Nov Term 1817
[OCPQS 9/407 – Nov 1817]
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 4th Monday in November 1817. Present the Worshipful
Thomas Whithed, Robert Murray, Robert Tinnen} esqrs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire Facias Ex’d, vizt: James Nicholson,
David Murdock , Edward Rippey, James Tate, Charles Trice, William Morrow,
William Maris, William Trice, Cason Capps, Josiah Thompson, John Grahams, Noah
Rhodes, John McRory, James Lapslie, Moses Campbell ?? ???, Alexander Russell,
Samuel Craig, Francis Barbee, William Murray, Enoch McPherson, Ross Hutchison,
William Rogers, William Pickett, Adam Douglass, Samuel Woody, William Sheppard,
Aaron Walker, William Armstrong, John Williams, Joel Cloud.
[OCPQS 9/408 – Nov 1817]
Grand Jury impannelled & Sworn, vizt: William Picket,
James Nicholson, William Armstrong, Samuel Craig, Moses Campbell, Aaron Walker,
Joel Cloud, John McRory, William Rogers, John Williams, Samuel Woody, William
Morrow, Josiah Thompson, James Tate, Ross Hutcheson.
Richard Smith Sworn to attend the Grand Jury as Constable.
Remaining Jurors of the Original Pennell who have appeared
& qualified, vizt: Alexander Russell, Francis Barbee, John Grahams, William
Murray, Edward Rippey, Charles Trice, Noah Rhodes, Cason Capps, James Lapslie.
[OCPQS 9/409 – Nov 1817]
William Trice one of the Original pannel is excused from his
attendance as a Juror at this Term.
Remaining Jurors of the Original pannell who have failed to
appear, vizt: William Maris, David Murdock, Adam Douglass, Enoch McPherson, William
Sheppard.
Willis Sellars vs William Wallis} Jury charged: Alexander
Russell, Travis Barbee, John Grahams, William Murray, Edward Rippey, Charles
Trice, Noah Rhodes, Cason Capps, James Lapslie, William Sheppard, John
Lankston, Goodman Nevill – find all the Issues in favor of plaintiff &
assess his Damages to $38.33 & Costs.
William Watson a witness in behalf of the Defendant being
Solemnly called by the Sheriff, but failing to appear according to the Subpoena
served on him is fined according to act of Assembly. Issue Sci fa.
[OCPQS 9/410 – Nov 1817]
Isaac Bracken Jr vs Abner Powell} No 2 Jury Charged: Richard
Blackwood, Robert Morrow, William McDaniel, Israel Holt, John Sykes, James
Millican, Willis Sellars, Sullivan Leigh, Eli McDaniel, Barney Clapp, James W
Russell, Andrew Roney – find all the Issues in favor of the plff & assess
his Damages to $54.25.
John Moore vs John Carrington} Jury No 1 Charged.
Plaintiff called & non Suit, app
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Rainey to John Summers
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Andrew Gibson a subscribing
witness thereto and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/173.]
[OCPQS 9/411 – Nov 1817]
Thomas Davis vs John Beaver} Jury No 1 Charged, find that
after deducting the payment endorsed on one of the bonds there remained due on
25th October 1816 $55.34 which is Principal Money, that the
principal money in the other Bond declared on is $60 and assess the plffs Damages
by way of Int to $13.44.
Augustine Dishon vs Benj A Rainey} Jury No 1 charged, find
all the Issues in favor of plaintiff & assess his Damages to $9:3 cents
[sic].
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Adam Whitsell to Mary
Troxler was duly proven in open Court by the oath of William Montgomery a
subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/117.]
The Execution of a Bill of sale from George Strayhorn to John
Strayhorn Senr was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Samuel Strayhorn a
subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/140.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Dolly to Robert Tate was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of John McCauley a subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/174.]
[OCPQS 9/412 – Nov 1817]
Administration of the Estate of John Carrington Dec’d is
granted to John J Carrington who enters into Bond with Thomas Hunt, Nathaniel
Carrington & Sterling Harris Sec’s in the Sum of £6000.
Ordered that the administrator of John Carrington dec’d have
leave to sell the perishable Estate as well as all the Negroes belonging to
said Estate.
The Execution of a Deed from William Strayhorn & others
to Samuel Strayhorn was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Joseph White a
subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/141.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Murdock Powell to
Peter Spoon was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Michael Holt a
subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/149.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Couch to John Strayhorn
Senr was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Samuel Strayhorn a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/139.]
