May Term 1815
[OCPQS 9/41 – May 1815]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of pleas & quarter
Sessions begun & held for Orange County on the fourth Monday in May A D
1815. Present: James Webb, Herbert Sims, David Allison} esqrs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias, to wit Ex’d: [blank]
[OCPQS 9/42 – May 1815]
Grand Jury Impannelled & Sworn, to wit: George Albright,
John Burnsides, Thomas Pickett, Samuel Nevill, James Corbit, John Gant, John
Whitsell, Samuel Dunn, Andrew McCauley, William Armstrong, Moses Campbell, Thomas
Hudgins, Josiah Thompson, Joseph Freeland, Hugh Currie.
Reuben Smith Sworn to attend the Grand Jury as Constable.
Remaining Jurors who have appeared & qualified, to wit:
Jesse Nevill, John Brown, William Horton, Daniel Wilkerson, Joshua Walker,
William Pickett, Charles Trice, Hall Garrison, William Chambers, John Williams,
Joseph Hamilton, Sam’l Hodge, Robert King.
Jurors who have not appeared, vizt: Thomas Lynch.
Wm Thompson a Juror is discharged by reasons Shewn the Court
on Oath.
[OCPQS 9/43 – May 1815]
Sam’l Thompson vs Joseph Marcum} Jury charged: Jesse Nevill,
John Brown, William Horton, Daniel Wilkerson, Joshua Walker, William Pickett,
Charles Trice, Hall Garrison, William Chambers, John Williams, Joseph Hamilton,
Sam’l Hodge – find the Defendant Guilty & within One year & assess the
Plffs Damages to £12.0.5.
George Martin Phifer records his Ear mark as follows, vizt:
Swallow fork in each Ear, under bit in the right Ear.
W P Mangum vs Iraph Marcum} Same Jury charged, find the
Defendant Guilty & within One year & assess the Plffs Damages to £33.5.6
& Costs.
[OCPQS 9/44 – May 1815]
Geo Riggs vs Benjamin Bullock} Ordered that a Commission
issue to take the Deposition of Cyras Riggs in behalf of the Plaintiff to be
read De bene esse.
Edward Robson vs Bryant Stroud & others} Jury charged:
Robert King, Hugh Mulhollan, Isiah Davis, Caleb Lindsy, William Holt, Zachariah
Boroughs, Mann Patterson, Robert Hall, James Johnston, John S Carrington,
Robert Walker, John Waggoner – find the Defendant Jesse Heagwood Guilty & assess
the Plffs Damages to £29 & find the Defts Bryant Stroud & John Stroud
not Guilty.
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Wilson Jun & Thos [Wilson]
Sen to James Wilson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Robert Tinnin
a Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/120.]
[OCPQS 9/45 – May 1815]
James Hear vs David Delk} Same Jury charged, find for
Defendants, appeals prayed. Wm P Mangum & James Leathers Sec’y.
George Carrington v. Herbert Sims} Jury charge: Jesse
Nevill, John Brown, William Horton, Daniel Wilkerson, Joshua Walker, William
Pickett, Charles Trice, Hall Garrison, William Chambers, John Williams, Joseph
Hamilton, Samuel Hodge – find that the Defendant doth not detain the Negroes
mentioned in the plaintiffs declaration or any one of them, appeal prayed &
granted. William P Mangum & Arch’d Carrington.
Jonathan Dollar and Sampson Wood Witnesses in behalf of the
plff being solemnly [called], but failing to appear according to the Subpoenas
Served on them & fined according to act of assembly.
The Execution of a Deed from James Warnick to George
Garrison was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of David Bradford a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/126.]
[OCPQS 9/46 – May 1815]
John T Horn vs Wm Whitsell} Jury charged: Robert King, Hugh
Mulhollan, Isaiah Davis, Caleb Lindsy, William Holt, Zachariah Burroughs, Mann
Patterson, Robert Hall, John J Carrington, Robert Walker, John Waggoner, Rich’d
Blackwood.
The Execution of a Deed from James Campbell to Joseph
Armstrong was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Charles Debruler a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/124.]
