Feb Term 1794
[OCPQS 4/519 - Feb 1794]
State of North Carolina, At a County Court of Pleas &
Quarter Sessions begun and held for the county of Orange at the Court house in
the Town of Hillsborough on the fourth monday of February 1794. Present: [blank]
} Esquires.
The Sheriff Returns the Venire Facias Executed (to wit): Sam’l
Pike, Wm Rodgers, John Pike, Joseph Noe, John Linn excus’d, Henry Coim [Kime?],
Wm Ward (blacksmith). Sampson Woods, Rich’d Cate, Rich’d Rhodes, Ben Rhodes
excused, Isaac Forrest, John Edwards, John Hall Ellibees creek, John Copley, Wm
Thompson, Thomas Thompson Jr, Hugh Cain, Edward Harris, Ben Cate, Matthew Cate,
Wm Ray Sr excused, John Latta Jr, Wm Dunagan Jr, James Dunagan, Nath’l Desern,
John Hall Jr, Ephraim Cook, Wm Philips, Sam’l Eaton, Charles Christmass, Rob’t
Milikin, James Thompson (H F).
[OCPQS 4/520 - Feb 1794]
The Grand Jury Impanneled & Sworn (to wit): Wm Rodgers
foreman, Sampson Wood, John Copley, John Hall, Rich’d Cate, Wm Dunagan
Nath’l Desern, John Edwards, Wm Thompson, Thomas Thompson, Henry Coim, Isaac
Forrest, Matthew Cate, Sam’l Pike, Joseph Noe, Rich’d Rhodes.
Thomas Whithead Constable Sworn to attend the [Grand Jury.]
Petit Jury Impannelled & Sworn, to wit: James Thompson,
Hugh Cain, Edward Harris, Benjamin Cate, John Latta, Joseph Dorris, Alexander
Robbs, Enoch Collins, Henry Bason, Wm Scott, Hugh McCaddams, Stephen Hart. No
2. George May vs Wm Ray esquire} appeal, plea General issue, set off &
Statute Limitation. Plff called & non suited.
[OCPQS 4/521 - Feb 1794]
Administration with the Will annexed of the Estate of Jacob
Cantril Deceased was Granted to Zebedee Cantril and enters into Bond with Wm
Cantril & James Morrow securities in the Sum of four hundred pounds. Mary Cantril
the former Executrix of Jacob Cantril having died without Will and Joseph
Cantrel the other executor having Relinquished his right to qualify as Executor
&c. [See OWB B/102.]
Agreeable to the Petition of James Morrow exhibited to this
Court, Ordered that he have leave to build a Grist Mill on quaker Creek in
Orange County &c. [See Dunaway’s Mill Records, page 22.]
Thomas Cantril Son of Jacob Cantril deceased comes into
Court and chooses Wm Fossett Senior as Guardian.
Wm Holt is appointed Overseer of the road from Christopher
Holts to Rays road on the big Alamance in the room of John Powell.
[OCPQS 4/522 - Feb 1794]
Agreeable to a Commission from under the hand of Richard D
Speight esquire, Absalom Tatom, John ?????, Empson Bird & Joseph Culbertson
came into open Court and took the Oath of a Justice of the Peace and others
Oaths by Law prescribed for publick officers.
Wm Craig Son of David Craig Deceased comes into Court and
chooses Wm McCauley & James Mitchel Guardians on entering into Bond with
George Johnston & George Long Securities in the Sum of two hundred &
fifty pounds. [See also accounting OCPQS 5/528 & OCPQS 5/569, guardianship
OCPQS 4/523 & OCPQS 5/612.]
Johnston Craig Son of David Craig deceased comes into open
court and chooses Wm McCauley & James Mitchel as Guardians on entering into
Bond with George Johnston & Geo Long Securities in the Sum of two hundred
& fifty pounds.
The Court appoints Wm McCauley & James Mitchell as
Guardians to Elloner Craig Daughter of David Craig deceased on entering into
Bond with George Johnston & Geo Long Securities in the Sum of two hundred
& fifty pounds.
John Linn is excused for not attending as a Juror this court
for reasons shewn the court.
