Feb Term 1808
[OCPQS 7/359 – Feb 1808]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of pleas & quarter
Sessions begun & held for Orange County on the fourth Monday in February
1808. Present: Abner B Bruce, Samuel Benton, Catlet Campbell, James Webb}
esqrs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias Ex’d, viz: William
Horton, Samuel Child, William Whitted Jr, William Bond, John Workman, John
Holden, Morgan Hart, Levi Jackson, Samuel Cloud, Eli Hill, Abel Thompson, James
Lapslie, Thomas Whitted, Charles Christmas, Joseph Tate, Joseph McCaddams,
Samuel White, James Murdock, John Woods, George Fossett Jr, William Gant,
Benjamin Roney, Robert Murray, Thomas Vinson, George Garrison, Robert Thompson,
Nath’l Newland, James Clendenin, William Morrow, Joseph Baker.
[OCPQS 7/360 – Feb 1808]
Grand Jury impannelled & Sworn, vizt: Morgan Hart,
George Garrison, Samuel Child, William Bond, John Woods, William Gant, Nathan’l
Newland, Levi Jackson, James Clendenin, Eli Hill, William Horton, Abel
Thompson, Samuel Whi????, Thomas Vin?????, George Fossett.
William Andrews Sworn to Attend the Grand Jury as Constable.
Remaining Jurors who have appeared & qualified: James
Lapslie, Joseph Tate, Joseph Baker, Wm Murray, Joseph McCaddams, James Murdock,
John Holden, Robert Morris.
[OCPQS 7/361 – Feb 1808]
Jurors of the Original Pannell who have not appeared, vizt:
Charles Christmas, Samuel Cloud, William Whitted. John Workman, Robert
Thompson, William Morrow, Robert Murray, Benjamin Roney.
Daniel Cloud & wife v. Levi Whitted Adm} To try the
following Issue viz whether in the life time of Martha Neal any contract was
made between her & her daughter Sarah now the wife of the defendant by
which on the death of said Martha the Negro Salley mentioned in the proceedings
should become the property of the said defendant’s wife absolutely. And if they
find that there was no such contract then what is the Value of the Negro
Salley? Jury Sworn: James Lapslie, Joseph Tate, Joseph Baker, William Murray,
Joseph McCaddams, John Holden, Robert Morrow, Nicholas Durning, Maurice
Ballard, Solomon Nevill, James McClure. Find the Issue in favor of the
Defendant respecting the Negro Girl Sally in favor of the Defendant Levi
Whitted Admr.
[OCPQS 7/362 – Feb 1808]
Christopher Swindle vs Joshua Minniard} Jury charged: John
Coble, Nicholas Holt, Richard Workman, William Shaw, Edward Walton, James
Patterson, Stewart Dixon, Samuel Whitesell, Joseph Harder, Caleb Harvey, Isaac
Lint, James Faucett. Assess the Plffs Damages to 6d & Costs.
Daniel Cloud vs Woods & McBroom} Same Jury charged. Find
the dollars mentioned in the Bond to be of the Value of £50 & assess the
Plffs Damages to £11.57 & Costs. [totaling] £61.57.
[OCPQS 7/363 – Feb 1808]
George Carrington vs Sampson Woods} Same Jury charged.
Assess the Plffs Damages in Principal & Interest to £55.9.1 & Costs.
Geo Carrington vs John Carden: Same Jury charged. Assess the
plaintiffs Damages in principal & Interest to £37.1.2 & Costs.
George Carrington vs Ashby Dunnagan} Same Jury charged. find
Assess the Plaintiffs Damages in Principal & Interest to £139.10/ &
Costs.
[OCPQS 7/364 – Feb 1808]
The Execution of a Deed from Charles Carroll to Mark Barbee
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Stephen Pritchard a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/98.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Moore to James Moore was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of Andrew Moore a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/75.]
The Execution of a Deed from Matthew McCauley to George
Johnston was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Craig a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/105.]
The Execution of a Deed from Matthew McCauley to George
Johnston was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Craig a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/106.]
The Execution of a Deed from George Carrington to James
Warren was duly acknowledged in open Court by George Carrington the Subscriber
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/73.]
The Execution of a Deed from Susannah Whitted to William
Kirkland & James Phillips was duly proved in open Court by the oath of
William Horton a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 13/109.]
The Execution of a Deed from Hugh Loving to John Powell Sr
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Thomas Powell a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/104.]