The Execution of a Deed of Gift from Elizabeth Pickett to
Betsey Rigsbey was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Uriah Branton &
John Hust subscribing Witnesses thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 16/142.]
[OCPQS 9/413 – Nov 1817]
Tuesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Thomas Whithed, Dennis Hargiss, Thomas Fitch} esqrs.
Den on Demise of James Scott? Vs Elizabeth Harder} Jury
charged: Alexander Russell, Francis Barbee, John Grahams, William Murray,
Edward Rippey, Charles Trice, Noah Rhodes, Cason Capps, James Lapslie, William
Sheppard, Israel Holt, John Sharp. Plaintiff called & non Suit, appeal
prayed & Granted, Hugh Mulhollan & Andrew Robinson Sec’s.
The Execution of a Deed from Levi Jackson to Josiah Turner
was duly acknowledged in open Court by Levi Jackson the Subscriber thereto
& Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/164.]
[OCPQS 9/414 – Nov 1817]
Wm Murray vs Andrew Robinson} No 1 Jury Charged: Alexander
Russell, Francis Barbee, John Grahams, William Sheppard, Edward Rippy, Charles
Trice, Noah Rhodes, Cason Capps, James Lapslie, Hugh Mulhollan, John Sharp,
Israel Holt – find for Defendant.
Den on Demise of Sterling Harris vs Arch’d Carrington &
others} William P Mangum, George Carrington & John Hopkins Witnesses in
behalf of the Defendants being solemnly called by the Sheriff but failing to
appear according to the Subpoena served on them are fined according to Law.
[OCPQS 9/415 – Nov 1817]
Lucy Blalock vs John Browning} No 2 Jury charged: Isaac
Holden, Richard Blackwood, Eli McDaniel, Hall Garrison, Henry Hurdle, John T
West, William Leathers, Charles McCauley, Isaiah Marcum, Goodman Nevill,
William Hopson, David Williams – find all the Issues in favor of the Plff and
assess the Plaintiffs Damages to $6.25 cts.
John Russell vs William Brooks} Jury charged: Francis
Barbee, John Grahams, William Shepperd, Edward Rippy, Charles Trice, William
Murray, Noah Rhodes, Cason Capps, James Lapslie, Hugh Mulhollan, John Sharp,
Israel Holt – find the Defendant Guilty, that there is no Justification &
assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £116.10/ & Costs.
[OCPQS 9/416 – Nov 1817]
John J??ler Senr vs Charles Jordan} Jury charged: Isaac
Holden, Richard Blackwood, Eli McDaniel, Hall Garrison, John T West, Thomas
Vincent, William Leathers, Charles McCauley, Isaiah Marcum, Goodman Nevill,
William Hopson, David Williams – fin all the Issues in favor of the Plff &
assess his Damages to $£60.8.9 & Costs.
Den on Demise of Robert Faucett vs William Jackson} Same
Jury charged
The Execution of a Deed from William Parish to Richard
Crabtree was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Stephen Clemments a
subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/171.]
The Execution of a Deed from Isaac Jackson to Levi Jackson
was duly proved acknowledged in open Court by Isaac Jackson the
subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/167.]
[OCPQS 9/417 – Nov 1817]
Wednesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Thomas Whithed, Robert Harris, Sterling Harris} esqrs.
Den on Demise of Robert Faucett vs William Jackson} No 1
Jury charged: Alexander Russell, Francis Barbee, John Grahams, William
Shepperd, Edward Rippey, Charles Trice, Noah Rhodes, Cason Capps, James
Lapslie, William Murray, Barney Clapp, John Sharp – find for Defendant.
The Execution of a Deed from William H Goodloe to Richard
Blackwood was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Jonathan ???pp a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/169.]
[OCPQS 9/418 – Nov 1817]
?????? ????? Willis Sellars vs George Carrington
Robert Mebane} Jury charged: William Horton, Rich’d Blackwood, Charles
McCauley, David Yarbrough, Isaac Durham, Hugh Mulhollan, Henry Neal, Samuel
Edmiston, James Jackson, James Faucett, Henry Holt, Richard Faucett – find all
the Issues in favor of Plff & assess his Damages $7.36 which is Int. Prin
$64.
