COURT MINUTE BOOK, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Page 286] Wednesday 11th The Court met and adjd. to 12th Thursday 12th The Court met and adjd. to 13th Friday 13 The Court met and adjd to 14th Saturday 14th The Court met Present as before 1478 Bell vs Reynolds: In this case the Appellant having been called to prosecute his suit and not appearing it is ordered that the suit be dismissed and that the judgment of the Court below be affirmed with costs 1483 Mahoney Co. vs Cook: Default set aside and that party be cited de novo 1486 Dubordeux vs Miles: Judgment made final & signed The Court then adjourned to Court in Course Monday 8th June 1835 Present the Honorable George King P. Judge 1472 Daigle vs Thibodeau & Lavergne: At 4 O'Clock P. M. the Parish Court was opened, and the Cause of Louise Daigle against Sylvert Thibadeau and Pierre Lavergne came on for trial, and the following witnesses were sworn and testified Alexandre Daigle, Lufroy Latiolait and the following witnesses were called and sworn on the part of the Defendant, Eugene Leboeuf, Michel Leger, Louis Semar, [Page 287] Lufroy Fontenot, James YOung, Joseph Etienne Daigle and Vincent Bertrand and the following witness was then sworn on behalf of Plaintiff, Louis Guidry. Cause was submitted after argument & the Court then adjourned until Wednesday next 10 O'Clock A. M. Wednesday 10th June 1835, 10 O'Clock A.M. Court met pursuant to adjournment present as before 1472 Dagle [sic] vs Thibodeau & Lavergne: In this case there was judgment in favor of the Plaintiff perpetuating the injunction and against the Defendant for Costs of Suit. Judgment signed by Consent of Parties and the three days between the rendition & signing of the same being waived. Court then adjourned until Court in Course-- Monday 10th August 1835. Court met pursuant to adjournment Present Hon. George King 1423 Cheremier vs Lazzaretti: Continued 1431 Keller vs Taliffairro & Pierce: Continued 1453 Carriere vs Young & Constable: Continued [no number] Leger wife of Leboeuf vs Link & Elliot: Continued [Page 288] 1468 Dejean vss Keithly & Bell, Garnershu[w/umlot]: This cause being called for trial, and the Plaintiff's claim having been substantiated by a note signed by Defendant, and the Defendant making no opposition thereto. It is by reason thereof and of the Law, ordered, adjudged and decreed that the Plaintiff Felix Dejean do recover of the Defendant Hester Keithly late widow of John Davis decd. the Sum of Eighty Eight dollars and fifty cents, with interest at ten per cent from the 7th April 1829 until paid and costs of Suit. In the above cause Guy H. Bell as Garnershu having failed to appear and answer to the Claim as contained in the amended petition of Plaintiff. On motion of Plaintiff's Atty. It is ordered that judgment by Default be rendered against him-- 1471 Garrett vs Benguerel: Continued 1473 Heirs of David vs Donelly & Wilds: Continued 1474 Smith vs Auxenfant & wife: Continued by consent 1476 Garrett vs Miles: Judgment of Justice affirmed with Costs [Page 289] 1477 Garrett vs Miles: Judgment of the Justice affirmed, with Costs 1479 Lazzaretti vs Lamorandiere pere: Continued 1481 Garrett vs Miles: On motion of Appellee's Counsel. It is ordered that Charles Garrigues Esq. send up the Original Note upon which this suit was instituted on before the second Monday of December next. & Cause Continued. 1482 Mahoney Cur. vs Niblett: On motion i n this case it is ordered that Hardy Coward Esq. be directed to Sent up to the Appellate Court a regular Record or transcript of the proceedings held before him on or before the Second Monday of December next. Cause thereon Continued. 1484 Savoye wife of Ynogoso vs Ynogoso: Dismissed at Plaintiff's Costs [little cap A] 1482 Prewett vs Maxwell: Judgment of the Justice affirmed, with Costs 1485 Follain, Fux & Co. vs Miles: On motion of Defendant's Counsel in this Case-- it is ordered that the Attachment be set aside. 1486 Harris vs Miles: Judgment Confessed in favor of Plaintiff for Amount claimed in his petition, to wit the Sum of One hundred & five 66/100 Dollars with legal interest and Costs of Suit to be taxed. [Page 290] 1487 Bell vs Miles; Judgment confessed for amount as claimed in Plaintiff's petition Conditioned for a stay of six months 1489 Louaillier vs Fontenette: Continued 1490 Follain Fux & Co. vs Miller: Continued for service 1491 Dyal vs Bolner: On motion of Appellant's Counsel in this Case. It is ordered that Eugene Eagan Esq. be directed to send up to the Appelate Court, a regular Record of transcript of the proceedings held before him on or before the Second Monday of December next. Cause thereon Continued. [no marginal entry] Personally appeared in Open Court John Sterrett who made application to become a Citizen of the United States, file his report and took the oath of naturalization. Tuesday 11th August 1835 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before C. N. Garrett Deputy Sheriff Comes into open Court Lewis Andrus Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry, and gives the Court here to understand that he had appointed Charles N. Garrett his Deputy, which the Court approves. Whereupon the said Charles N. Garrett took the following oath- [Page 291] Oath of C. N. Garrett Deputy Sheriff State of Louisiana Parish of St. Landry I, Charles N. Garrett do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and further I Charles N. Garrett do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties required from the Sheriff of the Sheriff [sic] of this Parish by whom I have been appointed Deputy according to the best of my abilities and understanding, agreeably to the rules and regulations of the Constitution and laws of this State--So help me God. C. N. Garrett Sworn & subscribed to in Open Court this 11th August 1835 Robert Taylor Dy. Clerk Court 1483 Babin [sp?] vs Charlot: Ordered that the Judgment be reversed and that the Plaintiff in the original suit pay the Costs, in both Courts. 1488 Guidry vs Woods: Ordered that the two first grounds in Defendant's motion to set aside the Injunction be overrulled, and that the Cause as to its last ground & its merits be Continued. 