Aug Term 1804
[OCPQS 6/560 - Aug 1804]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of Pleas & quarter
Sessions begun & held for Orange County on the 4th Monday of
August AD 1804. Present: James Carson, Sam’l Benton, Isaac Holt} esqs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire Facias &c viz [blank]
[OCPQS 6/561 - Aug 1804]
Grand Jury: William Cain, Abner Walker, Tho Griffin, Geo
Clency, Wm Horton, Jacob Allen, Wm Brannock, John Davis, Wm Parish, John Moore,
Wm World, Tho Bradford, James Robinson, William Moore, Jacob Wilhoit.
Wm Andrews sworn to attend the Grand Jury as Constable at
this Term.
Remaining Jurors who have appeared & qualif’d: Tho Robinson,
Jonathan Thompson, John Holden, Christopher Barbee, Wm McKee, Jno Morrow, Wm
Forsyth, And’w Robinson.
[OCPQS 6/562 - Aug 1804]
Jurors of the Original Pannell who have failed to appear:
John Horneday, Henry Brannock, Wm Stockard, Henry Pickard.
Josiah Taylor vs Robert Duke} Jury charged: Tho Robinson,
Jonathan Thompson, John Holden, Christopher Barbee, Wm McKee, John Morrow,
William Forsyth, Andrew Robinson, Robert Carson, Samuel Ector, John Hughs,
Robert Harris. Plaintiff called & non Suit.
Samuel Riggs & wife vs Hall & Browne} Same Jury. Find
that after allowing a set off to the amo of £20 there is still due the
plaintiff £17.1/5 and assess the plffs Damages to £17.16/5 & Costs. Appeal
prayed & Granted.
[OCPQS 6/563 - Aug 1804]
John Stroud vs Henry Hamlin?} Jury charged: Peter Fitch,
Henry Forrest, James Curry, Sam’l Kirkpatrick, Robert Murdock, Ezekiel Brewer,
Jehu Hall, Henry Fossett, James Bryan, Joseph Baley?, Champion Rhodes, William
Ray Jr. Find that the Defendant did assume and assess the plffs Damages to £276.5/
& Costs. Appeal prayed & granted. Wm Norwood & William Hogan Sec’s.
[OCPQS 6/564 - Aug 1804]
John Walker vs Mebane & Rainey} Jury charged: Thomas
Robinson, Jonathan Thompson, John Holden, Christopher Barbee, Wm McKee, John Morrow,
William Forsyth, Andrew Robinson, Robert Carson, Sam’l Ector, John Hady??,
Robert Harris. Find that the Defendants do detain the Negro Dinah mentioned in
the plaintiffs Declaration and within Three years, that the said Negro is of
the Value of £250 & assess the Plffs Damages to 6d & Costs.
James Bryan is fined 10/ for his non attendance at the Call
of the Shff as a Talisman. remitted on aff’t
John Ferrington vs Sam’l Love’s admr} Jury charged: Peter
Fitch, Henry Forrest, Joseph Curry, Sam’l Kirkpatrick, Robert Murdock, Ezekiel
Brewer, Jehu Hall, Henry Fossett, James Bryan, Joseph Baker, Champion Rhodes,
William Ray. Find no set off & assess the Plaintiff Damages to £180.9/
& Costs.
[OCPQS 6/565 - Aug 1804]
The State vs Champion Rhodes} Recog £50 to appear & answ
for an ass’t on Joshua Smith
The State vs Henry Lewis & Joseph Dixon} 25 each for
appearance of Champion Rhodes
State vs Robert Creek} £25 to appear & give Evidence
agst James McCauley for an ass’t
State vs Muhlad? Carrole} £25 to appear, him & his son
Mosy appearance to pros & give Evid agt J McCauley.
The Execution of a Deed from Micajah Ferrell to James Wood
was duly prove in open Court by the oath of Walter Alves a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/211.]
