May Term 1807
[OCPQS 7/261 – May 1807 ]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of pleas & quarter Sessions begun & held for Orange County at the Court house in Hillsborough on the 4th Monday in May 1807. Present: Samuel Benton, James Webb, John Latta} esqrs.
The Shff returns the Venire Facias Ex’d.
[OCPQS 7/262 – May 1807]
Grand Jury impannelled & Sworn, vizt: John Paul, Samuel Chambers, Stephen Ward, Sullivan Leigh, Tho Thompson, Joseph Woods, John Walker, John Garrard, John Rippey, John Wrightsell, Samuel White, Bryant Kittrell, Wm Rhodes, John Jinkins, Sam’l Whitsell.
Remaining Jurors who have appeared & qualified, vizt: James McCaddams, William Hobbs, Sam’l Whitsell, John Boyle Sr, Joseph Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, Martin Neese.
[OCPQS 7/263 – May 1807]
Jurors who have failed to appeared [sic] & fined, vizt: David Woods, Young Hopson, Levin Woods, Thomas Armstrong, Wm Lockhart Sr, Henry Fogleman, Thomas Bradford, Samuel Whitsell.
Wm Muzzall vs Joseph Tate} No 1 Jury charged: James McCaddams, William Hobbs, John Boyle Sr, Joseph Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, Martin Neese, Henry O’Daniel, Sam’l O’Daniel, Benjamin Peeler, John Redman, Eli McDaniel, George Carrington. Find the Def’t Guilty & within One year and assess the Plffs Damages to £26.6/11 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/264 – May 1807]
Benjamin Rainey vs James Wilson} appearance to this Ct. John Holt bail &c for the Def’t brings into Court the body of the Defendant & Surrenders him in discharge of said Bail.
William Lockhart Sr one of the Original Pannell who failed to appear & was fined is excused by reason shewn the Court on Oath.
Henry Bracken vs Tate & May} Jury Sworn: Henry Goodloe, Isaac Durham, Archibald Durham, Melch McDaniel, William O’Daniel, James Pratt, Charles King, John Workman, Jonathan Nichols, James O’Daniel, William Hopkins, William Lockhart. Find the Bond declared on to be the Act & Deed of Defendants, that it was not delivered as an escrow, that there is no pay’t or set off, that the Dollars mentioned in said Bond are of the Value of £150 & assess the Plffs Damages to £36.10 & Costs. [totaling] £186.10.
[OCPQS 7/265 – May 1807]
Isaac Rainey vs Joseph Tate} Jury No 1 charged. Find the Def’t Guilty & within one year & assess the Plffs Damages to £15.8/2 & Costs.
George Carrington vs Samuel Riggs} Jury Charged: James McCaddams, William Hobbs, John Boyle Sr, Joseph Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, Martin Neese, Henry O’Daniel, Sam’l O’Daniel, Benj Peeler, John Redman, Eli McDaniel, James Hutcheson. Find that after allowing all the Def’ts set off & pay’ts there is a balance due of £22.3/7 & assess the Plffs Damages accordingly & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/266 – May 1807]
Samuel O’Daniel vs Eli McDaniel} Jury charged: James McCaddams, William Hobbs, John Boyle Sr, Joseph Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, Martin Neese, Benjamin Peeler, John Redman, James Hutcheson, Abner Tapp, John Piper, Martin Palmer. Find the Defendant not Guilty.
Ray & Cain vs Nath’l McLemore} Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £8.18.6 & Costs. Prin 68.19.9. [totaling] 77.18.3.
[OCPQS 7/267 – May 1807]
John Latta vs Archer Harris} Debt, Gen’l issue & Statute Limitations. Jury charged: Henry Goodloe, Isaac Durham, Archibald Durham, Melch McDaniel, William O’Daniel, James Pratt, Charles King, John Workman, Jonathan Nichols, James O’Daniel, William Lockhart, Samuel O’Daniel. Find that the Defendant doth owe the fifty pounds mentioned in the Plffs Declaration & within one year & assess the Plffs Damages to 6d & Costs.
Ila Forrest vs John Cain} Jury charged: James McCaddams, William Hobbs, John Boyle, Joseph Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, Martin Neese, Benjamin Peeler, John Redmond, James Hutcheson, Abner Tapp, John Piper, Martin Palmer. Assess the Plffs Damages in prin & Int to £41.17/9 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/268 is blank.]
