May Term 1816

 

[OCPQS 9/163 – May 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 in May 1816. Present: Thomas Whithed, James Hutcheson, Joseph Moore} esqrs.

The Sheriff returns the Venire Facias Ex’d, viz: James Walker (Jorden), Micajah Jordan, John McCrory, William Fossett B C, William Palmer, James Hurdle, John Pickett of Benj’n, John Danley, William Garrison, David George, Benjamin Roney Jr, John Dunn, Isaac Durham, David Strain, James Robinson, Benjamin Rhodes, Joseph Woods, William Anderson Eno, James Craig Sr, Archibald Durham, James Chambers, Henry Trice, Levi Jackson, Lewis Hornedy, Nathaniel Carter, John Sykes, John Robert Eno, Thomas Griffin, Peter Shoffner, Robert Hastings.

[OCPQS 9/164 – May 1816]

Grand Jury impannelled & Sworn, vizt: Nathaniel Carter, James Chambers, John Roberts, William Anderson, John Dunn, Benj’n Rhodes, Arch’d Durham, Thomas Griffin, Micajah Thomas, Henry Trice, Joseph Woods, James Robinson, John Sykes, James Craig, David Strain.

Reuben Smith sworn as Constable to attend the Grand Jury this Term.

Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannel who have appeared & qualified, viz: James Hurdle, William Palmer, William Fossett, Levi Jackson, Robert Hasting, David George, James Walker.

Jurors of the Original Pannel who have failed to appear: Isaac Durham, William Garrison, Lewis Hornedy, John Danly, Peter Shoffner.

[OCPQS 9/165 – May 1816]

George Riggs vs Benjamin Bullock Admr &c} Case. Jury Charged: Levi Jackson, Robert Hastings, William Palmer, William Fossett, James Hurdle, David George, William M Ballard, Israel Holt, Tapley Boothe, John B Leigh, Isaac Craig, Elisha Bevill – find in all the Issues in favor of the plaintiff and assess his Damages to £138.3/ and that Defendant has assets now in his hands to the amount of £37.10 only.

Abram Mackell? Vs David H Nunn’s Exrs} Debt. Jury charged: Isaac Holden, David Cloud, Daniel Cloud, Abel Rainey, William McMillan, Hugh Mulhollan, Samuel Woods, Rankin McKee, George Faucett, Joseph Armstrong, James Pratt, Burris Estridge – find the Bonds declared on to be the Acts & Deeds of Def’ts Testator, that ????? the said Bonds were given for a gaming Consideration, that Dets have not fully adm’d, that there is no set off & that after allowing all pay’ts there is a Balance due upon said Bonds of $57 Principal & ass[ess] the Plffs Damages for Interest to $118.81 cts & Costs.

[OCPQS 9/166 – May 1816]

William Guy vs James Pratt} Jury charged: Isaac Holden, Daniel Cloud, David Cloud, Abel Rainey, Hugh Mulhollan, William McMillan, Samuel Woods, George Faucett, Rankin McKee, Joseph Armstrong, Zaccheus Boroughs, Burris Estridge – find the Defendant indebted to the Plaintiff in twenty seven pounds Eleven Shillings & six pence principal, that there is no payment, Satisfaction or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £14.0.8 & Costs. Prin £7.11.6.

Willis Sellars vs Fredrick Fonville} Same Jury Charged, find all the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £10.16/ & Costs. On Motion, Judgment against the Plff for Costs of this Court.

[OCPQS 9/167 – May 1816]

Ezekiel Trice vs Mangum & Barbee} Same Jury charged, find the Bonds declared on to be the Act & Deed of Defendant, that the money mentioned in the bond declared on is of the Value of £90.11, that on the 26 day of Octo 1813 there was a payment of 20 dollars of the Value of £10, that there is no set off, that the residue of the Bond is unpaid and assess the Plffs Damages to £6.15.9 & Costs.

Administration on the Estate of Peter Belvin dec’d is granted to John H Belvin his Brother & enters into Bond with Jacob Bledsoe his Sec’y in the Sum of £50.

On hearing the affidavit of Nicholas Atkins, The Court on Motion Order that a Writ issue to the Sheriff of this County directing him to Summon a Jury of twelve lawful men to enquire into the State of the mind of Charles Stevens whether he be insane or not and if insane at what time he became so & report to this Term.

[OCPQS 9/168 – May 1816]

On Motion It is Ordered that the Executors of Benjamin Rainey dec’d have leave to sell Six other of the Negroes belonging to the said Estate for the purpose of paying debts.

Ordered that Thomas Whithed, Thomas Scott & Thomas Clancy esqrs are appointed a Committee to audit the Accounts of the Executors of Benjamin Rainey dec’d.

The Execution of a bill of Sale from Robert Eaton Const to Priscilla Dishon was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of George Horner a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/292.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Webb, Josiah Turner, John Young & Thos D Watts to James Phillips was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Bilbo a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/311.]

The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Borland to Alex’r Borland was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Clement Flintum a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/297.]

The Execution of a Deed from R Standford to John Durham was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John Snipes a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/291.]

[OCPQS 9/169 – May 1816]

Tuesday Morning 28th May 1816, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Thomas Whithed, Robert Murray, Absalom Alston} esqrs.

The Execution of a power of Attorney from Samuel Child to Thomas H Taylor was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Joseph A Woods a Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be certified. [Certified in order to be recorded in another county.]

Ordered that the Order made at last Term directing the Sheriff to Summon a Jury to view the Lands and make report of the most convenient & direct road that can be made from the University to Jones Ferry on Haw River as far as the Orange line extends be renewed.