[OCPQS 6/566 - Aug 1804]
Tuesday 28 Aug’t 1804, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: James Carson, Sam’l Benton, Isaac Holt} Esqs.
Ordered that John Scott, Joshua Holt and Isaac Holt be
appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes belonging to the Estate of Rich’d
Cochran Dec’d between the Widow of said Richard Dec’d and Pollydella Cochran
daughter of said Richard Dec’d and that they report to this Term. [See also
administration OCPQS 6/125, inventory OCPQS 6/129, guardianship OCPQS 6/487,
guardianship OCPQS 6/545.]
Thomas Robinson & John Holden Jurors of the Original
Pannell are fined 10/ each for their non attendance at the Call of the Sheriff.
[OCPQS 6/567 - Aug 1804]
John Mebane vs Mebane & Rainey} Jury charged: Jonathan
Thompson, Christopher Barbee, William McKee, John Morrow, Andrew Robinson,
James Clark, Sam’l Thompson, Henry Lewis, Ezekiel Brewer, Joseph Baker, Abner
Veasy, Moses Guin [or Moses Guess?]. Find that the Defendants do detain the
Negro boy Charles mentioned in the plffs Decla’n & within 3 Years &
that the said Boy is of the Value of £90 & assess the plffs Dam to 6d &
Costs.
Collins & Dunkin ass’ee vs Sam’l Love’s Admr} Jury
charged: Thomas Robinson, John Holden, John Horneday, Henry Brannock, Andrew
Faddis, Benjamin Roney, Rob’t Tinning, Danl Cloud, Robert Hodge, David White,
Thos Fitch, Andrew McCullock. Find no payment or set off & assess the Plffs
Dam in prin & Int to £62.4/4 & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/568 - Aug 1804]
Daniel Boothe’s Exr vs Love’s Admr & Strain} Same Jury.
Find no payment or set off & assess the plaintiffs Damages In principal
& Int to £167.11.5 & Costs.
The Gov for B Rhodes vs Henry Forrest & others} Same
Jury. Find the Bond Declared on to be the Act & Deed of Defendants, that
the Condition has not been performed and that Benjamin Rhodes to whose use this
Suit is brought has Sustained Damages to the Amo of £12.15/8 & Costs.
Appeal prayed & Granted.
[OCPQS 6/569 - Aug 1804]
Mark Harris vs Josiah Warren} Jury charged: Jonathan
Thompson, Christopher Barbee, William McKee, John Morrow, Andrew Robinson,
James Clark, Sam’l Thompson, Henry Lewis, Ezekiel Brewer, Joseph Baker, Abner
Veasy, John Walker. Find that the Defendant did assume, that there is no
payment or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £19.12/ & Costs.
Robert Lindsey’s Exr vs Eli Lindsy} Jury charged: Tho
Robinson, John Holden, John Horneday, Henry Brannock, Andrew Faddis, Benjamin
Roney, Robert Tinnen, Sam’l Chambers, Robert Hodge, David White, Tho Fitch,
Andrew McCullock. Find no payt or set off & assess the Plffs Dams in prin
& Int to £35.10/9 & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/570 - Aug 1804]
William Duffy vs Hugh Mulhollan} Same Jury. Find the
Covenant not performed & assess the plaintiffs Damages to £43.11/5 &
Costs.
Wm Shepperd vs Arch’d Campbell} Same Jury. Find no payt or
set off & assess the plaintiffs Damages to £10 & Costs. Prin 250.
Samuel Scott vs A Dishon Jr?} Same Jury. Find the bond
declared to be the act & Deed of Def’ts, that there is no payment or set
off and assess the plaintiffs Dams in prin & Int to £41.6/9 & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/571 - Aug 1804]
John M Goodloe vs Archibald Campbell} Same Jury. Find that
the Def’t did assume & within 3 years, that there is no payment or set off
and assess the Plffs Damages to £453.11/3 & Costs.
William Bond vs Arch’d Campbell} Same Jury. Find that the
Defendant did assume and within 3 Years that there is no Payment or set off and
assess the Plaintiffs Dams to £87.3/3 & Costs.