Daniel Mebane’s Exrs vs John Campbell} Same Jury charged,
find no pay’t or set off, that Principal Money mentioned in said Bond is $113
And assess Plaintiffs Damages to $6.78 which is Int.
[OCPQS 9/419 – Nov 1817]
Gilbert Hart vs Whitted & Thompson} In???tion. Jury
charged: William Horton, Richard Blackwood, Charles McCauley, David Yarbrough,
Isaac Jackson, Hugh Mulhollan, Samuel Edmiston, James Jackson, James Faucett,
Henry Holt, Richard Faucett, Francis Child. Find that Gilbert Hart is not
entitled to any part of the money mentioned in Henry Neal’s Guarnishment.
Peter Moore Admr &c vs Joseph B Shaw} Jury No 1 Charged,
find no payment or set off, that the Principal Money mentioned in the Bond
declared on is $76 & assess the Plffs Damages to $1.15 which is Int.
The Execution of a Deed from David Cook to Archibald Cook
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Stephen Gappins a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/170.]
[OCPQS 9/420 – Nov 1817]
Barney Clapp vs John Mason} Jury charged: Alexander Russell,
Francis Barbee, John Grahams, William Shepperd, Edward Rippey, Charles Trice,
Noah Rhodes, Cason Capps, James Lapslie, William Murray, John Sharp, James B
Dickey – find all the issues in favor of the Plff & assess his Damages to £43.8.3d.
£43.8.3.
James Winfree vs William & Martha Pannill} Jury charged:
Isaac Jackson, Francis Child, Hugh Mulhollan, Samuel Edmiston, Richard Faucett,
James Faucett, Charles McCauley, Richard Blackwood, David Yarbrough, James
Jackson, William Jean, John Wilkerson. [no verdict or judgment stated]
[OCPQS 9/421 – Nov 1817]
William Lockhart vs John Street} Same Jury as in the
preceding case. Jury charg[ed], find that there is no payment & set off,
find princ’l of Bond Declared on $90.45 & assess plffs damages by way of
Interest to $24.71 ½ Cts & Costs.
Henry Hurdle vs Francis Child} Same Jury as preceding case.
Jury charged. Find there is no pay’t & set off, find the princ’l of the
bond declared on to be $85 & assess the Plffs damages by way of Int to
$3.40.
William Bradshaws Exrs vs John Street} Same Jury as in
preceding case. Jury charged. Find there is no pay’t & set off, the princ’l
of the bond declared on to be $75 and assess the Plffs damages by way of Int to
$11.25 cts.
Jonathan Laws is appointed Guardian to Sally Laws, Margaret
Laws, Alsey Laws, James Laws & Francis Laws who enters into Bond with
Leonard Laws & Elisha Umsted sec’ys in the sum of £200 each.
[OCPQS 9/422 – Nov 1817]
William Oldham vs Wilson Ball} Same Jury charged, find
assess the Plaintiffs Damages to 1d & Costs.
John Taylor of Fred vs John Taylor Jr} Jury charged. Juror
withdrawn. John New a witness in behalf of the plaintiff being called but
failing to appear according to the Subpoena served on him is fined according to
Law.
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Murdock to Peter Spoon
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Michael Holt a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/119.]
[OCPQS 9/423 – Nov 1817]
It appearing to the Court that for the purpose of
distributing the Negro Slaves belonging to the Estate of William Rainey dec’d a
Sale of the said Slaves should be made by the administrators of said Estate, It
is Ordered that Michael Holt and John King the administrators of the Estate
expose to Sale the said Negro Slaves.
The Execution of a Deed from George McCulley to James Hurdle
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of William Dickey a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/168.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph McCulley to James
Nicholson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of P Green a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/177.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Thompson to Martin
Palmer was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Thomas Clancy a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/143.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Child to William
Huntington was duly Proved in Open Court by the oath of Thos Clancy a
subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/145.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Troxler to James
Nicholson was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of Andrew Albright a
subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/177.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Adam Whitsal to Dolly
Waggoner was duly Proved in Open Court by the oath of W Montgomery a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/143.]
