Nov Term 1794

 

[OCPQS 4/609 - Nov 1794]

State of North Carolina, At a County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions begun and held for the county of Orange at the Court those in the town of Hillsborough on the fourth Monday of November 1794 being the 24^th day of said month. Present: William Courtney, James Baldridge, William Lytle} Esquires.

The Sheriff Returns the Venire Facias Executed (to wit): George Faucet, Jno Walker (stiller), Jno Dannel, Thomas Lashly, James Moore Jr (H F), Sam’l Stewart, Joseph Boothe, David Allison Excused, James Faucet Sr, James Thompson (of Thomas), Zachariah Herndon, James Kerr Jr, James Mitchel, John Mitchel, Alex’r McKee, Joseph Tate, Nath’l McLemore, James Latta (of James), William Cabe, Andrew McCauly, David Strayhorn, William Patterson, Wm Clark (F R) James Robertson Excused, Jno Thompson (of Jno), Ezekiel Brewer, Robert Hall, Robert Tucker, David Woods, Joseph Baker.

[OCPQS 4/610 - Nov 1794]

The Grand Jury Impannelled & Sworn, Viz: Jno Mitchell (foreman), Ezekiel Brewer, William Clark, James Moore, Zachariah Herndon, James Faucet, James Thompson, James Kerr, Thomas Lashley, George Faucet, David Strayhorn, James Latta, Andrew McCauley, Wm Patterson, Jno Dannall.

[Jury:] Wm Cabe, Samuel Stewart, Joseph Boothe, Nathaniel McLemore, Joseph Tate, Joseph Baker, John Thompson, Robert Hall, James Mitchell, John Walker, Stephen Scarlett, John Kelly. 1. James B Horne vs Thomas Horne Executor &c} Appeal. Jury impanneled & Sworn, find the Defendant did assume, assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £7.5.0 & 6d Costs.

Thomas Laycock is appointed Overseer of the road leading from Benjamin Forrests to Johnstons old store in the room of Robert Cate. Ordered that the usual hands work on the same & keep said Road in good repair as the Law directs.

[OCPQS 4/611 - Nov 1794]

John Augustus Williams produced a Licence from the Honourable Judges of our Superior Court of Law to practice as an Attorney in the several county courts of Pleas & within this state. Ordered that he be admited accordingly & at same time Qualified.

Administration of the Estate of Jesse Wells deceased is Granted to Joseph Wells & Nathan Wells on entering into Bond with John Wheelor & Levi Guilford [Levi Gifford] Securities in the Sum of One hundred.  [See also guardianship OCPQS 5/540 & OCPQS 6/577, payment of administrator OCPQS 5/540.]

William Jackson Jr comes into Open Court & resigns his office as Constable.

James Watson Jr is appointed Overseer of the road in the room of James Wilson from Person line to Thomas Griffiths spring branch. Ordered that the usual hands work on the same &c.

George Johnston is appointed Overseer of the road in the room of John Allen from Mrs Mebanes to Samuel Shaws &c.

Ordered that Sterling Hinton who is aged 13 years last August be bound to Daniel Conklin to learn the trade, are & mistery of a Carpenter. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 250 which looks more like Sterling Hilton.]

[OCPQS 4/612 - Nov 1794]

Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannal: David Woods, Robert Tucker, Alex McKee.

Ordered that John Linch be bound to William Parks to learn the art, trade & mistery of a shoe maker, the said John being aged five years last May &c. [Bond not found.]

Thomas Rhodes is appointed Overseer of the road from the cross roads at William Wallaces to Ellibers creek in the room of Shadrick Forrest.

Peter Willis comes into Court & chooses Thomas Snipes esquire & Sarah Willis his mother as Guardian on entering into Bond agreeable [to] Law with Christopher Barbee & Mann Paterson in the Sum of Six hundred & fifty pounds. [See also administration OCPQS 4/480, guardianship OCPQS 4/503, guardianship OCPQS 5/367 & OCPQS 6/100, accounting OCPQS 5/663, OCPQS 6/269.]

The Court appoints Thomas Snipes Esq & Sarah Willis Green for Francis Willis, Edmond Willis & Polley Willis on entering into Bond with Christopher Barbee & Mann Patterson in the Sum of Six hundred & fifty pounds.

Andrew Brooks records his Ear mark half crop & under keel in the left Ear.

