Aug Term 1817
[OCPQS 9/367 – Aug 1817]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of Pleas & quarter
Sessions began & held for Orange County at the Court house in Hillsboro on
4th Monday in August 1817. Present: John Cabe, James S Smith, Robert
Tinnen} esqrs.
[OCPQS 9/368 – Aug 1817]
Grand Jury impanneled and Sworn, viz: David Yarbrough,
Thomas Loyd, William Clark, Samuel Dunn, John Newlin, Samuel Thompson, Samuel
Crawford, Edward King, Samuel Thompson, John Nelson, Thomas Jones, Adam
Douglas, John Long, James Craig.
Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannel who have appeared
and qualified, viz: David Woods, Henry Anthony, John Walker, James Murdock,
William Cain Jr, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles Debruler.
[OCPQS 9/369 – Aug 1817]
Taylor Duke vs John Cain’s Admr} Jury charged: David Woods,
Henry Anthony, James Murdock, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles
Debruler, James Cain, Elias Fort, Robert Morrow, Hugh Wilson, Burris Estridge,
Willis Sellars – find the Defendants Testator did assume and within three
Years, that after allowing a Set off assess the plffs Damages to 9/1d & Costs.
Peter Willis vs John Strowd} Same Jury charged, find the
Covenant declared on to be the Act & Deed of Defendant & assess the
plffs Damages to £25 & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/370 – Aug 1817]
Jones Fowler vs Stephen McCrackin} Jury charged: Robert
Cheek, William Palmer, John Reeves, Laban Andrews, Abel Rainey, Charles
McCauley, William Jean, John Workman, Lemuel Carroll, Robert McCrory, Thomas
Barlow, Riley Vickers. Plff called & non Suit.
James Esser? vs Jacob Whitsell} Same Jury charged, find the
Def’t Guilty & assess the Plffs Damages to 10/ & Costs. On motion,
Ordered that the attendance of John Holt, a witness in behalf of Plff, be not
taxed agt the Def’t.
The Execution of a Deed from Stephen Reding to Jacob
Whittaker was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Reding a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/76.]
[OCPQS 9/371 – Aug 1817]
Thomas H Taylor Esqr comes into Court and takes the several
Oath required for Justices of the Peace according to the Commission to him
directed.
Chaney Mangum vs Wm P Mangum and John J Carrington admrs
&c} Jury No 1 charged, find that the Virginia money mentioned in the Bond
declared is of the Value of £100, which is principal & assess the
Plaintiffs damages to £63.5 & that there is no pay’t or set off and that
Defendants have fully administered.
George Carrington vs Henry Hunt} Aquilla Rhodes a witness in
behalf of plaintiff being solemnly called by the Sheriff at the door of the
Court house but failing to appear according to the Subpoena served on him is
fined according to act of Assembly. A rule is granted on Aquilla Rhodes to shew
cause why an Attachment shall not issue agt him.
[OCPQS 9/372 – Aug 1817]
Isaac Holt ass’ee vs Gappins & Whitted} Same Jury
charged, find no pay’t or set off & assess plff Dams to $3.80, prin $95.
The Execution of a Deed from Joshua Causey to Mark Barbee
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Rhodes a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [in left margin:] Delivered
this Deed to Mark Barbee. [See ODB 20/366.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Joshua Causey to Mark
Barbee was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Rhodes a
subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [in left margin:]
Delivered this Bill of Sale to Mark Barbee. [Not found.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Phillips to Thomas N S
Hargis was duly proved acknowledged in open Court by James Phillips the
Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/101.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Comb to William Hall was
duly acknowledged in open Court by John Comb the subscriber thereto &
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/69.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Hogan to John Strain was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Ezekiel Brewer a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/73.]
The Execution of a Deed from Susannah Robertson to Susannah
Carter was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Joseph Clendenin a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/64.]
[OCPQS 9/373 – Aug 1817]
Tuesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Herbert Sims, Thomas H Taylor, Samuel Child} esqrs.
