(2) James Ewing vs. John Jones } Israel Christian,
Gabriel Jones, Peter Hog, John Madison, John Bowyer and Daniel
Smith--special bail.
(3) Thomas Nowell, defendant.
(17) Moses Hamilton's declared estate heretofore
ordered to be sold by Sheriff.
(24) John Bowyer makes oath that he was whole and
sole legatee under Caleb Harmon's will, but the will was
lost--administration granted to John.
Page 104
Page
(25) Alexr. Dunlop, aged 18, orphan of Alexr. Dunlop,
decd., chose John Dunlop his guardian.
(26) Cornelius Ruddle, security for John Skeen,
administrator of Ruben Allen, prays counter security--John
summoned.
(27) John Ledford to Isaac Taylor--power
attorney--James Farlie witness. Wm. Dean and Wm. Blantin--jurors.
Commission for privy examination of Margaret, wife of Isaiah
Curry. James Catchey (Carthrae).
(28) Rev. John Jones, clerk, witness to prove will of
Rob. Armstrong.
(29) James Arbuckle and Thomas Thompson appointed
Constables in the Pastures.
(30) James McCatchey--See page 27, supra.
(31) James Reaburn complains that William McMullen
does not provide clothes nor teach a trade to his apprentice,
Henry Reaburn.
(32) Ishmael Abbit--garnishee.
(33) Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Fulton. Thomas Story,
garnishee, declares he has the following of Thos. Fuiton's: One
corner cupboard, one old bed rug and blanket, one pair iron dogs,
two tubs and churn. Many attachments vs. Fulton.
(37) Wm. Minter, Adam Dean, Robert McCitrick.
(38) Lancelot Graham and John Clark misbehaved in
Courtyard by acting in a riotous manner--bound to good behavior.
(39) Commission for private exammation of Elizabeth,
wife of Joseph McDonald.
(39) Following deeds partially proved and ordered
certified: William Moore to Francis Smith, Thomas Hill to David
Miller, Elijah Isaacs to Robt. McGee, Paul Garrison to John
Donally.
(39) John Atkins misbehaved in a riotous manner in
the Courtyard and bound to good behavior.
(40) John Newbanks--juror.
(41) James Hartgrove--juror.
(42) Private examination of Martha, wife of George
Robinson, recorded.
(42) James Crow came into Court and made oath that
he, with his wife, Eleanor, and his children, Thomas, Elizabeth
and Fanny, came to dwell in this Colony in the year 1762,
&c.--50 acres each.
(43) Isaac McDonald--juror.
(45) Teagle Trader appointed Constable, vice Felix
Sheltman.
(45) Road ordered from Walker's Place to Warm
Springs. Thomas Feemster, surveyor from Walker's to Charles
Lewis's.
(45) Inhabitants on Back Creek, in the Calf Pasture,
and inhabitants from Hance Harpers downwards in Bull Pasture.
(46) Jerman Backster, Adam Dean.
Page 105
Page
(46) George Wilson not an inhabitant of this County
and therefore released from fine for not serving as juror.
(51) William Grymes, James Neilly and
William Robinson to be road overseers from Grymes Clearing to the
head of the run above Madison's plantation; John Craig from
thence to New River on the lands of John Buchanan, gent., and
Alexr. and William Sayers from thence to Fort Chiswell; Wm.
Preston is to apportion tithables as far as Fort Lewis, and Wm.
Thompson from thence to Fort Chiswell.
(53) Anderson Poulson, administrator
of Remembrance Williams, decd., unadministered by Catherine
Williams, decd., late administratrix, &c., vs. Peter Vaneman.
Dismissed; agreed.
(54) James Littlepage, returned no inhabitant.
(58) Agnes Clark vs. James Trotter } Abates by
marriage of plaintiff.
(59) Oliver Wallace, returned no inhabitant.
(69) Wm. Dean and Mary, late Mary Cooke, only
daughter and heiress of Patrick Cooke, vs. Hugh Young.
(82) Francis Liver--special bail.
(85) Francis Mousey--special bail.
(90) John Greenlee appointed guardian of Mary
Greenlee, orphan of James Greenlee.
(91) John Sheldon, witness from Winchester.
(91) William Preston's mark recorded.
