Aug Term 1800
[OCPQS 6/34 - Aug 1800]
State of North Carolina, At a County Court of Pleas and
quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Orange at the Court house in
Hillsborough on the 4th Monday of August 1800, being the 25th
day of said Month & in the XXVth year of our Independence. Present: Samuel
Benton, James Baldridge, James Carson, James Walker} Esqs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias &c to wit: Joshua
Holt, David White, Joseph Clendening, Joh Wheeler, Lewi Horneday, Joseph Moore
(H[aw] F[ields]), John Wilburne, Thomas Latta, Edward Harris, Henry Younger,
Levi Whitted, Catlet Campbell, John Strain, Baxter King, James Yarbrough, Allen
Cain, Edward King, Jarrett Yeargain, Mann Patterson, James Crutchfield, John
Justice, John Kirk, John Fitch, Thornberry Anderson, George Horner, John
Millican, William Fitch, David Strayhorn, John McCanlis.
[OCPQS 6/35 - Aug 1800]
Grand Jury impannelled & Sworn to wit: Baxter King,
Henry Younger, Joseph Moore, Edward King, Wm Fitch, Jarratt Yeargain, John
Strain, Joseph Clendening, John Wheeler, Thomas Latta, Levi Whitted, David
White, James Yarbrough, Allen Cain, John McCanlis.
Reuben Smith sworn to attend the Grand Jury as Constable at
this Term.
Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannell who have appeared
& Qualified to wit: Catlet Campbell, Mann Patterson, David Strayhorn,
George Horner, Thornberry Anderson, Joshua Holt, Jno Wilburn, James
Crutchfield, Edward Harris, John Justice, John Kirk
[OCPQS 6/36 - Aug 1800]
John Fitch, John Millican & Lewis Hornedy are fined nisi
for their non appearance as Jurors this Term.
2. John Carrington vs James Carson} Case, Non assumpsit,
Stat Lim, pay’t & Set off. Jury charged &c to wit: Catlet Campbell,
Mann Patterson, David Strayhorn, George Horner, Thornberry Anderson, Joshua
Holt, John Wilburne, James Crutchfield, Edward Harris, John Justice, John Kirk,
Michael Holt. Find the Defendant did assume & within three years that there
is no payment or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £79.11.5 &
Costs. Appeal prayed James Walker & Dan’l Turrentine Sec’s. James Walker being
absent Absalom Tatom approved by the court in his room.
[OCPQS 6/37 - Aug 1800]
3. Augustus Benton vs The President & Trustees of the
University of N Carolina} Petition. Issue whether William Augustus Richards was
indebted to the petitioner & if he was to what an amount. Jury charged
&c to wit: Samuel Chambers, William Moore, Robert Moore, Jonathan Nichols,
Thomas Holden, Isaac Holden, Sherwood Allen, James Mason, James Roney, James
Kirk, Henry Neal, Parham S Kirk. Find that the said Richards was indebted to
the Petitioner & in the Sum of £51.2/3.
[OCPQS 6/38 - Aug 1800]
7. Pleasant Henderson vs Augusts Benton admr} Same Jury as
in No 2 charged. Find that the Defendants Intestate did assume and assess the
Plffs Damages to £19.15/ and that the Defendant has fully administered. Judgmt
when assets.
9. John Hawkins vs Peter Fogleman} Debt, Payt & set off.
Same Jury as in No 2 charged &c. Find no payt or set off and assess the
plaintiffs Damages including principal & Interest to £139.7.6 & Costs.
10. John Hawkins vs Peter Fogleman} Debt, Payt & set off.
Same Jury as in No 2 charged &c. Find that there is no set off after
deducting sundry payts that there is due the plaintiff £91.15 & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/39 - Aug 1800]
Samuel Cole vs George Carrington} Interplea in the Suit Geo
Carrington vs Wm Ware Jr. Same Jury as in No 2 charged &c. Find the Land
levied on by Virtue of the said Attachment is the land of Sam’l Cole the
Interpleader & not the Land of Wm Ware Jr & Costs. [RESEARCH]
James Minge Burton Esq appeared & qualified as a
practising attorney in this Court. It is therefore ordered that he be admitted
to practice &c.