1483 Mahony Curr. vs Cook: Continued for service Court then adjourned until 10 O'Clock on Wednesday next. [Page 292] Wednesday 12th August 1835 The Parish Judge not attending the Court was adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 O'Clock A. M. Thursday 13th August 1835 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1485 Follain Fux. & Co. vs Miles: Judgment Confessed for amount as claimed in Plaintiff's petition, with stay of Execution for Six months. Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock Friday 145h August 1835 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before The Court having disposed of all the Suits on docket, Signed the Judgments and adjourned until Court in Course-- s/ Geo. King PJudge State of Louisiana Parish of St. Landry At a Court convened this tenth day of September in the year One thousand Eight hundred and thirty five at the Court House in the Town of Opelousas composed of George King Parish Judge and Francois Coulon Devilliere pere Eugene Egan, Charles Garrigues, Michel Perrault, Robert Taylor and Andre' Neraut, Justices of the Peace in and for the aforesaid Parish, the said Court having been called for the purpose of deciding on the validity and sufficiency of the securities offered [Page 293] by Lewis Andrus Sheriff of said Parish for the faithful Collcetion and payment of the State and Parish Taxes for the present year. And the said Lewis Andrus having offered Joseph Elah Andrus Jesse Andrus, Lastrapes frere & [Co.] & Dejean & Bourgeois as his said securities, the said Court declared themselves unanimously of opinion that the said securities are sufficient & accept the same. In testimony whereof they have hereunto signed at Opelousas the day & year above written- Geo King P. Judge Francois Coulon Devillier pere Eugene Egan Garrigues Flaujac Junr. M. Perrrault Robert Taylor Andre' Neraut Justices of the Peace in and for the Parish of St. Landry Sheriff to Governor Bond for Collection of State Taxes for 1835 Recorded 15th September 1835 Know all men by these presents that Lewis Andrus, Joseph Elah Andrus, Lastrapes freres & Co., Jesse Andrus and Dejeans & Bourgeois of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto Edward D. White Governor of the State aforesaid and to his Successors in Office, in the sum of thirteen thousand One hundred and fifty five Dollars & sixteen and a fourth cents for the true and faithful payment of which they bind themselves their heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents signed with their hands and sealed with their seals at Opelousas the tenth day of September in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty five. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Lewis Andrus has been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said Lewis Andrus, shall by himself or Deputies, [Page 294] faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within the said Parish of St. Landry for the present year 1835 agreeably to Law, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force & virtue-- Signed and sealed and delivered in presence of A. Youngblood, Smith M.Miles, John Doyle Signed Lewis Andrus (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) Lastrapes Freres & Co. (seal) Dejean & Bourgeois (seal) Sheriff to Governor Bond for Collection Parish Taxes for 1835 Recorded 15th September 1835 Know all men by these presents that Lewis Andrus, Joseph Elah Andrus, Lastrapes freres, Jesse Andrus and Dejeans & Bourgeois of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry, are held and firmly bound unto Edward D. White Governor of the aforesaid State and to his Successors in Office, in the sum of five thousand seven hundred and seventy dollars, for the true and faithful payment of which they bind themselves, their heirs, Executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents signed with their hands and sealed with their seals at Opelousas the tenth day of September in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty five. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas if the said Lewis Andrus as Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry shall well and faithfully by himself or deputies Collect and account for all the Parish Taxes levied within the said Parish by the Police Jury for the present year 1835, together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue-- Lewis Andrus (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Lastrapes Freres & Co. (seal) Dejean & Bourgeois (seal) Signed and sealed and delivered in presence of A. Youngblood, Smith M. Miles, John Doyle [Page 295] Monday 14th December 1835 Court met pursuant to adjournmt. present as before 1492 Addison vs Miles: Judgt. of justice affirmed with Costs. Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 O'C. Tuesday 15th December 1835 Court met pursuant to adjournmt. Present as before and signed the judgment rendered yesterday then adjourned until Court in Course. Monday 20th February 1837 This being the day fixed by law for the holding of the Parish Court, the same met. Present the Honorable George King Judge 1498 Board of Police of the Town of Opelousas vs Reynolds: Default against appellee Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Tuesday 21 February 1837 Court met 1483 Mahony Curator vs Cook: Ordered that the former service in this case be set aside, and that Copies of petition & citation be issued for Defendant to appear at the next term of this Court, and leave granted Plff to amend his petition. 1496 Murrell vs Reynolds: Dismissed at appellant's Costs 1495 Reynolds vs Donatto & al.: Ordered in this case that the Injunction be dissolved and that the appeal be dismissed at the Costs of Appellant. 