(91) Called Court on Wm. Jones for
"buggery"--convicted and sent to Williamsburg for
trial.
(101) William Preston appointed
surveyor from Grymes Clearing to Catapo. Stephen Willis--Juror.
(105) Order that Sheriff pay Patrick Ryley for
repairs to jail.
(106) Ann Vare acknowledged deed to
Richard Shankland. Samuel Sproul exempted from levy--great age
and infirmity. Low Todd, a witness from Bedford County.
(107) James Harmon exempted from levy--great age and
infirmity.
(107) Martha Miller relinquished dower in land
conveyed by her husband, John Miller, to David Stewart.
(107) William Armstrong, eldest son and heir of James
Armstrong, decd., qualified administrator c. t. a.
(108) David McCawrins petitions that Silas Hart
detains his daughter Margaret--Silas to be summoned.
Page 106
Page
(108) Joseph Wilson, orphan of George Wilson, aged
12, to be bound to James Laird.
(108) George Bush took the oaths for naturalization.
(109) Margaret Leeper qualified administratrix of her
deceased husband, James Leeper. William Beard, greatest creditor,
qualifies administrator of John Sheldon.
(113) New Commission--John Chiswell, John Buchanan,
John Wilson, Silas Hart, Andrew Lewis, James Lockhart, Richard
Woods, Robert Breckinridge, Patrick Martin, Wm. Preston, Alexr.
Sayers, John Bowyer, John Dickenson, John Christian, Francis
Tyler, Daniel Smith, John Archer, James Buchanan, Archd.
Alexander, Israel Christian, Mathew Patton, John Maxwell, John
Poage, James Lockridge, Felix Gilbert, Abraham Smith, James
Trimble, Charles Lewis, Samuel McDowell, George Moffett, Benj.
Hawkins, Francis Kirtley, Andrew Bird--dated 16 April, 1763.
(114) George Helvick, orphan, aged
three years and four months, to be bound to Wm. Fleming, gent.
(115) Viewers appointed for a road from South River
above Joseph Hanah's over Coles's Ford to Mathew Thompson's.
(117) Will of Malcomb Campbell proved--the executors
refuse to act, as also Isabella, the widow, and Elizabeth
Campbell qualifies.
(118) Commission for examination of Ann, wife of
Samuel Caldwell.
(120 ) Robt. Rowland, security for Margaret Rentfro,
late Margaret Looney, admx. of her deceased husband, asks counter
security.
(122) Petition of John Anderson vs. Rev. John Craig,
for detaining him as a slave. Deposition of Joel Barker, taken in
Brunswick County, shows that Anderson is son of a free white
woman and was bound by the Church Wardens of the Parish of Saint
Andrews, in Bmnswick County, to serve till 21, and he is now of
that age. Judgment of the Court that he be released.
(124) Commission for examination of
Margaret, wife of James McCown.
(131) Thomas and Robert McCullough, witnesses from
Albemarle.
(132) John Campbell committed for abusing Henry
Fillbrick and disturbing the Court. Charles Campbell committed
for abusing the Court.
(133) George Clark and George Hope--jurors.
(134) Benj. Bennett--juror.
(135) John Maury, James Horner.
(136) Thomas Paxton, millwright--juror.
(138) Richard Williams and Abby vs. Ezekiel
Richardson and Mary.
(138) Robert Graham, admr. of Florenee Graham, decd.,
vs. Joseph Vachub--abates by death of plaintiff.
(138) Alexr. Read--juror.
Page 107
Page
(139) Liquors rated.
(139) John Caldwell vs. James Kennedy } Alexr. Reed,
witness from Amherst.
(142) Ephraim Hubbard--juror.
(162) John Crank returned no
inhabitant.
(164) Joseph Waughub vs. Robert Graham } Abates by
death of defendant.
(189) Robt. Graham, assignee Timothy Sullivan, vs.
Thomas Mann--abates by death of plaintiff.
(211) Complaint of James Reaburn vs. Wm, McMollen,
for ill-using his apprentice, Henry Reaburn, is dismissed as
frivolous.
(212) Henry Reaburn, aged 16, orphan of Edward
Reaburn, chose James Reaburn his guardian.
