Craven County, NC - New Bern District Court Civil Actions

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New Bern District Superior Court
Civil Action Papers
1782-1785
DSCR 206.325.2

Folder: Personal Appearance Bond for Isaac Bartholomew of Carteret
Information: Appearance bond for Isaac BARTHOLOMEW with Uriah JONES, 
John PAQUINETT bondsmen to appear and answer a charge by David COOPER 
of trespass on the case.
Date: 20 Oct 1782
Date of: Bond
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information:  Torn. Refers to a case between Anthony BOURDEAUX and 
Peter Brett ORAM. Includes summons and bond.
Date: December 1783
Date of: Court session
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Torn. Appears to refer to above case, BOURDEAUX vs. ORAM. 
Jury: Isaac GARDNER, Edward GARDNER, Edward GARDNER, Nathaniel CANNON, 
Frederick FOY, Aaron ERNULL, Obed. ROUNDTREE, Frederick SHILLING, 
William GOOD, James WILLIS, Michael CARMON, David ASHE. Found for the 
plaintiff and awarded damages.
Date: December term 1783
Date of: Verdict
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Thomas GRAY to answer charge by Joseph GREEN 
of trespass on the case damages 1 million currency
Date: 15 Nov 1781
Date of: Warrant
County:  Johnston

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for John CHADWICK to answer charge by Robert 
BOUTFLORN of trespass on the case.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information: Appearance bond for Thomas GREY with William WARD & John 
WHITLEY bondsmen to appear and answer charge by Joseph GREEN of damage 
on the case. (Bond amt. 2 million pounds). Witness William DURHAM
Date: 10 January 1782
Date of: Bond
County:  Johnston

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Emanuel Lund VANSCHELLEBECK & Joseph MAILHOL 
to answer a charge by Caleb CLAUGH of trespass on the case. 
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Appearance bond for Emanuel Lund VAN SCHELLABECK and 
Joseph MAILHOL with James GREEN Junr. and Joseph LEECH to appear and 
answer Caleb GAUGH in a charge of trespass on the case.
Date: 10 Nov 1783
Date of: Bond
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Timmon Marthey BENTLEY to appear and testify 
on behalf of Jonathan TART Junior in the suit brought against him by 
Joseph BARNES.
Date: 15 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Edgecomb

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Messrs. COOPER and LIVINGSTON, Merchants in 
Company, to appear and render into the clerk’s office the sum of £4.8 
that was adjudged against them in a case in which John BANKS was plt.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information: Order to Thomas ALDERSON, Justice of the Peace for 
Beaufort Co., to examine Stephen CARTER of Hyde County concerning what 
he might know regarding and action in which Martial BOITAR and others 
are plaintiffs and Joseph WATTS are defendants. 
Date: 25 November 1782
Date of: Order
County:  Beaufort/Hyde

Folder: 1783
Information: Deposition of Stephen CARTER, taken by Thomas ALDERSON, in 
regard tot he case of Martial BOITAR and others against John WALLS and 
others. CARTER states that on 27 April 1781 he was in the company of 
Joseph WALLS, Foster JARVIS, Littleton BELL, Jesse BELL, Jeshoinas 
BELL, Watson BELL, George BELL, Jr., Abel. TOOLEY, Elisha TOOLEY, 
Thomas TOOLEY, Jr., William WILLIAMS, Jr., Aden SLADE, Henry SLADE, 
Jr., John SLADE, William SLADE, Solomen RICHARDS, Thomas WILKINSON, 
Richard ALBART, Thomas JONENS, John EASTER, William ENLOES, and William 
CARDETT, a Negro. CARTER understands (on information from BOITAR) that 
they [apparently BOITAR and others] had arrived at Currituck in the 
county of Hyde with a new Galley. The defendants had “embodied” to 
seize the galley with her materiels. The defendants invited BOITAR to 
the house of Joseph WALLS for supper. When BOITAR arrived, the 
defendants seized and detained him to prevent him from stopping them. 
They then seized the Galley and all materials [there follows a long 
list of merchandise and furnishings] and 2 slaves, Tom and John, 
belonging to the plaintiff. They converted the galley and materials to 
their own use. Henry ROBINSON, Samuel MASON, Thomas MASON, Jr., Thomas 
MIXON, Benjamin JONES, Richard TOOLEY, John RICHARDS, and Christopher 
JONES, Jr. entered the galley as accomplices with the defendants in 
removing the materials.
Date: 13 Jan. 1783
Date of: Deposition
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for William RUSSELL, Benjamin PARMERTY and _____ 
PALMER to appear and testify on behalf of BOITAR &al  in an action 
between them and Joseph WALLS &al
Date: 21 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Stephen CARTER to appear and testify in a 
matter where Martial BOITAR and others are Plaintiff, and Joseph WATTS 
and others are Defendants.
Date: 25 November 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783
Information: Memorandum to Mr. DESSEAUX: The clerk is to issue an 
attachment against all property of all of the defendants (listed on 
back), except Stephen CARTER. After this attachment is issued, the 
justices to whom the commission to take the Testimony is directed to 
appoint a day and place to take the depositions, and give notice to the 
defendants. All those who serve the notices are to be at the next term 
of court to swear to them. Back: List of defendants: Henry ROBINSON, 
Foster JARVIS, Littleton BELL, Jessee BELL, Jaiomas BELL, Watson BELL, 
Geo. BELL, Junr., Abel TOOLEY, Elijah TOOLEY, Thomas TOOLEY Junr., Wm. 
WILLIAMS, Junr., Adan SLADE, Henry SLADE, Junr., John SLADE, William 
SLADE, Solomon RICHARD, Thomas WILKINSON, Richard, CALBERT, Thomas 
JONES, William CARDET, John EASTERS, Willm. ENLOES, Joseph WATTS, 
Samuel MASON, Thomas MASON, Thomas MASON, Jun. Benjamin JONES, Richard 
TOOLEY, John RICHARDS, Christopher, Junr. (Copy of memo from Jas. 
IREDELL).
Date: Not given
Date of: Not given
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Concerns a lawsuit labeled Martial BOITARD &al Plaintiffs 
vs. Joseph WALLS and al. Defendant. Deposition of one of the 
plaintiffs, Leonard DESSANSE that lists all of the other plaintiffs and 
their whereabouts, as follows: (All are natives of France). 
Marshal BOITARD- on the high seas in a vessel he commands; 
Le MAIGRE -temporarily in Phila., usual residence Guadeloupe; 
MESSONIRE- French West Indies
COMPARIO-Was temporarily in Phila., but left about 9 months ago for the 
French West Indies
CONLAW-Was temporarily in Phila, but left for France
ISPOTIN-French West Indies
HUBON-Martinico
SAVORY-France
REVERE-France
BUSSON-St. Domingo
Deponent himself (DESSSANSE)-Left Phila. in October 1781 to come to 
this state upon this business alone which is the foundation of this 
suit. (A Galley wherein all the plaintiffs had an interest having as 
they were informed and believe being taken and plundered by the 
Defendant and others); when this suit is concluded he plans to leave 
and reside in some part of the Dominions of his Most Gracious Majesty.
Date: 10 May 1783
Date of: Deposition
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Joseph WALLS, John SLADE, Henry SLADE, William 
SLADE, Stephen CARTER, Williams ENLOES, Elisha TUTEN, Abel TUTEN, 
Littleton BEH, Zechariah BEH, Jesse BEH, Thomas TUTEN the younger, 
Thomas JONES, Foster JARVIS, Thomas WILKERSON, William ADIT, Richard 
ALBERT, and Jones ESLER to answer Messieurs Marshal BOITAR, LEMAIGRE, 
MESSONIRE, COMPARIO, COULCAN, ISPOTIN, HUBER, DEPAUX, SAVARY, BOSSARD, 
RIVIERE, AND BUSEN on a charge that on the 10th day of April 1781 they 
took and carried off a row galley and everything on it [listed]. 
Date: 17 May 1782
Date of: Warrant
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783
Information: Charge in the case of Abraham BAKER vs. LASSITER (Case for 
Words): “In a Conversation of & concerning the plaintiff calling and 
profession as a Minister of the Gospal the Defendant said he the 
plaintaff is a pretty fellow to go about preaching the Gespel for he 
compels my Negroes to work on Sunday & Whereby the Plaintiff was 
infured [torn] his calling and profession as a Minster of the Gospel.”
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for John PHILLIPS Junr and Nathan LASSITER to 
appear and testify on behalf of Jacob LASSITER Defendant and Abram 
BAKER Plaintiff.
Date: 15 May 1779
Date of: Summons
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for John COLLIER, Azariah MOORE, Mark PHILLIPS, 
and Mason PHILLIPS to appear and testify on behalf of Abram BAKER in a 
case where Jacob LASSITER is appellant and BAKER is appellee. 
Date: 15 May 1779
Date of: Summons
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Jacob LASSITER to appear in County Court to 
answer a charge by Abram BAKER.
Date: 7 April 1778
Date of: Warrant
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783
Information: “LASSITER vs. BAKER: The Deft. Pray that the Judgmt may be 
arrested on the Verdt. afrsd for that the words in the Decr. are not 
achonable.”
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Copy of docket of County Court of Dobbs regarding case of 
Abram BAKER vs. Jacob LASSITER. This is a table listing dates that case 
was called and executed (July 1778) with witnesses Jno. COLLIER, 
Azariah MORE, Sarah INGRIM wife of James INGRIM & Elizabeth 
FITZPATRICK, plea Not Guilty with leave, etc. Then table lists dates 
case was called and continued (October 1778, January 1779, April 1779). 
After this there is a statement that the jury (William ALFORD, Wm. 
TYNER, Bryant LINCH, James RHODES, John POPE, Jesse CROOM, Moses 
STANDLEY, Henry TAYLOR, Elisha MIZZELL, Isaach WOODARD, Jno PARKER, & 
Reuben HAYES) found the defendant guilty, and he gave notice of appeal. 
He entered into bond with Isaac STANDLEY and Benjamin CASWELL for 
prosecuting the appeal. (Inside of this folded sheet is a summary of 
court costs)
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783
Information: Half of a summons for [torn] GORDAN, John HINES, Thomas 
DAUGHTRY, [torn]am BOND to appear and testimony [torn] JERNEGAN & 
others. [Note: there are likely other witnesses listed on the other 
half of this summons].
Date: [torn] 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  [torn]

Folder: 1783
Information: Sheet only says “BLACKLEDGE vs. HOLMS & als: Sub. To May 
1783 William BOWEN Executed”
Date: Not given
Date of: Not given
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Certification from sheriff (Rob TIMMONS) that he had 
summoned William FELLOW to appear and give evidence on behalf of 
Richard BLACKLEDGE plantif against Charles NOMES and others at November 
1783 court
Date: November 1783
Date of: Court date
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Certification from sheriff (Rob TIMMONS) that he had 
summoned William WHITFIELD junr. as a witness in a suit between Richard 
BLACKLEDGE against Charles HOLMES & others, and made proper return of 
to May term 1783.
Date: 12 July 1785
Date of: Certification
County:  Wayne 

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Jesse JERNIGAN to appear and testify on behalf 
of Richard BLACKLEDGE, plaintiff against Charles HOLMES & others.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Bladen

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Gardner JERNIGAN, Joseph SLOCOMB, & William 
BUNN & John KING to appear and testify on behalf of Richard BLACKLEDGE, 
plaintiff against Charles HOLMES and others.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons by Robt. TIMS Sheriff for William GOODMAN to 
appear and testify on behalf of Richd BLACKLEDGE, plantif against 
Charles HOLMES and others.
Date: 18 Oct 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Thomas DAUGHTRY Jun. Andrew BASS, Thomas GRAY 
Jesse JERNIGAN & David COGDELL to appear and testify on behalf of 
Richard BLACKLEDGE, plaintiff against Charles HOLMES and others.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Jacob COOK & Richard HYNLEY to appear and 
testify on behalf of Richard BLACKLEDGE, plaintiff against Charles 
HOLMES and others.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Jesse JERNIGAN, Thomas DAUGHTRY Junr to appear 
and testify on behalf of Richard BLACKLEDGE, plaintiff against Charles 
HOLMES and others.
Date: 26 November 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: James SIMMS vs. Joseph PHILLIPS & Simon ROBBINS: Suit 
dismissed at May term 1783
Date: May 1783
Date of: Statement
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information:  Looks like scrap of paper—bottom of sheet. No names or 
references given. Other side of sheet says, “I and Mr. Joseph PHILIPE 
has setall that sute that was depending in the Super Corte in Nuburn 
and if you will Strike of the Docket I will Send you fease to Mr. 
GLASGOW the 11 of next month. To Mr. Silas COOKE CC [s/] Jas SIMMS
Date: Oct 21 1783
Date of: Document
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Joseph PHILLIPS and Simon ROBINS yeomen to 
appear and answer James SIMS on a charge of trespass on the case, 
damages of £500.
Date: 15 May 1782
Date of: Warrant
County:  Nash

Folder: 1783
Information: “To Mr. James DAVIS Mr John SINGLETON Sir Please to pay 
twelve shillings for me in so doing you will oblige your friend. [s/] 
Elisha X GRE[torn]. Back: “This may satisfy that I have Released Mr. 
Joseph PHILIPS of a sute that I brout against him in the Supear Corte 
of Nuburn. [s/] Jas. SIMMS
Date: 2 Feb 1783 (front) 10 May 1783 (back)
Date of: Request (front) Statement (back)
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Statement by James SIMMS, plaintiff in a suit against 
Simon ROBINS and Joseph PHILLIPS agreeing that PHILLIPS can appear to 
defend the suit in May, and no advantage will be taken by his not 
appearing in November.
Date: 10 Nov 1782
Date of: Statement
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Appearance bond to the sheriff of Nash Co. by Joseph 
PHILLIPS with Ephraim PHILLIPS to appear and respond to a suit. 
s/Joseph [III] PHILLIPS, Ephraim [~B] PHILLIPS, Witness Elisha [X] 
ELLIS
Date: 2 July 1781
Date of: Bond
County:  Nash

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Poindexter TULLOCK to appear and answer a 
charge by Arthur BRYAN of trespass on the case, damage £100.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Halifax

Folder: 1783
Information: IOU from Poindexter TULLOCK to Arthur BRYAN, acknowledging 
receipt of steers and cows for which he promises to pay. The cattle are 
for the use of the Army. Witness Hardy BRYAN
Date: 23 September 1780
Date of: IOU
County:  Not given.

Folder: 1783
Information: “Received fifty shillings for the Tax fee & six shillings 
for subpoenas from the Clerk of the Superior Court in the suit 
Elizabeth ANDREWS against John HATCH. [s/] Elisabeth ANDREW.
Date: Dec 1783
Date of: Receipt
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Elizabeth ANDREWS vs. John HATCH: Request for witness fee 
from Arthur LIPSEY, witness for defendant. Includes 40 miles travel. 
Attendance at November term 1783
Date: 4 Aug 1783
Date of: Request
County:  Not given.