The Execution of a Deed from Isaiah F Cate to Joseph
Armstrong was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John Armstrong
Thos Love a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 15/123.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from William Cain Sr &
David Ray to John McDaniel was duly Proved in open Court by the oath of James
Webb a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/86.]
[OCPQS 9/47 – May 1815]
Tuesday Morning 23rd May 1815, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: Herbert Sims, James S Smith, Zachariah
Herndon} esqrs.
Abram Marlet? vs David H Nunn’s Exrs} Ordered by the Court
that Notice on Tarlton Johnston if he be in the State or on Thomas Ruffin Atto
for Plff be sufficient in taking depositions in this Case.
Den & Jno D Carrington vs Sarah Dunnagan} Ejectment.
William Carrington (Son of George) a Witness in behalf of Defendant being
solemnly called by the Sheriff but failing to appear according to the Subpoena
served on him is fined according to Act of Assembly.
Wm Mebane a Juror at last Term having come into Court &
states his excuse for not attending on Oath, Ordered that his fine be remitted.
John D Carrington vs Sarah & Nancy Dunnagan} No 1 Jury
charged: Jesse Nevill, John Brown, William Horton, Daniel Wilkerson, Joshua
Walker, William Pickett, Charles Trice, Hall Garrison, William Chambers, John
Williams, Joseph Hamilton, Samuel Hodge – find for the Defendant.
[OCPQS 9/48 – May 1815]
Josiah Turner Sheriff is fined 40/ for not Keeping Order in Court.
Thomas Bilbo Deputy Sheriff is fined 20/ for not Keeping
Order in Court.
The State v. Benjamin} Ordered that the Sheriff Summon
George a negro Slave the property of D??? Varning to give evidence on Tomorrow
in behalf of the State.
The State vs Drury Dunn, James Watson} recog £25 each. To
appear & give evidence against David Douglass & Rebecca Tudor.
George Carrington vs Meriman Cole} Jury charged: Robert
King, John Bevill, Richard Blackwood, Henry Lloyd, Abel Rainey, Robert Walker,
David Cloud, Laban Andrews, John Latta, John Roberts, Goodman Nevill, Joel
Cloud – find for Defendant, appeal prayed & Granted & Robert Horner and
John Cole Sec’y.
[OCPQS 9/49 – May 1815]
Duncan McRae vs John Cook} Jury No 1 charged, find the
Dollars mentioned in the Bond declared on to be of the Value of £36 &
assess the Plffs Damages to £44.1.7 for Int.
Alexander McRae vs John Cook} Same Jury charged. Ass the
plaintiffs Dams ??? ??? ?????? ?? ????. After deducting the Several Credits
indorsed on the bond declares on the Balance of Principal due on said Bond is £39.1.4
& assess Plff Damages for Int 3.5.-.
Robert Woody vs James Lockhart} Same Jury Charged, find the
Defendant Guilty, that there is no Justification & assess the Plaintiffs
Damages to £75 & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/50 – May 1815]
John Roberts a Talisman is fined 20/ for not attending at
the Call of the Sheriff.
Wm Moore ass’ee &c vs Samuel Child} Debt. Jury charged:
Robert King, John Bevill, Rich’d Blackwood, Henry Lloyd, Abel Rainey, Robert
Walker, David Cloud, Laban Andrews, John Latta, Goodman Nevill, Joel Cloud,
Abel Thompson – find no payment or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £8.
Principal £39.4.?.
Herbert Sims vs Carrington & Cain} Debt. Same Jury
charged, find no payment or set off and that principal of the [bond] is $61.98
½ & assess the Plff Dams to $5.88 [&] Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Ellison to James Ellison
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Joseph Ellison a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/115.]
[OCPQS 9/51 – May 1815]
John Campbell vs James Strayhorn} Trover. Same Jury charged,
find the Defendant Guilty & assess Plffs Damages to £7.10 & Costs.
Sally Wilson vs Archer Harris} appeal. Same Jury charged,
find all the Issues in favor of the Plff & assess the plffs Damages to £27.15.8.
