Burke County NcArchives Court.....Court Minutes, Burke County 1799-1807 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Barbara R. Cantrell brtrill@bellsouth.net February 21, 2009, 8:33 pm Source: Lds Microfilm Written: 1799-1807 BURKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY COURT MINUTES Abstracts pertaining to surnames including: Robertson/Robinson, Wilcher, Lavender, Walton, Lane/Lain, England, Ballew, Rust and others. 1799-1807 Pages 9-769 LDS microfilm 370,128 PART I 6 JAN 1799 p. 9 Jurors included Joshua Ballew, Benjamin Rose Unknown page OCT session 1803 jury to JAN session 1804 Included #5 Ballows, #25 Thomas Wilcher p. 12 Ordered by court that Thomas Wilcher, William Davenport and John Hall be appointed assessors for the town of Morganton for the ensuing year and make report Charles Lavender vs. Anthony Lavender} garnishee Oaths of William Walton, Jr. Sworn saith that he oweth Anthony Lavendar nothing, that he is in the possession of a negro wench named Venus and child named Lindey which he obtained by his wife's _____, which at her death is to be divided between 8 legatees ... Her child by William Lavender as he hath understood and doth believe and that Anthony Lavender is one of the 8 children, that he supposes the two negroes worth four hundred pounds currency. 1799 P. 22 Jurors for APR term appointed included #28 Peter Rust p. 23 Deeds Abner (?) Hanby to Elizabeth McKinney(?) p. 26 Tillmon Walton to William Walton Bill of sale for 3 negro slaves therein described 8 DEC 1798, proved in open court by Thomas Walton p. 41 Josiah Brandon vs. William Walton Anderson Lavender } on Lob-n plea mab-m with____ Richard Font-one (Fortune?) William Davenport, John Hall and Thomas Welcher assessor for town , property Morganton report value 25, 16, 10,0 pp. 45, 46 Waightsell Avery vs. Samuel Bright 1799 JUL Session p.48 Grand jurors included #5 John Logan p. 52 Jurors included #5 Thomas Wlcher p. 58 Jurors included #7 John England p. 60 State vs. James Robinson } indictment in ____tment ____ Not guilty Jurors included John England OCT 1799 p. 72 Jurors included Thomas Wilcher p. 81 Jury to view road From where Jas. Neely did live and Sam'l Mor--- and Smith Ship… Jurors included John Logan, Ephraim Logan p. 82 Jurors for next session included Joseph England, Francis Ballow p. 83 Deeds-29 OCT 1799 William Sutherland to William Walton for 400 acres Witness-William Davenport p. 84 18 SEP 1799 Sale of negroes witnessed by Robert Logan 23 MAY 1799 Thomas Bell to William Culbertson Witness Tilmon Walton JAN 1800 p. 88 Grand jurors included #15 Joseph England Overseer of road-Thomas England (Out of order) p. 84 Petit. jurors this term William Walton, Sr. John England p. 93 Stephen Ballew produced scalp of a varmon (sic) p. 94 Basheba England vs. Jas. Ross and wife p. 96 Jurors included Peter Rust, Robert Ballow p. 97 State vs. Margaret Ross Allowance for maintenance of base-born child begotten on body of Margaret Ross by John England, the reputed father (Out of order) p. 96 Grand jurors included Peter Rust, David Rust, Robert Ballew p. 101 Road workers included Benjamin Rose p. 102 Jurors for APR session included Peter Rust p. 109 Court elected a com------ in the county of Burke Those present included Hodge Reburn p. 111 Commissioners included William Walton Robert Logan appointed in room of Joseph Young p. 112 Joseph Spencer vs. Thomas Lain? } Jury found 144 _____ and ____ in the suit and claims by John McClasky p. 116 Jas. Greenlee vs. Henry Inman } attachment in commission formed by Wm. Ervin J.P. Roberson and thereon 27 FEB 1800 lived on 47 acres of land lying on Linnville River that Jas. Greenlee