Feb Term 1807
[OCPQS 7/215 – Feb 1807]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of pleas & quarter
Sessions begun and held for the County of Orange at the Court house in
Hillsborough on the Twenty third day of February it being the fourth Monday of
said Month A D 1807. Present: Abner B Bruce, Samuel Benton, Catlett, Campbell}
Esqs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire Facias Ex’d, to wit: [blank]
[OCPQS 7/216 – Feb 1807]
Grand Jury impannelled & sworn: Robert Faucett, John
Willson, Thomas Bradshaw, Samuel Thompson, Samuel Thompson [sic], John
Wilkerson, Abner Cate, John Thompson, Henry Pickart, Allen Sykes, Henry
Edwards, Isham Brewer, Ralph Faucett, John Durham, Robert Thompson.
Reuben Smith sworn to attend the Grand Jury as Constable at
this Term.
Remaining Jurors of the Original panel who have appeared
& qualified, viz: John Davis, John McDaniel, Joseph Kirkland, John Ray,
James Palmer, Robert Murdock, Robert Tinnen, Samuel Woods, Rankin McKee.
[OCPQS 7/217 – Feb 1807]
The following Jurors of the original Pannell have failed to
appear, Viz: Thomas Robertson, Burwell Chizenhall, James Craig, James Murdock.
Ordered that they be fined accordingly.
Barnabass O’Farrall one of the original Jurors is excused
from his attendance as such by reason of his being Doctor of Medicine.
James Barnhill one of the original Jurors is excused from
his attendance by reasons shewn the Court on his affidavit.
[OCPQS 7/218 – Feb 1807]
Moses Rhody vs Henry Younger} Jury charged: John Davis, John
McDaniel, Joseph Kirkland, John Ray, James Palmer, Rob’t Murdock, Robert
Tennen, Sam’l Woods, Rankin McKee, Jno Harden, Benj Yeargain, Anderson Stroud.
Plaintiff called & non Suit, appeal prayed.
Wm B Mebane vs John King & wife} Same Jury. Plaintiff
called & non Suit.
[OCPQS 7/219 – Feb 1807]
Thomas D Bennehan, James Webb & John Latta esqrs who are
named in the Commission of the Peace appeared in open Court and took the
Several Oaths necessary for their qualification as Justices of the Peace.
Edward Jones esqr is appointed County Sollicitor pro
tempore.
Thomas Brewer esqr one of the persons named in the
Commission of the Peace appeared in Open Court & took the Oaths necessary
for his qualification.
Peter Somers vs Neil B Rose} Same Jury charged. Fined [sic]
no payment or set off and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £41.10 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/220 – Feb 1807]
Peter Somers vs Neil B Rose} Same Jury charged. Fined no
that after allowing pay’ts there is a balance due in principal & Interest
of £31.16 & Costs.
John Grahams vs Luke Dishon} Same Jury Charged. Fined the
Dollars mentioned in the Bond declared on to be of the Value of £32.10 and
assess the Plaintiffs damages to £2.12/ & Costs. [principle] 32.10.
[totaling] £35.2.
[OCPQS 7/221 – Feb 1807]
Sarah Cozart v. James Thomason} Detinue, Gen’l Issue, Stat
Lim. Same Jury Charged. Find that the Defendant does not detain the Negro Girl
Ritty mentioned in the plaintiffs Declaration.
Thomas Boothe vs Luke Dishon} Same Jury charged. Find no
pay’t or set off, that the Virginia Money mentioned in the penalty of the Bond
declared to be of the Value of £153.13.4, that the value of the Condition of
said Bond is £76.16.8 and assess the Plffs Damages to 6d & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/222 – Feb 1807]
James Carson esqr ?? vs Sterling Harris} Def’t & enq’y.
On Motion of Def’t to set aside the Default entered at the last Term, it is the
Opinion of the Court that the Def’t be set aside from which Judgmt the
Plaintiff appeals.
James Palmer & Co vs John Galbraith} Jury charged: John
Davis, John McDaniel, Joseph Kirkland, John Ray, Henry Trolinger, Rob’t
Murdock, Robert Tinnen, Sam’l Woods, Rankin McKee, John Harder, Benj’n
Yeargain, Anderson Stroud. Find no pay’t or set off, that there is no special
agreement, assess the plffs Damages in Prin & Int to £82.1.11d & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/223 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from George Brown to John Walker was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Brewer a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be recorded. [See ODB 12/338.]