[OCPQS 4/523 - Feb 1794]
The Court appoints Wm McCauley & James Mitchell as
Guardians to David Craig son of David Craig deceased on entering into Bond with
Geo Johnston & George Long Securities in the Sum of two hundred & fifty
pounds. [See also accounting OCPQS 5/528 & OCPQS 5/569, guardianship OCPQS
4/522 & OCPQS 5/612.]
The Court appoints Wm McCauley & James Mitchell as
Guardians to Sam’l Craig son of David Craig deceased on entering into Bond with
George Johnston & George Long Securities in the Sum of two hundred &
fifty pounds &c.
Jacob Anthony & Peter Foust comes into open Court and
qualified as Executors to the Last Will & Testament of Philip Snotherly
deceased &c. [See OWB B/255.]
Martha Issabel Craig & John Craig come into open
Court and chooses William McCauley & James Mitchell as Guardians on
entering into Bond in the Sum of Two hundred & fifty pounds for each Orphan
agreeably to Law with George Johnston & George Long.
Ellenor Craig comes into Court and chooses Wm McCauley &
James Mitchell as Guardian to Sam’l Craig on Entering into Bond agreeably to
Law.
[OCPQS 4/524 - Feb 1794]
Tuesday Morning 10 O’Clock Court met according to
adjournment. Present: John Walker, John Taylor, Walter Alves, A Tatom, Sterling
Harris, A[n]drew Murdock} Esquires.
Agreeable to the Petition of John Allison exhibited to this
Court, Ordered that said Allison be continued as Register for Orange County on
entering bond with Wm Lytle & Walter Alves his Securities in the Sum of
five thousand pounds. Justices present Jno Taylor, Wm Ray, A Tatom & Hardy
Hawkins esquires.
John Walker esquire who comes into court and resigns his
office as County Treasurer. David Ray is appointed in his stead on entering
into Bond with Security agreeable to Law in the Sum of five thousand pounds.
John Hogg, Walter Alves esquires & Wm Kirkland are
appointed to Examine & Settle the accounts & Vouchers of Frances Child Executrix
of Francis Child deceased and report to next Court.
Daniel Albright Records his Ear Mark a Crop and a Slit in
the right ear & and an Under keal in the left ear and his Brand thus DA on
the near Shoulder.
[OCPQS 4/525 - Feb 1794]
??? Philips, Ephraim Cook, Samuel Eaton, Jno Holt, Rob’t
Miliken, Charles Christmass, Wm Ward & John Pike are fined nisi for not
attending as Jurors at the Sheriffs call. Charles Christmass is remited find by
the court &c. Robert Milikin fine released by the court.
Andrew Burke esquire vs William Newman} appeal. same Jury as
in No 2 impanneled & sworn & assess the Plff Damages to £2.8/6 & 6d
Costs.
Wm Kirkland vs Spencer C Vaughan} appeal. Jury impannelled
& Sworn. Plaintiff called & non suited.
[Jury:] James Thompson, Hugh Cain, Rob’t Davis, Benjamin
Cate, John Latta, Joseph Dorris, Alexander Robbs, Enoch Collins, Henry Bason,
Wm Scott, Hugh McAdams, Stephen Hart. Mary Vaughan vs Robert Harris} appeal.
Jury impannelled & Sworn - find for Defendant.
[OCPQS 4/526 - Feb 1794]
Edward Wilson comes into open Court and resigns his Office
as Entry taker for the county of Orange.
Ordered by the Court that said Wilson produce the Book of
entry taker into court on wednesday or thursday next &c.
The last Will and testament of James Hunter Deceased was
proved in open court and Ordered to be recorded. [See OWB B/249.]
James Moore & Daniel Turrentine comes into open court
and qualified as Executors to the Last Will & Testament of John Moore
Deceased. [See OWB B/274.]
Administration of the Estate of Mark Morgan deceased is
Granted to Jacob Flowers junior on entering into Bond agreable to Law in the
Sum of £1000 with James Patterson, Lewis Kirk, Ghiled Vicki [?] & John
Scott who are approved of the court. Ordered that the Adm’r sell the perishable
property agreeably to Law.
Benjamin Dixon comes into court and resigns his Office as
constable.
[OCPQS 4/527 - Feb 1794]
Petit Jury: John Pugh, Alexander Kirkpatrick, James
Kirkpatrick, Owin Lindley, Richard Hargroves, Wm Allen, David Bradford, Wm
King, Wm Horne, Zachariah Herndon, Henry Strader, James Kerr. James Elliott vs
Alexander Hatch} appeal. Jury impannelled & Sworn - find for Plff and
assess His Damages to 22/ & 6d Costs.