conveyed to Henry Inman p. 117 taxes collected by men including W. Benjamin Aa-----s taken in Cap. Hodge Reburn's company p. 118 ordered John England be overseer of a road from fork at the widow Englands to the Loveland Ford on the Catawba hands-Rob. Grasby, Lott Berry, Wm. B., Zack Ewing, Sam'l Goldsmith, Wm. Sutherland, Wm. Duckworth, Wm. Deal, Henry De----, Jon. Duckworth, John England, Joseph England, Ephraim Ewilng, John Tizard? JUL 1800 p. 125 Jurors included Robert Ballow JUL 1800 p. 138 Jurors included John Robeson, Sr. JUL 1800 Deeds p. 142 Joseph Rust, Sr. to Joseph Rust, Jr, 100 acres, 6 AUG 1799 Oath of Rob't Logan p. 147 Petit. Jurors included Tillmon Walton p. 148 John Binfield or Birchfield gave evidence on behalf of the state against John Ray, indicted in Morgan Superior Court and that this deponent sworn hath received des---- from the same nor any part thereof p, 150 Simeon Jones-oath, bound over to give evidence in behalf of the state against John Ray in ---Morgan Superior Court and despondent hath not received satisfaction for same Jurors included Robert Ballow, David Rust, Peter Rust David Rust prosecutor p. 151 State vs. Alexander Andrews} on motion for David Rust from prosecutor David Rust, pay cash---set aside Prosecutor comes into open court and confesses and agrees to pay Peter Rust, Enoch Rust and relinquishes his and ---- and ---ood against Andrew Alexander, def. Jurors included James Day, John Day, David Rust, Peter Rust p. 152 Margaret Ross vs. John England} maintenance of base-born child Ann Hale? vs. John Webb} maintenance of base-born child p. 153 overseer William Duckworth in room of John England of road from widow Englands to the Lovelady Ford p. 154 road workers included Reuben Coffee, sr. and R. Coffee, Jr. Delinquent jurors included John Robinson and Jonathan Balow} fined p. 155 Jurors for JAN 1801 included Joshua Ballow, Peter Rust, William Robinson, Samuel England p. 157 OCT 1800 Deeds recorded included William Walton to Moses Franklin, 100 acres, 18 NOV 1800, acknowledged in open court by William Walton Witness in another deed-George Walton p. 164 Thomas England vs. Robert Craig} jury found for the defendant p. 169 Margaret Ross vs. John England} allow for maintenance of base-born child p. 172 Men to patrol in Morganton included William Walton p. 175 Jurors for APR 1801 included Daniel England JAN 1801 p. 180 Deeds recorded Reuben Cole? Coffee? To Thomas C-e , 200 acres MAR 1799, proved in open court by John Ray JAN 1801 p. 184 Bills of Sale Elizabeth Burchfield to William England, black horse, 5 DEC 1798 APR 1801 p. 186 wolf scalp, William England Overseer of road, John Logan, road leading to Rutherford from Burke, Ephraim Logan APR 1801 p. 188 Jurors included William Bellow, Joseph England, Robert Criswell (Our of order ) p. 184 Overseer John Logan in room of Richard Fortune Hands included Ephraim Logan p. 1 96 Ordered overseer from the forks above John McDowell's to Polg---'s old place Hands included David Rust, Jesse Martin, B--- Martin, Eley? Robertson, Joseph R-hy JUL 1801 p. 201 Jurors included Thomas Wright, Thomas Welcher, Peter Rust, Shepherd Bowman, Benj. Coffee APR 1801 p. 205 Deeds William Walton, Jr., to James Greenlee, 11 MAR 1801 p. 209 Deeds Thomas Roberts to John Buchanon, 28 MAR 1801 p. 213 Letter of administration to Elizabeth Hill the widow of William Hill, Sr. Panel included Thomas England, William Robison p. 231 John_____ to William Walton, 100 acres, 1 APR 1801 OCT 1801 p. 253 Inventory of estate of William Colbert returned into court by William Walton, administrator p. 256 Deeds Thomas Case to William Ray, 22 acres, 20 DEC 1800, oath by Samuel Ray