Aug Term 1812
[OCPQS 8/379 – Aug 1812]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of pleas & quarter
Sessions begun & held for the County of Orange at the Court house in
Hillsborough on the 4th Monday in August 1812. Present: David
Mebane, James Hutcheson, James Webb, John Latta} esqrs.
The Sheriff returns his Venire facias Ex’d, to wit: [blank]
[OCPQS 8/380 – Aug 1812]
Grand Jury impannelled & Sworn, to wit: William Rhodes,
Caleb Wilson, Samuel Woody, Samuel Thompson, John Booth, Robert Hall, Alex’r
Boreland, Exum Elliott, John Barbee, Thomas Murdock, George Foust, Henry
Shepperd, Archibald Durham, Daniel Albright, Allen Cain.
Reuben Smith qualified as Constable to attend the Grand
Jury.
Remaining Jurors of the Original pannell who have appeared
& qualified: James Miller, James Lindly, Daniel Freeman, John Eccles,
Solomon Nevill, Henry Holt, Abner Massey, David Fogleman, John Scarlett, Wm
Hopson, John Roberts, Lewis Horneday.
[OCPQS 8/381 – Aug 1812]
John Nichols ass’ee vs Robert Gray} Jury charged: James
Miller, James Lindly, Daniel Freeman, John Eccles, Solomon Nevill, Henry Holt,
Abner Massey, David Fogleman, John Scarlett, William Hopson, John Roberts,
Lewis Horneday. Find all the Issues in favor of the plaintiff & assess his
Damages to £4.5.3 & Costs. Prin £25.10.6.
Herbert Sims vs George Carrington} Same Jury charged. Find
the money mentioned in the Writing obligatory is of the Value of £67 which is
the principal & assess the plffs Damages in Interest to £2.0.1 ½ &
Costs, that there is no pay’t or set off.
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Braxton to Wm Braxton
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Newlin a Subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/145.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Newlin Atto &c to Will
Braxton was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Lindly a
Subscribing Witness and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/150.]
[OCPQS 8/382 – Aug 1812]
Zachariah Herndon vs Enos Jordan} Same Jury charged. Find
the Dollars mentioned in the bond declared on to be of the Value of £31 which
is principal & assess the Plffs Damages to £1.5/, that there is no pay’t or
set off.
The Execution of a Power of Attorney from Jacob Albright to
Thomas Powell was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Patterson a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See OWB
D/375.]
The Execution of a Deed from David Coble to Henry Coble was
duly proved in open Court by the affirmation of Daniel Freeman a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/141.]
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Coble to David Coble was
duly proved in open Court by the affirmation of Daniel Freeman a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/128.]
The Execution of a Deed from Archibald Nicholson to Peter
Fogleman was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of David Fogleman a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/143.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Moore to Leonard Prather
was duly acknowledged in open Court by James Moore the Subscriber thereto and Ordered
to be registered. [See ODB 14/144.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Peeler to John Copley Sr
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Redmond Jr a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/139.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Lindly to Rich'd
Campbell was duly proved in open Court by the Oath affirmation of Wm
Lindly a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/136.]
[OCPQS 8/383 – Aug 1812]
Tuesday 25th August 1812, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: John Street, Thomas Whithed, John Latta} esqrs.
John Woody vs Holmes & Lankston} Jury charged: James
Miller, James Lindly, Daniel Freeman, John Eccles, Solomon Nevill, Henry Holt,
Abner Massey, David Fogleman, John Scarlett, Wm Hopson, John Roberts, Lewis
Horneday. Find the Bond declared on to be the act & Deed of Defendants,
that there is no pay’t or sett off & assess the plffs Damages in Int to £4.19
& Costs. Prin £55.
William P Mangum vs Tyree Duke} Appeal. Same Jury charged.
Find the Issues in favor of Defendant.
[OCPQS 8/384 – Aug 1812]
Hugh McCaddams Exrs vs King & Murdock} Same Jury charged.
Find no pay’t or set off & assess the the [sic] plffs Damages to £2.16.11
& Costs. Prin 32.1.6.
