Nov Term 1815
[OCPQS 9/103 – Nov 1815]
State of North Carolina, At a Court of Pleas & quarter
Sessions begun & held for the County of Orange at the Court house in
Hillsborough on the fourth Monday in November 1815. Present: Henry Thomson,
Joseph Moore, Robert Murray} Esqrs.
[OCPQS 9/104 is blank.]
[OCPQS 9/105 – Nov 1815]
Tuesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: John Cabe, Samuel Child, Robert Murray} esqrs.
The Execution of the last Will & Testament of George
Laws dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Latta &
William Dollars the Subscribing Witnesses. Leonard Laws & Ezekiel Laws two
of the Executors therein named qualified accordingly. [See OWB D/454.]
Ordered that the Executors of George Laws Dec’d have leave
to Sell the perishable property of said Dec’d.
John Scott esqr is appointed Solicitor for the County pro
tempore.
Noah Mitchel vs Robert Murray esqr} Ordered that the
Deposition of Polley Mitchel be taken at three days notice to be read (de bene
esse) in behalf of the Plaintiff.
[OCPQS 9/106 – Nov 1815]
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following Persons as
Jurors at the next County Court: Anthony Ward, Peter Cortner, Edward Couch, John
Eccles, Thomas McCulley, James Hart (T???), James Tate (Wag), John Walker, Noah
Rhodes, John Thompson (Wid), William Whitted Town, Phillip Huffman, Ross
Hutcheson, Thomas Latta of Jno, John Morgan, John Rhodes Jr, Wm Anderson, Jacob
Albright, George Stafford, Joseph Baker, Joseph Shaw Senr, Nathaniel King, Ashford
Walker, Alexander Pickard, Allen Sykes Senr, William Jean, James Herndon, John
Clapp ??, Joseph L????? Joseph Thompson, Henry Coble.
The Execution of a Deed from Absalom Alston to William Cook
was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Abraham Alston the Subscriber thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/194.]
The Execution of a Deed from Archer Harris to William Harris
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Nat Harris a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/192.]
[OCPQS 9/107 – Nov 1815]
Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following Persons to
attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court: Chesley P Patterson esqr. Robert
Murray esqr, William Shepperd, William Morrow (carp), Zachariah Herndon esqr,
Jeremiah Holt, John Graham, William Bradford, Alexander Russell, Robert Thompson,
Gilbert Strayhorn, Miles Wallace, Mason Tapley, Sampson Moore esqr, James Latta
esqr, John Reeves Jr, Boston Graves, William King, William Rhodes, Thomas
Brewer esqr, Jarratt Yeargan, Joshua Thompson, William Hall, Joseph White,
William Clark F R, David Albright, Henry Brannock esqr, John Coble, John
Wilbourne, Francis Barbee.
The Execution of a Deed from Archer Harris to Nathaniel
Harris was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of William Harris a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/193.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from William Brewer
to Isham Brewer was duly acknowledged in Open Court by William Brewer the
Subscriber thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/184.]
[OCPQS 9/108 – Nov 1815]
Hester Doherty Widow of James Doherty dec’d appears in open Court
and Relinquishes her right to administration on the Estate of her dec’d
Husband. Administration is therefore granted to Samuel Cole who enters into
Bond with John Cole Senr and John Cole Jr in the Sum of £500.
The State vs John J Carrington Sec’y for good behavior of
Edward Harris} On Motion, discharged.
The Execution of a Deed from William Brewer to Isham Brewer
was duly acknowledged in Open Court by William Brewer the Subscriber thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/185.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Archer Harris to
Nathaniel Harris was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of William Harris a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/193.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Archibald Harris &
Melus Broom to Nathaniel Harris was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of
William Harris a Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 15/176.]
[OCPQS 9/109 – Nov 1815]
Wednesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: John Taylor, David Allison, William Holt} esqrs.
Ordered that the County Trustee advance money Sufficient to
purchase a Book suitable for the register to enter Deeds &c therein.
The State vs Charles Jones} It is Ordered that the Defendant
be committed to Jail until he find Sufficient Security for his appearance at
the next Superior Court himself in the Sum of £500 & his Securities in the
Sum of £250 each to answer for an assault on Jane Creek – all to be bound
jointly & Severally.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John Faddis to Samuel
Turrentine was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Tho Clancy a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/176.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Samuel Holaday to
Absalom Alston was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Gray Barbee a
Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/177.]
[OCPQS 9/110 – Nov 1815]
Ordered that Willie McBroom [OR DOES THIS SAY WALTER?] son
of Sally Riggs bow of the age of five years 14th April next be bound
to his mother Sally Riggs until it arrive to lawful age. [See Apprentice Bonds,
image 546.]
Ordered that the Sheriff bring to the Court the five younger
Children of Delilah Ward for the purpose of having them bound out. [See
Apprentice Bonds, image 548.]
Ordered that James Roach Son of Nancy Roach now of the age
of Eight Years 15th May next be bound to William Bradshaw until he
arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [See
Apprentice Bonds, image 687.]
On petition, It is Ordered that Francis Jones have leave to
build a Mill on Newhope Creek at the place Known by the name of Parks old Fish
Trap.
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Norman to Ruth Wason [or
Mason?] was duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of Jacob Albright a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/191.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Ezekiel Brewer to Hugh
McAdams was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Ezekiel Brewer the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/145.]
[OCPQS 9/111 – Nov 1815]
Ordered that Daniel Cloud pay to Elizabeth Patsy
Cheek the Sum of Twenty seven pounds as follows, to wit: Seven pounds
immediately & five pounds annually until the whole is paid for the Support
of a Child of which Patsy Cheek single Woman hath lately been delivered. [See
Bastardy Bonds, image 1790.]