The Execution of a Deed from Uriah Tate to Zaphaniah Tate
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Anthony Tate a subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See ODB 12/310.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Uriah Tate to Zephaniah
Tate was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Anthony Tate a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See ODB 12/310.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Sam’l May to John Latta
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Latta Sr a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See ODB 12/302.]
The Execution of a Deed from John West to John Williams was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Norwood a subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See ODB 12/289.]
[OCPQS 7/224 is blank.]
[OCPQS 7/225 – Feb 1807]
Tuesday 24th Feb’y 1807, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Samuel Benton, Catlet Campbell, Jonathan Lindley} esqrs.
Sam’l Turrentine vs John Boyle} Jury charged: John Davis,
John McDaniel, Joseph Kirkland, John Ray, James Palmer, Rob’t Murdock, Robert
Tinnen, Sam’l Woods, Rankin McKee, James Murdock, Geo Carrington, John Warren.
Find that the defendant did assume, that there is no set off & assess the
Plffs Dams to £2.16/ & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/226 – Feb 1807]
James Hutcheson vs Faucett & Harder} Jury charged:
Joseph Tate, William Tate, James Curry, John Redmond, Samuel Turrentine,
William Hall, Dan’l Cloud, James Davis, John Workman, Hugh Mulhollan, Benj
Peeler, John Crutchfield. Find no payment or set off & assess the
that after allowing a pay’t there is a ballance due in prin & Int of
£56.15/10 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/227 – Feb 1807]
James Mebane vs James Murdock} Same Jury. Find the Doll[ar]s
mentioned in the Bond declared to be of the Value of £106, that on the 6th
May 1806 there was a pay’t of £311.2/4, that the residue of the Bond is unpaid
amounting in principal & Interest to £78.7.9 & C.
Ralph Faucett vs James Comb} Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set
off, assess the Plff Dams in Prin & Int to £35.12/6 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/228 – Feb 1807]
James Webb Admr &c vs Benjamin Yeargain} Same Jury charged.
Find that there is no pay’t or set off, that the Doll[ar]s mentioned in the
penalty [of the] Bond declared on are of the Value of £200 & assess the
Plffs Dams to 6d & 6d Costs.
Robert Williams vs Joseph Street & others} Same Jury
charged. Find the Value of the Dollars mentioned in the Bond declared on to be
£50 & assess the Plffs Dams to £2.13.6 & Costs. [totaling] 52.12.6.
[OCPQS 7/229 – Feb 1807]
James Notgrass vs James Williams} Jury charged: Joseph Tate,
William Tate, James Curry, John Redmond, Samuel Turrentine, Burris Estridge,
Daniel Cloud, James Davis, John Workman, Hugh Mulhollan, Benjamin Peeler, John
Crutchfield. Find the Defendant Guilty & assess the Plaintiffs damages to
6d & Costs.
Chizenhall & Curry vs Leathers & Hunt} Jury charged:
John Davis, John McDaniel, Joseph Kirkland, John Ray, James Palmer, Robert
Murdock, Robert Tinnen, Sam’l Woods, Rankin McKee, James Murdock, George
Carrington, John Warren. Find no pay’t or set off and assess the plaintiffs
damages to £48.9 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/230 – Feb 1807]
John McCulloch vs Robert Berry} Same Jury charged. Find the
Bond declared to be the act & Deed of the Defendant, that there is no
payment or set off and assess the plaintiffs damages in principal &
Interest to ??????? £33.10.6 & Costs.
Chizenhall & Curry vs Mangum & Britain} Same Jury
Charged. Find no pay’t or set off and assess the plaintiffs damages in
principal & Interest to £76..10d & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/231 – Feb 1807]
Robinson Mumford ??? &c vs William Beaty[?]} Same Jury
Charged. Plaintiffs called & non Suit.
Goin Barbee vs Edwards & Hyde} Same Jury Charged. Find
the Dollars mentioned in the Bond declared on [to] be of the Value of £55 &
assess the plaintiffs dam’g’s to £4.2.6 & Costs. [totaling] £59.2.6.