Matthew Barker vs Henry Trollinger} Jury Charged: James Hurdle, Robert Hastings, William Fossett, David George, William Palmer, Levi Jackson, Willis Sellars, David Cloud, Daniel Cloud, Francis Barbee, Henry Edwards, Henry Neal – find that the Defendant did not assume.

[OCPQS 9/170 – May 1816]

David H Harvey vs James McRae} Jury charged: William McMillan, Fredrick Reeves, Henry Faucett, David Strayhorn, John Bracken, Benjamin Bridges, Robert Morrow, Alexander Pickard, John Hunt, William B Jameson, David Craig, John Mason – assess the Plaintiffs Damages to 1d & Costs.

Laban Collins vs Augustine Dishon} Same Jury Charged, find that the Defendant did assume, that there is no set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to five Shillings & Costs.

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Clark & Sarah Clark his wife to Martin Palmer was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Wm Huntington a Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/291.]

The Execution of a Deed from Ash?? John Pool to Burrel Winfree was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Frederick Moize a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/290.]

[OCPQS 9/171 – May 1816]

Rebecca Wilkinson vs John Mason} Jury charged: James Hurdle, William Faucett, Robert Hastings, Willis Sellars, Levi Jackson, Henry Edwards, William Palmer, Henry Neal, David George, Daniel Cloud, David Cloud, Francis Barbee – find no payment or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to $4.17 & Costs. Prin 83.12 ½.

William Cain vs Samuel Child} Same Jury charged, find no payment of set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £4.9.2 & Costs. [Principle] 27.1.

Edward Burge [or Burris?] vs Arch’d & John Carrington} Same Jury Charged, find no payment of set off, that the Value of the Money mentioned in the Bond declared is £37.10 & assess the plffs Damages to 18/6 & Costs.

[OCPQS 9/172 – May 1816]

John Taylor Senr vs William Hilyard} Same Jury Charged, find no payment or set off, that the Money mentioned in the bond declared on is of the Value of £215 & assess the Plffs Damages to £5.7.? & Costs.

Alexander McCracken vs Alexander Mason} Same Jury charged, find no payment or set off & assess the plaintiffs Damages to £5.5, that the Money mentioned in the Bond declared on is of the Value of £150 & Costs.

Isaac Craig vs John Bonner & Hugh Currie} Same Jury charged, find no payment or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to $2.87 cts. 75.

[OCPQS 9/173 – May 1816]

John Hunt ass’ee vs Edward Robson} Same Jury Charged, find that the money mentioned in the bond declared on is of the Value of £50.10/, that there is no payment or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £4 & Costs.

On Motion, It is Ordered that the Sheriff Summon a Jury of lawful men to view the road running north from Elliby Absalom Alston’s towards Elliby’s Creek or that part of it which Alston has turned and report to next Court.

The State vs William Haughton} Recog £50 To appear from day to day to give evidence a[gaints] Negro Slave Jim.

The State vs Hugh McCaddams} Sci fa, forfeiture remitted by reasons shewn the Court on Oath on pay’t of Costs.

The State vs David H Harvey} Sci fa, forfeiture remitted by reasons shewn the Court on Oath on pay’t of Costs.

[OCPQS 9/174 – May 1816]

The State vs Boston Isley} Sci fa, 2 Cases, forfeiture remitted on pay’t of Costs.

The State vs Absalom Harvey} Sci fa, forfeiture remitted on pay’t of Costs. Costs paid.

The State vs Drury Dunn} Sci fa, forfeiture remitted on paym’t of Costs. Costs paid.

The State vs Willis Sellars} Sci fa, forfeiture remitted on pay’t of Costs.

The Execution of a Deed from David Yarbrough & Helen M Yarbrough his wife to Henry Yarbrough was duly proved in Open Court by the Oaths of Isaac House & Charles Parish subscribing Witnesses thereto And the said Hellen M Yarbrough being a Feme Covert was Examined by the Court Privily & apart from her husband the said David Yarbrough and upon said examination acknowledgeth that she signed, sealed & delivered the said Deed Voluntarily & of her own accord, without persuasion of threats by fear of her husband. Whereupon it was ordered by the Court that deed said Deed be certified. [Certified in order to be recorded in another county.]

[OCPQS 9/175 – May 1816]

Wm Pannill vs Charles Mitchel} George Wilkins & Gideon Freeman bail &c bring into Court the body of Defendant & Surrender him in discharged of said Bail.

Ordered that Benjamin Stark Son of Benjamin Stark now of the age of Sixteen years be bound to Andrew Patterson? Until he arrives to lawful age. [Bond not found.]

The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Scarlet to William McMillan & James Strayhorn was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Thomas Flint a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/289.]

The Execution of a Deed from Timothy Dunnagan to Henry Goodrich was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Leathers a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/288.]

The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Robinson & James Moore to William Matkins was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of M Busick a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/281.]

The Execution of a Deed of Gift from John Bellamy to John C Ballard, Mary T Ballard & others was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Moring a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/273.]

[OCPQS 9/176 – May 1816]

The Execution of a Deed from William Stagg to Rankin McKee was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Sam’l Woods a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/287.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Jonathan Jourdan to James Hutcheson was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Ross Hutcheson a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/273.]

The Execution of a Deed from Lacey Loyd to Stephen Justice was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Lacy Loyd the subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/286.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Latta to Thomas Holloway was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John Craig a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/285.]

