May Term 1817
[OCPQS 9/319 – May 1817]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of Pleas & quarter
Sessions began & held for Orange County at the Court house in Hillsborough
on the fourth Monday in May 1817. Present: Joseph Moore, David Allison, David
Mebane} esqrs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias Ex’d, to wit: [blank]
[In different writing:] The Sheriff returns the Venire
facias Ex’d, to wit: [blank]
[some doodling]
[OCPQS 9/320 – May 1817]
Grand Jury impannelled and Sworn, Viz: Andrew McCauley,
George Reeves, John Williams, Robert Eaton, William Morrow, Francis Barbee,
Samuel Hunter, John Rippey, Alexander Russell, Stewart Dickson, Aaron Walker,
Carnes Tinnin, Robert Walker, William Marshall, James Lapslie.
Reuben Smith sworn as Constable to attend the Grand Jury
this Term.
Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannel who have appeared
& qualified, viz: Mason Tapley, Josiah Thompson, John Johnston, Enoch
McPherson, Tinnin McCadams, Robert Hunter, William Bradford, William Anderson,
Samuel Allen, William Murray, William Jordan, Ross Hutchinson, Samuel Hodge.
Jurors of the Original Pannel not summoned: Barna Clapp.
[OCPQS 9/321 – May 1817]
Joseph Moore vs Robert Carson’s Exrs} Matthew Barber a
witness in behalf of Defendant being called by the Sheriff but failing to
appear according to the Subpoena served upon him is fined according to Act of
Assembly.
Joseph Moore vs Robert Carson’s Exrs} No 1 Jury charged:
Mason Tapley, Josiah Thompson, John Johnston, Enoch McPherson, Robert Hunter,
William Anderson, Samuel Allen, William Jordan, Ross Hutcheson, Samuel Hodge,
Burris Estridge, James Grimes. Find all the Issues in favor of Plaintiff &
that the Amount of obligation is $45 & assess the Plffs Damages to $11.75
& further find that Defts have assets to amount of Plffs Demand.
[OCPQS 9/322 – May 1817]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from William Andrews to Mary
Lloyd was duly acknowledged in open Court by the Subscriber thereto &
Ordered to be registered. [Not found. Does not appear to be ODB 17/139.]
James Horton vs Sarah & Nancy Dunnagan} Jury charged:
William Murray, William Bradford, John Mason, Amos Nichols, David Cloud, Abel
Rainey, Israel Holt, James Hart, Henry Neal, Edmund Herndon, John Currothers,
David Bradford. Find that there was an award between the parties as Pleaded.
Judgment against the Plff for Costs.
[OCPQS 9/323 – May 1817]
Thomas Gwinn vs Benjamin Peelor} Jury No 1 charged, find all
the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess his Damages to $13.82.
The Execution of a Deed from William Matkins & William
Busick to William Brannock & others Trustees &c was duly proved in open
Court by the Oath of Henry Brannock Senr a subscribing witness thereto &
ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/46. This is the deed for Shiloh Methodist
Church north of Altamahaw. See Upon this Rock by Mark Chilton.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Daniel Turrentine to
Valentine Moore was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of James Moore a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/50.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Merritt Roberson to
James Moore was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Valentine Moore a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/50.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Latta to David Peelor
was duly
The Execution of a Deed from Hugh Montgomery to William
Baldwin was duly proved in open Court by the oaths of John Latta & John
Latta Senr subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 16/39.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from David Strayhorn to Mann
Patterson was duly acknowledged in open court by the said David Strayhorn the
subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/52.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Robson to Edmund Pitts
was duly acknowledged in open Court by Edward Robson the subscriber thereto
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/38.]
[OCPQS 9/324 – May 1817]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Barnabas O’Farrell to
Theophilus Thompson Senr was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Barnabas
O’Farrell the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/51.]
The Execution of a Deed from Elisha Smith to George
Strayhorn was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Corn Tyson a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/37.]
The Execution of a Deed from David Yarbrough & Helen M
Yarbrough his wife to Henry Yarbrough was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath
of J R House one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and thereupon Thomas
Clancy & Samuel Child esquires, two of the Justices of the Court were
appointed [to] examine the said Helen M Yarbrough privily & apart from her
said Husband touching & concerning the Execution of the said Deed by her,
Who having so examined the said Helen M Yarbrough returned into Court &
reported to the Court that the said Helen M Yarbrough acknowledged that the Execution
of the said, and that she executed the same freely, voluntarily & of her
own free will & accord, without fear or compulsion of her said Husband. And
on Motion the said Deed was Ordered to be certified. [Certified in order to be
recorded in another county.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Nicholas Holt to John
Fogleman was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Benton a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/50.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Bradford [Sr to David
Bradford Jr] was duly proved was duly Acknowledged in open Court by the
subscriber thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/43.]
The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Watson to Mary Comb was
duly acknowledged in open court by Andrew Watson the Subscriber thereto &
Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/31.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Wood & David Wood to
Charles Cox was duly acknowledged in Open Court by the said Sam’l & David
the subscribers thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/28.]
[OCPQS 9/325 – May 1817]
Tuesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Sterling Harris, Robert Harris, David Allison} esqrs.
Thomas Sellars & Wife vs Peter Brinkley} Petition.