Abner Tapp vs Wm Bradshaw} Same Jury Charged. Assess the
Plaintiffs damages to £41.19.2 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/232 – Feb 1807]
Administration on the Estate of Elizabeth Craig is granted
to Abraham Craig and Reuben Bourroughs who enter into Bond with Mann Patterson
and Alex’r Russell in the Sum of five Hundred pounds.
Ordered that the Sherriff summon the following persons to
attend the next Superior Court as Jurors, Viz: Jacob Troxler, Benj Burnside,
James Gant, George Albright (B S), Thomas Hastings, John O’Kelly, George
Garrison (of Jacob), John Clark, James Casey (Eno), John Brown (Little River),
Robert Anderson (of Jno), David Allison Esqr, Andrew Murdock, Walter Murray,
Isaac Holden, Benj’n Whitby, Miles Wallace, John Gant, John Mitchell, Charles
Partin, Andrew Gray, Jonathan Mize, James Pratt, Dan’l Umstead, John Douglass
Capt, Wm McFarland, James Miller, David Mebane, Wm Armstrong, Martin Shoftner.
[OCPQS 7/233 – Feb 1807]
Ordered that the Sherriff summons the following persons to
attend the next County Court as Jurors, Viz: John Walker Jr, Young Hopson,
Martin Neese, John Boyle Jr, Dan’l Whitsell, Sam’l Whitsell, Wm Lockhart, Sam’l
Chambers Jr, Sam’l White, Sullavan Leigh, Bryant Kittrell, Wm Rhodes, Joseph
Woods, John Garrard, John Wrightsell, Thomas Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, James
McCaddams Jr, John Rippey, Levi Wood, Joseph Armstrong, David Woods, John
Jinkins (Eno), Thomas Thompson, John Paul, Wm Whitted Jr, Stephen Ward, Thomas
Bradford Jr, William Hobbs, Henry Fogleman.
The Execution of a Deed from James Bailey to John Durham was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of Isaac Durham a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/316.]
[OCPQS 7/234 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Charles Kelly to John McDaniel
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Charles Christmas a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/336.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sam’l Willson to William
McKissack was duly ack’d in open Court by Sam’l Willson the subscriber thereto
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/323.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Berry to James Miller
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Murdock a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/334]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Joseph Barbee to Mann
Patterson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Edward Trice &
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/303.]
The Execution of a Deed from Charles & Richard Christmas
to Jonathan Lindley was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Thompson
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/298.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Barbee to Mann Patterson
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Chesley P Patterson a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/303.]
[OCPQS 7/235 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Burwell Lanier to Ezekiel Trice
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Samuel Holloway a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/333.]
The Execution of a Deed from David Passmore to William Jean
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Reuben Smith & ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 12/329.]
The Execution of a Deed from John & Mary McDaniel to
Daniel McDaniel was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Whithed
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/344.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Joseph Barbee to Mann
Patterson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Chesley P Patterson
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/303.]
[OCPQS 7/236 is blank.]
[OCPQS 7/237 – Feb 1807]
Wednesday 25th Feb’y 1807, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Jonathan Lindley, John Thompson, Zachariah Herndon}
esqrs.
Robert Murdock one of the Original Pannel is fined 15/ for
his absence at the Call of the Sheriff. Remitted.
The State vs Alex’r Lackey} Ind’t. Petit Larceny. Jury
Sworn: John David, John McDaniel, Joseph Kirkland, John Ray, James Palmer,
Robert Tinnen, Samuel Woods, Rankin McKee, James Murdock, William Hopkins,
William McFarland, Joseph Harden William Holt. Find the Def’t not
Guilty.
[OCPQS 7/238 – Feb 1807]
Mary Love Widow of Robert Love Dec’d is appointed Guardian
to Delia Anne Love child of the Said Mary & give bond and Sec’y in the sum
of £500. Ralph Faucett & James Faucett Sec’s.
The State vs Jesse Beckham & Will Beckham} Ind’t. Same
Jury Sworn. Find the Def’ts not Guilty. Ordered that the Prosecutor pay the
Costs of this prosecution.