The Execution of a Deed from Deborah Elliott, Eleanor Elliott & John Crawford Guard &c to Enoch Thompson was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Levi Jackson a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/283.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Stark to Hardy Hurdle was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of James Hurdle a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/280.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Edwards to James Dennis was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Cabe a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/279.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James Webb Clk &c to Willis Sellars was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of J McKerall a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/253.]

[OCPQS 9/177 – May 1816]

Wednesday 29th May 1816, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Thomas Whithed, Robert Murray, James Moore} esqrs.

The State v. Negro Jim} William Horner a witness Summoned in behalf of the State being called by the Sheriff but failing to appear according to the Subpoena served on him is fined according to act of assembly.

The State vs Samuel McCaddams} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: Levi Jackson, James Hurdle, William Palmer, Robert Hasting, William Faucett, David George, William McMillan, John Bracken, Isaac Craig, William Hopson, Thomas Pickett, John Rasberry – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment.

[OCPQS 9/178 – May 1816]

The State vs Hugh McCaddams} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: James Herndon, William Anderson, George McCullock, John Forrest, James Hart, Matthew Ray, William Wall???, Willis Sellars, John Workman, Henry Edwards, Burris Estridge, Thomas Bowles – find the Defendant Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment.

The State vs James Murray} Ind’t. Same Jury Sworn, find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment.

The Execution of a Deed from James Dennis to Thomas Guinn was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of George Brassfield a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/298.]

[OCPQS 9/179 – May 1816]

Order that the Order appointing a Jury to enquire [blank]

The State v. Jim alias James the property of Thomas Snipes Excr}…Find the Prisoner at the Bar Jim alias James Guilty of the House Breaking Larceny & Felony in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment. Remanded.

The Execution of a Deed from Levi Gifford to William Albright was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of David Ephland a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/327.]

[OCPQS 9/180 – May 1816]

The State vs Joseph Dickey} Bastardy. Jury Sworn: James Herndon, William Anderson, George McCullock, John Forrest, James Hart, Matthew Ray, William Wallis, Willis Sellars, John Workman, Henry Edwards, Burris Estridge, Thomas Bowles – find that he is the father of the Child. [Mary Elliott was the mother. See Bastardy Bonds, images 1856, 1872, 1927, 1929, 2018, 2026.]

Thomas Snipes the Surviving Executor named in the last Will & Testament of Lewis Kirk dec’d [OWB D/289] appears in open Court and refuses to qualify and renounces his right to qualify as such.

The Execution of a Deed from John Freeman & other to Stewart Dixon was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of John King a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/271.]

[OCPQS 9/181 – May 1816]

On Motion, it is Ordered that the Order heretofore made binding Sally Williams to Doct’r Barnabas O’Farril be rescinded, And it is thereupon Ordered that the said Sally Williams be bound to William Gregston until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. [Bond not found.]

Ordered that Delilah Phillips daughter of Elizabeth Phillips now of the age of 6 years in August next be bound to John McDaniel until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 551.]

Burk Walker who having been confined in the Jail of this County on a charge of being accessory to the crime committed by Negro Jim being brought into Court and Surety for his good behavior being required by Samuel Couch, It is Ordered by the Court that he be confined in the Jail of this County until he give sufficient Sec’y. [See OCPQS 9/245.]

The Execution of a Deed from Garrett Garrison to David Bradford Jr was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of David Bradford Senr a subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/299.]

The Execution of a Deed from Gregory Wilson to Charles Holman was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of David Ray a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/326.]

[OCPQS 9/182 – May 1816]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Marcom to David S Blalock was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Bilbo a Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/325.]

The Execution of a Deed from Robert Taylor to Joseph Allison was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Taylor a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/324.]

The Execution of a Deed from George Carrington to William Carrington was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Archibald Carrington a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/278.]

The Execution of a Deed from William Laws to George Guess was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Veasey a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/319.]

The Execution of a Deed from George Guess to Wm Laws was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Veasey a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/321.]

The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Raney to Zachariah Phillips was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Wm Kirk a subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/294.]

The Execution of a Deed from John F Ray to John Murray was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John McCawley a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/315.]

[OCPQS 9/183 – May 1816]

Thursday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Thomas Whithed, Joseph Clendening, William Dickey} esqrs.

Administration on the Estate of James Alexander dec’d is granted to Thomas Alexander who enters into Bond with John Alexander & Joseph Buckingham Sec’s in the Sum of £150.

Administration on the Estate of Micajah G Debrular Dec’d is granted to Wesley Debrular who enters into Bond with Thomas Reeves & Joseph Hodge his Sec’y in the Sum of £500.

Clarissa Hancock is appointed Guardian to John Hancock & Stanley Hancock Infants ?? and enters into Bond with William Leathers & Roger Hancock her Sec’y in the Sum of £500 each.

Ordered that Treecy Husbands daughter of William Husbands dec’d now of the age of 14 years Christmas last be bound to John Marshall until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 555, which calls her a ‘colored child.’]                                                                                                                                

[OCPQS 9/184 – May 1816]

William Clark is appointed Guardian to John Newton Clark who enters into Bond with Willie Shaw Sec’y in the Sum of £100.

Administration on the Estate of John Garrard Dec’d is granted to Tyre Garrard who enters into Bond with James Latta & William P Mangum his Sec’y in the Sum of £2500.

Ordered that Admr of John Garrard Dec’d have leave to sell the Perishable Estate of said Dec.

Administration on the Estate of Col John Ray dec’d is granted to George Fossett who enters into Bond with James Mebane & Joseph Moore his Sec’y in the Sum of £3000.

Ordered that the Administrator of John Ray dec’d have leave to sell the Perishable estate of said Dec’d.