Issues: 1st Did Peter Brinkley the Elder or Peter Brinkley the
Younger enter the Land in question, and to which of the said Brinkleys did the
Grant issue, 2nd If Peter Brinkley the Elder entered the said Land,
did he agree with the Defendant, that if the Defendant would pay the
Consideration money agreed by him to be paid for the said Principal or right,
he should have the said Land & the Grant might be issued in his name, 3rd
Did the defendant pay the said Consideration or any part thereof & how
much, 4th Did Peter Brinkley the Elder die seized of the Land in
question or any part thereof and if so how much. Jury charged: Josiah Thompson,
John Johnston, Enoch McPherson, Turner McCaddams, Robert Hunter, William
Bradford, William Anderson, Samuel Allen, William Murray, William Jordan, Ross
Hutcheson, Samuel Hodge – find 1st that the Entry was made & the
Grant issued to Peter Brinkley Senr, that there was no agreement between Peter
Brinkley Senr & that the consideration money for the preemption right
should be paid by ??? to said Peter Brinkley?? ??? the Grant should issue in
his name, that the Def’t Peter Brinkley did not ??? ???? thereof, they further
find that said Peter Brinkley Senr died seized & possessed of said land.
[OCPQS 9/326 – May 1817]
Robert Gregston vs William Mebane} Jury charged: Mark
Pickett, John McDaniel, Wm McDaniel, John Carruthers, Abel Rainey, Henry Neal,
Aquilla Rhodes, James Hunter, Allen Edwards, Joel Cloud, Henry Trice – find all
the Issues in favor of the plff & assess his Damages to 6d & Costs.
Ashby Dunnagan vs George Carrington} Same Jury. Juror
withdrawn.
The Gov’r for the use of D Rose vs Josiah Turner &
Barnabas O’Farrell} Same Jury charged. Find all the Issues in favor of the Plff
& assess the Plffs Damages to £6.12.6.
[OCPQS 9/327 – May 1817]
Isaac Bracken Jr vs Abner Powell} No 1 Jury charged. Juror
withdrawn.
William Cain Admr vs Arch’d Carrington} Jury charged: Mark
Pickett, William McDaniel, John Currothers, Abel Rainey, Henry Neal, Aquilla
Rhodes, James Hunter, Allen Edwards, William Leathers, Joel Cloud, Henry Trice,
William Faucett – find all the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess
his Damages to $199.28 & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Burton Clark to Fielding Lewis
was duly acknowledged in open Court by the said Burton Clark the Subscriber
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/39.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Ray to William Ray was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Ray a Subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/42.]
[OCPQS 9/328 – May 1817]
John O’Neal v. Mary Lloyd} Jury charged: Josiah Thompson,
Enoch McPherson, Turner McCaddams, Robert Hunter, William Bradford, William
Andrews, Samuel Allen, William Jordan, Ross Hutcheson, Samuel Hodge, Mason
Tapley - find that the Defendant doth detain the Negro Girl Slave Alsy [hard to
read that name] mentioned in the plaintiffs declaration and doth detain her
within three Years, that she is of the Value of Two hundred & fifty pounds
and assess the plaintiffs Damages to £10 & costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Ilai Forrest to John Cain was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of J Watson a Subscribing Witness thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/56.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sarah Forrest to John Cain was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of J Watson a subscribing Witness thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/55.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Ray to Thomas Hunt was
duly proved in open court by the Oath of John Watson a Subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 16/61.]
[OCPQS 9/329 – May 1817]
Hugh Highmore heretofore convicted in the Superior Court of
Law for the County of Orange of a maim on the body of John Freeman with an
Intent to Kill And sentenced to be imprisoned in the Common Jail of Orange County
until Tuesday 27th May Instant and that he stand in the Pillory for
One hour between the hours of twelve & two o’Clock of that [day], having
been brought into Court and it being represented that he had suffered said
punishment, On motion, It is Ordered that the benefit of the Insolvent debtors
Oath be extended to him. Whereupon he took said Oath and the Court thereupon
Ordered that he be discharged from confinement.
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Hunt to John Cain was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of J Watson a subscribing Witness thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/53.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sarah Mannen & others to John
Cain was duly proved in open Court by the oath of J Watson a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/57.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Hunt to John Cain was duly
proved in open court by the oath of J Watson a subscribing witness thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [Not found.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Brittain to John Cain
was duly proved in open court by the Oath of J Watson a subscribing witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/60.]
The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Gibson to James Ross was
duly prove in open Court by the oath of William Brannock a subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/35.]
[OCPQS 9/330 – May 1817]
The Execution of a Deed from James Lindly to James Faucett
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of affirmation of Joel Cloud a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/29.]
The Execution of a Deed from Fielding Leathers to Clarissa
Hancock was duly proved acknowledged in open Court by Fielding Leathers
the Subscribinger witness thereto & ordered to be registered.
[See ODB 16/35.]
The Execution of a Deed from John McMullan to Thomas Brown
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Brannock a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/34.]
The Execution of a Deed from George Marlett to John Barton
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Young a Subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/33.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Marlett to Samuel
Strayhorn was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John Barton a
subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 16/36.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Whittaker to James Briggs
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Fielding Leathers a subscribing
witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/43.]
The Execution of a Deed from Timothy Dunnagan to Charles
Dunnagan was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Henry Goodrich a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/41.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Durning to David Geer was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Isaiah Marcum a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/45.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Montgomery to Stephen
Adcock was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Horner a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/30.]
[OCPQS 9/331 – May 1817]
Wednesday, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Thomas Whithed, James Moore, David Allison} esqrs.