The execution of a Bill of Sale from Zacheus Tate to Robert
McCulley was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Edward Hatchett a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/223.]
[OCPQS 6/572 - Aug 1804]
Joseph Cook vs Jonathan Forrest} Same jury. Find that the
Def’t did assume & within 3 Years, that there is no set off & assess
the plffs Damages to £2.5/ & Costs. Appeal prayed & granted.
Jonathan Thompson a Juror of the Original panel is fined.
Archibald Campbell vs John Kirk} Jury charged: Jonathan
Thompson, Christopher Barbee, William McKee, John Morrow, Andrew Robinson,
James Clark, Sam’l Thompson, Henry Lewis, Ezekiel Brewer, Joseph Baker, Abner
Veasy, John Walker. Assess the plffs Damages to £557.2.10/ & Costs.
[OCPQS 6/573 - Aug 1804]
James H Bowman vs James Clendening} Same Jury charged.
Assess the plffs Dams to £43.0.8d & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Taylor to Robert
Anderson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Anderson a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/236.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Malachi Isely to Malachi
Isley Jr was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Archy Richardson a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/230.]
The Execution of a Deed from Abraham Whitaker to Thomas
Holoway was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Culbert Burton a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/232.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Strudwick to Thomas
Bradshaw was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Clendeni[n] a
subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/245.]
The execution of a Bill of Sale from Uriah Tate to Robert
McCulley was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Edward Hatchett a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/223.]
[OCPQS 6/574 - Aug 1804]
Court met according to adjournment. Present: James Carson,
Sam’l Benton, Zachariah Herndon} Esqs.
Ordered that Samuel Thompson & James Clark Admrs of
Richard Thompson Dec’d have further time to return an Inventory of the Estate
of said Rich’d Dec’d. [See also administration OCPQS 6/543.]
The Execution of a Deed from David Passmore to Jesse Cate
was duly ack’d in open Court by David Passmore the subscriber thereto and
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/246.]
The Execution of a Deed from Abner Veazy to Ephraim Cates
was duly ack’d in open Court by Abner Veazy the subscriber thereto and ordered
to be registered. [See ODB 11/247.]
The Execution of a Deed from Stephen Forrest to Jesse Hunter
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Curry a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/219.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Goodwin to James Webb and
William Bond was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Archibald D Murphey a
subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/248.]
[OCPQS 6/575 - Aug 1804]
John Jameson & others vs Sam’l Riggs & wife}
Petition. Jury charged: Jonathan Thompson, William McKee, John Morrow, Andrew
Robinson, Thomas Robinson, John Holden, John Horneday, Henry Brannock, David
Nutt, Henry Nail, Wm Dodd, Isaac Newton. Jury discharged by consent of the
parties and by consent the whole matter is submitted to the Court.
The Execution of a Deed from John Caldwell to Thomas Edwards
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Bennett Watson a Subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/242.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Webb to William Bond was
duly acknowledged in open Court by James Webb the subscriber thereto and
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/249.]
[OCPQS 6/576 - Aug 1804]
The State vs John Carrington} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: Jonathan
Thompson, William McKee, John Morrow, Andrew Robinson, Thomas Robinson, John
Holden, John Horneday, Henry Brannock, Henry Nail, William Dodd, Isaac Newton,
Caleb Harvey. Find the Defendant Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the bill
of Indictment.
Benjamin Yeargain Guardian of John Morgan Sr comes into
Court & resigns his Guardianship.
John Morgan Jr is appointed Guardian of John Morgan Sr who
enters into bond with Benjamin Yeargain & John Taylor Sr his Sec’s in the
sum of £500.
[OCPQS 6/577 - Aug 1804]
Nathan Wells is appointed Guardian to Charity Wells Orphan
of Jesse Wells Dec’d & enters into bond with Nathan Horneday and John
Horneday his Sec’s in the Sum of £200. [See also administration OCPQS 4/611,
guardianship OCPQS 5/540, payment of administrator OCPQS 5/540.]