p. 266 McGormy to James Greenlee, 15 OCT 1791 JAN 1802 p. 266 Tillman Walton vs. John McDowell} found for plaintiff Jury included Thomas Welcher p. 275 Road workers included Martin, Thomas Bellow, David Rusk (sic) p. 276 David Coxe be overseer of road in room of John Robertson p. 277 One of patrollers for town of Morganton was George Stratton, 1802 p. 284 David Brown to John Robertson 200 acres, 25 JAN 1802 p. 287 James Moore, Sr., to Joseph Moore, Jr,, a negro girl, 13 APR 1796, proved by Thomas Ballew APR 1802 p. 299 State vs. George Walton} jury found not guilty p. 300 Jurors included Tillman Walton Ephraim Logan, delinquent juror p. 308 Deeds Joseph England to George Walton, 10 APR 1802 p. 309 Joseph England to James Garrison, 20 FEB 1802 JUL 1802 p. 317 Wolf scalps by Richard Robinson p. 322 State vs. Tillman Walton Not guilty p. 323 Orphans Rachell and Feerebee Cantral, orphans and children of Martha Palmer brought to court p. 329 Jurors for OCT 1802 included #24 John Wray p. 330 Deeds William Walton to Andrew Derryberry, 100 acres, 27 JUL 1802 SEP 1802 p. 334 Delinquent jurors included John Wray, William Loving OCT 1802 p. 345 Job Morgan, overseer of the road leading from Morgantown toward Rutherford as far as to Jas. Templetons in room of William Robinson p. 347 Deeds William Walton to Archibald Colby?, 100 acres, 10 JUL 1802, proved by John Walton p. 348 Thomas McIntyre to William Walton 200 acres, 30 JAN 1801 William Walton to Tho. B. Sample, 10 OCT 1802 p. 349 William Walton to William Gillispe, 500 acres, 13 AUG 1802, witness John Walton William Walton to Anthony Walton, 400 acres, 9 OCT 1802 p. 351 William Walton to William McEntyre, bill of sale, 3 negroes, 11 OCT 1802, witness John Walton William McEntyre to Charles Walton James Walton, Affsid? Walton, deed of gift, 3 slaves, 11 OCT 1802, witness John Walton Alexander Carter, Mary Porter of Mecklinburg Co., North Carolina, John Robinson and Mary Robinson, Robert Patrick and Elizabeth Patrick, Matthew Leeper and James Leeper of Lincoln Co., North Carolina To James Armstrong power of attorney 19 OCT 1802 Accepted the signatures of Mary Robinson and Elizabeth Patrick p. 352 John Robison to James Armstrong, 19 OCT 1802, received of James Armstrong 30 pounds, it being in full satisfaction for my distributive share of a legacy bequeathed by Matthew Armstrong deceased to his daughter Jean, afterward Jean Leeper of whom I am a legal descendant, I received this day. Signed John Robison Alexander Carter to James Armstrong receipt 19 OCT 1802, share of legacy of Matthew Armstrong to his daughter Jean, later Jean Leeper I am the legal heir. Robert Patrick to James Armstrong, received a distributive share of legacy bequeathed by Matthew Armstrong to daughter Jean later Jan Leeper-I am a legal heir. Matthew Leeper to James Armstrong, 19 OCT 1802 , received distributive share as legal heir through his daughter Jean Leeper p. 353 James Leeper to James Armstrong, received distributive share as heir of Matthew Leeper through his daughter Jean Leeper p. 365 Jury of view included Joseph Rust, Joseph Rust, Jr;, William Loving, William Loving, Jr. JAN 1803 p. 368 Road crew- John Logan Jurors for APR session included Thomas England p. 374 Deeds John Hughes to Joseph England, 9 NOV 180? APR 1803 p. 377 Grand jurors included Thomas England Mathias Welch vs. William Walton} non suit Thomas Lane vs. John _idmore p. 384 George Walton vs. John Poston} found for defendant Jurors included Ah-d Robinson p. 388 #32 Mathias Welch vs. William Walton} jury charged p. 392 Jurors included William Ballow P. 397 A tax collector-John Logan p. 398 Jurors for SEP 1803 session included