[OCPQS 9/424 – Nov 1817]
The Execution of a Deed from John Close to Bennett Partin
was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Sam’l Hogg a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/147.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Bailiff to Abner Bailiff
was duly Proved in open Court by the Oath of Andrew Watson a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/146.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Nicholson to Andrew
Albright was duly acknowledged in open Court by James Nicholson the subscriber
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/178.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Nicholson to Andrew
Albright was duly acknowledged in open Court by James Nicholson the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/179.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joshua Piggott to Joseph
Albright was duly proved in Open Court by the oath of James Nicholson a
Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/181.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sander Burnett to Daniel Foust
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Rd Thompson a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/180.]
The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Albright to Daniel
Thomas was duly Proved in open Court by the oath of James Nicholson a
subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 16/115.]
The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Albright to Henry Thomas
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Alexander Holt a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/172.]
[OCPQS 9/425 – Nov 1817]
Thursday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Thomas Whithed, Herbert Simms, Michael Holt} esqrs.
The State vs William Partin} George Trice & John Powell
Witnesses in behalf of the State being solemnly called by the Sheriff but
failing to appear according to the Subpoena served on them are fined according
to act of Assembly.
The State vs Wm Turner & Samuel Crawford} No 1 Jury
Sworn: Francis Barbee, John Grahams, William Shepperd, Edward Rippey, Charles
Trice, Noah Rhodes, Cason Capps, James Lapslie, William Murray, William Lynn,
William Wells, William Hornaday – find the Defendants not Guilty.
[OCPQS 9/426 – Nov 1817]
Ordered that Samuel Greer pay to Henrietta Compton Twenty
seven pounds as follows Two pounds immediately, five pounds on 21st
March next & five pounds annually thereafter until the whole be paid for
the Support & maintenance of a child of which she hath lately been
delivered & of which he stands charged as the reputed father. [See Bastardy
Bonds, images 1948, 1962, also second series 458, 459, 461, 462.]
Ordered that the County Trustee pay to Charles Partin the
Sum of One hundred & Sixty nine dollars & one half for the Building of
a Bridge across Ben’s Creek & across New hope – present Abram Craig,
William Barbee & Dennis Hargiss esqrs.
Ordered that William Nicholson Son of Susannah Nicholson now
of the age of about ten Years be bound to William Horneday until he arrives to
lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [Bond not found.]
[OCPQS 9/427 – Nov 1817]
Ordered that a Licence issue to William C Burton to retail
Spirituous Liquors at his dwelling house.
Present: Chesley P Patterson, Thomas Whithed, William
Barbee, Fredrick Mize, Herbert Sims, Michael Holt, Abram Craig} esqrs.
King Barbee is appointed a Constable in St Marks district
and enters into Bond with William Barbee & Phillip Alston Josiah
Marcom his Sec’s.
The Execution of a release from James Tate & others to
Robert Tinnin & others was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John
Mulhollan a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See
ODB 16/156.]
The Execution of a Deed from Caleb Lindsey to the children
of Ruth Lee was duly proved in open Court by the oath of B Stroud a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/152.]
The Execution of a Deed from Mark Durham to Thomas Robinson
was duly Proved in Open Court by the oath of James Moore a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/155.]
[OCPQS 9/428 – Nov 1817]
The State vs Elizabeth McDaniel} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: Thomas
Faucett, Samuel Couch, Robert Morrow, John Grahams, John Sykes, Samuel
Edmiston, John Workman, Alexander Russell, George Foust, Lesley O’Kelly, George
Allen, Daniel Hogan – find the Defendant not Guilty.
The Stat vs John Tilley} Jury No 1 Sworn, find the Defendant
Guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment.
The Execution of a Deed from Mark Andrews to Thomas
Robertson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Moore a
subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/151.]
[OCPQS 9/429 – Nov 1817]
The State vs John Tilley} Ind’t. Jury No 2 Sworn, find the
Defendant Guilty in manner & form as Charged in the Bill of Ind’t.
The State vs George Foust} Ind’t. Jury Sworn: Alexander
Russell, Robert Morrow, Lesley O’Kelly, Thomas Faucett, John Grahams, Daniel
Hogan, Samuel Edmiston, John Workman, Samuel Couch, John Mason, John Sykes,
James Clark – find the Defendant not Guilty.
The Execution of a Deed from Merriot Robinson to Thomas
Robinson was duly proved acknowledged in open Court by Merritt Robinson
the Subscriber thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/116.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Cate Senr to Caleb
Lindsey & others was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Moore a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/148.]