Tyree Duke vs Duke & Horton} Jury charged: David Woods,
Henry Anthony, James Murdock, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles
Debrular, Joseph Armstrong, Willis Sellars, John Williams, John Carruthers, John
Reeves, John Mason. Find all the Issues in favor of the plff & assess his
Damages to £10.8.10 & Costs, appeal prayed & Granted.
The Execution of a Deed from Nelly Trice & others to
Edmund R Pitt was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Williams a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/96.]
[OCPQS 9/374 – Aug 1817]
Thomas Barlow vs Henry Neal} Jury charged: John Hunt, Ross
Hutcheson, John Cheek, Robert Hall, Burris Estridge, Eli McDaniel, Alexander
Russell, William McDaniel, Laban Andrews, Isaac Craig, James Shepperd, Robert
Cheek – find for Defendant.
John Lynch & Wife vs John Tilley} Same Jury charged,
find the Defendant Guilty & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £5 &
Costs.
[OCPQS 9/375 – Aug 1817]
Charles Jones vs Robert Cheek} Jury charged: David Woods,
Henry Anthony, James Murdock, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles
Debrular, Joseph Armstrong, Willis Sellars, John Reeves, John Mason, Tapley
Booth, Robert Morrow – find that the Defendant was not sick, but was able to
attend.
Neal H Horton & Co vs Samuel Hogg} Same Jury charged,
Juror withdrawn.
Paul Kennion vs Edward Robson} Same Jury Sworn, find all the
Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess his Damages to £14.5.6 &
Costs.
[OCPQS 9/376 – Aug 1817]
William Maris vs John Street} Jury charged: John Clark,
Robert Hall, Burris Estridge, Eli McDaniel, Alexander Russell, William
McDaniel, Laban Andrews, Isaac Craig, James Shepperd, Robert Cheek, Ross
Hutcheson, John Williams – find all the Issues in favor of Plff & assess
his Damages to $80.48. & C.
Robert Morrow vs James Moore} Same Jury charged, find the
Issues in favor of Plff & assess his Damages to £63.10/ & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/377 – Aug 1817]
Alexander Mason vs Sterling Talley} Same Jury charged, find
all the Issues in favor of the plaintiff, that the Principal money is $69.58 ½
& assess the Plffs Damages to $2.10 which is Int, appeal prayed &
Granted. James Tate.
John Holden vs John Carrington (Rolle)} John J Carrington
one of the Bail of Defendant brings into Court the body of his Principal &
Surrenders him in discharge of said Bail.
Joseph Dickey vs Samuel Gibson} Same Jury charged. Find that
the Deft did not promise.
[OCPQS 9/378 – Aug 1817]
Fredrick Mize esqr one of the Justices of the Peace named in
the Commission to him directed appears in open Court & takes the Oaths
required for his Qualification.
The Execution of a Deed from Robert Eaton to James Lockhart
was duly acknowledged in open Court by Robert Eaton the Subscriber thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/184.]
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Turner Sheriff &c to
James Webb was duly acknowledged in open Court by Josiah Turner the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/185.]
The Execution of a Release from Eliza Smith to William Smith
& Joseph Smith was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Michael Holt a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/76.]
The Execution of a Deed from Ann Murdock & David Murdock
to James Murdock was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Murdock a
subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/77.]
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from Richard Browning &
Sophia his Wife to William Street for the benefit of Quinton Anderson was duly
proved in open Court by the oath of Levi Walker a subscribing Witness thereto.
Whereupon the [court] Ordered Thomas Whitted & Catlett Campbell esquires
t[w]o of the Justices of said Court to take the Private examination of the said
Sophia Browning touching her execution of said Deed of conveyance, Who certify
that the said Sophia Browning acknowledged that she had executed the same &
that she executed to the same freely & of her own accord, without fear of
or compulsion by her said husband. It is therefore Ordered that said Deed be
registered. [See ODB 16/97.]