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Wilhoit Senr to Jacob
Wilhoit Jr was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Lewis Wilhoit a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [Not found. Does
not appear to be ODB 14/85.]
The Execution of a Deed from Robert Martin to George Martin
was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Robert Martin the Subscriber thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/116.]
[OCPQS 9/52 – May 1815]
Wednesday Morning 24th May 1815, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: John Taylor, Samuel Child, James S Smith}
esqrs.
Hargiss & Womack vs Qualls & Thompson} appeal. Jury
charged: Jesse Nevill, John Brown, William Horton, Daniel Wilkerson, Joshua
Walker, William Pickett, Charles Trice, Hall Garrison, William Chambers, John
Williams, Joseph Hamilton, Robert King. Plaintiff called & non Suit.
Andrew Reed ass’ee vs George Carrington} Same Jury charged,
find all the Issues in favor of the Plff and assess his Dam’s to £5. Prin 10.
[OCPQS 9/53 – May 1815]
Abner B Bruce & James Webb are appointed Committee to
examine & Settle the Accounts of Duncan Cameron Guardian of Samuel
Strudwick and to report to this Term.
The State vs James Clancy} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: Jesse Nevill, John
Brown, William Horton, Daniel Wilkerson, Joshua Walker, William Pickett,
Charles Trice, Hall Garrison, William Chambers, John Williams, Joseph Hamilton,
Robert King – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the
Bill of Indictment.
The State vs Rebecca Tudor} Ind’t F & A. Same Jury
charged, find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill
of Indictment. The defendant ordered into the Custody of the Sheriff.
The Execution of a Deed from Christopher Hornedy to Isaac
Patterson was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of D Patterson a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/121.]
[OCPQS 9/54 – May 1815]
The State vs William Brooks} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: Hugh
Mulhollan, Richard Blackwood, Alfred Booth, Abel Rainey, John Rasberry, William
McMillen, John Lankston, John Faucett, John Whithed, Ezekiel Trice, Vincent
Roberts, Samuel Hodge – find the Defendant not Guilty.
Wm Hawkins Gov &c vs John Turrentine & others}
Ordered that a Subpoena Duces Tecum issue to John Street esqr to produce into Court
a Judgment rendered in favor of Jacob Hubbard agt James H Lewis and an Execution
issued thereon to be read as evidence in favor of the Plaintiff.
[OCPQS 9/55 – May 1815]
Wm Pickett is appointed Overseer of the road from Stagg’s
Creek to Mill Creek in the room of Andrew Faddis with the usual hands.
Capt John Ray is appointed Overseer of the road from Roswell
Huntington’s to Jesse Clark’s Office? in the room of William Clark with the
usual hands.
On Motion, Ordered that John Southerd an infirm man be
released from the payment of a poll Tax by reasons shewn the Court on Oath.
The State vs Benjamin a Negro Slave the property of Nicholas
Atkins} Jury Sworn: Jesse Nevill, Daniel Wilkerson, Hugh Mulhollan, Joshua
Walker, Henry Neal, William Chambers, David Woods, Robert King, Thomas
Holloway, William Horton, Abel Rainey, John Brown - find the Defendant not
Guilty of the felony as charged with Bill of Indt. It is adjudged that the
Witnesses whose names are enclosed on the Bill of Indictment were material
& necessary on behalf of the State.
[OCPQS 9/56 – May 1815]
Ordered by the Court that Doct’r Barnabas O’Farrell be fined
Twenty Pounds for profanely Swearing before the Court in Contempt of the Court.
On Motion, It is Ordered that the fine of Doct’r O’Farrell
be remitted to five pounds. Paid to J T.
Ordered that Elizabeth Merritt daughter of Patty Merritt now
of the age of Eleven years be bound to Joseph Hamilton Phoebe Faucett
until she arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a Spinster.
[Bond not found.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Crutchfield to William
Shaw was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of N Bishop a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/117.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Faucett & wife to
Robert Eaton was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of William S Clark a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/104.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Hall to John Brown was
duly acknowledged in Open Court by the William Hall the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/119.]