[OCPQS 6/40 - Aug 1800]
George Alston & Wm Littlejohn Surv Part vs John
Luttrell’s Exrs} Debt, Pay & after the day, fully administered, Judgments
Specialties, release. Same Jury as in No 2 charged &c. Find the Bond
declared on to be paid except the Sum of £2.18/8 and that the Sum now due on
said Bond to be £6.4/2 including principal & Interest & Costs. Plaintiff
prays an appeal & offers Wm Norwood as Security who is approved by the
Court.
James & Edmund Birchett vs Thomas Davis} Debt, Payt, set
off. Same Jury as in No 3 charged &c. Find no payt or set off & assess
the Plaintiffs Damages to £51.10/ & Costs.
John Freeland vs John Faddis} Debt, Payt & set off. Same
Jury as in No 3 charged &c. Find no payt or set off by virtue that the
value of the money mentioned in the writing obligatory to £50 & assess the
Plffs Damages to £3.16/7 & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/41 - Aug 1800]
Elizabeth Waggoner &c vs Nathaniel Harris} Case, Genl
issue & Stat Lim. Same Jury as in No 3 charged &c. Juror withdrawn.
[Child support action related to Bastardy Bonds, images 831, 860, 859, 903,
905, 907 & 911. See also OCPQS 6/115 & OCPQS 6/194.]
Court adjourns till tomorrow Morning 10 o’clock.
[OCPQS 6/42 - Aug 1800]
Tuesday Morning 26th August 1800, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: Sam’l Benton, Wm F Strudwick, James Carson,
James Walker} Esqs
21. James Faucett vs Sherwood Allen} Debt, Payt at &
after the day, set off, tender & refusal of the balance. Jury charged
&c to wit: Catlet Campbell, Mann Patterson, David Strayhorn, George Horner,
Thornberry Anderson, Joshua Holt, John Wilburne, James Crutchfield, Edward
Harris, John Justice, John Kirk, Thomas Basket. Find that there is a payt &
set off of £23.7 that there is no tender that the balance due on the bond is
£14.5.6 & Costs. Plaintiff prays an appeal Robert & Wm Faucett Sec’s.
[OCPQS 6/43 - Aug 1800]
22. John Ray & Wm Andley vs Joseph Hodge & James
Patterson} Jury charged &c. to wit: Mark Durham, David Dickey, Charles Cate,
Samuel Cole, John Lankston, Thomas Brewer, Tho Hollaway, David Rainey, Daniel
Freeman, Thomas Holden, Douglas Coupland, Wm Kirk. Plaintiff called & non
Suit. appeal prayed.
25. John Morgan &c. vs John G Rencher} Case, Genl issue
payt, set off & stat lim. Same Jury as in No 22 charged &c. Find that
the Def’t did assume & within 3 years that there is no payt or set off
& assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £482.12/6 & Costs. appeal prayed.
[OCPQS 6/44 - Aug 1800]
27. Samuel McAdow vs Henry Thompson Jr} Debt, Payt & Set
off. Same Jury as in No 21 charged &c. Find no payt or set off & assess
the Plaintiffs Damages in principal & Interest to £48.3/ & Costs.
29. William Griffis vs William King} Covenant, Non est
factum. Same Jury as in No 21 charged &c. Find the Bond declared on to be
the Act & Deed of the Def’t and assess the Plffs Damages to £45.12/ &
Costs. Judgt includes principal & Int.
The Execution of a Deed from David Denning to John Lynch was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Ray a Subscribing Witness thereto
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/55.]
The Execution of a Deed from John McKerrall to William F
Strudwick was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Taylor a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/41.]
[OCPQS 6/45 - Aug 1800]
30. Wm Griffis vs Absalom Holt} Covenants, Covenant
performed. Jury Charged &c to wit: Mark Durham, David Dickey, Charles Cate,
Samuel Cole, John Lankston, Thomas Brewer, Thomas Holloway, David Raney, Danl
Freeman, Tho Holden, Douglas Coupland, James Faucett. Find the Covenant not
performed & assess the Plffs Damages to £27.10 including principal &
Interest & Costs of Suit.