Alexander Mason vs Isaiah Cates} Inst Ex. Ordered that a
Scire facias issue according to Act of Assembly.
James Webb v. John McDaniel} Jury charged: John Mason,
Andrew Watson, Moses Gwinn, James Chambers, William Palmer, Thomas Latte,
Daniel Cloud, Thomas Faucett, Alexander Mason, John Patton, James Craig,
Charles McCauly. Being impannelled by Consent find that Defendant doth detain
the Negroe Boy Lewis mentioned in the Plaintiffs Declaration, that he is of the
Value of five hundred Dollars & assess the plaintiffs Damages to ten
Dollars & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/112 – Nov 1815]
Ordered that Nathaniel Norwood pay to Elizabeth Witsman
Twenty Seven pounds vizt Two pounds immediately, five pounds on the 1st
April next & five pounds annually thereafter until the whole is paid for
the Support of her Child of which he stands Charged as the father. [See
Bastardy Bonds, images 1789, 1809, 325 second series, 355 second series, 357
second series.]
The Execution of a Deed from Duncan Cameron to David Ray was
duly proved in Open Court by the oath of William Kirkland a Subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/189.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Hart to James Hart was
duly Proved in Open Court by the Oath of James Latta a Subscribing Witness
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/188.]
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from Elizabeth Jackson to
Levi Whitted for the benefit of Sally Jackson & others was duly proved in
open Court by the Oath of Martin Murphey a subscribing Witness thereto and
Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/177.]
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Cate & Others to Thomas
Hastings was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Andrew Watson a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/190.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Ephraim Cook to
Elizabeth Tarpley was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Wm Holt a
Subscribing Witness thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 15/175.]
[OCPQS 9/113 – Nov 1815]
Thursday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: John Taylor, Thomas Whithed, Thomas Compton} esqrs.
Ordered that the Sheriff summon a Jury to make inquiry into
the state of mind of John Wells, and make report to the next Court.
James Mebane is appointed Guardian to James, Nancy, Joseph,
Calia, Seyborne, Lemuel & Cynthia Lynch Orphan Children of Moses Lynch
dec’d who enters into bond with Joseph Allison & John Taylor Jr his
Securities in the Sum of £500.
Ordered that William Gates Son of Stephen Gates now of the
age of three years 20th June last be bound to William Kell until he
arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [Bond not
found.]
[OCPQS 9/114 – Nov 1815]
William Walker & George McCulloch are appointed
Administrators pendent Lite of Joseph McCullock Dec’d who enter into Bond with Thomas
Loyd, Thomas ??? ???????? Andrew McCullock, David Gilston & Samuel
Edmiston Sec’s in the Sum of £2000.
Ordered that John Taylor Senr & Pleasant Henderson be
appointed Commissioners to contract with a proper person for the repairs
necessary to be made to the Bridge across Ben’s Creek near Mrs Sears.
Ordered that Polly Wyatt daughter of Elizabeth Benson Now of
the age of five years 28th March next be bound to Reuben Benson
until She arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster.
[Bond not found.]
Administration on the Estate of Barbary Powell dec’d granted
to John Powell her husband who enters into Bond with Jacob Boon & John
Clapp in the Sum of £500.
[OCPQS 9/115 – Nov 1815]
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The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Pickit to Henry Evans
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of William Trice a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/187.]
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Turner Esqr Sheriff of
Orange County to William Faucett of Henry was duly acknowledged in Open Court
by Josiah Turner the Subscriber thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/194.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Malone to James Williamson
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Andrew McBroom a subscribing
Witness thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/186.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from William Brewer to
Cynthia Hatch, Sally Weaver & Winny Bridges was duly acknowledged in Open Court
by William Brewer the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 15/172.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from William Brewer to
Cynthia Hatch, Sally Weaver & Winny Bridges was duly acknowledged in Open Court
by the Oa William Brewer the Subscriber thereto & ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 15/173.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from William Brewer to Winny
Bridges was duly acknowledged in Open Court by William Brewer the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/172.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from William Brewer to
Cynthia Hatch was duly acknowledged in Open Court by William Brewer the
Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/174.]
[OCPQS 9/116 – Nov 1815]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from William Brewer to Sally
Weaver was duly acknowledged in Open Court by William Brewer the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/174.]
The Execution of a Deed from Lewis Ballard to William Morris
Ballard was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John O’Kelly a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/183.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sampson Moore to Wyatt Ballard
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John O’Kelly a Subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/181.]
The Execution of a Deed from Abner Massey to Wyatt Ballard
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John O’Kelly a Subscribing Witness
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/180.]
The Execution of a Deed from Wyatt Ballard to William M
Ballard to duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of John O’Kelly a Subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/182.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Gant & Jeremiah Gant
to Catharine Long was duly proved in Open Court by the Oaths of Casper Long
& John Long both Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be
registered. [See ODB 15/179.]
The Execution of a Deed from David Ray to William Kirkland
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Henry Neal a Subscribing Witness
thereto and Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/178.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Rebecca Wilkinson to
Thos N S Hargis was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Dudley Sneed a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/38.]
[OCPQS 9/117 – Nov 1815]
Friday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
John Thompson, Thomas Whithed, Willie Chaw} esqrs.
Ordered that John Reeves Coroner be allowed five pounds for
holding an Inquest on the body of Thomas Lynch dec’d. [See Inquest image 269.]
[OCPQS 9/118 is blank.]
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