Feb Term 1814
[OCPQS 8/521 – Feb 1814]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of Pleas & quarter
Sessions begun & held for the County of Orange at the Court house in
Hillsboro on the 4th Monday in February A D 1814. Present: James
Webb, David Mebane, Thomas Brewer} esqrs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias Ex’d, to wit: [blank]
[OCPQS 8/522 – Feb 1814]
Grand Jury impannelled & Sworn: Wm Clark, Taylor Duke,
William Faucett, Thomas Gill, John Morgan, John Noble, James Cain, Thomas
Horner, David Cook, Moses Lynch, And’w McCauley, Goodman Nevill, John Sharp,
William Anderson, John Johnston.
Reuben Smith Sworn to attend the Grand Jury as Constable.
Remaining Jurors of the Original panel who have appeared
& qualified: Andrew Watson, John Leigh, Daniel Albright, Robert Tinnen,
William Gant.
[OCPQS 8/523 – Feb 1814]
A Deed from Richard Hargraves and Mary his Wife to Edward
McClusky having been heretofore proved as to Richard Hargraves, On Motion,
James Webb & David Mebane esqs are appointed to take the private
examination of Mary Hartgraves as to her Execution of said, Who report that she
acknowledges that she executed the same freely, voluntarily & of her own
accord with[out] the compulsion of her said Husband. It is therefore Ordered that
the said Deed be registered.
James Walker’s Exrs vs Archer Harris} Jury charged: Andrew
Watson, John Leigh, Daniel Albright, Robert Tinnen, William Gant, Robert
Walker, Amos Nichols, John Barbee, Sampson Moore, Wm Warren, Thomas Taylor –
assess the plaintiffs Damages to 1d & Costs.
[OCPQS 8/524 – Feb 1814]
John McKerall vs Samuel Child} Andrew Crabtree a witness in
behalf of the plaintiff being called & failing to appear according to the
Subpoena served on him is fined according to Law.
George Riggs vs Benjamin Bullock Adm} No 1 Jury Charged, to
wit: Andrew Watson, John Leigh, Daniel Albright, Robert Tinnen, William Gant,
John Barbee, Sampson Moore, William Warren, Thomas Taylor, Stephen Taylor, Hugh
Mulhollan, Gasper Long. Juror withdrawn.
[OCPQS 8/525 – Feb 1814]
Geo Carrington vs Thomas Carrington} Jury charged: Robert
Walker, Amos Nichols, Robert Hall, James Strayhorn, John Holmes, Henry
Albright, Richard Blackwood, Wm McMillen, Wm M Ballard, William Wallace, John
Cable, Sam’l Couch. Juror withdrawn.
Joseph Dixon vs Joseph Marcum} Same Jury charged. Find the
Defendant Guilty & within One year that the Statute of Limitation
doth not bar the plffs Action & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £45.7.8
& Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Dishon to Isaac Holden
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Isaac Jackson a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/62.]
[OCPQS 8/526 – Feb 1814]
L Rainey vs John Street} Jury No 1 charged. Find that the
Defendant did assume, that there is no payment or set off & assess the
Plffs Damages to £7.10.
The Execution of a Deed from George Johnston to William
& Edward Robson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Craig a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [In left margin:]
delivered to E Robson. [See ODB 14/367.]
The Execution of a Deed from Shurly W King to Richard
Blackwood was duly acknowledged in open Court by the Subscriber thereto and Ordered
to be registered. [See ODB 14/613.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Pickard to John Newland
was duly proved in open Court by the affirmation of Nathaniel Newlin a Subscriber
thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/622.]
[OCPQS 8/527 – Feb 1814]
Tuesday 1st March 1814, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: James Mebane, James Webb, Zachariah Herndon} esqrs.
James Murray &c vs Charles Broom} Jury charged No 1:
Andrew Watson, John Leigh, Daniel Albright, Robert Tinnen, Henry Albright, John
Holmes, Mason Tapley, John Ray, Isaiah Marcum, William Warren, Elisha Smith,
William Gant. Find the Defendant Guilty & assess the plffs Damages to £7.10
& Costs.
Tho V Hargis vs Hugh Montgomery} Same Jury charged.
Plaintiff called & non Suit. John Hopkins a Witness in behalf of the
plaintiff being called by the Sheriff but failing to appear according to the
Subpoena served on him is fined according to Act of Assembly.
[OCPQS 8/528 – Feb 1814]
Luke Simpson vs William Wilkins} Jury charged No 2: Thomas
Taylor, David Yarbrough, Moses Gwinn, James Lindly, William Chambers, John
Hunt, Robert Eaton, Alexander Mason, Willis Sellars, John Long, Fredrick
Taylor, Abel Rainey – find the Defendant Guilty & within Six Months, that
there is no Justification & assess the Plffs Damages to £57.10.