The State vs Cyrus Riggs} Convicted of a Nuisance. The
defendant having been brought into Court, On motion, It is Ordered that the
benefit of the Insolvent debtors Law be extended to him. Whereupon he took the
said Oath & is therefore discharged.
The State vs Burk Walker} Jury Sworn: Mason Tapley, Josiah
Thompson, John Johnston, Tinnen McCaddams, Robert Hunter, William Bradford,
William Anderson, Samuel Allen, William Jorden, Ross Hutcheson, Samuel Hodge,
Ralph Faucett. Find the Defendant not Guilty, the Defendant take the Oath
prescribed for Insolvent debtors.
[OCPQS 9/332 – May 1817]
The State vs Barnabas O’Farrill} Ind’t. Same Jury Sworn,
find the Defendant Not Guilty. On Motion, It is ordered that the prosecutor
pay the Costs of this prosecution.
The Execution of a Deed from Ilai Forrest to John Cain was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of J Watson a Subscribing Witness thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/57.]
The Execution of a Deed from Alexander Chissenhall to John
Cain was duly Proved in open Court by the oath of J Watson a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/59.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edmund Forrest to John Cain was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of J Watson a subscribing witness thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/54.]
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Forrest to Edmund
Forrest was duly Proved in open Court by the oath of John Watson a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/54.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Hunt to Henry Hunt was
duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of J Watson a Subscribing Witness thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/52.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Charles Jordan to Jacob
Garrison was duly Proved in Open Court by the oath of B Isley a subscribing
witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/49.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Charles Jordan to Jacob
Garrison was duly Proved in Open Court by the oath of James McGahey a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/49.]
[OCPQS 9/333 – May 1817]
Present: John Taylor Senr, Samuel Child, Thomas Clancy,
Thomas Whithed, Zachariah Herndon, Absalom Alston and James Moore esquires.
Ordered that a Licence issue to John Faddis of Hillsboro to retail Spiritous
Liquors.
Ordered that John Ray & Rankin McKee Executors of the
last Will & Testament of George Ray dec’d be allowed 5 Per Cent on the Amount
of the Estate of the said dec’d.
John Bonner is appointed Guardian to John Cate &
Dorothea Cate orphan children of Thomas Cate dec’d and enters into Bond with
Thomas Brewer & Thomas Whitted esqs in the sum of £75 each.
The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Matthew
Rippey deceased was duly proved in open Court by the oaths of Samuel Scott
& John McCracken subscribing Witnesses thereto & Ordered to be
recorded, at the same time Samuel Scott & John Rippey the Executors therein
named qualified accordingly. [See OWB
The Execution of the last Will and Testament of James
Whitted deceased was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William J Nash a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be recorded, at the same [time]
James Webb & Frederick Nash the Executors therein named appeared &
qualified accordingly. [See OWB
The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Susannah
Fulton deceased was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Mebane a
subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be recorded. William Bradford the
Executor therein named appeared & qualified accordingly. [See OWB
[OCPQS 9/334 – May 1817]
Thursday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Thomas Whithed, Zachariah Herndon, Thomas Brewer, Samuel Child, James
S Smith, Thomas Clancy, Thomas Brewer} esqrs.
Ordered that a Licence to retail Spiritous Liquors issue to
William Hall at his House called Yankee Name.
Ordered that a Licence issue to Martin Murphey to retail
Spiritous Liquors at his dwelling house,
Ordered that Licence to retail Spiritous Liquors at his
Store on Stoney Creek be granted to Chesley Faucett.
Ordered that Licence to retail Spiritous Liquors [be
granted] to James Thompson at his Store at Chapel Hill.
Ordered that Licence to retail Spiritous Liquors at Mason
Hall be granted to James & Anderson Mebane.
Ordered that Licence be granted to Thomas H Taylor to retail
Spiritous Liquors at his Store at Chappel Hill.
[OCPQS 9/335 – May 1817]
Ordered that Licence be granted to Christopher Moring to
Retail spiritous liquors at his house at Chappel Hill.
Thomas Rountree is appointed Guardian to Polley Rountree,
Salley Rountree, Elizabeth Rountree, David Rountree, Rebecca Rountree, Franky
Rountree, Jane Rountree, Harvey Rountree, Orphan Children of Charles Rountree
dec’d and enters into Bond with William Hall & Rankin McKee in the Sum of £1500
each.
Henry Lloyd vs Edward Robson} Jury charged: Mason Tapley,
Josiah Thompson, John Johnston, Tinnen McCaddams, Robert Hunter, William
Bradford, William Anderson, Sam’l Allen, William Jorden, Ross Hutcheson, Samuel
Hodge, Enoch McPherson – find for the plff & assess his Damages to £1.16.10
& Costs.
Ordered that Michael Ray be appointed Guardian to Polly Ray,
Sarah Ray, Delilah Ray & Martha Ann Ray orphan children of George Ray dec’d
and enters into Bond with Levi Whitted & Henry Neal in the Sum of £1500
each.
[OCPQS 9/336 – May 1817]
Barker & Moring vs James Hogg} Same Jury charged, find
all the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess his Damages to £2.3.2
& Costs.
Arch’d Carrington vs James Jackson} Jury charged: William
Murray, John Young, John Currothers, Francis Child, William Palmer, Burris
Estridge, Samuel Stewart, William Jean, Lemuel Carroll, Samuel Nevill, David
Bradford, James Fitch. Plff called & non Suit.