[OCPQS 7/269 – May 1807]
Tuesday 26th May 1807, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Samuel Benton, Ca Campbell, James Webb} esqrs.
David Ray, John McKerall & John Cameron are appointed Commissioners to Settle the Accounts of Sterling Harris Treasurer of Public Buildings & report to this Term.
The Gov’r for J Hutcheson vs Jesse Blalock & others} Jury charged: William Hobbs, John Boyle Jr?, Joseph Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, Martin Neese, William Lockhart Sr?, Thomas Horner, Robert Harris, Thomas Browning, John Cook, Sam’l Fogleman, Alex’r Gattis. Assess the Plffs Damages to £116.18.8 & Costs by means of the Breach of the condition of the Bond declared on.
[OCPQS 7/270 – May 1807]
Isaac Lint &c vs Hart & Paul} Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £31 & Costs. Prin 40. [totaling] £71.
James Williams vs John Stroud & others} Debt. Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set off and assess the Plffs damages to £11.5, Prin 50. [totaling] £61.5
Edy Griffiths vs Will Griffiths} Trover. Same Jury. Find the Def’t Guilty & within three years & assess the Plffs Damages to £20 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/271 – May 1807]
??dah Griffiths vs William Griffiths} Jury charged No 2: James McCaddams, Isaac Durham, William Hall, James Ray, Thomas Ray, William Hobson, James Curry, John Workman, James Wilkinson, Fredrick Taylor, James Hutcheson, Robert Stewart. Find that the Def’t did assume & within three years, that there is no set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £357.8.6 & Costs, appeals. James Hutcheson & Wm Tate Sec’s.
James Palmer & Co vs Aquilla Jones} Jury No 1 charged. Find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £2.6.5 & Costs. Prin 38.14.10. [totaling] 41.1.3
[OCPQS 7/272 – May 1807]
Administration on the Estate of James Boroughs Dec’d is granted to Reuben Boroughs, Bryant Boroughs & Zaccheus Boroughs who enter into Bond with John Cabe and James Har?? In the Sum of £2500.
A Deed from John Moore to Barnabas O’Farrell was duly proven in open court by the oath of Catlet Campbell the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d.
A Execution of a Deed from Michal Roberson to Thomas Roundtree was duly proven in open court by the oath of Joseph Roundtree the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d.
The Execution of a Deed from Robert Burnsides to Benjamin Burnsides was duly proven in open court by the oath of Thomas Faucett the Subscribing witness thereto and Order’d to be Register’d. [See ODB 12/365.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Carden to George Carrington was duly proven in open court by the Oath of John Jackson the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/363.]
[OCPQS 7/273 – May 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from John Rhodes to Ep[h]raim Roberts was duly acknowledged in open court by John Rhodes the Subscriber thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/365.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Wilson to Benjamin Rhodes was duly proven in open Court by the oath of William Rhodes the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/366.]
The Execution of a Deed from Martha Loyd, Thomas Loyd and Henery Loyd to Stephen Loyd was duly proven in open Court by the oath of Henery Edwards the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/349.]
The Execution of a Deed from Mann Patterson to Samuel Hunter was duly acknowledged in open Court by Mann Patterson the Subscriber thereto and ordered to be register’d. [See ODB 12/368.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Davis to Samuel Hunter was duly acknowledged in open Court by James Davis the Subscriber thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/367.]
[OCPQS 7/274 – May 1807]
Joshua Holt vs John Galbraith} Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £1.7 & Costs. Prin 34.11. [totaling] £35.18.
Tho Pleasant &c vs Wilson & Bradshaw} Same Jury. Find the Dollars mentioned in in [sic] the Bond to be of the Value of £67.10/ & assess the Plffs Damages to £1.13/6 & Costs. Prin 67.10/. [totaling] £69.3.6.
[OCPQS 7/275 – May 1807]
James Hoggs Exrs vs Carson & Lewis} Same. Find the Dollars mentioned in the Penalty of the Bond declared to be of the Value of £118, that the Dollars mentioned in the Condition of the said Bond are of the Value of £59 & Assess the Plffs Damages to 6d & 6d Costs.