William Whitted ass’ee &c vs John Close} Same Jury
charged. Find the Dollars mentioned in the bond declared on to be of the value
of £200 which is principal and assess the plffs Damages to £6 which is Int,
that there is no pay’t or set off.
Wm Whitted ass’ee vs John Close} Same Jury Charged. Find the
money mentioned in the bond declared on is of the Value of £50 which is
principal & assess the plffs Damages to £2.10, that there is no pay’t or
set off.
[OCPQS 8/385 – Aug 1812]
James Leathers vs John Cain} Appeal. Same Jury charged. Find
for the Plff & assess his Damages to £19.18 & Costs.
Ordered that John Ellison son of James Ellison be exempt
from payment of County & Parish Taxes in future.
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Coble to David Coble Sr
was duly proved in open Court by the affirmation of Daniel Freeman a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/128.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jonathan Lindly to Mary Foust
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Daniel Foust a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/127.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Lewis to James Latta
(of Jno esqr) was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Latta Jr a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/126.]
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from John Stroud to Richard
Blackwood & others was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Stroud
the Subscriber thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/131.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Turrentine late Shff
&c to Archibald D Murphey was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
Josiah Turner & Ordered to be registered. [Not found in ODB or OWB.]
The Execution of a Deed from Archibald D Murphy to James
Lewis was duly acknowledged in open Court by the Subscriber thereto and Ordered
to be registered. [See ODB 14/125.]
[OCPQS 8/386 – Aug 1812]
Wednesday 26th August 1812, Court met according
to adjournment. Present: James S Smith, Thomas D Bennehan, Thomas Whithed}
esqrs.
Ordered that Ephraim Roberts take into his Custody the
Children of Nancy Volentine a free woman of color and bring them before this Court
on Tomorrow. [See OCPQS 8/394-396.]
The State vs Robert Clinton} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: James
Miller, James Lindly, Daniel Freeman, John Eccles, Solomon Nevill, Henry Holt,
Abner Massey, David Fogleman, John Scarlett, William Hopson, John Roberts,
Lewis Horneday. Find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in
the bill of Ind’t.
[OCPQS 8/387 – Aug 1812]
The State vs Thomas Bradford} Ind’t. Same Jury Sworn. Find
the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment.
The State vs Jethro Bass} Ind’t. Same Jury Sworn. Find the
Def’t Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment.
Judgment that the prisoner be taken hence to the publick Whipping post and
there receive thirty Lashes on his bare Back and that the Sheriff of Orange
carry this Sentence into execution instanter & that he stand committed
until the Costs of Prosecution are paid.
The Execution of a Deed from Willis Sellers to Martin Loy
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Joseph Harder a Subscribing Witness
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/123.]
The Execution of a Deed from John G Rencher to Thomas Steel
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John N Rencher a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/133.]
[OCPQS 8/388 – Aug 1812]
Ordered that the Order heretofore made [OCPQS 5/410] binding
to James Dunnagan an Orphan Child called [blank, but apparently Solomon McGee]
be rescinded. It is therefore Ordered that the said Orphan be bound to Exum
Elliott until he arrive to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a House
Carpenter. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 331.]
The State vs Henry Faucett} Ind’t. Same Jury charged. Find
the Defendant Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the Bill of Ind’t.
Thomas Scott is appointed Overseer of the road from Ray’s
ford on the Allemance to Trousdale’s old place with the following hands vizt:
Arch’d D Murphys hands, John Stockard, Jacob Albright, James Wilkins, Isaac
Sharp. Ordered that he Keep the same in good repair.
[OCPQS 8/389 – Aug 1812]
Ordered that William McCauley be appointed Overseer of the
Road from McCauley’s Store to Buckhorn at John Reeves in the place of Jehu Bird
with the usual hands.
Ordered that Luke Peacock produce the body of Hemelius
Patton to next Court that he may be disposed of as the Court may think proper.
[See OCPQS 8/408. Hemelius’s mother accuses Peacock of neglect, see Apprentice
Bonds, image 517.]