[OCPQS 9/430 – Nov 1817]
The Execution of a Deed from James Webb to Mary W Burke was
duly acknowledged in open Court by James Webb the Subscriber thereto &
Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/149.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Moore to William Morris
was duly acknowledged in open Court by the oath James Moore the
subscriber thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/175.]
The Execution of a Deed of conveyance from Willis Lee &
Ruth Lee to Caleb Lindsey was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John
Lindsey a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/114.]
The Execution of a Deed from George Carter to Marriott
Robinson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of William Johnson a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/113.]
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Vestall to William
Wells was duly proved in open Court by the oath affirmation of William
Hornaday a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB
16/112.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Robertson to Thomas
Robertson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Caleb Lindsey a
Subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/118.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas H Taylor to Abram Craig
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William Barbee a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/163.]
The Execution of a Deed from Charles Partin to Pleasant
Henderson was duly acknowledged in open Court by Charles Partin the subscriber
thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/131.]
[OCPQS 9/431 – Nov 1817]
Friday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Michael Holt, Herbert Simms, Dennis Hargiss} esqrs.
Ordered that administration de bonis Non with the Will
annexed on the Estate of Andrew Patton dec’d is granted to John Thompson and
Archibald Hamilton who enter into Bond with John Patton & Andrew Patton
securities in the Sum of £3500. [Not found in OWB.]
Ordered that the administrators de bonis non with the Will
annexed of And’w Patton have leave to sell the personal Estate of said Andrew
Patton dec’d and report to next Term.
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Fendal Wadsworth to
Edw’d Couch was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Mark M Yeargin a
subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/150.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Craig to Edward Couch was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Jarratt Yeargin a subscribing Witness
thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See ODB 16/160.]
[OCPQS 9/432 – Nov 1817]
The State vs John Stevenson & others} Ind’t. Jury Sworn:
John Graham, Cason Capps, Francis Barbee, Charles Trice, Noah Rhodes, Alexander
Russell, William Shepperd, James Lapslie, John Thompson, William Murry, James
Forrest, Edward Rippey. Find the Defendants Guilty in manner & form as
Charged in the Bill of Indictment. McDonald & Chambers comes into Court
& takes the Oath of Insolvency.
The State vs William H Adams} Jurors Sworn: Thomas Griffin,
Joseph White, James B Dickey, William Jean, Henty Heal, Bryant Stroud, Thomas
Fossett, William M Ballard, John Redding, John Fossett, David Perkins, Samuel
Nevill – find the Def’t not Guilty.
[OCPQS 9/433 – Nov 1817]
Thomas Latta appearing in the presence of the Court in a
drunken situation & behaving in a disorderly manner the Court orders &
adjudges that said Thomas Latta be removed from the Court house by the Sheriff
and that he pay a fine of five dollars.
The State vs Thomas Witherton} Nolle Proseq. Ordered that
the prosecutor Robert Brinkley pay the Costs of this Prosecution, it appearing
to the Court that the same is ???lous & malicious.
Ordered that Alfred Sharp now of the [age of] nine months 12th
Inst son of Salley Sharp be bound to Christian Sharp until he arrives to lawful
age to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. [Bond not found.]
The Execution of a relinquishment from Elizabeth Whitworth
to Edward Couch was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jarratt Yeargin a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/151.]
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Vestall to William
Wells was duly proved in Open Court by the oath affirmation of Wm
Hornaday a subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB
16/176.]
[OCPQS 9/434 – Nov 1817]
The Execution of a Deed from John Craig to Jarratt Yeargin
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Edward Couch a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/166.]
The Execution of a Bill of Sale from Jarratt Yeargin to Mann
Patterson was duly acknowledged in open Court by Jarrett Yeargin the Subscriber
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/161.]
The Execution of a Deed from Edward Couch to Mann Patterson
was duly acknowledged in open Court by Edward Couch the Subscriber thereto
& ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/162.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jesse Towell & John Towell
to James Moore was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Caleb Lindsey a
subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/159.]
The Execution of a Deed from Malcath Fann to James Moore was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of Allen M Robertson a subscribing
witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/158.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Couch & Edward Couch
to Asa Couch was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Yeargin a
subscribing witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/158.]
The Execution of a Deed from Robert Love to Pleasant Henderson
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Faddis a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/155.]
The Execution of a Deed from David Gilson to Henry Day was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of A Hamilton a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/108.]