[OCPQS 4/613 - Nov 1794]

[Jury:] Enoch Collins, Joseph Thompson, Sam Chambers, Geo Madden, Mann Patterson, Jno Cole, James Newland, Wm Andrews, Joseph Wells, Jno Wheelor, Jno Hawkings, Andrew McBroom. Mary Scarlett vs Thomas Mulhollan} Certiorari. Juror withdraw[n] & continued.

Licence is Granted to Brenun Dobbins to retail Liquor in the Town of Hillsbo on entering into Bond.

Licence is Granted to Wm Courtney Senior to Keep an Ordinary at his now dwelling house in Hillsboro & offers Will Lytle Security who was approved of by the Court.

Elizabeth Dick came into Court and entered into Bond with James Patterson & Jno Hawkins Sec’y in the Sum of One thousand pounds for the fruitful Discharge of her Guardianship as Guardian to Mary Dick to which Guardianship the said Elizabeth was appointed last Court. [See also administration OCPQS 4/499, accounting OCPQS 6/357 & OCPQS 6/406, guardianship OCPQS 4/588, removal from guardianship OCPQS 6/334.]

[OCPQS 4/614 - Nov 1794]

Tuesday Morning ten o’Clock Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Wm Courtney, William Lytle, James Baldridge} Esqrs.

William Andrews is Excused for non attendance as a Juror last Term.

[Jury:] Wm Cabe, Sam’l Stuart, Jno Walker, Nath’l McLemore, Joseph Baker, Rob’t Hall, Jno Thompson, Joseph Boothe, Tobias Smith, Tho Mulholland, Stephen Hart, Jno Reaves. 8. James Williamson assignee &c vs Spencer C Vaughan & Wm McCauley} Debt. Jury charged, impannelled & sworn - find the Bond not paid & no release, accord or Satisfaction & assess the Plffs Damages to £1.16. & 6 d Costs.

[OCPQS 4/615 - Nov 1794]

[Jury:] Rich’d Hargreaves, William Clark, Martin Palmer, Hugh McCadams, Charles Christmas, Jno Armstrong, Joseph Tate, Thomas Tate, Jno Cook, Thomas Couch, Tho Lynch, Jo Moore. Joseph Collins vs Stephen Hart} Case, Gen’l Issue, payment & satisfaction. Jury Impannelled & Sworn & assess the Plffs Damages to 62.14 & 6d Costs.

[Jury:] Wm Cabe, Sam Stuart, Jo Walker, Nath’l McLemore, Joseph Baker, Robert Hall, Jno Thompson, Jo Boothe, Tobias Smith, Tho Mulhollan, Jno Reaves, Jno Armstrong. 14. Hugh McAdams vs Adam Sharp} Case. Jury Impanneled & Sworn, find for the Defendant not Guilty.

Ordered that Matthew Lindsey, Henry Edwards & Moses Cates be appointed Patrollers for Caswell District.

Samuel Turrentine is Excused for non attendance as a Juror last Term.

[OCPQS 4/616 - Nov 1794]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Frances Child to Frances McKerrall for Negroe woman named Jude was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John McKerrall the Subscribing Witness thereto and was Ordered to be Recorded. [See ODB 11/367.]

[Jury:] Rich’d Hargreaves, Wm Clark, Martin Palmer, Hugh McAdams, Charles Christmas, Jno Craig, Joseph Tate, Thomas Tate, Jno Cook, Thomas Couch, Thomas Lynot, Jno McCanless. 15. Samuel Strudwicks Executors vs Archibald Campbell} Case. Jury Impannelled & Sworn, find for the Plff, Defendant did assume within the three years & assess Plffs Damages to 28.8.10 & 6d Costs.

James Walker comes into open Court & Records his Ear Mark two a Crop in each Ear.

Administration of the Estate of Robert Baker Deceased is Granted to Thomas Barker [sic] on entering into Bond agreeable to Law.  [See also guardianship OCPQS 4/617.]

[OCPQS 4/617 - Nov 1794]

William Lytle is appointed Guardian to Robert Baker an Orphan of Robert Baker Deceased. [See also administration OCPQS 4/616.]

Licence is Granted to James Patterson to keep an Ordinary at his now Dwelling house in the University & offers William Courtney Security which was approved of by the Court.

Abner B Bruce comes into is appointed Clerk of this Court & offers Maj Tatom Absalom Tatom & William Lytle esqrs as Security who was approved of by the Court & entered into Bond accordingly which Bond is delivered to William Courtney Chairman.

Wednesday morning 10 Clock Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Wm Courtney, Wm Lytle, Empson Bird.

