Feb Term 1795

 

[OCPQS 4/631 - Feb 1795]

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 the Town of Hillsborough on the fourth monday of February 1795 being 23 day of said month. Present: Benjamin Lacy, John Hogan, Absalom Tatom, John Ray, William Rhodes} Esquires.

The Sheriff Returns the Venire Facias Executed (to wit): Thomas Durham, Thomas Brewer, John Piper, Anderson Stroud, Wm Mangrom, Samuel Wilson, Charles Rountree, David White, James Dickson, Robert Faucet, John Johnston, Jerry Holt, William Galbreath, David Mebane, David Gilston, Joseph Tate, William Smith, Abraham Allen, Zachariah Dickey, Andrew McBroom, John Collins excused, George Johnston Jr, Wm Clarke Enoe, Walter McFarlin, Eli Lindsey, Robert Anderson, James Jackson Sr, Robert Nail, Alexander Boreland, John Latta.

[OCPQS 4/632 - Feb 1795]

The Grand Jury Impannelled and sworn (to wit): John Piper, Abraham Allen, David White, William Galbreath, Andrew McBroom, David Gilston, John Latta, Robert Anderson, David Mebane, James Dickson, Eli Lindsey, James Jackson, Robert Faucet, John Johnston, Thomas Durham,

Ordered that the Sheriff of Anson county who was amerced last term, be let stand over till next court by consent of John Williams atto for State and said Sheriff of Anson &c.

The last Will and testament of William Shannon Deceased was duly proved in open court by [Rachel] Crawford at the Same time Richard Christmas qualified agreeable to Law. [See OWB B/289.]  

[Jury:] Samuel Wilson, Joseph Tate, Charles Rountree, Thomas Brewer, Zachariah Dickey, Robert Nail, Wm Smith, Wm Clarke, Alex Boreland, Benj Yeargan, John Armstrong, John Forest. Frances Child vs Richard Coope} Appeal, Plea former recovery & satisfaction, tender & refusal, payment & a??? General Issue and statute Lim. Jury Impannelled and sworn find a Verdict for the Defendant, new trial prayed, rule to shew causes

[OCPQS 4/633 - Feb 1795]

Administration of the Estate of Jas Miller granted to John Miller on entering into Bond with Wm Smith & Wm McMunn Securities in the Sum of four hundred pounds at the same time qualified agreeable to Law.

Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannel: Jeremiah Holt, Anderson Stroud, Walter McFarlin, Geo Johnston, Wm Mangrom.

William Rodgers is appointed overseer of the road from Rodgers field to Friddles land, and that the usual following hands work on the same (to wit): Peter Rich, Jarot Rich, Conrod Pile, George Hensro?, George Neese, John Sharp, Henry Cook, Colba Jackson, Peter Noe, John Noe, Henry Friddle, Mallachi Hatmaker, Francis Hatmaker, Robert Dixon, James Rodgers, Francis Holt.

Ordered that John McDannel be appointed overseer of the road from Rays ford to Whitheads Creek and the usual hands work on the same and keep said road in good repair as the Law directs.

Peggy Jamison comes into court and chooses Jane Jamison as Guardian and enters into Bond with William Hall and Joseph Hodge Securities in the Sum of two hundred & eighty pounds &c. [See also administration OCPQS 4/504, accounting & inventory OCPQS 5/661, OCPQS 6/96, OCPQS 6/389, guardianship OCPQS 4/634, OCPQS 6/420 & OCPQS 6/456.]

John Jamison an orphan boy of William Jamison Deceased [comes into court] and choose his mother Jane Jamison as Guardian on entering into Bond with William Hall & Joseph Hodge Securities in the Sum of two hundred & eighty pounds &c.

[OCPQS 4/634 - Feb 1795]

Polly Jamison an orphan Girl of William Jamison Deceased comes into court and chooses her mother Jane Jamison as Guardian on entering into Bond with William Hall & Joseph Hodge securities in the Sum of two hundred & eighty pounds &c. [See also administration OCPQS 4/504, accounting & inventory OCPQS 5/661, OCPQS 6/96, OCPQS 6/389, guardianship OCPQS 4/633, OCPQS 6/420 & OCPQS 6/456.]

