May Term 1795

 

[OCPQS 5/1 - May 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 Hillsborough on the fourth Monday in May 1795. Present: Wm McCauley, Sterling Harris, Absalum Tatom} Esqrs.

The Sheriff returns the Venire facias Ex’d, to Wit: Rich’d Bennehan, Jno Cain, George Carrington, Wm Cabe, Jno Flintham, Wm Crabtree, Mann Patterson, Joseph Barbee, Wm Allen son of Jno, James Pickard Excused, Jehu Whithead, Thomas Fitch, Jno Moore, Wm Stockard, Rich’d Cockran, Thomas Howard, Jno Cooke, Lewis Horniday, Nath’l Carter, James Rogers, Jno Straine, Wm King, Wm Burges, James Crutchfield, Wm Horne, Jno Woods, Jno Lynch, Benj Dickson, Stephen Ward, James Haisting.

[OCPQS 5/2 - May 1795]

The Class of Justices of the present Court chooses Wm McCauley as Chairman.

On motion of Wm Nash Esq Att &c, Administration of the estate of Rob’t Nale Dec’d is granted to Martha Nale & Sarah Nale the Widow and daughter of the Dec’d who enters into Bond with Dan’l Cloud & Caleb Harvey their Sec’y in the sum of £ two thousand pounds. Admr Quallified in open Court. [See also accounting OCPQS 5/92.]

Henry Nale one of the orphans of Rob’t Nale Dec’d came into Court and chooses Dan’l Cloud his Guard who enters into Bond with Isaac Jackson James Miller & Wm Picket Jno Kelley in the sum of one thousand pounds.

James Miller is appointed overseer in the room of James Combs from little river to Hillsborough,

Philip Walker is appointed overseer of the road in the room of John Harvey from Quaker Creek to Stoney Creek.

Ordered that Joseph Ridge an orphan boy of the age of Sixteen years the 2nd of August next be bound to Nathan Horneday until he arrive to the age of twenty years to learn the art and mistery of Waggon making. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 232.]

Mary Scarlett vs Thomas Mulholland} Samuel Thompson & Jno Taylor two one of the witnesses summon’d in the above suit is called on their his Subpoenas and fails to appear and give evidence whereupon they were he is fined agreeable to Law. Issue Sci fa.

[OCPQS 5/3 - May 1795]

Grand Jury impanneled & sworn (to wit): John Strain F[oreman], James Hastings, Thomas Fitch, Wm King, Joseph Barbee, Mann Patterson, Wm Horn, Jno Linch, Stephen Ward, Jehu Whithead, Wm Crabtree, Ben Dixon, John Moore, Joseph Thos Howard, Wm Lockheart.

Samuel Hill sworn to attend the Grand Jury as Constable at this Term. [sideways to the left of this:] Ticket is’d for 8 days & allowance

Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno Caine, Geo Carrington, Caleb Harvey, James Miller, Dan’l Cloud, Joseph Noey, Athey Lindsey, Wm Picket, Isaac Jackson, Thomas Horne, Benj Yeargan, Thomas Bowls.
1. Mary Scarlet vs Thomas Mulholland} Appeal, find for the Defend’t.

4. Thomas Moore vs Mathew Hunter} Appeal. Same Jury sworn as in No 1 except Jno Flintham in the room of James Miller, find the Defend’t did assume, that there is no payment or satisfaction, and that Def’t did assume within three years and assess the Plaintiff’s Damages £8.14.5 & costs.

[OCPQS 5/4 - May 1795]

3. Francis Nash vs Jno McKerall} Appeal. Jury sworn, to wit: Dav’d Lynch, James Crutchfield, Jno Armstrong, Wm Burns, Tho Horton, Joseph Nickes, Peter Foust, Stephen Scarlet, Wm Clarke, Rich’d Bennehan, Rich’d Cochran, Jno Reives, find for the Plaintiff and assess his Damages to £5 and costs, that there is no payment or set off.

