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(55) Zachariah Ricketts, returned "no
inhabitant."
(70) Called Court on James Ross for larceny--39
lashes.
(71) James Lyle, Jr., qualified Deputy Clerk.
(72) Admn. of estate of Thomas Brown granted the
widow Elizabeth.
(73) Admn. of estate of Robert Hogshead granted to
James Hogshead and John Ewing. Ann, the widow, appeared and
refused to administer.
(74) Admn. of estate of Thomas Scott granted Alexr.
Scott.
(74) Jacob Sweet, formerly bound to Bernard Lance,
now deceased, to be bound.
(76) John Yeager, a pensioner, proved that he lost
his left arm in the service of the United States at the battle of
Stillwater, 19 September, 1777, in the Seventh Virginia Regiment,
on Continental establishment. Is aged 36 years and resides in
Augusta.
(77) Admn, of estate of Terisa Bowyer granted William
Bowyer.
(77) David Jones to come of age 22 July, 1790, to be
bound to William Gilkison, to learn trade of blacksmith.
(80) Peter Wilson, orphan of Peter Wilson, to be
bound to Ro. Gamble.
(80) Elijah McClenachan allowed £3 for boarding
William Porter, a Continental soldier, when in the smallpox.
(80) William Burk's estate allowed for wagon hire.
(80) George Crawford allowed for a gun lost in the
service.
(82) Present Clerk ordered to examine the claims
which have been allowed by the Court before his appointment, and
certify to the Auditor such as have been neglected.
(83) Admn. of estate of Barnabas McGraw granted to
Mary McGraw.
(83) Following recommended as Captains, viz: Thomas
Turk, Jr., James Crawford and James Bell, Jr. As Lieutenants,
viz: John Stuart, James Rankin and John Trimble. As Ensigns:
David Henderson, James Kerr, Michael Kellar.
(84) James O'Nail presented by Grand Jury for
breach of the Sabbath in carrying home meal from the mill.
(85) Wm. Connell and John Gillaspie to be summoned to
produce the will of John Guy, deceased.
(89) Additional Justices appointed: James P. Cocke,
Zachariah Johnston, Alexander Gibson, James Ramsey, James
Stephenson, Moses Hinkle. James Ramsey qualified.
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(93) Alexr. Gibson and Moses Hinkle qualified
Justices.
(100) William Bowyer qualified
Justice.
(121) Anthony Bleameat returned no
inhabitant.
(126) David Frame allowed for 72 days wagon hire.
(137)
William Kyle vs. James Call and Susannah Call } Special verdict
finds that at the time of issuing the writ Susannah had
intermarried with John Chapman, a prisoner of war, but was
residing here as a prisoner of war; but with the permission of
the British officers, subject to be recalled at their pleasure.
(160) Wm. Bowyer, late Sheriff, informs the Court
that malicious persons have reported to the Governor that he has
mis-applied taxes for years 1783, 1784. He is allowed to prove
his collections, which is certified to the Governor.
(167) Admn. of estate of Susannah
Henderson is granted William Henderson; James Henderson,
heir-at-law, having resigned his right.
(169) Following officers of militia recommended:
Robert Gamble, as Lieutenant Colonel; William Hinds, as Captain;
John Hogshead and David Parry, as Lieutenants; Jacob Perey and
Samuel Cargo, as Ensigns; and for a light company to the First
Regiment--Alexander Gibson, as Captain; John Poage, Jr., as
Lieutenant; James Steel, as Ensign; for a light company to the
Second Regiment--John Lewis, as Captain; Charles Donally, as
Lieutenant, John McCreery, Jr., Ensign.
(170) Rachel, wife of John Alexander,
relinquished dower in land conveyed by her husband, John and
James Alexander, to John Long.
(171) Officers recommended--William Sharp, Captain;
Thomas Cartmill, Lieutenant; David Moore, Ensign.
(175) Timothy McLamore, inhabitant of
this County, proved that he received wounds in the service of the
United States at Buford's defeat in 1780, a soldier in Capt.
Stoakes' Company, and is allowed pension of £10.
(176) Admn, of estate of Philip Woolwine granted
Elizabeth Woolwine.
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(185) County levy.
(186) To William Christian, for his services as
Adjutant of the Militia, allowed by the Court Martial £20. 1,860
tithables at 3/.