33. Francis Child vs Wm Freeman & Jno Campbell} Debt,
payt, set off. Same Jury as in No 30 charged &c. Find after deducting
credit that there is due on the Bond £15.16/7 & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/46 - Aug 1800]
34. Alexander Anderson vs John Freeman & Jno Campbell}
Debt, Payt & set off. Same Jury as in No 30 charged &c. Find that after
deducting sundry payts the sum now due including principal & Int to be
£82./3d & costs & that there is no set off.
35. Jno Lynch vs James Hart & Jno Paul} Debt, Payt &
set off. Same Jury as in No 30 charged. Find that there is no set off &
after deducting a payt that there now due including principal & Int
£81.12/10 & Costs.
The Execution of the last Will & Testament of William
Galbreath Dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oaths of Matthew
Cunningham & William Kirk Subscribing Witnesses thereto & the Codicile
endorsed thereon by the Oath of William Kirk a Subscribing Witness thereto
& ordered to be recorded. [See OWB D/18.]
[OCPQS 6/47 - Aug 1800]
36. The Justices of Orange County Court vs Joseph Hodge}
Special Demurer & Joinder. Demurer allowed & Judgmt for the Defendant.
37. Andrew Gibson & Tho H Perkins vs Thomas Burns}
Covenant, Gen Issue & Cov’t performed. Same Jury as in No 21 charged &c.
Find that the Covenants are performed. Appeal prayed John Ray & Wm Ray
Sec’s.
[OCPQS 6/48 - Aug 1800]
38. James Mitchel vs Joseph Street} Debt, pay & set off.
Same Jury as in No 30 charged &c. Find no payt or set off & assess the
Plffs Damages in Prin & Int to £31.4/ & Costs.
39. Thomas Brewer vs Thomas Cate} F. V. A. Genl issue. Jury
charged to wit: Mark Durham, David Dickey, Charles Cate, Sam’l Cole, John
Lankston, Owen Lindley, Thomas Holloway, David Rainey, Danl Freeman, Thomas
Holden, Douglas Coupland, William Kirk. Find the Def’t not Guilty.
[OCPQS 6/49 - Aug 1800]
42. George Southerland vs Parham S Kirk & Jno Kirk}
Covenant, payt & set off, covt not performed. Same Jury as in No 39 charged
&c. Find the Covenants not performed & assess the Plff Damages to
£97.12/7 & Costs.
43. James Cates vs Parham & Lewis Kirk} Payt & set
off. Same Jury as in No 39 charged. Find that after deducting payts there is
due on the Bond £45.16/ including prin & Int & Costs & that there
is no set off.
44. Mary Borough & Barney Borough vs Peter Smith &
others} payt set off. Same Jury as in No 39 charged &c. Find no payt or set
off & assess the Plffs Dam to £49.16.8 prin & Int & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/50 - Aug 1800]
45. Sam’l McAdow vs Henry Fossitt} payt & set off. Same
Jury as in No 39 charged &c. Find no payt or set off & assess the plffs
Dam in Prin & Int to £32.16/ & Costs.
48. George Eubanks vs William Jones} O Atta, Judgmt by Def’t
& Enq. Same Jury as in No 39 charged. Assess the plffs Damages to £107.4.10
& Costs.
August Benton vs James Pickard} Def’t & Enq. Same Jury
as in No 21 charged. Assess the Plff Damages to 1d & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/51 - Aug 1800]
57. Wm Maynard vs Robert Campbell} Appeal, Gen Issue Payt,
set off. Same Jury as in No 21 charged &c. Juror withdrawn.
57. Wm Maynard vs Robert Campbell} Gen issue, Payt set off. Jury
Charged &c to wit: Catlet Campbell, Mann Patterson, David Strayhorn, George
Horner, Joshua Holt, John Wilburne, James Crutchfield, Edward Harris, John
Justice, John Kirk, Thomas Basket, Wm Kirk. Find for the Plff that the Def’t
did assume, that there is no payt or set off & assess the Plff Damages to
£6 & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/52 - Aug 1800]
Wednesday 27th Aug 1800, Court met according to
Adjournment. Present: Wm F Strudwick, John Thompson, James Walker, Sam’l
Benton} Esqs
[OCPQS 6/53 & 54 tipped into the book - Aug 1800.]
Augustus Benton vs William Duffy bail &c} Sci fa, Nul Tut
accord, former Judgment ne ca sa? To the principals proper County to collusion
to charge the bail surrender of the principal, death of the principal, release,
discharge of the Bail by the Election of the Plaintiff to ??? out Fi Fa.