Folder: 1783
Information: Receipt for £5.8.4 attendance fee for Ann CAUTCHFIELD as a 
witness in the suit Elizabeth ANDREWS against John HATCH. s/ [PA] Peter 
ANDREWS
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Receipt for witness fee for Mary [X] ANDREWS for the suit 
Elizabeth ANDREWS against John HATCH.
Date: Novr. 18 1783
Date of: Receipt
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Francis PEYRENNAUL to appear and testify on 
behalf of Routher, Savage, and Nash defendants, against John ASH. 
(Back: Not to be found)
Date: 26 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Chowan

Folder: 1783
Information: “Sir, Pleas to Deliver unto John HATCH the mony that is 
Due to me on the sute of Elizabeth ANDREWS And in so Doing You will 
oblige your Greatest Friend Which you known very well that I have not 
received any pay on the Account. [s/] Arther LYNSEY.”
Date: December 6 1783
Date of: Request
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Request for witness free by Arthur LIPSEY for appearance 
on behalf of defendant in case Elizabeth ANDREWS vs. John HATCH. 
(Includes mileage for 40 miles).
Date: 14 Aug 1783
Date of: Request
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Duplicate request for witness fee by Arthur LIPSEY (see 
above)
Date: 14 Aug 1783
Date of: Request
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: 1. Calculation of costs of court in case Elizabeth ANDREWS 
vs. John HATCH, including witnesses Mary ANDREWS, Ann CRUTCHFIELD, and 
Arther LIPSEYS. 2. [Attached sheet]: Order to the sheriff to attach the 
property of John HATCH to cover the debt owed to Elizabeth ANDREWS and 
cost of court.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Order to sheriff
County:  Jones

Folder: 1783
Information: Complaint by Richard & James ELLIS of Newbern in against 
John BONNER of Beaufort Co. alleging that on 16 November 1780 that 
BONNER agreed in writing to provide Richard & James ELLIS with pine and 
caulking (specific amounts and dimensions described in document) within 
6 weeks, and that Richard and James ELLIS paid him for this pine; 
however, BONNER has not delivered the pine & caulking as agreed.
Date: May term 1783
Date of: Complaint
County:  Craven/Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Jesse PROCTOR to appear and testify on behalf 
of Isaac EASON in a matter between Elias BURGERON, plaintiff, and 
EASON, defendant.
Date: 27 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for John WILLIAMS, Esp., George WALSTONE, Jas 
EDWARDS, and James HEIN to appear and testify in a case between David 
DONNEN, plaintiff and Absolam ROGERS, defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for James EDWARDS and Walker EDWARDS to appear and 
testify on behalf of William EVERETT in a suit brought against him by 
David DONAN.
Date: 15 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for George FAULKNER to appear immediately and 
testify on behalf of David DONAN in a suit in which DONAN is plaintiff 
and Arthur BRYAN is defendant.
Date: 19 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Joseph LITTLE of Grindle Creek, Jacob 
ATKINSON, Robt. LANDERS & Thomas JORDAN to appear and testify on behalf 
of David DONNAN of same county in a suit in which DONNAN is plaintiff 
and Absolam ROGERS is defendant.
Date: 7 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for John BONNER to appear and answer a charge of 
Trespass on the Case brought by Richard & James ELLIS.
Date: 16 Nov 1782
Date of: Warrant
County:  Beaufort 

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for James COBB, Robert GREMMER and Nathan MOY to 
appear and give testimony on behalf of William EVERETT in a suit 
brought against him by David DONAN.
Date: 15 May 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783
Information: 1. Calculation of costs of court in case David DONAN vs. 
Absalom ROGERS. Includes witnesses James EDWARDS, John WILLIAMS, Robert 
SAUNDERS, George FAULKNER, George WALSTON. 2. (Sheet attached): Order 
to sheriff stating that David DONAN having suffered a non-suit in his 
case against ROGERS, had property attached to pay court costs. Writ 
attaching property was returned stating “Nothing to be found.” Sheriff 
is now ordered to arrest DONAN and have him at the next term of court 
to pay costs.
Date: 20 Nov 1786
Date of: Order to sheriff
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Samuel WARD, planter to appear and answer a 
charge of trespass on the case brought by Samuel SAMFORD.
Date: 20 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Duplin

Folder: 1783
Information: [Torn in 2 pieces]: Summons for /Saml GRAY, Daniel BROWN, 
William WHITE, Jane WILLIAMS to appear and testify on behalf of Samuel 
ALBERTSON in a matter in which Charles SAUNDERS is plaintiff and 
ALBERTSON is defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783
Information: Complaint by Samuel SAMFORD against Samuel WARD stating 
that SAMFORD had in his possession a mare and colt which he “casually 
lost on 1 June 1780.” These were found by WARD, who knew they belonged 
to SAMFORD, but instead of returning them “did convert and dispose of 
them to his own property.” He did this on the same date (1 June 1780).
Date: Nov term 1783
Date of: Complaint
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783
Information: Order to sheriff to attach the property of Samuel WARD 
based on a complaint by Samuel SANFORD. WARD previously summoned, and 
summons returned with words “Not to be found;” therefore adequate 
property of WARD’s to be attached to cover the amount of the lawsuit 
and court costs, and to compel WARD to appear and answer the charge 
against him. On back: “Levied on a Negroe Fellow about twenty five 
years of age & two horses.”
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Order
County:  Duplin

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Benjamin HARRISON to appear and answer a 
charge brought against him by John ROBERTS of trespass, assault & 
battery (and so forth). (Damages £500)
Date: 25 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Benjamin HARRISON to appear and answer a 
charge brought by John ROBERTS that he “with force & arms …on Ann the 
wife of the said John he made an assault and her the said Ann there 
debauched lay with & carnally knew &c. to the damage of the said John 
one thousand pounds specie.”
Date: 24 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: Complaint by John ROBERTS of Benjamin HARRISON that on 3 
May 1783 that HARRISON, using swords knives & staves made an assault 
and wounded him so that his life was greatly despaired of; and other 
outrages on him committed.
Date: November court 1783
Date of: Complaint
County:  Wayne
[Note: there are 2 copies of this complaint; same wording, different 
handwriting. This appears to be a civil suit for damages in the amount 
of £500]

Folder: 1783
Information: Appearance bond by Benjamin HARRISON with Jno. NICKSON 
(signed NIXON] and Henry HOWELL to appear and answer a charge of 
trespass with force and arms brought by John ROBERTS with damages of 
£500.
Date: 24 Oct 1783
Date of: Bond
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: Benjamin HARRISON was attached to answer a complaint by 
John ROBERTS that on the 3rd of May 1783 “and at divers other Days and 
Times before that day,” that HARRISON on Anne the wife of the said John 
did make an assault and did debauch, lie with and carnally know whereby 
John was “deprived of the comfort and company of his said wife…” 
Date: November court 1783
Date of: Complaint
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: Appearance bond for Benjm. HARRISON with Jno. NICKSON 
[signed NIXON] and Henry HOWELL bondsmen to appear and answer a charge 
brought by Jno. ROBERTS of damage to the amount of £1000.
Date: 20 Oct 1783
Date of: Bond
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Nathan SPENCER and Peter CUTERILL to appear 
and testify on behalf of Allen ROBINSON in a suit in which ROBINSON is 
plaintiff and George BELL is defendant.
Date: 19 Nov 1792
Date of: Summons
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Thomas BONNER, Benjamin BONNER, Thomas CAMPEN, 
William PEYTON, Samuel DUNBAR, Thomas SURMON, Leah BENNETT, Elizabeth 
PURSER, James PURSER, Phebe FLANNAKIN & Alderson ELLISON to appear and 
testify in a case where Thomas RESPESS executor of Thomas RESPESS 
deceased is plaintiff and Richard FLANNAKIN is defendant.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort 

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Joseph BELL, John WHEADEN, and Benjamin 
GULIKIN to appear and testify on behalf of George BELL in a case in 
which Allen ROBINSON is plaintiff and George BELL is defendant.
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for William BURN to appear and testify on behalf 
of Rich. BLACKLEDGE against Charles HOLMES and others. [Note: unlike 
most summons, this is not an order to the sheriff to bring the party to 
court, but is addressed directly to the individual, and orders him to 
appear on 15 May 1783. Although no county is given, this is likely to 
be Craven, because BLACKLEDGE was a known Craven Co. resident, and 
because this appears to be directed at someone who was immediately 
available].
Date: 9 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Thomas DAVIS to appear and testify on behalf 
of George BELL in a suit in which Allen ROBINSON is plaintiff and BELL 
is defendant.
Date: 26 November 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Halifax

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Thos. SHEPHERD and Jonathan SHEPHERD to appear 
and testify on behalf of Solomon SHEPHERD in a suit in which Solomon 
SHEPHERD is plaintiff and James LATHAM is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Nathan SPENCER and Peter CUTERALL to appear 
and testify on behalf of Allen ROBINSON in a suit in which ROBINSON is 
plaintiff and George BELL is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Richard COGDELL and Christopher NEALE to 
appear and testify on behalf of Charles WILLIAMS in a suit in which 
Samuel SMITH is plaintiff and WILLIAMS is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Isaac BARRINGTON, Wm. TYRE, James GATLIN, Sen. 
Jos HORRENDS & Wm. WHITFORD to appear and testify on behalf of Samuel 
SMYTH in a case in which SMYTH is plaintiff and Charles WILLIAMS is 
defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for James PARRATT, Davis HALL, David WALLACE and 
Adam GASCONS to appear and testify in a suit in which Allen ROBINSON is 
plaintiff and George BELL is defendant.
Date: 29 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for David HALL and Adam GASKINS to appear and 
testify on behalf of Allen ROBINSON in a suit in which ROBINSON is 
plaintiff and George BELL is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Christer. NEALE Senr James ARTHUR William HILL 
and Stephen HILL & Joseph CLEMENTS to appear and testify on behalf of 
Samuel SMYTH in a case in which SMYTH is plaintiff and Charles WILLIAMS 
is defendant.
Date: 18 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for John EBORN to appear and testify on behalf of 
John HANCOCK in a case between Stephen SMITH appellant and HANCOCK.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Appearance bond for Simon ROBINS with Samuel LONBOTTTOMS 
bondsman to appear and answer a suit by James SIMMS
Date: 2 July 1782
Date of: Bond
County:  Nash

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Southey LITTLETON & [smeared] REAVES to appear 
and testify on behalf of Robt. Jno & James SMITH in a suit against John 
STARKEY.
Date: 15 May 1779
Date of: Summons
County:  Onslow

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Joseph SPEED to appear and testify on behalf 
of William SAVAGE in a case in which SAVAGE is plaintiff and Henry 
TOOMER is defendant
Date: 26 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Edgecombe

Folder: 1783
Information: “Sir I summon you in the name of the State to attend at 
thee Court House in Newberne on the 15th day of Novr next then and there 
to give Evidence in behalf of Saml. SMYTHE against Charles WILLIAMS 
here fail not …s/Jno BRYAN” [No name on front. Back has name Mr. 
William TYREL, which appears to be who this is addressed to]
Date: Oct 30th 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: p. 1: Abraham JORDEN vs. Charles LEITH: Trial docket 
November Term 1783, Abated by Defendts death. Follows a list of costs 
of case. p. 2: Order to sheriff to attach the goods & chattels of 
Abraham JORDEN, for costs of court case in which JORDEN was plaintiff 
and Charles LEITH defendant. Since the case was abated due to the death 
of LEITH, JORDEN now has full responsibility for costs.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Order
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for John MOORE to answer a suit brought against 
him by Sylvester PENDLETON for debt and damages.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Half of sheet of paper, case of JORDEN vs. LEITH “To May 
1783”; on back appears to be note written by one of parties.
Date: No date
Date of:      
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Margert SMITH and John BELL to appear and 
testify on behalf of Abraham JORDEN in a suite in which JORDEN is 
plaintiff and Charles LEITH is defendant.
Date: 24 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Shadrack GATLIN to appear and answer a charge 
of Trespass on the Case brought by John KENNEDY.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Alderson ELLISON to appear and testify on 
behalf of Benjamin PARMERTY in a case in which PARMERTY is plaintiff 
and Solomon WHITT is defendant.
Date: 23 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Richard FLANNAKIN to appear “immediately” and 
testify on behalf of Solomon WHITE in a case in which Benjamin PARMERLY 
is plaintiff and WHITE is defendant.
Date: 16 Nov 1784
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for James HUDSON to appear and testify on behalf 
of Solomon WHITE in a case in which Benjamin PARMERLY is plaintiff and 
WHITE is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for James HUDSON to appear and testify on behalf 
of Solomon WHITE in a case in which Benjamin PARMERLY is plaintiff and 
WHITE is defendant.
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Whitehouse HADNOT to appear and testify on 
behalf of Richard JONES in a case in which Abraham TAYLOR is plaintiff 
and JONES is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Onslow

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for James EVERETT to appear and testify on behalf 
of Solomon WHITE in a case in which Benjamin PARMERLY is plaintiff and 
WHITE is defendant
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for John SIMPSON of Pitt County Esquire to appear 
and testify on behalf of Benjamin PARMERLY in a case in which PARMERLY 
is plaintiff and Solomon WHITE is defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven (order to sheriff of Craven)/ Pitt (residence of 
SIMPSON). [Not clear why Craven Co. sheriff is ordered to bring Pitt 
Co. resident; however, summons issued for same day as SIMPSON to 
appear; possibly he was known to already be in Craven Co.]

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for William RUSSELL to appear and testify on 
behalf of Benjamin PARMERLY in a suit in which PARMERLY is plaintiff 
and Solomon WHITE is defendant
Date: 26 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Richard FLANNAKIN and James HUDSON to appear 
and testify on behalf of Benjamin PARMERLY in a suit in which PARMERLY 
is plaintiff and Solomon WHITE is defendant.
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for John WALLES to appear and testify on behalf of 
Benjamin PARMERLY in a suit in which PARMERLY is plaintiff and Solomon 
WHITE is defendant
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: p. 1: Calculation of court costs in case John COOKE vs. 
John ST. CLAIR. p. 2: Order for John ST. CLAIR to render the sum he 
owes to COOKE and additional costs of court. [Back: Not to be found]
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Lewis HERO & Edward INGRAHAM, merchants in 
company to appear and answer George CLAUS in a plea that they render 
him a full & just settlement of all accounts between CLAUS and HERO and 
INGRAHAM.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Sylvester PENDLETON to appear and testify on 
behalf of Lewis HERO in a case in which George CLAUS is plaintiff and 
HERO is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Jacob JOHNSTON to appear and testify on behalf 
of George CLAUS in a case in which CLAUS is plaintiff and Lewis HERO is 
defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Lewis HERO to appear and answer a plea of 
trespass on the case brought by George CLAUS 
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Warrant 
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: p. 1: Calculation of costs of court in case John COOKE vs. 
John ST. CLAIRE. p. 2: Summons to James PARROTT and Solomon WILSON, 
bondsmen for ST. CLAIRE to appear in court and give answer why the 
judgement against ST. CLAIR should not be collected from them, since 
ST. CLAIR has not discharged this obligation.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for William BECK Benjamin BLOUNT Rachel WALKER 
Warren BLOUNT to appear and testify on behalf of Teresa WARREN in a 
case in which WARREN is appellant and David JERNIGAN is appellee
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Duplin

Folder: 1783
Information:     Summons for William TAYLOR, Douglas POWELL, William 
BIZZELL, and William STEVENS to appear and testify on behalf of Teresa 
WARREN appellant in a case in which Teresa WARREN is appellant and 
David JERNIGAN is appellee  
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Duplin

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for Samuel CHANCEY to appear and testify on behalf 
of Charles CHERRY in a case in which CHERRY is plaintiff and Isaac 
CHAUNCEY is defendant
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783
Information: Case of Exec. Of Brice WILLIAMS agt. Clement CROOKE: 
Defendant’s petition for continuance. CROOKE states that he has another 
case pending in the court of Martin to be heard at the same time as 
this case and asks for continuance. His further statement is that on 
Dec. 1782 he was presented with a note of Francis LEE, whose widow 
CROOKE had married. CROOKE agreed to pay the note, but stated he was 
ignorant of the matter and whether any payments had already been made. 
Mr. SMITH [apparently the executor of Brice WILLIAMS to whom the money 
was owed—sg], said that none had been made. W. HERRYMAN who married a 
sister of Francis LEE & Samuel BLACK who married the mother were also 
parties to the debt, and HERRYMAN informed CROOKE that he had paid Mrs. 
MUNDINE [not sure who this is—sg] part of it. BLACK’s death “put a stop 
to my getting the amount of what he paid—his papers being in Mr. Geo 
GREYs hands can’t be easily got at.” SMITH came to CROOKE in April and 
asked for payment; CROOKE told SMITH what HERRYMAN had said, and SMITH 
said that Mrs. MUNDINE had said she had received part, but could not 
ascertain the exact amount. CROOKE then told SMITH that on his return 
he would bring in paper certificates and vouchers from HERRYMAN. He 
would also discover what BLACK had paid, and then pay the balance 
immediately. “W. SMITH contrary to good fellowship & every mark of 
politeness, issues a Writ on the very day the Note was due by 4 oClock 
in the afternoon without waiting the expiration of the day—a proceeding 
I believe scarcely to be met with in the memory of the orders of your 
Worships & I believe contrary to Law.” CROOKE believes this was done to 
deceive him, and says that SMITH has told him that he found the payment 
made by HERRYMAN among WILLIAMS papers, & heard Mrs. MUNDINE 
acknowledge it, but could not ascertain payment by BLACK. CROOKE is 
asking for continuance to allow a search of the papers of the deceased 
to determine what payments had been made. (Back: Continuance granted)
Date: 10 August 1783
Date of: Request for continuance
County:  Not given; 1 reference to Martin