[OCPQS 7/365 – Feb 1808]
Tuesday Morning 23rd February 1808, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: Samuel Benton, Catlet Campbell, Isaac Holt}
esqrs.
Archibald Henderson vs Joseph Tyrrell & Wm B Mebane}
Henry Neal bail &c for Joseph Farrell in this Case brings his Principal
into Court & Surrenders him in discharge of said Bail. And Plaintiffs
Council being present did not pray said Tyrrell in Custody.
The Execution of a Deed from Caleb Wilson to David Ray was
duly acknowledged in open Court by Caleb Wilson the Subscriber thereto &
Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/92.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Criswell Sr to John
Criswell Jr was duly acknowledged in open Court by John Criswell Sr the
Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/74.]
[OCPQS 7/366 – Feb 1808]
Norwood Hoskins vs James Lockhart} Jury charged: James
Lapslie, Joseph Tate, Joseph Baker, William Murray, Joseph McCaddams, James
Murdock, John Holden, Robert Morrow, Nicholas Durning, John Wilson, Nicholas Durning
Holt, David Rainey. Find the Defendant Guilty, that there is no justification
& assess the Plffs Damages to 1/ & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from John Hagwood to David Faucett
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Robert Tinnen a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/93.]
The Execution of a Deed from David Faucett to William &
James Clark was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Lapslie a
Subscribing Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/95.]
[OCPQS 7/367 – Feb 1808]
N & J Harder vs Joseph Ming} Debt, Null tut record. The
Court adjudges that there is such record. Jury charged: James Lapslie, Joseph
Tate, Joseph Baker, William Murray, Joseph McCaddams, James Murdock, John
Holden, Robert Morrow, Nicholas Durning, John Wilson, David Rainey, Nicholas
Holt. Find that that there is no Release or set off, that the Value of
the Kentucky Money & Dollars mentioned in the record declared on are of
the Value of is £2013.14.6 & assess the Plffs Damages to £120.16.4
& Costs. [totaling] 2134.10.10.
[OCPQS 7/368 – Feb 1808]
William Elliott vs James Mason} Samuel Bristow a Witness in
behalf of the Plaintiff being called by the Sheriff & failing to appear
according to the Subpoena served on him is fined according to Act of Assembly.
Elizabeth Nunn vs David Nunn & others} Petition. Jury
charged: Wm Hopkin Hopson, James McClure, Benjamin Peelor, Joseph
Marcom, Joseph Harder, John Ray, Wm Carrington, Isaac Lint, John Redmon, John
Hyde, Edward Walton, Theophilus Thompson. Find that the Deeds were not made
with intention to defraud the Widow & Judgment for the Defendants, appeals.
[OCPQS 7/369 – Feb 1808]
George Carrington vs John Copley Jr} Jury No 1 charged. Find
no payment or set off & assess the plaintiffs damages to £.19.6. Prin
32.18.11. [totaling] 33.18.5.
George Carrington vs Samuel Southerland} Same Jury. Find no
payment or set off & assess the plaintiffs damages to £6.3.6 & Costs.
Prin 68.13.4. [totaling] 64.15.10.
Tarlton Johnston vs Jonathan Forrest} Same Jury. Find the
Bond declared on to be the Act & Deed of Def’t, that there is no pay’t or
set off & assess the plaintiffs Damages to £1.6 & Costs. [principal]
40. [totaling] £41.6.
[OCPQS 7/370 – Feb 1808]
John Street vs John McKerall} Same Jury. Plaintiffs called
& non Suit.
John Estes’s Ex[ecutri]x vs William Cain} Same Jury. Find
that the Defendant did not assume.
The Execution of a Deed from Ashby Dunnagan to Edward
Wortham was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Cain a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/76.]
The Execution of a Deed from William F Strudwick to Richard
Woods was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Murdock a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/78.]
[OCPQS 7/371 – Feb 1808]
Geo Carrington vs Mark Harris} Jury No 2 charged. Find no
pay’t or set off & assess the plaintiffs dams to £8.11.3 & Costs. Prin
41.16.1. [totaling] 50.7.4.
George Carrington vs William Turner} Same Jury. Find no
pay’t & Set off & Assess the plaintiffs Damages to £1.17.2. [principal]
33.16.6. [totaling] 35.13.8.
The Execution of a Deed from William Whitted to Susannah
Whitted was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Whitted a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/109.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Wilson to Jean
Wilson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Ephraim Cook a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/88.]