(187) Claim of Joseph Thompson for one gun, appraised
at £800, reduced by scale to £3, 4/ specie--allowed. Claim of
Robert Stuart for 1 beef. Claim of John Sutlington for 3 bushels
wheat. Claim of John McClung for 422 lbs. beef. Claim of James
Hughart for 787 lbs. beef. John Dickinson for beef. Ralph
Lafferty for beef. Wm. Rhea for beef. James Young for 3 days
driving cattle. Alexr. Kirk for 2 days driving cattle. Isham
Berry for one certificate for militia service under Capt. Wm.
Grissem of Albemarle for £4, 13, 4, dated 9 July, 1783. Isham
Berry for one certificate for militia service under Capt. Henry
Burke, dated June 4, 1783.
(189) John Heager to be naturalized.
(189) Charles Albright to be bound to Patrick Butler.
(191) Sarah Ross's sons to be
bound--John Ross to John Blair, and David Ross to James Blair.
(191) Alexander Wilson, son of Elizabeth Wilson, to
be bound to George Craig.
(195) Deed of Elisha Estes and
Gabriel Long to Thos. Kirtley, formerly partly proved at November
Court, 1774, is now fully proved by Francis Kirtley, Jr., but the
Court refuses to have it recorded because said Kirtley refuses to
pay the tax of 3 pp hundred acres.
(199) Peter Boon, 12 years old, to be bound; also
Joseph Linden, 11 years old.
(200) Hance Patton, William Shields, Sr., James
Botkin and William Lockhart are exempted from levies.
(200) Jacob Peck has a writ ad quod damnum
for proceedings to erect a merchant mill on his lands on
Christian's Creek.
(201) Called Court on Charles McKee
for attempting to murder Charles Wall--not guilty of the charge,
but has committed an assault amounting to an attempt to take his
life.
(218) Militia officers
recommended--James Frazier, Captain, vice Wm. Findley, removed;
Alexr. Hall, Lieutenant; Andrew Fulton, Ensign.
(245) Robert Campbell's death abates suit.
(248) Robert Douthat, Robert
McCullough, Robert Stuart, Hugh McDowell, Wm. McDowell, Robert
McDowell, Robert Aistrop, Charles Markle, John McKibbon and
Robert Gamble, merchants, granted licenses for retailing goods
agreeable to the Act of Assembly "Imposing New Taxes."
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(248) Anthony Mustoe qualified land searcher for the
District of Staunton.
(249) Elizabeth Miller, relict of
Abraham Miller, appears and relinquishes right to administer.
(251) William Workman is exempted from County levies.
(252) Following exempted from County
levies: David McCloskey, Wm. Patterson, Sr., Wm. Villelly, John
Joice, Daniel Anderson, William Ingleman.
(254) Militia officers recommended: Captains, William
Shields, Robert Doak; Lieutenants. Wm. Bell, John Gamble, James
Mitchell; Ensigns, Wm. Bell, Jr., Alexr. Reed, James McCune,
David Williams, Wm. Brownlee, Wm. Henderson.
(255) John Dickinson, pensioner, proved that he
received his wounds at the Battle of Point Pleasant on the 10th
of October, 1774, in the service as a Captain of the Militia of
this County, ordered on the Shawney expedition by Lord Dunmore,
then Governor.--He is aged 56 years and resides in this County.
(257) Called Court on William
Armstrong for grand larceny.--Guilty and sent to Richmond.
(258) Indictment vs. Isaac Hanna, for
unlawfully marrying his uncol's wife, Rebecca Carson,
within 12 months.
(267) Joseph Trotter granted license for retailing
goods.
(278) Wm. Kyle vs. James and Susannah
Call (Cale).--Judgment for plaintiff--see special verdict, page 137 supra.
(283) John McCutchen recommended Captain, vice David
Trotter, who is removed--and John Ewing, Ensign.
(291) George Snodden--witness from
Rockingham.
(293) George Mallow--witness from Rockingham.
(330) Called Court on John McKee, charged with highway robbery.-- Guilty and sent to Richmond for trial.
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(334) Following to be bound out: Polly Woland, to
Charles Markle; Samuel Blakemore, to Abraham Rust: Peter Reed, to
John Moore; William Breasline, 4 years old, to Thomas Mitchell;
Henry Hatfield (formerly bound to John Francis, deceased), to Wm.