[OCPQS 9/379 – Aug 1817]
The Execution of a Deed from Walter Alves to John Garrard
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Benjamin Bullock a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/78.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Whitaker to Thomas Reding
was duly acknowledged in open Court by Jacob Whitaker the subscriber thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/79.]
The Execution of a Deed from Henry O’Daniel to Margrey
Conklin was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Robert Duncan as
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/80.]
The Execution of a Deed from Hardy Hurdle to William Morton
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Crossley Brinkley a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/82.]
The Execution of a Deed from Robert A Younger to Crossley
Brinkley was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Robert A Younger the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/82.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Younger to Robert A
Younger was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of William Wilkins a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/84.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Milliken & Jane
Milliken to James Milliken was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of William
Moore a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/86.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Smith to Joseph Smith
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Coble a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/94.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sarah Shoffner to Joseph Smith
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Coble a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/87.]
[OCPQS 9/380 – Aug 1817]
Wednesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Thomas Clancy, Fredrick Mize, David Mebane} esqrs.
Nancy Reese vs Thomas Holloway} Jury charged: David Woods,
Henry Anthony, James Murdock, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles
Debrular, Joseph B Shaw, John Stockard, William Palmer, Samuel Kirkpatrick,
Laban Andrews, Matthew Ray – find the Defendant Guilty & assess the
Plaintiffs Damages to £7.10 & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Turner to Sterling
Harris was duly acknowledged in open Court by Joseph Turner the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/65.]
[OCPQS 9/381 – Aug 1817]
David Andrews vs John L Kirk} Jury charged: Thomas Davis,
Adam Dixon, John Mason, Alexander Russell, Henry Neal, John Young, John Boothe,
William McDaniel, John Hart, James Robinson, Abram Parker, Eli McDaniel –
Nathan Edwards & Hugh Mulhollan Witnesses in behalf of the Defendant being called
by the Sheriff at the Court house door, but failing to appear according to the
Subpoena served on them are fined according to act of Assembly – find all the
Issues in favor of the plff and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to $109.25 &
Costs.
Wm Jorden Admr vs Thomas B Patterson Admr} Same Jury
charged, find all the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess the
that the bond declared is $140, no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs
Damages to $30.45, that Def’t has not fully adm’d &c.
[OCPQS 9/382 – Aug 1817]
William W Jordan Admr vs Thomas B Patterson Admr &c}
Same Jury charged, find all the Issues in favor of the plff, that the principal
of the bond to be is $120, that on 1st Jan’y 1814 there was a
pay’t of $120 & assess the Plffs Damages to $7.80, that Def’t has not fully
adm’d &c.
John Carrington vs Thomas Carrington} Jury charged: David
Woods, Henry Anthony, James Murdock, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles
Debrular, Joseph B Shaw, John Stockard, William Palmer, Samuel Kirkpatrick,
Matthew Ray, Rankin McKee. Juror withdrawn.
The Execution of a Deed from Daniel Shoffner to John Coble
Jr was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Daniel Coble a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/93.]
[OCPQS 9/383 – Aug 1817]
James Winfree vs William Sparrow} Jury charged: Thomas
Davis, Adam Dixon, John Mason, Alexander Russell, Henry Neal, John Young, John
Boothe, William McDaniel, John Hunt, James Robinson, Abram Parker, Eli McDaniel
– assess the plaintiffs damages to 6d & Costs.
John L Kirk vs David Andrews} Same Jury charged. Plaintiff
called & non Suit.
William Newman vs Augustus Dishon} Same Jury Charged, find
all the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess his Damages to £7.15.3
& Costs.
Bryant Edmiston vs John T West} Same Jury charged, find the
Bond declared on to be the Act & Deed of Def’t, that after allowing a
Payment of $20, the balance due in Prin ?????? in Sept 1814 is $19.8 &
assess the Plffs Dams to $1.25 & C.
[OCPQS 9/384 – Aug 1817]
Samuel Strudwick vs David Mebane} Same Jury charged. Find
that the Plaintiff was not of full age at the bringing of the Suit.