Tillman Walton p. 399 Deeds John H. Slev-la to William Timmons, 8 FEAB 1803, witness Felix Wilc-er, 100 acres, 5 JAN 1803 p. 402 Charles Witcher to Abraham -tli-ington, 100 acres, 5 JAN 1803 p. 403 William Walton to Thomas Coleman, power of attorney for registering deeds dated ______, proved in open court by the oath of Thomas White JUL 1803 p. 406 Petit, jurors included William Ballew p. 408 Reuben Hill-wolf scalp p. 411 Election, J.P.'s included John Logan- "worshipful esquires" p. 413 Jurors included Thomas Wilcher, Tilman Walton p. 415 Robert Logan, surveyor Election-judges and clerks for congress and national election Congress from upper-Robert Logan State election from center-clerk Tillman Walton p. 419 Jury to view a road included Joshua Ballew p. 443 Lovelady Ford-Joshua Ballew OCT 1803 p. 446 Jurors for JAN included Thomas Wilcher p. 447 Deeds William Walton to William McEntire, bill of sale, 3 negroes Ann, Emmey, Anthony, 8 OCT 1803, John Walton proved deed 8 OCT 1803 Robert Crai- to William Walton, a lot in Morganten, 22 AUG 1802, John Walton proved deed 22 AUG 1802 p. 449 William McIntyre to Clarissa Walton, James Walton and Alfred Walton deed of gifts for 3 negro slaves, Ann Emmey, Anthony, 8 OCT 1 803 proved by John Walton PART II JAN 1804 p. 451 Grand jurors included Thomas Wilcher, Stephen Ballew [. 456 Matthew Armstrong, the elder, deceased Power of attorney Frances Russel___, Elizabeth Russell, -a- Elizabeth Armstrong one of the heirs at law of Matthew Armstrong, deceased late of Lincoln Co., North Carolina appointed Andrew Donelson of Roan (sic) Co. , North Carolina, our true and lawful attorney for us,,, Signed and sealed in presence of Vincent Tap or Taft, clerk of Augusta Co. p. 460 William Walton vs. George Scott} debt Sold property to satisfy judgment against Scott p. 465 Charles McDowell and Abraham Ervin to James Stratton Lot in Morganton # 16, 144 poles, 8 SEP 1803, witness John Walton APR 1804 p. 472 Jurors included Peter Rust, William Bellow p. 473 Jurors included Peter Rust, Tillman Walton, Joseph England, Thomas Wilcher Committee to lay off estate of Abraham Flemming, deceased Included Thomas Wilcher p. 481 Jurors for JUL session included David Rust, Enoch Rust p. 489 John and Jane Gollahar children of Thomas Carrol and Esther his wife formerly Esther Armstrong daughter of Matthew Armstrong, dec'd of NC. In consideration of 5 shillings to us in hand paid by John Armstrong do hereby ratify and confirm the annexed assignments and sale of all---arm, right and title we have or may have to the legatees therein mentioned left our deceased mother by his (sic) Father Matthew Armstrong as assigned over by our father Thomas Carrol to the said John Armstrong 10 JUN 1802 Signed-Joseph Carroll, John Carroll, Moses Carrol, Matthew Carrol, Jas Clinton, Esther Clinton Test. Sam'l Crofts, John Carrol JUL 1804 p. 487 Grand jurors included Enoch Rust p. 499 ordered by the court Enoch Rust overseer of part of the road where George Hodge lives… OCT 1803 p. 504 Abraham P-ublle to Tilman Walton, 50 acres , 11 OCT 1803, proven by Fate Bradshaw p. 511 Thomas Webster be appointed constable, bond and bounty with Runnel Smith and George Walton OCT 1804 p. 512 Jurors included William Robison, Richard England Hezekiah Stratton vs. John Thompson}found covenant not performed p. 513 William Walton vs. James Cowden} Same jury except Hugh Tate in room of William Walton Found for plaintiff William Walton vs. William Murphy Found for Walton p. 516 Ordered that William Walton be overseer of road from the ford of John Re___ir__ (Reeter?) at McKennys place to the Rocky Ford the ____ ___... his own hands, Thomas Wilchers and