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Mason to John Mason was
duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Andrew Patton a Subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/119.]
[OCPQS 9/57 – May 1815]
Thursday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Thomas Whithed, Thomas Clancy, Thomas Brewer, Robert Graham} esqrs.
Administration on the Estate of Robert Faucett dec’d is
granted to James Mebane and George Faucett who enters into Bond with Joseph
Moore and Robert Murray his Sec’s in the Sum of £1500, the Widow reli[nqui]shes
her right to administration on said Estate.
John Taylor Clerk of this Court comes into Court
agreeably to Law entered in a to Bonds payable to the Justices present
in Court for the Sums directed by the Act of Assembly for the due performance
of his duties as Clerk with John Taylor Senr, Archibald D Murphy, James Mebane ???????,
William Shaw who are approved of by the Court.
The Execution of a Deed from William Stockard to George
Foust was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Daniel Foust a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/87.]
[OCPQS 9/58 – May 1815]
Ordered that
The Committee appointed to examine & Settle the Accounts
of Duncan Cameron Guardian to Samuel Strudwick made their report which is
ordered to be confirmed. Duncan Cameron Guardian to Samuel Strudwick comes into
Court and resigns his Guardianship which is accepted by the Court.
Ordered that Joseph Moore esqr, James Hutchison, John King
& William Murry freeholders are appointed a Committee to lay off &
allot to Phebe Faucett Widow of Robert Faucett Dec’d one years provision out of
the Crop, Stock & provisions of said Dec’d and if there should not be
sufficient of the Stock, Crop & provisions of said Dec’d then that they
shall as proceed to assess a Sum in money sufficient for said Support
and Report to next Term.
The Execution of the last Will & Testament of George
Coble Dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of M G Cly??? A
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be recorded. At the Same time
Isaac Patterson & Catharine Coble the Exr & Ex’x therein named
qualified accordingly. [See OWB D/432.]
[OCPQS 9/59 – May 1815]
Administration of the Estate of William Clark dec’d is
granted to Thomas Clark & Rachel Clark Widow who enters into Bond with
Willie Chaw and David Allison his Securities in the Sum of £1500.
Ordered that Abner B Bruce, Catlet Campbell & David
Yarbrough are appointed Committee to examine & Settle the Accounts of
Samuel Turrentine late Sheriff &c & report to this Court.
Administration on the Estate of Nathan Hubbard Dec’d is
granted to John O’Farrill who enters into Bond with Isaac Holt Sec’y in the Sum
of £50.
Ordered that Berry Workman 7 years old last Septemb
November be bound to John Workman until he arrives to lawful age to learn the
art & mistery of a Hatter. [Bond not found.]
Administration with the Will annexed of the Estate of Willis
Roberts Dec’d is granted to Sterling Harris who enters into bond with William
Hall & John Brown his Securities in the Sum of £2000. [See OWB D/436.]
Administration of the Estate of Johnston James Webb
dec’d is granted to Elizabeth Webb Widow who enters into Bond with Alexander
Russell her Sec’y in the Sum of £100.
Ordered that Thomas Scott esqr, David White, Joseph Baker
& Eli McDaniel freeholders be appointed a Committee to lay off & allott
to Elizabeth Webb Widow of Johnston James Webb Dec’d one years Provision
out of the Stock, Crop & provisions of said dec’d & if there should not
be sufficient of stock, Crop & provisions then they will assess a Sum of
Money sufficient for said Maintenance.
[OCPQS 9/60 – May 1815]
Administration of the Estate of John Bason dec’d is granted
to William Murray who enters into Bond with Samuel Hodge & Hugh McCaddams
his Sec’s in the Sum of £100.
Administration of the Estate of Joseph Harder dec’d is
granted to Thomas Sellars who enters into Bond with James Hutchison & John
King Sc’s in the Sum of £500.
Administration of the Estate of Andrew Faddis Dec’d is
granted to John Mason who enters into Bond with James Mebane & Joseph Moore
Sec’s in the Sum of £250.