[OCPQS 9/337 – May 1817]
Fredrick Taylor vs John Wilson} same Jury charged, find all
the Issues in favor of the Plff & assess the Plffs Damages to £4.5 &
Costs.
John Street vs Samuel Woods} Jury charged: Mason Tapley,
Josiah Thompson, John Johnston, Tinnen McCaddams, Robert Hunter, William
Bradford, William Anderson, Samuel Allen, William Jorden, Ross Hutcheson,
Samuel Hodge, Enoch McPherson – find the bal of principal due to find
all the Issues in favor of plff & assess the Plffs Damages to £11.7 &
Costs.
Same vs The Same} Jury charged, find all the Issues in favor
of Plff & assess his Damages to £11.1.3 & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/338 – May 1817]
John Street vs David Woods} Same Jury charged, find all the
Issues in favor of Plff & assess his Damages to £28.17 & Costs.
Ordered that Thomas Bradshaw have Licence to Retail
Spirituous Liquors at his House at the Cross roads.
Robert Tinnen is appointed Guardian to his Children Catlet
Tinnen, Robert Tinnen & Mary Tinnen and enters into Bond with James Faucett
& John Young Sec’s in the Sum of £150 each.
Ordered that Sidney King Son of Biddy King now of the age of
11 yrs 15th December last be bound to Robert Anderson until he
arrive to lawful age to learn the Art & Mistery of a Carpenter. [Bond not
found.]
[OCPQS 9/339 – May 1817]
Present: Thomas Clancy, Samuel Child, Thomas Brewer, Catlet
Campbell, James Mebane, David Allison, Catlet Campbell, Sterling Harris,
Dennis Hargiss, John Rhodes, Sampson Moore, William Holt, Joseph Clendening,
James Moore, Thomas Rountree, Joseph Moore, Thomas Whithed, William Dickey,
James Clark, John Taylor, Zachariah Herndon, Willie Shaw, Thomas Fitch, Henry
Brannock, Abram Craig, Matthew Durham, Herbert Sims, John Blackwood, Jacob
Greer, James S Smith, David Mebane, Chesley P Patterson, Robert Tinnen, Absalom
Alston, Henry Thompson, William Lockhart.
Ordered that the County Trustee pay the Costs & Charges
attending the Prosecution of John Weaden lately convicted in Guilford Superior Court
of Law of the Crime of Horse Stealing except the Witnesses for the Defendant
[to] the Clerk, Sheriff & Jailor of Guilford.
Ordered that the Register od this County purchase a Book for
the use of his office and that the County Trustee pay the price thereof.
[OCPQS 9/340 – May 1817]
Ordered that William Norwood, Thomas Ruffin esqrs, James
Webb, Thomas Clancy & John Taylor Jr be appointed a Committee to contract
alter the Bar form of the Bar & Jury Boxes & ??? Table in the
Court house and contract for the Work necessary therefor and that the Treasurer
of Public Buildings Pay the Expences of the Same.
John Young is elected County Trustee for the Present Year
and enters into Bond with James Mebane, Thomas Clancy & Catlet Campbell.
James Allison is elected Treasurer of Public Buildings for
this County and enters into Bond with Thomas Clancy & John Young his
Securities.
Josiah Turner is elected Sheriff of this County for the
Present year and enters into Bond.
[OCPQS 9/341 – May 1817]
John Taylor Jr is allowed fifty pounds for his Ex officio
Services as Clerk of this Court for the last year.
Josiah Turner esqr Sheriff &c is allowed fifty pounds
for his ex officio Services for & during the last year.
Samuel Child & Richard Ashe – Petition for a Mill. On
Motion of the Plaintiffs, Ordered that a Summons be issued to James Millican
& to Elias Millican to appear before this Court of the fourth Monday of
August next and answer the allegation of said Petitioners, and it is
further Ordered that James Morrow, William Moore, Alexander Pickard & John
Bonner, Freeholds, be and they are appointed to view, lay off & value on
oath, an acres of the land of the said James & Elias at or near where Cain
Creek crosses the road leading from the University to Woody’s ferry, adjoining
the said Creek, and an acres of the land of the Petitioners, opposite thereto
and report their Proceedings to the next Court.
[OCPQS 9/342 – May 1817]
The Execution of the last Will and Testament of Barney
Troxler dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Daniel Albright a
Subscribing Witness thereto And Ordered to be Recorded. George Albright
Troxler one of the Executors therein named appeared & qualified Accordingly.
Whereupon Elizabeth Troxler Widow of said Barnabas Troxler comes into Court and
enters her dissent from the Will of Said Barnabas Troxler dec’d. [See OWB
Whereas it is certified by the Court by the Wardens of the
Poor that William Daniel is a Pauper & Supported by the County, On motion
it is Ordered that Mary Daniel daughter of said William Daniel now of the Age
of seven years July next be bound to Robert Turner to learn the Art &
mistery of a Spinster. [Bond not found.]
[OCPQS 9/343 – May 1817]
Administration on the Estate of John Arnold Senr dec’d is
granted to James Briggs & Fielding Leathers who enter into Bond with
in £5000 with Herbert Sims & Sterling Harris Sec’y.
Ordered that
Whereas by an Order of this Court
heretofore made [OCPQS 8/334], Elizabeth ?????? Dickey was bound to
Joseph Ellison, It is Ordered that the Indentures be cancelled and that said
Elizabeth Dickey be bound to Stephen Taylor until she arrives to lawful age to
learn the Art and Mistery of a Spinster. [Bond not found.]