Elias Lewis Durham is appointed overseer of the road from Fred Loyds to Chatham County line in the room of Isham Thrift.

Henry Long is appointed overseer of the road from Christmas ford on Haw river to Ridges Mill ford on the Allemance Creek with the usual hands.

Ordered that Rob’t Pendergrass a base born child of the age of seven years called and known by the name of be bound unto Thomas Gwinn until he shall arrive to the age of twenty one years to learn the art and mistery of a Farmer. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 234.]

Jno Sharpe is appointed overseer of the road from Ridges mill ford on the Allemance Creek to the County line with the usual hands.

[OCPQS 5/5 - May 1795]

5. Joseph Nicks vs Worham Glenn} Appeal. Jury sworn, to wit: Dav’d Lynch, James Crutchfield, Jno Armstrong, Wm Burns, Tho Horton, Stephen Scarlet, Wm Clarke, Rich’d Bennehan, Jno Reeves, Rich’d Cockran, Wm Bradford, Equilla Rhodes, find for Defend’t.

Joseph Nicks, Peter Foust & James Miller Jurors who are called and fail to appear are fined ten shillings peremptorily. Ordered that Execution issue for the same.

6. Samuel Thompson Admr &c vs Andrew Burke} Appeal. Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno Caine, Geo Carrington, Caleb Harvey, Jno Flintham, Dan’l Cloud, Joseph Noey, Athey Lindsey, Wm Picket, Isaac Jackson, Thomas Horne, Benj Yeargan, Thomas Bowls. Plaintiff call’d & non suit.

The Jury who were Summon’d to lay out and mark of[f] a new road the nearest and best way from John Carringtons to the Wake County line the nearest and best way toward Raleigh, returns that the[y] met but could not agree. [See Dunaway’s Road Records, page 127.]

[OCPQS 5/6 - May 1795]

On motion of Wm Nash Esqr Atto &c, Administration of the estate of Arthur Williams be is granted to James Williams & Eliza Williams and enters into Bond with Thomas Whithead and James Lowey Sec’ys in the sum of three hundred pounds.

Administration of the estate of James Clark is granted to Mary Clark the widow of the Dec’d who enters into Bond with Thomas Jordan & James Andrew in the sum of £200. [See also administration OCPQS 6/15, inventory & accounting OCPQS 6/65.]

Daniel Huffman is appointed overseer of the Road from Guins for[d] to Col Oneals instead in the room [of] Robert McCulloch and the usual hands work on the same.

Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannel: Jno Caine, Geo Carrington, Wm Cabe, Jno Flintham, Wm Burnes, Rich’d Cockran, Jno Woods, Jno Cook, Lewis Horniday not in the Sta[te], Nath’l Carter not sum’d, James Rogers, James Crutchfield, Wm Allen not summ’d, Rich’d Bennehan.

Wm Cabe, James Rogers & Jno Woods three of the Orig Pannel of the Jury who were summon’d and but fail’d to appear at this Court are fined Ni Si agreable to Act of Assembly. Ordered that Sci fa issue vs them.

Court adjourns until tomorrow morning Nine o’clock.

[OCPQS 5/7 - May 1795]

Tuesday morning 26th May 1795, Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Sterling Harris, Shad Forrister, Hardy Hawkins, Sterling Harris, James Christmas & Absalum Tatom} Esqrs.

6. Elijah Chamberlain admr &c vs Wm Courtny Sr} Debt. Jury impanneled and sworn, to wit: Rich’d Bennehan, Richard Cockran, Jno Cook, James Crutchfield, Jno Caine, Geo Carrington, Jno Flintham, Wm Burns, Adam Sharp, Thomas Lynch, Rob’t Moore, Joseph Tate - find the Deed to be the act and Deed of the Defend’t, find the agreem’t performed, and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £5.17.6 Principal £50.