John Ray is excused for non attendance as a Juror this Term.

[OCPQS 4/618 - Nov 1794]

[Jury:] Wm Cabe, Sam’l Stuart, John Walker, Nath’l McLemore, Joseph Baker, Rob’t Hall, Jno Thompson, Joseph Boothe, Joseph Tate, Rich’d Christmass, Stephen Conger, Jno Moore. 17, John Copland vs Solomon Pinto} Case. Jury Impannelled & Sworn and assess the Plffs Damages to £15. & 6d Costs.

[Jury:] Chris Barbee, Vickers Riley Vickers, Jno Holden, Enoch Collins, Jno Piper, Lewis Jones, Austin Willis, Ben Yeargan, Wm King, Dan’l McMehan, Wm Marcom, Abemalich Barbee. 25. Wm Kirkland & Co vs Isaac Kirk} Debt. Jury Sworn, find there is no payment & no set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £1.9.0

26. John Graves vs William Oneal} Jury Impanneled & Sworn, find find [sic] the Bond to be Act & Deed of Plff, no payment, no set off & assess the Plffs Damages to 11.8. & 6d Costs.

[OCPQS 4/619 - Nov 1794]

George Ailsworth call upon his Subpoena & fail’d to appear is fined agreeable to Act of Assembly. Mr Ailsworths fine remited.

James Boyle was called upon his Subpoena & Failed to appear is fined agreeable to Act of Assembly in case made. Releav’d by the Court for reasons shewn.

Daniel Fisher produced an a licence form the Hon’ble the Judges of our Superior Court of Law to practice as an Atto in the several county courts within this State & qualified accordingly.

John Holt is appointed Overseer of the road from the Allemance to Butlers ford on Haw River [Swepsonville].

30 Wm Upchurch vs Abraham C Davis} Same Jury as in No 26 Impannelled & Sworn, find there is no payment that the Plff has not released & there is no set off & fin the value of the Virginia money to be £30 & assess the Plffs Damages to 1.13 [totaling] 31.13,

[Jury:] Wm Cabe, Sam Stuart, John Walker, Nath’l McLemore, Joseph Baker, Rob’t Hall, Jno Thompson, Joseph Boothe, Jno Bason, Rich’d Christmas, Stephen Conger, Jno Moore. 33. Margaret Frayne[?] vs Wm Cummins bart for David Tulloh. Judgment according to Sci Fa.

[OCPQS 4/620 - Nov 1794]

35. Wm Mebane vs Andrew Burke} . The same Jury as in No 33 Sworn, find the Bond to be the Act & Deed of the Defendant and assess the Plffs Damages to £8.10 & Costs.

36. Wm Nash vs John Allison} The Same Jury Impannelled & Sworn, find the Bond not paid, there is no payment & no set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £1.0.11 & 6d Costs and Appeal pray’d & granted, Reasons filed & Bond entered into agreeable to Law.

Pursuant to a Writ Ad Lunatico Issued from this Court to enquire into the Lunacy of John Morgan, the Jury do say on their Oaths that the said John Morgan is a lunatic & Incapable of Transacting his own business. The Court therefore appoints Benjamin Yeargan as Guardian to the said John Morgan on entering into Bond with Walter Alves & Jno G Rencher Securitys in the Sum of One thousand Pounds.

Goin Barbee & Joseph Barbee comes into court and enters into Bond & qualified as Executors to this Last Will & testament of Christopher Barbee Deceased. [See OWB B/165.]

[OCPQS 4/621 - Nov 1794]

John Kelly vs Jno & Isaac Holden} Ejectment T Q C F. Witness Jurors for the Defendants in this Suit Jno Carrington, Edward Wortham, John Latta, Jno Scarlett, Jno Piper, Charles Christmas & Thomas Mulholland Surveyor. Jurors for the Plaintiff in this suit: David Allison, Wm Woods, Rob’t Hodge, Jno G Rencher, Jno Latta Jr, Alex’r Boreland & John Ray Sr, if all the Jurors should not attend & there is equal number of each party they consent that is shall be sufficient [sic].

Ordered that the Sheriff of Orange County Hire out a Negroe Mutta boy by the name of Laban Taban now in Jail to the highest Bidder until next Court, which boy to be hired this coming [blank] [See OCPQS 4/543 & OCPQS 4/605.]