The State vs John Artis} P Lar. Jury Sworn: Jonathan
Thompson William McKee, John Morrow, Andrew Robinson, Thomas Robinson, John
Holden, John Horneday, Henry Brannock, Henry Nail, William Dodd, Isaac Newton,
Caleb Harvey. Find the Defendant Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the
bill of Indictment. Appeal prayed.
[OCPQS 6/578 - Aug 1804]
Abner B Bruce, Catlet Campbell & Patrick Dunkin are
appointed a Committee to examine the acco’s & Vouchers of John Casey County
Trustee & make report to this Term.
Ordered that Catharine Tate Admr of Simpson Tate Dec’d have
leave to sell Simon a Negro Boy belonging to the Estate of the said Simpson
Tate Dec’d.
The Execution of a Deed from John Sparrow to Thomas Massey
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Sparrow a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/237.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Hill to Peggy Sloan was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of Abner B Bruce a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/231.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Armstrong to Jesse Dickens
was duly ack’d in open Court by John Armstrong the subscriber thereto and
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/236.]
The Execution of a Deed from George Allen to William Allen
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Minnis a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/209.]
[OCPQS 6/579 - Aug 1804]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John Johnston to James
Minnis was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John B Minnis a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/221.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Allen to Samuel Allen was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Allen a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/215.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Pinson to Henry Brannock
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Brannock a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/210.]
The Execution of a Deed from Nicholas Durning to Isaac
Griffith was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Barber a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/213.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Street to Daniel
Huffhines was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Turrentine a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/220.]
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Hastings to John McDaniel
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James O'Daniel a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/216.]
The Execution of a Deed from Reuben Smith to Thomas Whitted
was duly ack’d in open Court by Reuben Smith the subscriber thereto and ordered
to be registered. [See ODB 11/242.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Wallace to John Rhodes
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Abner Veazy a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/243.]
[OCPQS 6/580 - Aug 1804]
Thursday 30th August 1804, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Sam’l Hopkins, James Carson, Sam’l Benton} esqs.
Ordered that William Sears Son of John Sears Dec’d now of
the age of Ten 10 years the 20th of Nov’r next be bound to William
Sparrow until his arrive to lawful age to learn the Art & Mistery of a
farmer. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 453.]
Ordered that Moses Woody Son of Polley Woody now of the age
of three Years the 9th October next be bound to Henry O’Daniel to
learn the Art & Mistery of a farmer. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 452.]
[OCPQS 6/581 - Aug 1804]
Wm Brannock vs Joseph Rumley & Wife} The Court having
considered the Case are of Opinion & do adjudge that the Plaintiff recover
of the Defendants £143.10/ & Costs of this Suit, And that the Defendants be
allowed the profits of the Estate of the Intestate which arose during the five
Years they maintained the Children in full Compensation of such Maintenance. [See
also administration OCPQS 5/327 & OCPQS 6/255, guardianship OCPQS 6/224,
inventory OCPQS 6/629, slaves to be sold OCPQS 6/362.]
Ordered that James Tate & Matthias Wilson be added to
the Patroll for Capt Tinnen’s Company, and that Joseph Griffin be release from
said patroll.
[OCPQS 6/582 - Aug 1804]
Ordered that Benjamin Futtrell now of the age of 18 Years 23rd
Jan’y next be bound to Kenneth Anderson to learn the Art & Mistery of a
Shoe maker. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 449.]
Catharine Beason Orphan of Jacob Beason Dec’d of lawful age
comes into Court & Chooses Sam’l Beason James Crawford her Guardian
who enters into Bond with Fredrick Beason & Joseph Beason his Sec’s in the
Sum of £600. [See also inventory OCPQS 6/66, accounting OCPQS 6/107.]
Ordered that John Laurence Son of John A Laurence be bound
to Jarratt Yeargain to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [See Apprentice
Bonds, image 447. Now on his third apprenticeship, having formerly been bound
at OCPQS 5/415 & OCPQS 6/548.]
