Aug Term 1816
[OCPQS 9/213 – Aug 1816]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of Pleas & quarter
Sessions began & held for the County of Orange at the Court House in
Hillsborough on the 4th Monday of August A D 1816. Present The Worshipful
[blank]} esquires.
The Sheriff returns the Venire Facias Executed, vizt:
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[OCPQS 9/214 – Aug 1816]
Grand Jury impanneled & sworn, vizt: Aaron Walker, Mark
Pickett, Ben Simpson, Thomas Sellars, John Strader, Robert Davis, Thomas
Carter, Geo Foust, Wm Rogers, Sam’l Tate, Allen Edwards, Joseph Armstrong,
Macklin Southard, James King, Thomas W?????des William Maris.
Reuben Smith sworn as Constable to attend the Grand Jury
this Term.
Remaining Jurors of the original pannel who have appeared
& qualified, vizt: Jacob Long, Sam’l Allen, Joseph Smith, Wm Woody, Hugh
McAdams, Lewis Herndon, David Fogleman, David Warren, David Woods, Sam’l Craig,
Robert Walker, Anthony Cable, David Bradford, George Reeves.
Jurors of the Original Pannel who have failed to appear
& qualify: Thomas Bradford, George Reeves.
[OCPQS 9/215 – Aug 1816]
???ah Mitchell vs Robert Murray esqr} T V A. Jury charged,
vizt: Jacob Long, Sam’l Allen, Joseph Smith, Wm Woody, Lewis Herndon, David
Fogleman, David Warren, David Woods, Sam’l Craig, Robert Walker, Anthony Cable,
Martin Loy. Find all the Issues in favor of the Defendant & assess his
Damages to £1 & Costs.
Jno? McCulloch as Exr & others vs Thos Loyd & wife,
Wm Walker & others} John T West a Witness summoned on behalf of the Plffs
being called by the Sheriff but failing to appear according to the Subpoena served
on him is fined according to act of Assembly.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Martin Palmer to Joseph
Allison Senr was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Clancy a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/253.]
[OCPQS 9/216 – Aug 1816]
Walter Alves vs George Riggs} Cov’t. Jury charged, vizt:
George Reeves, David Bradford, David Cloud, Edmund Herndon, Thomas Hatch,
William Leathers, Henry Neale, Joel Cloud, Willis Sellars, Daniel Cloud, John
McDaniel, Israel Holt – find all the issues in favor of the Plaintiff &
assess his damages to £6 & Costs.
James Hogg vs Edward Robson} T V A. Jury charged, vizt:
Jacob Long, Sam’l Allen, Joseph Smith, Wm Woody, Lewis Herndon, David Fogleman,
David Warren, David Woods, Samuel Craig, Robert Walker, Anthony Cable, Martin
Loy – find all the for Defendant.
[OCPQS 9/217 – Aug 1816]
Den on Demise of Wm Hall vs William McKee} Ejectment. Jury
charged: George Reeves, David Bradford, David Cloud, Edmund Herndon, Thomas
Hatch, Henry Neal, Joel Cloud, Willis Sellars, Daniel Cloud, John McDaniel,
Israel Holt, Levi Whitted – find the Defendant Guilty of the Trespass in
Ejectment contained in the Plffs declaration lying South of the Line run South
from the Letter A to the Letter C as represented by the Plat filed by the black
dotted line & as run by the old marked ????
The State vs Samuel Ward. £50 To be & appear from day to
day to pros & give evidence against Travis Simpson.
On motion, Ordered that the Sheriff Summon a Jury of lawful
men to enquire into the State of the Ming of John Wells, whether he is insane
or not and how long he has been so. Whereupon the following Jury, Vizt: and
report thereon accordingly.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale Deed of Gift from
Benjamin Roney to John Roney was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of ?????
Dixon a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/341.]