12. Wm Mebane vs Abreham Anderson} Case. Jury sworn, to wit: Jno Haisting, Wm Elliott, Thomas Horne, Sam’l Clenney, Alex Steward, Rob’t Steward, Jno Forrest, Zachariah Dickey, Rich’d Coop, Burris Estridge, Sackfield Brewer, Wm Murray - find the Defend’t did assume and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £36.19.6 & Costs.

[OCPQS 5/8 - May 1795]

15. Alex Mebane vs Jno Dunnavin} Case. Same Jury as in No 6 Sworn, find for the Plaintiff & assess his Damages to £42.11.0 & costs of suit.

16. Wm Galbreath vs Jno Turnbull} Case. Same Jury as in No 6 sworn, find for the Plaintiff one penney & costs of suit.

Joseph Armstrong Constable is fined three pounds peremtorily for his non attendance at this on this Court. Ordered that Execution issue for the same, and the sd Armstrong is dismissed from any further attend at this Court. fine remited and ordered that his ticket issue for three days attendance.

17. Jno Reeves vs James Bird} T Q C F. Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno Haisting, Wm Elliott, Tho Horne, Samuel Clenny, Alexander Steward, Rob’t Steward, Alex Boreland, Jno Forrest, Zach Dickey, Burris Estridge, Sackfield Brewer, Wm Murray - find the Defend’t guilty & and [sic] assess the plaintiffs damage to 6d & costs.

[OCPQS 5/9 - May 1795]

Capt Charles Collier is appointed overseer of the road from new hope bridge below Geo Dannels to Wake County Line, the convenient hands work on the same.

Thomas Baskett is appointed overseer of the Road from the Watters of new Hope to the Widow Moores, the usual hands work on the same.

Ordered by the Court that Jacob Troxlow is appointed overseer of the Road from Ridges Mill on the Alimance to the Guilford Line, the following hands work on the same (to wit): Anthony Thompson, Martin Niece, John Efland, George Neice, Conrod Carr, John Graves, Barton Graves, Henry Cook, Peter Fogleman, Colby Jackson, Malachi Hatmaker, Jacob Niece, John Sharp, Peter Noe, John More, Henry Cagg, Martin Shofner, Felty Niece, Ludwick Albright, George May, Barney Clapp, Isaac Burke, George A Fogleman, Jno Fogleman, Henry Friddle, Peter Poore, Jno Hawkins, Ansel Milton, Jesse Acocke, John Hobbs, Peter Smith, Nich’s Smith, John Sim, Coontz.

Ordered by the Court that William Phillips be appointed overseer of the Road from Trolingers ford on Haw River to Col O’Neals, the following (to wit) Jno Bachus, Joseph Freeland, Henry Trolinger, Gasper Long, Hugh Lovins, Jno Gant, Joel Phillips, William Phillips, David Phillips, Christopher Holt, Absolam Holt, William Oneal, William Garrett, Thomas Dixon, William Rainey.

[OCPQS 5/10 - May 1795]

William Trice is appointed Overseer of the Road in the Room of Wm Shepherd from Wm Cains quarter to Charley Trices, that the following hands Robert Campbell, Leonard Collier, John Leigh, Daniel Colter, Samuel Daniel, Robert Daniel, Charley Trice, Thomas Trice, Edward Trice.

Hugh Corrathers is appointed overseer of the Road in the Room of Wm Stroud from Col Hogans to Collins Creek, the following hands work of the same: Jas Loyd, Wm Loyd, Owen Loyd, David Trice, Jno Edwards, Wilson Bowls, Richard Stanford, Wm Stroude, Wm Mainer, Jno Conlee[?] & Jno Reaves.

Ordered by the Court that Hugh Loathlin in the Room of Allen Edwards, the following Hands work on the same: Johnson Jones, Eli Harvey, Jno Hackney, James Baker, Jno Thompson, Jas Thompson, Richard Thompson, George Thompson, Robert Loathlin.