James Webb vs Sam’l Dickins Admr &c} Jury No 1 charged,
find the Value of the money mentioned in the bond & assumpsit declared on
to be of the Value of £117.12.8 principal money & assess the plaintiffs
Damages to £20.15.6 which is Int.
[OCPQS 8/529 – Feb 1814]
Barnabas O’Farrill vs Dan’l Carthy Admr} Same Jury charged,
find all the pleas in favor of the Plff & assess his Damages to £3.6.
A Deed from Jonathan Lindly to Isaac Harvey having been
produced to this Court with the Certificate of Walter Taylor esq’r one of the
Judges in & over the Territory of Indiana certifying the due execution of
said Deed by said Jonathan Lindly, It is Ordered that the said Deed &
Certificate thereon be registered. [See ODB 14/330.]
David Ray & Co vs David H Nunn} Jury Charged: James
Mason, Stephen Taylor, Robert Mebane, Erasmus Compton, James Gant, William
Holt, Robert Morrow, Aaron Walker, Thomas Vincent, William Murray, Gasper Long,
John Gant – find all the Issues in favor of the plaintiff & assess the
Plffs Damages to £24.8.7 which is Principal money & £4.17.6 which is Int.
[OCPQS 8/530 – Feb 1814]
Squire Shearman vs George Carrington} Jury Charged: James
Mason, Robert Mebane, Stephen Taylor, Erasmus Compton, William Holt, James
Gant, Robert Morrow, Aaron Walker, Gasper Long, Thomas Vincent, John Ray,
Daniel Cloud – find that the Def’t did assume & assess the Plffs Damages to
£1.18/.
James Thompson vs John L Kirk} Jury No 1 charged, find the
Value of the Money mentioned in the bond declared on to be £42.5/ & assess
the Plffs Dams to 15/9 which is Int.
[OCPQS 8/531 – Feb 1814]
Tho Taylor Exr vs Stephen Taylor & Moses Gwinn} Jury
charged: James Mason, Robert Mebane, Erasmus Compton, William Holt, James Gant,
Robert Morrow, Aaron Walker, Gasper Long, Thomas Vincent, John Ray, Daniel
Cloud, John Flinthem – find all the issues in favor of plff & assess his
Damages to £4 & Costs, appeal prayed. John Ray & William Murray Sec’y.
Morgan Vardeman vs Samuel Holmes} Jury No 1 charged, find
the Value of the money in the bond declared on to be £83.6.4 & assess plffs
Damages to £49.15 which is Int & Costs.
[OCPQS 8/532 – Feb 1814]
Sampson Moore ass’ee vs Edward Riggains} Jury No 1 Charged,
find no pay’t or set off & assess Plffs Damages to £7.1.6 which is Int,
Prin 100.
Joseph Caldwell Exr &c vs William P Mangum} Jury No 1
Charged, find all the Issues in favor of the Plff & assess the Plffs
Damages to £68.8/.
James Child & Co vs James H Lewis} Jury No 1 charged,
find no payment & assess the Plffs Damages to £12.6.7.
Elizabeth Wilfong vs Daniel Carthy Admr} Jury No 1 charged.
Assess the plffs Damages to £156.11.3.
[OCPQS 8/533 – Feb 1814]
James S Smith vs Benjamin Rainey Ex’r} Jury No 1 Charged,
assess the Plffs Damages to £59.10/.
John Green Senr? vs James H Lewis} Jury charged: James
Mason, James Gant, Erasmus Compton, Tho Vincent, Robert Morrow, Aaron Walker,
William Holt, Robert Eaton, Tho McCracken, Joseph B Shaw?, Daniel Albright,
John Flintham – find no payment, that the money mentioned in the Bond is of the
Value of £200 & assess plff Dams to £5 & Costs.
Will Kirkland Senr vs James H Lewis} Jury charged, find no
pay’t, that the Prin and assess the Plffs Damages to £2.4 Int.
[OCPQS 8/534 – Feb 1814]
The Execution of a Deed from James Osborn to Simpson Harris
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Michael Holt a Subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/618.]
The Execution of a Deed from William F Strudwick to James
Kirk was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Kirkland a Subscribing
Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/606.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Robert Turner to David
Tinnen was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Robert Tinnen a Subscribing
Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/594.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sarah Wilson to James Dollar
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Dollar a Subscribing
Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/611.]