[OCPQS 7/372 – Feb 1808]
Andrew McBroom, Thomas Whitted, Robert Tinnen, Thomas H
Taylor & Chesley P Patterson esqrs who are named in the Commission of the
Peace appear in open Court & take the Oath of Qualification.
Zachariah Herndon vs George Carrington} Same Jury. Find that
the Defendant did assume & within three years, that there is no pay’t or
set off & assess the Plaintiffs damages to £3.4/ & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from William Killington [or
Killingsworth?] to James Webb was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
William Norwood a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 13/111.]
The Execution of a Deed from Richard Faucett to David
Faucett was duly proved ackn’d in open Court by the Oath of said
????? Richard Faucett & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/94.]
[OCPQS 7/373 – Feb 1808]
Joseph Brittain vs Nathaniel Carrington} Jury No 1 charged.
Find the Bond declared on to be the Act & Deed of Defendant, that it was
not delivered as an escrow, that there is no pay’t or set off & assess the
plaintiffs damages to L.12.6 & Costs.
John Redmon vs Michael Green} Same Jury. Find that the
Defendant did assume & within three years & assess the Plaintiffs
Damages to £14/10 & Costs.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Anne Boroughs to Bryan,
Reuben & Zaccheus Boroughs was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
Stephen Gappins a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 13/93.]
[OCPQS 7/374 – Feb 1808]
The Execution of a Deed from Ashby Dunnagan to Edward
Wortham was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Cain Sr? a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/77.]
The Execution of a Deed from Mark Durham to Meriott
Robertson was duly proved ackn’d in open Court by the Oath of
Said Mark Durham & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/82.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Barbee to Mark Barbee was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Mann Patterson a Subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/97.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Booth to Mann Patterson
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Mark Booth a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/96.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Pickard [or William
Pickett?] to William H Merritt was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
William Merritt a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 13/80.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Jones to William H
Merritt was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John ???? a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/81.]
[OCPQS 7/375 – Feb 1808]
Wednesday 24th Feb 1808, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: A B Bruce, John Thompson, Thomas Brewer} esqrs.
Ordered that a Scire facias Summons issue against all
Guardians appointed by this Court since the year 1762 that have not settled
their Accounts as Guardians at this Term to appear at next Term to settle their
Accounts respectively.
The State vs Robert Clinton} Ordered that the Sheriff keep
the Defendant in confinement until he find bail for his appearance to the
Superior Court.
[OCPQS 7/376 – Feb 1808]
The State vs James Mason} Jury Sworn: James Lapslie, Joseph
Tate, Joseph Baker, William Murray, Joseph McCaddams, James Murdock, John
Holden, Robert Morrow, James Faucett, John Redmon, William Carrington, Daniel
Larren?? Find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill
of Indictment.
The State vs John Taylor} Same Jury Sworn. Find the
Defendant Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment.
[OCPQS 7/377 – Feb 1808]
The State vs Susannah Jackson} Same Jury Sworn. Find the
Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill of Ind’t.
Ordered that a notice issue to Nathan Wells Guardian to
Charity Wells to appear at next term to shew Cause why he shall not give other
Security for his Guardianship his former Securities having left the State.
The State vs James Watson} Same Jury charged. Find the
Defendant Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment.
[OCPQS 7/378 – Feb 1808]
Ordered that Nancy Weaver a child daughter of Penny
Weaver a free woman of colour be bound to ???? Roberts to learn the art &
Mystery of a spinster, and to serve him till she arrive at the age of 21 years
– she being born on 8th Octo 1792. [Bond not found.]
Ordered that Lucy Weaver daughter of Penny Weaver a free
woman of colour, born on the 1?th day of September 1794, be bound to William
Roberts till she arrive at the age of 21 years to learn the art & mystery
of a spinster. [Bond not found.]
Ordered that Edith Weaver daughter of Penny Weaver a free
woman of colour, born on the ?? July 1795, be bound to James Latta son of ?????
till she arrives at the age of 21 years, to learn the art & mystery of a
spinster. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 500.]
Ordered that Elizabeth or Betty Weaver, daughter of Penny
Weaver a free Woman of colour born 2nd July 1796 be bound to John
Latta son of Thomas till she arrives at the age of 21 years, to learn the art
& Mystery of a spinster. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 499.]