[OCPQS 9/218 – Aug 1816]
The Execution of a Deed from John Caldwell to Dennis Smelt
was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of James Gattis a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/349.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Hart to John Walker was
duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Samuel Eccles a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/352]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John Warren to Joseph
Allison was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Woods a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/334.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John Warren to Joseph
Allison was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Woods a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/335.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Peter Tickle to Samuel
Whitsett was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of William Whitsell a
subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/335.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from William Sullivan to
Samuel Whitsitt was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Whitsett a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [Not found.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Peter Ingold Senr to
Adam Ingold was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Jacob Ingold a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/350.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Peter Ingold to Jacob
Ingold was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Adam Ingold a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/350.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Clarke, Thomas Clarke
& Jesse Clark to Joseph Clarke was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of
John Anderson a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 15/360.]
[OCPQS 9/219 – Aug 1816]
Tuesday 27th August 1816, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: James Mebane, Thomas Scott, James Hutcheson, Thomas
Whithed} esqrs.
Wm F Strudwick heirs vs Robinson Mumford} Sci fa. Jury
charged: Jacob Long, Samuel Allen, Joseph Smith, William Woody, Lewis Herndon,
David Fogleman, David Warren, David Woods, Samuel Craig, Robert Walker, Anthony
Cable, Hugh McCaddams – find for Def’t.
The Same vs The Same} Sci fa. Same Jury charged, find for
Defendant.
[OCPQS 9/220 – Aug 1816]
John Street vs Samuel Box} appeal. Same Jury charged.
Plaintiff called & non Suit.
The State vs James Cheek} Recog £25. To appear & give
evidence against Isaac Rhew. [See OCPQS 9/295.]
Perry Mitchel vs John Bracken} appeal. Same Jury charged,
find all the Issues in favor of the Plff & assess his Damages to £7.10
& Costs.
Joseph Harder’s Admr vs Nicholas J Harden} Same Jury
charged, find all the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess is Damages
to £19.10/ & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/221 – Aug 1816]
State vs Solomon? Mitchel} called & failed in two Cases.
The Same vs Nathaniel King} called & failed.
The Governor &c vs Alexander Allen & others} Same
Jury charged. Find all the issues in favor of Defendant.
James Barbee vs Wyatt Ballard} Jury charged: John Mason,
Zaccheus Buroughs, John Barbee, Moses Guess, Thomas Horner, John King, Robert
Morrow, Joseph Armstrong, Daniel Cloud, Young Dortch, Samuel Strayhorn, William
Sellars. Find all the issues in favor of the Defendant.
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Hatwood to Thomas Cate
was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Roach a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/359.]
[OCPQS 9/222 – Aug 1816]
Thomas Hooper esqr Produced a Licence from the Hon’ble the
Judges of the Superior Court of Law of this State authorizing him to Practice
as an Attorney in the County Courts of this State.
The Execution of a Deed from John Ray to John Walker was
duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of J Ray a subscribing Witness thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/358.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Alexander Vincent to Wm
Vincent was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of James Walker a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/328.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Blair to Thomas Pleasant
was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Joseph Clendenin a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/357.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Pleasants to George
Foust was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Joseph Clendenin a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 15/356.]
The Execution of a Deed from Isaac Perkins attorney for Thomas?
Whinnery Senr to Benjamin Vestall was duly Proved in Open Court by the
Affirmation of William Pike a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 15/348.]
The Execution of a Deed from Solomon Stout to Peter Stout
was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Peter Allen a subscribing witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/347.]
[OCPQS 9/223 – Aug 1816]
Wednesday Morning 28th August 1816, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: James Mebane, Thomas Whithed, David
Patterson} esqrs.
George Carrington vs John Carrington} Jury charged: Jacob
Long, Samuel Allen, Joseph Smith, William Woody, Lewis Herndon, David Fogleman,
David Warren, David Woods, Samuel Craig, Robert Walker, Anthony Cable, Hugh
McCaddams. Find the Bond declared on to be the act & Deed of Defendant,
that on 9th April 1808 there was a payment of £8.10.2, that the
residue of Bond is unpaid & assess this Plaintiffs Damages to £6.13. Prin
13.14.
Tyre Duke vs Duke & Horton} Appeal. Same Jury
Charged, assess the Plffs Damages to £20 & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/224 – Aug 1816]
John Carrington vs George Carrington} Same Jury Charged.
Plaintiff called & non Suit.