[OCPQS 9/435 – Nov 1817]
Saturday Morning, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Thomas Whithed, Herbert Simms, William Barbee} esqrs.
Administration on the Estate of Leonard Partin dec’d is
granted to William H Merrit who enters into Bond with William Barbee Sec’y in
the Sum of £150.
Ordered that the administrator of Leonard Partin have leave
to sell the perishable Estate of said dec’d.
Administration on the Estate of Anthony M Dixon dec’d is
granted to Joseph Dixon who enters into Bond with William Barbee & James
Herndon Jr Sec’s in the Sum of £250, the widow having relinquished her right to
administration.
Ordered that the Admr of Anthony M Dixon dec’d have leave to
sell the perishable estate of said Dec’d.
[OCPQS 9/436 – Nov 1817]
Administration on the Estate of Tabitha Trice dec’d is
granted to William Trice who enters into Bond with William Barbee in the Sum of
£500. Ordered that the Administrator of Tabitha Trice dec’d have leave to sell
the perishable estate of said dec’d.
The State vs David Thrift} David Thrift comes into Court and
takes the Oath prescribed for the Relief of Insolvent debtors.
Administration on the Estate of Robert McRory dec’d is
granted to James Hutcheson who enters into Bond with Josiah Turner & John
Graham Sec’y in the Sum of £500. Ordered that the Administrator of Robert
McRory dec’d have leave to sell the personal estate of said dec’d.
The Execution of a Deed from David Gilson to Henry Day was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of A Hamilton a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/109.]
[OCPQS 9/437 – Nov 1817]
Ordered that Licence issue to James Jackson (Hatter) to
retail Spirituous liquors at his dwelling house in this County.
Ordered that Licence issue to Caleb Lindsey to retail
spirituous liquors at his dwelling house in this County.
It appearing to the Satisfaction of this Court that William
Bullard is not compis mentis, It is therefore Ordered that a writ issue to the
Sheriff of this County commanding him to Summon a Jury of good and lawful Men
to enquire into the State of the Mind of said William Ballard & report to
next Term.
Administration on the Estate of John Weedon dec’d is granted
to Robert King who enters into Bond with Thomas Compton and Joseph B Shaw Sec’s
in the Sum of £250.
Ordered that the Admr of John Weedon dec’d have leave to
sell the Perishable estate of said dec’d.
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from Henry Day to Jonathan
P Sneed & Thomas N S Hargis for the benefit of Lawrence V Hargis & Co
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Prestley H Mangum a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/106.]
[OCPQS 9/438 – Nov 1817]
Tho & James Latta vs Tyree Garrard} Upon hearing the
petition, It is adjudged that Thomas & James Latta be released from their
Securityship for Tyre Garrard Guardian for Brittain & Mary Garrard.
Whereupon the said Tyree Garrard comes into Court & enters into Bond with
Noah Rhodes & Herbert Sims Sec’y in the of £[blank]
Ordered that Elizabeth Anne the daughter of Nancy Murray now
of the age 4 years in a month or two be bound to Edward Rumbly until she arrive
to lawful age to learn the Art & Mistery of a Spinster. [in left margin:]
indenture made out. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 577
& OCPQS 9/402.]
Administration on the Estate of Walter Murray dec’d is
granted to James Murray & John Murray who enter into Bond with Thomas
Compton & William Murray Sec’ys in the Sum of £1000.
[OCPQS 9/439 – Nov 1817]
Archibald Ward is appointed Guardian to Luke Ward &
Elizabeth Ward & enters into Bond with Thomas Compton John Forrest
& James Ward Sec’s in the Sum of £300 each.
Ordered that Joseph Lynch Son of Moses Lynch dec’d now of
the age of 18 years 31st Dec’r next be bound to John Roberts until
he arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mistery of a Copper Smith &
Tin Plate worker. [Bond not found.]
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Turner Shff &c to John
Cabe was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Stephen Moore a subscribing
witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/134.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Cabe to John Scott was
duly proved in open Court by the oath of Richard L Cook a subscribing Witness
thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/138.]
The Execution of a Deed of Trust from James Griffin to
Francis Child for the benefit of Child & Clancy & Geo Clancy & Co
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William D Ray a subscribing
Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/153.]
