Nov Term 1816

 

[OCPQS 9/251 – Nov 1816]

State of North Carolina, At a Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions began & held for the County of Orange at the Court house in Hillsboro on 4^th Monday in November A D 1816. Present The Worshipful James Mebane, James S Smith, William Dickey} esqrs.

The Sheriff returns the Venire Facias Ex’d, vizt: [blank]

[OCPQS 9/252 – Nov 1816]

Grand Jury impanneled & Sworn, vizt: John Durham, Isaac Shugars, James Murdock, Daniel Albright, Elisha Brackstone [Braxton], Samuel Woody, William Walker, John McFarland, John Thompson, James Gaunt, John Lee, Amos Nichols, Martin Loy, Robert Tinnin, John Murray.

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

Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannel who have appeared & qualified: Taylor Duke, Caleb Wilson, John McDaniel, Sam’l White, Goodman Nevill, Edmund Herndon, Zaccheus Boroughs, John Trollinger, Israel Holt, Adam Douglass, Joseph Latta, John Boon.

Jurors of the Original Pannel who have failed to appear: John Boon, John Campbell, Fin Hart, Thomas Loyd.

[OCPQS 9/253 – Nov 1816]

John Holden vs John Carrington} Jury charged: Taylor Duke, Caleb Wilson, John McDaniel, Samuel White, Goodman Nevill, Edmund Herndon, Zaccheus Boroughs, John Trolinger, Israel Holt, Adam Douglass, Joseph Latta, John Boon – find all the Issues in favor of the Plff & assess his Damages to $16.98 Cents & Costs. $59 Prin.

Hugh Cain Admr &c vs John D & George Carrington} Same Jury Charged, find no payment of set off & assess the Plffs Damages to $3.70 & Costs. Prin 67.82.

Garrison & Brown Admrs vs Faucett & Shepperd} Same Jury Charged, find no pay’t or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £6.9. Prin £56.19.11.

[OCPQS 9/254 – Nov 1816]

George Faucett vs James Faucett} Same Jury Charged, find no payment of set off & Assess the Plffs Dams to $2.25 & Costs. Prin $70.

Ordered On motion that William Horton Admr of Hyram Cozart Dec’d have until next Term to make a return of the Sales of the Perishable Estate of said Hyam Cozort Dec’d.

On Motion John H Latta is appointed Guardian pendente Lite of Walter, William, Person & Nancy Chizenhall & acknowledges Service of Process.

Jimima Cozort of lawful Age Comes into Court & chooses William Horton her Guardian who enters into Bond with Taylor Duke & Stephen Clements in the Sum of £1250.

[OCPQS 9/255 – Nov 1816]

William Murray is appointed Guardian to Henderson Haney who enters into Bond with Robert Murray & Joseph Armstrong his Sec’y in the Sum of £500.

William Horton is appointed Guardian to David Cozort and enters into Bond with Taylor Duke & Stephen Clements & enters into Bond in the Sum of £1000.

Mary Rainey vs Michael Holt & Rachel his wife, John King & Rebecca his wife, William Rainey Junr, ????l Rose & Mary his wife, Isaac Rainey, Mary A Rainey, Thomas Sellars & Nancy his wife, John, Sarah & Milly Rainey minor infants by Thos Sellars their Guard’n &c} Mary Rainey Produced here in Open Court a Paper writing purporting to be the last Will & Testament of William Rainey late of this County deceased And alleged the said paper writing to be the last Will & Testament of the said William Rainey & moved that the same be Proved & Recorded. Whereupon the Defendants came into Court and denied the said paper writing to be the last Will & Testament of the said William Rainey dec’d And therefore the Court Ordered the following issue to be tried, to wit: Did the said William Rainey devise in & but the said paper writing or not? On Motion, Ordered that Thomas Sellars be & he is appointed Guardian of the Defendants John, Sarah & Milly Rainey Orphan Infants under the age of twenty one years to guard & take care their Interests in this Suit.

[OCPQS 9/256 – Nov 1816]

The Execution of a Deed from William Barbee to Thomas Jenkins was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Aquilla Herndon a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/371.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Jenkins to Josiah Clifton was duly acknowledged in open Court by Thomas Jenkins the Subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/372.]

The Execution of a Deed of Bargain & Sale from James Kirk to John L Kirk was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Whitted a subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/368.]

The Execution of a Deed from Edward Riggains & Polly Riggains to Isaac Barbee was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Edward Riggins & Polly Riggains the Subscribers thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/373.]