1497 Petit vs Raynolds: Judgment of Justice Peace affirmed Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning ag 9 O'Clock [Page 296] Wednesday 22d February 1837 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before, and adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Thursday 23d February 1837 Court met & adjd. until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Friday 24 February 1837 Court met & adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Saturday 25 February 1837 Court met & adjd. until Monday Morning at 9 O'Clock Monday 27 February 1837 Court met & adjd. until Tuesday Morning at 9 O'Clock Tuesday 28 February 1837 Court met & adjd. until to-morrow Morning at 9 O'Clock Wednesday 1st March 1837 Court met pursuant to adjournment & [C?] On motion, ordered that the license of Dr. J. S. Satterwhite from the Medical Board of Examiners of this State be spread upon the minutes. State of Louisiana, Medical Board of Examiners Know all men by these presents, that we, the President and members of the Medical Board of Examiners, do hereby authorise J. S. Satterwhite to exercise the profession of Physic and Surgery throughout the State of Louisiana, and enjoy all the benefits and privileges appertaining to the same. Given at the City of New Orleans, the twenty five day of April Anno Domini One thousand eight hundred and thirty four R. LeMesainier[sp?] President An. Delpeuch Secretary Members: W. Rogers M.D. R. Davidson M.D. Jno Rice M.D. Jn. Labatut M.D. [Page 297] 1493 Mouton vs Higginbotham: Judgment by Default. 1498 Board of Police vs Reynolds: Jugt. agt. appellor for costs. 1494 Breaux vs Guidry: Dismissed at Defendant's Costs. The Court then proceeded to sign the several Judgments rendered at this term, and adjourned until Court in Course. Meeting of Justices to Judge of Sufficiency of Sheriff's Bond for the year 1837 State of Louisiana, Parish of St. Landry. At the Court convened this [blank] day of March in the year One thousand eight hundred & thirty seven for the purpose of receiving the bond of Lewis Andrus Sheriff of said Parish for the performance of his duties as Sheriff and of judging of the Sufficiency of the Securities that may be tendered by him the Said Sheriff and he having offered as his Securities as aforesaid, Joseph E. Andrus Senr. Jesse Andrus & Dejean freres, the Said Court deem said Securities amply sufficient and have hereunto Signed the day and year first above written. Geo. King P. Judge Guy H. Bell Justice of the P. Robert Taylor Justice of the Peace, St. Landry, Fr. Coulon deVillier pere juge de Paix, Elm. Littell, Raphl I. Smith Justice of the Peace, Andre' Nerault J. P., James Morgan Justice of the Peace, M. Perrault, E. W. Taylor Justice Peace, Parish St. Landry-- Lewis Andrus Bond as Sheriff for the year 1837 Recorded 5th May 1837 Know all men by these presents that Lewis Andrus, Joseph Elah Andrus, Jesse Andrus and Dejeans freres of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto Edward D. White Governor of the aforesaid State and to his Successors in Office in the sum of Six thousand Dollars for the true and faithful payment Whereof they bind themselves their heirs Executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In witness whereof they have hereunto signed and affixed their Seals at Opelousas [Page 298] the third day of May in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said Lewis Andrus hath been appointed Sheriff in and of the Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said Lewis Andrus shall well and faithfully execute and make true returns according to Law of all such writs orders and process as Shall come unto his hands as Sheriff as aforesaid and well and truly pay over all sums of money that shall come unto his hands as Sheriff aforesaid, to the persons entitled by law to the Same, and shall faithfully do and perform al such other duties as may be required of in by law then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witnesses W. W. Taylor William Reed Lewis Andrus (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Dejean freres (seal) Monday 21st August 1837 This being the day fixed by law for holding the Parish Court, the same met. Present the Honorable George King Judge 1423 Cheremier vs Lazzaretti: Dismissed 1431 Keller vs Taliafero & Pierce: Continued 1441 Sittig vs Masters: Continued 1453 Carrier vs Young et al: Continued 1463 Leger wife of Leboeuf vs Link & Elliott: Continued [Page 299] 1471 Garrett vs Bereguerel: Continued 1473 Hrs. of David vs Donally & wife: Continued 1474 Smith vs Auxenfants & wife: Continued 1479 Lazzaretti vs Larmorandiere pere: Continued 1481 Garrett vs Miles: Dismissed 1482 Mahony Cur. vs Niblett: ordered that a mandamus issue in this case, commanding Hardy Conard [sp?] Esq. to make a regular transcript fo the proceeding had in this case before him. 1483 Mahony Cur. vs Cook: Former order Extended 1488 Guidry vs Woods & als: Settled & dismissed at Defendants Costs 1489 Louaillier vs Fontenette fmc: Dismissed at Plaintiff's Costs 1490 Follain, Fux & Co. vs Miller : Continued for Service. 1491 Doyal vs Bolner: Continued. [Page 300] 1493 Mouton vs Higgenbotham: Ordered that this suit be revived in the name of the Heirs of Plaintiff to wit: Sosthene Mouton, Edmond Mouton and .... Mouton wife of Cornelius Voorhies. 1499 Shea & Truso [sp?] vs Reynolds: Continued 1500 Gradenigo fmc vs Zepherin fmc: Continued 1501 Lum vs Morgan: Ordered that this Suit be dismissed at Plaintiff's Costs, the proceedings had therein, before the Justice of the Peace being null & void in law. 1502 Isabelle vs Willis: Continued 1503 Lastrapes vs Myevre [sp?]: Continued There being no further business before the Court the same adjourned until Court in Course. Monday 19 February 1838 Court met pursuant to adjournment present the Hon. George King 1503 Lastrapes vs Myevre: After arguments of Counsel held under advisement. 