[OCPQS 9/440 – Nov 1817]
The Execution of a Deed from William Whitted Trustee &c
to John Cabe was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Richard L Cook a
subscribing Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/135.]
The Execution of a Deed from James & Jesse Rippey to John
Rippey was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Samuel Scott a subscribing
Witness thereto & Ordered to be registered. [See ODB 16/165.]
William Montgomery is appointed Guardian to Peggy Dixon
daughter of Robert Dixon dec’d who enters into Bond with John Graham &
Benjamin Whidbee Securities in the sum of £250.
Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following Persons to
attend at next Superior Court, viz: Joseph Rippey, Samuel Hunter, John Boothe,
Absalom Alston, Michael Holt, John Strayhorn, Sterling Harris, Levi Jackson,
Alex’r Pickard, Samuel Couch, William Thompson, John Blackwood, Thomas Whitted,
John Latta of Thos, Andrew McCawley, Allen Sykes, James Hutchison esqr, William
Jordan, Thomas Loyd, Malchi McDaniel, James Cain, Mason Tapley, Robert Murray
esqr, John Johnston, John Long, Joseph Clendening, Joseph Thompson, John
Nelson, Gilbert Strayhorn, And’w McBroom.
[OCPQS 9/441 – Nov 1817]
Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following Persons to
attend at the next Term of this Court, viz: John Whitsell, James Johnston,
Nath’l Carter Jr, George Albright Jr, Miles Wallis, Thomas Jones, William
Hopkins, William Brannock, Joseph Latta, James Anderson, Samuel White, John
Wilbourn, Jarratt Yeargin, Baxter Davis, John Dunn, Burwell Gillium, Finny
Hart, David Strayhorn, Riley Vickers, James Clark of David, William Chambers, John
Walker, Barney Clapp, Joseph Stout, William Clark, William Cain, Robert Hunter,
Hugh McCadams, Henry Trice, Abner Bailey.
Ephraim Cain represents to the Court that he is desirous
that a licence should be granted to a Negro Slave of his named Sam to carry a
Gun upon his plantation on Eno in said County, said Cain has no white overseer
on said plantation but the same is superintended by the said Slave and crop is ????ded
thereupon, nor has any other slave obtained license to carry a Gun on said
plantation. It is therefore Ordered that a license be granted to the said Cane
for the said Sam to carry a Gun on said Plantation the said Cain giving bond
& Security according to Law.
[OCPQS 9/442 – Nov 1817]
It appearing to the Court that Samuel Pike Senr is non
Compis mentis, It is therefore Ordered that the Sheriff Summon a Jury of good
& lawful men to enquire into the State of his Mind and report to the next
Court.
The Execution of the last Will and Testament of Polly Woods
deceased was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Kelly Senr a
subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded – at the same time
Duncan Cameron the Executor named therein qualified accordingly. [See OWB
D/514.]
The Execution of the last Will and Testament of Pomphrett
Herndon dec’d was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Charles H Collier
one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and was Ordered to be recorded – at
the same time James Herndon the Executor therein named qualified accordingly.
[See OWB D/515.]
An Inventory of the Estate of William Jackson dec’d was
returned into open Court by John Young Administrator and Ordered to be
recorded.
An Account of Sales of the Estate of William Jackson dec’d
was returned into open Court by John Young Administrator & Ordered to be
recorded.
[OCPQS 9/443 – Nov 1817]
An Inventory of the estate of Samuel Whitesides dec’d was
returned into open Court by Benjamin Whidbee Admr and Ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the estate of Samuel Whitsides dec’d
was returned into open Court by Benjamin Whidbee Admr and Ordered to be recorded.
A Final account of the estate of Charles Rountree dec’d was
returned into open Court by Thomas Rountree Exr and Ordered to be recorded.
An Additional account of Sale of the estate of Barney
Troxler dec’d was returned into open Court by George Troxler Exr and Ordered to
be recorded.
An Inventory of the estate of Henry Lewis dec’d was returned
into open Court by Nicholas Atkins Admr and Ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sale of the Estate of Matthew Rippey dec’d was
returned into open Court by Sam’l Scott Executors and Ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the estate of John Lindsey dec’d was
returned into open Court by Altha Lindsey Exr and Ordered to be recorded.
An account of Sales of the estate of Edmund Browning dec’d
was returned into open Court by James Sheppard Admr and Ordered to be recorded.
[OCPQS 9/444 is blank.]
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