Young & Turner vs Willis Reeves} Jury charged: Thomas
Davis, Adam Dixon, John Mason, Alexander Russell, Henry Neal, John Booth,
William McDaniel, John Hart, James Robinson, Eli McDaniel, John T West, Hugh
Mulhollan – find that Defendant did assume and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to
$605.91, appeal prayed & Granted. Thomas Reeves & Stephen Glass Sec’s.
[OCPQS 9/385 – Aug 1817]
William Jamison vs Samuel Child} Same Jury charged, find
that 15th May 1814 there was a Payment of $40 equal to £20, that the
residue of the Bond is unpaid to the amount of £70.10.9 which is Plff
Principal money & assess Plffs Damages to £13.18.9 & Costs.
James Winfree vs Edward Robson} Jury charged: David Woods,
Henry Anthony, James Murdock, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles
Debrular, Joseph B Shaw, John Stockard, William Palmer, Samuel Kirkpatrick,
Matthew Ray, Rankin McKee – find the Defendant Guilty and assess Plffs Damages
to £3.
The Execution of a Deed from William Merritt Senr to William
H Merritt was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Barbee a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/92.]
[OCPQS 9/386 – Aug 1817]
Arnold & Stark vs Willis Reeves} Jury charged, assess
the Plaintiffs Damages to $46.54 after allowing Sundry payments the last of
which was made on 26th May 1817 amounting to $50 since the issuing
of this Writ.
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Smith to William Smith
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Cable a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/95.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Strayhorn to John Strain
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Abram Craig a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/81.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Turner to Isaac Shugart
was duly proved in open Court by the affirmation of John Newlin A subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/89.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Newlin attorney for
Jonathan Lindly to William Warren was duly acknowledged in open Court by John
Newlin the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/74.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Sparrow to William H
Merritt was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of J Pendergrass Jr a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/90.]
[OCPQS 9/387 – Aug 1817]
Thursday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Thomas Clancy, Samuel Child, Robert Harris} esqrs.
The State vs William Brooks} Ind’t. Jury charged: David
Woods, Henry Anthony, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles Debrular, Joseph
B Shaw, Matthew Ray, Eli McDaniel, Stephen Glass, Lewis Horneday, William
Clark, John Stockard – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as
Charged in the Bill of Ind’t.
The Execution of a Deed from John Sparrow to William H
Merritt was duly proved in open Court by the oath of J Pendergrass Jr a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/90.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Pendergrass to John
Sparrow was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Pendergrass Junr a
subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/75.]
[OCPQS 9/388 – Aug 1817]
The State vs Francis Norman} Jury Sworn: David Woods, Henry
Anthony, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles Debrular, Joseph B Shaw, Lewi
Horneday, James Murdock, Thomas Davis, William Clark, John Stockard, Stephen
Glass – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as Charged in the bill
of Ind’t.
The State vs Elijah Perry} Ind’t. Same Jury Sworn, find the
Def’t not Guilty.
The State vs John Cate} Sci fa. Same Jury charged, find that
the said Elisha Cate is now in Custody upon the same charge on which his recog
Called out.
[OCPQS 9/389 – Aug 1817]
On motion it is ordered by the Court that Catlett Campbell
& Thomas Whithed Esqrs be [&] they are appointed on the part of this
court to take the private examination of Sophia Browning wife of Richard
Browning touching her execution of a certain deed of conveyance to Quinton
Anderson. [See ODB 16/97.]
The State vs Joseph Smith} Jury charged & Sworn: David
Woods, Henry Anthony, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles Debrular, Joseph
B Shaw, Lewis Horneday, James Murdock, Thomas Davis, William Clark, Stephen
Glass, William Palmer – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as
charged in the Bill of Indictment, appeal.
The State vs Elizabeth McDaniel} Ind’t. Same Jury Sworn,
find the Defendant not Guilty.