[OCPQS 9/185 – May 1816]

Thomas Clancy esqr is appointed Chairman of this Court.

Ordered that Benjamin Starks Orphan of Benjamin Starks dec’d he bound to Charles Jourden until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer and to give him fifty dollars when he arrives to lawful age over & above the legal freedom pay, this boy being now 17 years 25th this month. [Bond not found.]

Ordered that the indenture heretofore

Whereas it appearing to the Court that Nicholas Harder to whom Willie Winters was heretofore bound [not found] has removed from this State, It is therefore Ordered that the said Wiley Winters be bound to David Bradford Jr until he arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a Hatter. [Bond not found.]

Administration on the Estate of Mary Scott dec’d is granted to John Murray & Robert Scott who enter into bond with Robert Murray esqr & Charles Jourden in the Sum of £200.

Ordered that Mary Scotts Admrs have leave to sell the perishable estate of said Dec’d.

[OCPQS 9/186 – May 1816]

On Motion, Ordered that Alexander Russell be appointed Guardian to Polley Rainey, William Rainey and Elizabeth Rainey Orphan Children of David Rainey dec’d & enters into Bond with Willie Shaw & Matthew Ray his Sec’s in the Sum of £2000 each.

Administration on the Estate of Edward McCluskey dec’d is granted to William McCluskey who enters into bond with Tho Ellison and John Ellison in the Sum of £[blank], the Widow relinquishing her right of adm’n.

Ordered that Admr of Edward McCluskey dec’d have leave to Sell the perishable estate of said dec’d.

Administration on the Estate of John Craig dec’d a Minor be granted to Alexander Russell who enters into Bond with Samuel Craig in the Sum of £300.

[OCPQS 9/187 – May 1816]

Administration on the Estate of Thomas Ward dec’d is granted to Alfred Compton who enters bond with Thomas Compton & Erasmus Compton Sec’s in the Sum of £200.

Ordered that Admr of Thomas Ward dec’d have leave to sell the perishable estate of said dec’d.

Ordered that Tobias Wilkey Son of Charles Wilkey dec’d now of the age of 11 years on October next be bound to Lewis Jones until he arrives to lawful age. [Bond not found.]

Administration on the Estate of James Andrew dec’d is granted to William Jorden who enters into Bond with Thomas Roundtree and William Hall Sec’y in the Sum of £3000. Ordered that admr have leave to sell his personal estate.

Administration of the estate of May Desern dec’d is granted to George Copley who enters into Bond with Archibald Carrington and David Warren Sec’s in the Sum of £100.

Ordered that James Crabtree Son of Elizabeth Crabtree now of the age of 14 years 6 months old be bound to Sam’l Bigalow until he arrives to full age to learn the Art & mistery of a Sadler. [Bond not found.]

Ordered that Fanny Ward daughter of Delilah Ward of the age of Ten Years be bound to Henry Hesse until she arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a Spinster. [Bond not found. Delilah did not identify Fanny’s father - see Bastardy Bonds, image 1367. Fanny was re-bound in 1819 to James Tate – see OCPQS 10/57.]

[OCPQS 9/188 – May 1816]

Ordered that John Wilkey Orphan Child of Charles Wilkey of the age of Seven years 20th last Month be bound to ???? Newlin until he arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [Bond not found.]

On Petition Nancy Ward, order renewed.

Administration of the Estate of Eli Lindsey dec’d with the Will annexed was granted to John Lindsey who enters into Bond with Joseph Hodge & James Lindsey his Sec’y in the Sum of £600 £600 [sic]. [See OWB D/483]

The Execution of a Deed from Henry Trollinger to John Trollinger was duly acknowledged in open Court by Henry Trollinger the subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/295.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Reding Senr to Thos Reding Jr was duly proved in open Court by Thomas Reding the Subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/309.]

The Execution of a Deed from David S Blalock to Daniel Carlton was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Daniel S Blalock the subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/308.]

[OCPQS 9/189 – May 1816]

Ordered that James Kimbrough Exr of Nathan Hancock Dec’d have leave to sell the Perishable estate of said Dec’d.

Administration on the Estate of David Nutt Dec’d is granted to Rachel Nutt Widow who enters into Bond with John Hart William P Mangum & Henry Goodrich her Sec’y in the Sum of £100.

The State v. Negro Jim alias James} Convicted at this Term for House Breaking, Larceny & felony. Ordered that the Sheriff being the body of the said Negro Jim alias James into Court for the purpose of passing having sentence passed & rendering Judgment in his Case conviction. The Sheriff having brought the prisoner into Court to the Bar of the Court is -. The sentence of the Court is that the said Negroe Jim be taken from hence to the place from whence he came and from thence to the place of Execution and there be hung by the neck until he be dead. And that the Sheriff of Orange carry this sentence into effect on the twenty eighth day of June next between the Hours of 12 and 4 o’clock of that day. Thomas Snipes esq as Owner of the Negro Jim alias James and Executor of the last will & Testament of William Ramsey dec’d defended this said Negro. Appeal prayed & granted by the prisoner at the Bar the said Jim alias James & also by Thomas Snipes the Owner of said Slave which is granted by the Court and the said Prisoner at the

[OCPQS 9/190 – May 1816]

Administration on the Estate of John Cain dec’d is granted to William Cain Jr who enters into Bond with William Cain Senr & David Yarbrough Sec’s in the Sum of £15,000.

The Execution of a Deed from Robert Murray McCrory to James Hutcheson was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Ross Hutchison a subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/323.]