Ordered that Alsa Barnett [DOES THIS SAY BURNETT?] an Orphan
Boy of Color of the age of 11 years 15th Sept next be bound to Wm
McPherson who enters into Bond according to Law with James McPherson Sur. [See
Apprentice Bonds, image 547.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Andrews [Thomas
Anderson] to Robert Tinnin was duly Acknowledged in Open Court by Thomas
Anderson the Subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/92.]
[OCPQS 9/61 – May 1815]
The Execution of a Deed from Wm Faucett & wife to Robert
Eaton was duly ack’d in open Court by William Faucett the Subscriber thereto.
Whereupon James Mebane & William Shaw esqrs were appointed by the Court a
Committee to take the Private examination of said Elizabeth Faucett wife of
said William Faucett who report that she signed said Deed freely without the
compulsion or coercion of her said Husband. [Not found likely this was to be
certified to be recorded in another county.]
Administration on the Estate of William Stewart dec’d is
granted to Thomas Thompson who enters into Bond with Samuel Woody & John
Thompson in the Sum of £200.
Ordered that Joseph Clendening esqr, Robert Thompson, Thomas
Bradshaw Senr, Joseph Thompson are appointed a Committee to lay off & allot
to Salley Stewart one years provision out of the Stock, Crop & provisions
of the Estate of Wm Stewart dec’d for the Support of herself & family for
One year and if there be not stock, Crop & provisions sufficient for
one years maintenance, then they will assess a Sum in money sufficient therefor
& report to next Court.
Administration on the Estate of William Izzel Dec’d is
granted to John Woods who enters into Bond with David Turner & Joseph
Clendening Sec’y in the Sum of £100.
Administration on the Estate of Stephen Willis dec’d is
granted to Leanana Willis Widow &c who enters into Bond with Matthew
Cortner & Daniel Johnston in the Sum of £150.
[OCPQS 9/62 – May 1815]
Ordered that William Holt esqr, Mason Tapley, Ephraim Cook
& Capt Wm Holt be appointed a Committee to lay off & allot to Elizabeth
Harder Widow of Joseph Harder Dec’d one years provision out of the Stock, Crop
& provisions of said Joseph Harder dec’d for herself & family and if
there be not sufficient of the said Crop, Stock & provisions of said Dec’d
then to assess in money a Sum Sufficient for said Support & report to next Court.
Ordered that Wm Holt esqr, Jeremiah Holt, Daniel May, Geo
Albright be appointed a Committee to lay off & allot to Learina Willis
Widow of Stephen Willis Dec’d one years provision out of the Stock, Crop &
provision of said Dec’d for herself & family and if there be not Sufficient
of the Stock, Crop & provisions of said dec’d for said Support, then to
assess a Sum in money sufficient therefor & report to next Court.
The Execution of a Deed from John Taylor & Robert Eaton
to Martin Palmer was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Clancy a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/113.]
[OCPQS 9/63 – May 1815]
Administration on the Estate of Edmund Browning Dec’d is
granted to James Shepperd & Jane Browning widow who enters into Bonds with
James Tate Sec’y in the Sum of £500.
The Execution of a Deed from Archibald Campbell to John
Crawford was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of R Christmas a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/122.]
The Execution of a Deed from Frederick Bason to Joseph Bason
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Anderson a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/93.]
The Execution of a Deed from Peter Cotner to Isaac Patterson
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of D Patterson a subscribing Witness
thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/112.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Ray to William Roberts
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Cheek a subscribing Witness
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/109.]
The Execution of a Deed from George Carrington to Jesse
Carrington was duly acknowledged in open Court by George Carrington the
Subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/97.]
[OCPQS 9/64 – May 1815]
Present the following Justices: Isaac Holt, John Cabe, John
Taylor, Thomas Scott, John Rhodes, Sampson Moore, Jacob Greer, Thomas Brewer, John
Blackwood, William Moore, Robert Tinnen, Thomas Crompton, Thomas Whithed, James
Webb, Absalom Alston, Samuel Child, James Walker, David Allison, Andrew
McBroom, Thomas Clancy, James Mebane, Willie Shaw, Herbert Sims, Sterling
Harris, Chesley P Patterson, James Hutcheson, John Thompson, Joseph Moore,
Robert Graham, Robert Murray, James S Smith, Joseph Clendenin, Henry Thompson, John
Craig.