Bryant Stroud vs Bishop & Hogan} Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £3.6.6 & Costs. Prin 70. [totaling] £73.6.8/
The Same vs The Same. Same Jury, find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Dams to £2.14.6 & Costs. 54.16. [totaling] 57.10.6.
[OCPQS 7/276 – May 1807]
David Ray & Co vs Richard Cate} Jury No 2 charged. Find no pay’t or set off & assess the plffs Damages to £19.6.1 & Costs. Prin 85.19.9. [totaling] £105.5.10.
John Tates Admrs vs Bracken & Faucett} Jury No 1. Find the Value of the Doll[ar]s mentioned in the Bond declared on to be £90, find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £35.1/ & Costs. [principle] 90. [totaling] £125.1.
[OCPQS 7/277 – May 1807]
Joseph More vs John Brown} Same Jury. Find the Value of the Dollars mentioned in the Covenant declared on to be of the Value of £50 & assess the Plffs Damages to £63 & Costs.
Samuel Cloud vs David Nunn} Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to 14/ & Costs. [principle] £46.17. [totaling] £47.11.
Andrew Murdock vs Charles Christmas & others} Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £1.0.2 & Costs. [principle] 34.
[OCPQS 7/278 – May 1807]
Andrew Murdock vs John Kirk & others} Same Jury. Find no pay’t or set off & Assess the Plffs Damages to L.18 & Costs. [principle] £30. [totaling] £30.18/.
Bryant Stroud vs Matthew Durham} Same Jury. Find that the Defendant did assume & assess the Plffs Dams to £10 & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Turrentine to William Cain & others was duly proven in open Court by the Oath of Sterling Harris the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 13/1.]
[OCPQS 7/279 – May 1807]
Hall & Ray vs Hugh Riggs} Jury charged: James McCaddams, Isaac Durham, William Hobson, James Curry, John Workman, James Wilkerson, Fredrick Taylor, James Hutcheson, Robert Stewart, Robert Morrow, Sam’l Craig, James Faucett. Find that the defendant does detain & within three years, the writing obligatory mentioned in the Writ & declaration that the same is of the Value of £125 & assess the plff Dams to 6d & Costs.
James Hoggs Exrs vs McKerall & Strudwick. Jury No 2 charged. Find no pay’t & assess the Plffs Dams to £7.15/, that the Dollars mentioned in the Bond declared on is of the Value of £50.
[OCPQS 7/280 – May 1807]
David Ray & Co vs Wm B Mebane} Same Jury. Assess the Plffs Damages to £3.3.9 & Costs.
Robert Jones vs Robert Harris} Appeal, Gen’l issue. Jury charged: James McCaddams, Isaac Durham, William Hobson, James Curry, John Workman, James Wilkerson, Fredrick Taylor, James Hutcheson, Robert Stewart, Robert Morrow, Sam’l Craig, James Faucett. Find that the Def’t did assume & Assess the Plffs Damages to £5 & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/281 – May 1807]
George Carrington vs Mordecai Southerland} Jury No 1 charged. Juror withdrawn.
The Same vs The Same} Same Jury. Juror withdrawn.
The Execution of a Deed from James Mitchel to John Mitchel was duly proven in open Court by the Oath of Samuel Bradford the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/348.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Hornaday to David Coble was duly proven in open Court by the Oath of Stephen Ward the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/360.]
[OCPQS 7/282 – May 1807]
Ordered that the Commissioners appointed at last Term to lay off to the Widow of Alexander Robbs Dec’d one years Provision have until next Term to make their report.
Robert Jones vs Thomas Horner} Jury charged: James McCaddams, Isaac Durham, William Hopkins, James Curry, John Workman, James Wilkerson, Fredrick Taylor, James Hutcheson, Robert Stewart, Robert Morrow, Sam’l Craig, James Faucett. Find that the Defendant did assume & assess the Plffs Dams to £7.10/ & Costs.
[OCPQS 7/283 – May 1807]
Robert Jones vs Mark Harris} Same Jury. Find that the Def’t did assume & assess the Plffs Damages to £2.10/ & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas O’Neil to David Strayhorn was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Henry Thomson Jr a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be certified. [Presumably certified to be recorded in another county.]
The Execution of a Deed from Catharine Richards to John Taylor Jr was duly acknowledged in open Court by the said Catharine Richards the subscriber thereto & ordered to be Certified. [Presumably certified to be recorded in another county.]