Isaiah Browning who is charged of having begotten a base born Child on the body of [blank, but apparently Violet Psalter] comes into court & offers Jno G Rencher & Thomas Horne as Securities who were approved of by the court to keep the county of Orange Indemnified by reason of said Child. [See Bastardy Bonds, image 621.]

[OCPQS 4/622 - Nov 1794]

Thursday Morning 10 O’Clock Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Wm Courtney, Wm Lytle, James Baldridge.

John Hunt is appointed Overseer of the road from Barnabus Grimes to Little river in the room of Thomas Hunt. Ordered that the usual hands work on the same &c.

John Cain, Eli Woods, James Walker, George Laws, William Laws, Hugh Cain, Edward Harris Patrollers in saint Maries District.

Goin Barbee is appointed Guardian to Christopher Barbee who enters into Bond with Zachariah Herndon & Joseph Barbee.

[Jury:] Wm Cabe, Samuel Stuart, Jno Walker, Joseph Baker, Robert Hall, Jno Thompson, Joseph Boothe, Joseph Tate, Jesse Lynch, Tho Hart, Tho Durham, Enoch Collins. The State vs Samuel Allen} Indictment, charged & pleads not Guilty. Jury Impannelled & Sworn, find the Def’t Guilty as in manner & form charged in the Indictment, fined 20/.

[OCPQS 4/623 - Nov 1794]

The State vs James Christmas} . Jury Impannelled & Sworn, find Defendant Guilty as in Manner & form charge in the Bill of Indictment, fined 25/.

Samuel Thompson Constable Records his Ear mark a Swallow for in each Ear.

3. Augustus Benton vs Benjamin Smith} plead & try or Demur Special Plea on abatement that Ben Smith the Defendant Ben Smith the is summoned as Guarnashee in a suit Harousey against A Benton & is not declared nor is not discharged. Special Demurer that no affidavit or other matter shewed the truth of the Plea at the time it was received and that the plea was pleaded after the impartenced? Plea overruled by the court on argument.

The Court appoints Wm McCauley & Thomas Watts to Examine & settle the accounts & Vouchers of Francis Wilkinson as Executor of the Estate of [blank] Mangrom Deceased and make return to Court.

Administration of the Estate of William Kelly Deceased is granted to Enoch Collins, it appearing he is the greatest Creditor and enters into Bond with William McCauley & Samuel Thompson Securities in the Sum of Four hundred pounds at the same time the said Collins Qualified accordingly.

[OCPQS 4/624 - Nov 1794]

Ordered that the Sheriff Summons the following Jury to view and lay off a road Rodgers fence to Fridles lanes past Ridges Mill: George Loy, John Loy, John Loyd, John Albright, Henry Albright, Nicholas Moser, Henry Cook, Obed Green, Aron Sharp, David Eveland, Henry Long, James H Ray, Henry Ivy.

John G Rencher Collector of Taxes for Saint Thomases District is allowed 1699 acres of Land & 16 Polls as Insolvents for the year 1793.

John Sloss esquire Sheriff of Orange is allowed 670 Acres of Land and Forty nine Polls 49 polls as Insolvents for the year 1793.

James Nelson Collector of Saint Maries, Saint Marks & St Thomas Districts for the year 1791 is allowed 2251 acres of Land & 24 Polls as Insolvents for that year.

John Connally is appointed Overseer of the road from flat Rock to Chatham Line and that the hands formerly belonging to that part of the road work on the same.

[OCPQS 4/625 - Nov 1794]

Friday Morning Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Wm Courtney, Wm Lytle, James Baldridge, Andrew Murdock} Esquires.

John Thompson is appointed Guardian to Mary & Rebeccah Thompson & enters in Bond with Abram Thompson & David Gilston Securities in the Sum of 600 pounds, that is to say three hundred pounds each.

Joseph Stubbins is appointed Overseer of the road from the Town of Hillsborough to Nelsons Branch. Ordered that the usual hands work on the same.

John Faddis comes into open Court & qualified as Deputy Sheriff under Joseph Hodge high Sheriff of Orange County.

Ordered that the following Jury be appointed to view and alter the road leading from Hillsborough to Fayette Ville crossing Morgans creek at Matthew McCauleys Mill and fix on a spot to build a bridge across said creek, to wit: James Nelson, John G Rencher, John Strain, Sackville Brewer, John Gattis, Baxter King, William King, William Andrus, David Hogan, Alexand Strain, William Partain, Edmond Jones and that they report to next court. [See OCPQS 4/639. See also Dunaway's Bridge Records, page 18.]