Ordered that the Sheriff Summons the following Persons to Attend
as Jurors at our next superior Court on Ben Rhodes, Jno Scott, Jon’n Lindley,
David Ray, John Cain, Jno Newland, Jehu Whithead, Rich’d Christmas, David
Mebane, And[rew] Murdock, Jo Hodge, Jacob Marshall, Wm Whithed Sr, James Baker
Merch’t.
John Paul is appointed Overseer of the road from Jo
Collins’s to Buntons Mills in the room of Joseph Collins. Ordered that the
usual hands work on the same &c.
[OCPQS 4/528 - Feb 1794]
Wednesday Morning 10 O’Clock Court met according to
Adjournment. Present: Jno Taylor, A Tatom, Jno Hogg, James Carson, Jo
Culbertson, Wm Lytle} Esqrs.
[Jury:] James Thompson, Hugh Cain Matthew Hunter,
Edward Harris, Ben Cate, John Latta, Jno Carrington, George Holt, Jno Ray, Jno
Reves, Thos Cate, Ben Peelor Lewis Jones, Francis Walker Wilkinson.
Patrick St Laurance vs the Exrs Jesse Benton deceased} Case, Plea General
issue, illegal consideration, set off & Statute Lim. Jury impannelled &
Sworn - find the Defendant did assume and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to
68.1.11d & 6d Costs.
[OCPQS 4/529 - Feb 1794]
Hugh Cain is fined peremtory for not attending as a Juror at
the Sheriffs call. fine remited.
Administration of the Estate of John Clark Deceased is
Granted to John Clark on entering into Bond in the Sum £500.
[Jury:] Martin Palmer, Wm Picket, Jacob Flowers, David
Strayhorn, Hugh Cain, James Blackwood, James Hart, Robert Thompson, Jno Breese,
Jno Piper, Jno Meachum, Ben Peelor.
No 6. Thomas Farmer vs John Taylor esquire} Debt, plea - find the Bond to be
the Act and Deed of Defendant and assess the Plffs Damages, find the
payment to be 26.5/ & 6d Costs, appeal prayed and Granted on entering into
Bond with James Keys & Samuel Benton Esquires reasons filed.
John Boger vs Philemon Hodges} Case. Plaintiff called &
non pros’d.
[OCPQS 4/530 - Feb 1794]
No 9. Samuel Patton vs Alexander Kirkpatrick} Case. Same
Jury as in No 6 Sworn - find that Defendant did assume within 3 years
& assess Plffs Damages £9.3.9 & 6d Costs.
John Wilkinson & William Wilson are fined Nisi.
[Jury:] James Thompson, Matthew Hunter, Edward Harris,
Benjamin Cate, John Latta, John Carrington, James Thompson, Rob’t Millikin,
Lewis Jones Francis Wilkinson, John Ray, Joseph Hodge. John Grant Rencher vs
David Strayhorn} Case, plea General issue with ??? notice, set off &
Statute Lim. Jury impannelled & Sworn, find a Verdict for the Defendant did
not assume.
Ab’m Whitaker is appointed Overseer of the road from
Hillsborough by Alexander Borland to Wake Line. Ordered that the following Jury
work on the same (to wit): James Holt, Willi Hedland, Robert Grisham, Jonathan
Dollar, Elijah Dollar, Henry Dollar, William Ware, James Warren, William
Warren.
[OCPQS 4/531 - Feb 1794]
Thursday Morning 10 O’Clock Court met according to
Adjournment. Present: Wm Ray, A Tatom, John Thompson, Hardress Hawkins}
Esquires.
Ordered that William Simmons an Orphan aged fourteen years
next month be bound to John Clarke to learn the trade and mistery of a weaver. [See
Apprentice Bonds, image 246.]
Thomas Whithead is appointed Constable for Caswell District
on entering into Bond agreeable to Law with Jno Thompson & James Baker
Securities.
On motion of John Williams Atto for the county, Ordered that
Thomas Mulhollan do tomorrow shew cause why an attachment should not issue
against him as the Deputy of the Entry taker of this county for not delivering
the Book of entries for claims of Lands in this county & other papers &
writings belonging to the county of Orange.