Ordered that Franky Weaver daughter of Penny Weaver born the
5th July 1797 be bound to Edward Harris till she arrives at the age
of 21 years to learn the art & Mystery of a spinster. [See Apprentice
Bonds, image 492. Franky was re-bound at OCPQS 8/239 to Nathaniel Carrington.]
[OCPQS 7/379 – Feb 1808]
Ordered that Penny Weaver daughter of Penny Weaver a free
woman of colour born Nov 4th ???? be bound to Rob’t Harris till she
arrives at the age of 21 years to learn the art & mystery of a spinster.
[See Apprentice Bonds, image 498.]
Ordered that Simon Weaver son of Penny Weaver a free woman
of colour born the 17th day of April 1800 be bound to Duncan Cameron
till he arrives at the age of 21 years to learn the art & mystery of a
farmer. [Bond not found.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Morgan to John Craig was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Fredrick Collier a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/68?]
The Execution of a Deed from Rachel Phillips to John
Phillips was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Henry Trolinger a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/79.]
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel May to Tobias May was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Isaac Holt a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/82.]
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel May to Tobias May was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Isaac Holt a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/83.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Eubank to William
Keeling was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Keeling a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/88.]
[OCPQS 7/380 – Feb 1808]
The Execution of a Deed from John Hogg to William Kirkland
& James Phillips was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Gavin Alves a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/110.]
The Execution of a Deed Bill of Sale from James
Wilson to Jacob Troxler was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Isaac Holt
a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/83.]
The Execution of a Deed from the heirs of John Lynn Dec’d to
Isaac Holt was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Stephen Wells a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/84.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Trousdale to Henry
Albright was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Levin Wood? a Subscribing
Witness & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/78.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James A Morgan to
Chesley P Patterson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Christopher
Barbee a Subscribing Witness & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/96.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Morrow to John Morrow
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Criswell a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/86.]
[OCPQS 7/381 – Feb 1808]
Thursday Morning 25th Feb 1808, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: John Thompson, Abner B Bruce, Jonathan
Lindley} esqrs.
Wm P Mangum vs John Chizenhall} Jurt? Ex. Ordered that the
plaintiff in this Case have leave to withdraw the papers.
Ordered that Richard Thompson be appointed Guardian to
Isaiah Horneday who enters into Bond with Duncan Cameron his Sec’y in the Sum
of £100.
Administration on the Estate of Wm Davis Dec’d is granted to
George Horner who enters into bond with Robert Murdock & Sutton Ward his
Sec’s in the Sum of £500.
[OCPQS 7/382 – Feb 1808]
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following persons to
attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court: Robert Tinnen esqr, Mann Patterson,
Tho Holloway, Robert Eaton, Wm Carrington Sr, Isaac Hall, Samuel Stewart,
Thomas Moore, William Wilkerson Jr, James Murdock, Thomas Davis, Jno Pickard
(of Jno), James Roney, Samuel Woods, William Shepperd, John Walker, Reuben
Smith, James Ray ???, Tho Carmichael, Wm Kirk, Tho Lynch, John Workman, John
Sharp, Mich’l Holt esq, Jno Strayhorn, James Thompson, Daniel Cloud, Isham
Thrift, Jacob Greer, Joseph Dixon.
[OCPQS 7/383 – Feb 1808]
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following persons to
attend as Jurors at the next County Court, vizt: Aaron Walker, Tho McCracken,
Samuel Woody (of Jos), Tho Lloyd, Tho Wilson, Sam’l Ector, Peter Foust, John
Warren, James Tate, Benjamin Crutchfield, John Stroud, John Shepperd, Henry
Albright, Robert Hunter, Joseph Kirkland, Alex’r Boreland, Will J Cain, Benj’n
Whitby, John Piggott, Benjamin Barbee, James Robinson, Tobias May, James Hart,
James Williams, William Cabe, Henry Edwards, David Harvey Mark Pickett,
William Bailey, John Thompson, George Neese.
[OCPQS 7/384 – Feb 1808]
It appearing to the Court that James Underhill has died
Intestate, that no person claims to right of Adm’n on his Estate, It is
therefore Ordered that James Davis be appointed Administrator ad Collegendum of
the Estate of said dec’d.
Daniel Cloud & Wife vs Levi Whithed Admr} The Court
adjudges & decrees that the Defendant pay to the Plaintiff Daniel Cloud
& wife the Sum of £44.5.4 & that the Plaintiff pay all the Costs of
Suit. And it is further adjudged & decreed that the other Plaintiffs have
been fully paid & Satisfied, appeal prayed.