The Execution of a Deed from Thompson McKissack to William
Cockes & William McKissack was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
Joshua Berry a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 12/322.]
[OCPQS 7/239 – Feb 1807]
The State vs James Faucett} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: James Roney,
James Cain, John McRory, James McDaniel, David McRory, James Robertson
Clark, Wm Brown, Sam’l Nelson, John Marshall, Peter Foust, Wm Hobbs, Isaac
Hall. Find the Def’t not Guilty.
Ordered that Nancy Morris daughter of Sarah Morris now of
the age of two years 18th March 1806 be bound to Joseph Albright
until she arrive to lawful age to learn the Art & Mistery of a Spinster.
[Bond not found.]
[OCPQS 7/240 – Feb 1807]
The State vs Thomas Patterson} Ind’t, Petit Lar. Jury Sworn:
John Davis, John McDaniel, Joseph Kirkland, John Ray, James Palmer, Robert
Tinnen, Samuel Woods, Rankin McKee, James Murdock, Wm Hopkins, Wm McFarland, Wm
Holt. Find the Def’t not Guilty.
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel Baldridge to William
Cock was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William McKisack a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/321.]
The Execution of a Deed from Charles Kennon to Richard
Bennehan was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Duncan Cameron Holt a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/291.]
[OCPQS 7/241 – Feb 1807]
George Barbee is appointed Guardian to Edy Barbee daughter
of Christopher Barbee Dec’d & enters into Bond with Wyatt Ballard &
Harrison Trice his Sec’s in the Sum of £250.
George Barbee is appointed Guardian to Christopher Barbee
Orphan of Christopher Barbee Dec’d who enters into Bond with Wyatt Ballard
& Harrison Trice his Sec’s in the Sum of £500.
Ordered that Benjamin Wabbleton now of the age of Ten Years
25th Jan’y last be bound to Levi Thompson until he arrive to lawful
age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [See Apprentice Bonds, image
501, also OCPQS 7/13, OCPQS 8/32, OCPQS 8/427 & OCPQS 8/434.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Robertson & others to
John Coble was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Isaac Holt a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/319.]
The Execution of a Deed from Anderson Stroud to Edmund
Willis was duly ackn’d in open Court & ordered to be registered. [See ODB
12/312.]
[OCPQS 7/242 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Archibald Nicholson to
David Fogleman was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Nicholson a
Subscribing Witness & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/302.]
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Yeargain to Whitted
& Craig was duly acknowledged in open Court & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 12/342.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Dixon & John Adams
to Whitted & Craig was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas H
Taylor a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB
12/343.]
The Execution of a Deed from Richard Leigh to Riley Vickers
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Curry a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/325.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Dick to Alexander McRae
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Cook a Subscribing Witness
thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/337.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Cate to Zachariah
Jonathan Lindley was duly proved in open Court by the Affirmation of Zachariah
Lindley & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/292.]
[OCPQS 7/243 – Feb 1807]
Thursday 26th Feb’y 1807, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Jonathan Lindley, Zachariah Herndon, Herbert Sims} esqrs.
Administration on the Estate of William Nunn Dec’d is
granted to Elizabeth Nunn & David Nunn who enter into Bond with Hugh
Mulhollan & John Taylor Sr their Sec’s in the Sum of £2000.
Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following persons, to
wit: Richard Christmas, John Lankston, James Trousdale, William Trousdale,
George Wilkins, James Whitesides, George Foust, John Stockard, William
Stockard, Samuel Whitesides, William Whitesides, William Holt Jr, David Efland,
John Galbraith, Alexander Russell & Joseph Clendening or any twelve of
them, to View the road leading from Haw River at Christmas’ ford [Swepsonville]
on the West Side from the ford up the river and through the old field into the
Road below John Stockards & make report of their proceeding & their
Opinion as to the propriety of altering said Road to next Court.
[OCPQS 7/244 – Feb 1807]
On the Petition of Frances Child & others, Abner B Bruce
esqr is appointed Guardian to the Infants of Francis Child Dec’d Pendente Lite.