[OCPQS 4/532 - Feb 1794]
Levi Hall brings into court the body of Joseph Montgomery
and delivers him up to the Court, from his security.
Edmond Ballard is in Custody of the Sheriff of Orange.
William Eckles is appointed Constable for Orange District on
entering into Bond agreeably to Law and qualified accordingly.
On motion of John Williams Attorney for the county, Ordered
that Edward Wilson do shew cause tomorrow why an Attachment should not issue issue
against him as Entry taker of this county for not delivering the Book of
Entries for claims of Land in this county and other papers and writings belon[g]ing
to the county of Orange.
William Love is fined preremptory for not attending as a
Juror at the Sheriffs call.
Ordered that the Sheriff of Orange Summons an A??? Jury to
try a disputed claim between Archer’d Campbell Guardian of Edward Edwards plaintiff
& John O’Dannel Defendant and report to next court &c. [See also
guardianship OCPQS 4/452, removal from guardianship OCPQS 4/476 & OCPQS
4/485, accounting OCPQS 5/68.]
[OCPQS 4/533 - Feb 1794]
[Jury:] James Thompson, Hugh Cain, Edward Harris, Ben Cate,
John Latta, Rob’t Milikin, Wm Courtney Jr, George Johnston, William Wallace,
Levi Whithead, James Mitchell, William Lockheart. The State vs Tobias Stalcup}
Ind’t assault - find Defendant Guilty as in manner & form charge in the
Indictm’t, fined 1d & Costs.
Samuel Thompson is appointed Constable on entering into Bond
with Security agreeable to Law.
The State vs Joseph Loyd [sic]} petit Larceny, pleads not
Guilty. Jury Sworn. Ordered that the Sheriff carry him to the whiping post and
give him thirteen lashes between the house of fore & six.
The State vs Joseph Loy [sic]} Indictm’t Petit Larc’y. Jury
Sworn, find Defend Guilty. Ordered that the Sheriff carry him to the whiping
post and give him thirteen Lashes & let him stand in Stock three Quarters
hours.
[OCPQS 4/534 - Feb 1794]
John Allison and David Ray came into Open Court & took
the Oaths of Office & also the Oaths prescribed by Law necessary for public
Officers &c.
On motion of William Cain, Ordered that the chairman grant a
certificate to Negroe Sampson the property of said Cain to carry a Gun
agreeably to Act of Assembly on the Lands of William Cain adjoining his manor
plantation & he the said Cain enters into Bond with Rich’d Bennehan
agreeably to Law. [See NCAH Slave Records, image 18.]
On motion of Richard Bennehan, Ordered that the Chairman
grant a Certificate to Negroes Daniel on Brickhouse plantation, Frank on his
Quarter plantation, Ned at his Store to carry Guns agreeably to Act of Assembly
on the said Bennehan’s, he the said Bennehan entering into Bond agreeably to
Law. [See NCAH Slave Records, image 14.]
On motion of John Williams esq Atto for James Patterson and
the petition of the said Patterson to build a Water Grist Mill on bolings creek
on the Petitioners Own Land, It is Ordered by the court that the said Petition
be rejected as it appears by the Petitioners own shewing that he is owner of
the Land on both sides of the stream where he wishes the said Mill to be
erected, and consequently does not [fall] within the meaning of the Act of Assembly
providing for Erection of public Mills. [See Dunaway’s Mill Records,
page 23 & 200.]
[OCPQS 4/535 - Feb 1794]
Ordered by the court that the several Guns taken by the patrolers
of St Maries District from the Negroes of Rich’d Bennehan & Wm Cain & others
be returned to the said Bennehan & Cain &c & others &c. [See
NCAH Slave Records, image 12.]
On motion of Walter Alves esquire Ordered that Negroe Peter
have leave to carry a Gun on his plantation on Little river on entering into
Bond with John Hogg Security in the sum of One hundred pounds. Ordered that the
Chairman grant him a certificate agreeable to Law &c. [See NCAH Slave
Records, image 16.]
Ordered that William Ray, James Patterson & David
Patterson be appointed to examine and settle the Acco’s and vouchers of Mary
Hawkins Executrix of John Hawkins deceased and report to next court.