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Henry PRINSE to appear and answer a plea of 
Trespass on the Case brought by Samuel CASWELL.
Date: 26 November 1782
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for Poindexter FULLOCK late of Cumberland County 
to appear and answer a plea of Trespass on the Case brought by Hardy 
BRYAN.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Halifax

Folder: 1783
Information: Case of Samuel CASWELL vs Henry PURSS: Oath by PURSS that 
he hasn’t been served with a Declaration in the case and is “utterly 
ignorant” of the cause of Action.
Date: 16 May 1783
Date of: Oath
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for James SANE “near Beaufort County” to appear 
and testify on behalf of Michael KING in a case in which KING is 
plaintiff and William FISHER is defendant
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Carteret

Folder: 1783
Information: Summons for William TINDALE, Wright STANLEY, and Thomas 
SITREAVES to appear and testify on behalf of William FISHER in a case 
in which Michael KING is plaintiff and FISHER is defendant
Date: 15 ?? 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Warrant for John ALLEN Esquire to appear and answer a plea 
of Trespass assault and battery and false imprisonment brought by 
William DENMARK
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783
Information: Complaint and suit for damages by William DENMARK against 
John ALLEN: DENMARK states that on 28 September 1782 that ALLEN (of 
Craven County) assaulted him with force and armes—swords, staves & 
knives, and did wound imprison and ill treat him without any reasonable 
cause. DENMARK was imprisoned for 20 hours. 
Date: November term 1783
Date of: Complaint made in court
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Charge by James HUDSON for his attendance at the trial of 
Benjamin PARMERLY vs. Solomon WHITE; includes mileage to court and home 
of 64 miles.
Date: 24 May 1783
Date of: Charge made
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Request to Clerk of Court from Solomon WHITE to make out 
an Execution for his fees and send it by the “Barrer” “to the shirrif 
of Hyde County the Suit Dismest Last Cort.”
Date: 13 June 1785
Date of: Request
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Richard FLANAKIN to appear and testify on 
behalf of Benjamin PALMERLY in a case in which PALMERLY is plaintiff 
and Solomon WHITE is defendant
Date: 15 Nov 1780
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Charge by James HUDSON for his attendance at the trial of 
PARMERLY vs. WHITE; includes mileage to court and home of 66 miles.
Date: 24 November 1783
Date of: Request
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Charge by James EVERETT for his attendance at the trial of 
Benjamin PARMERLY vs. Solomon WHITE; includes mileage to court and home 
of 90 miles.
Date: 22 November 1783
Date of: Charge
County:  Not given 

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for John WALLACE Senr, James HUDSON, & Benjamin 
PRITCHETT to appear and testify on behalf of Solomon WHITE in a case in 
which WHITE is plaintiff and Benjamin PARMERLY is defendant
Date: 15 Nov 1780
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant for Solomon WHITE to appear and answer a plea that 
he render to him a Negro slave of the value of twelve thousand pounds 
which from the said Solomon detains brought by Benjamin PARMERLEY
Date: 15 May 1780
Date of: Warrant
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Appearance bond by Solomon WHITE with Richard FLANAKEN & 
Henry TRIPPE to appear and answer Benjamin Parmely of a plea that he 
Render to him a certain Negroe Man slave of the name of Tom of the 
value of £240 the property of Benj.
Date: 18 October 1782
Date of: Bond
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Oath by John WALLES that Mr Solomon WHITE received a peace 
of gold known by the name of a half ? at the Decision after Mrs. 
BRITCHETTs Death.
Date: 7 July 1783
Date of: Oath
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Order to William BROWN and John ALDERSON, Justices, to 
take Depositions of Alderson ELLISON, John WOODWARD, and the plaintiff 
and defendant in the case in which Benjamin PARMERLY is plaintiff and 
Solomon WHITE is defendant, and to submit the depositions in writing to 
the New Bern District Court on 15 May.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Order
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant for Solomon WHITE to appear and answer a plea that 
he render to the plaintiff a Negro Man Slave named Tom of the value of 
six hundred Spanish milled dollars, the property of the plaintiff 
brought by Benjamin PARMERLY.
Date: 15 May 1782
Date of: Warrant
County:  Beaufort

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant for Godfrey HARTSFIELD to appear and answer a plea 
of Trespass false Imprisonment & damages of 8 hundred pounds current 
money brought by William WARD.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Wake

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for John RICE and Britain SAUNDERS to appear and 
testify on behalf of William WARD in a case in which WARD is plaintiff 
and Godfrey HARTSFIELD is defendant.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Wake

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Appearance bond for Godfrey HARTSFIELD with Wm. SIMS & 
Aaron SUGGS, bondsmen to appear and answer William WARD of a plea of 
Trespass, false imprisonment, etc. to the damage of 8 hundred thousand 
pounds.
Date: 2 Sept 1783
Date of: Bond
County:  Wake

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Suit by Elizabeth ANDREWS, a minor under 21 brought by 
Moses ANDERSON her father and next friend, against John HATCH, charging 
that on the [blank] day of [smeared] 1778 that in the County of Craven 
(now Jones) at the special instance of John, agreed to marry him. Since 
that time, she has been willing and agreeable to marry him, but he has 
refused to do so, depriving her of the opportunity to marry someone 
else. She is suing him for £30,000 present money.
Date: May term 1780
Date of: Suit initiated
County:  Craven/Jones

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for John WARD, John BERGERON & Paul HARTSFIELD to 
appear and testify on behalf of Ellias BERGERON in a case in which 
BERGERON is plaintiff and Isaac EATON is defendant
Date: 12 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for John WALSTON to appear and testify on behalf 
of Elias BERGERON in a case in which BERGERON is plaintiff and Isaac 
EATON is defendant
Date: 21 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Solomon WARD to appear and testify on behalf 
of Elias BERGERON in a case in which BERGERON is plaintiff and Isaac 
EATON is defendant
Date: 12 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Deposition of Capt. Henry ELLIS in the case in which Geo. 
FALCONER is Plaintiff on appeal and Thomas CROWSON Defendant. ELLIS 
declares that he was the person that FALCONER and Saml CHARLSCRAFT 
requested to lay off a parcel of land and at their Request he laid it 
off agreeable to their Direction and that the land in dispute which 
FALCONER has a deed from Thomas CROWSON for 8 acres contains only 3 and 
no more.
Date: 10 May 1783
Date of: Deposition
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Deposition of Jesse PROCTOR in the case of Geo. FALCONER 
in appeal to the Superior Court of Law and Equity and Thomas CROWSON 
defendant. PROCTOR states that he heard Geo FALCONER say that Thomas 
CROWSON did not know that he had any Land there until the said FALCONER 
told him and Geo EVANS asked the sd FALCONER how he knew that he had 
any land there and FALCONER replyd by my ?Swearing.
Date: 19 May 1783
Date of: Deposition
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for John SIMPSON to appear and testify on behalf 
of Thomas CROWSON in a case in which George FAULKNER is plaintiff and 
CROWSON is defendant
Date: 21 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Order to John SIMPSON, Esquire, Justice, to take the 
deposition of George EVANS, Jesse PROCTOR, Henry BATES, & David DONAN 
concerning what they know of a case in which George FAULKNER is 
plaintiff and Thomas CROWSON is defendant as well on the part of the 
defendant and plaintiff and submit in writing to the Court on 15 May. 
Back: Took the deposition of George EVANS Esq. & Capt. Henry ELLIS. 
Henry BATES is not of sound mind. David DONAND and Jesse PROCTOR are to 
give their testimony at your Barr. d/May 10 1783; s/John SIMPSON
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Order
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Deposition of George EVANS in the case in which George 
FAULKNER is plaintiff and Thomas CROWSON defendant. EVANS said that 
about 4 months prior to the Court in which CROWSON brought his suit, 
that being on the lands in dispute, he heard CROWSON accuse FAULKNER of 
deceiving him in that a quantity of land sold by CROWSON to FAULKNER 
said to be 2 acres was really more. CROWSON also said that FAULKNER was 
by agreement to execute a deed to him for a small quantity of land, but 
FAULKNER said that the land was already CROWSON’s because JOHNSTON had 
given him a deed for it. 

EVANS was asked if he had not since heard FAULKNER say that he was 
ready to execute the deed, and EVANS said that since the original suit 
was brought by CROWSON that he had heard FAULKNER say this. 

Asked if “I” spoke in jest or earnest, EVANS replied, “I took you to be 
in earnest although you were laughing.” 

Asked if he had ever heard FAULKNER say what quantity of land was 
contained in the deeds, EVANS replied, “I guesd. at 5 or 6 acres upon 
which FALCONEER replyed 8 or 10.

Asked if he had not heard FAULKNER ssay that what he had said 
concerning the land was said in jest, and that part of the land in 
dispute he had purchased from Saml CHARLESCRAFT, EVANS replied, that 
after the Action brought he did hear him say that.

Asked if he had not laid off the land that FAULKNER sold to CURTIS, 
EVANS replied that he did, and that CURTIS seemed satisfied, but that 
land did not extend to the land in dispute, and he had heard FAULKNER 
state that he did not sell Thomas CURTIS all of the land he bought of 
Samuel CHARLESCRAFT, but this was said after CROWSON brought the suit. 
Capt. Geo. FALCONEER drew a deed said to be for the land in dispute & 
proffered it to Mr. COWSON, which he refused to accept this day.”
Date: 3 May 1783
Date of: Deposition
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for David DONAN, Jesse PROCTOR, Henry BATES, & 
George EVANS to appear and testify in a case in which George FAULKNER 
on appeal is plaintiff and Thomas CROWSON is defendant
Date: 15 May 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for James JOHNSON, Jeremiah DIXON, & William TISON 
to appear and testify in a case in which George FAULKNER on appeal is 
plaintiff and Thomas CROWSON is defendant
Date: 15 May 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summary of Pitt Co. Court action: Top: Warrant for George 
FALCONER to appear and answer a plea of Trespass on the case & damages 
(£10,000) brought by Thomas CROWSON. Remainder of document: Charge by 
CROWSON that he owned land adjoining Martinsborough in Pitt County, and 
that he and FALCONER reached an agreement whereby FALCONER would pay 
him $100 and deed him 1/2 acre of land, and CROWSON would deed FALCONER 
a tract of land which FALCONER (who was not unacquainted with the land) 
told CROWSON (an illiterate person) contained 2 acres of land. Since 
then FALCONER has acknowledged that the metes and bounds in the deed 
amount to more than 2 acres (i.e., 8 acres). In addition, FALCONER did 
not have the right to convey the 1/2 acre that he promised to CROWSON, 
and has not done so.
Date: 6 Oct 1781/October term 1781
Date of: Warrant/charges brought in court
County:  Pitt

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summary of Pitt Co. Court action: Top: Warrant for George 
FALCONER to appear and answer a plea of Trespass on the case & damages 
(£10,000) brought by Thomas CROWSON. [Note: this is same warrant as 
above]. Followed by: Request for case to be tried by jury. Followed by: 
Statement that FALCONER by his attorney David DONNAN defended his case 
[details of defense not given—sbg] and the jury consisting of John 
BUCK, Samuel WARREN, Benjamin BOWE3RS, John SLAUGHTER, William 
BALDWYNE, Robt. Lanier DANIELS, Brittan EDWARDS, Isaac LITTLE, Samuel 
STOKES, John STOCKS, John MOORING, John FOUMAN found that FALCONER was 
guilty and assessed damages (£9,000) and court costs. FALCONER 
requested an appeal, which was granted. End of document: Calculation of 
court costs.
Date: 6 Oct 1781/Oct term 1781/April term 1782
Date of: Warrant/Request for jury trial/trial
County:  Pitt
 
Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Transcript of record of an action in Wayne Co. Court 
[Note: Document torn in half] p. 1 Warrant for Elias BALLARD to appear 
and answer a plea that he render certain letters Patent &c which he 
unjustly detains brought by George BRADBERRY. Inside, p. 2: Copy of 
Wayne County docket books showing calls of case, beginning in April 
1783, continued 4 times to April, 1784. In April 1784, jury found that 
defendant did not detain, and BRADBERRY appealed to District Court, 
giving Burnette MORING and Benj. SHEROD as his securities. Inside p. 3: 
Appearance bond for George BRADBERRY with MORING and SHEROD his 
securities. 
Date: 16 January 1783/April court 1783/April court 1784/15 April 1784
Date of: Warrant/Case first brought/Case tried/Bond
County:  Wayne

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Decision by (mutually agreed-upon) arbitrators in case 
George BRADBERRY vs. Elias BALLARD in regard to a patent that BALLARD 
detained from BRADBERRY that BALLARD had no right or title to the 
patent. Signed by arbitrators Richd. MKINNE, Benja FORTE John KENNEDY. 
Date: May 3 1788
Date of: Decision
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: An Acct Sales of Sundry goods and Chattles Lands and 
Tenements seized and Sold by Virtue of an Execution at the Suit of 
Martial BRITAN & others against Joseph WALLS and others. This is 
followed by a list of names and buyers of goods: 
Littleton BELL’s goods sold to Richd. JASPER, Leonard DESAW, Thos. 
HYTHE.
Watson BELL’s goods sold to Noah PARTREE and Henry SCOTT
Henry ROBINSON’s goods sold to Jas ROBERDS
Abel TULEY’s goods sold to Thomas BALY, Capt. COLE, Thomas HYTHE, 
Richard JASPER, John ALDERSON, Leonard DESAW, James ROBINS, Joseph 
COX, Lazerous FOREMAN, Frederick BARROW, James GAYLORD, Ann FOREMAN, 
Peter ROBERTSON, Saml SMYTH, Benjamin GAYLORD, Jacob DURDEN, Stephen 
GAYLORD, 

Lands sold: 
John EASTHER to Leonard DESAW
Littleton BELL to same
Watson BELL to same
Henry ROBINSON near John EASTON to same
Henry ROBINSON where he dwelt to same
Abel TULEY to same
Joseph WALLIS to same
Solomon RICHARD to same
John RICHARD to same
Foster JARVIS to same

Crops sold:
Littleton BELL to Jeremiah TULEY
Watson BELL to Wm.  RUSSELL
Saml. MASON to Christr MASON
Henry ROBINSON to Jesse ALLEN
Abel TULEY to John ALDERSON

Stock sold:
Henry ROBINSON to Leonard DESAW
Watson BELL to Parker LACY
Samuel MASON to Henry SCOTT
Abel TULEY to Lenard DESAW
John EASTER to Southy REW
Samuel MASON’s 3rd part of four Negroes to Jacob DURDEN
Jeconias BELL to Lenard DESAW
Thomas JONES to same
Thomas TULEY Junr to same
one 3rd part of Saml MASON’s land to same
Richard TULEY to Thos. SMYTH
Solomon RICHARDSON to Lenard DESAW
John Richard’s stock to Thomas JASPER
Joseph WALKER’s Negroes to Henry SCOTT
Thamas MASON’s corn to Lenard DESAW
Foster JARVIS to peter ROBERTSON
Henry SLADE junr to same
Date: July 14 2783/4 Aug 1783
Date of: Sale of goods/sale of lands, crops, and stock
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Order stating that in the suit brought by George DENNISON 
against Benjamin ROBERTS, Elisha WILLIAMS, Abraham ARTNER, John SLADE, 
Jerimiah ARTNER, Aden SLADE, Elisha TOOLEY, Thomas WILKINSON, William 
CURDET and Simon FORTESCUE in a plea of Trespass in which the 
defendants were accused of entering DENNISON’s dwelling house and doing 
damage that the summons for the defendants was returned by sheriff 
Henry SCOTT with the words “not found”. This orders that the property 
of the defendants be attached in sufficient amount to insure that they 
appear at the next court session. Back states lands and tenements of 
Abraham ASTER and Jeremiah ARTHUR were attached.
Date: 24 May 1783, 7 June 1783
Date of: Order, attachment
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for James ADAMS to appear and testify on behalf of 
Thomas RESPESS in a suit between RESPESS (plaintiff) and Richard 
FLANAKIN.
Date: Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Matthew HUMPHREY, Daniel SUTHERLAND, Richard 
SHIRLEY & Alexander CROMWELL to appear and testify on behalf of 
Bartholemew KELLY in a suit in which Jesse PROCTOR is plaintiff and 
KELLY is defendant. (Back: executed on all except SHIRLEY, omitted by 
order of KELLY).
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Edgecomb

