(1) Andrew Laywell (son of Abram Laywell) aged 5
years the 12th November next, to John Coiner, to learn art of a
farmer.
(1) Following to be bound: Polly Hutcheson, aged 4
years in October last, to Elizzabeth Mateer. James Brown, aged 12
years in November last. Mary Barnes, aged 14 years 14th September
next. Margaret Barnes, aged 8 years 29th July next. Ann Barnes,
aged 6 years 7th May next. William Barnes, aged 3 years this
month.
(2) Abram Laywell (son of Abram), aged 2 years 29th
January last, to Andrew Silling, to learn mystery of a weaver.
(2) Admn. of estate of James Hughes granted David
Steele.
(3) Henry Welsh, heretofore bound to Alex. Humphreys,
now to be bound to Mathew Patton, to learn mystery of a saddler.
John Palmer, orphan of Cornelius Palmer, aged 17 years on 23d
December, 1795, chose Robert Gratton his guardian for the purpose
of binding him an apprentice to Peter Bratton, to learn the art
and mystery of a blacksmith.
(7) Jane Brown, widow and administratrix of James
Brown, deceased.
(8) Samuel Simpson exempted from levy on account age
and infirmity.
(8) Certified that Mathew Kenny has resided in this
County for many years and is a man of honesty, probity and good
demeanor.
(8) Admn. of Patrick O'Brian's estate committed to
Moses Hays.
(8) Admn. of James McCann's estate committed to Agnes
McCann.
(12) Jacob Kinney to be paid £24, 41/--the price of a bell he purchased for the County.
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(15) Robert Gratton qualified Major of a Battalion in
a Regiment of Cavalry annexed to the 3d Division of Militia. John
Bowyer qualified a Captain and John McDowell a Lieutenant, of a
Company of Artillery in the 3d Regiment and 3d Division.
(17-25) Commissioners appointed to place the bell
in the end of the Court House if they find it can be done without
injuring the Court House, otherwise to report the most convenient
place.
(26) Robert McClenachan qualified Lieutenant of a
Company of Artillery in the 3d Regiment and 3d Division.
(26) Sarah Wilson, aged 7 years in May last, to be
bound to Mary Hamilton. Phebe Martin, aged 2 years in June last,
to be bound to David Straen.
(27) Benjamin Boyer, aged 14 years, to be bound to
Henry Wachtel, to learn wagon making. John and William Bailey,
about 8 years old, and Charlotte Bailey, about 10 years old,
children of Barnabas Bailey, to be bound.
(31) Called Court on Jacob Link for larceny--held
to Grand Jury.
(61-63) Collin Campbell choses guardian by
Patience Richey, orphan.
(63) Sarah, widow of Moses Hays, refuses to
administer.
(63) Admn. of estate of John Erwin granted William
and Francis Erwin.
(65) Thomas Waddall recommended Lieutenant in 1st
Battalion, 32d Regiment, vice Andrew Erwin, who has removed.
(66) John Michael recommended Ensign in 1st
Battalion, 32d Regiment. George Berry, as Captain in 2d
Battalion, vice John McCutcheon, resigned. John Scott, as
Lieutenant, vice John Wilson, resigned. James Ewing, as
Lieutenant, vice John Sharp, resigned.
(67) Adam Hawpe, as Lieutenant in a Company of
Infantry in 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment, vice Robert Rennick, who
refuses. Samuel Finley, as Ensign, vice Alex. Crawford, resigned.
(68) Called Court on Benjamin Roberts for passing
counterfeit bills-- discharged.
(69-70) Elizabeth, widow of William Armstrong
qualifies admx. c. t. a.
(72) William Rafferty, aged 12 years 7th April last,
to be bound to Wm. Martin, to learn trade of breeches maker.
(73) Charles Berry recommended Captain in 2d
Battalion, 32d Regiment, vice David Buchanan, resigned.
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(74) James Wilson exempted from levy for his two
sons, John and James Wilson.
(74) Samuel Miller recommended Captain in Staunton
Cavalry, vice Robert Gratton, promoted.
(79) Called Court on Nathaniel Jefferies for
larceny--forfeited recognizance.
(80) Called Court on Adam Clarke,
larceny--discharged.
(81) Samuel Blackburn qualified to practice law.
(88-91) A fight took place in Court between John
Coulter and Alex. Gibson, Esquires--bound to peace.
(91-92) Michael Coiners' will proved, but not
admitted to record on motion of Christian Balsley, who wishes to
contest it.
(92) George Wright chose John Brown guardian.
(93) Christian Scyler, aged 12 months last September,
daughter of Margaret Scyler, to be bound to Jacob Palmer.
(93) James Allen recommended Lieutenant in 1st
Battalion, 32d Regiment, vice William Young, resigned.
(94) John Mead recommended in Allen's place.
(94-95) County levy.
(96) County levy.
(97) Charles Berry qualified Captain in 2d
Battalion, 32d Regiment. George Berry qualified Captain in 2d
Battalion, 32d Regiment.
(98) John Dickinson to be paid £50 pension.
(98) Probate of Michael Coiner's will continued to
next Court and witnesses to be summoned.
(99-102) Alex. St. Clair qualified Sheriff.
(102) County levy: 3,000 tithables @ 54c. each.
(109) Sarah Price, orphan of Samuel Price, deceased, of Henrico County, chose Robert Douthat guardian.
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(112) Called Court on Sebastian Wolfe for horse
stealing.--Sent to District Court.