(212) Andrew Lewis, qualified Lieut.
of the County; Wm. Preston, qualified Colonel of the County;
Walter Cunningham, qualified Captain of Militia; Alexr.
McClenachan, qualified Captain of Militia; William Crow,
qualified Captain of Militia; John McClenachan, Michael Bowyer
and David Long, qualified Lieutenants of Militia; James Ward,
qualified Ensign of Militia.
(213) John Bowyer qualified Captain of Militia.
(213) Ann Clendenning qualified admx. of her husband,
Archd. Clendenning.
(213) Called Court for examination of
Hugh Beard, charged with feloniously biting the ear of Wm.
Farris--not guilty.
(214) Same of Joseph Garrot, on suspicion of
felony--not guilty of stealing, but of receiving stolen goods--35
lashes.
(214) Same of Priscilla Hughes for
felony--guilty--Grand Jury.
(215) Ann Kinkead qualified admx. of her husband,
Burrough Kinkead.
(216) Rebecca Dougherty qualified admx. of husband,
Charles Dougherty.
(217) James Wordlaw, as greatest creditor, qualified
admr. of Thomas Jones. James and John Gilmore qualify admrs.
Thomas Gilmore. Wm. Gilmore qualified admr. of Wm. Culberts.
(211) Wm. McKee qualified Lieutenant of Militia.
(218) Henry Larkin bound to peace towards Andrew
Brown. Jacob Cooper, an orphan, to be bound to Saml. Paxton.
Power of attorney from Wm. Young to John Madison partially proved
and to lie for further proof.
(219) Saml. McDowell qualifies admr. of John Woods. James McDowell
Page 108
qualifies Captain of
Militia. Felix Gilbert qualifies admr. of John Murphy. Felix
Gilbert qualifies admr. of John Williams.
(220) Felix Gilbert qualifies admr. of Lawrence
Huntsman.
(224) John Ray appointed Constable in lower end of
County. Patrick Frazier qualified admr. of James Underwood.
George Teater, garnishee.
(227) Complaint of John Lynn, that Silas Hart detains
him contrary to law,continued.
(230 ) Agnes Bush, an orphan, to be bound out to John
Montgomerie.
(230) Sarah Griffith, servant of John Hamilton.
(233) Robt. Curry qualified Ensign of Militia.
(235) Daniel Holdman, a witness from Frederick. John
Heren--a witness.
(237) John Strain, Adam Edgar, jurors.
(238) Saml. Davidson, a witness from Albemarle.
(239) Charles Marlow, an orphan of 11 years and 9
months, the 4th of this inst., until 21, to Jesse Harrison, he
teaching him to read and write according to the condition of a
former indenture.
(239) John Greenlee qualified Lieutenant of Militia.
(240) Wm. Edmiston qualified Lieutenant of Militia.
Samuel Edmiston qualified Ensign of Militia.
(248) Jane Pickett, a witness.
(249) James Gregory, orphan, aged 16, to be bound out
to Saml. Varner.
(254) George Wilson vs. John
Williams--Abates by death of defendant.
(255) Joseph Kenaday returned no inhabitant.
(269) Nicholas Mildeborger--special bail.
(286) Chas. Julian vs. Alexr. McClenachan.--Abates by
death of plaintiff.
(293) Thos. McGregor--juryman.
(296) John Trimble and two others and 597 acres added
to tithables. Walter Trimble and 159 acres added to tithables.
(303) James Kenady vs. Josiah Ridgway.--Deft.
returned no inhabitant.
(304) Felix Gilbert vs. John Murphy.--Abates by death
of defendant.
(305) Thos. Armstrong and Ann, his wife, late Ann
Stewart, admx. of James Stewart, summoned to render account.
(306) Bowyer and McDowell vs. James Jackson.--Abates
by death of defendant.
(320) Thomas Bowyer, with his man,
John Domnark, added to tithables.
(324) Court of Oyer and Terminer for trial of Tom, slave, for murder of John Harrison by shooting in back. Confessed ; judgt. guilty, and that he be hanged by the neck on Saturday, 19th inst., and his head be severed
Page 109
© Copyright 1996 to present USGenWeb
************************************************************************
USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access.
************************************************************************
Entrance
Previous
Top
Next
Index
Instructions