Plaintiff says there is such record &c, Nul tut record as to former
Judgment, as to plea of no Ca Sa plaintiff replies, Ca Sa to Orange where James
Green was resident at the time the writ was sued out against him & he was
arrested &c Def’t rejoins that at & before the time of issuing out the
Ca Sa to Orange the prin resided in Edgecombe & the Plff has Notice thereof
– Demurer to this rejoinder & Joinder? Repen? & issues as to Collusion
to charge the bail surrender & death ?? & release. Demurer as to plea
discharge of the Bail ?? & Joinder. The matter in Law arising on and
Submitted to Court by the pleadings in this case coming on to be heard, the
Court having head the Council of the parties ???as the plea Nul tut record,
there there is such record, as to the Plea of Former Judgment that there is no
such record, that the rejoinder of the Defendant that at and before the time of
issuing out the Ca sa to Orange the principal resided in Edgecomb and the plff
had notice thereof is not sufficient in Law and the Demurer thereunto allowed,
and as to plea discharged of the bail to the Election of the plaintiff to sue
out Fifa and the Demurer thereon that the ???? to not sufficient in Law and
demurrer thereto allowed. Whereupon the following Jury to wit: ????? ???????, Mann
Patterson, David Strayhorn, George Horner, Thornberry Anderson, Joshua Holt,
John Wilburne, James Thompson, Edward Harris, John Justice, John Kirk, James
Hart, who being impanelled & sworn do Find that there was no collusion to
charge the Bail that the principal has not been Surrendered and that the
Plaintiff has not released.
[OCPQS 6/55 - Aug 1800]
6. The State vs Barbey Watson} Ind Asst charged & pleads
not guilty. Jury Sworn to wit: James Comb, Henry Mason, William Crutchfield,
William Rhodes, Tobias Smith, John Cate, Armor King, Richard Cate, Thomas
Basket, John Ray, Douglas Coupland, Thomas Holden. Find the Def’t Guilty in
Manner & form as charged in the Bill of Ind’t.
8. The State vs Rich’d Cates} Ind’t Asst charged &
pleads not Guilty. Jury Sworn to wit: James Comb, Henry Mason, Wm Crutchfield,
Wm Rhodes, Tobias Smith, John Cate, Armor King, Sam’l Shaw, Tho Basket, John Ray,
Douglas Coupland, Thomas Holden. Find the Def’t Guilty in manner & form as
charged in the bill of Ind’t.
[OCPQS 6/56 - Aug 1800]
9. The State vs Henry Mason} Ind’t for altering a hog mark,
charged & pleads not Guilty. Jury Sworn to wit: James Comb, Wm Crutchfield,
Tobias Smith, John Cate, Armor King, Sam’l Shaw, Thomas Basket, John Ray,
Douglas Coupland, Thomas Holden, Edmund Shelton, Hugh Mulhollan. Ind’t quashed
by the Court.
14. The State vs Armor King} Ind’t Asst charged & pleads
not Guilty. Jury Sworn to wit: Catlet Campbell, Mann Patterson, David
Strayhorn, George Horner, Thornberry Anderson, Joshua Holt, John Wilburne,
James Crutchfield, Edward Harris, John Justice, John Kirk, James Hart. Find the
Def’t Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the bill of Indt.
[OCPQS 6/57 - Aug 1800]
11. The State vs Armor King} Indt Asst. Same Jury as in No
14 charged &c. Find the Def’t Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the
bill of Ind’t.
30. The State vs Isaac Bracken Sr} Ind’t Trespass, charged
& pleads not Guilty. Jury Sworn to wit: Wm Laycock, Wm Crutchfield, Thos
Browning, John Cate, Allen Sykes, Tho Baskett, John Ray, Douglas Coupland,
Edmund Shelton, Tho Holden, Nathaniel Harris, Cutbred Burton. Find the Def’t
Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Ind’t.
[OCPQS 6/58 - Aug 1800]
35. The State vs John Taylor Jr} Ind’t Ass’t, charged &
pleads not Guilty. Same Jury as in No 30 sworn &c. Find the Def’t Guilty in
Manner & form as charged in the bill of Ind’t.