John Clade & wife admr &c vs Moses Davidson Admr
&c} Same Jury charged, find the Defendants Intestate Guilty & within
three Years, that Def’t has fully administered all the assets that have come to
his hands, that there were Prior Suits & Judgment thereon to a larger
Amount than the assets that came to his hands & that there are no assets
further & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £37.14.8 & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Joshua Walker to John Shaw was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Walker a subscribing witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/345.]
The Execution of a Deed from Nathaniel King Senr to William
King Jr was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of James Gattis a subscribing
witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/342.]
[OCPQS 9/225 – Aug 1816]
Dennis Hargiss vs Jacob P Womack} Jury charged: David L
Warren, Samuel Allen, William Woody, David Fogleman, David Bradford, Samuel
Craig, Robert Walker, Anthony Cable, Hugh McCaddams, James Herndon, Edward
Riggains, John Stockard – find the Defendant Guilty & assess the Plaintiffs
damages to £380.12.6 & Costs, appeal prayed & Granted. George Raney
& Thomas Ruffin Sec’s.
Administration on the Estate of Hyrom Cozort dec’d is
granted to William Horton who enters into Bond with John Taylor Jr & John
Hunt his Securities in the Sum of £1400.
The Execution of a Deed from Jesse Beck to Richard Crabtree
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Henry Bunch a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/337.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Eve Smith to Martin
Neese was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oaths of William Neese & John
Neese subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [Not
found.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Eve Smith to Martin
Neese was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Neese & John Neese
subscribing Witnesses thereto & Ordered to be registered. [Not found.]
[OCPQS 9/226 – Aug 1816]
John Young vs William Warren} Jury Charged: James Fossett,
Young Dortch, Thomas Horner, Alexander Russell, John Thompson, Samuel Couch,
Willis Sellars, John Roberts, Edmund Herndon, George Reeves, William Mebane,
David Woods. Find the Defendant Guilty & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £125
& Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from William Shepperd Senr to
William Shepperd Jr & Egbert Shepperd was duly acknowledged in Open Court
by Wm Shepperd Senr the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be certified. [Certified
in order to be recorded in another county.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Frederick Nash to
George Strayhorn was duly acknowledged in Open Court by F Nash the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/329.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from George Roberts to James
Warren was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of James Dollar Jr a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/329.]
[OCPQS 9/227 – Aug 1816]
The Execution of a Deed from the legatees of Wm Dunnagan and
John Rhew was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Henry Goodrich a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [Not found.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from George Fogleman to Eve
Smith was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John Efland a subscribing
witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/336.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Faucett to William
Faucett was duly acknowledged in Open Court by James Faucett the Subscriber
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/346.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from William Blackwood to John
Blackwood was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of William Blackwood Jr a
subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/343.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Blackwood to Jno Blackwood
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Blackwood Jr a subscribing
witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/343.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Thomas Brewer to Martha
Lindsey was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Thomas Brewer the Subscriber
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/331.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Latta of John esqr to Wm
Lewis was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of James Latta Jr a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/340.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Criswell to James Barnwell
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Criswell a subscribing witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [Not found.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Latta to Lewis Hutchins
was duly acknowledged in Open Court by James Latta the subscriber thereto &
Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/351.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Webb to Adam Dickson was
duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Willie P Mangum a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/339.]
[OCPQS 9/228 – Aug 1816]
Thursday 29th August 1816, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: James Mebane, Thomas Whithed, Chesley P Patterson} esqrs.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Levi Whithed to John
Young was duly acknowledged in open Court & Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 15/332.]
John Young vs William Warren} Jury charged: Jacob Long,
Samuel Allen, Joseph Smith, William Woody, Lewis Herndon, David Fogleman,
Samuel Craig, Robert Walker, Anthony Cable, Hugh McCaddams, Ross Hutcheson,
George Albright – find that the Defendant doth owe the Plaintiff the Sum of £50
as mentioned in the Plffs decl.
Rivers Hodges vs Edmund Herndon} John Barbee a witness in
behalf of the Plaintiff being called but failing to appear according to the Spa
Served on him is fined according to act of Assembly.