Agreable to the prayer of and the petition of sundry Inhabitants of the County of Orange Thomas Bowls, Ordered that the following Jury lay off and mark out a new road around the sd Tho Bowls plantation the following Road: Thomas Roundtree, Jno Thompson, David Allison, James Murdock Sr, Jas Murdock Jr, Will’m McRea, Jno Wood St, David Boring, Jno Armstrong, Mich’l Robertson, Charles Roundtree, Jas Robertson, Rob’t Hall, Wm Bowles.

[OCPQS 5/11 - May 1795]

22. Lewis Kirk vs James Ball} Debt. Jury sworn, to Wit: Rich’d Bennehan, Rich’d Cochran, Jno Cook, James Crutchfield, Jno Cain, Geo Carrington, Jno Flinthom, Wm Burns, Adam Sharp, Thos Linch, Rob’t Moore, Joseph Tate - find no payment or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Dam to £15.16.10 & costs £113.19.0 [plus] 15.7.7 ½ [totaling] 129.6.7 ½

23 The Same vs The Same} Debt. Same Jury as above charged, say they find no payment or set off and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £6.16.8 & costs. Principal £128.19 [plus] 6.16.8 [totaling] 120.15.8

24. Rob’t Donaldson & Co vs Andrew Burke Esq} Debt. Same Jury as above sworn, charg’d, find that no payment set off, that on the 29th Aug’t 1794 there was payment of £75 on 1st count Bond on the second payment and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to 5d on the second count no payment or set off and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £1.10.7 & costs. In the whole £294.11.10

[OCPQS 5/12 - May 1795]

Administration of the estate of Sus Jno Ray unadministered by Jno Susanah Ray Dec’d is granted to Wm Ray Esq. [See also administration OCPQS 4/397 & OCPQS 5/33, guardianship OCPQS 5/361.]

On an Election of Sheriff for the County of Orange, Joseph Hodge is duly Elected Sheriff of Orange County for the present year.

Abner Benton Bruce is allow’d Twenty pounds for his Ex officio services as Clerk from February Court 1794 to February Court 1795, and that the County Treas pay the same.

Abner Benton Bruce is allow’d Twenty pounds for his services about the lists of Taxables of this County from February 1794 to February 1795. Ordered that the County Treasurer pay the same.

Joseph Hodge is allow’d fifty pounds for his Ex officio services from May 1794 to this Term. Ordered that the County Treasurer pay the same.

Ordered that the Collector of Public taxes Collect 2/ on every poll, eight pence on each hundred acres of Land & two shillings on each hundred pounds value of town property as a County Tax for the year 1794.

Absalum Hunt is appointed overseer of the road from Wm Rhodes to the old muster ground with the following hands, Hugh Watson, Christopher Daniel, Benj Rhodes Jr, Jno Rhodes, Wm Bryan, Jesse Couch, Mark Picket, Tho Picket, Joshua Standiford, Wm Rhodes, James Wilson, Dan’l Watson, Henry Trice, Joseph Nicks, Joseph Nicks Jr, Roger Dannel, Jno Dannel, Peter House, Dan’l Carleton.

[OCPQS 5/13 - May 1795]

Ordered by the Court that John Thompson be appointed overseer of the Road from Collinses to quaker Creek and the usual hands work on the same.

James Clark is appointed overseer of the road from James Clark’s to the fork of the road leading to Hillsbo in the room of Jno Woods.

Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following persons to attend as Jurors at our County Court to be held the 4th Monday of August next, to Wt: John Casey, John Kennon, Thomas Horner, Allen Caine, Geo Long, James Cheek, James Mitchel, Alexander Gaddis, Samuel Gaddis, Wm Mangum, James Walker (M C), Alexander Straine, James Tate, James Newland, James Morrow (of Wm), Joseph Baker, Joshua Holt, Isaac Holt, George Cliney, John McKerrel, James Miller, Thomas Cole (Merch’t), Andrew McBroom, Wm Raley (near Col Moores), Wm Picket, Rich’d Standford, Wm Stroud (Hatter), Riley Vickers, Simon White, Francis Baldridge. Venire facias issued.