As Representation to the Court by William Ray esquire of the
Necessity to appoint Commissioner to keep open the Rivers and Creek in this
county for passage of Fish up the same under the Act of Assembly passed in
1787, the court having taken the same into consideration do appoint Jonathan
Lindley and John Hogan Commissioners for the county to carry the said Act into
effect for one year from this date and enjoin on them to make return of their
acts and proceedings as by said Law required.
[OCPQS 4/536 - Feb 1794]
Friday Morning 10 O’Clock Court met according to
Adjournment. Present: Wm Nunn, A Tatom, Walter Alves, Hardy Hawkins} Esqrs.
[Jury:] James Thompson, Hugh Cain, Edward Harris, Ben Cate,
John Latta, Charles Christmas, Rob’t Milikin, George Johnston, Wm Love, Boswell
Davis, Wm Wallace, Wm Picket. William Ansley esq vs Reuben & James Burrows}
Jury impannelled & Sworn - find for the Defendant Covenants performed,
Breach the abuse of the horse, an appeal pray’d & Granted on entering into
Bond with Security.
Jno Allison, John Estes & Thomas Oniell are appointed to
examine, amine[?] and settle the Accounts and vouchers of Hugh Henry
Massey Guardian of Bethana Blake to settle the same and report to this court. [See
also accounting OCPQS 4/202, accounting OCPQS 4/359.]
Ordered that Tabby [or Gabby?] and Peggy Cate be bound to
Robert Cate. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 242 & 244.]
[OCPQS 4/537 - Feb 1794]
Catharine Lockhearts Executors vs Jacob Miller} Jury Sworn,
find the Bond not paid and assess the Plffs Damages to £1.16.10 & 6d Costs.
[Jury:] Jno Ray, Henry Fossett, Jno Armstrong, Matthew Wood,
George Long, Sam’l Thompson, Jno Duglas, Isaac Jackson, Jno Denning, Josiah
Warren, William Gant, David Fossett. George Johnston vs Henry Weisner} O Atta.
Jury Sworn, assess the Plffs Damages to £30 & 6d Costs.
John Frayne vs Andrew Burke} Jury Sworn, find Bond not paid
& assess the Plff Damages 3.12.4 & 6d
On Motion of Samuel Benton esquire Atto for John Wilson,
Ordered that a Citation issue to Lewis Jones Guardian of Mary Wilson, Sam’l
Wilson, Gregory Wilson to appear at our next Court. [See also guardianship
OCPQS 4/199, OCPQS 5/123, OCPQS 5/181, accounting OCPQS 5/301 & OCPQS
5/307.]
Thomas & John Dick & Co vs William Ray esquire}
Case. Jury Sworn, find the Plaintiff did assume and assess the plaintiffs
Damages to £26.2.4 & 6d Costs.
[OCPQS 4/538 - Feb 1794]
Malachi McDaniel comes into open court and chooses Lewis
Kirk as Guardian on entering into Bond with Security agreeabley to Law with
John Hogan Security in the Sum of one hundred pounds.
At the Election of Entry Taker, Present the worshipful
Justices of said Court: Wm Lytle, Wm Nunn, John Hogg, A Tatom, Jno Hogan, James
Carson, Hardy Hawkins, Geo Dannel, Jas Christmas, Jno Taylor, Wm McCauley.
William Courtney junior is appointed Entry taker for the
county of Orange on entering into Bond with Security agreeable to Law. Wm
Courtney Sr, James Patters & John Sloss Securities, approved by Jno Hogan,
Wm Nunn, William Lytle, Wm Ray, John Hogg Esquires present.
Wm Jackson is appointed Constable for the Town of
Hillsborough on entering into Bond agreeable to Law, David Strayhorn & Wm
Courtney junior Securities.
Samuel Thompson is appointed Constable for Hillsborough
District on entering into Bond agreeable to Law.
John G Rencher is appointed Constable for St Thomas District
on entering into Bond agreeable to Law.
[OCPQS 4/539 - Feb 1794]
James Blair is appointed Overseer of the road from Island
ford on Haw river to Whitheads creek.
Friday Morning 10 O’Clock Court met according to
Adjournment. Present: Wm Ray, Absalom Tatom, John Hogg} Esquires.
John Hogan, Walter Alves esquires are appointed to assist
David Ray in examining and settling the accounts and vouchers of John Walker
esq late county Trustee & report to next court.