The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Robert Campbell to Jane Campbell was duly acknowledged in open Court by Robert Campbell the subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/276.]

The Execution of a Deed of Gift from John Blair to Isaac Holt & Wife was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of D Albright a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/275.]

The Execution of a Deed from Eli Lindsey to Samuel Paisley was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Jno? Hodge a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/307.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Latta to Burton Clark was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John New a subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/310.]

[OCPQS 9/191 – May 1816]

Ordered that the Sheriff [summon] the following persons to attend as Jurors at the next Co Court: John Strader, William Rodgers, Thomas Bradford Jr, Jacob Long, Allen Edwards, David Warren, Hugh McCaddams, George Reeves Jr, William Woody, Joseph Smith, Robert Walker, Lewis Herndon, David Bradford Jr, William Maris, David Fogleman, Samuel Tate, Joseph Armstrong (Eno), Anthony Cable, Mark Pickett, Samuel Allen Jr, Benjamin Simpson, James King, Thomas Carter, Maclin Southard, Samuel Craig, Aaron Walker, George Foust, Robert ??????, Thomas Sellars, David Woody.

The Execution of a Deed from Charles Kennon to John Redmon was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Will Whitted a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/305.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from George Carrington to Archibald Carrington was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Stephen Tilly a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/276.]

[OCPQS 9/192 – May 1816]

Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following Persons to attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court, vizt: David Mebane esqr, John Long esqr, Christopher Daniel, Phillip Walker Jr, James Hutcheson esqr, Jacob Somers, Cason Capps, John Young, Daniel Carlton, Joseph Clendening esqr, Samuel Stewart, William Hopkins, Aaron Hunter, Abner Bailiff, John Cabe esqr, James Dixon, Samuel Thompson, James Johnston, James Davis, Seymore Duncan, David Tinnen, George Allen Jr, James Gattis, John Latta (Tho), James Briggs, Matthias Holstead, Abner Massey, David White, James Faucett, Samuel Thompson (Eno).

The Execution of a Deed from Richard Cragg to Thomas Notgrass was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of William McKee a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/310.]

[OCPQS 9/193 – May 1816]

Present the following Justices: Thomas Clancy, James S Smith, Robert Tinnen, Sampson Moore, John Blackwood, Robert Murray, Willie Shaw, Henry Thompson, Thomas D Bennehan, Thomas Compton, Isaac Holt, Catlet Campbell, David Mebane, Thomas Rountree, William Shepperd, Abram Craig, James Hutcheson, Robert Graham, Thomas Brewer, James Moore, Robert Harris, William Holt, Henry Brannock, David Allison, John Rhodes, Matthew Durham, Chesley P Patterson, John Umstead, Joseph Moore, Samuel Child, James Mebane, John Craig, Thomas Whithed, Thomas Scott, Zachariah Herndon, Herbert Sims, William Dickey, Joseph Clendening.

Josiah Turner is elected Sheriff of this County and enters into Bond with William Kirkland, James Webb, William Whitted, Thomas Ruffin.

Hugh Mulhollan is elected Surveyor for the County of Orange for the present year and enters into Bond with [blank]

John Young is elected Trustee for the County of Orange for the present year & enters into Bond with Josiah Turner, James S Smith & Thomas Ruffin.

[OCPQS 9/194 – May 1816]

It is Ordered by the Court that the contract made for building a Bridge across Eno River near to & below Richard Bennehan’s Mill be rescinded & It is Ordered that John Cabe, Robert Harris & Hugh Cain be & they are hereby appointed Commissioners to let out in the Town of Hillsboro the Building of a Bridge at the same Place to the lowest Bidder after due notice for twenty days of the time & place of such letting, the Contractor to enter into Bond & Security for Keeping it up for seven years.

It is Ordered by the Court that William Barbee, Abram Craig, Sampson Moore, Charles Trice & Ezekiel Trice be & they are hereby appointed Commissioners for the repairing or rebuilding of the Bridge across Ben’s Creek & New hope on the road from Chapel Hill to Raleigh & report to next Term.

Henry Thompson, James S Smith & Thomas Clancy are appointed a Committee to examine the Accounts of Gen’l Samuel Benton late Clerk of Orange Superior Court & report to next Court.

James S Smith, Catlet Campbell & John Craig are appointed a Committee to settle the Accounts of John Young County Trustee & report to next Term.

[OCPQS 9/195 – May 1816]

Ordered that the Clerk of this Court be allowed fifty pounds for his ex officio Services.

Ordered that the Sheriff be allowed fifty pounds for his Services ex officio.

James Allison is elected Treasurer of public Buildings for the present year & enters into Bond with [blank]

The Execution of a Deed from George Fossett & Martha his Wife, James Fitch & Isbel his Wife & Nancy Ray to John T Ray was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Ruffin a subscribing Witness thereto. Whereupon James Mebane Esqr & Joseph Moore (two of the Justices of the Peace holding said Court) were appointed by the Court to examine the within names Martha Fossett & Isbel Fitch touching their Execution of said Deed and the said Mebane & Moore retired with the said Martha & Isbel & again returned & reported to the Court that they had examined the said Martha & the said Isbel separately & apart from their above named husbands & that they and each of them acknowledged that they & each of them executed the said Deed freely & voluntarily, without fear of or compulsion by their Husbands. Whereupon it is Ordered by the Court that the said Deed be registered. [See ODB 15/301.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Latta Senr to Solomon Latta was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Thomas Latta Senr the subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/293.]