William Erwin to work JAN 1805 p. 523 Grand jurors included William Robinson p. 526 It being represented to the court on oath of Enoch Rust that Milly Roberson daughter of Rison Robison is deserted by her parent Rison Robeson and therefore ordered she be bound unto the said Enoch Rust until she arrives to the age of 18 years being now nine years of age p. 527 William Walton vs. Solomon Good} jury assess plaintiff damages John England vs. Jacob Wood? Jurors included William Walton p. 529 Thomas England vs. Thomas Reed p. 531 Jurors included Enoch Rust p. 532 Heirs of Joseph McDowell by next friend Henry Ha___nd vs. Jas. Greenlee and Charles McDowell James Penland overseer from the Reedy Branch to Charles Finley's bounds in the room of Henry Justice, same hands p. 533 John Logan on road crew and Ephraim Logan p. 534 ordered by the court, hands on south side of the river up to the mouth of the Gilford Branch from Benjamin West's be ____ to work under Enoch Rust, overseer p. 536 Thomas Welcher-one of commissioners and surveyors for the estate of Abraham Fleming Also U.? Erwin, James Murphy, William Tate Jurors for APR session included Peter Rust, Thomas Welcher, Thomas England p. 537 Jurors for MAR term 1805 included David England p. 541 Land of Abe Fleming divided for Rebekah Fleming being the part of the place called Flemming's lower place on the Catawba River and lower end of said tract- beginning at a hickory at corner of said tract and William Ballews…, corner of Thomas' tract- 150 acres p. 544 William Walton to Clarissa Walton, James Walton and Alford Walton, 600 acres 4 OCT 1804, proved by John Walton subscribing witness Samuel Goldsmith to Thomas Welcher 200 acres 25 NOV 1803, proved by William Walton p. 545 John England to Jacob Horshaw (Highshaw?) 31 JAN 1805, witness John England Robert Alexander, sheriff to Thomas Wilcher 200 acres, 17 NOV 1802 acknowledged by Robert Alexander William England, Sr., to William England, Jr. , 50 acres DEC 1804 APR 1805 P. 548 Grand jurors included Thomas England p. 549 Petit jurors included Peter Rust p. 351 bonds-Kesiah Hickman, Thomas Hickman, Elizabeth Hickman came into open court- voluntarily did choose for their guardian William White their grandfather who gave bond with security Also the court appointed William White guardian to Paris? Hickman who is not of lawful age to choose Thomas Hickman bound to John Tucker being now 16 years and 4 months of age- blacksmith tools when aged out p. 552 Jurors included Peter Rust, William Walton p. 554 Jurors included Peter Rust, Thomas Wilcher p. 555 #29 Thomas Wilcher vs. Charles McDowell Same jury as #26 except Thomas Copeland in room of Thomas Wilcher Jury found are no payments and assess plaintiff's damage to 32 pounds and court costs #30 Thomas Wilcher vs. Abraham Glass Same jury as #29 Jury found the ____ …and deed of the defendant and that there are no payments and the statue of limitations doth not ban? and assess the plaintiff damage to 23pounds.3.6 and court costs #31 Thomas Wilcher vs. David Collins Same jury Assess plaintiff damages to 23 pounds.7.6 and court costs #32 Thomas Wilcher vs. Charles McDowell Same jury Ordered that the jury find the ____, as's to___to the art and deed of the defendant that there are no payments and assess the plaintiff damages to 123 pounds.4.8 and court costs p. 556 #38 Thomas Wilcher vs. John Greenway, John A___ly Jurors included Peter Rust Found writing obligatory to the art and deed of the defendant, no payments, assess plaintiff damage 40 pounds.10 and court costs #44Thomas Wilcher vs. Thomas Galbon? Same jury as before Found for the plaintiff and assess damages, 29 pounds .6.7 and