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for John BOND Jr and James EVERETT to appear and 
testify on behalf of Richard FLANNAKIN in a suit in which Thomas 
RESPESS is plaintiff and FLANNAKIN is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort 

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Samuell SMYTH Levi FULCHER & Ann FULCHER to 
appear and testify in a case in which Thomas RESPESS Executor of Thomas 
RESPESS deceased us Okaubtuff  & Richard FLANNAKIN is defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Thomas COOPER to appear and testify on behalf 
of Thomas RESPESS in a case in which RESPESS is plaintiff and Richard 
FLANNAKIN is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Beaufort 

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant for Bartholomew KELLY to appear and answer a 
charge of trespass on the case for defamation and slander, brought by 
Jesse PROCTOR.
Date: 15 Nov 1782
Date of: Warrant
County:  Edgecomb

 Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Appearance bond for Robt COTTON with Abraham MERRITT, 
bondsman for COTTON to appear and answer a charge brought by Abner NASH 
of trespass on the case, damages £100.
Date: 5 Nov 1782
Date of: Bond
County:  Halifax

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Waightall AVERY, Ezekial MEM & Elisha HASBOLD 
to appear and testify in a case in which Levi MOOR is appealing a 
decision in a case in which he was plaintiff and Nathan BRYAN was 
defendant.
Date: 15 No 1779
Date of: Summons
County:  Jones

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Francis HARRELL, Joseph LANGSTON Senior to 
appear and testify on behalf of Cary JOURNEGAN in a case in which 
William BLACKMAN is plaintiff and JOURNEGAN is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1780
Date of: Summons
County:  Johnston

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant for John ALLENDALE to answer a charge brought by 
John Hill BRYAN, an infant under the age of 21 by his next friend John 
BRYAN of trespass on the case, damages £1500.
Date: 15 Nov 1779
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Joseph BARCH to appear and testify on behalf 
of Nathan BRYAN, appellant in a case in which Levi MOORE was plaintiff 
and BRYAN was defendant
Date: 15 Nov 1789
Date of: Summons
County:  Jones

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information:  Summons for Amy MARTIN and Ferebee FALMS to appear and 
testify on behalf of Thomas BURKE in a suit in which BURKE is defendant 
and Thomas WILLIAMS is defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1779
Date of: Summons
County:  Jones

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Joal BLAKMAN William RHODES to appear and 
testify on behalf of Wm BLACKMAN in a suit in which William BLACKMAN is 
plaintiff and Cany JERNIGAN is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1780
Date of: Summons
County:  Duplin

 Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant for George CLAUS to appear and answer a charge of 
debt (£400) brought by Lewis GLERO.
Date: 15 Mat 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: This is a transcript of a case heard in Dobbs County 
Court. Alexander HARPER sued John GRAINGER stating that he had leant 
GRAINGER £1000 on October 15 1780, and that HARPER leant GRAINGER 
another £1000. Both debts were to be paid in 12 months. GRAINGER agreed 
to provide a Negro man for his use for the 12 months, and as security 
for repayment. HARPER stated, however, that GRAINGER often arranged for 
the man to be at GRAINGER’s property, so that HARPER often didn’t have 
the use of him. At the end of the 12 months, GRAINGER did not pay money 
owed. GRAINGER responded that he did in fact offer to pay HARPER and 
that HARPER refused payment, The case was tried by a jury; the case was 
continued several times until it was heard in July 1783. GRAINGER’s 
attorney asked for a stay of judgement, but the court ultimately ruled 
in favor of GRAINGER, and an appeal is brought by HARPER.
Date: 25 October 1783
Date of: Transcript sent
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for William CORDIN to appear and testify in a suit 
between Josiah HOLT, Plaintiff and John SIMPSON, Esqr. Defendant
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Thomas CURTIS to appear and testify in a suit 
between Josiah HOLT, Plaintiff and John SIMPSON, Esq., Defendant
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Appearance bond for John TAYLOR with Thomas FARMER and 
Martin FARMER, bondsmen to appear and answer a charge of debt brought 
by Isaac GUION. Witness Robert MCENTIRE. 
Date: 12 March 1783
Date of: Bond
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for James WILLIAMS to appear and testify on behalf 
of Isaac GUION in a matter in which GUION is plaintiff and John TAYLOR 
is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1786 [Note: this is clearly the date written. Does not 
match other years in this lawsuit, or the folder title-sbg]
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: p. 1: James HOBBS vs. David GEORGE: Calculation of court 
costs. P. 2: Order t sheriff to attach the property of the GEORGE to 
the amount of £5.7 plus court costs
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Order
County:  Dobbs

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant for Benjamin RHODES to answer a charge by David 
HAMILTON of Charlestown SC that he [RHODES] render to him [HAMILTON] a 
certain Negro man of the price of £180 which from him [HAMILTON] he 
unjustly detaineth.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Appearance bond for Benjamin RHODES with Nathan SMITH 
bondsman to appear and answer David HAMILTON that he [RHODES] render to 
him [HAMILTON] a certain Negro man of the price of £180 which from him 
[HAMILTON] he unjustly detains. Witness Rigdon SMITH
Date: 24 June 1783
Date of: Bond
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant for John TAYLOR to answer a charge of debt by 
Isaac GUION.
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Warrant
County:  Orange

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Warrant (as before) for James TAYLOR, mariner, to answer a 
charge by Richard ELLIS that he broke open the stable of ELLIS and 
using guns swords & clubs & staves did lead away a bay horse who was 
the property of ELLIS.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Summons for Henry SCOTT to appear and testify on behalf of 
Joseph HANDCOCK in a case in which Stephen SMITH is appellant and 
HANDCOCK appellee.
Date: 30 Oct 1783
Date of: Summons
County:  Craven

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Order to Stephen SMITH, Esquire, Justice, to examine 
Jeremiah SATHERTHWAIT concerning what he knows in a certain action of 
trespass in which George DENNISON is plaintiff and Benjamin ROBERTS and 
others are Defendant, on behalf of the plaintiff as well as the 
defendants.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Order
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Deposition of Jeremiah SATTERTHWAITE to Stephen SMITH. 
SATTERTHWAITE stated that Abram ARTHUR, Jeremiah ARTHUR, Simon 
FORTESQUE, Thomas WILKINSON, Adin SLADE, John SLADE, Elisha TOOLEY, 
William GODETT, Benjamin ROBERTS, and Elisha WILLIAMS entered the house 
and plundered the goods of George DENNISON and carried away DENNISON’s 
property to convert to their own use, [Following this is a long list of 
goods, including clothes, furniture, tools, and money that were 
removed. Sbg] 
Date: April 1782/2 June 1783
Date of: Event/deposition
County:  Hyde

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Oath by Benjamin PARMERLY that in the suit wherein George 
DENNISON is plaintiff and Benj. Roberts and others are defendants 
Jeremiah SATERWHYTE is a material witness & that he the said ?? cannot 
safely come to trial without his testimony. SATTERWHYTE is a person of 
little or no property & he apprehends will remove out of the state or 
disobey a subpana. 
Date: May term 1783
Date of: Oath
County:  Not given

Folder: 1783 (second folder)
Information: Two depositions: [1]: John POOLE sayeth that he was 
foreman of a jury appointed to try a forcible entry on certain lands 
and that the verdict was this that the witnesses sworn were not 
sufficient to support the accusation and that George DENNISON demanded 
a copy of the Proceeding which Justices either neglected or refused. 
[2]: William Richard JASPER says that he was appointed a juror to try a 
Forcible Entry & Detainer said to be committed by George DENNISON on 
the lands of John FORTESCUE and no force being proved or tried the 
title only being found the Jrors were of opinion that the property lay 
in the said Fortescue because the said land being willed to him by his 
Father. 
Date: 10 Nov 1779
Date of: Both depositions
County:  Hyde 

Folder: Kintchen Kitchen’s personal appearance bond 1784
Information: Appearance bond for Kinchen KITCHEN with Ralph DAVIS, 
bondsman to appear and answer a charge by William HOOPER of a charge 
that he owes him £20. Witness Martin LYE
Date: 26 March 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Cumberland

Folder: 1784
Information  Appearance bond for Edward WARD Sr with Edward WARD Jr & 
Benjm WARD to answer a charge by Nathan SMITH of Craven County merchant 
trespass on the case and damages.
Date: 14 Sept 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Not given (SMITH is resident of Craven)

Folder: 1784
Information Letter from Edward WARD [recipient not named—salutation 
just says “Sir--sbg] explaining why he has not paid his debt. Letter is 
1 page long, and in summary says that he has not paid because he is 
owed money from others who have not paid him, and so it has not been in 
his power to make the payment. Closes by saying, “…I am just as uneasy 
as you can be concerning it and shall pay when in my power and sooner 
than you git it by law for I shall have in a short time a quantity of 
Navel Stores which hope shall git money for it if I hold not from them 
that owes me.”
Date: 27 March 1784
Date of: Letter
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Wilson BLOUNT to appear and answer a charge of 
debt by Jonathan & William SIMPSON of SC, merchants.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Bond made in SC by Col. John ARMSTRONG and Major George 
DOHERTY of Surry County NC to Wilson BLOUNT of Charleston [SC] stating 
that they agree to pay him 2250 1/2 Spanish milled Dollars before 1 May 
1783. Witness Chas. Isaac GIMBALL. [Note: the word “Judgment is written 
in large letters diagonally across this document-sbg]
Date: 28 Dec 1782
Date of: Bond
County: Surry Co. NC (residence of ARMSTRONG &BLOUNT; State of SC 
[place bond made]

Folder: 1784
Information Oath by Wilson BLOUNT as follows: …the said Jonathan & 
William SIMPSON plaintiff in the above suit [i.e., Jonathan and William 
SIMPSON vs. Wilson BLOUNT-sbg] being persons in the State of 
Massachusets Bay, they did remove from the said State after the 
commencement of the late war to avoid giving theire assistance in 
repelling the common Enemy, & that they did afterwards continue to 
reside, in places under the dominion of the enemies of America, taking 
part with the said enemy’s and that they did attach themselves to the 
said enemies and their forces, and continued with them until the 
evacuation of Charlestown (South Carolina) that they remaind in 
Charleston under the charactors of Refugees.” s/ Wilson BLOUNT. 
Witness: Jno. WILLIAMS
Date: 31 May 1785
Date of: Oath
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Wilson BLOUNT by his attorney Abner NASH, requests 
judgement whether he should answer the suit brought against him by 
Jonathan & William SIMPSON, since they were persons who left their 
residence in order to avoid providing assistance in repelling the 
common enemy in the late war, and settled in Charleston, SC and called 
themselves refugees. Prays the bill be suspended.
Date: May term 1785
Date of: Court date
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond by Wilson BLOUNT with William BLOUNT and 
James SAUNDERS, bondsmen to appear and answer a charge of trespass on 
the case and damages brought by Jonathan & William SIMPSON. (Can’t read 
witness name)
Date: 3 Nov 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Nathan SMITH, merchant to appear and answer a 
charge brought by Messrs Thomas & Titus OGDEN & [blank] MAYERS, 
merchants in company of Craven County, of Covenant broken and not 
performed.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Jacob KOONCE, plantar to appear and answer a 
charge of John MOORE of trespass on the case.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Jones (residence of KOONCE), Craven (residence of MOORE)

Folder: 1784
Information Order to the clerk of Pitt County to provide to this court 
all documentation whatsoever in regard to a suit in which Jacob 
ATKINSON and Mary his wife were plaintiffs, and David DONAN were 
defendants. 
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Order
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Samuel RIVES to appear and answer William 
HOOPER on a charge of debt.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: North Hampton

Folder: 1784
Information Slip of paper which says, “Vide Exon Docket to November 
term 1784. No entry ade query Mr ARNETT.” [Horizontal line under this]. 
“There are Sundry Exons ads of Mr. HOOPER not returned.
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for John Henry PRYOR to appear and answer William 
HOOPER of a charge of debt. Back: “Executed & twenty pounds paid to 
Coll. Jos BENTON in behalf of Mr. Wm. HOOPER with the Cost of the 
Charge & att. As also not sufficient & BENTON is to settle the Balance 
with Mr. HOOPER the plaintiff…”
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Caswell

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Benjamin SMITH to appear and answer a charge 
brought by William HOOPER for debt.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Wake

Folder: 1784
Information p. 1: William HOOPER vs. William PICKETT: Calculation of 
court costs. P. 2 (attached): Order to attach the property of PICKETT 
to the amount of £10 plus £3.19 court costs to pay a debt owed to 
HOOPER.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Order
County: Duplin

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Samuel REAVES with Kinchen PETERSON to 
appear and answer a charge of debt brought by William HOOPER. Witness: 
Balaam EMORY
Date: 1 March 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Northampton

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for William PARKER to appear and answer a charge by 
William HOOPER of debt.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: New Hanover

Folder: 1784
Information p. 1: William HOOPER vs. Benjamin SMITH: Calculation of 
court costs. P. 2 (attached): Order to the sheriff to attach the 
property of SMITH in the amount of £50 plus £4.1.7 court costs to pay a 
debt owed to HOOPER
Date: 24 May 1784
Date of: Order
County: Wake

Folder: 1784
Information Order to sheriff to attach the property of William CLEMENTS 
or Joseph MEGEE, his surety to the amount of £50 plus £5.2.4 court 
costs to pay a debt owed to William HOOPER. This states that a previous 
order was returned on 15 Nov 1783 with the words “no goods” written on 
it. There was also a previous summons for MEGEE to testify in the suit, 
which was delivered by the sheriff, Robert EDWARDS in the presence of 
Thomas CUPRIT & Joseph PITTS.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Order
County: Chatham

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond by William PICKET with Samuel HOUSTON, 
bondsman, to appear and answer a charge of debt by William HOOPER. 
Witness Thos. WRIGHT
Date: 8 Dec 1783
Date of: Bond
County: New Hanover (place bond filed)/Duplin (residence of PICKET and 
HOUSTON)

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Kinchen KITCHEN to appear and answer William 
HOOPER in a charge of debt.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Cumberland

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Joseph SILLIBRIDGER & Alexander GRANT & John 
STARKEY to appear and testify on behalf of Robert HUNT in a case in 
which HUNT is plaintiff and Adam SCOTT & Hall JONES are defendants.
Date: 20 May 1786
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Hall JONES, planter and Adam SCOTT, bricklayer 
to appear and answer a charge of trespass on the case brought by Robert 
HUNT.
Date: 15 [blank] 1784 (Note: probably May; warrant actually issued 12 
July 1784-sbg]
Date of: Warrant
County: Onslow (residence of JONES & SCOTT/Craven (residence of HUNT)

Folder: 1784
Information Calculation of witness expenses for Joseph SILLIBRIDGE in 
case of Robert HUNT vs. Adam SCOTT and Hall JONES
Date: 25 May 1787
Date of: Calculation filed
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Richard BLACKLEDGE, merchant, to appear and 
answer a charge of trespass on the case brought by John HOWELL
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Beaufort (residence of BLACKLEDGE)/Craven (residence of HOWELL)

Folder: 1784
Information Complaint by Robert HUNT, through James IREDELL, his 
attorney, against Hall JONES and Adam SCOTT that they took and carried 
away a variety of household items belonging to HUNT. (Items listed).
Date: 20 Feb 1783
Date of: Robbery
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Richard BLACKLEDGE with William GROVES 
and Nathan KEARS, bondsmen to appear and answer a charge by John 
HOWELL, Craven County mercht of a plea of trespass on the case. 
Witness: Edward MCKEEL 
Date: 2 Nov 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Beaufort (bond filed, residence of BLACKEDGE, GROVES, 
KEARS)/Craven (Residence of HOWELL)