[OCPQS 9/229 – Aug 1816]
Ordered that the Sheriff forbear from the Collection of poll
Tax for the last year he being infirm from John Dollar Son (of James). [sic]
Rivers Hodges vs Edmund Herndon} Jury charged: Alexander
Russell, Willis Sellars, William Wallace, George Reeves, James Lynn, Borroughs
Estridge, Young Dortch, Alfred Moore, James Faucett, Thomas Horner, John
Crutchfield, Sullivan Leigh. Plaintiff called & non Suit.
Young Dorch vs William Carrington} Jury charged: Alexander
Russell, Willis Sellars, William Wallace, George Reeves, James Lynch, Boroughs
Estridge, Alfred Moore, James Faucett, Thomas Horner, John Crutchfield,
Sullivan Leigh, James Herndon – who say that they find the defendant Guilty and
assess the Plaintiffs damages to Thirty five Dollars.
[OCPQS 9/230 – Aug 1816]
James Webb vs William Bracken} Jury Charged: Jacob Long,
Samuel Allen, Joseph Smith, William Woody, Lewis Herndon, David Fogleman,
Samuel Craig, Robert Walker, Anthony Cable, Hugh McCaddams, Ross Hutcheson,
George Albright – find the defendant Guilty & assess the Plaintiffs Damages
to £5 & Costs.
David Harvey Exrs vs Walter & John Murray} Jury Charged:
Alexander Russell, Willis Sellars, William Wallace, George Reeves, James
Faucett, Burroughs Estridge, Alfred Moore, Thomas Horner, John Crutchfield,
David Warren, Samuel Couch, James Herndon – find no pay’t or set off, that the
Value of the Dollars mentioned in the Bond declared are £35 & assess the
Plffs Dams 35.35.8 & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/231 – Aug 1816]
Joseph Dickey vs John T West} Same Jury Charged, find no
payment or set off, that the Value of the Dollars mentioned in the Bond
declared is of the Value of £52.14.3 & assess the Plffs Damages to £2.17.9
& Costs.
Jones Watson vs Robert Mebane Jr} Same Jury charged, find no
payment or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £94 & Costs.
Edward Pride Exr &c vs Edward Robson} Same Jury charged,
find that after deducting the pay’ts endorsed that the Sum of $433 remains due
which is Principal Money & assess the Plffs Damages in Interest to $50.87
cts & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Chesley P Patterson &
George Johnston to Mann Patterson was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of
Edward Robson a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 15/332.]
[OCPQS 9/232 – Aug 1816]
Thomas Anderson vs Joseph McCracken} Same Jury Charged, find
that the Defendant did not assume.
Murdock & Sloss Exrs vs Joseph Moore Admr &c} Jury
Charged: Jacob Long, Samuel Allen, Joseph Smith, William Woody, Lewis Herndon,
David Fogleman, Samuel Craig, Robert Walker, Anthony Cable, Hugh McCaddams,
Ross Hutcheson, George Albright. Find that on the day the Bond was due
15th Sep’r 1791 there was a payment of £74.6.8, that on 17th
Sep’r 1792 there was a payment of £57.3.6, that on 20th Dec’r 1792
there was a payment of £50, that on 23rd July 1798 there was a
payment of £80, that on 7th Sep’r 1798 all the Interest due on said
Bond was Paid, that the residue of said Bond to wit :16/11/6 remains unpaid and
assess the Plaintiffs Damages by Way of Interest to £16.11.6 & Costs.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Eve Smith to George
Fogleman was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Mich’l Holt a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/334.]
[OCPQS 9/233 – Aug 1816]
Samuel Child, Joel Parish, Mark White & [blank] Petterd
are appointed Patrols without pay for Capt Kirk’s Company.
The Execution of a Deed of Reconveyance release of
Dower from Christiana Dunlap to Evan Jeffries was duly proved in Open Court by
the Oath of James Jackson a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 15/344.]
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Bunch to Richard Crabtree
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John J Carrington a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/338.]
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Turner esquire Shff to
James Phillips was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Josiah Turner the
subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/353.]
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from John Campbell to Thomas
Ruffin for the benefit of Wm Norwood & Wm Kirkland was duly proved in Open Court
by the Oath of David Yarbrough a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to
be registered. [See ODB 15/361.]