The Execution of a Deed from Peter Tickle to Conrod Tickle
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Cable a Subscribing Witness
thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/621.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Pickett to Zachariah
Trice was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Chesley P Patterson a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/612.]
[OCPQS 8/535 – Feb 1814]
Wednesday 2nd March 1814, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Isaac Holt, James S Smith, Thomas Whithed} esqrs.
John Young County Trustee vs Daniel Carthy Adm’r} [Jury:]
Andrew Watson, John Leigh, Robert Tinnen, Daniel Albright, Henry Albright, John
Holmes, William Hall, Edward Robson, John O’Kelly, Isaiah Marcum, Charles
Trice, William Gant. Find that Defendants Testator did assume and assess the
Plffs Damages to £54.8.4 being the Balance due from said Testator to the County
of Orange.
The Execution of a Deed from Stephen Wells to Henry Eulis
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Martin Staley a Subscribing Witness
thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/619.]
[OCPQS 8/536 – Feb 1814]
The State vs Robert Brinkley} Ind’t ass’t. Jury Sworn No 1.
Find Def’t Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Ind’t.
The State vs Isaac Holden} Jury Sworn: Andrew Watson, John
Leigh, Robert Tinnen, Daniel Albright, Henry Albright, John Holmes, William
Hall, Edward Robson, John O’Kelly, Charles Trice, William Gant, James Mason –
find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill of Ind’t.
[OCPQS 8/537 – Feb 1814]
The State vs Daniel Pickard} Jury Sworn: Andrew Watson, John
Leigh, Robert Tinnen, Daniel Albright, John Holmes, Henry Albright, William
Hall, John O’Kelly, Charles Trice, William Gant, James Mason, Richard Blackwood
– find the Def’t not Guilty.
The State vs Daniel Pickard} Same Jury Sworn. Find the
Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Ind’t.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Washington Norwood to
William Norwood was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Samuel Webb a
Subscribing Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/593.]
[OCPQS 8/538 – Feb 1814]
The State vs Andrew a Negro Slave the property of Jno
Arnold} Jury Sworn, to wit: George Reeves, John Crutchfield, Harrison Trice,
Alfred Wortham, Fredrick Taylor, James Hart, William Jinkins, Richard Fossett,
James Faucett, William Palmer, James Forsyth, Thomas Fitch. Find the Defendant Guilty
in manner & form as charged in the Information. On Motion, the Court
adjudges that the Defendant be taken hence to the Public Whipping post and
there receive upon his bare Back One Hundred Seventy five Lashes and
that the Sheriff carry this Sentence into execution immediately.
Administration of the Estate of George Laws Dec’d [is
granted] to Margret Laws Widow of said George Laws who enters into Bond with
William Horton and William Leathers her Sec’s in the Sum of £700.
[OCPQS 8/539 – Feb 1814]
Ordered that John Bowls pay to Salley Polston the Sum of
twenty seven pounds, vizt forty Shillings down, five pounds 19th
Octo next & five pounds annually thereafter until the whole be paid for the
Support & maintenance of a child of which said Sarah hath lately been
delivered and of which he stands charged as the reputed father. [See Bastardy
Bonds, images 1622, 1675, 1761, 1773, 1775, 1921 & second series 273, 275,
277, 279 & 281.]
Ordered that Charles Wilson son of John Wilson Dec’d now of
the age ten years be bound to Alfred Wortham until he arrives to lawful age to
learn the art & mistery of a farmer. [Bond not found.]
Administration on the Estate of Isaac Holden Newton
Dec’d is granted to Isaac Holden who enters into bond with James Cain his
Security in the Sum of £100.
Ordered that John O’Daniel of the age of about 12 years Son
of Wm O’Daniel Dec’d be bound to Thomas Hastings to learn the Art & mistery
of a farmer. [Bond not found.]
Ordered that Henry O’Daniel of the age of ten years son of
Wm O’Daniel Dec’d be bound to Thomas James Hastings to learn the art
& mistery of a farmer. [Bond not found.]
[OCPQS 8/540 – Feb 1814]
The Execution of a Deed from John Thompson to William Cooper
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Richard Thompson a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/600.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Robert Tinnen to Thomas
Tinnen was duly acknowledged in open Court by the Subscriber thereto and Ordered
to be registered. [See ODB 14/591.]
The Execution of a Deed from Redding Atkinson to [William
Gant &] Willis Sellars was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James
Freeland a Subscribing Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/602.]
The Execution of a Deed from Michael Holt to David Boon
& Wife was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Michael Holt a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/605.]
The Execution of a Deed of Release from Arch'd D Murphy to
Benjamin & William Rainey was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of
Michael Holt a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 14/610.]