[OCPQS 9/390 – Aug 1817]
The State vs Wm Brackin} Ind’t. Same Jury Sworn, find the
Defendant not Guilty.
The State vs Alexander Clark? Allen? & Thaddeus
Freshwater} Jury charged: Samuel Strayhorn, Samuel Nevill, William Rhodes,
Joseph Stubbins, John Sykes, Thomas Faucett, Matthew Ray, John Stockard, Tapley
Boothe, James Ray, Eli McDaniel, Samuel Nelson – find the Defendants not
Guilty.
The Execution of a Deed from William Pendergrass Jr to
William H Merritt was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Pendergrass
Jr a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/92.]
[OCPQS 9/391 – Aug 1817]
George Fossett is appointed Guardian to Robert H Fausett son
of Robert Faucett dec’d & enters into Bond with James Mebane and [blank]
Sec’s in the Sum of £750.
The State vs Thomas Scott esq} Ind’t Nuisance. Jury charged:
David Woods, Henry Anthony, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Sellars, Charles Debrular,
Joseph B Shaw, Lewis Horneday, James Murdock, Thomas Davis, William Clark,
William Palmer, Alexander Mason – find the Defendant not Guilty.
Administration of the Estate of John Sawyers Senr dec’d is
granted to Hiram Mc Neal & enters into Bond with John Scott & Josiah
Turner his Sec’ys in the Sum of £500.
Ordered that Licence be granted to Simeon Cochran &
William Cockran to retail spirituous Liquors at their Store in this County.
Ordered that Licence be granted to John Nichols to retail
Spirituous Liquors at his house in this County.
[OCPQS 9/392 – Aug 1817]
Administration of the Estate of Pleasant Herndon dec’d is
granted to Zachariah Herndon who enters into Bond with Fredrick Nash & John
Taylor Sec’y in the Sum of £200.
Present: Joseph Clendening, Robert Harris, William Barbee,
James S Smith, Abram Craig, Thomas Whitted, Henry Thompson, Thomas Clancy}
esqrs.
Ordered that Pleasant Henderson, John Taylor esqs, Bryant
Kittrell & William Barbee be appointed a Committee to build contract
for the building of a Bridge across Morgan’s Creek at or near Merritts Mill
& Report to next Term.
The Execution of a Deed from John Sparrow to William H
Merritt was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Pendergrass Jr a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/91.]
[OCPQS 9/393 – Aug 1817]
Administration on the Estate of Peggy Mitchell dec’d is
granted to Perry Mitchel who enters into Bond with Robert Murray & Eli
Murray in the Sum of £250.
Ordered that Licence be granted to Amos Nichols to retail
spirituous Liquors at his dwelling house.
The Execution of a Deed from Elizabeth Boyles to Peter
Morton was duly proved in open Court by the oath of George Garrison a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/83.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John Warren to Newcomb
Thompson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Clancy a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/63.]
The Execution of a Deed from Eleanor Trice Senr, Samuel
Thompson & Nancy his Wife, William Trice, Eleanor Trice Junr, John Trice,
Tabitha Trice & Joseph Trice to James Miller was duly proved in open Court
as to Eleanor Trice Senr, Wm Trice, Eleanor Trice Junr, John Trice, Tabitha
Trice & Joseph Trice by the Oath of William Hall & Joseph B Shaw and as
to Samuel Thompson & Nancy his Wife was duly proved in open Court by the
oath of Edward McDade a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 16/88.]
[OCPQS 9/394 – Aug 1817]
Friday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Thomas Scott, Thomas Whitted, Dennis Hargiss} esqrs.
Administration on the Estate of James Wilson dec’d is
granted to Phebe Wilson (Widow) who enters into Bond with John Sharp &
William Holt in the Sum of £100.
Administration on the Estate of Tobias Smith dec’d is
granted to William Smith who enters into Bond with John Boon & John Coble
Jr in the Sum of £1000.
Administration on the Estate of Samuel Whitsell dec’d is
granted to Benjamin Whitby who enters into Bond with William Holt &
Alexander Allen Sec’ys in the Sum of £150.