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for John TOLER to appear and testify on behalf of 
Charles HINDS in a suit in which HINDS is plaintiff and David CANNON 
and others are defendants.
Date: 16 Nov 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Theophilus WILLIAMS, David CANNON, Elijah 
CROOM, Charles CROOM, Jesse CROOM Junr  & Charles WEST, planters to 
answer a charge of Charles HINES of a plea of Trespass with force and 
arms, damages £100.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Wayne

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Theophilus WILLIAMS & David CANNON Junr. to 
answer Charles HINES of a plea of trespass with force and arms.
Date: 20 Nov 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Duplin

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Elijah CROOM, Charles CROOM, Jesse 
CROOM Charles WEST, with Daniel COOR and Levar VINSON, bondsmen, to 
appear and answer a charge by Charles of assault and batrey. Witness 
John GARLAND.
Date: 13 October 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Wayne

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Theophilus WILLIAMS and David CANNON 
with Samuel WARD and James MORRIS, bondsmen to appear and answer a 
charge by Charles HYNES of assault and battery.
Date: 23 March 1786
Date of: Bond
County: Duplin

Folder: 1784
Information Copy of county court record: 1. Warrant for William M. 
HERRITAGE  to answer a charge of trespass on the case brought by Thomas 
& Titus OGDEN (issued 15 June 1784), and statement that defendant 
appeared, and the case was continued from term to term until the 
present term, June 1785. 2. Jury consisting of John KNOX, William 
HANNAS (?), Thos. MCPHERSON, Jesse BRYAN, Lovick JONES, John BRYAN, 
Aaron ERNULL, Caleb WILLIS, John IPOCK, James ELLIS, Adam TOOLEY, & 
Isaac GUION, who found that HERRITAGE did assume the debt, and ordered 
him to pay. 3. HERRITAGE appealed to the Superior Court in the New Bern 
District.
Date: June, 1785
Date of: Case heard
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Complaint of Thomas and Titus OGDEN against William Martin 
HERRITAGE, planter, that on 1 January 1780 he promised in writing to 
pay them 4750 weight of Pork Meat, and interest on the sum of £50 
specie whenever he was required to do so. Herritage has not paid either 
the pork or the specie.
Date: 1 January 1780
Date of: Agreement to pay
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information “You are hereby authorized to dismiss the suit wherin 
Thomas & Titus OGDEN are plaintiff and Thomas LIND is defendant he 
paying the costs of suit.”
Date: May 23 1787
Date of: Authorization
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Charles McDowall to appear and answer a charge 
by William Martin HERRITAGE of a plea of Trespass on the Case & damages 
£200
Date: 19 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Burke

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Thomas LIND, attorney at law, to answer Thomas 
OGDEN and Titus OGDEN of a plea that he render unto them one Negroe man 
the property of Thomas and Titus OGDEN named Jeffrey which he 
unlawfully detains.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Chowan

Folder: 1784
Information Complaint by William Martin HERRITAGE against Charles 
MCDOWELL. HERRITAGE states that in September 1781 that he “casually 
lost out of his hands and possession” a bay horse, and that 
subsequently, on the same day, the horse came into the possession of 
MCDOWELL, who knew that the horse belonged to HERRITAGE, but 
deliberately attempted to deceive and defraud HERRITAGE by keeping the 
horse, valued at £200.
Date: September 1781
Date of: Incident
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Thomas LIND with Fredr. RAMKE, John 
GRAY, and Jon. JACOBS, bondsmen to appear and answer a charge by Thomas 
OGDEN & Titus OGDEN of trespass on the case, damages £600.
Date: 24 March 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Thomas LIND to appear and answer Thomas & Titus 
OGDEN of a plea that he render unto them a Negro Man Slave, property of 
the OGDENs named Jeffery, value £300.
Date: 15 Nov 17o83
Date of: Warrant
County:      


Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Thomas LIND, Attorney at Law, to appear and 
answer Thomas & Titus OGDEN on a plea that he render unto them a Negro 
man slave, property of Thomas and Titus OGDEN named Jeffery of the 
value of £300 which he unjustly detains. Damages £600.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Chowan

Folder: 1784
Information Complaint by Thomas & Titus OGDEN by David WINSLOW their 
attorney, that Edward WINSLOW on 12 January 1782 had a promissory note 
promising to pay the OGDENs £60.4 at a time required. As of this date, 
he has not paid.
Date: November term 1784
Date of: Complaint made
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information p. 1: Warrant for Edward WINSLOW to answer a charge by 
Thomas & Titus OGDEN, Craven Merchants in company of a plea of trespass 
on the case, damages £126 specie. P. 2: Appearance bond for Edward 
WINSLOW, of Fayette, Mercht., with James WILLIAMS of Orange, Attorney 
at Law and James PORTERFIELD of Fayette County to appear and answer a 
plea by Thomas & Titus OGDEN of trespass on the case damages £126.
Date: 3 Aug 1784
Date of: Bond
County: “Fayette”

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for John BARRY with William CARTER to 
appear and answer Thomas OGDEN, merchant of Craven County on a plea of 
trespass on the case, damages £250.
Date: 25 May 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Chowan

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for John BARRY to appear and answer a charge of 
trespass on the case brought by Thomas and Titus OGDEN, Craven County 
merchants, damages £250.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Chowan

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for John BARRY with William CARTER to 
appear and answer Thomas OGDEN, merchant of Craven County on a plea of 
trespass on the case, damages £250.
Date: 25 March 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Chowan

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for John BARRY to appear and answer Thomas OGDEN, 
Craven County merchant on a plea of trespass on the case, damages £250.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Chowan

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Luke OGBURN with Jno. COBB & Edwd 
COOPER to appear and answer a bill of indictment against him for 
assault upon John MOSELEY.
Date: 17 March 1790
Date of: Bond
County: Martin

Folder: 1784
Information “At Ten days sight of this my Second of exchange…pay to the 
order of Msssrs. Thos & Titus OGDEN the sum of One Thousand Dollars 
value received and place it to Acct. with Your hble Servt. To: DORSINS 
& MOWITTY Merchts. Charles Towne. S/Will GIBBS.”
Date: 5 Feby 1779
Date of: Exchange note
County: Craven (written at New Bern)

Folder: 1784
Information “At Ten days sight of this my first of exchange…pay to the 
order of Msssrs. Thos & Titus OGDEN the sum of Two Thousand Dollars 
value received and place it to Acct. with Your hble Servt. To: DORSINS 
& MOWITTY Merchts. Charles Towne. S/Will GIBBS.”
Date: 5 Feby 1779
Date of: Exchange note
County: Craven (written at New Bern)

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for William GIBBS to appear and answer a charge by 
Thomas & Titus OGDEN, Craven Merchants in Company, of trespass on the 
case, damage £400.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information “At Ten days sight of this my first of exchange…pay to the 
order of Msssrs. Thos & Titus OGDEN the sum of One Thousand Dollars 
value received and place it to Acct. with Your hble Servt. To: DORSINS 
& MOWITTY Merchts. Charles Towne. S/Will GIBBS.”
Date: 5 Feby 1779
Date of: Note of exchange
County: Craven (written in New Bern)

Folder: 1784
Information “At Ten days sight of this my Second of exchange…pay to the 
order of Msssrs. Thos & Titus OGDEN the sum of One Thousand Dollars 
value received and place it to Acct. with Your hble Servt. To: DORSINS 
& MOWITTY Merchts. Charles Towne. S/Will GIBBS.”
Date: 5 Feby 1779
Date of: Exchange note
County: Craven (written in New Bern)

Folder: 1784
Information Statement of expenses incurred by Thomas & Titus OGDEN in 
their suit against William GIBBS. (Total £1401.4) marked received.
Date: June 19 1779
Date of: Statement
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information: Top: “Exchange for 1000 Dollars—At Ten days sight of this 
my First of Exchange (second of same tenor and date paid) pay to the 
order of Mssr. Thos. & Titus OGDEN the sum of One thousand Dollars, 
value received, and placed it to Acct. with __________ 
To Messr. DORSIUS & MOWETT			Your hble Servt
	Mercht. 						Will GIBBS
		Charles Town
			Endorsed
				Thos & Titus OGDEN
Below: State of South Carolina: Statement by Jon MCCALL Junior Notary 
Public that at the request of William LIVINGSTON of Charles Town [SC] 
exhibited the above original Bill or John DORIUS, merchant, Charles 
Town, who stated that he had already sent orders to settle his 
accounts, and that he would not pay the Bill. MCCALL hereby protests 
against the Drawer of the bill and all others concerned for damages 
suffered for want of payment. [Note: There follows a copy of this same 
document].
Date: 5 Feby 1779/10 May 1772
Date of: Original bill at top/Presentation of bill by MCCALL at bottom
County: Craven [New Bern given at top as place bill issued]

Folder: 1784
Information Suit by Thomas & Titus OGDEN against William GIBBS. The 
suit says that William GIBBS gave them 2 bills of exchange ($1,000 & 
$2,000) which they were to present to Messrs DORSIERS & MOWITT, who 
were to pay the OGDENs the amount required. DORSIERS & MOWITT refused 
to pay, making GIBBS liable for the amount, and he agreed to pay them.  
GIBBS has not paid, and the OGDENs state that he intended to defraud 
them of the $3000, and sue for $4000 (amount plus damages).
Date: 5 Feb 1779/10 May 1779/1 July 1779/November 1784
Date of: Original bill/Presentation of bill to DORSIERS & MOWITT/Court 
case
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information [Torn: Bottom half of summons] Warrant for [torn] to appear 
and answer a charge by John MELONY of trespass damages £400. Back: John 
MELONY ag. Valentine WHIT.
Date: 5 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Torn

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Valentine NICKELE with Alderson ELLISON 
and William BROWN, bondsmen to appear and answer a charge of trespass 
damages £300 brought by John MULLOWNY. Witness: Benjm. BROWN
Date: 9 June 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Richard BROWN to appear and testify on behalf 
of Obed & Uz WILLIAMS in a suit in which James FILLIYAW & Ann his wife 
are plaintiffs and WILLIAMS defendant.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Ephrahim BATTLE to appear and testify on behalf 
of Obed and Uz WILLIAMS in a suit in which James FILLIYAW and wife are 
plaintiff and WILLIAMS defendant.
Date: 20 May 1786
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Benjamin WILLIAMS Junr to appear and testify on 
behalf of Obed and Uz WILLIAMS in a suit in which James FILLIYAW & wife 
are plaintiff and WILLIAMS defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for John WEBSTER to appear and answer a charge of 
trespass damage £500 brought by Thomas EVANS of Onslow County.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Benjamin WILLIAMS Junr to appear and testify on 
behalf of Obed and Uz WILLIAMS in a suit in which James FILLIYAW & wife 
are plaintiff and WILLIAMS defendant.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Obed WILLIAMS and Uz WILLIAMS both of Onslow 
County planters to appear and answer a charge of trespass with force 
and arms by James FILYAW & Ann his wife damages £80,000
Date: 15 Nov 1779
Date of: Warrant
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Abraham BARROW Jesse WOOD Fessee GREGORY and 
James SUMMERS to appear and testify on behalf of James and Ann JILLIYAW 
in the suit in which the FILLIYAWs are plaintiffs and Obed and Uz 
WILLIAMS are defendants.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Suit James FILLIYAW & Ann his wife versus Obed and Uz 
WILLIAMS for damages £57.10: Calculation of court costs.
Date: May term 1787
Date of: Court term that costs were calculated
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information James FILLYAW & Ann his wife vs Obed and Uz WILLIAMS: 
Ordered that this cause be referred to Nathan BRYAN Frederick HARGATE 
Edward STARKEY and Lewis WILLIAMS and if they do not agree to chuse a 
fifth and their award to be judgment of court. [Below this]: At May 
Term 1783. Order that the above Rule of Reference by renewed and the 
suit continued.
Date: November term 1782/May term 1783
Date of: Orders made
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Complaint by James FILLYAW and wife Ann that Obed. and Uzz 
WILLIAMS took away 300 barrels or corn, 70 head of hogs, and a a 
quantity of rice and flax belonging to James and Ann.
Date: 12 Oct 1779
Date of: Goods taken
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information James PHILYAW  & wife against Obed & Uz WILLIAMS: Obed 
WILLIAMS makes oath that he cannot safely come to trial without the 
testimony of Benjamin WILLIAMS. WILLIAMS has been summoned and until 
this term has regularly attended court. [At bottom]: The deponent [Obed 
WILLIAMS] further says that Benjamin WILLIAMS is not absent from court 
by the will or desire of O. WILLIAMS—on the contrary, O. WILLIAMS 
called on B. WILLIAMS & B. WILLIAMS said that it was inconvenient for 
him to come to court, and he did not believe the cause would come to 
trial.
Date: 9 May 1786 [smeared—might be 1780].
Date of: Oath
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Obed WILLIAMS and Uz WILLIAMS, with 
Stephen WILLIAMS and Jesse GREGORY, bondsmen to appear and answer James 
FILYAW and Ann his wife in a plea of trespass with force and arms, 
damages £80,000.
Date: 6 April 1780
Date of: Bond
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for John BURNETT to appear and answer Matthew 
WILKES on a plea of trespass, damage £500.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Jones 

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for John BURNETT with Joshua COLLINS, 
bondsman to appear and answer Matthew WILKS in a plea of trespass, 
damages £500
Date: 18 September 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for John EBORN, William EBORN, and Enoch FLYNN to 
appear and testify on behalf of Benja. GAYLAND & Jas GAYLAND in a 
matter in which the GAYLANDS are appellants and Abraham WILKINSON 
appellee.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Not given.