26 The same vs Sam’l Benton} Same Jury as in No [blank]
charged &c. Find the Def’t Guilty in manner & form as charged in the
bill of Ind’t.
[OCPQS 6/59 - Aug 1800]
Thursday 28th August 1800, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Samuel Benton, James Carson, John Thompson} Esq
Administration of the Estate of Ellenor Thompson Dec’d widow
of Tho Thompson is granted to John Thompson Esq who enters into Bond with
Catlet Campbell & John Faddis his Sec’s in the Sum of £1200.
Administration of the Estate of Abraham Nelson Dec’d is
granted to Archibald Nelson who enters into Bond with David Strayhorn &
Mann Patterson his Sec’s in the Sum of £200. [See also inventory OCPQS 6/104,
accounting OCPQS 6/105.]
[OCPQS 6/60 - Aug 1800]
The State vs Wm Bracken Jr} Jury Sworn &c to wit: Catlet
Campbell, Mann Patterson, David Strayhorn, George Horner, Thornberry Anderson,
Joshua Holt, John Wilburne, James Crutchfield, Edward Harris, John Justice,
John Kirk, Samuel Carson. Find the Def’t not Guilty.
Ordered by the Court that Benjamin Rhodes the younger pay
unto Rebecca Allen forty shillings immediately, five pounds on the first day of
June next, and five pounds annually thereafter for four years for the support
& maintenance of a bastard child begotten by him on the body of the said
Rebecca wherewith she hath charged him. Forty shillings paid according to
order. [See Bastardy Bonds, images 816, 843 & 845.]
Ordered by the Court that John Baldridge pay unto Elizabeth
Kirby forty shillings immediately, five pounds on the first day of June next,
and five pounds annually thereafter for four years for the support &
maintenance of a bastard child begotten by him on the body of the said
Elizabeth wherewith she hath charged him. [See Bastardy Bonds, images 811, 862
& 1011.]
[OCPQS 6/61 - Aug 1800]
Administration of the Estate of Andrew Trice dec’d is
granted to Edward Trice, the widow of said Andrew coming in and relinquishing
her right and enters into Bond with Mann Patterson his Sec in the Sum of £200.
Ordered that the perishable Estate of said Deceased be sold. [See also
administration OCPQS 6/145.]
Ordered that Owen Tudor Son of Lucy Tudor of the age of
Seven years the 14th of Feb’y next be bound to Wm Crutchfield to
learn the art & mistery of a Blacksmith. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 433, also
OCPQS 6/357.]
Mary Hastings vs Rich’d Cate} Ordered that notice given to
Richard Cate the Defendant to appear at next Court and shew cause if any he
hath why an Execution may not issue against him for the arrears due the
plaintiff the said Mary on an Order of this Court for the maintenance of a
Bastard Child. [The child’s name was evidently Elizabeth Cates. See Bastardy
Bonds, images 787, 793, 795, 874, 1012 & 1037. See also OCPQS 5/567 & OCPQS 6/417.]
[OCPQS 6/62 - Aug 1800]
Administration with the Will annexed [OWB C/124] of the Estate of Thomas Smith Deceased is granted to
Sarah Smith the widow who enters into Bond with Abram Whittaker & Samuel
Coleman in the Sum of £200.
Ordered that Henry Babb Son of Salley Babb now of the age of
six years be bound to Sam’l O’Daniel to learn the Art & mistery of a
Carpenter. [Bond not found.]
The Execution of the last will and Testament [of] James
Anderson Dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Ben Rainey and
Samuel Mebane Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. At
the same time the said Sam’l & Benjamin qualified as Exrs to the same. [See
OWB D/14.]
An Inventory [of] the Estate of James Anderson Dec’d was
returned on Oath by the Exrs and Ordered to be recorded.
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Thompson Sr to Henry
Thompson Jr was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Robert Martin a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/51.]
The Execution of a Deed from Mark & Chesley P Patterson
to Mann Patterson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Tapley Patterson
a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/61.]
[OCPQS 6/63 - Aug 1800]
The Execution of a Deed from George Friddle to Malachi
Hatmaker was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Aaron Sharp a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/50.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Stroud to Stephen Loyd was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Hogan a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/65.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Coghlin to James
Baldridge was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Malcolm Baldridge a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/37.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Coghlin to [James]
Baldridge was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Malcolm Baldridge a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/38.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Coghlin to James
Baldridge was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Malcolm Baldridge a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/39.]