[OCPQS 9/395 – Aug 1817]
Daniel Clapp is appointed Guardian to Elizabeth Holt and
enters into Bond with William Montgomery & William Holt Sec’ys in the Sum
of £2000.
Jeremiah Holt is appointed Guardian to Tempe Holt &
Milley Holt & enters into Bond with William Montgomery & William Holt
in the Sum of £2000 each.
On Motion of William Smith Administrator of Tobias Smith
dec’d, Ordered that the said William Smith sell all of the personal estate of
the said Tobias Smith including two Slaves, they being the only Slaves of the
estate and there being four distributees.
On Motion of Phebe Wilson Administratrix &c of James
Wilson dec’d, Ordered that the said Phebe have leave to sell all the personal
estate of said James Wilson dec’d.
On Motion of Benjamin Whitby Admer of Samuel Whitsell Dec’d,
Ordered that said Benjamin Whitbey have leave to Sell all the personal estate
of said Samuel Whitsell dec’d.
[OCPQS 9/396 – Aug 1817]
The State vs Rachel Armstrong} Jury Sworn: Charles Debrular,
Samuel Thompson, Joseph B Shaw, Henry Anthony, James Mardock, Thomas Sellars, John
Boon, Edward Riggains, John Sharp, William Clark, Thomas Murdock, Benjamin
Whitby – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill
of Indictment. Judgment Suspended for twelve Months, appeals.
[OCPQS 9/397 – Aug 1817]
The State vs Joseph Smith} Jury Sworn: Edward Davis, William
Holt, Andrew Watson, Jesse Vickers, William Hall, Gilbert Hart, Isaac Holden,
Henry Neal, John Crutchfield, Ezekiel Brewer, Jehu Bird, William Palmer – find
the Defendant not Guilty.
Norris Compton is appointed Guardian to Jane Smith, Nancy
Smith & Ellen Smith Orphan Children of Robert Polley Smith dec’d and
enters into Bond with William Ward & James Bird Sec’s in the Sum of £100
each.
John Taylor Jr is appointed Guardian to Anderson Smith
Orphan of Polley Smith dec’d.
[OCPQS 9/398 – Aug 1817]
The State vs Isaac Morris. Jury Sworn: Charles Debrular,
Joseph B Shaw, Thomas Sellars, Henry Anthony, John Boon, Edward Riggains
James Murdock, William Clark, John Sharp, John Holden, Benjamin Whitby, Thomas
Murdock, Edward Riggains – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as
charged in the Bill of Indictment. The Court adjudges that the Defendant be confined
to the Public Whipping post and receive thirty nine Lashes on his bare Back and
that the Sheriff carry this Judgment into Execution immediately, And that he
stand committed until the fined & Costs are paid, and that until he
gives Sec’y for his good behavior for twelve months & that Thomas Clancy or
???? ???? Justices of the Peace take his recognizance in the Sum of £100 &
Secy’s in the Sum of £100.
[OCPQS 9/399 – Aug 1817]
The State vs William Cozort} Ind’t. Same Jury Sworn, find
the Defendant not Guilty.
The State vs James Bass} Jury Sworn: William Holt, Andrew
Watson, Jehu Bird, Andrew Watson William Palmer, Henry Neal, Ezekiel
Brewer, Gilbert Hart, John Crutchfield, Jesse Vickers, John Redding, James
Williams, Hugh Wilson – find the Defendant not Guilty.
The State vs John Riggains} Ind’t. Same Jury charged, find
the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment.
[OCPQS 9/400 – Aug 1817]
The State vs Charles Chambers} Same Jury Sworn, find the
Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Ind’t.
The Same vs William McDaniel} Same Jury Sworn, find the
Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Ind’t.
The Same vs Thomas Hampton} Same Jury Sworn, find the
Defendant not Guilty.