Whereas by an Order of this Court
heretofore made [OCPQS 8/434], Alexander Husbands was bound to John Whithed,
and it appearing to the Court that said John Whithed hath removed from this County
And the said Alexander Husbands having been Produced to this Court, It is
thereupon Ordered that the said Alexander Husbands be bound to James O’Daniel
until he arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & Mistery of a farmer.[See
Apprentice Bonds, images 565 & 567.]
[OCPQS 9/344 – May 1817]
Ordered that Mosier Barton Son of Lin Barton now about the
age of Eight Years be bound to James Tate Until he arrives to lawful age to
learn the Art & mistery of a Waggon Maker. [Bond not found.]
John Taylor Jr is appointed Guardian to Susannah Taylor
Orphan daughter of Anna Taylor dec’d who enters into Bond with [blank] and
[blank] Sec’y in the Sum of £500.
Ordered that James Hamilton pay to Nancy Murray the Sum of
Twenty Seven Pounds as follows Seventeen Pounds immediately & five pounds
annually thereafter until the whole is paid for the Support of her Child of
which he stands charged as the reputed father. [See Bastardy Bonds, images
1694, 1696, 1698, 1838, 1891, 2022, 2024. See also OCPQS 9/265.]
Ordered that James Hamilton pay to Nancy Murray twenty Seven
pounds as follows, vizt Seven pounds immediately and five pounds annually until
the while be paid for the Support and maintenance of a Child of ???
Child of which he stands charged as the reputed father.
[See Bastardy Bonds, images 1694, 1696, 1698, 1838, 1891, 2022, 2024. See also
OCPQS 9/265.]
[OCPQS 9/345 – May 1817]
Ordered that a Licence be granted to John McCallum to retail
spirituous Liquors at his own house.
Ordered that Licence be granted to William Gant to retail
Spirituous Liquors at his house.
Jane Browning is appointed Guardian to her Infant Children
Isaac Browning & Edward Elam Browning and enters into Bond with George
Martin & Jesse Tate in the Sum of £500 each.
Ordered that a Licence be granted to Edmund Pitt to retail
Spirituous Liquors at his house at Chappel Hill.
Ordered that a Licence be granted to James Ward to retail
Spirituous Liquors at his House at Chapel Hill.
Ordered that a Licence be granted to Doc’r Barnabas
O’Farrill to retail Spirituous Liquors at his House in Hillsborough.
Chesley P Patterson is appointed Guardian to Asa Evans &
enters into Bond with Henry Neal his Sec’y in the Sum of £500.
Ordered that a Licence issue to John Wrightsell to retail
Spirituous Liquors at his House.
Ordered that a licence issue to John Thompson esqr to retail
Spirituous liquors at his Store in this County.
[OCPQS 9/346 – May 1817]
Ordered that Michael Holt esqr be appointed to take the list
of Taxables & Taxable property in St Asaphs District for the present year.
Ordered that Thomas Fitch esqr be appointed to take in the
list of Taxables & Taxable property within Chatham District for the Present
year.
Ordered that John Trollinger esqr be appointed to take in
the list of Taxables & Taxable property within Orange District for the
present year.
Ordered that Thomas Scott esqr be appointed to take in the
list of Taxables & Taxable Property within Caswell District for the Present
year.
Ordered that Abram Craig esqr be appointed to take in the
list of Taxables & Taxable Property within St Thomas District for the
Present year.
Ordered that James Clark esqr be appointed to take in the
list of Taxables & Taxable property within Hillsboro District for the
Present year.
Ordered that Chesley P Patterson esqr be appointed to take
in the list of Taxables & Taxable property within St Marks District for the
present year.
Ordered that Sterling Harris esqr be appointed to take in
the list of Taxables & Taxable Property within St Marys District for the
Present year.
Ordered that Henry Thompson Esqr, John Young & John
Taylor be appointed Assessors of Town Property within the Town of Hillsborough
for the Present year.
Ordered that William Lockhart esqr be appointed to take in
the list of Taxables & Taxable property within the Town of Hillsborough got
the Present year.
[OCPQS 9/347 – May 1817]
Administration on
the Estate of Jeremiah Holt dec’d is granted to William Holt & Benjamin Whitby
who enters into Bond with Thomas Whithed & Mason Tapley in the Sum of £10,000.
It is Ordered
that the road
Levi Whitted is
appointed Guardian to Anne Whithed and enters into Bond with William Whithed
& John Young Sec’s in the Sum of £5,000.
Joseph Hughs is
appointed Guardian to Kitty Ann Warren daughters of John Warren and enters into
Bond with Samuel Thompson & William Maris his Sec’s in the Sum of £1000.
Joseph B Shaw is
appointed Guardian to Ellenor Ann Warren daughter of John Warren and enters
into Bond with Dennis Hargiss & Samuel Wood Sec’y in the Sum of £1000.
[OCPQS 9/348 – May
1817]
Ordered that
Brasfield Sparks Son of Elizabeth Sparks now about the Age of Seven years be
bound to Armor King until he arrives to lawful age to learn the Art &
Mistery of a farmer. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 569. Bradley Collins
was Brasfield’s father - see Bastardy Bonds, images 1389 & 1411.]
Reuben Smith is appointed Guardian to John Wood, Charles
Wood, Matthew Wood, Catherine Wood, Elizabeth Wood, William Wood, Grason Wood
& Jesse Wood Orphan Children of William Wood dec’d & enters into Bond
with Allen Sykes and Alexander Allen Securities in the Sum of £500.