1483 Mahjony Cur. vs Cook: Judgment by Default 1505 Creasy vs Brandt: Judgment confessed for amount claimed to wit one hundred and forty three dollars [Page 301] John Cochran & John McFerron Sworn as Deputies Appeared in Open Court Lewis Andrus Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry who signified to the Court that he wished to appoint John Cockran his Deputy and John McFerron his Deputy and jailer all which being approved by the Court, on Motion they severally took the oath required by Law [illegible mark]. Court then adjourned from day to day until Monday 26th Instant. Monday 26 February 1838 Court met & adjourned until the 6th March next Tuesday 6th March 1838 1483 Mahony Cur. vs Cook and 1504 Davy vs Allen: On motion & by consent of parties, ordered that these causes be fixed for the 17 Inst. Court then signed the judgments rendered and adjourned until Court in Course. Saturday 17th March 1838 Court met pursuant to adjournment for the trial of the Causes Set for to day 1504 Davy vs Allen: When Several depositions were taken in this case and -aiase [sp?] paid over until next Court. Tuesday 20th March 1838 James McCaulay Oath as Parish Surveyor At a Special Court holden for the purpose of qualifying James McCaulay as Parish Surveyor. Present the Hon. George King Judge Personally appeared James M. Caulay and produced his Commission as Parish Surveyor in and for the Parish of St. Landry. Whereupon the Court administered the [Page 302] following oath (towit) "I James McCaulay do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and further I James McCaulay do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as Surveyor for the Parish of St. Landry according to the best of my abilities and understanding agreeably to the rules and regulations of the Constitution and the laws of the State. So help me God" (signed) James M. Caulay Sworn & Subscribed in Open Court, this 20 March 1838. Test. Robert Taylor Clk. Thursday 5 April 1838 Curthbert Garrard Sworn as Deputy Clerk At a Special Court holden for the purpose. Present the Hon. George King Judge Robert Taylor Clerk of the District, Parish & Probate Courts appeared and Signified his wish to the Court that he wanted to appoint Cuthbert B. Garrard his Deputy which being approved by the Court, the Court proceeded to administer the oath required by Law. Monday 21 May 1838 Harrison Rogers Sworn as Deputy Sheriff At a Special Court convened for the purpose Present the Honorable George King Judge Appeared personally Lewis Andrus Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry who signified to the Court his wish to appoint Harrison Rogers his Deputy , which being Approved by the Court, the Court administered the oath required by law [Page 303] Proceedings of Court of Justices Accepting the Securities of Sheriff for Collection of State & Parish Taxes for the year 1837 State of Louisiana Parish of St. Landry At a Court of Justices of the aforesaid Parish, holden this day the 30th day of September in the year One thousand Eight hundred & thirty seven, and convened for the purpose of deciding on the validity of, and accepting, the Securities offered by Lewis Andrus Esquire Sheriff of Said Parish for the faithful Collection of & paying over the State & Parish taxes of Said Parish, the said Sheriff offered for his Securities as aforesaid Messrs. Joseph Elah Andrus, Jesse Andrus, Lastrapes & Benquerel and Dejean freres, which the said Court deemed sufficient and unanimously accepted. In testimony whereof the members of said Court have hereunto signed the day & year above written-- Guy H. Bell Justice of the Peace St. Landry James Morgan Justice of the Peace St. Landry D. C. Sittig Justice of the Peace Fr. Coulon Devilliers pere Judge de Paise de la Paroisse St. Landry Elm. Littell Justice of peace, St. Landry Christophe Steel, Justice Peace, St. Landry M. Perrault Judsge de Paix Paroisse St. Landry A. Clark Justice of the Peace St. Landry Robert Taylor Justice of the Peace St. Landry E. W. Taylor Justice Peace acting in & for the Parish of St. Landry Andre Neraut Juge de paix Dominique Richard Geo King P. Judge Sheriff to Governor Bond for Collection of State tax 1837 Received 20th June 1838 and Recorded 9th July 1838 Know all men by these presents that we Lewis Andrus, Joseph E. Andrus Senr., Jesse Andrus, Dejeans Freres, and Lastrapes & Benguerel of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto Edward D. White Governor of the aforesaid State and to his Successors in Office in the sum of Sixteen thousand seven hundred and thirty four dollars & forty five cents, for the [Page 304] true and faithful payment of which be [sic] bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this thirteenth day of September in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Lewis Andrus hath been appointed Sheriff in and of the Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said Lewis Andrus shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within the Said Parish of St. Landry for the present year Eighteen hundred and thirty seven agreeably to law, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void. Otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Lewis Andrus (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Lastrapes & Benguerel (seal) Dejean freres & Co. (seal) Signed Sealed & acknowledged in presence of Wiliam Wilson, L. G. DeKerlegand, Jno. L. Daniel, Gilbert Sloan. Sheriff to Governor Bond Know all men by these presents that we Lewis Andrus, Joseph E. Andrus Senr., Jesse Andrus, Dejeans freres and Lastrapes & Benguerel of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto Edward D. White Governor of the aforesaid State and to his Successors in Office in the sum of Ten thousand three hundred & thirteen dollars & seventy [Page 305] nine cents, for the true and faithful payment of which be [sic] bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto signed and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this thirtieth day of September Anno Domini One thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Lewis Andrus Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry aforesaid hath received the assessment roll of the taxable property assessed within the said Parish for the present year by the Police Jury of Said Parish amounting to the Sum of Eight thousand two hundred & fifty One dollars, & three cents. Now if the said Lewis Andrus Sheriff as aforesaid shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all the Parish taxes levied within the Said Parish of Saint Landry by the Police Jury for the present year, One thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void. Otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Lewis Andrus (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Lastrapes & Benguerel (seal) Dejean freres & Co. (seal) Witness William Wilson, L. G. DeKerlegand, Jno. L. DAniel, Gilbert Sloan [Page 306] Monday 20 August 1838 This being the day fixed by law for the holding of the Parish Court, the same convened. Present the Honorable George King Judge 1431 Keller vs Taliferro & Pierre: Dismissed at Plaintiff's costs. 