[OCPQS 5/14 - May 1795]

Wednesday Morning 27th May 1795, The Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Wm McCauley, James Christmas, Jno Umstead, Shad Forrester, Absalum Tatom} Esqrs.

Ordered that Wm Huskey orphan of Jno Huskey Dec’d of the age of twelve years the 16th of April last be bound to Wm Elliott until he arrive to the age of Twenty one years to learn the art and mistery of mill wright. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 240.]

Ordered that Allen Huskey orphan of Jno Husky Dec’d of the 8 years the 4th day of September next [blank]. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 236 binding him also to William Elliott to learn to be a millwright.]

Jno Caine & George Carrington two of the original Pannel of the Jury who are call’d & do not appear are fined 20/ each peremptorily. Ordered that Ex issue. fine remited & ????d the Clerk.

25. Edmond Jones vs James Patterson & Jno Hogan} Debt. Jury sworn & charg’d, to wit: Rich’d Bennehan, Rich’d Cochran, Jno Cook, James Crutchfield, Jno Flintham, Wm Burns, Rob’t Gray, Eli Hill, Dav’d Anderson, Jno Kelley, Rob’t Breeze, Tho Horton - find no payment to amount of £57.7, no sett off & assess the Plaintiffs Dam’s to £7.16.9 16.11.9 & costs. Principal £48.13 [totaling] £55.4.9

[OCPQS 5/15 - May 1795]

26. Edm’d Jones vs James Patterson & Jno Hogan} Debt. Same Jury as in No 25 charg’d, to Wt: Jno Woods, Jno Caine, Geo Carrington, James Donaldson, Tho Horne, Wm Clark, James McDannel, Jno Armstrong, James Torrentine, Wm Elliott, Henry Thompson, Charles Kelley - find no payment or set off and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £8.10.0. Principal £100.

30. Wm Clarke et Ux vs James Donaldson} Detinue. Jury charg’d, to wit: Jno Woods, Jno Caine, Geo Carrington, Tho Horne, James McDannel, James Torrentine, Wm Elliott, Henry Thompson, Sam’l Clenney, Wm Moore, Charles Kelley, Jno Reeves - called & non Suit.

32. Rob’t Carson vs Wm Watters Esq} Case. Same Jury as in No 30 charg’d - find the Defend’t did assume and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £93.3.0 and Costs.

[OCPQS 5/16 - May 1795]

28. Frances Child vs James & Wm Elliott} Covenant. Same Jury as in No 25, find no payment or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £27.14.4 & Costs.

Thomas Nelson son of Mathew Wilson Nelson about 17 years old is bound to James McDannel to learn the art and mistery of a Farmer until he arrive to the age 21 yrs. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 238.]

Jesse Nelson son of Mathew Nelson about the age of 15 years is bound unto James McDannel as above. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 230.]

Ordered that Martha Nale & Sarah Neale Adm’rs of Robert Nale dec’d have leave to sell such of the Negroes and other personal estate of the sd Robert as the sd Adm’rs may in their discretion think fit in order to pay the Debts and make due distribution and division of the said estate, they giving Notice and Conducting themselves in the premises according to the act of the Gen’l Assembly in such case made and provided.

Whereas it appears to this Court that Thomas Nelson and Jesse Nelson are orphan boys under the age of Twenty one years and that the sd Thomas and Jesse are illegally detain’d by Wm Nash Esq in his possession, It is therefore ordered that a writ of Habeas Corpus issue to the sd Wm Nash Esq Commanding him to bring the said Thomas and Jesse Nelson immediately before the Justices of this Court now siting.