On the Petition of Frances Child & others praying a Division
of the Estate of Francis Child Dec’d among the Children of said Francis Child
Dec’d according to his last Will & Testament [OWB B/204], It is Ordered
that David Ray, David Mebane, Samuel Benton, John Cabe & Samuel Turrentine
be appointed Commissioners to divide said Estate according to the Prayer of the
Petition & that they report to next Court.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Stockard admr
&c to James Nicholson [Peter Foust?] was duly proved in open Court by the
Oath of James Nicholson a Subscribing [witness] & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 12/307?]
[OCPQS 7/245 – Feb 1807]
Administration on the Estate of Daniel Cortner Dec’d is
granted to Rosanna Cortner who enters into Bond with Peter Stoner & Peter
Cortner her Sec’s in the Sum of £500.
Ordered that Elizabeth Morris daughter of Ester Morris now
of the age of 2 years 24th April next be bound to William Wells
until she arrives at lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster.
[Bond not found.]
Ordered that Benjamin Underwood now of the age of 17 8th
Jan’y last be bound to Allen Jones until he arrives to lawful age to learn the
Art & mistery of a Shop Joiner and to learn to write & Cypher to the
rule of three. [Bond not found.]
Pleasant Henderson esqr one of the persons named in the
Commission of the Peace appeared & took the Oath necessary for his
qualification as a Justice of the peace.
[OCPQS 7/246 – Feb 1807]
Ordered that John Thompson, Charles Christmas & Henry
Edwards or any two of them be appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes
belonging to the Estate of Nathaniel Robertson Dec’d between William Robertson
& Merritt Robertson children of said Nathaniel Robertson Dec’d & report
to next Court.
Administration on the Estate of Thomas Thomas Dec’d is
granted to Mary Thomas & John Hastings who enter into Bond with Joseph
Thompson & John Minnis their Sec’s in the Sum of £500.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Nicholson to
Peter Foust was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Nicholson Jr a
Subscribing Witness & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/301.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from George Campbell to
Polley Mebane Campbell was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William
Paisley a Subscribing Witness & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/304.]
[OCPQS 7/247 – Feb 1807]
Ordered that David Mebane esq, Edward Wilson, Samuel Nelson
& James Tate be appointed Commissioners to lay off & allot to Mary
Thomas Widow of Thomas Thomas Dec’d one years provision out of the Estate of
her Dec’d husband & report to next Court.
Ordered that Sarah Little now of the age of 12 years be
bound to William Lindley until she arrive to lawful age to learn the Art &
mistery of a Carpenter Spinster & to learn to read & write.
[Bond not found.]
John Campbell esqr one of the persons named in the
Commission of the Peace appeared in open Court & took the Oaths necessary
for his qualification as a Justice of the Peace.
[OCPQS 7/248 – Feb 1807]
Ordered that John Taylor Sr, Pleasant Henderson &
William Barbee be appointed Commissioners to contract for the Building of a
Bridge across Bens Creek at or near where the road Crosses said Creek from the
University to Raleigh & that they report to next Court. [But the project
was delayed. See OCPQS 7/353.]
John Cate Sr is appointed Guardian to Benjamin Cate an Idiot
and enters into Bond with John Cate and Tho Cate his Sec’s in the Sum of £1000.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Stockard Admr
&c to James Nicholson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Peter
Foust a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB
12/301.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift purporting to be Deed of
Gift from Joseph Hastings to Thomas Latta was duly proved in open Court by the
Oath of John Latta Jr a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 12/295.]
[OCPQS 7/249 – Feb 1807]
Ordered that Anderson Izzard now of the Age of Ten years 5th
July next be bound to Thomas Pleasant until he arrives to lawful age to learn
the Art & mistery of a Black Smith, and the Said Thomas agrees to give him
one years Schooling & one Sett Black Smiths Tools. [See Apprentice Bonds,
image 512.]
Ordered that Elsy Wood now of the Age of 5 years 15th
June next be bound to Slaton Davis until She arrives to lawful age to learn the
Art & mistery of a Spinster Hatter [See Apprentice Bonds, image
485.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Nunn to Elizabeth Curry
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Pleasant Henderson a Subscribing
Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/294.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Redman to Jonathan Dollar
was duly acknowledge in open court and ordered to be registered. [See ODB
12/332.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Nicholson Sr to
James Nicholson Jr was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Peter Foust a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/301.]