The Execution of a Deed of Conveyance from John Newton &
his wife Elizabeth Newton to Duncan Cameron was personally acknowledged in Open
Court by the said John & the said Elizabeth. Whereupon by order of the Court
James S Smith esqr & Michael Holt esqr two members of said Court examine
the said Elizabeth Privily separately & apart from her said Husband
touching the Execution of the said Deed by her, Who having examined her
reported to the Court now sitting that the said Elizabeth acknowledged to them
that she Executed the said conveyance freely & of her own accord without
fear or compulsion of the said John Newton her husband. Whereupon it is Ordered
by the Court that said Deed be registered. [See ODB 15/330.]
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from Edward Robson to James
Webb for the benefit of Clarke & Gordon was duly proved in Open Court by
the Oath of Thomas Ruffin a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be
registered. [Not found.]
[OCPQS 9/234 – Aug 1816]
The last Will & Testament of Ludwick Albright deceased
was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Elias Albright a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be recorded. [See OWB D/491.]
The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Edmund
Gilliam was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oaths of Thomas Bradford Jr &
David Bradford Senr Subscribing Witnesses thereto & Ordered to be recorded.
[See OWB
D/489.]
The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Thomas
Cate dec’d was duly proved in Open Court by the Oaths of Bernard Cate &
Jean Cate subscribing Witnesses thereto & Ordered to be recorded. [See OWB D/490.]
[OCPQS 9/235 – Aug 1816]
Friday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Thomas Whithed, John Craig, William Moore} esqrs.
The State vs Sam’l Carson} Susannah Jackson a witness in
behalf of the State being called but failing to appear is fined according to
act of Assembly.
The State vs John Bracken} Jury Sworn No 1: Robert Walker,
David Woods, William Woody, Jacob Long, Anthony Cable, David Fogleman, Samuel
Craig, Samuel Allen, Hugh McCaddams, Joseph Smith, David Warren, Lewis Herndon
– find the Defendant not Guilty.
[OCPQS 9/236 – Aug 1816]
The State vs Benjamin Barbee} forfeited recognizance at this
Term. The Defendant on the day he was being charged in this Court on an
Indictment on the day on which he was called & failed to appear, came into Court
and upon the Case state in his own Affidavit filed and here following vizt:
[blank] moved the Court to set aside & strike out the Entry of his
forfeiture which was accordingly ordered by the Court from which Order &
Judgment of the Court the Attorney for the County Prayed an appeal to the next
Superior Court.
[OCPQS 9/237 – Aug 1816]
The State vs Fredrick Taylor} Jury charged: David Bradford,
George Reeves, James Faucett, John Roberts, Edward Riggains, William Lynn, John
Sykes, Benjamin Barbee, John Young, Burrows Estridge, William Anderson, Evan
Jeffers – find the Def’t Guilty in manner & form as Charged in the Bill of
Ind’t.
The State vs Josiah Turner} Jury No 1 Charged & Sworn,
find the Defendant not Guilty.
[OCPQS 9/238 – Aug 1816]
The State vs Edward Robson} Jury Sworn: David Bradford,
George Reeves, James Faucett, John Roberts, Edward Riggains, William Lynn, John
Sykes, Benjamin Barbee, Burrow Estridge, William Anderson, Evans Jeffers, James
Chambers – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as Charged in the
Bill of Ind’t.
The State vs Edward Robson} Same Jury Sworn, find the Defendant
Guilty in manner & form as Charged in the Bill of Indictment.
[OCPQS 9/239 – Aug 1816]
The State vs John King, William King & Lewis Partin}
Jury Sworn: Robert Walker, David Warren, Samuel Allen, Jacob Long, William
Woody, Anthony Cable, Joseph Smith, Lewis Herndon, Hugh McCaddams, David Woods,
Samuel Craig, Henry Neal – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as
charged in the Bill of Indictment.
The State vs Hosea C Smith} Jury Sworn: David Bradford,
George Reeves, James Faucett, John Roberts, Edward Riggains, William Lynn, John
Sykes, Benjamin Barbee, Burrows Estridge, William Anderson, Evan Jeffers, James
Chambers – find the Def’t Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of
Indictment.