[OCPQS 5/17 - May 1795]

Ordered by the Court with the consent of the Atto’s that in future, Commissions Ded po to take depositions to take be read De bene esse in suits depending in this Court shall be issued by the Cl’k to the party applying for such commissions without any special order of the Court, whereupon notice shall be given as follows whare the witness lives 100 miles of under, 10 days, about 100 miles and not excessing 200 miles, 15 days, above 200 miles and not exceeding 300 miles, 20 days, above 300 miles and not exceeding 400 miles, 30 days and above 400 miles 60 days. All commissions to take Depo instanter to be ordered by the Court and commissions to be read absolutely shall be ordered by the Court except whare in cases whare witnesses reside out of the State, and in such case the Clerk shall issue such commissions on the application of either parties.

Ordered that the hands of James Hogg in future work on the road from the River at Samuel Thompsons to the fork of the Roads below William Couches.

[OCPQS 5/18 - May 1795]

On the appointment of Register, [Justices present:] Geo Dannel, Jno Thompson, James Christmas, Wm Lytle, Rob’t Campbell, Wm Shepperd, Sterling Harris, Wm McCauley, Wm Strudwick, Absalum Tatom, Wm Courtny, James Baldridge, Jno Umstead.

John Estes is appointed Register of the County and entered into Bond in the sum of Five thousand pounds with Wm Strudwick, Wm Shepperd & Jno Umstead and took the oaths prescribed by Law for his quallification & also the oath of office.

[OCPQS 5/19 - May 1795]

The Execution of a Deed from the Trustees of the University to John Dannel was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Wm Watters one of the subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/164.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno Armstrong to James Murdah was duly acknowledged in open Court by the said John and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/143.]

The Execution of a Deed from James H Keyes to James Philips was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Samuel Benton one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded. [See ODB 5/158.]

The Execution of a Deed from Stephen Hart to P Wm Whitted was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Sterling Harris one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/148.]

The Execution of a Deed from Robert Campbell to John Campbell was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of William Cumming one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/144.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Prosser to Jno Caine was duly prov’d in open Court by the Oath of Joseph Brittain one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/153.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Crawford to Charles Kelly was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Wm Moore was one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/154.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Colter to Mathew Colter was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Edmond Jones one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/145.]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Weaks & Anne Weakes to John Workman was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Thomas Cates and Josiah Cates the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/157.]

[OCPQS 5/20 - May 1795]

The Execution of a Deed from Richard Lake to Jno Gantley was duly prov’d in open Court by Francis Wilkinson one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/147.]

The Execution of a Deed from Henry Dale to Jacob Marshil was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Peter Foust one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/150.]

The Execution of a Deed from Robert Stuart & Anne Stewart to Stephen Ward was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Nathan Wells one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/159.]

The Execution of a Deed from Francis Howel to John Tate was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of John Howel one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/149.]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Culbertson to Thomas Cole was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Benjamin Raney one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/151.]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Culbertson to Thomas Cole was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Benjamin Raney one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/156.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Sloss late Sheriff of Orange County to Wm Nash was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Francis Nash one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/162.]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Oneal & Thomas Mulholland to Conrod Pyle was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of John Elliss one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/152.]

[OCPQS 5/21 - May 1795]

The Execution of a Deed from James Abbot to Daniel Ferree was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Wm Ray one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/142.]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Moore to Thomas Cate was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Jno Cate one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/140.]

The Execution of a Deed from Patrick Rutherford to Jno Parkes was duly prov’d in open Court by the oaths of Samuel Benton  & John Armstrong and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/134.]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Castlebury to Solomon Castlebury was duly acknowledged in open Court by the subscriber Joseph Castlebury and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/136.]

The Execution of a Deed from Henry Jacobs & Anne Jacobs to Henry Younger was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Hardy Hurdle one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/135.]

The Execution of a Deed from Leonard Stringer to Jno McManamy was prov’d in open Court by the oath of Jno Mc Weisner one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/137.]