[OCPQS 9/196 – May 1816]

Ordered that the following Persons be allowed pay for their Services as patrollers for last year, vizt: Robert Morrow, Andrew Murray, Joseph Anderson, Peter Riley, John King, Ross Hutcheson, Richard Blackwood, Goodman Nevill, James McCray, David Bradford, Joel Parish, Samuel Stalsworth, Robert Graham, William Johnston, Rankin McKee, Richard Breeze, John Latta (Thos), David McKee, William Chizenhall, Samuel Peelor, James Horn, Thomas Sellars, Jacob Boon, Thaddeus Grisham, James R?????, William W????, James Thompson, Robert Hunter, Thomas Pleasant.

John Pendergrass, Christopher Moring & Wm Partin are appointed patrolls (without pay) for St Thomas Dist for present year.

[OCPQS 9/197 – May 1816]

The Execution of a Deed from George Carrington to Archibald Carrington was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John Clinton a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/277.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Thomas Hunt to Richard Umsted was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Robert Harris a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/294.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Freeland Senr to James Hutcheson was duly Proved in Open Court by the oath of Alex Allen a subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/322.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Sellars to Willis Sellars & Thomas Sellars Jr was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of James Hutchison a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/274.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Andrew to James Berry was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm W Jourdan a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/296.]

The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Turner Esqr Shff to John Baker [John Bullar?] was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Josiah Turner the subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/299?]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John Umstead to Ezekiel Brewer was duly acknowledged in Open Court by John Umsted the subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/272.]

[OCPQS 9/198 – May 1816]

A Deed of Conveyance from Margaret Loy to John Loy was offered for probate witnessed by William Ray & Jacob Rich. Thomas Whitted, Reuben Smith & Joseph Clendening Appeared in Open Court appeared made oath that they were well acquainted with William Ray & Jacob Rich whose signatures appear to the aforesaid deed as Witnesses thereto, that they have seen them Write & believe that signatures above in their names are to the best of their belief in their hand writing and that they are not inhabitants of this State, Whereupon it is ordered by the Court that said Deed be registered.

The Execution of an Article of agreement between Ludwick Albright & Michael Holt was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of D Albright a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See ODB 15/383.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Mildred Garrard dec’d was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Lotan G Watson a Subscribing Witness & ordered to be recorded, at the same time Carter Garrard one of the Executors therein named qualified accordingly. [See OWB D/477.]

The Execution of a Power of Attorney from John Ward to William Anderson was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Thomas Armstrong a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be certified. [Certified in order to be recorded in another county.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of James Hancock dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Tyre Glenn a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded at the same time the Executor therein named qualified accordingly. [See OWB D/478.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Ann Boyl dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Caleb Wilson a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be recorded. [See OWB D/484.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Eli Lindsey dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Woods a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See OWB D/483.]

[OCPQS 9/199 – May 1816]

Friday [blank] day of May 1816, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Thomas Clancy, David Allison, Thomas Whithed, William Holt} esqrs.

The State vs John Street} Josiah Turner being Summoned as Guarnishee appeared in open Court and he being Sworn Saith That He is not indebted to the said John Street nor does he know of any person that is endebted to him. On motion, Guarnishee discharged. Thomas Thompson Guarnishee In this case being Sworn Saith that He is not indebted to said John Street, that there are accounts standing open upon the Books of the said John Street against he following persons to wit: Isaac Holden, Burnet Watson, Samuel Box, William Bradshaw Jr, Thomas Bradshaw Jr, Jarratt Yeargain, James Ray, Thomas Ray, George Carrington, William Carrington, Peter Williams, David Strayhorn, John Noble, Abner B Brice, Catlet Campbell, William J Cain, Fredrick Taylor, John Taylor Senr, John Taylor Jr and further he sayeth not. On motion her is discharged.

[OCPQS 9/200 – May 1816]

James Hastings vs William Henry Hastings} O Atta. It appearing to the Court that publication was made according to the rules of Court that proceedings ????? here Sec’s. Jury charged: William P Mangum, George Reeves, Hugh Mulhollan, Joseph Hodge, Ezekiel Trice, George Johnston, John Marshall, Robert Hunter, John Workman, Henry Goodrich, William Bradshaw, James Barnhill – assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £16.2.8 ½ & Costs.

James Hastings vs Henry Hastings} O Atta. It appearing to the Court that publication made according to rule of last Court that proceeding ??? ????? whereupon The Same Jury being charged, assess the Plffs Damages to £20.2.1 ¼ & Costs.

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Ann E Culbertson dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of affirmation [of] Thomas Newlin & Henry Quackenbush subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. At the same time James Sugars & John Quackenbush the Executors therein named qualified accordingly. [See OWB D/482.]

[OCPQS 9/201 – May 1816]

Ordered that the Administrators of John Garrard dec’d have leave to sell the personal estate three Negroes belonging to the estate of said Dec’d.

Administration on the Estate of James Lockhart dec’d is granted to Joseph B Shaw who enters into Bond with Dennis S Hargiss and John Warren his Sec’y in the Sum of £200.

Administration on the Estate of Hugh Mulhollan dec’d is granted to Hugh Mulhollan who enters into Bond with George Johnston & William Bradshaw Secs in the Sum of £100.

A paper writing purporting to be the last Will & Testament of Jane Lindsy dec’d being presented to Court for probate and the Court entertaining doubts as to the witnesses of said Will, Ordered that following Issue to be made up, vizt: ???? ?????? Is the paper writing offered for probate the last Will & Testament of Jane Lindsay or not? Whereupon the following Jury, to wit: Hugh Mulhollan, William P Mangum, Robert Hunter, John Marshall, James Hastings, Henry Goodrich, George Johnston, Ezekiel Trice, John Workman, George Reeves, William Bradshaw & James Barnhill – who being impannelled & Sworn find the said paper writing not to be the Last Will & Testament of said Jane Lindsy dec’d. [Therefore not found in OWB.]