The Execution of a Deed from Harrison Trice to Charles Trice was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of John Craig a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/397.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John F Bellamy to Wm M Ballard was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Charles Trice a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/370.]

The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Hezekiah Rhodes to Hinton Hall was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wesley Rhodes a Subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/371.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Latta to Charles Stephens was duly Proved in open Court by the oath of Nathaniel Hucks a subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/398.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Bivings to Israel Holt was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Philemon Holt a subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/375.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Roberts to Shadrach Roberts was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Lewis Roberts a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/391.]

[OCPQS 9/257 – Nov 1816]

Tuesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present: James Mebane, Michael Holt, James Hutcheson} esqrs.

Robert Duke vs Thomas Scarlet} John D Carrington, Archibald Carrington, George Carrington & Absalom Alston Witnesses summoned in behalf of the plaintiff being called by the Sheriff but failing to appear according to the Subpoena served on them are fined according to act of Assembly.

Robert William vs Matthias Williams} Jury charged, to wit: Taylor Duke, Caleb Wilson, John McDaniel, Samuel White, Goodman Nevill, Edmund Herndon, Zaccheus Boroughs, John Trollinger, Israel Holt, Adam Douglass, Joseph Latta, John Boon – find no payment of set off that after [sic] & assess the Plffs Damages to $21.18 $13.15, that the Balance of Principal due is $121.12.

[OCPQS 9/258 – Nov 1816]

Thomas Bird vs Alexander Mason & John Mason} Same Jury charged, find no payment or set off & assess the plaintiffs Damages to $23. Prin 352.70.

Hugh Mulhollan vs John Mason} Same Jury Charged, find that the Defendant did assume that there is no payment or set off & assess the Plffs Damages to £208.13.7.

Wm Kirkland vs Daniel Turrentine} Same Jury charged, find no payment or set off & assess the Plaintiffs Dams to £1.14 & Costs. Prin 42.7.

[OCPQS 9/259 – Nov 1816]

John Garrard comes into Court & is appointed Guardian to Thomas Garrard and enters into Bond with David Parker in the Sum of £1000.

Whereas the last Will & Testament of Thomas Cate [OWB D/490] was Proved at the last session of this Court [OCPQS 9/234] and William Moore & John Sykes were qualified as Executors of the said Will, believing that they had assented therein, Whereas in fact no Persons were named Executors thereof, It is therefore Ordered by & with the consent of the said William & John that the said qualification be & the same is declared void, and that Administration of the Goods & Chattels, rights & credits of the said Thomas Cate deceased according to said Will is granted to William Moore & John Sykes who married two of the daughters of the said Thomas Cate & entered into Bond in the Sum of two thousand pounds with Allen & Ephraim Cate their securities, and qualified according to law, therefore Ordered that letter Testamentary issue with a Copy of the Will annexed.

Whereas John Moore late of Orange County by his last Will and Testament [OWB D/471] authorized & requested this Court to appoint one or more Commissioners to assist his Executors in making certain divisions of his Property as mentioned in the will, It is therefore Ordered that Pleasant Henderson, Ezekiel Trice & Charles Trice be and they are appointed commissioners to aid & assist the Executors of said Will, to divide certain Property mentioned in the Will & allot to Nancy the daughter of the Testator now intermarried with Gilbert Hart her proportion & share of the said Property according to the Said Will, And make report.

[OCPQS 9/260 – Nov 1816]

Wednesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Michael Holt, John Craig, James S Smith} esqrs.

The State vs Benjamin Barbee} No 1 Jury Charged & Sworn, to wit: Taylor Duke, Caleb Wilson, John McDaniel, Samuel White, Goodman Nevill, Edmund Herndon, Zaccheus Boroughs, John Trollinger, Israel Holt, Adam Douglass, Joseph Latta, John Boon – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as Charged in the Bill of Ind’t.

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

[OCPQS 9/261 – Nov 1816]

Conrad Ringstaff? The State? vs Charles Partin & Buckner Brewer} No 2 Jury Sworn: George Johnston, William Holt, Isaac Craig, John Stockard, John Roberts, John Williams, Charles Trice, Henry Lloyd, William Jean, David Cloud, Fredrick Taylor, John Currothers – find the Defendants not Guilty. [Does this relate to Partin being removed as master of Emily Underhill’s apprenticeship - OCPQS 9/246?]