court costs #45Joseph Spencer, James Murphy vs. John England Found for plaintiff p. 557 #47John England vs. Joseph Dobson Found for plaintiff p. 559 Jurors included Peter Rust, Thomas Wilcher, Enoch Rust, William Walton p. 361 Jury to view road from Morganton to Henry Garrison's___-, included George Walton, John Walton p. 363 Jury to view and lay off road from Loveland Ford on Catawba River to Horse Ford Road, included William Ballew p. 564 Jurors for JUL included Reuben Coffee, Enoch Rust, Tilghman Walton Deeds Joseph England to David Tate 1804 p. 566 John Goldsmith and James Wilson to Thomas Wilcher 300 acres, 25 AUG 1802 p. 571 Jurors included Enoch rust, Tilghman Walton p. 574 #5David Tate vs. Randle Lain} default Found for plaintiff and assessed damage and court costs p. 575 Ordered that David Ballew be bound as orphan to John McGalland?, now 6 years of age, art of house carpenter and reading and writing p. 577 committee ordered that William Erwin, Hodge Reburn and Leonard Estes be a committee to settle the estate of __ Avery and report on p. 579 Jurors included Thomas England p. 590 Joseph England to Doctor Thomas Bouchell, 7 JAN 1805, proved by Joseph England William Walton, Jr. to Thomas McEntire, 150 acres, 5 AUG 1803 John Jones to Charles Stanley, 75 acres, 23 MAY 1803 Witness Hodge Rayburn p. 592 William Harper to Thomas Wilcher, 100 acres of land, 26 JUL 1805, proved by Joseph England p. 593 William Walton, Jr. to Thomas McEntire, 160 acres, 7 AUG 1805, proved by John Walton OCT 1805 p. 599 Jurors included Thomas England, William Walton p. 600 # 9 Thomas Wilcher vs. Joseph Dobson Jurors included Thomas England Non-suit, appeal, bond? Filed p. 609 Ordered that William Ballew be overseer for road in room of Robert Stephens, Horse Ford to William Connollys JAN 1806 p. 617 Thomas Walton vs. Henry Allison Found for defendant p. 620 Peter Rust vs. W. Coruthers p. 624 Thomas England vs. Edmond Walton Found the defendant guilty of speaking the slanderous words as charged, no qualification that statute of limitations Assess the plaintiff damage to 10 pounds and court costs p. 638 Jurors for APR included William Ballew p. 641 George Allow to Sam'l Akins, SEP 1802 p. 642 Joseph Allilson to Robert Ballew, 3 SEP 1805 p. 643 John Robertson to George Robertson, 100 acres, 26 OCT 1805, proven by David ___m p. 644 John Hughes to D_o_n? Ballew, 27 NOV 1 80 5 p. 645 John D___ett to James Buckner , 150 acres, 19 OCT 1805, witness Thomas Coleman p. 646 Robert Cunningham?, sheriff to David Tate, 50 acres, 3 JUN 1805, witness Thomas Coleman a subscribing witness Joseph Allen, William Murphy, ___, heirs ________-and devisees of Hugh Allen of the state of VA and Co. of Rockbridge to Thomas Baggs, deed of conveyance for 173 acres of land lying in the state of North Carolina and co. of Burke____with the acknowledgement of the conveyor thereon together copied by A. Reed clerk of Rockbridge Virginia together with the certificate …of the private examination of the _________ to wit Jenny Murphy wife of William Murphy, Jenny Allen wife of Joseph Allen, and Elizabeth Allen wife of John Allen together with the affidavit of John Boyer presiding justice of the said co. of Rockbridge that the said A. Reed is the acting clerk of and for the said county. p. 647 Thomas Baggs and Ann Baggs, Samuel Whitly and Sarah Whitly to James Murphy, 173 acres and 144 polls, land in Burk Co. NC, deed of conveyance by A. Reed Clerk of Rockbridge Co., VA That the said Ann Baggs wife of the said Thomas Baggs and Sarah Whitly wife of the said Sam'l Whitly were privately examined and relinquish their dower. APR 1806 p. 649 Grand jurors included William