Ordered that Drury Ballard Son of Jesse Ballard now of the
age of 14 Years 25 Dec next be bound to Isaac Griffith to learn the Art &
mistery of a house Carpenter. [Bond not found.]
[OCPQS 6/583 - Aug 1804]
Ordered that James Lindsey son of Rachel Harlow now of the
age 12 Years 25th Sep’r next be bound to Obediah Harlow to learn the
Art & mistery of a farmer. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 451. Rachel
Jameson’s illegitimate son James Lindsay had been previously bound to Matthew
Lindsey at OCPQS 5/121. But now that she had married Obediah Harlow and she
wanted to bring her boy home - see OMB G-H/529.]
Ordered that James Mason pay unto Salley Hurdle the Sum of
Twenty Seven pounds for the Maintenance of a child of which James Mason stands
charged according to Law of being the reputed father in the following
proportion viz Seven pounds for the first Year and five pounds annually
thereafter for four Years and that the said James be attorned all Sums of Money
by him heretofore paid for the Support of said Child as a set off against this
allowance. [See Bastardy Bonds, images 994 & 1010.]
On Motion &
Petition exhibited by Thomas Griffin, Ordered that the Sheriff Summon a Jury to
view the road leading from Thompsons old field to near James Millican’s and
also the Ground to the right of the old road from Tinnen’s old place to James
Millicans or near there over which which a road is proposed to run, and
if they shall be of Opinion that it will be conducive to the public good, that
they lay off & mark out a new road as proposed & to report their
opinion at large to next Court and the Damages which Individuals may Sustain.
Margret Somers vs
John Somers & Andrew Gibson} Petition for Dower. Ordered that the Sheriff
Summon a Jury to lay off & allot the Land according to the prayer of the
petition. [See also administration OCPQS 4/137.]
[OCPQS 6/585 - Aug 1804]
Henry Long vs Peter Noah} Just? Ex. On motion of A D Murphey
Atto &c, It is Ordered that the Clerk have leave to deliver to the Plaintiff
the papers in this Case.
Susannah Polley Baldridge orphan of James Baldridge
Dec’d of lawful age Comes into Court and Chooses David White her Guardian who
enters into bond with Stephen Baldridge, Robert Anderson and John Campbell his
Securities in the Sum of £600.
Polley Susannah Baldridge & Charity Baldridge
orphans of James Baldridge Dec’d of lawful age comes into Court & choose
Stephen Baldridge their Guardian who enter into Bond with David White, Robert
Anderson & John Campbell his Securities in the Sum of £600 each.
[OCPQS 6/586 - Aug 1804]
David White is appointed Guardian to Jean Baldridge and
Charity Baldridge Orphans of the Estate James Baldridge Dec’d who enter
into Bond with Stephen Baldridge, Robert Anderson and John Campbell his Securities
in the Sum of £600 each.
Stephen Baldridge is appointed Guardian to Josiah Baldridge
& Martha Baldridge Orphans of James Baldridge Dec’d who enter into Bond
with David White, Robert Anderson and John Campbell his Securities in the Sum
of £600 each.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Samuel Hopkins to
Maurice Moore was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Kirkland a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/230.]
The Execution of a Deed from Mary Doherty to Frances Doherty
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Webb a Subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/223.]
The execution of a power of Attorney from James Latta to
Thomas Latta was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Walker a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [RESEARCH]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Massey to Christopher
Barbee was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Francis Barbee a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [to Chesley Barbee? See
ODB 11/238.]
[OCPQS 6/587 - Aug 1804]
The Execution of a Deed from William F Strudwick to Reuben
Smith was duly ack’d in open Court by William F Strudwick the subscriber
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/244.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Turrentine to Andrew
McCauley was duly ack’d in open Court by Samuel Turrentine the Subscriber
thereto and ordered to be registered. [RESEARCH]
The Execution of a Deed from James Hart to Ralph Faucett was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of David Anderson a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/250.]