[OCPQS 7/250 – Feb 1807]
Present the following Justices, Viz: John Taylor, Joseph
Moore, Wm McCauley, Pleasant Henderson, Abner B Bruce, John Thompson, David
Allison, Thos Brewer, Jonathan Lindley, Isaac Holt, Sam’l Benton, Herbert Sims,
John Long, Wm Barbee, John Rhodes, John Latta, John Cabe, Thos Bennehan, John
Campbell, Zachariah Herndon, Sterling Harris.
Ordered that a Tax of One shilling pr Pole, one shilling for
every three Hundred acres of Land and one shilling for every Hundred pounds
Value of Town property be levied and Collected for the payment of Jurors.
Ordered that a Tax of one shilling pr poll, one shilling for
every three Hundred acres of Land & one shilling for every Hundred pounds
value of Town Property be levied & collected for County Contingencies.
[OCPQS 7/251 – Feb 1807]
Enoch Collins is appointed Constable for Hillsboro District
and enters into Bond with Hugh Mulhollan and James Faucett his Securities
Jesse Blalock is appointed Constable for Orange District and
enters into Bond with Hugh Mulhollan & William Blalock his Securities
Bennett Partin is appointed Constable for the Town of
Hillsboro and enters into Bond with Benj’n Yeargin & James Pratt his
Securities.
Norris Compton is appointed Constable for Orange District
and enters into Bond with Jno Dunn & John Willson his Securities.
???? Woody is appointed Constable for Caswell District and
enters into Bond with Jas Clendening & Zacha Lindly his Securities.
Reuben Smith is appointed Constable for Caswell District and
enters into Bond with Jno Crutchfield & Fisher Clendening his Securities.
Nathan Wells is appointed Constable for St Asaphs District
and enters into Bond with Jas McDaniel & Wm Wells his Securities.
?? Fitch is appointed Constable for Chatham District and
enters into Bond with Thos Bird & James Faucett his Securities.
Boston Isley is appointed Constable for Chatham District and
enters into Bond with Mathew Barber & Jas Faucett his Securities.
?? Guess is appointed Constable for St Marys District and
enters into Bond with ?? Carrington, Jno Williams, Josiah Warren & James
Warren his Securities.
??? Carrington is appointed Constable for St Marys District
and enters into Bond with Geo Carrington, Wm Carrington, Asyle Moore & Jno
Willson his Securities.
Wm Andrews is appointed Constable for St Thos District and
enters into Bond with John Taylor & Wm McCauley his Securities.
Joseph Dixon is appointed Constable for St Marks District
and enters into Bond with Benj Yeargin & Jno Redman his Securities.
[OCPQS 7/252 – Feb 1807]
Friday 27th of Feb’y 1807, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: A B Bruce, David Mebane, Ca Campbell} Esqrs.
Daniel Cloud & Wife vs Levi Whitted Admr &c} Pett
and demurrer. On Argument, Demurrer allowed. On motion of the Plffs to amend
their petition, It is allowed on their Payment of full Costs up to this Term.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from William Shepherd to
John Paul was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Armstrong a
subscribing Witness & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/296.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Nunn to Mary Pratt was
duly proved in open court by the Oath of Pleasant Henderson a Subscribing
witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/293.]
[OCPQS 7/253 – Feb 1807]
Ordered that Elizabeth William Baldwin pay unto
Elizabeth Newton the Sum of Twenty Seven pounds as follows vizt Two pounds
immediately, five pounds at the end of One year and five pounds annually
thereafter until the whole is paid for the Support & maintenance of a Child
of which Elizabeth Newton hath lately been delivered & of which the said
William Baldwin Stands charged according to Law with being the reputed father.
[See Bastardy Bonds, image 1179. See also OCPQS 8/157]
A Deed from John Fury to John Robinson with the names of
Thomas Douglass & Pulliam Williamson & the mark of Janet Douglass
thereto Subscribed as Witnesses being offered for probate, Joseph Armstrong was
duly Sworn who deposed that he was well acquainted with Thomas Douglass, had
frequently seen him write, know his hand writing Well, that the said Deed was
written in the hand writing of said Douglass and his name thereto Subscribed
also in his hand writing, and that the said Pulliam Williamson had some time
past abscented from the County of Person & gone out of the State. It is
therefore Ordered that the said Deed be registered. [See ODB 13/26.]