Robert Jamison an orphan boy of William Jamison Deceased comes into court and chooses his mother as Guardian on entering into Bond with William Hall & Joseph Hodge securities in the Sum of two hundred & eighty pounds agreeable to Law.

Jenny Jamison an orphan Girl of William Jamison Deceased [comes into court] and chooses her mother Jane Jamison as Guardian on entering into Bond with William Hall & Joseph Hodge securities in the Sum of two hundred & eighty pounds &c.

William Jamison an orphan boy of William Jamison dec’d [comes into court] and chooses his mother Jane Jamison as Guardian on entering into Bond with William Hall & Joseph Hodge Securities in the Sum of two hundred & eighty pounds &c.

George Wilkins is appointed Overseer of the road in the room of William Holt from Rays ford on the great Allemance to Christopher Holts &c.

John Barbee is appointed Overseer of the road from crossroads by William Rhodes to dray Creek. Ordered that the  following hands work on the same ??: Wm Rhodes Jr one hand, Joseph Barbee, Wm Rhodes Sr, Mann Patterson, John Barbee, Young Barbee, Page Patterson, Mark Barbee, Wiled Patterson & two hands, Michael Hinchey, Benjamin Rhodes.

[OCPQS 4/635 - Feb 1795]

Petit Jury: Jacob Rich, John Reeves, Joseph Tate, Conrod Pile, Absalom Roach, Tobias Smith, Walter McFarlin, John McKee, Edward McCu[s]key, Levi Cole, Joseph Nicks, John McCauly. John Hogan esquire vs Martha Loyd} appeal. Jury Sworn, find a Verdict for Defendant.

Tuesday morning nine o’Clock Court met according to adjournment. Present: William Nunn, John Rhodes, John Thompson} Esquires.

David Coble is appointed Overseer of the road from Christopher Cobles old place to Randolph line. Ordered that the following hands work on the same (to wit): John Long, John Clarke, John Spoon, George Smith, Henry Coyme [Henry Kime], William Woold, Adam Springer, Adam Smith & Henry Coble.

Joseph Wells is appointed Overseer of the road from Daniel Freemans to Christopher Cobles old place. Ordered that the following hands work on the same (to wit): Stephen Ward, Nathan Wells, Wm Wells, Jesse Wells, Jacob Cloud, Wm Pike, Levi Griffin, Alexander Hunter, Anthony Ward, Peter Stoner.

[OCPQS 4/636 - Feb 1795]

[Jury:] Sam’l Wilson, Charles Rountre, Zachariah Dickey, Rob’t Nail, Wm Smith, Wm Rodgers, Jacob Marshal, John Kelly, Rich’d Coope, Wm Elliott, Dan’l Freeman, John Reeves. 3. Augustus Benton vs Benjamin Smith} Gen’l Issue and set off. Jury Impannelled & Sworn find a that the Defendant did assume of the in manner as the Plaintiff has declared & their Verdict for the Plaintiff is a set off deducted of 17.13 & after did deducting the same assess his [damages] £86.10.6 & 6d Costs – an appeal prayed & Granted. Defendant enters into Bond with John Taylor & Nath Christmas who are approved by the court.

John Barbee is appointed overseer of the road in the room of Joseph Bennett, from the county line to the old muster ground near James Wilsons.

Samuel Freeman is appointed is appointed [sic] Overseer of the road from the road passing by Lindleys Store from Chatham county line to the fork of the road on Honeycuts hill in the room of Peter Foust.

The Last Will and testament of Henry Dunwiddie was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jonathan Dollar one of the subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be Recorded at the same time Josiah Warren & Elizabeth Dunwiddie qualified as Executors &c. [See OWB B/292.]

Mary Doherty Records her ear mark a smoothe cross off both Ears with three Slits in each which makes the Ear in four pieces.