Farris; John Reglan, to Jacob Peck; Sarah Blakemore, to Adam
Bickle.
(334) George Cordell appointed Constable. vice
Anthony Mustoe.
(335) Following exempted from levies: Stephen Biche,
Robert Fairbern, Henry Butt, Garrett Dolson, Richard Erwin, James
Erwin, Thomas Nelson, Daniel McGuines.
(335) Admn. of estate of John Galloway granted Thomas
Frame. Admn. of estate of John Bourland granted relict, Elizabeth
Bourland.
(336) Rev. Adolph Spindle. Dutch Lutheran, authorized
to marry.
(337) Admn. of estate of John O'Nail granted Mary and
John O'Nail.
(340) Abraham Carson, orphan of Isaac Carson, aged 16
years, chose John Gardner his guardian.
(340) William Hay qualifies admr. of Mathew
Mathewson.
(341) William Bell qualified Lieutenant, and William
Bell Ensign.
(343) Alberdina Cole, relict of David
Cole, produced his will, which is partly proved.
(345) Following reported as refusing to give in their
taxes to Commissioner: Archibald Armstrong, Rebecca Black, John
Black, Ephraim Bates, Daniel Callison, Christopher Crummett,
Frederick Crummett, John Cowgar, Owley Conrad, Sr. and Jr.,
Samuel Carlile, Wm. Guy, Joanes Henderson, Henry Hufman, Robert
Hutcheson, John Hinsher, John Lambert, Jr., Nathan Man, John
McCutchen, John McLaughlin. William Joseph Newton, William
Sexton, Henry Smith, Leonard Simmons, George and John Simmons,
Jacob Snider, Peter Sickafoss, Leonard Simmons, Jr., Henry, Mark
and Michael Simmons, Edward Thompson, Francis Tackett. Michael
Woolfong, Elihab Wilson, Christian Waggoner.
(347) Claims of David Laird allowed:
(347) Pay advanced to Levi Thomas, a soldier, for
beef for use of troops at Albemarle Barracks, with credit
September and October, 1780.
(347) Following reported as
refusing to give in list of taxes: Samuel Henry, David Clarkson,
Jacob Daggy, Archibald Hamilton, Jr., Joseph Hamilton, Patrick
Lacey.
(348) Robert Gay exempted from poll tax.
(350) Commonwealth vs. Samuel Henry (vid,
page 347).--Dismissed.
(391) Elizabeth Yeager, relict of Andrew Yeager, refused to administer, and administration granted to George Yeager.
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(398) Isabella, wife of George Givens, relinquished
dower in lands--deed to John Givens.
(398) Admn. of estate of Thos. Rankin granted Mary
and John Rankin.
(399) Betsy Kinder to be bound to Levi Abraham.
(400) James, David and Mary Allen, all over 14,
orphans of David Allen, chose Robert Allen their guardian. George
Anderson, aged 15 years, chose John Christian guardian.
(402) Admn. of Andrew Alexander granted Martha
Alexander and Samuel Hunter.
(403) Rev. James Chambers, Presbyterian, authorized
to marry.
(404) Thomas Cook to be bound to Frederick Hanger,
and Peter Laywell to Peter Hanger, Jr.
(404) John Burton, a pensioner, proved that he
received his wounds in 1760, in the old Virginia Regiment--is
aged 46 and resides in this County.
(404) Nicholas Powlas exempted from poll tax.
(406) Ordinary rates established.
(407) Admn. of John Miller granted his son, Patrick
Miller.
(408) James Fraizer and John Erwin, Captains: Alexr.
Hall, Lieutenant; Hugh Fulton, Ensign; qualified.
(408) Will of John Faris partly proved.
(409) Thomas Poage swears that he has advertised
three several Court days his intention of applying for an act to
vest in him the property of the lot No. 6 in Staunton.
(410) Called Court on Wm. Freehold for larceny--39
lashes.
(411) Called Court on Isham Berry for
larceny--discharged.
(412) Called Court on Oliver Livingston for
larceny--discharged.
(416) Elijah McClenachan produced his commission
as Sheriff, but informed the Court that he could not find
securities--His commission is returned to the Governor.
(431) Robert Reid, a foreigner, took oath of
allegiance to Virginia.
(438) Charles Cameron resigned as Commissioner of tax, and Samuel Vance appointed.
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