Ordered that a Tax of Two Shillings on each poll, two
Shillings on each One hundred pounds Value of Town property, two shillings on
each three hundred Acres of Land be levied & collected for the payment of County
contingencies. Ordered that a Tax of One Shilling on each black poll be levied
& collected for the payment of patrolls.
[OCPQS 9/65 – May 1815]
The Committee appointed at last Court to examine into the
State of the Records in the Registers Office having made their report, It is
Ordered that Thomas Ruffin, Thomas Clancy & John Street esqrs are appointed
a Committee to correspond with the Courts of the adjoining Countys on the
Subject of Transcribing Certain Books in the Registers Office of this County
mentioned in said report and that they report to the next Court. [The oldest
books contain many deeds for land which was, by this time, in Chatham, Caswell,
Person and Guilford Counties and Orange County was seeking their help in paying
for transcriptions to be made.]
John Young is elected County Trustee and enters into Bond [with]
Henry Neal, John Taylor Jr, Thomas Ruffin, James Mebane his Securities.
James S Smith is elected Treasurer of Public Buildings and
enters into Bond with John Craig & James Mebane.
Josiah Turner esqr is elected Sheriff of the County of
Orange for the present Year and enters into Bond with James Webb, William
Whithed, William Kirkland and James Mebane his Security.
Thomas Bilbo qualifies as Deputy Sheriff of this County.
Ordered that John Taylor Clerk of this Court be allowed
fifty pounds for his ex Officio Services.
Ordered that Josiah Turner Sheriff of Orange be allowed
fifty pounds for his ex officio Services.
The Execution of a Deed of Sale from William Jopling to Thomas
Smith was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Tho Pendergast a Subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/87.]
[OCPQS 9/66 – May 1815]
Ordered that the following Persons be allowed pay as
Patrollers for the last year: Richard Breeze, William Clark, Rankin McKee,
Henry Perry, William Shaw, David Turner, David Bradford, James McRae, Caleb
Wilson, James Fitch, Robert Graham, Kennon Cooper, William Williams, Joel
Parish, Eli McDaniel, John Stockard, Joseph Albright, Pleasant Rhodes, William
Horn, Reuben White, Thomas Redding, John King, Allen Robertson, James Moore, John
Faucett, Thomas Sellars, Abel Rainey, Andrew Faddis.
Ordered that the fines imposed on the Officers of this Court
at this Term be all remitted.
The Execution of a Deed from Reuben Smith to Sam’l Smith was
duly acknowledged in Open Court by Reuben Smith the Subscriber thereto &
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/105.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph James Ellison to John
Walker was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wesley Debruler a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/99.]
[OCPQS 9/67 – May 1815]
The Execution of a Deed from James Findley to Levi Killion
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Caleb Wilson a Subscribing Witness
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/106.]
The Execution of a Deed from Abner Massey & John O’Kelly
to Charles Trice was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Latta Senr
a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/107.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Phillips to David
Yarbrough was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Henry Yarbrough a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/94.]
The Execution of a Deed from John D Carrington to Jacob
Whittice was duly acknowledged in Open Count by John D Carrington the
Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/108.]
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Turner Esqr Sheriff of
Orange County to Sampson Moore was duly Acknowledged in open Court by Josiah
Turner the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/98.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Latta Senr to John Latta
Jr was duly acknowledged in Open Court by John Latta the Subscriber thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/84.]
[OCPQS 9/68 – May 1815]
Friday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Thomas Whithed, David Allison, John Craig} esqrs.
The last Will & Testament of John Alston dec’d having
been offered for probate and a Caveat thereto entered. It is Ordered that
Letters ad Collegendum be granted to ?????? Carrington who enters into Bond
with [See OWB D/440.]
Fredrick Nash, James Webb & James Child are appointed
Assessors for the Town of Hillsborough for the Present year.