[OCPQS 4/637 - Feb 1795]

[Jury:] Joseph Tate, Tho Brewer, Wm Clarke, Alex Borland, Walter McFarlin, Ezekiel Brewer, Adam Sharp John Ray Joseph Moore, Wm Picket, Zach Herndon, Tho Horne, Enoch Collins Tho Tate. 7. Ben Yeargain vs James Patterson} Plea Gen’l Issue. Jury Sworn, find Defend’t did assume Guilty & assess the Plffs Damages to £20 & 6d Costs, motion for new trial, rule to shew cause.

James Crawford is appointed Overseer of the road from Woodys ferry to James Tinnins in the room of William Ray.

Atha Lindsey is appointed overseer of the road from the cross roads by Wm Strouds to Chatham line towards the courthouse on Benjamin Lacys Land, by way Clarks ferry &c. [hands to work on road:] Jno Edwards, Ben Lacy, Atha Robertson, Nat Robertson, Mary Lindsey, Edmond Harden, Tho Laurence, Charles Durham, Isaac Edwards, Wm Durham, Jno Durham, Mark Durham, Jno Jolly, Anderson Stroud, Sherah? Willis, Isham Thrift, Jno Cartis, Sam’l Caruthers, Wm Loyd, Wm Stroud, James Loyd, Owen Loyd, John Jery?, Sylvanus Edwards, Jno Edwards, David Ivey, Alex Hatch, Stokes Edwards, Wilson Ball, Henry E??????, Lysias Durham, James Martin, Henry Ivey, Jno Moore Capt Jno Moore, James Weaver, Wm Weaver, Rich’d Moore, Francis Moore, Rich’d Ball, Charles Vickers.

[OCPQS 4/638 - Feb 1795]

Rob’t Faust comes into court & surrenders Wm Elliott in discharge of himself & said Elliott tenders Henry Faucett & security which is approved of by the court. A Tatom Walter Alves, John Thompson, Wm Nunn & Benj Lacy present.

[Jury:] Jno Carrington, Jno Latta, Jno Scarlett, Jno Piper, David Allison, Wm Woods, Rob’t Hodge, Jno Davis, Jno Latta Jr, Sam’l Wilson, Chas Rountre, Charles Christmas. John Kelly vs John & Isaac Holden} T Q C F. Jury Impannelled & Sworn find Defendant Guilty of Trespass & assess Plffs Damages to 1/ & 6d Costs.

Samuel Thompson Constable is fined 20/ for non attendance as Constable this Term & fine remited.

Wednesday Morning nine o’Clock court met according to adjournment. Present: Wm Nunn, Jno Thompson, Jno Rhodes, Jno Hogan, Wm Lytle} Esqrs.

James Monthly [James Motley?] is appointed Guardian to the orphans of Christofer Barby Dec’d (to wit): Milly Barby, Patsy Barby & Edy Barbie & enters into Bond with Tho Hopson & [blank] security in the Sum of 250 each.

[OCPQS 4/639 - Feb 1795]

Ordered that Edmond Jones, Alex Piper & John Hogan be appointed to superintend the building of a Bridge over new hope Morgans Creek at M McCauleys mill to be let to the lowest bidder. [Per order at OCPQS 4/625. See also Dunaway's Bridge Records, page 18.]

[Jury:] Sam Wilson, Charles Rountre, Tho Brewer, Zach Dickey, Rob’t Neil, Wm Smith, Wm Clarke, Walter McFarlin, Geo Reeves, John Moore, Edmon[d] Jones, Wm Craig. 16. Anderson Hunt vs Wm Nash} Jury Sworn find sett of 36.10/, find the balance unpaid & find the Plff after deducting the above asse the Plffs Damages ?????? ???????

Administration of the Estate of William Courtney Jr deceased is Granted to Martha Courtney & William Courtney Sr & enter into Bond with Walter Alves, William Lylte Sam’l Benton, John Carrington, Wm Lytle & John Ray who were approved of by the Court, at same time said Adm’rs qualified in open court.  [See also slave & perishable property to be sold OCPQS 4/554, slave to be sold OCPQS 5/51, guardianship OCPQS 5/527, partition of land OCPQS 5/533, guardianship OCPQS 5/551 & OCPQS 6/315.]