[OCPQS 9/202 – May 1816]

Administration on the Estate of James Lindsy dec’d is granted to John Lindsey who enters into Bond with Joseph Ho?? His Sec’y in the Sum of £300.

Ordered that James Lindsy’s admr have leave to sell the perishable Estate of said dec’d.

Administration on the Estate of David Lemmon dec’d is granted to Josiah Turner who enters into Bond with Fredrick Nash his Sec’y in the Sum of £100.

Administration on the Estate of Elizabeth Allison Dec’d is granted to David Allison who enters into Bond with Joseph Allison & Chesley P Patterson £500.

Ordered that Administration on the Estate of Andrew Riggains dec’d is granted to William Riggains who enters into Bond with Ezekiel Free??? his Sec’y in the Sum of £100.

[OCPQS 9/203 – May 1816]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Nathan Hancock dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Thomas Cantrell a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded, at the same [time] the Executor therein named qualified According[ly]. [See OWB D/480.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of John Douglass dec’d was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of David Bradford Sr a subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be recorded, at the same time George Garrison & James Graham the Executors therein named qualified accordingly. [See OWB D/481.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of James Carrington dec’d was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Latta Senr a subscribing [witness] thereto & ordered to be recorded. At the same time James Latta the Executor therein named qualified. [See OWB D/485.]

Whereas a Paper Writing bearing date the twenty fifth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve and another Paper writing bearing date the on the [sic] twenty second day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fourteen, purporting to be the last Will & Testament of Richard Stanford deceased having been exhibited in Open Court for probate, Mark Durham, Thomas Snipes, John Taylor, Thomas Ruffin & Thomas Bilbo were called & duly sworn and the said Mark Durham deposeth that the said Richard Stanford shewed him the paper writing first aforesaid, signed & sealed by him and requested him the said Mark Durham to subscribe his name to it as Witness, which he did in the presence of the said Richard Stanford, and that the said Richard Stanford was then in perfect mind and memory, And the said Thomas Snipes deposeth that the said Richard Stanford delivered the Paper writing first aforesaid to him the next day after it was written to be safely kept, declaring it to be his last Will and Testament; that the said Richard Stanford was then in

[OCPQS 9/204 – May 1816]

perfect mind and memory, and that he hath kept the said Paper Writing ever since; and that after the death of said Richard Stanford he found the Paper Writing last aforesaid in a drawer amongst his other valueable [sic] papers. And the said Thomas Snipes, John Taylor, Thomas Ruffin and Thomas Bilbo deposeth that they verily believe the name Richard Stanford signed to the said Paper Writing last aforesaid to be in the proper hand writing of the said Richard Stanford, and that the same and every part of the said Paper writing are in the proper hand writing of the said Richard Stanford. It is therefore adjudged by the Court that the said Paper writings are the last Will & Testament of the said Richard Stanford deceased and that the same be recorded and the letters Testamentary be issued to the Executors therein named. [See OWB D/485.]

An Account of Sales of the Estate of James Tate dec’d was returned into open Court by Abner Tate & Jesse Tate & Ordered to be recorded.

An account of sales of the Estate of William Faucett dec’d was returned into open Court by Caleb Wilson Clk & ordered to be recorded.

An account of Sales of the Estate of Lydia Faucett dec’d was returned into open Court by Caleb Wilson Clk & ordered to be recorded.

An 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 Inventory of the Estate of Sutton Ward dec’d was returned into open Court by Arch’d Ward Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory 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 sales of the Estate of John Proctor dec’d was returned into open Court by Rich’d Proctor & Ordered to be recorded.

[OCPQS 9/205 – May 1816]

An Inventory of the Estate of John Garrard dec’d was returned into Open Court by Tyre Garrard & Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Robert Faucett dec’d was returned into Open Court by James Barnhill Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Alex’r Finly dec’d was returned into open Court by John Finley Admr & ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the residue of the Estate of Fisher Clendining dec’d was returned into Open Court by W Bradshaw Exr & Ordered to be recorded.

A Settlement of the Accts of the Executors of the Estate of Benj Rony dec’d with sd Estate was returned into Open Court by Thomas Whitted, Thos Clancy & Thos Scott Commissioners; confirmed & ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Abner Pettigrew dec’d was returned into open Court by Henry Boyle Admr & ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Abner Pettigrew dec’d was returned into open Court by Henry Boyle Admr & ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Abner Pettigrew dec’d was returned into open Court by Henry Boyle Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Sutton Ward dec’d was returned into open Court by Arch’d Ward Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Acct of the hire of the negroes of the Estate of Joseph McCulley dec’d was returned into open Court by George McCulloch Admr and Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Thomas Reding dec’d was returned into Open Court by Thos Compton & Margaret Reding Admrs & ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of J Handcock dec’d was returned into Open Court by Clarrissa Hancock Admx on oath and ordered to be recorded.

[OCPQS 9/206 – May 1816]

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Eleanor McDade dec’d was returned into Open Court by William McDade admr & ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of William Faucett dec’d was returned into open Court by Ralph & George Faucett Exrs and Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Lydia Faucett dec’d was returned into Open Court by Ralph & George Faucett Admrs and Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of James Alexander dec’d was returned into Open Court by Thomas Alexander Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Thomas Reding dec’d was returned into open Court by Thomas Compton & Margaret Reding Administrators and ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Vincent? Roberts dec’d was returned into open Court by Thomas Compton Executor and Ordered to be recorded.