[OCPQS 8/541 – Feb 1814]
Thursday Morning Feb’y, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Thomas Scott, Michael Holt, James Webb}.
Alexander Russell is appointed Overseer of the road from the
fork East of James Palmer’s to Murphy’s Mill with the usual hands.
Allen Cain is appointed Overseer of the road from Little
River to Cains Mill road with the usual hands.
Ordered that James O’Daniel Son of Wm O’Daniel Dec’d of the
age of 8 years be bound to Rich’d Fosset to learn the Art & mistery of a
farmer. [Bond not found.]
A report of the Jury appointed to view & lay off a road
from the old Salisbury Road East of William Holts esqr West by Daniel
Albright’s post Office to the Guilford road at Powell Troxler’s having been
returned the Court adjudges & decrees that said report be set aside and
that a Jury be appointed view said road again and assess the Damages sustained
by those through whose Land the road passes.
[OCPQS 8/542 – Feb 1814]
On petition, It is Ordered that the Sheriff summon a ??? Jury
to view the road leading from the University to Woody’s ferry near the House of
Richard Stanford esqr & lay off the same so as to pass on the South of his
house.
On motion, It is Ordered & adjudged that the road
leading from Robert Murdocks Crossing Haw River at James Murdocks Bridge by
William Rainey’s to Ephraim Cooks be made a Public road and that a Jury
be Ordered to lay off the Same and report to next Court.
Ordered that William Kirkland & Wm Whitted be appointed
Commissioners with the Treasurer of Public Buildings to contract with a proper
person to pave the Street opposite the Court house in Hillsboro. It is also
Ordered that One hundred Dollars be appropriated for that purpose out of the
monies now in the hand of the Treasurer of Public Buildings.
[OCPQS 8/543 – Feb 1814]
John Cable is appointed Overseer of the road from Abner
James’ to Adam Whitsell’s with the convenient hands.
Jacob Boon vs John Powell} O Atta, Def’t & enq’y. Jury
charged: Henry Edwards, Martin Staley, John Marshall, Thomas Fitch, John
Whitted, Wm Pendergrass, Gray Barbee, James Faucett, John Redmond, James
Nicholson, Benjamin Barker, Andrew Clements – assess the plffs Damages to £56.9.9
& Costs.
[OCPQS 8/544 – Feb 1814]
The Execution of a Deed from James Ray to John Douglass
& wife was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Rankin McKee a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/459.]
The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Mitchel & wife to
Stephen Lloyd was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William McCauley a
Subscribing Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/603.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Child to Kenneth Anderson
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Clancy a Subscribing
Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/607.]
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Turner Shff to Mrs
Frances Child was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Charles Bruce a
Subscribing Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/608.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Lockhart Sr to
William Lockhart was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Taylor a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/591.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Jeremiah Holt to Wm
Holt Jr was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Mason Tapley a Subscribing
Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/589.]
[OCPQS 8/545 – Feb 1814]
Friday 4th March 1814, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: James Webb, Henry Thompson, William Shaw} esqrs.
John Moore one of the Executors of Joseph Moore dec’d
appeared & qualified accordingly.
Administration on the Estate of Sarah Lockhart Dec’d is
granted to James Phillips who enters into Bond with James Webb and David
Yarbrough in the Sum of £1000.
The Execution of a Deed from Ephraim Roberts to James Nutt
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Latta a Subscribing Witness
thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/599.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Foust & wife to John
Clap was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Isaac Holt a Subscribing
Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/596.]
The Execution of a Deed from Elisha Bennett to John Youless
[Euliss] was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Martin Staley a
Subscribing Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/597.]
[OCPQS 8/546 – Feb 1814]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Anthony Cozort to
Isaiah Davis was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John L Carrington a
Subscribing Witness thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/586.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Phipps to Henry Forrest
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Fielding Leathers a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/587.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Anthony Cozort to
Isaiah Davis was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Fielding Leathers a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/590.]
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from David D Nutt to
Herbert Sims & Chuza Hopkins was duly acknowledged in open Court by the
Subscriber David D Nutt & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/580.]
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel Weeks to Jarratt Barnet
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Amos Wilson a Subscribing Witness
thereto And Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/588.]
The Execution of a Deed from Colby Jackson to Henry Anthony
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Daniel Albright a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/595.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Turrentine to Samuel
Turrentine & others was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas
Clancy a Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 14/572.]
[OCPQS 8/547 is blank.]
[OCPQS 8/548 is blank, but on a scrap of paper bound in here
is:]
2.10.4 James Jackson
7.70
2 6
10
6.10.10 17.70
9. 8
$26.78
Sally
Morgans 21.70
$48.48
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