Ballew, Abraham Staton p. 657 David Rust vs. David Cosly Peter Rust-scalp of wolf p. 659 Ginny Brook, orphan girl bound to Milly Walton to age of 18, being now 11 years old to be taught reading, at freedom to receive 3 pounds cash, 2 sets of clothes and 1 spinning wheel p. 661 Jurors included Peter Rust, Thomas England, Thomas Wilcher, Joseph Ballew, Joshua Ballew #3 State vs. James Hughes and others} not guilty Defendant James Hughes, Ann Hughes, and Joseph Hughes not guilty of trespass Ordered that letters of administration be granted unto Milly Walton and John Patilla? On the estate of William Walton dec'd, security 1000 pounds p. 663 S. and G George Walton vs. Samuel Goldsmith? Jury found no trespass, assessed plaintiff damage to 43 pounds 12.6 p. 664 patrollers in Morganton included David Tate, William Ballew, William Mc___n in Cap. Dysand's Co. for 1 year p. 666 Jury to view a road from William Lovings to Edmunds? Included Joseph Rust, William Rust, William Loving p. 671 William Repeto to Larkin Hartly, 2 00 acres, proved by Thomas Coleman _____ Erwin and James Patton to William Walton, 20 APR 1805 , 5 acres ___Morganton p. 673 Reuben Hickman to James Bucher, 150 acres, 1 APR 1805, oath of Thomas Coleman a subscribing witness JUL 1806 p. 681 Jurors included Tillmon Walton William Walton registrar not having complied with the law in securing his bond according to law and having add__ a letter in which he signifies his resignation of that office, court unanimously appointed Thomas Coleman to that office p.685 Inventory of estate of William Walton dec'd returned to court and also account of sale of lands and widow's allowance for 1 year p. 691 Tilmon Walton vs. Edmond Walton George Walton came into open court, guardian of Edmond Walton a minor, defendant of this suit, ____ property of the ____, find defendant not guilty p. 699 Joseph Rust to Thomas Coleman, 50 acres, 5 NOV 1805 William England to John England , 150 acres, 15 MAR 1806 Thomas Coleman to Joseph Rust, 200 acres, 25 NOV 1805 p. 702 Thomas Coleman to John Bucker or Buckner, 100 acres, 29 APR 1806 OCT 1806 p. ? On motion of R. Henry?, letter of administration to Thomas England and John Hughes on estate of John Hughes dec'd., Ann Hughes, widow, relinquishes right of dower p. 719 Stephen Ballow to Charles Flanegan, 25 SEP 1806 p. 721 Joseph England to Stephen Ballew, 228 acres, 28 APR 1805 p. 731 Gabriel Loving came into open court, was appointed constable JAN 1807 p.? #341 John and George Walton vs. John Groves found for the plaintiff 21 pounds.8.1 ˝ p. 741 James Moore be overseer of road from Horse Ford to William com___'s p. 742 Ordered that Daniel Lit__son overseer of the road from Hodges Branch to1st water above John Halls in room of Enoch Rust with same hands APR 1807 p. ? Jurors fined for not attending court included William Ballew p. 760 William Robeson vs. Thomas Gatt____n Found the ___ obligatory to be the act and deed of the defendant and fined 36 pounds .3 p. 764 #347 Thomas Walton vs. John Pearson Thomas Lane? Vs. George McCracken #372 Enoch Rust vs. John Green? Jury found the writing to tr___deed of the defendant and that ____, damage of 77 pounds p. 767 State vs. Randle Lane jury found defendant guilty of the assault and battery whereof he stands charged, fined p. 769 ordered that George Walton be authorized and ____ in behalf of Burke Co. to purchase in the c county of Charleston a ___ for the use of the county p. 769 Patrollers for the city of Morganton William Mc Cu___, ____ Tate, George Walton File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/burke/court/courtmin878wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 26.8 Kb