A Settlement of the Estate of Sackfield Brewer dec’d made by Thomas Brewer Excr was returned into Open Court by Thomas Brewer Exr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Acct of Sales of the Estate of Thomas Lynch dec’d was returned into Open Court by Thomas Reeves Admr and Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Thomas Love dec’d was returned into Open Court by James Love & Ordered to be recorded.

[OCPQS 9/207 – May 1816]

An Additional Inventory of the Estate of Benj Raney dec’d was returned into open Court by B A Raney Exr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Moses Lynch dec’d was returned into Open Court by Thomas Reeves Admr and Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Thomas Love dec’d was returned into Open Court by James Love & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Charles Rountree dec’d was returned into Open Court by Thos Rountree Exr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory Account of Sales of the Estate of John Ward Jr dec’d was returned into Open Court by Archibald Ward Admr and Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Moses Lynch Dec’d was returned into Open Court by Thomas Reeves admr and ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Thos Lunch dec’d was returned into Open Court by Thomas Reeves admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Solomon Beckham dec’d was returned into Open Court by Joseph Buckingham admr and Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Eleanor McDade dec’d was returned into Open Court by William McDade Admr and Ordered to be recorded.

[OCPQS 9/208 – May 1816]

An Inventory of the Estate of James Tate dec’d was returned into Open Court by James William Hart and Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of John Ward dec’d was returned into Open Court by Archibald Ward Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Thomas Jourdan dec’d was returned into Open Court by William Jourdan & John Jourdan Admrs and Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate Thomas Jourdan dec’d was returned into open Court by William Jourdan & John Jourdan Admrs & ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of James Tate dec’d was returned into open Court by William Hart adm & Ordered to be recorded.

An Acct of Richard Proctor with the Estate of John Proctor dec’d was returned into Open Court by Rich’d Proctor Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory & Account of Sales of the Estate of James Finley dec’d was returned into Court by William Finly Admr and Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Martha Holloway dec’d was returned into open Court by Thomas McCracken Admr and Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Charles Rountree dec’d was returned into Open Court by Thos Rountree Excr and Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Nathan Hancock decd was returned into open Court by James Kimbrough Exr on Oath and Ordered to be recorded.

[OCPQS 9/209 – May 1816]

It is Ordered by the Court that William Cain jr. who administered on the Estate of John Cain deceased according to law make sale of the perishable part of said Estate & also the Negroe Slaves for the purpose of paying Debts and making distribution – excepting such Slaves as are engaged in the crop on the Intestates Eno plantation, & such stock & crop & utensils as may be necessary in his opinion for the use of that plantation during this year.

Thomas Rountree esqr is appointed to take in the List of Taxables & Taxable Property for the District of Hillsborough for the Present year.

Robert Harris esqr is appointed to take in the List of Taxables & Taxable Property for the district of St Marys for the present year.

Zachariah Herndon esqr is appointed to take in the List of Taxables & Taxable property for St Marks district for the present year.

William Barbee esqr is appointed to take in the Last of Taxables & Taxable Property for the district of St Thomas for the present year.

Samuel Child esqr is appointed to take in the List of Taxables & Taxable Property for the district of Caswell for the present year.

Isaac Holt esqr is appointed to take in the List of Taxables & Taxable Property for the district of St Asaph for the present year.

[OCPQS 9/210 – May 1816]

Henry Brannock esqr is appointed to take in the list of Taxables & Taxables Property for the district of Chatham for the present year.

David Mebane esqr is appointed to take in the List of Taxables & Taxable Property for the district of Orange for the present year.

Abner B Bruce esqr is appointed to take in the List of Taxables & Taxable Property for the Town of Hillson for the present year.

Catlet Campbell esqr & Levi Whitted are appointed Inspectors of the Election at Hillsborough for the present year.

Robert Harris esqr & Samuel Turrentine are appointed Inspectors of the Election at John Carringtons for the present year.

James Briggs & Moses McCowen are appointed Inspectors of the Election at George Carringtons for the present year.

Charles Trice & Nathaniel King are appointed Inspectors of the Election at Chapel Hill for the present year.

James Morrow & Thomas Brewer esqr are appointed Inspectors of the Election at Cates for the present year.

David Patterson esqr & Thomas Davis are appointed Inspectors of the Election at Moulders for the Present year.

Daniel Albright P Mast & John Trolinder are appointed Inspectors of the Election at Holts for the Present year.

James Davis & Miles Wallis are appointed Inspectors of the Election at Stoney Creek for the present year.

[OCPQS 9/211 – May 1816]

Thomas Compton esqr & John Shaw are appointed Inspectors of the Election at McCauley’s for the present year.

James Hutcheson esqr & John Thompson are appointed Inspectors of the Election at Mason’s for the present year.

James Webb esqr & John Young are Appointed Assessors of the Town Property for the Town of Hillsborough for the Present year.

A Deed from John Nicholas Harder to James Coots for 69 acres of land on Haw River in this County was produced in Open Court & it appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court by the Certificate of N P Hardiman Clerk of Williamson County Court in the State of Tennessee that the said Deed was duly proved in said Court at January Sessions 1816 by the Oath of James Harder & James Dyal subscribing Witnesses thereto, It is ordered that the said Deed & certificates thereon be registered.

[OCPQS 9/212 is blank.]

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Feb Term 1815

Aug Term 1814

May Term 1814