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for John EGLESTON, William SATHERTWAIT, William 
BARROW, and Frederick BARROW, Esq. to appear and testify on behalf of 
Abraham WILKINSON is appellee and Stephen GAYLAND, Thos GAYLAND & James 
RATLIFFEE appellants. 
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for John EGLESTON, William SATHERTWAIT, William 
BARROW, and Frederick BARROW to appear and testify on behalf of Abraham 
WILKINSON in a suit in which Benjamin GALAND & James GAYLORD are 
appellants and WILKINSON is appellee.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information List:
10	Benja. GAYLARD
11	John JORDEN (exc)
11	Abrm JONES
12	Caleb MASON
	Andrew BASS 2
1	Rich. BASS 2
	Rayford FULGHUM X
	James DAVIS
	Saml. WILLIAMS X
	Isaac POWELL 3
	Jacob RHEM 4
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information “Benjamin GAYLORD & James GAYLORD appellant vs. Abraham 
WILKERSON appellee: Your Refferees to whom was referd the above Cause 
differing in opinion agreed to call in Mr. Richd BLACKLEDGE umpire and 
award that each party pay their own witnesses and that the other costs 
of Court be paid jointly…” s/J BLOUNT, Edwd [can’t read] [Can’t read], 
Jas GATLIN, R. BLACKLEDGE
Date: 4 Jul 1785
Date of: Statement
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for John EBORN, William EBORN, & Enoch FLYNN to 
appear and testify on behalf of Stephen GAYLORD & al in a suit which 
GAYLORD is appellant and Abraham WILKINSON is appellee.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information Stephen GAYLORD & others appellants vs. Abraham WILKINSON 
appellee: Statement (as above) that referees were of differing 
opinions, called in Richard BLACKLEDGE, and order both sides to pay 
their own witnesses and divide costs of court. S/J BLOUNT Edmd MCKEEL, 
[Can’t read], Jas GATLIN Rhd BLACKLEDGE
Date: 4 July 1785
Date of: Statement
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Copy of record from Hyde County Inferior Court: Top front: 
Warrant for Benjamin GAYLORD and James GAYLORD to appear and answer 
Abraham WILKINSON on a charge of trespass with force and arms. Middle 
front: Complaint by WILKINSON that the GAYLORDS assaulted WILKINSON 
using various weapons (swords guns fists staves clubs and knives) so 
that his life was greatly feared of. Bottom front: Order that the issue 
come to court. Top back: Jury consisting of Major CLARKE, Robert 
BARNET, John CAPPS, John MCWILLIAMS, John EGLETON, John PHILLOPS, 
William WRIGHT, James BAILY, John ABRAMS, Ephraim EBORNE, Robert GIBBS, 
and James ALDERSON find for the plaintiff. Defendants not satisfied 
with the verdict request an appeal, which was granted. Witnesses for 
pltf: William BARROW, John EGLETON, William SATTERTHWAIT, David HARVEY. 
Witnesses for defendants: Col John EBORN, Edwd MCSWAIN. Bottom back: 
Calculation of court costs.
Date: Feb 1783/ 24 Nov 1783 /May 1784
Date of: Alleged assault/Summons issued/Case heard
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information Similar document to above. This one, in the jury verdict, 
awards the plaintiff £140 damages and costs, the value of the note 
given by the plaintiffs to defendants at the time of the assault.
Date: Feb 1783/24 Nov 1783/May 1784
Date of: Alleged assault/Summons/issued/Case heard
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Edward WHITTY, Rigion MCDONNELL, William 
JARMAN, Nelson ALCOCK, Daniel PERRY, McDonnell JAMES, John TAYLOR, 
Edmond TAYLOR & John SAUNDERS to answer to Matthew WILKES of a plea of 
trespass, damages £1000.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Edward WHITTY, Rigdon MCDANIEL, James 
MCDANIEL, Nelson ADCOCK, Daniel PERRY, John TAYLOR, Edmond TAYLOR, 
William JARMAN, John SANDERS to appear and Matthew WILKS on a plea of 
trespass, £2000 damage. Witnesses: Thos. MORRIS, William [X] SANDERS. 
[Nelson ADCOCK, John TAYLOR, Edmond TAYLOR, and John SANDERS all signed 
bond with mark].
Date: 16 Sept 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Samuel SPENCER to come to court and pay £5.14 
the costs of court in a recent suit brought by Thomas & Titus OGDEN 
against him. [Attached is computation of court costs].
Date: 20 Nov 1786
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Empty envelope. Outside says: George DENNISON vs Benja 
ROBERTS &al Determined Novr term 1784
Date: N/A
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information George DENNISON vs Benja ROBERTS &c: Jeremiah SATHERWAITE 
charges the plaintiff for his appearance as a witness, 3 days and 160 
miles.
Date: 20 Nov 1783
Date of: Witness charge
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Benjamin ROBERTS, Elisha WILLIAMS, Abraham 
ARTRIE, Jeremiah ARTRIE, John SLADE, Aden SLADE, Elisha INLEY, Thomas 
WILKINSON, William CRUDETT, and Simon FORTESCUE to appear and answer a 
charge by George DICKINSON of trespass with force and arms, damages 
£1000
Date: 26 Nov 1782
Date of: Warrant
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Samuel SPENCER, mariner, to appear and answer 
Thomas & Titus OGDEN merchants in company on a plea of trespass on the 
case, damages £400
Date: 3 Oct 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Samuel SPENCER with Thos BRANTON and 
Henrey VANDERBURGH, bondsmen, to appear and answer a charge of trespass 
on the case by Thomas & Titus OGDEN.
Date: 5 Oct 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Peter ROBINSON to appear and answer William 
QUINCE, mariner on a charge of trespass on the case “(and so forth).”
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information [Slip of paper torn in half]: “Four weeks after date I 
promise to deliver to Capn Wm QUINCE Forty Barrells corn at Woodstock 
in Hide County for run bot of him.” S/P. ROBERTSON
Date: 17 May 1783
Date of: IOU
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Peter ROBERTSON with Seth NOVEY 
bondsman to appear and answer William QUINCE in a plea of trespass on 
the case and so forth, damage £200.
Date: 20 Oct 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784
Information In response to an order by Superior Court for the District 
of New Bern, Thos ALDERSON and Wm. BROWN, Justices for Beaufort County, 
examined Alderson ELLISON and John WOODARD in regard to a suit heard in 
that court. ELLISON stated that he saw the copy of the words of a sale 
of a Negro belonging to the estate of Joshua PRITCHETT, decd. entered 
for use, and that at the request of Benja PARMELE he gave him a true 
copy, signed by him [ELLISON] as clerk, and that he [can’t read] of a 
Negro belonging to the estate at the instance of the Executors, and 
that Mary PRITCHETT was acting executrix of J. PRITCHETT’s estate. 
WOODARD stated that he was a witness to a bill of sale from Mary 
PRITCHETT William DAW Robert ROLAND to Alexander STEWART for a Negro 
mentioned in the bill of sale.
Date: 5 Apr 1784
Date of: Examination of witnesses
County: Beaufort

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Matthew YARRELL to appear and answer Thomas 
RESPESS of a plea that he perform the Covenant, damages £150.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Martin

Folder: 1784
Information Thomas RESPESS vs. Matthew YARRELL: Witness charge to 
plaintiff by John RESPESS, 3 days attendance, 60 miles.
Date: May term 1786
Date of: Charge made
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information “I promise to pay unto Thos. RESPESS on his order Six 
thousand one Hundred and forty four pounds of good merchanable Cork on 
or before the last day of January next for vallew Reced.” Witness: John 
RESPESS S/Matthew YARRELL
Date: 24 December 1783
Date of: IOU
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Matthew YARRELL with William PULLEY, 
bondsman, to appear and answer Thomas RESPESS on a plea that YARRELL 
perform the covenant, damages £150.
Date: 20 Feb 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Martin

Folder: 1784
Information “In the Suit William RANDALL against Waightsill AVERY in 
the Superior Court for this District Recd from the clerks office fifty 
shillings taxed for the attorneys fee.” S/Wm RANDALL
Date: 23 June 1785
Date of: Statement
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Francis WHALEY & Charles STEVENSON to appear 
and testify on behalf of William RANDALL in a matter in which RANDALL 
is plaintiff and Waightstile AVERY defendant. 
Date: 26 November 1782
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information [Page torn in 2 pieces] Summons for Lawson MALLARD, John 
KELLUM, & George KELLUM to appear and testify on behalf of Wraightstile 
AVERY in a matter in which William RANDALL is plaintiff and AVERY is 
defendant.
Date: 15 No 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for George STEVENSON to appear and testify on 
behalf of William RANDALL in a matter in which RANDALL is plaintiff and 
Waightstile AVERY is defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for James HARRISON and Lawson MALLARD to appear and 
testify on behalf of William RANDALL in a matter in which RANDALL is 
plaintiff and Waightstile AVERY is defendant.
Date: 25 Nov 1782
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for James WHALEY to appear and testify in a matter 
in which William RANDALL is plaintiff and Waightstile AVERY is 
defendant.
Date: 15 May 1782
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Lawson MALLARD, John KELLUM, & George KELLUM to 
appear and testify on behalf of Wraightstile AVERY in a matter in which 
William RANDALL is plaintiff and AVERY is defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for Lemuel ANDREWS, John KELLUM, & George KELLUM to 
appear and testify on behalf of Wraightstile AVERY in a matter in which 
William RANDALL is plaintiff and AVERY is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for John KELLUM, & George KELLUM to appear and 
testify on behalf of Wraightstile AVERY in a matter in which William 
RANDALL is plaintiff and AVERY is defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784
Information Oath by James HARRISON: On or about the 17 day of August 
last that he and Lawson MALLARD were on their way to camp that MALLARD 
told HARRISON that he was ordered by Col. AVERY to deliver a grey horse 
belonging to Capt. RANDAL home to the owner with a letter. A little 
below Ezekiel CLIFTON’s house MALLARD delivered the horse and letter to 
HARRISON and desired HARRISON to deliver it to RANDAL in camp. Minutes 
later, in sight of CLIFTON’s house, the Tories and British attacked 
HARRISON and fired at him and wounded him, and also shot the horse in 
the hip. HARRISON tried to escape, but was overtaken by the enemy and 
compelled to surrender; he was conducted to Major CRAIG, and the horse 
and letter fell in the hands of the enemy. Jas MCCAFFETY was wounded at 
the same time, by the side of HARRISON, while the enemy was firing.
Date: 2 Jan 1782
Date of: Oath
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information p. 1: Copy of county court record in case William RANDALL 
Esq., vs. Waightstill AVERY: Jury consisting of John MALLARD, Simon 
FOSCUE, George KOONE, Senr., Philimon ?PATE, William SMEAD, Adam 
ANDREWS, George THOMAS junr., Dan PERRY, Lemuel HATCH junr., Chas. 
SANDERS, Danie; SIMMONS, & George KEITH junr. find the plaintiff 
guilty, and award the plaintiff £20,000. Motion to arrest judgement 
related to the admissibility of testimony of one of the witnesses and 
the excessive damages. Decision appealed. Defendant gave Edmond HATCH 
and Hezikiah MERRIT as security. p. 2 [inside]: William RANDALL, Esq. 
complains of Waightsill AVERY saying that on 20 Aug 1778 that he 
[RANDALL] owned a grey gelding horse of a value of £50,000, and that on 
that day RANDALL lost the horse. AVERY on the same day found the horse, 
and knowing that it belonged to RANDALL, still kept the horse, and has 
since refused to return it to RANDALL. AVERY (by his attorney) denies 
that he is guilty of the charge and asks for a trial.
Date: March term 1782/June term 1782
Date of: Case originally brought/Court case decided
County: Jones

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Caleb C. GOUGH to appear and answer a charge by 
Samuel PARSONS of the Island of Martinique, merchant, on a charge of 
trespass on the case, damages £10,000. [Back: “Not to be found”].
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Beaufort

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Edward MOORE to appear and answer John PAGE, 
minister of the Gospel of a plea of trespass on the case, damages £300
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784
Information Summons for John HENLEY Esquire & James DAVIS to appear and 
testify on behalf of Elias BALLARD in a matter in which George 
BRADBERRY is appellant and BALLARD is appellee.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Wayne

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for John BENNERS Gentleman to appear and answer a 
charge by Elizabeth TOMLINSON administratrix of John TOMLINSON, 
deceased that he render the sum of £700 that he owes her.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for John COOPER to pay the clerk £6 court costs 
from a suit which he prosecuted against Abner NASH; the suit was abated 
by NASH’s death, and costs taxed to COOPER. Copy of account of court 
fees attached. 
Date: 20 November 1788
Date of: Warrant
County: Not given

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Keder POWELL to appear and answer Benjamin 
RATLIFF on a charge that he render to him a Negro slave boy named 
Brutus, value £100, owned by RATLIFF.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Johnston

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Abner NASH to appear and answer John COOPER on 
a charge of trespass on the case, damages £4000
Date: 28 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information From County Court record: On the 2nd Monday of December, 
1784, Lemuel HATCH complained against John Wright STANLY, A warrant was 
previously issued for STANLY to appear and answer HATCH on a charge of 
trespass on the case, damages £30. STANLY appeared and pled non-
assumption, and the case was continued. At the next court date, a jury 
consisting of John BEESLEY, John WEST, Evain JONES, Stephen SLADE, 
Fredrick JOHNSON, Thomas WHARTON, Stephen GATLIN, Joseph LETCHWORTH, 
David LEWIS, Joseph BRINSON, Moses ERNULL & Richard HENLY, who judged 
that STANLY did assume, and awarded £20.10.10 to HATCH. STANLY 
appealed, and posted bond according to law.
Date: 10 Oct 1784/December term 1784/September term 1785
Date of: Warrant/First appearance/Verdict
County: Craven

Folder: 1784
Information Warrant for Samuel GARRETT to appear and answer George 
HARDWICK on a charge of trespass on the case, damages £300.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Beaufort 

Folder: 1784
Information Appearance bond for Samuel GARRETT with Philip REILLY and 
John BRYEN to appear and answer George HARDWICK of Craven County on a 
charge of trespass on the case.
Date: 2 October 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Beaufort

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Isom LANIER, Nathaniel LANIER and Arthur FORBES 
(all of Guilford Co., planters) and Gile SHUTE Admr of Jacob SHUTE of 
Beaufort Co. to appear and answer a charge by William GORTNEY that the 
render to him £70 hard money in silver or gold at eight shillings per 
dollar or gold by weight of the value of £100.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Guilford

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Solomon DAVIS to appear and answer Titus HOWARD 
on a plea of trespass, etc., damages £50
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Carteret

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Henry ELLIS Esquire to appear and testify on 
behalf of David DONAN in a matter in which DONAN is appellt. and David 
PERKINS is appellee.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Letter [apparently to Silas COOKE, CSC, according to back 
of document] from David DONAN stating that he had sent by Henry ELLIS, 
Clerk of Pitt. These are records for cases in which DONAN was concerned 
as an Attorney for himself and others. [Names mentioned in the cases 
are Jno. LEWIS, David DONNAN, Thos. JORDAN Arthur BRYAN, Robt. SANDERS, 
and Richard MOYE; David PERKINS is also mentioned in the document. 
These are listed so that it’s hard to tell which names go with which 
case-sbg]. Requests that these records be delivered to the proper 
officers of the court. Also sending pettn. to Pitt Court for Allowance 
as their attorney. [Note: NB District Criminal Court Action Papers for 
1783 show that DONAN was disbarred].
Date: 3 March 1785
Date of: Letter
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information  Petition to the “Worshipful Court of Pitt County” by David 
DONNAN, stating that he served the county for as many as 13 terms as 
states attorney, and that he was to be paid quarterly for his service, 
but that he has not received adequate satisfaction for any of those 
courts, to his great inconvenience and distress. He is being daily 
harassed by those to whom he is indebted. DONNAN then says, “…with all 
due concessions for his former Indiscretions and with equal Deference 
to your Worships as the first Court in conjunction with whom He has had 
the Honor …of being Assistant to the support of Civil Government and 
Distributive Justice in this State; takes this method to request your 
Worships to throw the vail of your charity over whatever may have 
appeared short of that Dutiful Regard which your Worships may have 
tho’t justify the due and him Deficient in, as your State’s Attorney…” 
Written Martinborough  [Back: Pitt County Court July 1784: ordered that 
Mr. DONNAN be allowed what the Law allows for his services as States 
Attorney according to the Scale of Depreceation the same to be 
ascertained according to the date of the Different Courts which he has 
attended—from which orders Mr. DONNAN craved an appeal to that Superior 
Court which was granted.]
Date: 7 July 1784
Date of: Petition
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Copy of court case in Pitt County Court: David PERKINS was 
attached to answer David DONNAN on a charge that PERKINS detained from 
DONNAN certain money received at different times to the use of DONNAN. 
(Damages £500). Jury consisting of Thomas WILLIAMS, James DUDLEY, John 
WHITACRE, Batson WHITEHOUSE, Robert WILLIAMS, David HATHAWAY James 
ALBRITON, John CASON, James CLARK, John JONES, Joseph WALL, Henry CASON 
found for the defendant (PERKINS). DONNAN appealed. Court cost 
calculation appears at end of document.
Date: 25 October 1784
Date of: Case heard
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Copy of court case in Pitt County Court: Richard MOYE was 
attached to answer David DONNAN on a charge that MOYE took from 
DONNAN’s possession and still detains a bill [?bell]. (Damage £50). 
Jury consisting of John ELLIS William KING, Josiah ASKEY, Benjamin 
ATKINSON Thomas WALLIS Wm BUCK Wm. LITTLE, Abraham ADAMS Maor HARRIS 
Peter DIGGINS Wm. DIXON Edward MOORE found the defendant not guilty. 
DONNAN appealed.
Date: July term 1784
Date of: Case heard
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for William COLE and Francis JOHNSTON to appear and 
testify on behalf of Samuel ALERTSON in a matter in which Charles 
SAUNDERS is plaintiff and ALBERTSON is defendant.
Date: 8 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Duplin

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Loften WERLEY & Absolom MERCER to appear and 
testify on behalf of Charles SAUNDERS in a matter in which SAUNDERS is 
plaintiff and Saml ALBERD is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Duplin

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Edmond KEARN and Jacob STEVENS to appear and 
answer John DENYSON on a plea of debt.
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Johnston