The Execution of a Deed from Ezekail Williams to Luke Pendergrass was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Samuel Ector one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/161.]

The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Dickie to Richmond Freeman [Richard Freeman] was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Hardy Hurdle one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/138.]

The Execution of a Deed from David Scoby and Esther Scoby to Mathew Forrest was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Samuel Allen one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/139.]

[OCPQS 5/22 - May 1795]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Castlebury of the to David Castlebury was duly prov’d acknowledged in open Court by the subscriber Joseph Castlebury and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/141.]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Castlebury to and his wife to John Hyde was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Leonard Carleton one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/146.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Deserne to Jno Dannel Jr was duly prov’d acknowledged in open Court by the said James and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/133.]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Pendergrass to Abijah Massey was duly acknowledged in open Court by the subscriber William Pendergrass and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/130.]

The Execution of a Deed from Allen George & Sally George to Jno Hyde was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Joseph Castlebury one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 5/132.]

Ordered that the following hands work on the road from the town of Hillsborough to Nelsons branch under Joseph Stubbins overseer, to wit: the hands of Alfred Moore, the hands of Samuel Benton, the hands of Mrs Nancy Benton, Edward Turner, Jno McCallum, [blank] Carrigan, Joseph Thompson, Kenneth Anderson, Peter Wrightsman, Leigh P????, Redmond Perry & Thomas Crabtree.

[OCPQS 5/23 - May 1795]

Wm Lytle is appointed to receive the list of Taxable for in the District of Hillsbo for the present year.

Jno Thompson is appointed to receive the list of Taxables in the District of Caswell for the present year.

Wm Strudwick is appointed to receive the list of Taxables in the District of Orange for the present year.

Jno Rhodes is appointed to receive the list of taxables in the District of St Marks for the present year.

Wm Nunn is appointed to receive the list of taxable in the District of St Thomases for the present year.

Walter Alves is appointed to receive the list of taxable in the District of St Marys for the present year.

Hardress Hawkins is appointed to receive the list of Taxables in the District of St Asaphs.

Hardy Hurdle is appointed to receive the list of taxable in the District of Chatham.

Absalum Tatom is appointed to receive the list of Taxables for the town of Hillsbo.

Sterling Harris, Wm Hooper & Jehue Whithead are appointed to assess the town property of Hillsbo.

Ordered that in future the trial Docket be proceeded on on the 1st day of the Term, and that the appeals shall be tried on the Friday of the Term, and that the Clerk give public notice hereof.

[OCPQS 5/24 - May 1795]

Ordered that in future the Sheriff and all other officers shall be appointed on friday of the Court & that the Clerk give Public Notice of this order.

Ordered that Wm Bryan Sr open the a road with the following hand open a new road as marked out by the Jury from Joseph Hodge to the Widow Hulgans.

Whereas it is necessary that overseer of roads should be appointed at a certain Court in each and every session year, It is therefore ordered by the Court that in future all returns of overseers of roads for new appointments be on the friday of February Court week, after the expiration of the present appts and such as fail to make returns on that day will be considered as a ??? until the Friday following.

Wm Bryan Sr is appointed overseer of the road from Trolingers road to Benjamin Roneys on back Creek with the following hands: John Patton Jr, Walter McFarlin, James Bryan, Benj Roney, Steward Dixon, James Dickson, Samuel Mebane, Wm Scott, Rich’d Foster, Thomas Bryan, Jacob Beason, Rich’d Bull.

Rich’d Gott is appointed overseer of the road from Benjamin Roneys to Haw Creek with the following hands: Moses Cox, Rich’d Christmas, Alexander Russel, Wm Allen, John Holmes, Wm Galbreath, Samuel Shaw, Rob’t Gott, Rob’t Hodge, Francis McKemie, Jno Kirkpatrick, Alexander Kirkpatrick, Stephen White, Geo Allen Sr, Rob’t Patton, Moses Crawford & Griffith Thomas.

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