[OCPQS 9/240 – Aug 1816]
Administration upon the estate of James Hamilton is granted
to Archibald Hamilton it being made appear to the satisfaction of the Court
that Joseph Hamilton & Nancy Hamilton resign their right thereto, upon his
entering into bond in the sum of £150 with Wm Hamilton & Hugh McAdams his
securities.
Ordered that William Moore be allowed pay as a Patroller
last year.
Ordered that Thomas Robinson be allowed pay as a patroller
last year.
An Inventory of the Property of Eli Lindsey dec’d was
returned into open Court by John Lindsey Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of Eli Lindsey dec’d was
returned into Open Court by John Lindsey Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate of James Lockhart dec’d was
returned into Open Court by Joseph B Shaw Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of James Lockhart dec’d
was returned into Open Court by James Lockhart Admr & Ordered to be
recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of Mary Scott dec’d was
returned into Open Court on Oath by John Murray Admr & Ordered to be
recorded.
[OCPQS 9/241 – Aug 1816]
An Inventory of the Estate of John Cain dec’d was returned
into Open Court on Oath by Wm Cain Jr Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
A List of the debts belonging to the Estate of John Cain dec’d
was returned into Open Court by Wm Cain Jr Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of John Cain dec’d was
returned into open Court by Wm Cain Jr Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate of Hugh Mulhollan Senr dec’d was
returned into Open Court by Hugh Mulhollan Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of Hugh Mulhollan Senr
dec’d was returned into Open Court by Hugh Mulhollan Admr & ordered to be
recorded.
An Additional Account of Sales of the Estate of Hiram Love
dec’d was returned into Open Court by Sam’l Edmiston Admr & Ordered to be
recorded.
An Account of George McCulley Admr with the Estate of Joseph
McCulley dec’d was returned into Open Court by George McCulley Admr and Ordered
to be recorded.
A return of a Settlement of Joseph Moore Admr of David Raney
dec’d with Guardian & Widow was returned into Open Court by Joseph Moore
Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the Estate of Wm Rose dec’d was
returned into Open Court by Moses Davidson Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate of Richard Stanford dec’d was
returned into Open Court by Thomas Snipes & John Newlin Exrs & ordered
to be recorded.
An Account of Sale of the Estate of Richard Stanford dec’d
was returned into Open Court by Thomas Snipes & John Newlin Exrs and
Ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the Estate of Haley Goode dec’d was
returned into Open Court by John Stockard Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
[OCPQS 9/242 – Aug 1816]
Saturday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Thomas Whithed, Thomas Clancy, Thomas Brewer} esqrs.
On motion Ordered that William Barbee, Pleasant Henderson, Thomas
H Taylor, Bryan Kittrell & Edward Robson or any four of them be and are
appointed Commissioners to aid and assist the Administrator of David Craig
dec’d in appraising allotting & distributing the Negroes of his intestate
among the Children of said intestate to wit Polley Craig, Sarah Craig,
Elizabeth Craig and Alexander Russell administrator of John Craig dec’d and
report to next Term.
Administration on the Estate of Benjamin Starks dec’d is
granted to Chesley Faucett who is the greatest Creditor applying, who enters
into Bond with James Hutchison & David Bradford his Security in the Sum of £100.
[OCPQS 9/243 – Aug 1816]
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following Persons to
attend as Jurors at next Term: Taylor Duke, Adam Douglass, John Durham Senr,
Caleb Wilson, John Leigh, Israel Holt, Zaccheus Boroughs, Goodman Nevill, Isaac
Shugars, Amos Nichols, Phineas Hart, Edmund Herndon, James Murdock (L R), John
Boon, Daniel Albright (B), Robert Tinnen, James Gant, Joseph Latta, Elisha
B[r]axton, John McFarland, Samuel Woody, John McDaniel, John Campbell, John
Trollinger, William Walker, Martin Lloy, Samuel White, John Murray (???), Thomas
Loyd (elder), John Thompson (B C).