The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Smith to James Warnick
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Thomas Bradford a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/214.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Kerr to Joseph Ellison
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Campbell a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/228.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Henry Dukes to Joseph
Ellison was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Campbell a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/229.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Clark to Joseph Ellison
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Campbell a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/212.]
[OCPQS 6/588 - Aug 1804]
Friday 31st August 1804, Court met according to
Adjournment. Present: Ca[tlet] Campbell, A B Bruce, S Benton} esqs.
The Execution of a Deed from John Reeves to Thomas Reeves
was duly ackn’d in open Court by Robert Reeves the subscriber thereto
and ordered to be registered. [RESEARCH]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale was duly proved in open
Court by the oath of John Campbell a subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to
be registered, from William Culberson to Joseph Ellison. [See ODB 11/229.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Cook to William Ridens
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Hugh Morris a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/248.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Charles Cotton to
William Shepherd was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Turrentine
a subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/219.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Tinnen to Leonard Prather
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Joseph Clendenin a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/222.]
[OCPQS 6/589 - Aug 1804]
The Execution of a Deed from Conrod Farmer to Abner James
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Daniel Hufhines a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/218.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Drollinger to William Drollinger
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Drollinger a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/217.]
The execution of a Bill of Sale from William Leathers to
Peter Jeffries was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Hopkins a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/238.]
The Execution of a Deed from Felty Farmer to Daniel Hufhines
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Lewis Morgin a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/220.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Edwards to Francis Jones
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Pleasant Henderson a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/240.]
The Execution of a Deed from Leonard Prather to Edmund Green
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Joseph Clendenin a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/224.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Ray to James Tinen was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of Joseph Clendenin a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/226.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edmund Green to George Foust
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Joseph Clendenin a subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/225.]
Saturday 1st
Sep 1804, Court Met according to Adjournment. Present Ca[tlet] Campbell,
Ab[ner] B Bruce, Sam’l Benton} esqs.
Administration on
the Estate of George Moore Dec’d is granted to Doct’r James Webb who enters
into Bond with Henry Watters, William Norwood & William Kirkland his
Securities in the Sum of £20,000. [See also guardianship OCPQS 6/602-603,
litigation OCPQS 6/617, inventory OCPQS 6/630.]
Ordered that Colo Wm Shepperd be recused from the payment of
Taxes in future for a Negro girl called Kitt, she being infirm.
[OCPQS 6/591 - Aug 1804]
John Jamieson & others vs Samuel
Riggs & wife} Petition. This cause coming on to be heard on the petition,
answer, Depositions and evidence, the Court are of opinion that the defendant
Jane did not purchase the Negro Flora to the use of herself & child but to
the use of herself only, and therefore that the said Flora and her children are
not subject to be divided as prayed by the petitioners and that the price bid
by the said Jane for the said Flora and her children as a reasonable price and
that nothing more ought to be allowed the petitioners for them and the Court is
further of opinion that the defendants ought to be charged and do charge them
as follows viz:
To the amount of sales as appears by
the account of sales returned} £1346.1.8
To the Crop of Corn wheat oats &c
on hand at the death of Intestate} 50
To 2 Hhdds Tobacco say 2000 lbs as in
bulk at 15. P Ct 75
To Cash rec’d April ’99 on Judgt agt
Jas Glasgow 248.6.8
To Do rec’d of Wm Hall due the
Interstate in his lifetime 3.3.3
£1663.11.7
And it appears to the Court that the
petitioners are each entitled to one Eighth part of that same with Interest and
subject to deductions as stated below viz
Her share of
the property sold at the sale &c}
£177.06
[OCPQS 6/592
- Aug 1804]
Brought forward
£177.0.6
Interest on this sum 8 ½ years
90.5.6
£267.6.0
Deduct for paymt to her 140
£127.6.6
Interest on this sum 2 years 15.5.6
£142.11.