Geo Carrington vs Henry Hunt} Aquilla Rhodes a Witness in
behalf of Plff being solemnly called by the Sheriff but failing to appear
according to the Subpoena served on him is fined according to act of Assembly.
The Execution of a Deed from John Wrightsell to George
Foster was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Henry Brannock a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/62.]
[OCPQS 9/349 – May 1817]
Andrew McCauley vs Charles Jorden & Wm Walker} Jury
charged: Mason Tapley, Josiah Thompson, John Johnston, Tinnen McCaddams, Robert
Hunter, William Bradford, William Anderson, Samuel Allen, William Jorden, Ross
Hutcheson, Samuel Hodge, William Murray – find no pay’t or sett off &
assess plaintiffs damages to £20. Prin 64.13.3 ½. Credit £35 by Order of Plffs
atto.
Salley Miller vs Richardson Nichols} Jury charged: Mason
Tapley, Josiah Thompson, John Johnston, Tinnen McCaddams, Robert Hunter,
William Bradford, William Anderson, Samuel Allen, William Jorden, Ross
Hutcheson, Samuel Hodge, William Murray – find all the Issues in favor of the
Plaintiff & Assess her Damages to £2.15 & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/350 – May 1817]
William Cain admr &c vs John D Carrington} Jury charged:
David Strayhorn, James Robertson, David Woods, John Cheek, James Ray, Samuel
Craig, John Strayhorn, Burris Estridge, Charles McCauley, David Parker, Rankin
McKee, James Grahams – find for Defendant.
Abraham Craig who was heretofore appointed Guardian to
Elizabeth Craig come into Court and resigns his Guardianship, Whereupon Sam’l
Craig is appointed Guardian to said Elizabeth Craig & enters into Bond with
Alexander Russell & Wright Russell his Sec’s.
Abram Craig heretofore appointed Guardian to Sarah Craig
& Mary Craig comes into Court & renews his Bonds as Guardian aforesaid
with John Pendergrass & Thomas Whithed Sec’s in the Sum of £1250 each.
[OCPQS 9/351 – May 1817]
Jane Miller vs Richardson Nichols} Jury charged: David
Strayhorn, Samuel Craig, David Parker, John Strayhorn, Burris Estridge, Charles
McCauley, James Graham, John Cheek, James Hart, William Strayhorn, George
Strayhorn, Lemuel Carroll – find all the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff &
assess her Damages to £10 & Costs.
William Moore vs Samuel Child} No 1 Jury charged: Mason
Tapley, Josiah Thompson, Tinnen McCaddams, Robert Hunter, William Bradford,
William Anderson, Samuel Allen, Samuel Hodge, William Jorden, Ross Hutcheson,
William Murray, Enoch McPherson – find the Balance of the Bond due is $62.54
& assess the Plffs Damages to 6d & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/352 – May 1817]
William Moore vs Sam’l Child} Same Jury charged, find the
Ballance due to $219.90 & assess Plffs Damages to 5 Cents & Costs.
Herbert Sims vs John D & Geo Carrington} Same Jury
charged, find the Issues in favor of the plff & assess the Plffs Damages to
$4.76 $2.96 & Costs. Prin 159.
Stephen Moore vs Hugh Mulhollan} Same Jury charged, find No
payment or set off & assess Plffs Damages to $4.79. Prin $191.58 ½.
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Shearman to John
Wrightsell was duly Proved in open Court by the Oath of Henry Brannock a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/40.]
[OCPQS 9/353 – May 1817]
William Moore vs Samuel Child} Same Jury charged, find that
there is no payment or set off & assess the plaintiffs damages to L
The Court adjudges that there is such record.
Graham & Garrison Exrs vs David Bradford} Same Jury
Charged, find the Ballance due on the bond to be $52.49 45.36 &
Costs. $45.36.
Mason & Hughs vs William Walker} No 2 Jury charged:
Burras Estridge, John Strayhorn, Lemuel Carroll, George Strayhorn, David
Parker, David Strayhorn, John Cheek, Charles McCauley, James Hart, William
Palmer, William Strayhorn, James Ray – find the Issues in favor of the Plff
& assess his Damages to $1.26 & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/354 – May 1817]
Edward Robson vs James Hogg Jarratt Yeargain} Same
Jury charged, find all the Issues in favor of the Plaintiff & assess his
Damages to $30.80 & Costs.
William Bailey vs James Hogg. Jury No 1 Charged, find all
the Issues in favor of the plff and assess the Plffs damages to £2.14.3 ¾ &
Costs.
An Inventory & Account of Sales of the Estate of Robert Anderson
deceased was retuned into Open Court by Willie Shaw & James Lapslie
Executors & Ordered to be recorded.
An Additional Inventory of the Estate of Jacob Umstead dec’d
was returned into open Court by Elisha Umstead Exr & Ordered to be
recorded.
An account of Sales of the Estate of Anthony Cazort dec’d
was returned into Open Court by Robert Cazort one of the Admrs Pendente lite
& Ordered to be recorded.