The Execution of a Deed from Mary Richards to John Taylor Jr was duly acknowledged in open Court by the said Mary Richards the subscriber thereto & ordered to be Certified. [Presumably certified to be recorded in another county.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Hancock & Susanna his wife was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Turrentine esq a subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be Certified. [Presumably certified to be recorded in another county.]
[OCPQS 7/284 – May 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Trice to William Trice was duly proven in open court by the oath of Mann Patterson the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/364.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Comb to Sterling Harris was duly proven in open court by the oath of John Taylor the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/352.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Holden [or Holder?] to Zachariah Herndon was duly proven in open court by the oath of David George the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/355.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Kirkland to James Phillips was duly proven in open court by the oath of William McKeel the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 13/4.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Cain & others to William Kirkland and other was duly proven in open court by the oath of John Taylor the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 13/3.]
[OCPQS 7/285 – May 1807]
Wednesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present: John Taylor, James Webb, John Latta, John Thompson} esqrs.
Michael Shoftner vs Samuel Fogleman & others} Ordered that Michael Holt be appointed Surveyor, Ludwick Albright, John Long esq, Leven Wood & Henry Albright be appointed Commissioners.
The Execution of a Deed from John Strayhorn to Charles Strayhorn was duly acknowledged in open Court by John Strayhorn the Subscriber thereto and Order’d to be Register’d. [See ODB 12/353.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Murry [John Morris?] to James Woods was duly proven in open Court by the Oath of Henery Bunch the Subscribing witness thereto and Order’d to be Register’d. [See ODB 12/351.]
[OCPQS 7/286 – May 1807]
The State vs James Lockhart} Jury Sworn: William Hobbs, John Boyle, Joseph Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, Martin Neese, Gavin Alves, Joseph Stubbins, Henry Thompson, James Faucett, Wm Whitted, David Ray, Wm McKisick. Find the Def’t Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the Bill of Ind’t.
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Garrison to George Garrison was duly proven is open court by the Oath of Thomas Whitted the Subscribing witness thereto and ordere’d to be Registered. [See ODB 12/360.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Huggins To Luroi Akers was duly acknowledged in open Court by Jacob Hudgens the Subscriber and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/370.]
[OCPQS 7/287 – May 1807]
The State vs Thomas Hunt} Jury Sworn: William Hobbs, John Boyle, Joseph Armstrong, Christopher Daniel, Martin Nease, Gavin Alves, Joseph Stubbins, Henry Thompson, James Faucett, William Whitted, David Ray, William McKisick. Find the Def’t Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the Bill of Ind’t.
The Road from Adams to Dismukes Ferry be discontinued & the hands work on the Fayette road that leads by Matthew McCauleys.
The Execution of a Deed from James Craig to Isaac Craig was duly proven in open court by the oath of David Craig the Subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/353.]
[OCPQS 7/288 – May 1807]
Ordered that Timothy Weaver son of Elizabeth Owens now of the age of Eleven years 10th Feb’y last be bound to Robert Morrow until he arrive to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [Bond not found.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Hunter to John Moore was duly proven in open court by the oath of James Webb the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/368.]
The Execution of a Deed from Tobias Smith to Barney Clap was duly proven in open court by the oath of James Hall the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/361.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Lyttle to William Cabe was duly acknowledged in open court by the Subscriber William Cabe [sic] and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/350.]
[OCPQS 7/289 – May 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Henery and Augustin Cook to John Wrightsell [John Whitsell] was duly proven in open court by the oath of James Hall the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/357.]
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Burnsides to David Ray & Co was duly proven in open court by the oath of David Faucett the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/370.]
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel May [Jr] to Barnett Clap was duly proven in open court by the oath of James Hall the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/361.]
The Execution of a Deed from Elizabeth Ware, Willis Dosset and Sarah his wife to George Keary was duly proven in open court by the oath of Robert J Dickey the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/364.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sarah Neves and William Neves and John Neves to Elizabeth Ware and Sarah Ware was duly proven in open court by the oath of John Jackson the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/358.]
[OCPQS 7/290 – May 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Turrentine to William Bond was duly acknowledged in open Court by Samuel Turrentine the Subscriber thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 13/6.]