The State vs Lewis Partin & Wm Brewer} Jury No 1 Sworn, find Def’ts not Guilty.

The State vs Nathaniel Bailey} Ind’t. Jury No 1 Sworn, find the Defendant Not Guilty.

The State vs Wyatt Ballard} Jury No 1 Sworn, find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment.

[OCPQS 9/262 – Nov 1816]

The Execution of a Deed from John McDaniel to William Gean was duly acknowledged in Open Court by John McDaniel the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/399.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Douglass to William Mitchell Senr was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Andrew McBroom a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be certified. [Certified in order to be recorded in another county.]

The Execution of a Deed of Gift from John Thompson to Micajah Thomas was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Thompson a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/401.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Cloud to David Cloud was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Comb a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/400.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Keck to George Waggoner was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Michael Holt a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/395.]

The Execution of a Deed from Robert Murdoch to James Murdoch & William Murdock was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Andrew Gay a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/396.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Stancel More to Thomas Jenkins was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William M Ballard a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/388.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Freeland to Judea Griffiths was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Trollinger a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/394.]

The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Thomas Evans [Theophilus Evans] to Josiah Turner & Eliza his wife was duly Proved in open Court by the Oath of William H Adams a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/374.]

The Execution of a Deed from Miles Wallis to John Wallis was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of George Hurdle a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/393.]

[OCPQS 9/263 – Nov 1816]

Thursday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Thomas Whithed, Henry Thompson, Michael Holt} esqrs.

The State vs John Piper} In. Jury Sworn: Taylor Duke, Caleb Wilson, John McDaniel, Samuel White, Goodman Nevill, Edmund Herndon, Zaccheus Boroughs, John Trollinger, Israel Holt, Adam Douglass, Joseph Latta, John Boon – find the Defendant Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment.

The State vs Daniel Pickard} Jury Sworn: Taylor Duke, Caleb Wilson, Samuel White, Goodman Nevill, Edmund Herndon, Conrod Long, Zaccheus Boroughs, John Trollinger, Israel Holt, Adam Douglass, Joseph Latta, John Boon – find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment.

 

[OCPQS 9/264 – Nov 1816]

The State vs Moses McCown} Jury Sworn: Taylor Duke, Caleb Wilson, Samuel White, John McDaniel, Goodman Nevill, Edmund Herndon, Zaccheus Boroughs, John Trollinger, Israel Holt, Adam Douglass, Joseph Latta, John Boon – find the Defendant Guilty in Manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment.

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John L Kirk to Solomon Nevill was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of William Gean a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/317.]

[OCPQS 9/265 – Nov 1816]

Ordered that James Hamilton pay to Nancy Murray the Sum of twenty Seven pounds as follows: two pounds down, five pounds annually from the Birth for the Support & maintenance of a child of which he stands legally charged as the father. [See Bastardy Bonds, images 1694, 1696, 1698, 1838, 1891, 2022, 2024. See also OCPQS 9/344.]

Ordered that John Duke pay to Kesiah Wood the Sum of twenty Seven pounds, vizt: two pounds immediately & five pounds annually for the Support & maintenance of a child of which he stands charged as the reputed father. [See Bastardy Bonds, images 1893, 1895.]

Administration with the Will annexed of the Estate of Aaron Bowles dec’d is granted to Jehu Bird who enters into Bond with William Criswell and James Lapslie in the Sum of £600. [See OWB D/494.]

Ordered that David Andrews pay to Polley Williams twenty Seven pounds, vizt: two pounds down, five pounds on 10^th Jul next & five pounds annually thereafter until the whole is paid for the Support of a child of which she has been delivered & of which he stands charged as the reputed father. [See Bastardy Bonds, image 1840, 1896.]

[OCPQS 9/266 – Nov 1816]

Administration on the Estate of Fredrick Gates Dec’d is granted to Thomas B Patterson who enters into Bond with William P Mangum & William B Jameson who enters Sec’s of £400.

Ordered that the Admr of Fredrick Gates dec’d have leave to sell the Personal estate of said Dec’d.

Administration pendente lite on the Estate of William Rainey dec’d is granted to Michael Holt & John King who enters into Bond with Thomas Sellars and William Holt in the Sum of £8000.

Ordered that the Administrator of William Rainey dec’d have leave to Sell the Perishable Estate of said dec’d including the Stock, Crop & Waggon.