[OCPQS 9/401 – Aug 1817]
The State vs Campbell Sutton} Jury sworn: Jehu Bird, William
Holt, Ezekiel Brewer, Jesse Vickers, John Redding, James Williams, Andrew
Watson, John Crutchfield, Fredrick Reeves, James Miller, James Hart, Gilbert
Hart – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of
Indictment.
Administration on the Estate of Henry Lewis dec’d is granted
to Nicholas Atkins who enters into Bond with Thomas Clancy and Jacob Whitaker
his Sec’y in the Sum of £500, the Widow relinquishes her right.
Thomas Murdock comes into Court & resigns his
Guardianship of Nancy Dixon. Whereupon John Boon is appointed Guardian to the
said Nancy Dixon and enters into Bond with Michael Holt and Benjamin Whidbee
Sec’y in the Sum of £500.
[OCPQS 9/402 – Aug 1817]
Ordered that Elizabeth Ann Murray now of the age of 3 years
23rd June last be bound to Edward Rumbly until she arrive to lawful
age to learn the Art & mistery of a Spinster. [In another hand:] Rescinded
by Order of the Court. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 577 & OCPQS 9/438.]
[OCPQS 9/402A – a scrap of paper tipped into the book]
To the Worshipfull court of Orange County, This may certify
that I am Willing that my son John Eason should be bound to Mr Thomas Wallis as
my son is well satisfyed to live with him. August 28 1818 /Betsey Eason/ [See
Apprentice Bonds, image 562.]
[OCPQS 9/403 – Aug 1817]
Saturday, Court met according to adjournment. Present: James
S Smith, Michael Holt, David Mebane} esqrs.
Thomas Holden is appointed Guardian to John Holden and Jeane
Holden orphans of Jeremiah Holden dec’d who enters into Bond with Isaac Holden
Sec’y in the Sum of £1000 each.
Ordered that the admrs of Henry Lewis dec’d have leave to
sell the perishable estate of said dec’d.
Ordered that John Eason son of Elizabeth Eason of the age of
11 Years 4th Dec’r next be bound to Thomas Wallis until her arrives
to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [Bond not found, but
see OCPQS 9/402A & Apprentice Bonds, image 562.]
Ordered that William Gray Son of [blank] Gray now of the age
of about 4 years be bound to Charles Cox to learn the art & mistery of a
painter. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 563 & 575.]
[OCPQS 9/404 – Aug 1817]
Ordered that Alexander Merony Orphan of William Merony dec’d
be bound to Arnold Brown to learn the art & Mistery of a painter until he
arrives to lawful age. [Bond not found.]
George Simms a man of Color having been who was
heretofore committed to the Jail of this County on Suspicion of his being a
runaway Slave, having been brought into Court and the Court being Satisfied
that he is a free Man it is Ordered that he be discharged from his Imprisonment
upon his taking the Oath prescribed for the relief of Insolvent Debtors.
Whereupon the said George took the said oath and was discharged accordingly.
In the Case of Elizabeth Woods} Whereas a Writ heretofore
issued directing the Sheriff to summon a Jury to examine into the State of the
mind of Elizabeth Woods, and they having reported that She is a Lunatic, It is
therefore Ordered William Cain be appointed Guardian to Said Elizabeth Woods
& enters into Bond.
[OCPQS 9/405 – Aug 1817]
Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following persons to
attend as Jurors at the next Term of this Court, viz: James Nicholson, David
Murdock, Edward Rippey, James Tate (H M), Charles Trice, William Morrow,
William Maris, William Trice Senr, Cason Capps, Josiah Thompson, John Graham
(Colo), Noah Rhodes, John McRory, James Lapslie, Moses Campbell, Alexander
Russell, Samuel Craig, Francis Barbee, William Murray, Enoch McPherson, Ross,
Hutchinson, William Rogers Jr, William Pickett, Adam Douglass, Samuel Woody,
William Sheppard Jr, Aaron Walker, William Armstrong Jr, John Williams, Joel
Cloud.
[OCPQS 9/406 is blank.]
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