The Execution of a Deed from Robert Hall to Thomas Laws was duly proven in open court by the oath of John Jameson the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/359.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Morris [John Morrow?] to Peter Foust was duly proven in open court by the oath of Richard Thompson the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/356.]
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Rhodes to John Rhodes was duly acknowledged in open court by Benjamin Rhodes the Subscriber thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/358.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Trice to Henery Trice was duly proven in open court by the oath of Mann Patterson the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/363.]
[OCPQS 7/291 – May 1807]
The Execution of a Deed from Gavin Alves to Helen Hooper was duly acknowledged in open court by the Subscriber thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/348.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Thomas Grimes and Frederick B Cockburn to John Taylor was duly proven in open Court by James Hogg the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/365.]
The Execution of a Deed Bill of Sale from William Norwood to [Jesse] Nevil was duly proven in open court by the oath of Isaac Kirby the Subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be register’d. [See ODB 12/348.]
The Execution of a relinquishment of Dower from Nancy Comb to James Comb was duly proven in open court by the oath of John McMullen the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be registered. [See ODB 12/352.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from George Carrington to James Warren was duly acknowledge[d] in open court by George Carrington the Subscriber thereto and order’d to be register’d. [See ODB 12/351.]
[OCPQS 7/292 – May 1807]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Samuel Turrentine to William Bond was duly acknowledged in open Court by Samuel Turrentine the Subscriber thereto and ordere’d to be registered. [See ODB 13/6.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Campbell to [John] Walker was duly proven in open court by James Campbell the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be registered. [See ODB 12/362.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Ellenor Beck to James Woods was duly proven in open court by the oath of Henery Bunch the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be registered. [See ODB 12/354.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Martha Loyd to Stephen Loyd was duly proven in open court by the oath of Kenidy Edwards the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be registered. [See ODB 12/356.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Cates to James Woods was duly proven in open court by the oath of Henery Bunch the subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be registered. [See ODB 12/355.]
[OCPQS 7/293 – May 1807]
Thursday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present: James Webb, Ca Campbell, Herbert Simms} esqrs.
Administration on the Estate of Edward Trice Dec’d is granted to Henry Trice who enters into Bond with Mann Patterson & Benjamin Rhodes his Sec’s in the Sum of £500.
Ordered that the Commissioners appointed to divide the Estate of Francis Child Dec’d have until next Term to make report.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from William Norwood to [Jesse?] Nevill was duly proven in open Court by the Oath of Henery Bunch the Subscribing Witness thereto and Order’d to be registered. [Not found? Does not appear to be ODB 12/348.]
[OCPQS 7/294 – May 1807]
Ordered that William Picket pay Elizabeth Crabtree the Sum of fifteen pounds as follows, vizt, five pounds on the 4th day of May next & five pounds annually thereafter for the Support & maintenance of a child of which said Elizabeth Crabtree hath lately been delivered. [Bastardy Bonds, images 1141, 1147 & 1149.]
Abram Craig is appointed Guardian to Nancy Craig, John Craig, Polley Craig, Sarah Craig Orphans of David Craig Dec’d who enters into Bond with David Strayhorn & Chesley P Patterson his Sec’s in the Sum of £1000.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Zachariah [Lindley] to Steven Loyd was duly proven in open Court by the oath of Henry Edwards the subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 12/356.]
[OCPQS 7/295 – May 1807]
Ordered that ???? the Sheriff Summon a Jury to lay off & mark a road [blank]
John Campbell records his Ear Mark vizt a Swallow fork in each Ear & a Nick under each Ear.
Ordered that the Executors of Wm Nunn Dec’d have until next Term to return an Account of the Sales of the Estate of said William Nunn Dec’d.
Ordered that Page Carroll Son of Sarah Carroll now of the age of five years 2nd April last be bound to Richard Thompson until he arrive at Lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 508.]
Ordered that Mary Little daughter of Delilah Little now of the age of Six Years 7th June next be bound to Richard Thompson to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 509.]
[OCPQS 7/296 – May 1807]
Ordered that Lewis McDaniel Son of Susanah McDaniel now of the age of 8? years 24th Inst be bound to John Towell until he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 510. [Lewis McDaniel was evidently the son of Lewis Woody – see Bastardy Bonds, images 829, 830 & 910.]