Ordered that the Order made appointing William Murray Guardian to Henderson Bowls be rescinded. Jehu Bird is thereupon appointed Guardian to Henderson Bowls Haney & enters into Bond accordingly.

[OCPQS 9/267 – Nov 1816]

The Commissioners appointed by the last Court for the Purpose of letting the Building of a Bridge across Eno River at or near Bennehans & Camerons Mills Report that they have contracted with Thomas Atkins, John Arnold & William Leathers for the Building of the said Bridge and that said Bridge had been completed according to said Contract by said Thomas Atkins, John Arnold & William Leathers at the price of Six hundred dollars. Whereupon it is Ordered that the County Trustee pay to the said Thomas Atkins, John Arnold & William Leathers the said Sum of Sic hundred dollars the price of Building said Bridge.

[OCPQS 9/268 – Nov 1816]

The Execution of a Deed from John Clark to Peter Stoner was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Stephen Ward a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/389.]

The Execution of a Deed from Armour King to David Perkins was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Armour King the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/390.]

The Execution of a Deed from Edward Robson to William C Hooper was duly acknowledged in Open Court by Edward Robson the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/374.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Elizabeth Estes to William H Adams was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Josiah Turner Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/369.]

The Execution of a Deed from Barnard Lasley to James Moore was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Sykes a Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/392.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from James H Harrison to Solomon Neville was duly proved in open Court by the oath of B Kittrell a subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/370.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John F Bellamy to Charles Trice was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm M Ballard a Subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 15/369.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Thomas B Patterson to Polly Carrington was duly prov acknowledged in Open Court by Thomas B Patterson the Subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [Not found.]

[OCPQS 9/269 – Nov 1816]

Friday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Thomas Clancy, Thomas Whithed, Sampson Moore} esqrs.

Moses Leathers is appointed Constable in & for the district of St Mary And enters into Bond with James Leathers & John Hunt.

Administration on the Estate of Sarah Whithed late Sarah Kirk now decd is granted to Thomas Whitted who enters into bond with William Leathers & James Leathers Isaac Holden Sec’s in the Sum of £500.

Jehu Bird & others, Petition for a road. It is Ordered that the report of the Jury be confirmed and that the County Trustee pay to Perry Sutton fifteen pounds damages sustained by the road running through his land.

Ordered that William Warren pay to Eliza Parish twenty Seven Pounds vizt forty Shillings down & five pounds annually from the Birth of her Child for the Support of a child of which Eliza Parish single Woman hath lately been delivered. [See Bastardy Bonds, images 1844, 1903.]

[OCPQS 9/270 – Nov 1816]

Administration on the Estate of Elizabeth Trueloves Estate gra[n]ted to William Barbie and he gives for security Robert Anderson in a bond of £100.

Ordered that William Barbee be appointed Guardian to Lucy Truelove and infant of 3 weeks old.

Stephen Clark is appointed a Constable in & for the Town of Hillsborough & enters into Bond accordingly.

Ordered that the Sheriff Summon a Jury to enquire into the State of the Mind of Elizabeth daughter of John Woods Dec’d & report ton next Court.

Ordered that the Sheriff summon a Jury to enquire into the state of mind of Mary Rainey & make report to next Court.

[OCPQS 9/271 – Nov 1816]

Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following Persons to attend as Jurors at the next Ter, of this Court, vizt: Mann Patterson, William P Mangum, Henry Neale, William Clarke F R, William Murray, Andrew McBroom, Henry Loyd, Joshua Leigh, Sam’l Thompson of Ben, John Boothe, William Clarke Eno, Rankin McKee, David McCrory, John Stockard, John Ray Capt, Riley Vickers, John Sharpe, James Moore H F, William Pickett, John Anderson, John Barbee, Joseph Tate Jr, John Hicks, Thomas McCracken, Samuel Thompson (Bridge), David Cook, Thomas Clarke, John L Prather, Daniel Whitsell.

Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following Persons to attend as Jurors at the next Term of the Superior Court to be held for this County: Willie Shaw, Henry Sheppard Eno, Joseph Baker Jr, Reuben Farthing, James Anderson, Joseph Rountree, William Moore esq, Edward Rippey, John Blackwood esqr, Joseph Latta of Jno, Isaac Holden, Andrew Watson, John Crutchfield, George Faucett little, James Cain, Absalom Alston, David Strayhorn, John J Carrington, Barney Clapp, Sterling Harris, John Umstead, Exum Elliott, James Thompson H F, Robert Harris, James Nicholson, Isaac McAdams, John Wrightsell, Thomas Robinson, Joseph Rippey, Henry Thompson.