John Daniel who was summoned to attend as Talisman this Term failed to attend is fin’d 20/ peremtory for non attendance, fine remited.

[OCPQS 4/640 - Feb 1795]

[Jury:] Joseph Tate, Alex Bowling, Matt McCauly, Rob’t Dixon, Chas Christmas, Tho McCrackin, John Thompson Edward Worthem, Ben Dixon, Tho Bird Jo Collins David Al???, Rob Dixon Joseph Moore, Ezekiel Brewer, Wm Rider. 19. Henry Thompson Jr vs Faucet & Riggs} T V A Plea not Guilty, Jury impannelled & sworn find Defendants not Guilty and assess Plffs Damages to £8 & 6d Costs.

Ordered that the Sheriff Summons the following persons to attend as Jurors at our next Superior Court of Law on the Sixth day of April next (to wit): Edward Trice, Rob’t Hodges, James Fossett, James Mebane, Zachariah Herndon, Wm Nunn, William Gant, Jonathan Lindley, John Thompson, Wm Cain, Wm Whitehead Jr, James Roany, Samuel Torrentine, Thomas Armstrong near Shepperds.

20. Frances Jones vs Jacob Flowers Jr} Judgm’t by Default & Inquiry, the same Jury as in No 16 sworn, find the Bond to be act & Deed of Def’t & assess Plffs Damages to £12.17/ & 6d Costs.

[OCPQS 4/641 - Feb 1795]

Ordered that the Sheriff Summons the following Jurors to Attend our next county court of Pleas &c on the fourth Monday of May next: Rich’d Bennehan, John Cain, Geo Carrington, Wm Cabe, John Flinthem, Wm Crabtree, Mann Patterson, Joseph Barbee, Wm Allen (son John), James Pickard, Jehu Whithead, Thomas Fitch, John Moore, Wm Lockheart, Rich’d Cochran, Thomas Howard, John Cook, Lewis Horniday, Nath’l Carter, James Rogers, John Strain, William King, William Burns, James Crutchfield, Wm Horne (son John), John Woods Shff, John Lynch, Ben Dixon, Stephen Ward, James Hastings.

Augustus Benton vs Ben Smith} on motion of John A Williams & affidavit of Absalom Tatom, It is considered by the court that the Banks Sheriff of Wake County be fin’d nisi agreeable to Act of Assembly for failing to return a Writ of Fieri Facias which was returnable to this Term and that Sci fa Issue accordingly.

Rob’t Campbell vs John O’Deir} on Motion of Samuel Benton & affidavit of Absalom Tatom it is considered by the court that the Sheriff of Wake county be fined ni si agreeable to Act of Assembly for failing to return the above Writ of Fieri Facias which was returnable to this Term. Ordered that Sci Fa Issue accordingly.

[OCPQS 4/642 - Feb 1795]

Jo Tate Thursday Morning 9 O’Clock Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Wm Nunn, John Thompson, John Sloss} Esqrs.

John Hogg, David Ray, William Kirkland, John Casey, Sterling Harris, Wm Courtney or any three of them are appointed to examine & settle the accounts and vouchers of the Estate of Frances Child dec’d with Frances Child Executrix and make return to next Court.

[A jury?] Samuel Wilson, Joseph Tate, Charles Rountre, Tho Brewer, Zachariah Dickey, Rob’t Nail, Wm Smith, Wm Clarke, Alex Boreland, Walter McFarlin, Wm Hobbs, Edward Worthem. [but no case or verdict listed.]

James Crawford is appointed Overseer of the road from Woodys ferry to James Tinnens.

Robert Foster is appointed Overseer of the road from James Jacksons to where it comes to the main road.

James Craig is appointed overseer of the road from Samuel Thompsons to Robert Bakers.

[OCPQS 4/643 is blank. End of Minute Book 4.]