Her share of the money rec’d of James
Glasgow 36.18.4.
Interest on this sum 5 ½ years 9.17.9.
Balance due to Margaret £183.7.7
Mary Jamison
Her share of the property sold at the
sale &c
177.0.6
Interest 9 ½ years on this sum
100.17.11
Her share of the money rec’d of J
Glasgow 30.18.4
Interest 5 ½ years 9.17.9
Account due Mary £318.14.6
Jane Jamison
The acct due her same as Mary’s and
same charged
318.14.6
John Jamison
318.14.6
The acct due him as Jane and same
charged 75
His share of the profits of the real
Estate not included in the dower £393.14.6
William Jamison the same £393.14.6
Deduct for Cloathing & Boarding 7
years & schooling 87.10
Due William £306.4.6
Robert Jamison
Acct charged same as JJ
393.14.6
Deduct for Cloathing & Boarding
to May 1803 & schooling 80
Bal Due £313.14.6
While said several accounts and ballances now due amount in
the whole to one thousand eight Hundred and thirty four pounds six Shillings
and one penny.
[OCPQS 6/593 - Aug 1804]
A Deed of bargain and Sale from Caleb Harvey & Mary his
wife to Robert Nail being exhibited for the probate the said Caleb appeared in
open Court and ack’d the execution of the said Deed and thereupon the Court
appointed James Carson one of the Justices of this Court to take the
examination of the said
[OCPQS 6/594 - Aug 1804]
Mary Harvey privately and apart from her Husband and the
said James Carson having examined the said Mary accordingly reported to the
Court that she ack’d she had freely voluntarily and without ???tion
coertion assented to the said conveyance and had executed the said Deed. On
motion, the said Deed was ordered to be registered. [See ODB 11/253.]
A Deed [of] bargain and Sale from Caleb Harvey and Mary his
wife to Robert Nail being exhibited for probate the said Caleb appeared in open
Court and ackn’d the execution of the said Deed and thereupon the Court
appointed James Carson one of the Justices of this Court to take the
examination of the said Mary Harvey privately and apart from her Husband. And
the said James Cars[on] having examined the said Mary accordingly report to the
Court that she ack’d that she had freely voluntar[il]y and without coertion
assented to the said conveyance and had executed the said Deed. On Motion, the
said Deed was ordered to be registered. [Repeat of ODB 11/253?]
[OCPQS 6/595 - Aug 1804]
Whereas it appears to the Court that the Estate of Malcom
Baldridge and James Baldridge are indebted to a much greater amount than the
whole personal Estate of the said Malcom and the part of the personal Estate of
the said James Which was appropriated by him for the payment of his debts will
respectively discharge, It is ordered on motion of David White guardian of
Polly, James and Margarett Baldridge and of Stephen Baldridge guardian of
Susannah, Charity, Martha and Josiah Baldridge Orphans of the said James
Baldridge Dec’d that the said David White and Stephen Baldridge sell at public
Sale and at Six months Credit all that part of the real Estate of their said
Wards which they inherit from their Brother the said Malcom consisting of their
shares in a Tract of Land called the Mill Tract willed to the said Malcom by
the said James, Their share in four other tract of Lands to wit, one tract
lying on the waters of Little River called Lees tract containing two Hundred
acres, one other tract adjoining the Land of James Murdock and David Allison
containing One Hundred and Seventy five Acres, one other tract lying on the
North fork of Little River adjoining the Lands of Person Dec’d containing
Eighty Acres and one other tract adjoining Rountree and Berry containing about
two Hundred and fifty acres – And that the proceeds of the said Sales be
applied in the
[OCPQS 6/596 - Aug 1804]
said place in discharge of the debts of the said Malcom and
the residue in payment of the debts of the said James so far as the Estates of
the said Orphans are liable to their proportions of the said Debts. [RESEARCH] [See
also administration of Malcolm Baldridge at OCPQS 6/451.]
[OCPQS 6/597 is blank.]
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