[OCPQS 7/254 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Payne to John Thompson
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of John Whitted one of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/323]
The Execution of a Deed from Nathan Wells to Stephen Wells
was duly proved in open Court on the affirmation of William Wells a Subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/339.]
The Execution of a Deed from Richard Bull to John Thompson
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of John Woody a Subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/306.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Archibald D Murphey to
John Cabe was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Joseph Caldwell a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/305.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Jonas Laurence to John
Taylor was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Thomas H Taylor a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/297.]
The Execution of a Deed from Arch’d D Murphey to John Taylor
Sr was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Thomas H Taylor a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/306.]
[OCPQS 7/255 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from John Justus to John Thompson
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Thomas Whitted a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/307.]
The Execution of a Deed from Powell Riggains & wife to
Francis Barbee was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of William Barbee a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/308.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Nunn to Hugh Curry was
duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Jarratt Yeargain a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/294.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Davis to James Davis was
duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Edward Couch a Subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/317.]
The Execution of a Power of Attorney from William Minor to
John Stroud was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Henry Lloyd one of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/313.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Greeson to Daniel Clapp
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of David Fogleman a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/311.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from William Moreland &
others to John Cabe was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Joseph
Caldwell a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB
12/305.]
[OCPQS 7/256 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from John Redman to James Warren was
duly proved in open Court on the Oath of John Clinton a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/331.]
The Execution of a Deed from Turner Harwood to Edward Couch
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Benjamin Yeargain a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/300.]
The Execution of a Deed from Hugh & Martha Mulhollan to
Alexander Finley was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of William Blalock a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/313.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from William Nunn to Mary
Pratt was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Pleasant Henderson a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/296.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Williams to Matthew
Patton was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of John Thompson a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/314.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Stubbins to William
Blalock was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Joseph Stubbins a Witness
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/328.]
[OCPQS 7/257 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Robert Faucett to George
Faucett was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Edward Faucett a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/299.]
The Execution of a Deed from Absalom Knight to Robert
Kimbrough was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of John Fitch? a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/326.]
The Execution of a Deed Power of Attorney from
Charles Stanford to John Bason was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of
Edward Faucett a Subscribing Witness thereto, Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 12/299.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Wortham to Joseph
Armstrong was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Asael Moore a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/340.]
The Execution of a Deed from Isaac Bracken to John Bracken
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Charles Shanks a witness thereto
and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/335.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Moore to Joseph Armstrong
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Mark Harris a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/341.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Edwards to Alexander Hatch
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Mark Durham a Subscribing Witness
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/324.]
[OCPQS 7/258 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Cooke to William Pickett
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Joseph Dixon a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/327.]
The Execution of a Deed from Ruth Simmons to Thomas Stroud
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of Thomas Stroud a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/315.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Thomas Edwards to
Benjamin Yeargain & Jarrett Yeargain was duly proved in open Court on the
Oath of Pleasant Henderson a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 12/320.]
The Execution of a Deed from George Guess to William Laws
was duly proved in open Court on the Oath of George Laws Jr? a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/330.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Benton & Abner B
Bruce attos &c to John Taylor Sr was duly proved in open Court on the Oath
of John McKerall a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 12/333.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Carter Jr to William
Lindley was duly proved in open Court on the affirmation of Nathaniel Carter a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/308.]
[OCPQS 7/259 – Feb 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from James Trice to John Bevill was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Shepperd a Subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/311.]
The Execution of a Deed from Evan Jeffreys to Andrew
Robertson was duly acknowledged in open Court and Ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 12/318.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Isaac Bracken to Evan
Jeffers was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Andrew Robertson a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/289.]
The Execution of a Deed from William McCauley to Andrew
McCauley was duly acknowledged in open Court & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 12/296.]
The Execution of a Deed from Isaac Bracken to John Bracken
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Charles Shanks a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/335.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Campbell to James Lapslie
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Campbell a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/288.]
The Execution of a Deed from Elizabeth Murdock to William
Murdock was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Murdock a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/316.]
[OCPQS 7/260 is blank.]
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