[OCPQS 9/244 – Aug 1816]
The State vs John Freeman} Whether the Defendant is the
father of a Child of which Sally Liniry? Jury Sworn: Joseph Smith, David
Warren, David Woods, Jacob Long, Samuel Craig, Samuel Allen, Lewis Herndon,
William Woody, David Bradford, Robert Walker, Hugh McCaddams, George Reeves –
Who say that they find the Defendant is the father of the Child as charged in
the examination of Sally Liniriy. Judgment, appeal prayed.
Ordered that William Gates an Orphan of Fredrick Gates dec’d
now of the age of about Seventeen years be bound to James Woods until he arrive
to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a Black Smith. [Bond not
found.]
[OCPQS 9/245 – Aug 1816]
Administration on the Estate of Solomon Love dec’d is
granted to Samuel Edmiston who enters into Bond with David Bradford and Robert
Murray and enters into Bond in the Sum of £100.
Ordered that Abel Lewyllyn of the age of Sixteen 15th
Inst be bound to Kenneth Anderson until she arrives to lawful age to learn the
Art & mistery of a Shoe maker. [Bond not found.]
Ordered that Emsley Sears Son of Francis Sears now of the
age of 14 years 8th April last be bound to William H Goodloe until
he arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a Carpenter. [Bond
not found.]
Burke Walker confined in the Jail of the County under an
Order of the last Court [OCPQS 9/181], being brought into Court and by consent
of Attorney for the State, he takes the Oath prescribed for the benefit of an
Insolvent debtor.
[OCPQS 9/246 – Aug 1816]
Ordered that the Sheriff bring to the next Court Jeptha Shaw
& Tandy Shaw Children of Crissey Shaw for the Purpose of binding them out.
Administration of the Estate of Sterling Price dec’d is
granted to Joseph Price who enters into Bond with Robert Murray & Joseph
Smith Sec’y in the Sum of £100.
Administration of the Estate of Mary Smith dec’d is granted
to Robert Smith who enters into Bond with Robert Murray & Joseph Smith
Sec’y in the Sum of £150.
Ordered that Emily Underhill heretofore bound to Charles
Partin [OCPQS 7/542] be placed in the Custody of John Taylor Jr her Guardian
until the next Term and that notice issue to Charles Partin to appear at next Court
to Shew Cause if any he hath wherefore she shall not be Removed. Issue
S[ub]p[oen]as for Benjamin Bridges & Thomas Weaver to give evidence. [See
OCPQS 9/261.]
[OCPQS 9/247 – Aug 1816]
Ordered that Robert Mebane pay to Elizabeth Smith the Sum of
Twenty Seven pounds as follows, to wit Seven pounds imm [blank] [See Bastardy
Bonds, images 1870, 1889, 2012, 2014.]
Ordered that William J Cain admr of John Cain dec’d have
leave to sell the remaining Negroes and personal Estate belonging to said
dec’d.
Ordered that William Burnside son of Peggy Wate? Now of the
age of 10 years 5th Feb’y next be bound to James Faucett until he
arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a Spinster. [Bond not
found.]
Administration on the Estate of Henry Stallings dec’d is
granted to Augustine Dishon who enters into Bond with Robert Murray in the Sum
of £100.
[OCPQS 9/248 – Aug 1816]
An Inventory of the Estate of James Andrew dec’d was
returned into Open Court by Wm W Jourdan Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
A list of debts due James Andrew dec’d was returned into
Open Court by Wm W Jourdan Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of James Andrew dec’d was
returned into open Court by Wm Jourdan Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Additional Inventory of the Estate of Moses Lynch dec’d
was returned into Open Court by Thomas Reeves Admr on Oath & Ordered to be
recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate of John Ray dec’d was returned
into Open Count by George Faucett Admr & ordered to be recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of John Ray dec’d was
returned into open Court by George Faucett Admr & ordered to be recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate of Micajah Debruler dec’d was
returned into open Court by Wesley Debruler Admr & ordered to be recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate [of] Thomas Ward dec’d was
returned into Open Court by Alfred Compton Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of Thos Ward dec’d was returned
into open Court by Alfred Compton Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
[OCPQS 9/249 is blank.]
[OCPQS 9/250 is blank.]
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