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Samuel KING to appear and testify on behalf of 
Samuel ALBERTSON in a matter in which Charles SAUNDERS is plaintiff and 
ALBERTSON is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Anne GRAY to appear and testify on behalf of 
Samuel ALBERTON  in a matter in which Charles SANDERS is plaintiff and 
ALBERTON is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Dobbs

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for William COLE to appear and testify on behalf of 
Samuel ALBERTON in a matter in which Charles SAUNDERS is plaintiff and 
ALBERTON is defendant.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Duplin

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Samuel ALBERTSON with Richard MUND & 
Michael GIBSON to appear and answer Charles SAUNDERS on a plea of debt 
Date: 5 Aug 1783
Date of: Bond
County: Duplin

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Samuel ALBERTSON, yeoman to appear and answer 
Charles SAUNDERS of a plea of force and arms, etc. damage £500.
Date: 24 May 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Duplin 

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Paper only says “John RICE vs. John PASTEUR} Debt Onslow. 
Dam £100 to Nov. 1784. Executed.”
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for John PASTEUR, Doctor to answer a plea by John 
RICE of debt.
Date: 15 ____ 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Charles WILLIAMS James PARKER [in margin] 
Elisha WILLIAMS, Hudson WHITAKER & William SMITH all of Halifax County 
planters to answer Thomas EDWARDS junr of a plea of Breach of Covenant 
(Damage £300).
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Halifax

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for William WHITE James JONES & Joseph ipleton to 
appear and testify on behalf of Charles SAUNDERS in a matter in which 
SAUNDERS is plaintiff and Samuel ALBERTSON is defendant.
Date: 8 November 1783
Date of: Summons
County: Dobbs

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Joseph GLEATON to appear and testify on behalf 
of Charles SAUNDERS in a matter in which SAUNDERS is plaintiff and 
Samuel ALBERTSON is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1786
Date of: Summons
County: Wayne

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for James PARKER with Charnal CORBAN & 
Isaac RICKS, bondsmen to appear and answer a charge by Thos. EDWARDS of 
Breach of Covenant.
Date: 19 October 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Halifax

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for John FLUTWOOD to appear and answer Richard 
ELLIS of Craven County, Esq. on a charge of debt.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Wayne

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for John FLEETWOOD with Thos DOUGHTY 
junior, bondsman to appear and answer Richard ELLIS of a plea of debt 
and damages.
Date: 3 May 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Wayne

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for George DAMES of Craven County mariner to answer 
Richard ELLIS on a plea of trespass on the case and damages. (£200).
Date: 12 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for George DAMES with John Wright STANLY to 
appear and answer a charge by Richd ELLIS of Trespass on the case and 
damages.
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for John MUNDINE to appear and answer a charge by 
Nathan SMITH of Craven County, merchant of Trespass on the Case &c 
(Damage £100)
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information [Slip of paper, torn in half] “Recd. Of Edwd WILLIAMS two 
pounds for Opinion advice &c respecting a tract of Land claimed by said 
Wms & Samuel SMITTS.” S/W. AVERY att. [Back has words “Wrightsill 
AVERY”]
Date: 29 Nov 1779
Date of: Receipt
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for John MUNDINE with James WARD, bondsman, 
to appear and answer a charge by Nathan SMITH of trespass & damage 
(£100).
Date: 4 May 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information 2 sheets attached together: 1. Calculation of court costs 
is case Samuel SMYTH vs. Charles WILLIAMS exc of Edw. WILLIAMS decd. 2. 
Order to sheriff to take of the property of Samuel SMITH the sum of 
£9.19.8 recovered against him by Charles WILLIAMS, excr. Of Edw. 
WILLIAMS decd. 
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Order issued
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Calculation of court costs in Samuel SMYTH vs. Edward 
WILLIAMS. (To May Term 1781). Attached is order to sheriff of Craven 
County to attach the property of Samuel SMYTH to cover the costs.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Order
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Blank summons. On back: Sam SMITH vs Edwd WILLIAMS: 
Trespass, Damage £30,000. Ret. May 1784. Not be found-Jno C BRYAN Sh.
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Charles WILLIAMS, planter, Executor of the will 
of Edward WILLIAMS of Craven Co. Planter, to answer Samuel SMYTH on a 
charge of trespass, damages £100,000.
Date: 15 Nov 1782
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Calculation of court costs in case Samuel SMYTH vs. Edward 
WILLIAMS (May term 1773 Dismissed). Attached is order to sheriff to 
attach property of Samuel SMYTH to cover the costs. [Note: This is 
identical to one above, except that the date on the calculation note 
sheets are different--sbg].
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Order
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Edward WILLIAMS to answer a charge of trespass 
with force and arms and braking the law, etc. damage £100. [Note: A 
document above says £100,000. Verified both amounts—sbg].
Date: Nov 12 1772
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Recd. Of Edwd. WILLIAMS five pounds proc as part of a fee. 
Saml. SMITH 
Date: Jany 29, 1773
Date of: Receipt
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Edward WILLIAMS, planter to answer to Sammuel 
SMITH of a plea “why with force & arms he broke and enterd the Close of 
the…” [remainder of document is missing—sbg]
Date: Not on document fragment
Date of: N/A
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Calculation of court costs in case Samuel SMYTH vs. Edward 
WILLIAMS (Nov term 1783 Dismissed). Attached is order to sheriff to 
attach property of Samuel SMYTH to cover the costs. [Note: This is 
identical to one above, except that the date on the calculation note 
sheets are different and the calculation amount of this one is slightly 
different from the other 2 (£3.17.4 previously, £3.19.4 in this one--
sbg].
Date: 15 Nov 1784
Date of: Order
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for John GREEN to appear and answer Sarah CORNELL 
of a plea of trespass on the case, damages £300.
Date: 15 Nov 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Edward WILLIAMS to appear and answer Samuel 
SMYTH on a charge of force & arms, damage £50,000.
Date: 15 May 1780
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Edward WILLIAMS with Charles WILLIAMS, 
bondsman to appear and answer Samuel SMYTH in a charge of trespass with 
force and arms, damages £50,000.
Date: 11 Nov 1780
Date of: Bond
County: Not given, John Council BRYAN, sheriff

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for William ONEAL, otherwise called Great William 
ONEAL, planter to appear and answer a charge of trespass assault & 
Battery &c. Damage £200.
Date: 22 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Johnston

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Wm ONIEL with Wm RICHERSON and Henry 
HAYLES to appear and answer Lambert SULLIVENT on a charge of trespass 
Assault & Battery, damage £200. Witnesses: Britain LOCKHART, Geo 
WARREN.
Date: 30 March 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Johnston

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Edward STURDIVAN Matthew STURDIVANT the younger 
(an infant under the age of twenty one years) and Byrd DUPREE to answer 
George Augustus SUGG of a charge of force and arms (and so forth) 
damage £500.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Frederick HOLLIMAN planter to answer a plea by 
Lambeth SULLIVAN of Trespass Assault & Battery &c. Damage £200.
Date: 22 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Johnston

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Complaint by George Augustus SUGG that Edward STURDIVANT, 
Matthew STURDIVANT the younger, an infant under the age of 21 years,, 
and Boyd DUPREE, yeomen with force and arms, using clubs and staves, 
assaulted SUGG, and beat wounded, and treated him ill, so that his life 
was despaired of, to his great damage.
Date: 17 January 1784
Date of: Assault
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Edward STURDIVANT, Matthew STURDIVANT, 
Bird DUPREE with Matthew STURDIVANT, Senr., bondsman to appear and 
answer George Augustus SUGG in an action, damage £500.
Date: 5 May 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for William ORME with Simon FOSCUE & Isaac 
TOWER to appear and answer Charles JOHNSTON on a plea of trespass, 
damages £120.
Date: 5 May 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Edward WHITLEY with Saml. HILL, 
bondsman to appear and answer Charles JOHNSON of Craven County of a 
charge of Debt &c, damages £120.
Date: 10 April 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for William ORME and Edward WHITTY to appear and 
answer Charles JOHNSSTON of Craven County planter of a plea of Debt &c 
damage £120.
Date: 15 Nov 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Promise to pay in six months Charles JOHNSTON £2013 in 
consideration of a Negroe Fellow named Jack sold at public vendue. s/Wm 
ORE, Edwd WHITTY, 
Date: 24 Decem 1779
Date of: Promise to pay
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information “Benjamin PARMERLY maketh oath that in the suit PARMERLY vs 
Benjamin ROBERTS Jermiah SATTERWHITE is a material witness for the 
Plaintiff & he cannot safely come to trial without his testimony—that 
the said SATTERWHYTE is a man of little or not property & that he has 
apprehensions that the said SATTERWHYTE will move out of the state or 
will not obey a subpona.” 
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Benjamin ROBERTS, Elisha WILLIAMS, Abraham 
ARTREE, Jeremiah ARTREE, John SLADE, Aden SLADE, Elisha TOOLEY, Thomas 
WILKINSON, William CREDETT and Simon FORTESCUE to answer Benjamin 
PARMERLY Esquire in a plea of Trespass with force and arms &c into the 
dwelling hourse of the plaintiff they did enter &c. Damage £500.
Date: 26 May 178__. (7th year of Independence) [This should be 1782—sbg]
Date of: Warrant
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information “Sundry papers in the suit Benja. PARMERLY vs. Benja. 
ROBERTS &c Determind. Nov. term 1784” [Note: This appears to be an 
unfolded envelope that might have contained action papers at one time—
sbg]
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Witness charge by Jeremiah SATTERWAIT for attending as a 
witness for the plaintiff in the case Benjamin PARMERLY vs. Benja. 
ROBERTS &c. Includes 40 miles travel, 5 days lodging.
Date: 20 Nov 1784
Date of: Charge presented
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Benjamin PARMELE agt. Benja. ROBERTS & others: “Account of 
the several articles and goods taken by force out of my dwelling House 
by the Defendts. and their accomplices on the night of the 26th of April 
1782.” Following this is a list of household items, guns and 
ammunition, clothes, and food items. At the end there is also a claim 
for expenses for moving to Washington and Pitt County with the family, 
loss of the use of the plantation, being in dread of his and his 
familys life from the robberies. Total loss of goods valued at 
£107.9.8, Docked from it £37.12, leaving £69.17.8. Damages for trespass 
force and injury valued at £200, total damages £269.17.8.
Date: Only date is 26 April 1782
Date of: Robbery
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Front of document: Benjamin PARMERLY complains of Benjamin 
ROBERTS, Elisha WILLIAMS, Abraham ARTREO, Jeremiah ARTREO, John SLADE, 
Adam SLADE, Elisha TOOLEY, Thomas WILKINSON, William CURDELE, & Simon 
FORTESCUE that they with force and arms [date blank], 1782 in the 
night, did break and enter and against the will of PARMERLY “a long 
time” of the goods and chattel…[appears incomplete]
Back of document: …lately found to the value of [blank] took away for 
their own purposes. PARMERLY says he is damaged to the value of £500. 
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Order to Stephen SMITH, justice of the county of Hyde to 
examine Jeremiah SATHERTHWAIT concerning what he might of a case in 
which Benjamin PARMERLY is plaintiff and Benjamin ROBERTS and others 
are defendants.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Order
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Jeremiah SATTERTHWAITE with William 
SATHERWAITE Junr & John DAVIS to appear and to answer judges of the 
Superior Court. Witnesses: Stephen SMITH, Wm. SATHERWAITE
Date: 1 March 1783
Date of: Bond
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Order to the sheriff of Hyde County: A complaint of 
trespass was made by Benjamin PARMERLY against Benjamin ROBERTS, Elisha 
WILLIALMS, Abraham ARTREE, Jeremiah ARTREE, John SLADE, Adin SLADE, 
Elisha TOOLEY, Thomas WILKINSON, William CANDETT and Simon FORTESCUE, 
and a warrant for their arrest was issued. The warrant was returned by 
sheriff Henry SCOTT with the words “Not found.” Order therefore to 
attach the property of the defendants to the value of the suit against 
them (£500) as security against their appearance at the next court 
session.
Date: 24 May 1783
Date of: Order
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Deposition of Jeremiah SATTERTHWAITE: Given against the 
following persons for breaking in the house of Benjamin PALMERLY in the 
month of April 1782: Abraham ARTHUR, Jeremiah ARTHUR, Simon FORTESQUE, 
Thomas WILKINSON, Adin SLADE, John SLADE, Elisha TOOLEY, William 
GODETT, Benjamin ROBERTS, and Elisha WILLIAMS. SATTERTHWAITE swore on 
the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that these men did enter the house 
and plundered it, and took off £30 or more in goods and money and 
converted them to their own use. [A list of items follows].
Date: 7 June 1783
Date of: Deposition
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Deposition of Jeremiah SATTERTHWAITE: Deposes that the 
following persons were guilty of robbing the houses of Benjamin 
PARMERLY and George DENNISON of money and sundrie goods on the 26th of 
April last past: Abraham ARTREE, Jeremiah ARTREE, Thomas WILKINSON, 
Aden SLADE, John SLADE, Elisha TULEY, William CADIT, Elisha WILLIAMS, 
Benjamin ROBB and Simon FORTESCUE. 
Date: 1 March 1783
Date of: Deposition
County: Hyde

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Wm. FISHER “Inholder” to appear and answer a 
plea of trespass for Defamation, damage £2000 brought by David COOPER.
Date: 18 September 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Carteret

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Top page: “Pursuant to an order of the Superior Court for 
this District returnable in May Term, we the Subscribers were appointed 
Referees in a Case David COOPER vs William FISHER in an action of 
Scandal, having fully & carefully heard and examined the parties & 
different witnesses concerning the matter, are of opinion that the said 
FISHER ought to pay to the said COOPER the sum of five pounds with all 
costs on the said action.” s/John EASTON, W. THOMSON, Joseph BELL. 
Attached 2nd page: Order appointing John EASTON and William THOMPSON, 
Esq. and Mr. Joseph BELL to hear the issues between David COOPER and 
William FISHER and make an award, and that their decision would be the 
rule of the court.
Date: 16 May 1785/November term of court 1784
Date of: Report of referees/Order to referees
County: Not given; however, report made from [town of] Beaufort

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Jacob WILLIAMS to answer a charge of trespass 
on the case brought by Richard COGDELL.
Date: 20 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: New Hanover

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Abraham WILLIAMS to appear and testify on 
behalf of Richard COGDELL in a case between COGDELL as plaintiff and 
Jacob WILLIAMS as defendant.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Order that David COOPER be fined for not appearing as a 
juror.
Date: November term 1783
Date of: Order
County: Carteret

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Thomas CHADWICK to appear and answer Richard 
WARD, Jr. of Onslow County, planter, of a charge of trespass on the 
case, damage £500.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Carteret (county warrant issued to)/Onslow (residence of WARD)

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Jacob WILLIAMS with David JAMES, 
bondsman, to appear and answer a charge by Richard COGDELL of trespass 
on the case, damage £110. Witness: Thos. WRIGHT
Date: 4 May 1784
Date of: Bond
County: New Hanover

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for John KING to appear and answer a plea by Elisha 
Stout BLACKSHEAR of Jones County that he pay him £50 plus damages 
totaling £200.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Duplin (county warrant issued to)/Jones (residence of 
BLACKSHEAR)

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for John KING with Wm. ALLEN and Joel 
WILON, bondsmen, to appear and answer Elsiha Stout BLACKSHEAR of a plea 
that he pay him £50 that he owes and withholds. Witness: Ed PEARSALL
Date: 18 October 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Duplin