[OCPQS 6/64 - Aug 1800]
The Execution of the last will and Testament of Jacob Beason
Dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Dixon a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded. At the Same time the Executors
Henry Beason & Aaron Sharp therein named qualified accordingly. [See OWB
D/15.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Trice to Joseph Trice
was duly ack’d in open Court. [See ODB 9/48.]
The Inventory of the Estate of Francis Thompson Dec’d was
returned on Oath by Rich’d Thompson the Exr &c & ordered to be
recorded. [His will at OWB C/146.]
The Execution of a Deed from David Gilston to James Allison
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of And’w McBroom & Joseph Allison
Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/60.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Shepperd to Joseph
Allison was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Yarbrough a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/58.]
An Inventory of the Estate of Andrew Trice Dec’d was ret’d
on Oath by Edward Trice the Admr & ordered to be registered recorded.
[See also administration OCPQS 6/61 & OCPQS 6/145.]
[OCPQS 6/65 - Aug 1800]
An Inventory of the Estate or Robert Thompson Dec’d was
ret’d on Oath by the Adm’r & ordered to be recorded. [See also
administration OCPQS 6/26, guardianship OCPQS 6/545, accounting OCPQS 6/105.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jno G Rencher Admr to James
Strayhorn was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Allison a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/35.]
An Inventory of the Estate of James Clark was returned on
Oath by Jesse Clark Adm’r & ordered to be registered. [See also
administration OCPQS 5/6, administration OCPQS 6/15.]
An Acco of Sale of the Estate of James Clark Dec’d was ret’d
on Oath by Jesse Clark Adm’r & ordered to be recorded.
The Execution of a Deed from John Dunnavan to Andrew
McCauley was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Johnston a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/44.]
The Execution of a Deed [of] Gift from Edward Trice to And’w
Tris was duly ack’d in open Court by and ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 9/50.]
[OCPQS 6/66 - Aug 1800]
The Execution of a Deed from Andrew McCauley John
Dunnavin to Andrew McCauley was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm
Johnston a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB
9/45.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Dixon to Wm Duffy was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Kirkland a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/37.]
An Inventory of the Estate of Jacob Beason Dec’d was ret’d
on Oath by the Exrs & ordered to be recorded. [See also accounting OCPQS
6/107, guardianship OCPQS 6/582.]
The Execution of a Deed from Absalom Tatom to John Estis was
duly ack’d in open Court & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/36.]
The Execution of a Deed from Rob’t Cate & Sarah Cate to
John Workman was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of David Williams a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/62.]
[OCPQS 6/67 - Aug 1800]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Trice to Charles Trice
was duly ack’d in open Court and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/47.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Trice to Powell Riggain
was duly ackn’d in open Court and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/47.]
The execution of a Deed from Bill of Sale from Wm P
Raiford to Elizabeth O'Neal was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Thos
Whitted a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB
9/40.]
The execution of a Bill of Sale from William P Raiford to
Elizabeth O'Neal was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Thos Whitted a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/41.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Abram Nelson to James
Nelson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Andrew Browning a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/43.]
[OCPQS 6/68 - Aug 1800]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Ming & Sarah Ming to
William Daniel was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Joseph Morris a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/66.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Hodge Shff &c to
William Dickens was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Norwood a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/31.]
The Execution of a Deed from Ralph Macnair to William
Courtney was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Hogan a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 9/234.]
[OCPQS 6/69 - Aug 1800]
Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following persons to
attend as Jurors at November Term next, viz, William Guy, James Turrentine,
Robert Tinnen, Thomas Fitch, Jacob Troxler, James Ray (Capt), Zachariah
Herndon, William Hopkins, John Clark, James Hart (Lytle), Benjamin Rhodes,
William Riley, Thomas Bradford, Robert Faucett, Robert Stewart, Aaron Walker,
Aaron Sharp, Riley Vickers, George Ray (Long), Baldwin Nichols, Wm Mebane Jr,
Jno McDaniel, James Williams, John Woods, John Mitchel, James Allison, Arch’d
Campbell, John Kennon, John Campbell, Henry Thompson.
Jacob Rich & Thomas Lindly are appointed Inspectors of
the poll of Election of Elector West of Haw River.