George Fosset vs Phillip Walker Sr, Robert Benjamin,
Reuben King} Petition for a Cart or Waggon Way. Whereas the Sheriff in
obedience to an Order made at last May Session in this Case, hath summoned a
jury and they have laid out a Cart way over and across the lands of them the
said Phillip Walker Sr and Robert B R King and the Sheriff hath returned the
said verdict and report to this Court, It is ordered and adjudged that the said
George Fossett have and he hereby hath leave to open a Cart way fourteen feet
wide, over and across the lands of them the said Walker and King, Beginning at
the mill seat of the said Fossett.
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Sloss & wife to
James Kenneday was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Joseph Clendening
who makes Oath that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of John Sloss
one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and that the Signature of the said
John Sloss is in the proper handwriting of said Sloss and that said Sloss is a
resident of another Government, whereupon it is Ordered that said Deed be
registered. [See ODB 14/134.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Lindly to Richard
Campbell was duly proved in open Court by the affirmation of Wm Lindly a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/136.]
The Execution of a Deed from Kenneth Anderson to Margret
Wall was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Lockhart a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/162.]
[OCPQS 8/390 – Aug 1812]
Administration on the Estate of John Riggs Dec’d is granted
to Doct’r Benjamin Bullock who enters into Bond with Isaac Holden & Samuel
Turrentine in the Sum of £1000.
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Peeler to from John
Copley Sr was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Redmond Jr a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/139.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Jackson to William Chamley
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Laycock a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/140.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Keeling to Andrew
McBroom was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Samuel Turrentine a
Subscribing Witness & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/138.]
The Execution of a Deed from Arch'd D Murphy to James S
Smith was duly acknowledged in open Court by the Subscriber thereto A D Murphy &
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/147.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from And'w Rhea to Edward
Robson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Jones Watson a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/142.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jeremiah Hubbard to Paul Kennion
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Taylor a Subscribing Witness
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/162.]
[OCPQS 8/391 – Aug 1812]
Thursday 27th Aug’t 1812, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Thomas Whitted, John Street, Rob’t Grahams} esqrs.
Administration on the Estate of Henry Fogleman Dec’d is
granted to Francis Holt who enters into Bond with Isaac Holt and Archibald D
Murphey his Securities in the Sum of £1000.
Administration on the Estate of Susannah Rice Dec’d is
granted to Anthony Thompson who enters into Bond with Duncan Cameron his
Securities [sic] in the Sum of £100.
Ordered that Isaac Holt esqr, John Cooks, John Graves &
Henry Keck are be appointed Commissioners to lay off & allot to
Ellenor Fogleman Widow of Henry Fogleman Dec’d one year’s provision out of the
stock, crop & provision of said Deceased.
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Armstrong to Rich'd
Cragg was duly acknowledged in open Court by the Subscriber thereto and Ordered
to be registered. [See ODB 14/165.]
[OCPQS 8/392 – Aug 1812]
On Motion of Daniel Carthy esqr for administration on the
Estate of John Casey Dec’d which was opposed by James Webb the greatest
Creditor within? this? state? The Court refused the application on the Ground
that the applicant is not the next of Kin, but on which decision the said
Daniel Carthy appeal to the next Superior Court of Law for Orange County and
offers Fredrick Nash & Alfred Moore Sec’ys in the Sum of £100.
Administration ad collegendum Bon? of the Estate of John
Casey Dec’d is granted to James Webb the greatest Creditor of Dec’d who enters
into Bond with Duncan Cameron & William Norwood Sec’s in the Sum of £4000.
Administration pendente Lite on the Estate of Rachel
Thompson Dec’d is granted to James Thomas who enters into Bond with his Sec’s
James Chambers & Allen Sykes in the Sum of £50.
Administration on the Estate of James Thomas is granted to
James Thomas who enters into Bond with James Chambers & Allen Sykes his
Sec’s in the Sum of £10.
[OCPQS 8/393 – Aug 1812]
Ordered that Norris Harrington Son of Letta Wade now of the
age of 5 years 17th Sep’r last be bound to James Ward until he
arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer. [This bond
not found, but Ward later consented to have Norris re-bound at Apprentice
Bonds, image 43.]