[Jury:] James Thompson, Hugh Cain, Edward Harris, Ben Cate,
John Latta, Charles Christmas, Rob’t Milken, Wm Courtney, David Strayhorn, James
G????? James Lapsley, Thomas O’Neil John Kelly, Thomas Connally
John Armstrong. The State vs Rich’d Blackwood} Ind’t assault, charged and
pleads not Guilty. Jury Sworn, find the Defendant Guilty as in manner &
from charged in the Indictment.
Edward Wilson & Thomas Mulhollan appear’d in open Court
& and [sic] delivered up a Bundle of Books and papers which they say
contain the whole Records and papers of Entry taker which papers are in
possession of the Clerk. Ordered that the said Clerk deliver the said Records
& papers to new Entry taker on Monday next and that no person have recourse
to them in that time.
Ordered by the Court that Monday the first Day of the Term
be appeal day in future & thursday for State Day.
[OCPQS 4/540 - Feb 1794]
On motion of Samuel Benton Atto &c, ordered that a
citation issue to Alexander Maben Esqr & James Mebane Sr who are named as
Executors in the Will of Daniel Hanley Deceas’d to notify and require the said
Alexander Mebane & James Mebane to ??? at next Court and take on the the
Execution of the said Will or refuse the same. [See OWB B/262.]
The State vs Rich’d Blackwood junior} Jury Sworn, find find
[sic] Defendant Guilty as in manner and form charged in the Bill of Indictment.
Agreeable to to [sic] and Order made in favour [of] James
Carrigan and his wife, Ordered that Writs do issue to lay off her Dower and
thirds agreeably to Act of Assembly.
On the Petition of the Widow Willis Ordered that a Writ do
issue to lay of her share of the personal Estate of Peter Willis deceased.
Ordered that the Executors have leave to sell too Negroes George and Bobb the
property of Peter Willis deceased to pay the Debts of the Intestate.
[OCPQS 4/541 - Feb 1794]
Benjamin William Roads is appointed Constable for St
Thomas’s District, John Rhodes & Dannel Green Securities in the Sum of two
hundred & fifty pounds agreeably to Law.
Ordered that the Sheriff Summons the following persons to
Attend as Jurors at our next county Court: Rich’d Cothran, James Stockard, John
Ray Maj, Will Patterson, Tho Cole, Jerry Holt, Geo Madden, Dan’l Freeman, James
Burrows, Jno Strain, Wm King, Jno Strayhorn, Mann Patterson, James Hart, Levi
Whithead, James Mebane, Isaac Holden, Peter Wrightsman, Sam’l Piper, James
Strayhorn, Will Andrews, Charles Colliar, Jno Kelly (farmer), Jno Paul, Jno
Wilkinson, Stephen Hart, John Lewis, Sam’l McCrackin, Rob’t Gray, Rich’d Bull.
William Hobson is appointed overseer of the road from the
waters of new hope to the widow moores in the room of James Kirk.
John McKee is appointed in the room of Robert Thompson from
Col Shepperds to Taylors new house.
[OCPQS 4/542 - Feb 1794]
Henry White is appointed Overseer of the road in the room of
Joseph Culberson from Trolingers ford to William Oneals. Ordered that the
following hands work on the same (to wit): Jno Bachus, Joseph Freeland, Henry
Trolinger, Gasper Long, Hugh Lovings, John Gant, Joel Philips, William Philips,
David Philips, Christopher Holt one hand, Absalom Holt, Col Wm Oneal four
hands, William Garrett.
David Cloud is appointed Overseer of the road from little
River to Hillsborough in the room of James Cob.
Isaac Holden is appointed Overseer of the road from William
Cains to Brantons old place in the room of Anthony Doherty. Ordered that the
following hands work on the same (to wit): Wm Cains hands, John Cains hands,
Jno Lewis, William Lewis, Jno Woods hands, William Clenny, Jno Duglas hands,
James Cains hands, Jno holdens hands, Widow Hobson two hands, David Copland,
Douglas Copland, Wm Belvin, Sam’l Cole, John Latta, James Latta junior, Tho
Johnston, Jno Riley & Jonathan Clainey.