1441 Sittig vs Masters: Continued 1453 Carriere vs Young et al: Continued 1463 Leger wife of Leboeuf vs Link & Elliot: Dismissed at Plaintiff's Costs. 1471 Garrett vs Benguerel: Continued 1474 Smith vs Auxenfants & Wife: Dismissed at Plaintiff's Costs. 1479 Lazzaretti vs Lamorandiere: Dismissed 1482 Mahony Cur. vs Niblett: Continued 1490 Follain Fux & Co. vs Miller: Continued 1491 Doyal vs Bolner: continued 1499 Shea & Tniss [sp?] v Reynolds: Continued [Page 307] 1500 Gradenigo fmc vs Zepherin fmc: Continued 1502 Isabelle vs Willis: Continued 1504 DAvy vs Allen: Judgment for Defendant against Plaintiff for costs of suit. 1506 Wright vs Miller: Continued 1507 Guidry vs Coward & als: Continued 1509 Buotte [sp?] fmc vs Landry fs.: Continued 1510 Thayer vs Reynolds: Judgment of Justice affirmed 1483 Mahony Cur. vs Cook and 1571 Hollier vs Green Jr.: These causes are fixed for trial on to-morrow. The Court then adjd. until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Tuesday 21 August 1838 Court met pursuant to adjurnment Present as before 1473 Hrs. of David vs Donally & Wilds: Continued 1493 Hrs. of Mouton vs Higgenbotham: Judgment by Default made final for amt. claimed to wit One hundred & four 37/100 dollars. [Page 308] 1508 Kehler & Lutz vs Akison Jr. & als: Continued 1511 Hollier vs Green Jr.: This cause came on for trial and the evidence being closed after argument, of Counsel the same was held under consideration. 1483 Mahony Cur. vs Cook: After arguments of counsel on the exception fixed herein by Defendant's Counsel. It is ordered that the same be overruled, and there be judgment in favor of Plaintiff for $150.62-1/2 cts. with 5 Pr. Ct. int. from 6 March 1838 & Costs. Court then adjourned from day to day until Saturday 25 August 1838 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before. 1483 Mahony Cur. vs Cook and 1493 Muton vs Higgenbotham: The Court signed the Judgments rendered in these two cases and then adjourned until Court in Course. Meeting of Magistrates to judge of Sufficiency of Sureties Offered by Sheriff State of Louisiana, Parish of St. Landry. At a Court Convened this thirteenth day of July in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight for the purpose of receiving the bonds of Lewis Andrus Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry, for the collection of the State and Parish taxes of Said Parish and of judging of the Sufficiency of the Securities that may be tendered by him the Said Sheriff. And he having offered as his Securities as aforesaid Joseph Elah Andrus Senr., Jesse Andrus, Lastrapes & Benquerelle and Dejean Freres & Co., the said Court deemed said Securities amply sufficient [Page 309] and have hereunto signed the day and year first above written-- (signed) Geo King P. Judge, Guy H. Bell Justice of the Peace St. Landry, Robert Taylor Justice of the Peace St. Landry, James Morgan, Christopher Steel, Francois Coulon Devillier pere, Dominique Richard, A. Clark, Isaac Griffith. Sheriff's Bond for Collection of State Taxes Recorded 21 September 1838 Robert Taylor Clerk Know all men by these presents that we Lewis Andrus, Joseph E. Andrus Senr., Jesse Andrus, Lastrapes & Benguerel & Dejean Freres & Co. of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto Edward D. White Governor of the aforesaid State and to his Successors in Office in the sum of Sixteen thousand five hundred & sixty one dollars & thirty seven cts. for the true and faithful payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this fifteenth day of September Anno Domini One thousand Eight hundred and thirty eight. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Lewis Andrus hath been appointed Sheriff in and of the Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said Lewis Andrus shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State, within the Said Parish of St. Landry, for the present year One thousand eight hundred and thirty Eight agreeably to law, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed, Sealed & acknowledged in presence of Jno. L. Daniel B. Debaillon Lewis Andrus (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Lastrapes & Benguerel (seal) Dejean Freres & Co. (seal) [Page 310] Sheriff's Bond for Collection of parish Taxes Recorded 21st September 1838 Robert TAylor Clk. Know all men by these presents that we Lewis Andrus, Joseph E. Andrus, Jesse Andrus, Lastrapes & Benguerel and Dejean Freres & Co. of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto Edward D. White Governor of the aforesaid State and to his Successors in Office in the sum of [blank] for the true and faithfull [sic] payment of which he [sic] bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto signed and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this fifteenth day of September Anno Domini One thousand Eight hundred and thirty eight. The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound Lewis Andrus Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry aforesaid hath received the assessment roll of the taxable property assessed within the said Parish for the present year by the Police Jury of Said Parish amounting to the Sum of [blank]. Now if the said Lewis Andrus Sheriff as aforesaid shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all the Parish taxes levied within the Said Parish of Saint Landry by the Police Jury for the present year One thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void. Otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed Sealed and acknowledge in presence of M. L. Daniel Bt. Debaillon Lewis Andrus (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Lastrapes & Benguerel (seal) Dejean Freres & Co. (seal) [Page 311] Monday 19 August 1839 This being the day for the holding of the Parish Court, the same met. Present the Honorable George king Judge 1453 Carriere vs Young et al: Continued by Consent 1471 Garrett vs Ben[u?]guerel: Continued 1473 Hrs. of David vs Donally & Wilds: Continued 1482 Mahony Cur. vs Neblett: Continued 1491 Doyal vs Bolner: Continued 1499 Sheatt Tuiso [sp?] vs Reyenolds: Dismissed at Appellants Costs 1500 Gradenigo fmc vs Zepherin fmc: Continued 1502 Isabelle vs Willis: Continued 1490 Follain Fux & Co. vs Miller: Continued for service 1509 Birotte [sp?] fmc vs Landry: Judgment by Default against Appellee Francois Birotte f.m.c. 1511 Hollier vs Green Jr.: Judgment of Justice of the Peace affirmed with Costs. [Page 312] 1512 Donat Fux Application: It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the Notice required by law had been duly published and not opposition having been made to the prayer of the applicant's petition. It is ordered that the same be confirmed & homologated. 1517 Lenormand vs Bourge: By consent of the Parties in this suit. It is ordered that the Judgment of the Justice of the Peace be affirmed with Costs. 1513 Lavergne vs Va-i- [sp?]: By consent of the Parties by their Attornies in this suit. It is ordered that the judgment of the Justice of the Peace be affirmed with Costs. Court then adjourned until to morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Tuesday 20 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1514 Edmond Richard vs Sylvert Thibodeau: On motion this case it is ordered that the Record be amended with instructions to the Justice of the Peace to issue citation of Appeal returnable on the 3d Monday of February next 1508 Wright vs Miller: Judgment by Default 1519 Carriere vs Doucet wife of Thibodeau: Continued and by Consent of the parties. It is ordered that such testimony as is legal, that was taken down by the Justice of the Peace, Shall be used on the trial of this cause. [Page 313] 1509 Birotte f.m.c. vs Landry fils.: Judgment by consent for $22 with 5 Pr. Cent from the date of this Judgment, with stay of Execution for 6 months. Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Wednesday 21 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1507 Guidry vs Coward & als: After the argument on the Exceptions filed herein by Defendants. It is ordered that the same be sustained, and that this suit be dismissed at Plaintiff's Costs. 1508 Kohler & Lutz vs Atkson & als: After the argument of the Exceptions filed herein by Defendants. It is ordered that the same be sustained, and that this suit be dismissed at Plaintiff's costs. 1441 Sitting vs Masters: This cause being called and after the Evidence and arguments of Counsel. It is ordered that the Judgment of the Justice of the Peace be annulled and reversed and that Plaintiff have judgment against Defendant for Nine dollars & Costs of both Courts. 1520 Guilbeau & Smith vs Fisher & Vanemburgh: Continued on affidavit of Defendants. 1516 Bassett vs Creasy: On motion of Defendant's Counsel it is ordered by the Court, that Plaintiff produce the book of Account in Open Court in which the matters in Controversy are charged. 1515 St. [sp?] Bt. Galeneaux vs Isabelle: Dismissed Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock [Page 314] Thursday 22 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before. Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Friday 23 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before. Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Saturday 24 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before. 1500 Wright vs Miller: Judgment by default made final for amount claimed. 1507 Guidry vs Coward & als and Kochler & Lutz vs Ackison Jr. & als: On motion for new trial in these two causes being presented to the Curt by the Plaintiff's Attornies, ordered by the Court, that the same be filed, & that the Court be adjourned from day to day until Saturday next for the purpose of hearing the parties on the said motion. 1518 Smyth vs Fisher & Vanemburgh: Continued by Consent 1516 Bassett vs Creasy: Continued on affidavit of Defendant Court then adjourned until Monday Morning at 9 O'Clock Monday 26 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before Court then adjourned until to-morrow Morning until 9 O'Clock [Page 315] Tuesday 27 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before. Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Wednesday 28 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before. Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Thursday 29 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before. Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Friday 30 August 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before. Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Saturday 31 Autgust 1839 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before. 1507 Guidry vs Coward & als and Kohler & Lutz vs Ackison Jr. & als: This being the day fixed for the argument of the motions for new trials filed in these two causes, the same wee considered of by the Court and ordered that they be overruled. the Court then proceeded to sign the judgments rendered therein. Court then adjourned until Court in Course. Monday 11 November 1839 H. Rogers Deputy Shff At a Court convened for the purpose hereinafter named. Present Hon. George King Judge . Appeared James Morgan Esq. Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry and asked [Page 316] the approbation of the court to appoint Harrison Rogers his Deputy which was granted, whereupon the Court proceeded to administer the oath required by Law. Sheriff's Bond as Sheriff Recorded 20 February 1840 Know all men by these presents that James Morgan, Jonathan Harris and Jesse Lum of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry, are held and firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State and to his Successors in Office, in the sum of Six thousand Dollars, for the true and faithful payment whereof they bind themselves their heirs Executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In witness whereof they have hereunto signed and affixed their Seals at Opelousas this sixth day of November in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said James Morgan hath been appointed Sheriff in and of the Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said James Morgan shall well and faithfully execute and make true returns according to Law of all such writs, orders and process as Shall come unto his hands as Sheriff as aforesaid, to the persons entitled by law to the same, and shall faithfully do and perform all such other duties as may be required of him by law, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness Sam C. Craft B. Debaillon James Morgan (seal) Jonathan Harrris (seal) Jesse Lum (seal) Sheriff's bond For the Collection of State Taxes Enregistered 20 February 1840 Know all men by these presents that we James Morgan, Christopher Steel, George R. King, William H. Gray, Green Hudspeth, Jonathan Harris & Benjamin R. Rogers of the State of [Page 317] Louisiana & Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State, and to his Successors in Office in the sum of fifteen thousand, one hundred and fifty two dollars and fifty cents, for the true and faithful payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs, Executors and administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this thirtieth day of December Anno Domini One thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound James Morgan hath been appointed Sheriff in and of the Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said James Morgan shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within the Said Parish of St. Landry for the present year One thousand eight hundred and thirty nine agreeably to law, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed, Sealed & acknowledged in presence of George W. Addison Benj. F. Linton James Morgan Christopher Steel Geo. R. King Wm H. Gray Green Hudspeth Jonathan Harris Benj R. Rogers Sheriff's Bond for Collection of Parish Taxes Enregistered Know all men by these presents that we James Morgan, Christopher Steel, George R. King, William H. Gray, Green Hudspeth, Jonathan Harris & Benjm R. Rogers of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State and to his Successors in Office in the sum of Eight thousand [Page 318] four hundred and eighty five dollars and forty cents for the true and faithful payment of which We bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto signed and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this thirtieth day of December Anno Domini, One thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine. The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas James Morgan Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry aforesaid hath received the assessment roll of the taxable property assessed within the said Parish for the present year by the Police Jury of Said Parish amounting to the Sum of [blank]. Now if the said Lewis Andrus Sheriff as aforesaid shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all the Parish taxes levied within the Said Parish of Saint Landry by the Police Jury for the present year, One thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of George W. Addison Benj. F. Linton James Morgan Christopher Steel Geo. R. King Wm. H. Gray Green Hudspeth Jonathan Harris Benj R. Rogers [Page 319] Monday 17 August 1840 This being the day fixed by law for the holding of the Parish Court, the same met. Present the Hon. George King Judge 1514 Richard vs Thibodeau: Continued Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Tuesday 18 August 1840 Court met pursuant to adjournmetn. Present as before 1537 Bogard vs Hickman: The death of Defendant being suggested. On motion it is ordered that this suit be revived against the widow & Heirs of Defendant Deceased--towit Mary M. Clark his widow and Ann Eliza Hickman wife of David Morgan, Mary Cicily Hickman wife of [blank Fitch], Joseph Leonard Hickman, Joshua Tramel [sp?] Hickman, Martha Elizabeth Hickman, John Clark Hickman, Evaline Hickman, Gabriel Hickman and Caroline HIckman children and Heirs of Deceased. Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Wednesday 19 August 1840 Court met pursuant to adjournment present as before 1525 Lee vs Creasy: Judgment by Default 1526 Harrison Liq. [sp?] vs Satterwhite: Judgment by Default [Page 320] 1527 Harmon Liqr. [sp?] vs Creasy: Judgment by default 1529 Satterwhite vs Emerson: Judgment by Default 1535 Hawkins widow Preston vs Creasy: Judgment by Default Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock A.M. Thursday 20 August 1840 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1539 Fisher & Vanemburgh vs Allen: Continued 1576 Basett vs Creasy: Continued Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Friday 21 August 1840 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1471 Garrett vs Benguerel and 1473 Hrs. of David vs Donally & Wilds: Continued 1482 Mahony Cur. vs Neblett: Transferred to Parish Calcasieu 1490 Follain, Tux & Co. vs Miller: Continued for Service [Page 321] 1491 Doyal vs Bolner: Dismissed 1500 Gradenigo fmc vs Zepherin fmc: Continued 1502 Isabelle vs Wilis: Continued for Service 1518 Smyth vs Fisher & Vanemburgh: Judgment affirmed with Costs. 1520 Guilbeau & Smith vs Fisher & Vanemburgh: Continued 1521 R. & I. [J?] Smith vs Fisher & Vanemburgh: Continued 1522 Bassett vs Fiher & Vanemburgh: Continued 1523 Dejean freres vs Lacomb: Judgment by Confession made final 1524 Lutz vs Labiche: Continued 1453 Carriere vs Young et al: Continued 1531 Andrus Admr. vs Emerson: Judgment of Justice of Peace affirmed with Costs. 