[OCPQS 9/355 – May 1817]
Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following Persons to
attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court, viz: Daniel Albright, William
Chambers, William Carter, Zachariah Herndon, Joseph White, James Thompson,
Chesley P Patterson, James Hart, David Mebane, William Tate, Andrew McBroom,
Taylor Duke, Henry Neale, Lewis Herndon, William Sheppard, Noah Rhodes, John
Wilbourn, Greenfield Debruler, Richard Blackwood, William Pickett D C,
Hulbertcut Burton [Cuthbert Burton], Henry Brannock, Christian Whitsell, James
Moore esqr, Thomas Clark, James Robertson, Levi Compton, John Blackwood, Thomas
Whitted esqr, Joel Cloud.
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following Persons t
attend a Jurors at the next Term of this Court, viz: Samuel Bunn, William
Brannock, Joseph Hamilton, John Newlin, Samuel Thomson, David Yarbrough, John
Walker, Thomas Loyd, John Nelson, Samuel Crawford, Jacob Summers, Thomas Jones,
Levi Whitted, John Brown (Miller), Samuel Thomson H R, David Woods, James
Walker, James Craig, John Long, William Cain Jr, William Clark elder, Adam
Douglass, Aaron Hunter, Samuel Thomson Eno, Edward King, Henry Anthony, James
Murdock, Charles Debruler, Joseph B Shaw, Thomas Sellars.
[OCPQS 9/356 – May 1817]
Ordered that Captain Samuel Strayhorn & William Maris be
appointed Inspectors of the Election in Hillsborough for the present year.
Ordered that Capt Robert Thompson & Caleb Lindsey be
appointed Inspectors of the Election at Cates for the Present year.
Ordered that John Newlin & David Patterson be appointed
Inspectors of the Election at Moulders for the Present year.
Ordered that Capt William Holt & Capt John Albright be
appointed Inspectors of the Election at Holts for the Present year.
Ordered that George Garrison, of Jacob, & Wm Dickey be appointed
Inspectors of the Election at Cannons Mill for the Present year.
Ordered that Sam’l Tate & John Thompson of Widon? be
appointed Inspectors of the election at Masons for the Present year.
Ordered that Aaron Walker & Capt Wm Murray be appointed Inspectors
of the Election at McCawleys for the Present year.
Ordered that William Jamison & Taylor Duke be appointed
Inspectors of the Election at John Carringtons for the Present year.
Ordered that Moses McCown & James Briggs be appointed
Inspectors of the Election at George Carringtons for the Present year
Ordered that James Forsythe & Mann Patterson be
appointed Inspectors of the Election at Chapel Hill for the Present year.
An Inventory & account of Sale of the Estate of
Priscilla Hopkins dec’d was returned into open Court by William Hopkins Admr
& Ordered to be recorded.
A Return of the Rent of the Plantation & hire of the
Negroes of the Estate of David Craig dec’d was returned into Open Court by
Abram Craig Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
[OCPQS 9/357 – May 1817]
Saturday Moring 31st May, Court met according to
adjournment. Present: James S Smith, Hebert Sims, Thomas Whitted} Esquires.
Charles Shanks vs William Hatchet} Jury charged: Mason
Tapley, Josiah Thompson, John Johnston, Tinnin McCaddams, Robert Hunter,
William Bradford, William Anderson, Samuel Allen, William Jorden, Ross
Hutcheson, Samuel Hodge, Enoch McPherson – find the issues in favor of the plff
& assess his Damages to £4.8.6 & Costs.
Thomas Barlow vs Henry Neal} Jury Charged: William Murrey,
Henry Fossett, John Waggoner, Burris Estridge, David Parker, John Crawford,
David Perkins, Rich’d Cheek, William Hatchet, Robert Morrow, John Young, John
Redmond. Juror withdrawn.
[OCPQS 9/358 – May 1817]
Edward Robson vs Pleasant Henderson} Same Jury charged, find
the Issues in favor of the plff & assess his Damages to $4.20 cts &
Costs.
It appearing to the Court Joseph Woody to whom Zedekiah
Husbands a boy of colour was heretofore bound [OCPQS
8/434] hath removed from this County, It is therefore ordered that said
Zedekiah Husbands be bound to John Crawford to learn the art & mystery of a
farmer. The said Zedekiah Husbands having been produced to the Court. [Bond not
found.]
Whereas it appears by the increase of Suits on the civil
Docket that the two days now allotted to that business are not Sufficient for
the trial of those causes, It is therefore Ordered that in future the first,
second & third day of each session of this Court by exclusively
appropriated to the trial of causes on the civil Trial Docket, that the fourth
day of each Session of this Court be exclusively appropriated to the trial of
States business, and the fifth & sixth days of each Session of the Court be
appropriated to the Election of Officers, Probate & other County business.
And it is further Ordered that the Clerk of the Court cause the Rule to be
advertised in every Captains district in the County.
[OCPQS 9/359 – May 1817]
Ordered that the following Persons be appointed Patrollers
within the Districts of the following Captains, viz:
Capt Tates Company: John Mason, Archibald Hamilton,
Alexander Mebane & Hugh Wilson.
Capt Pickett: John King, Hugh McCadams, William Anderson
& William Faucett.
Capt Allison: Thomas Hicks, Hunter McCulloch, Joseph Faucett
& John Plummer.
Capt J J Carrington: George Moore, John Neely, Robert Latta
& Sterling Harris esqr.
Capt Taylor Duke: Arthur Bobbitt, Leonard Laws, Mark Roberts
& Robert Harris esqr.
Capt Pendergrass: John Pendergrass, Christopher Moring,
William Blackwood Junr & Benjamin Partains.
Capt Caruthers: John Caruthers, Charles McCawly, Christopher
Barbee & James Hunter.