Agreeable to a Petition Exhibited to this Court, Order’d
that the following Jury be appointed to view and lay off a road from Mays ford
to Mrs Hawkins thence to Capt David Pattersons thence the nearest and best way
to Christian Cobles old place &c (to wit): Joseph Noe, David Patterson,
James Patterson, Peter Ingold, John Coonts, John Hawkins, Peter Hilton Jr,
Conrod Coy [Loy?], Martin Shoftner, Peter Fogleman, Henry Coble, William
Patterson.
[OCPQS 4/543 - Feb 1794]
Martin Palmer is appointed Overseer of the road from Joseph
Collins to Hillsborough crossing Eno at Dickies ford in the room of Thomas
Armstrong.
On motion, Ordered that Laban Taban a free Mullattoe boy now
in Custody of the Goaler be hired out to the highest bidder from this day to
Christmas next for the purpose of paying his prison charges, subject to be
remanded by the court, and the person having to liable for the time the boy may
be with him. [See OCPQS 4/605 & OCPQS 4/621.]
John Lewis is appointed Overseer of the road from William
Cains to John Lewis Place formerly Brantons, ordered that the following hands
work on the same (to wit): Wm Cains hands, John Cains hands, Wm Lewis, Jno
Lewis, John Woods hands, William Clenny, John Douglas hands, James Cains hands,
John Holdens hands, Widow Holden two hands, David Copland, Douglas Copland,
Samuel Cole, John Latta, John Latta Jr, Thomas Johnston, John Riley, Jonathan
Clenny, Wm Anderson, Thornbury Anderson, Thomas Horne, Hugh Montgomery,
Alexander Montgomery, Eli Woods hands.
James Anderson Jr is appointed Overseer of the road leading
from Ellis’s ferry to Richard Bulls in the room of James Anderson Senior
&c.
[OCPQS 4/544 is blank.]
[OCPQS 4/545 - Feb 1794]
Tavern Rates February Term 1795
Dinner with Beer, Cider Toddy or Grogg £0.2.6
Ditto without Beer &c “ 1.6
Breakfast or Supper mean with Tea, Coffee or Chocolate &
Conf sugr 2.0
ditto do do with brown sugar 1.6
Ditto do do without Tea &c 1.0
Lodging pr night one in a bed 1/
Do ditto two persons in a bed 6d
each
Jamacai Spirits pr Gill 1/
West India Run & pr ditto 9d
Continental Run pr ditto 8d
Brandy or whiskey pr ditto 3rd proof 9d
Wine pr Quart 8/
Porter pr Bottle 5/
Beer pr Quart 1/
Cider pr Quart 1/
Stabledge or pasture for a horse 24 house with a sufficient }
quantity of Corn or Oats with Hay or fodder } 3/
Corn or Oats pr Gallon (dry measure) 9d
Servants dish pr meal 9d
Ordered that the Sheriff in this county do in future Summons
two Constable to attend each of the Superior Courts to be held for Hillsborough
District, and two for each county court, which said Constables shall be paid by
the county agreeable to act of Assembly and any more Summoned by the Sheriff at
his Costs &c.
[OCPQS 4/546 - Feb 1794]
We Samuel Benton & William Duffy to whom was referred a
suit and matter of Controversy between James Christmas & May Steele
Executrix of John Steele Deceased having met that purpose at the house of
William Courtney in Hillsboro on the 25h of February 1795 and having heard the
allegations of each party do award that the said James Christmas deliver up to
Mary Steele a certain Bond or single Bill Given by John Steele to Thomas Ho??
On the 17th of January 1791 for one hundred Spanish Milled Dollars –
that then the said Mary do pay the said James Eleven pounds five shillings and
six pence currency – that party pay their own Witnesses and Attorney in the
suit, that the rest of the Costs therein be equally divided, and paid by them
and that the parties pass mutual releases for all Debts, dues, demands, suits,
controversies and litigations in Law or Equity to this date. Given under our
hands & seals the day above Written. /S Benton/ {Seal} /Wm Duffy/ {Seal}
Ordered that the Sheriff Summons the following persons to
view & lay off a road from Joseph Hodges the nearest and best way to Widow
Hodgens (to wit): Richard Foster, James Briant, Jacob ????, Walter McFarlin,
David White, Robert Hodge, Richard G??????, John Holmes, Robert Patton, Samuel
Mebane, William Bri????, Daniel Turrentine & Benjamin Roney.
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