[OCPQS 7/385 – Feb 1808]
Present the following Justices, vizt: John Latta, James
Latta, John Campbell, Thomas Whithed, Robert Tinnen, William Shepperd, James
Mebane, Joseph Clendening, Herbert Sims, Jonathan Lindley, John Umstead, Abner
B Bruce, William Dickie, William Barbee, Samuel Benton, John Thompson, William
McCauley, David Mebane, Isaac Holt, Andrew McBroom, David Allison, John Rhodes,
Chesley P Patterson, John Taylor, James Webb, John Cabe, Sterling Harris, Thomas
Brewer, James Moore.
Ordered that a Tax of one Shilling & three pence be
levied & collected for the payment of County Contingencies. Ordered that a
Tax of Nine pence on each poll, nine pence on each £100 Value of Town property
& nine pence on each three hundred Acres of Land be levied & collected
from the payment of County Jurors.
[OCPQS 7/386 – Feb 1808]
Ordered that a Tax of Six pence on each poll, six pence on
each £100 Value of Town property & six pence on each three hundred Acres of
Land [be levied & collected] for the payment of repairs [to] our public
Buildings.
Ordered that the County Trustee pay to William Merritt the
Sum of Twenty one pounds five Shillings for Building a Bridge across Bens Creek
& supporting Said Bridge for seven years out of any money public
money now in his hands. [See Dunaway's Bridge Records, page 21.]
Ordered that the County Trustee pay to Rosannah Sears the
Sum of Seventeen pounds Ten Shillings that Sum being the damages sustained by
her on Account of a new road passing through her plantation as assessed by a
Jury.
[OCPQS 7/387 – Feb 1808]
Ordered that the County trustee pay to Henry Sears the Sum
of fifteen pounds it being the damages sustained by him on Account of a new
road passing through his plantation as assessed by a Jury.
Ordered that a Tax of One Shilling on each black poll
(except those living in the Town of Hillsboro} be levied and Collected for the
payment of patrolls.
[OCPQS 7/388 – Feb 1808]
Mark Barbee is appointed Guardian to William Barbee an
Infant under the Age of twenty one years & enters into Bond with
Christopher Barbee his Sec’y in the Sum of £100.
On the petition of Mark Barbee & Wm Barbee by his
Guardian, It is Ordered that Mann Patterson, Chesley P Patterson, John Moore,
George Johnston & Reuben Boroughs be appointed Commissioners together with
Hugh Mulhollan Surveyor to divide the Lands lying in this County devised by
John Barbee Dec’d to his Sons Mark, Young & William & to report their
proceeding to next Court.
The Execution of a Deed from Robert Berry Sr to William
Stagg was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Cock a Subscribing
Witness & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/87.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Cates to Abner Cates was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Shadrach Chandler a Witness &
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/104.]
[OCPQS 7/389 – Feb 1808]
Administration on the Estate of Sarah Turner is granted to
James McCallon who enters into Bond with Robert Murdock & Henry Trolinger
his Securities in the Sum of £200.
Leonard Carlton former Guardian of Wright House, Lewis
House, John House & Salley House Children of Peter House comes into Court
and resigned his Guardianship. Whereupon Ezekiel Trice is appointed Guardian to
said Wright House, Lewis House, John House & Salley House.
Ordered that Leonard Carlton Guardian of Wright House, Lewis
House, John House & Salley House Children of Peter House have until next
Term to settle his Account of his Guardianship.
[OCPQS 7/390 – Feb 1808]
Ordered that William Barbee have leave to stop the old road
leading through his plantation, the new road being now open.
Ordered that Leonard Carlton who [was] Guardian of Elizabeth
and Polley Shaw House & who is now Guardian of Wright House, Lewis
House, John House & Salley House Sell at Public Sale at Nine Months credit
two Negroes Eliza & Jane the property of said Six children for the purpose
of making a Division of said property among them.
Rebecca McCaddams Widow of James McCaddams Dec’d comes into
Court and dissents to her husbands Will. [See OWB D/187.]
James McCaddams came into Court & qualified as Executor
to the last Will & Testament of James McCaddams Dec’d heretofore proved in
this Court.
[OCPQS 7/391 – Feb 1808]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Wilson & others to
Caleb Wilson was duly proved in open Court & ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 13/100.]
The Execution of a Deed from Abram Rickman to Mark Barbee
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Mann Patterson a Subscribing
Witness & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/99.]