[OCPQS 4/626 - Nov 1794]

At an Election held for Entry taker in the County of Orange, Present: A Tatom, Jno Thompson, James Christmass, James Chason?, Wm Courtney, Wm Ray, A Murdock, Empson Bird, Hardy Hurdle, Sterling Harris, Wm Nunn, Jno Sloss, Wm Watters, James Moore, Wm McCauley, James Baldridge, Robert Campbell, Geo Dannel, Wm Lytle, Benjamin Lacy, Wm Rainey.

William Raney is Elected Entrytaker for the county of Orange and enters into Bond with William Ray & Hardy Hurdle & Andrew Murdock Security agreeable to Law. Wm Courtney, William Lytle & Andrew Murdock Esqr present &c.

Samuel Hill is appointed Constable in the Town of Hillsbo until next court & enters in Bond with Sterling Harris & William Lockheart & Eli Hill Securities in the [sum] of Two hundred & Fifty pounds agreeable to Law, the same Justices present.

Ordered that the Clerk advertise that the Constables of Orange come into Court on Friday this Term next of Court and renew their Bonds as Constables agreeable to act of assembly.

[OCPQS 4/627 - Nov 1794]

William Courtney, Henry Thompson & David Ray are appointed an appointed [sic] to assess the Town property in Hillsbo for the present year.

Thomas Mulhollan is appointed County Surveyor for Orange & offers William McCauly, Jno Sloss & Henry Thompson Securities who were approved of by the court. Wm Courtney, Andrew Murdock & James Baldridge & William Lytle & Empson Bird esquires present.

The Governor vs Jesse Gilbert and other} on motion of William Duffy & on the affidavit of Col William Shepperd, It is considered by the Court that William May Sheriff of Orange Anson be fined Ni Si agreeable to Act of Assembly for failing to Return a Writ of Fieri Facias which was returnable to this Term & that Sci Fa Issue according.

James Moore Returns his List of Taxable Property for the present year 1794.

Robert Harris is appointed Overseer of the road from Granville to little River.

[OCPQS 4/628 - Nov 1794]

Ordered that the Sheriff Summons the following persons as Jurors at our next County Court to be held on the fourth monday of February next 1795 (to wit): Thomas Durham, Rho Brewer, Jno Piper (of Alex) Anderson Stroud, Wm Mangrom, Samuel Wilson, Charles Rountree, David White, James Dickson, Rob’t Faucet (B C), John Johnston, Jerry Holt, William Galbreath, David Mebane, David Gilson, Joseph Tate (Jurdan Creek), Wm Smith Back Creek, Abraham Allen, Zachariah Dickey, Andrew McBroom, John Collins, Geo Johnston Jr, Wm Clark Eno, Walter McFarlin, Eli Lindsey, Rob’t Anderson, James Jackson Sr, Rob’t Nail, Alexander Boland, Jno Latta.

Joseph Ally is appointed Overseer of the road from the Newbern road to Ellibees creek in the room of John Hall, ordered that the following hand[s] work on the same, to wit: Jno Mitchell, Wm Pool, Wm McDonald, Joseph Allen, Wm Manor, Abraham Anderson, Joseph Cook, Sam’l Merritt & Francis Morelands hands &c.

[OCPQS 4/629 - Nov 1794]

Agreeable to the Petition of sundry Inhabitants for the county of Orange to lay off a road from William Galbreaths Ferry by Joseph Hodges then the nearest and best way to the University, Ordered that the Sheriff Summons the following Jury to view and lay off the same (to wit): James Clendennin, Nath’l McLemore, Thomas Howard, Rob’t Moore, Thomas Brewer, Rich’d Christmas, William Andrews, Ezekial Brewer, Sackfield Brewer, William Kirk, James Kirk, John Hogan, William Clendennin, Reuben Smith, John Kennady Jr.

Enoch Collins is appointed overseer of the road from George Riggs ford to the on little river to the cross roads at Jackson Malt house. Ordered that the usual hands work on the same.

William Railey is appointed overseer of the road from Cates spring branch to Enoe River in the room of John Cole.

Lewis Durham is appointed overseer of the road from Chatham line to Frederick Loyds. Ordered that the following hands work on the same (to wit): Alexander Hatch, Lysias Durham, Wm Durham, John Durham, Anderson Stroud, Sarah Willis, John Jolly, Mark Durham, Stephen Justice, Edmond Harden, Charles Durham, Thomas Laurence, Isham Thrift.

[OCPQS 4/630 is blank.]