Thomas Clancy, James S Smith & John Taylor Jr are
appointed a Committee to examine & Settle the Accounts of John Young County
Trustee and report to next Term.
[OCPQS 9/69 – May 1815]
Whereas Abner Benton Bruce & Catlet Campbell esqrs &
David Yarbrough the Committee appointed to settle the Accounts of Samuel
Turrentine late Sheriff of this County against the County returned & filed
their report whereby they State a Balance of Fifty three pounds, twelve Shilling
& two pence to be due to the said Turrentine after deducting the Amount of
the Judgment lately has in the Superior Court of this County in the names of
James S Smith County Trustee against the said Turrentine. It is therefore
Ordered by the Court that the said report be received & confirmed &
that the said Samuel Turrentine be and he is released and discharged from the
said Judgment, the Costs of said Judgment excepted, and that the Sheriff
proceed no further on the Execution issued on the said Judgment. And it is
further Ordered that the County Trustee pay to the said Samuel Turrentine the
aforesaid Sum of fifty three pounds, twelve Shilling & two Pence.
Thomas Bilbo comes into Court & qualified as Deputy
Sheriff of this County.
[OCPQS 9/70 – May 1815]
Ordered that the Administrators of Robert Faucett Dec’d have
leave to sell the perishable estate of said Dec’d.
The State vs William Clark} William Palmer a [blank]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John D Carrington to
Squire Shearaman was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John J Carrington
a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/86.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Turrentine Esqr late
Sheriff of Orange County to Thomas H Hatch was duly acknowledged in open Court
by Samuel Turrentine the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 15/103.]
The Execution of a Deed from Richard Christmas to John
Crawford was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Richard Christmas the
Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/95.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Thompson to John Tickel Jr
was duly Acknowledged in Open Court by John Thompson the Subscriber thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/96.]
[OCPQS 9/71 – May 1815]
The Execution of a Deed from James Phillips to David
Yarbrough was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Henry Yarbrough a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/94.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Latta to Willis Monk was
duly acknowledged in open Court by James Latta the Subscriber thereto &
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/101.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Walker & others to
Joshua Walker was duly proved in open Court by [the] Oath of John Shaw a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/102.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Wilhoit attorney for
Jacob Wilhoit Senr to John Whitsell was duly proved in open Court by the Oath
of Lewis Wilhite a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be Registered. [See
ODB 15/91.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Lockhart to James
Phillips was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Lockhart a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/89.]
[OCPQS 9/72 – May 1815]
The Sheriff returns that pursuant to an Order of Court that
he did summon a Jury of lawful men to view & lay off a road to leave the
Old Salisbury road East of Wm Holts esqr, West by Daniel Albrights Post Office
to the Guilford road at Powell Troxlers, and that the said Jury did say that
the road is to stand where it now runs to begin at the East end of said road
until we come to Christian Witsells fence & there it is to be made
straight, and the said Christian Whitsell shall be allowed forty Shillings for
damage, and the said road it to leave the road on the right hand down an Old
road to the corner of Mew land cut down by Christian Whitsell so as to keep the
line on the left hand & pursue the marks to a white Oak sapling this side
of the branch at Daniel Mays. Whereupon on Motion, It is Ordered that the said
report be confirmed & that William Holt esqr be appointed Overseer from the
second Branch abbe Jeremiah Holts to within one quarter of a mile of Daniel
Albrights with the following Hands, William Holt esqrs three hands, John Prather
one hand, Jeremiah Holt four hands, William Mor???? Captain two hands, John
Holt one hand, Hezekiah Mebane? One hand, Benjamin Whitey two hands.
It is also Ordered that William Montgomery be appointed
Overseer from the second branch above Jeremiah Holts to Daniel Albrights P No,
to the Guilford road near Powell Troxlers with the following hands: Daniel
Albright three hands, George Albright One hand. Daniel May one hand, Christian
Whitsell three hands, Jacob Boon & hand, Peter Sharp one hand, Mr
Montgomery one hand.
[OCPQS 9/73 is blank.]
[OCPQS 9/74 is blank.]
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