Ordered that Anthony Thompson Adm’r of Susannah Rice Dec’d
have leave to sell the perishable estate of said Dec’d.
Ordered that Abednigo Volentine Son of Nancy Volentine now
of the age of 16 years 6 months be bound to James Allen Latta until he arrive
to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [See Apprentice
Bonds, image 534.]
Ordered that Bennett Cole heretofore bound to Sam’l Nevill [OCPQS
8/288] be bound to Wm Chambers, It having been shewn to the Court that said
Nevill had notice of this application. [Bond not found.]
Ordered that the Order heretofore made binding to Solomon
Wood an Orphan boy named Alsey Wood be rescinded. It is therefore Ordered that
said Alsey Wood be bound to Elias Fort until he arrive to lawful age to learn
that Art & mistery of a House Carpenter. [Bond not found.]
[OCPQS 8/394 – Aug 1812]
Ordered that James Webb Admr &c of John Casey Dec’d have
leave to sell the personal estate of said Dec’d.
On Motion Ordered that Archville Arch’d Carrington
pay to Keziah Wood the Sum of Twenty Seven pounds vizt Twelve pounds
immediately and five pounds annually until the whole be paid for the Support
& maintenance of a child of which said Archville stands charged as the
reputed father. [See Bastardy Bonds, images 1573, 1580, 1645, 1646, 1650, 1662,
1820.]
Ordered that Samuel Crabtree Ex’r of Wm Crabtree Dec’d have
leave to sell the personal estate of said Dec’d.
Ordered that Susannah B Volentine daughter of Nancy
Volentine of the age of 14 years be bound to John Crawford Craig until
she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a spinster. [Bond
not found.]
[OCPQS 8/395 – Aug 1812]
Ordered that Rebecca daughter of Nancy Volentine of the age
of Eleven years be bound to Elisha Chizenhall until she arrives to lawful age
to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. [Bond not found.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Wilbourne to Baptist
Society was duly acknowledged in open Court by John Wilborne the Subscriber
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/107. This was the now-defunct Wilborn’s Baptist Meeting House
near Camp Creek in northeast Durham County. See Upon This Rock by Mark
Chilton.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Ashby Dunnagan to
Duncan Cameron was duly acknowledged in open Court by the Subscriber thereto and
Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/111.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Loften to Christopher
Barbee was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Craig a Subscribing
Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/163.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Waggoner to Joseph
Armstrong was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Cain a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/166.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Sparrow & Wm Sparrow
to Christopher Barbee was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Lemuel M
Morgan a Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/329.]
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel Teasley to Samuel
Turrentine was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Allison a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/328.]
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel Baldridge to Samuel
Turrentine was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of George Taylor a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/321.]
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel Criscoe to John Huffman
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Jacob Huffman a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/323.]
[OCPQS 8/396 is blank.]
[OCPQS 8/396a slip of paper tipped into the book:]
James Latta, John Crethers, Nevel Barbee, James Jackson,
James Turner, Levi Cole, Robert Thompson, Thomas Sykes of John, John Freeland,
Samuel Wood, John Craford.
[OCPQS 8/397 – Aug 1812]
Friday Morning 28th August 1812, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: Ca Campbell, Thomas Whithed, Henry Thompson}
esqrs.
Ordered that the Sheriff produces immediately to this Court
the Child of Charity Revill a freewoman of color to be dealt with as the Court
may direct.
The Sheriff having returned to this Court that he had
executed the Writ heretofore directed to him requiring him to summon a Jury to
enquire into the State of Mind of Mary Millison widow of John Millison Dec’d
& the said Jury having returned to the Court that said Mary is of unsound
Mind, It is therefore Ordered that John Thompson be appointed Guardian to said
Mary Millison and enters into Bond with Catlet Campbell and John Taylor Jr his
Securities in the Sum of £5000.
Ordered that Susannah Revill daughter of Charity Revill a
freewoman of Color now of the age of 15 months be bound to Robert Eaton until
she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mystery of a Spinster. [Bond
not found and apparently never actually completed. See Apprentice Bonds, images
663-670.]
[OCPQS 8/398 is blank.]
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