Capt Jordan: William Crossett, Jesse Clark, Capt John Jordan
& Joseph Allison (of David).
Capt John Ray: William Murray, Eli Murray, John Shaw Jr
& Joshua Walker.
Capt Strayhorn: Samuel Hancock, William Roberts, Clemment
Flinthom & Gilbert Strayhorn.
Capt Allen: Alexander Allen, Thaddeus Freshwaters, William
Shaw & James Roney.
[OCPQS 9/360 – May 1817]
Capt O’Daniel: John Cate of Milly, David Roach, Samuel
Stalsworth & Joel Parish.
Capt P Rhodes: John Geer, David Burch, Wesley Rhodes &
William Shamly.
Capt Bradshaw: William Bradshaw, Samuel Stewart, William
Moore, John Thompson (of James).
Capt James Graham: Henry Hurdle, Charles Jordan, George
Hurdle & Dactin? Wallis.
Capt Alston: Phillip Alston, Gray Barbee, Delany Chissenhall
Senr, Willie Wood.
Capt Ballard: William M Ballard, James Harwood, Sullivan
Leigh & Daniel Carlton.
Capt Lindsey: James Moore, David Moore, Henry Hatch &
Allen Edwards.
Capt Eli McDaniel: Jacob Albright, James Jones, Alex’r
Albright & Thomas Pleasants.
Capt Dickey: Augustus Foster, William Robinson, Thomas Moore
& David Barber.
Capt Wm Holt: Capt Wm Holt, Mason Tapley, William Montgomery,
John Boon.
Capt McCullock: Moore McCullock, John James, Boston Isley
& Israel Holt.
Capt Jno Albright: John Albright, John Clapp, Joseph Smith
& Joel Yancey.
[OCPQS 9/361 – May 1817]
Capt Rob’t Graham: William Johnston, Robert Graham,
Nathaniel Norwood, William Moore.
Capt Thos Patterson: William Robinson, Abner Jackson, Thomas
Holden & Richardson Nichols.
Capt McCown: Moses McCown, Thomas Reading Sr, Moses Leathers
& Southerland May.
Capt Isaac Patterson: John Coble, Peter Fogleman, William
Albright & Stephen Wells.
An account of Sales of the Estate of John Faucett dec’d was
returned into Open Court by William Bradford Surviving Executor & ordered
to be recorded.
A Settlement of the Estate of John Faucett dec’d was
returned into open Court by Wm Bradford Ex’r & Ordered to be Recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate of John Faucett dec’d was
returned into open Court by Wm Bradford Exr & Ordered to be recorded.
An account current [of] the Estate of George Ray dec’d with John
Ray & Rankin McKee Exrs was returned into open Court by the Executors &
Ordered to be recorded.
An account current [of] the Estate of Henry Evans dec’d with
Chesley P Patterson Exr was returned into Open Court by the Executor &
Ordered to be recorded. Exr allowed 5 Per Cent.
An additional account of Sales of the Estate of Lewis Kirk
dec’d was returned into Open Court by William Kirk Admr & Ordered to be
recorded.
[OCPQS 9/362 – May 1817]
John Thompson Guardian to Mary H A Millison returns his
account with said ward into open Court & it was ordered to be recorded.
Guardian allowed 5 Pr cent.
An Inventory of the Estate of John Wood dec’d was returned
into open Court by Thomas Wilson & Samuel Thompson Administrators &
ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the Estate of John Woods dec’d was
returned into open Court by the Admrs & Ordered to be recorded.
John Thompson returns an account with Mary H A Millison as
Guardian which was Ordered to be recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate of James Whitted deceased was
returned into Open Court by James Webb & F Nash Executors and ordered to be
recorded.
An account of Sales of the Estate of James Whitted dec’d was
returned into open Court by the Exrs & Ordered to be recorded.
A List of balances due the Estate of James Whitted dec’d was
returned to Court by the Executors & Ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the Estate of Henry Sheppard deceased
was returned into Open Court by William Sheppard & Isaiah Marcum Executors
& Ordered to be recorded.
An Inventory of the Estate of Andrew Murdock dec’d was
returned into Open Court by James Mebane Executor & ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the Estate of Andrew Murdock dec’d
was returned into Open Court by James Mebane Executor & Ordered to be
recorded.
An account of Sale of the Estate of Sarah Harding dec’d was
returned into Open Court by J L Prather & J Hardin Executors & Ordered
to be recorded.
[OCPQS 9/363 – May 1817]
An additional Inventory of the Estate of Andrew Faddis dec’d
was returned into open Court by John Mason Admr & Ordered to be recorded.
John Mason Admr of the Estate of Andrew Faddis dec’d returns
an account with said Estate which is Ordered to be recorded.
The Additional account of Sales of the Estate of Thomas
Steele dec’d was returned into open Court by Elizabeth Steele Administrator
& Ordered to be recorded.
The Additional Inventory & account of Sale of the Estate
of James Andrews dec’d was returned into open Court by William Jurdan Adm’r
& Ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the Estate of Aaron Bowls dec’d was
returned into open Court by Jehu Bird Administrator & Ordered to be
recorded.
[OCPQS 9/364 is blank.]
[OCPQS 9/365 is blank, but has the following laid in:]
September the 5 day 1818 Mr John Taylor Please to grant Mr
James Moore a ticket for my patrowl Services last year given under my hand
/Allen Edwards/
[OCPQS 9/366 is blank.]
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