The Execution of a Deed from Isaac Hicks to Henson Cotter
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Gidden Price a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/86.]
The Execution of a Deed from Martha Devonport & others to
Miles Wells was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Robert McKee a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/89.]
The Execution of a Deed from Martha Davenport & others
to John Hulet was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Robert McKee a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/89.]
The Execution of a Deed from Susanna & Stephen Ward to
Exrs &c to Stephen Ward was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
Stephen Wells a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 13/90.]
[OCPQS 7/392 – Feb 1808]
The Execution of a Deed from John Wheely to Benjamin Wheely
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Keelin a Subscribing
Witness & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/85.]
The Execution of a Deed from Francis Willis to Peter Willis
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Snipes a Subscribing
Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/85.]
The Execution of a Deed from Ephraim Cates to Jonathan
Kenneday was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Abner Cates a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/103.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Copley to Charles
Dunnagan was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Henry Goodrich a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/78.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Morgan, Solo Morgan &
Jacob Flowers to Francis Long [Francis Jones?] was duly proved in open Court by
the Oath of John Craig a Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 13/107.]
[OCPQS 7/393 – Feb 1808]
Thursday 26th Feb 1808, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: J Taylor, Thomas Whitted, John Cabe} esqrs.
Edward Bartlet comes into Court & takes the Oath necessary
for his qualification as Deputy Sheriff for this County.
Ordered that unless Henry Goodloe the Undertaker &
Builder of the Bridge across Eno River near the Town of Hillsboro put the same
in good repair on or before the first day of April next that Suit be commenced
on his bond against him.
[OCPQS 7/394 – Feb 1808]
Ordered that Warren Burnside Son of Susannah Thompson now of
the age of 8 years April next be bound to William Jackson until he arrive at
lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [Bond not found.]
Ordered that William Underhill Son of James Underhill Dec’d
now of the age of 11 years March next be bound to Thomas Hatch until he arrive
to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a Carpenter. [Bond not found.]
Ordered that Serina Underhill daughter of James Underhill
Dec’d be bound to John McCauley until she arrive at lawful age to learn the Art
& mistery of a Spinster she being now the age of Seven years. [See
Apprentice Bonds, image 486. See also OCPQS 8/639 where she was re-bound to
William Partin.]
[OCPQS 7/395 – Feb 1808]
John Taylor esqr is appointed Guardian pendente lite to
Elizabeth Horton.
[OCPQS 7/396 – Feb 1808]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James A Morgan to
Chesley Morgan Patterson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
Christopher Barbee a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 13/100.]
The Execution of a Deed from Ephraim Cates to James Kenneday
Sr was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Abner Cates a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/103.]
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from Sihon Bobbitt to
Joseph B Shaw & John Gooch was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
Morgan Carrington a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 13/91.]
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Yeargain to John Craig
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Fredrick Collier a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/108.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Curry to Ephraim Cates
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Jonathan Kenneday a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/102.]
[OCPQS 7/397 – Feb 1808]
Saturday Morning 27th Feb’y 1808, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: Samuel Benton, Abner B Bruce, Tho Whithed}
esqrs.
John Williams of lawful age comes into Court an[d] chooses
William Kirkland his Guardian who enters into Bond with David Yarbrough &
James Webb his Securities in the Sum of £1000.
Mary Williams of lawful age comes into Court & chooses
William Kirkland her Guardian who enters into Bond with David Yarbrough &
James Webb his Securities in the Sum of £1000.
[OCPQS 7/398 – Feb 1808]
Samuel Bristoe & John Wilson freemen of color having
been found playing cards together & betting money on the Game & having
been brought into Court, It is Ordered that they give Security for their good
behavior & appearance at next Court and that they stand committed until
they perform this Order. It is further Ordered that they be imprisoned until 10
o’clock on Monday next.
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from John Douglass Sr to
John Douglass Jr was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Cain &
Rosannah Douglass Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 13/41.]
[OCPQS 7/399 – Feb 1808]
The Execution of a Deed from William Courtney to Joseph
Courtney was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Craig a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/71.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Trice to Mark Booth was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Mann Patterson a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/105.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Finly to John Wilkerson
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Samuel Turrentine a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/101.]
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel Cortner to Peter Cortner
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Isaac Wells a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/84.]
The Execution of a Deed from Champion Rhodes to William
Lewis was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Latta esqr a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 13/75.]
[OCPQS 7/400 is blank.]
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