(134) Jacob Aker, aged 13 years, to be bound to
John Weorly.
(134) Alex. Stuart to be paid £8 pension.
(135) Henry Wilson, orphan of Thomas Wilson,
deceased, 5 years old in July last, to be bound to William
Mitchell.
(136) George Eker, aged 18 years, chose John
Weorly guardian.
(136) George Lemon, orphan, aged 8 years 22d January
last, to be bound to Henry Mace.
(138) Lettitia W. McClenachan chose William Chambers
guardian.
(138) Michael Garber, Jr., recommended Captain in 1st
Battalion of 32d Regiment, vice David Parry, resigned.
(138) John McClenachan as Lieutenant, and Luther
Morgan, Ensign-- recommended.
(138) John McKenny, son of James, appointed
Constable.
(139) Robert McClenachan resigned as Lieutenant in
Staunton Artillery and is recommended as Captain of a Company of
Infantry, vice William Chambers, who has resigned. William Bowyer
is recommended in McClenachan's place in Staunton Artillery.
(139) Called Court on Enos McCaleb for larceny--5
lashes.
(149-159) John Guthrey, for a scurrilous libel to
the Court and acknowledged by him, is to be put in the pillory
from 11 to 12 o'clock tomorrow.
(164) Called Court on Eleanor Ryan, larceny.--Sent
to District Court.
(165-166) James Ross exempted from levy by reason
of being disabled in one of his hands.
(166) Admn. of estate of Elizabeth Caldwell granted
to Catherine Caldwell, widow of John Caldwell, who was nominated
executor in will of Elizabeth.
(169) The former order for binding George Lemon to
Henry Mace is rescinded, they being no inhabitants.
(169) Following to be bound: Elizabeth Israel, aged 8
years 5th February last, to George Barnhart; John Bush, aged 4
years 20th December last, to George Barnhart; Jacob Meisner,
orphan, aged 2 years 3d February last, to Jacob Lessley, to learn
trade of weaver.
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(169) John Tate allowed £50 for inquisitions on
bodies of Absalom Greer, and the other on body of Jacob Steeley.
(169) Michael Coiner's will admitted to probate, but
Christian Balsley appeals to District Court.
(169) John Stephenson exempted from levy until his
infirmity is removed.
(171-177) Lieutenant James Allen remonstrated to
the Governor versus the recommendation to supply the vacancy
occasioned by resignation of William Chambers. The recommendation
was made by the Court under the impression that Allen would not
accept, and they now apologize and recommend Allen instead of
Robert McClenachan.
(177) Called Court on William Boyle for passing
counterfeit notes.-- Discharged. Called Court on Beeden Beard for
passing counterfeit notes.-- Discharged.
(232) Margaret McKenny chose Robert Harris as her
guardian, who qualified, with Eleanor McKenny and William Corbee,
securities.
(232) William C. Bowyer removed.
(233) County levy.
(233) Alice Rhodes, widow and relict of Thomas
Rhodes, deceased, late jailor, presented his account versus the
Commonwealth.
(234) Called Court on John Maloney for murder of
____ Staley.--Guilty and sent to District Court.
(234) For several days not a sufficient number of
Justices, and Court adjourned.
(241) Rev. Christian F. Sleavey authorized to
celebrate marriages.
(242) County levy continued.
(242) John Dickinson to be paid £50, pension 1797.
(244) County levy: 2,957 tithables @ 33 1/3 cents.
(246) Susannah Brien, widow of Edward Brien, refuses
to administer, and Hugh Paul and John Fackler qualify.
(247) Elizabeth, William and James Hogshead chose
Nancy Hogshead guardian. They are the orphans of Robert Hogshead.
(248) Vincent Tapp was a Sergeant-Major, and Smith
Thompson a soldier in the Continental Service.
(249) Polly Stuart, orphan of John Stuart, chose
George Crawford as her guardian.
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(251) Elizabeth, widow of Joseph Wilson, qualifies
administratrix.
(252) George Wilson is apyointed guardian of John,
Margaret, Mary Lessley, Oliver, Betsey, Jenny and Joseph Wilson,
infants and orphans of Joseph Wilson, deceased.
(254) Isham Burke, stepson to John Williams, who
is apprentice to Andrew Cutler.
(265) Called Court on Daniel, a slave, for taking
out of the house of Robert Hansberger, on the night of the 6th
inst., a negro man slave, named Stephen, with all his clothes and
the chains with which he was bound.-- Discharged.
(272) Francis Haywood, stepfather of Wm. Wheeler,
apprentice of Lawrence Torniper.
(303) David Parry is appointed to purchase
thirteen pair of leather buckets of the usual size for the use of
the water engine for Staunton, in addition to the number
specified in an order of March Court last.
(316) Admn. of estate of James Bell granted John
Bell.
(316) John Cummins exempted from levy on account of
old age and infirmity.
(317) John Holmes exempted from levy on account of
old age and infirmity.
(317) Elizabeth Slater, aged 10 years 19th May last,
to be bound.
(317) Christopher Basseman, son of Christopher
Basseman, exempted from levy on account of infirmity.
(317) George Hutcheson appointed guardian of Eleanor
McClure, an insane person.
(339-341) John Doake qualified Major of 2d
Battalion, 32d Regiment, 7th Brigade.
(345) Third Division of the Militia.
(347) John Woodward receives certificate that he
is 21 years old, and is of honest demeanor.
(350-352) Jacob Kinney has a like certificate.
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