Empson Bird & Benjamin Rhodes are appointed Inspectors
of the Polle of Election of Elector to be held at Hillsboro.
[OCPQS 6/70 - Aug 1800]
Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following persons to
attend as Jurors at Hillsbo Sup Court October Term 1800, viz, Ludwick Albright
Jr, Eli Harvey, Thomas Holloway, Jacob Garrison, Jacob Rich, James Clark, Wm
Holt (Son of Jno), James Thompson (Son [of] Tho), William Cain, Robert Harris,
Abner B Bruce, John A Carson, Thomas Bradshaw, Rich’d Thompson.
William Kirkland, Catlet Campbell & John Casey are
appointed to examine the accounts of David Ray as County Trustee and report to
this Term.
Catlet Campbell, George Clency and Wm Lockart are appointed
assessors of the Town property for the present year.
[OCPQS 6/71 - Aug 1800]
Augustine Benton vs The Trustees of the University of North
Carolina} This Cause coming on to be heard on the petition, Answer &
Exhibits filed and after Verdict of the Jury finding the sum of Fifty One
pounds two Shillings & three pence to be due the said Augustus from William
A Richards in the petition named besides Costs and it being admitted by the
Answer of the Defendants that they are in possession of the Lot or Tract of
Land in the petition described viz lying and being in the Village of the
University aforesaid, the fee Simple thereof being vested in them by title of
Escheat – And it being alleged in the petition that there are not assets in the
hands of the Administrator of said William (who is also the petitioner)
sufficient to satisfy the said Debt or any part thereof, it is therefore
ordered & decreed by this Court that Execution do issue against the said
real Estate of the said William above described and that the same be sold by
the Sheriff of Orange County to satisfy said Debt & Costs among which the
[OCPQS 6/72 - Aug 1800]
Court orders and decrees the Expences out of the pocket of
the said Administrator to be allowed and Taxed by the Clerk of the Court and
the Surplus Money of the said Sale if any there be after satisfying said Debt,
Costs & Allowance shall be paid unto this Court subject to the further
Order of the Same. [RESEARCH]
[OCPQS 6/73 - Aug 1800]
Friday 29th August 1800, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Samuel Benton, Wm Shepperd, Sterling Harris, James
Carson, Absalom Tatom} Esqs
Administration of the Estate of Peyton Maddison Deceased is
granted to William Maddison (it appearing to the Court that the Widow
relinquishes her right) who enters into Bond with David Nutt and Joseph Guess
his Securities in the Sum of £500. [See also inventory OCPQS 6/106.]
John Casey, Catlet Campbell and Wm Kirkland who were
appointed to examine the accounts of David Ray as County Trustee report That he
has received since the Twenty Ninth day of August the Sum of Four hundred &
Fifty six pounds ten shillings & Eight pence and has paid away that term
until this Date four hundred & Six pounds Seventeen Shillings & Seven
pence and that there remains a balance in his hand of forty two pounds thirteen
shillings & one penny.
[OCPQS 6/74 - Aug 1800]
David Rainey appointed County Trustee and enters into Bond
with Catlet Campbell & Wm Kirkland his Sec’y.
Timothy Cate of lawful age comes into Court and chooses Mary
Cates his Guardian who enters into bond with David Nutt & William Maddison
in the Sum of £200.
Jesse Cate of lawful age comes into Court and chooses Mary
Cates his Guardian who enters into bond with David Nutt & William Maddison
her Securities in the Sum of £200.
[OCPQS 6/75 - Aug 1800]
Present: James Carson, Wm Shepperd, Sterling Harris, Absalom
Tatom, Samuel Benton} Esqs. On the report of Sterling Harris the Treasurer of
Public Buildings for the County, setting forth the necessity of removing and
repairing the old Kitchen on the public Lott for the Gaoler, It is the opinion
of the Court that Samuel Benton & Catlet Campbell be appointed
commissioners for the removal and repairs of the said Building. And that a Tax
of one penny on every hundred acres of Land, three pence on every poll and
three pence on every £100 Value of Town property within the County of Orange be
levied and collected in the year 1801 to defray the said Expences and that the
Sheriff for the time being be the Collector thereof.
[OCPQS 6/76 is blank.]
[OCPQS 6/77 is blank.]
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