1532 Carriere, Gradenigo & Co. vs Emerson: Continued 1533 Sittig vs Billington: Continued [Page 322] 1534 Smythe vs Delbourg [sp?]: Dismissed at Appellant's Costs 1536 Continued 1538 Pitre vs Pitre fils: Continued 1530 Bell & Abernathy vs Knox: Continued Saturday 22 August 1840 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before Court then adjourned until Monday morning at 9 O'Clock Monday 24 August 1840 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Tuesday 25 August 1840 Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before 1525 Lee vs Creasy: Judgment by Default made final affirming Judgment of Justice of the Peace 1527 Harmon Liqr. vs Crasy: Judgment by Default made final, affirming Judgment of Justice of the Peace 1528 Harmon Liq. vs Garrett: Continued 1535 Hawkins widow Preston vs Creasy: On motion in this case of Plaintiff's Attorney. It is ordered that the Default heretofore entered be set aside, and Judgment by Default be now taken. [Page 323] 1530 Bell & Abernathy vs Knox: On motion in this case, it is ordered that the Defendant bee permitted to amend by pleading prescription & case continued 1526 Harmon Liqr. vs Satterwhite: Judgment of Justice of the Peace reversed and judgment against Plaintiff for Costs both courts 1529 Satterwhite vs Emerson: Judgment by Default made final, that Judgment of Justice of the Peace be affirmed with Costs of both Courts Court then adjourned until Court in Course Monday 15 February 1841 This being the day fixed by law for the holding of the Parish Court, the same met. Present the HOnorable George King Judge 1471 Garrett vs Benguerel: Continued 1473 Hrs. of David vs Donally & Wilds: Continued 1490 Follain Tux & Co. vs Miller: Continued for Service 1500 Gradenigo fmc vs Zepherin fmc: Continued 1514 Richard vs Thibodeau: Continued 1516 Bassett vs Creasy: Judgment of Justice of the Peace affirmed with costs of both Courts [Page 324] 1519 Carriere vs Doucet wife of Thibodeau: This cause coming on for trial, it is admitted that Plaintiff was born 1 September 1817 and that the Defendant Celeste Doucet wife of Sylvert Thibodeau is the mother of the Plaintiff, and being submitted it is ordered by the Court that the Judgment of the Justice of the Peace be reversed it is further ordered that the Plaintiff pay the Costs of both Courts 1528 Harmon Liqr. vs Garrett: On motion of Defendant's Attorney it is ordered by the Court that the Plaintiff be ruled to answer the interrogatories propounede to him in Defendant's answer. Cause thereupon Continued 1530 Bell & Abernathy vs Knox: Continued 1535 Hawkins widow Preston vs Creasy: Judgment of Justice of the Peace affirmed with costs of both Courts 1522 Bassett vs Fisher & Vanemburg: On motion of Plaintiff's Attorney it is ordered that this suit be revived against Admr. of the Est. of John M. Fisher Decd. and it is further ordered that as to the Defendant Gilbert Vanemburg the Judgement of the Justice of the Peace be affirmed with Costs of both Courts 1537 Bogard vs Hickman: On motion of Plaintiff's Attorney it is ordered by the Court, that the former order herein made be set aside and that this suit be revived against David Morgan Admr. of the Estate of Gabriel Hickman Deceased. 1542 Gradenigo fmc vs Anderson: Judgment of Justice of the Peace affirmed with costs of both courts Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock [Page 325] Tuesday 16 February 1841 Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before [two illegible single letter initials - appear to be 'V. V.'] 1540 Petit vs Growin [sp?]: After the evidence and arguments of Counsel in this case, the same was held under advisement [V. V.?] 1530 Valetti vs Dejean: Judgement by Default 1520 Guilbeau & Smith vs Fisher & Vanemburgh: On motion of Plaintiff's Attorney, it is ordered by the Court that this Suit be revived against the Heirs and legal Representatives of the Defendant John M. Fisher Decd. 1521 B. & I. Smith vs Fisher & Vanemburgh: On motion of Plaintiff's Attorney, it is ordered by the Court that this Suit be revived against the Heirs and legal Representatives of the Defendant John M. Fisher Decd. 1543 Bassett vs Wilkins: Judgment by Default 1544 Bassett vs Wilkins: Judgment by Default 153o Valetti vs Dejean: By consent of parties in this case it is ordered that the Plaintiff have judgment for the amt. rendered by the judgment of the Justice of the Peace, and by consent of parties it is further ordered that the Plaintiff pay the Costs of both courts. Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Wednesday 17 February 1841 Court met pursuant to adjournmt. and then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock [Page 326] Thursday 18 February 1841 Court met pursuant to adjournment, and then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Friday 19 February 1841 Court met pursuant to adjournment, and then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Saturday 20 February 1841 Court met pursuant to adjournment, and then adjourned until Monday morning at 9 O'Clock Monday 22 February 1841 Court met pursuant to adjournment, present the Hon. George King Judge 1545 J[I?]adoin fmc vs Emerson: Judgment by Default 1543 Bassett vs Wilkins: This cause coming on for trial. It is ordered by the Court that it be cumulated with No. 1544 William H. Bassett M. Wilkins, and the Plaintiff having established his claim to the Satisfaction of the Court, it is ordered adjudged and decreed that he have judgment and do recover of the Defendant the sum of Forty Eight 75/100 dollars and the Costs of the first Suit in both courts. It is further decreed by the Court that the Plaintiff pay the costs of the later suit No. 1544 in both Courts. Court then adjourned until Saturday next at 9 O'Clock Saturday 27 February 1841 Court met pursuant to adjournment, present as before J[I?]doin fmc vs Emerson: Judgment of the Justice of the Peace affirmed. 1541 Ackison Jr. widonee [sp?] vs Stewart: Judgment of the Justice of the Peace affirmed. [Page 327] Wednesday 7 April 1841 At a Court holden Specially for the purpose Present the Hon. Geo. King Judge Personally appeared James Morgan Esq. Shff of the Parish of St. Landry who having obtained the approbation of the Parish Court, appointed Thomas T. Morgan his Deputy who with the approbation of the Court aforesaid also named Harrison Rogers his Deputy. Whereupon the Judge administered the oath required by law severally to the said Deputies. V. V. V. [sp?] Court then adjourned V. V. [sp?] Source: Family History Library Microfilm #1412749, Item 2, Court Minute Book, 1813-1841, Pages 286- 327.