Peter Foust is appointed Guardian to Sarah Freeman & enters into Bond with Richard Thompson his Security in the Sum of Twenty five pounds.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Richard & Andrew Hunter to Daniel Foust was duly proven in open Court by the oath of Peter Foust the Subscribing witness thereto and order’d to be registr’d. [See ODB 13/1.]
[OCPQS 7/297 – May 1807]
[present:] Joseph Clendenen, Wm Dickey, Zach Herndon, Thomas Brewer, David Mebane, John Thompson, James Webb, John Latta, Ca Campbell, Tho D Bennehan, John Campbell, John Taylor, Herbert Sims, Sterling Harris, John Cabe, Wm McCauley, Sam’l Benton, James Latta, A B Bruce, John Rhodes.
Samuel Turrentine is unanimously elected Sheriff of this County and enters into Bond with Daniel Turrentine, John Taylor Sr, William Kirkland, Catlet Campbell, John Jameson, John Cabe, Jacob Greer, William McCauley & Andrew Murdock his Securities.
Samuel Turrentine Shff &c is allowed fifty pounds for his Ex Officio Services Services [sic] during the last year.
John Taylor Jr Clerk of this Court is allowed fifty pounds for his Ex Officio Services.
[OCPQS 7/298 – May 1807]
Ordered that each of the patrollers who were adjudged to be entitled to pay for there Services the last year be entitled to receive the Sum of five pounds each and that the County Trustee pay the Same.
Ordered that a Tax of One Shilling on each black poll be levied & Collected for the payment of Patrols.
Hugh Wilson is entitled to receive pay for his Services as a Patroller.
[OCPQS 7/299 – May 1807]
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following persons to attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court, vizt: Jonathan Jorden, William Laws, Thomas Jinkins, Thomas Laycock, Young Hopson, John Danley, James Palmer, William Shepperd, Samuel Evans, Thomas Carmichael, Samuel Allen Jr, William Cain, Thomas Armstrong, William Clark, Richmond Harris, Lewis Horneday, William Rhodes, Joseph Albright, William Guess, Lewis Partin, Jonathan Nichols, John Forrest, William Wilkins, George Pratt, James Tate, Jesse Fulton, Henry Waggoner, David Ray, Robert Eaton, Sterling Harris.
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon a Jury to View & lay off a road the nearest & best way from the place where Mrs Booths Sears path leaves the present road from Chapel Hill to Raleigh to the Bridge across Newhope near Capt Charles Colliers & report to next Term.
[OCPQS 7/300 – May 1807]
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following persons to attend as Jurors at the next County Court, vizt: James Moore, Robert Harris, John Tinnen, Samuel Turrentine, William Lloyd, William Kirk, John Burnside, John King, Thomas Rippy, Robert Betty, John Morrow, Joseph Lata, Henry Trice, John Jameson, James Warren, James Ray Capt, John Moore, James McCauley, Joshua Thompson, James Roney, Thomas Alexander, Young Dorch, John Rhodes, Charles Trice, Levin Wood, Robert McCulloch, Zachariah Dicks, William Kirk, Andrew McCauley, Sam’l McCracken.
[OCPQS 7/301 – May 1807]
James Webb esq is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within the Town of Hillsborough.
Sterling Harris is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within the District of Hillsboro.
John Campbell is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within Orange Dist.
Thomas Brewer is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within Caswell District.
Michael Holt is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within St Asaphs Dist.
William McCauley is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within St Thomas Dist.
William Barbee is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within St Marks Dist.
Thomas Bennehan is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within St Mary’s Dist.
[OCPQS 7/302 – May 1807]
Wm Duke is appointed to receive the List of Taxables & Taxable property within Chatham Dist.
Doct Barnabas O’Farrill is appointed Ranger in & for the County of Orange.
James Webb is appointed Treasurer of public Buildings for Orange County & enters into Bond.
[OCPQS 7/303 – May 1807]
Ordered that Theophilus Thompson Jr pay to Nancy McMullen the Sum of Twenty Seven Pounds in the following payments, vizt: Seven pounds immediately & five pounds at the end of twelve months & five pounds annually thereafter until the whole is paid for the Support & maintenance of a child of which she hath lately been delivered & of which he stands charged with being the reputed father. [See Bastardy Bonds, image 1184.]
[OCPQS 7/304 is blank.]
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