[OCPQS 9/272 – Nov 1816]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Jacob Umstead dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Thornton McFarling the Subscribing Witness thereto, and William P Mangum being called says on Oath that the Will & every part thereof is in the hand writing of Jacob Umsted dec’d the Testator. Whereupon it is ordered that said Will be recorded. The Executor therein named qualified accordingly. [See OWB D/495.]

The last Will & Testament of Aaron Bowls dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Creswell & Robert Fulton both Subscribing Witnesses thereto & Ordered to be recorded. [See OWB D/494.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Hezekiah Rhodes dec’d was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of L Alston a subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be recorded. [See OWB D/494.]

An Inventory of the Estate of John Moore dec’d was returned into Open Court by Nancy Moore, Mann Patterson & Sampson Moore Executors & Ordered to be recorded.

An Additional acct of Sales of the Estate ow William Clark dec’d was returned into open Court by Thos Clark admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An account of Sales of the Estate of John Moore dec’d was returned into open Court by the Executors & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Property of Elizabeth Truelove dec’d was returned into Open Court by Wm Barbee Adm’r & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory & acco of Sales of the Estate of Anne E Culbertson dec’d was returned into open Court by John Quackenbush & Isaac Shugars Executors & ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the residue of the Estate of Lewis Kirk dec’d was returned into open Court by Wm Kirk Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the residue of the Estate of Lewis Kirk dec’d was returned into Open Court by Wm Kirk admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An account of the hire of the Negroes of the Estate of Joseph McCulley dec’d was returned into Open Court by Geo McCulley Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

[OCPQS 9/273 – Nov 1816]

An Inventory of the Estate of Jane Hamilton dec’d was returned into open Court by Archibald Hamilton Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Polly Smith dec’d was returned into Open Court by Robert Smith Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An account of Sales of the Estate of Polly Smith dec’d was returned to open Court by Robert Smith Admr And Ordered to be recorded.

An account of sales of the Estate of James Alexander and was returned into Open Court by Thomas Alexander Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

An Inventory of the Estate of Elizabeth Allison dec’d was returned into open Court by David Allison Admr & Ordered to be recorded.

[OCPQS 9/274 – Nov 1816]

North Carolina, Orange County} Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions. Be it known that at a Term of said Court begun & held before the Justices thereof at the Court House on the fourth Monday of November A D 1816, William Cain the younger exhibited to the said Court a Deed of conveyance from Zebulon Veasy & his wife Nancy Veasy both residing in Hancock County in Georgia to him the said William Cain, and the execution thereof by the said Zebulon & Nancy was proved by the oath of Isaac Cain one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto. Also the said William Cain then & there exhibited to the said Court affixed to the said Deed, a commission issued from the Inferior Court of said County of Hancock under the hand of James H Jones & his seal of Office as Clerk of said Court, which duly authorized Richard B Fletcher, John A Lightfoot & Joseph Howell esquires or any two of them as commissioners, to take the acknowledgement of said Nancy, of the Execution of the said conveyance privily & apart from her said husband to examine her whether she executed the same freely & of her own accord without fear or compulsion of the said Zebulon Veasey her husband. And also the said William Cain then & there exhibited to the said Court affixed to the said Deed & commission the attestation made by said Richard B Fletcher & John A Lightfoot esquires (two of the said commissioners) under their Seals if the acknowledgement of the said conveyance by the said Nancy & that she executed the same freely & of her own accord without fear or compulsion of the said Zebulon her husband, she having been by them first viz 9^th October A D 1816 personally examined touching the Execution of the said Deed of conveyance privily & apart from the said Zebulon her husband. And the said William Cain also then & there exhibited to the said Court annexed to said Deed, commission & attestation The Certificate of his Excellency David B Mitchell Governor &C of the said State of Georgia, duly authenticated under his hand & that of the other proper officers & under the great Seal of Georgia aforesaid, That James H Jones who signed the said Commission is Clerk of said Inferior Court for the said County of Hancock & that said Court is one of the Court of Records of the said State of Georgia. All of which being exhibited to the said Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions, upon the motion of the said William Cain, It is Ordered by the Court that the said Deed with the said commission, attestation & certificates annexed to or endorsed on said Deed & also this certificate be Registered. [See ODB 15/402.]

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