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Bishop DUDLEY to appear and answer Matthew 
GREEN on a charge of trespass on the case, damage £100.
Date: 25 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for John FARR to appear and testify on behalf of 
Matthew GREEN in a case in which GREEN is plaintiff and Bishop DUDLEY 
is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Bishop DUDLEY maketh oath that Christopher DUDLEY is a 
material witness for him a in suit brought against him by Matthew 
GREEN, and that he cannot safely come to trial without him. He has 
subpoenaed Christopher DUDLEY, who is now so ill that he is unable to 
attend court. He has not given this witness leave to absent himself.
Date: May court 1787
Date of: Oath
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for David BERRY to appear and testify on behalf of 
Matthew GREEN in a suit in which GREEN is plaintiff and Bishop DUDLEY 
is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for William GREENE and John FARR or either of them 
to appear and testify on behalf of Matthew GREENE in a case in which 
GREENE is plaintiff and Bishop DUDLEY is defendant. (Back: “Mr. FARR 
was not to be seen timely to Summons him he being out of the Way Call 
twice to see him.”)
Date: 20 November 1787
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Bishop DUDLEY with Robert W. SNEAD and 
Charles THOMSON to appear and answer Mathew GREEN of a plea of trespass 
on the Case &c damage £100. Witness Jno SMITH
Date: 15 April 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Order to sheriff in regard to suit Matthew GREEN against 
Bishop DUDLEY, “it is suggested on the record that the said defendant 
is dead.” Sheriff is ordered to notify the Executors or Administrators 
of the deceased to appear in court next 20 November to show cause why 
the suit should not be revised. Sheriff is also to report the names to 
when he makes this known. (Back: Made known to Mrs. R DUDLEY & Mrs. B. 
DUDLEY the only acting Exrs of the Decd. in t presence of William 
GODFREY & John ELLIS)
Date: 20 May 1788
Date of: Order
County: Onslow

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for James LATHAM to appear and answer Solomon 
SHEPPARD in a plea of trespass & so forth to his damage £500
Date: 25 Nov 1782
Date of: Warrant
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Benjamin RATCLIFFE to appear and testify on 
behalf of John HODGES in a matter in which Abram BUSH is plaintiff and 
HODGES is plaintiff.
Date: 12 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Johnston

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Jas. GOODRIGHT on demise of Abraham BUSH vs. John VISSING: 
Eject. at issue: Order of Survey by consent of parties. Joshua CROOM is 
appointed Surveyor and present to court next 20 Nov. 
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Order
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for John Abel CAMPBELL to appear and answer Nathan 
SMITH, merchant on a plea that he pay him the sum of £500 that he owes 
him. 
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: New Hanover

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Abraham BUSH vs John HODGES: Ejectment: Order of survey by 
consent of parties to Joshua CROOME to return a fair and accurate plans 
of the lands in dispute between the parties. 
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Order
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Richard HODGES to appear and testify on behalf 
of Abraham BUSH in a case in which BUSH is plaintiff and John HODGES is 
defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County: Dobbs

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for John FARMER, John RATCLIFFE, & John MOON to 
appear and testify on behalf of Abram BUSH in a case in which BUSH is 
plaintiff and John HODGES is defendant.
Date: 26 November 1783
Date of: Summons
County: Chatham

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information “Pray for order to take the Deposition of Jno LANIER Randal 
MCDANIEL who we expect to move to Georgia Govermt. Before the Next 
Court likewise Jno LOWTON who is Very Infirm in case the Cant appear in 
a Sute where in Solo SHEPHERD plantive & Jas LATHAM Defendt.: s/ Solo 
SHEPHERD. Witnesses Mr. McCLANE for Genll. CASWELL John WILLIAMS John 
SIMPSON [Under SIMPSON’s name is what appears to be “Pitt”, but is 
slightly smeared. Not sure if this refers to the county or something 
else—sbg]
Date:  None
Date of: N/A
County: ?Pitt (see above)

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for John HATIFIELD & Francis HODGES to appear and 
testify on behalf of John HODGES in a matter in which Abraham BUSH is 
plaintiff and John HODGES is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County: Dobbs

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Mr. John A CAMPBELL to Nathan SMITH: Appears to be debt 
account. Amount due SMITH £365..8..0. Dates listed for transactions are 
Dec 25th 1782 and Septr. 9 1782
Date: May 1784
Date of: Date executed
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for John Abel CAMPBELL to appear and answer a 
charge by Nathan SMITH, merchant of covenant broken and not performed, 
damages £500.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: New Hanover

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Slip of paper that shows 50 barrels pork for £300 minus 
another amount [can’t tell what it’s for] for £129.12, result £170:8 
due
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Bazell SMITH to appear and testify on behalf of 
Nathan SMITH in a matter in which SMITH is plaintiff and John Abel 
CAMPBELL is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Craven

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Dedrick GIBBLE to appear and testify on behalf 
of Nathan SMITH in a suit in which SMITH is plaintiff and John Abel 
CAMPELL is defendant.
Date: 15 Nov 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Carteret

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information “Recd Beane CREECH September 23 1782 of Mr Edward WARREN 
two Hundred & sixteen Bushels of Boild Salt on Act of Mr John CAMMEL 
which is Promised to Delliver to Mr Nathan SMITH Newbern the Dangers of 
the Enimes & Sea Except”
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Bond for John A. CAMPBELL that is a promise to deliver “a 
just & full Quantity of Fifty Barrels of Merchantable Pork in the Town 
of Newbern On Or before the twenty fifth day of Decr. Next Ensuing the 
date hereof then the Above Obligation is Void & of no Effect otherwise 
shall Remain in full force power & Virtue & witness my hand & sela ref. 
Date Above.” s/John A CAMPBELL, Witness Bazell SMITH.
Date: Not on part of document remaining
Date of: N/A
County: Not shown

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for John A. CAMPBELL with James MORRIS and 
Alexander JERNAGAN to appear and answer Nathan SMITH of a plea that he 
pay him the sum of £500. Witness Thos. WRIGHT
Date: 18 September 1784
Date of: Bond
County: New Hanover

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Summons for Thomas BEZELY and Mary CAMPBELL to appear and 
testify on behalf of James MCKEEL in a suit in which Solomon STEPHENS 
is plaintiff and MCKEEL is defendant.
Date: 1 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Beaufort 

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for John BANKS with John COWPER Cosemo 
MADICI to appear and answer Nathan SMITH of a plea that he pay damages 
of £2000.
Date: 10 Sept 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Beaufort 

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Ephrahim STILLEY to appear and answer James 
AVENTY of a charge of trespass with damages of £500.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for John BANKS Gentleman to appear and answer 
Nathan SMITH of a charge of Trespass on the Case, damage £2500
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Beaufort

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information “Seven Years after date I promise to pay unto Mr. Benjamin 
STANTON Senr. One Hundred & four pounds Nineteen Shills & 3 ¾ currency 
without Interest [torn] Recd at New Bern May 26th 1788 s/R BLA[torn]”
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Ephraim STILLEY with Nathan BALL, 
bondsman, to appear and answer a charge by James ARRANTY of Trespass, 
damage £500. Witness George STEVENS
Date: 5th March 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Jones

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Lewis CANNON to appear and answer a plea by 
John ALLEN of trespass, damage £200
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Warrant for Joshua TINDAL to appear and answer a charge by 
James ELLIS of Newbern, merchant, of trespass, damage £200.
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Pitt

Folder: 1784, 2nd folder
Information Appearance bond for Joshua TINDALL with John TINDALL, 
bondsman, to appear and answer a charge by James ELLIS of Trespass in 
case, damage £200.
Date: 4 February 1784
Date of: Bond
County: Pitt

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Joseph SUCH James COOR and Coll Jacob BLOUNT to 
appear and testify on behalf of Henry CHADS and wife in a matter in 
which CHADS and wife are plaintiff and Thomas & Titus OGDEN are 
defendants.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Richard BLACKLEDGE to appear and testify on 
behalf of John DAY & Andrew BLANCHARD in a matter in which Henry CHADS 
& wife are plaintiff and DALY & BLANCHARD are defendants.
Date: 20 May 1787
Date of: Summons
County: Edgecomb

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Thomas DALY to appear and answer Cosmo MEDICI 
merchant of a plea of Trespass on the case, damages £500.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Ephraim ELSBRO Taylor to answer Cosmo MEDICI of 
a plea of trespass on the case, damage £500
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Thomas SMITH James JASPER to appear and testify 
on behalf of Cosimo MEDICI in a suit in which MEDICI is plaintiff and 
Ephraim ELSBRA is defendant.
Date: 20 November 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Order to Seth HOVEY or any other Justices to take the 
deposition of Thomas DAILEY Jun. in a cause in which Cosimo MEDICI is 
plaintiff against Ephraim ELSBRO Defendant.
Date: 20 May 1786
Date of: Order
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for John DALEY and [blank] BLANCHARD to appear and 
answer Henry CHADS and Susanna his wife of a plea of trespass on the 
case, damage £900
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information John DOLLY and ______ BLANCHARD were attached to answer 
Henry CHAD and Susannah his wife. Henry and Elizabeth [note: wife is 
referred to as Elizabeth and as Susanna throughout this document. In 
two places it is possible to see that “Elizabeth” has been scraped 
away, and “Susanna” written over, as indicated here by strikethrough--
sg]. Were possessed of the following Negro slaves: Female Rachel value 
£300; male Bedford, £300; male Norfolk, £300. Henry and Elizabeh 
Susanna casually lost the slaves out of their hands; the slaves at the 
same time and place came into the hands of DOLLY and BLANCHARD, who 
knew that they belonged to Henry and Elizabeth Susanna. DOLLY and 
BLANCHARD have deliberately kept them from Henry and Susanna in spite 
of many attempts by them to recover. CHADS are suing for £900.
Date: May term 1783 [Note: date that slaves were lost is blank in 
document].
Date of: Suit brought to court
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Bryan CALLIHAN to appear and answer Martin 
CALLIHAN on a charge of assault and Battery (and so forth for assault 
on wife), damage £200 apiece.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Mr. Edwd WARD to Nathan SMITH: Account of notes payable 
Jany 1783-May 1788.
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given


Folder: 1785
Information Summons for John EDWARDS to appear and testify on behalf of 
Nathan SMITH in a matter in which SMITH is plaintiff and Edward WARD is 
defendant.
Date: 20 November 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Not given on front. Back says Onslow

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for John EDWARDS to appear and testify on behalf of 
Nathan SMITH in a matter in which SMITH is plaintiff and Edward WARD is 
defendant.
Date: 20 May 1787
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1785
Information Request from Edwd WARD to Mr. SMITH that he send by Mr. 
John EDWARDS a number of items, including sails and cable and riggin, 
and other goods relating to shipping. Includes a summary of costs at 
the bottom. Back: New Bern 29th Novr 1782—then Recd of Mr. Nathan SMITH 
all & Every of the within mentiond articles on Acct of Edwd WARD New 
River
Date: 28 November 1782
Date of: Request
County: Not given (New Bern is in Craven Co., and New River in Onslow)

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for John EDWARDS to appear and testify on behalf of 
Nathan SMITH in a matter in which SMITH is plaintiff and Edward WARD is 
defendant.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for John KING to appear and testify on behalf of 
Daniel ATKINSON and John ATKINSON in a matter in which Moses STANLY is 
plaintiff and the ATKINSONs are defendants. 
Date: 20 November 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow 

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Robert SAGE to appear and testify on behalf of 
Daniel ATKINSON and John ATKINSON in a matter in which Moses STANDLY is 
plaintiff and the ATKINSONs are defendant.
Date: 20 November 1785
Date of:      
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Edward WARD to appear and answer a charge by 
Nathan SMITH merchant of the County of Craven of trespass on the case, 
damages £100.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Onslow

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Daniel ATKINSON and John ATKINSON to appear and 
answer a charge by Moses STANDLEY of a plea that they render to him £60 
which they owe him.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Onslow 

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for John COSTON and Stephen ROACH to appear and 
testify on behalf of Moses STANDLEY in a suit in which STANDLEY is 
defendant and Daniel ATKINSON & John ATKINSON are defendants.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Onslow

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for John ATKINSON with Thomas WALTON and 
Thomas COSTEN, bondsmen, to appear and answer a charge by Moses 
STANDLEY that he owes him £60. Witness John KING Junr
Date: 15 October 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Onslow 

Folder: 1785
Information Deposition of Robert SAGE aged “56 years or thereabouts” in 
a suit in which Moses STANDLEY is plaintiff and Daniel ATKINSON and 
John ATKINSON are defendants: SAGE states that about the 5th Day of 
September in the year 1784 that Moses STANDLY and Daniel ATKINSON came 
to SAGE’s house and asked him to draw a note of hand and SAGE told him 
“he would not have anything to do in so unjust thing as he knew that to 
be, but if they would chuse Two men to arbitrate the Matter Betwixt 
tham that if they allowd STANDLY anything he would lend ATKINSON the 
money to pay STANDLY.” STANDLY refused, but said he would deduct £20 
from the amount owed if ATKINSON would give his son John as security on 
the note. SAGE asked STANDLY what his motive for that was, rather than 
Mr. John ASHE and Mr. Joseph TUKE which he already had for security for 
£80. If he did receive money from anyone, it was better to get it from 
John ASHE unjust than from William ATKINSON’s innocent Father and 
Brother, because SAGE believed that Mr. ASHEs getting William ATKINSON 
to go into Publick Service in his Room [i.e., place—sg] was the cause 
of [William] ATKINSON gitting into bad company and becoming a horse 
thief. SAGE told STANDLY that it was as great a crime for him to take 
the money from those innocent persons as it was for William ATKINSON to 
steal his mare, and STANDLY ought to have Caried W. ATKINSON to justice 
for the theft. STANDLY  still insisted on getting a note for £60 from 
Daniel and John ATKINSON to be paid in one month, or he would proceed 
against W. ATKINSON. SAGE said he understood that the note given by the 
ATKINSONs was for the expence of apprehending William ATKINSON when he 
stole STANDLY’s mare. Witnesses: John SPICER, JP; John SPICER Junr, JP
Date: 15 March 1786
Date of: Deposition
County: Onslow 

Folder: 1785
Information Order to John SPICER Senior and John SPICER Senior [sic] to 
take the deposition of Robert SAGE, planter, in a matter in which Moses 
STANDLY is plaintiff and Daniel ATKINSON & Jno. ATKSINSON defendant.
Date: 20 November 1785
Date of: Order
County: Onslow

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for James DEANE to appear and answer a charge by 
Wilson BLOUNT of trespass on the case, damages £500
Date: 20 November 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Chowan

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for James DEANE with Michl. PAYNE to appear 
and answer a charge by Wilson BLOUNT of trespass on the case, damages 
£500.
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Chowan

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Henry MONTFORT & Benjamin MCULLOCK to appear 
and answer a charge by Wilson BLOUNT of Craven County, merchant, that 
they owe him £400.
Date: 15 November 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Halifax

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Benjamin MCCULLOCK to appear and answer Wilson 
BLOUNT on a charge that he owes him £400.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Halifax

Folder: 1785
Information Complaint by Wilson BLOUNT against Henry MONTFORT and 
Benjamin MCCULLOCK that they gave a bond acknowledging themselves to be 
bound to BLOUNT in the sum of _____ to be paid whenever they were 
required by BLOUNT to do so, but have not made the payment as often 
requested.
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given [states Wilmington District in header]

Folder: 1785
Information Finding by jurors that James SANDY of Craven County mariner 
assaulted William SMITH, and beat wounded, and ill treated him, to his 
great damage.
Date: 14 October 1785/November term 1785
Date of: Assault/Report to court
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for James SANDY to appear and answer a Bill of 
Indictment against him for an assault on William SMITH. At bottom, 
there is a statement that SANDY appeared and acknowledged himself 
indebted to the state in the sum of £25.
Date: 20 November 1785/16 May 1786
Date of: Warrant/Acknowledgement of debt to state
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Case between James POTTER & Ann his wife and Charles 
JOHNSON. Order that the cause be referred to John HAWKES and Joseph 
LUCK Esquires whose award shall be the rule of Court; John KNOX to be 
umpire if there is not agreement between them.
Date: November term 1784
Date of: Order
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Agreement by Simon LANEY, Benjm SMITH, George [X] GRIMES to 
pay William HOOPER £50 on or before 1 Feb 1782. Witness Robert 
McENTIRE.
Date: 3 October [no year]
Date of: Agreement
County: Not given


Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Charles JOHNSON to appear and answer a charge 
by James POTTER and Anne his wife of a plea of trespass on the Case 
Damage £500.
Date: 20 Oct 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Sheet of paper that says Jas. POTTER & wife vs. Chs. 
JOHNSTON: Case November 1783 Executed
Date: November 1783
Date of: ?Execution
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for John STEWART to answer William HOOPER of a plea 
that he render him £40 that he owes, and £20 damages.
Date: 9 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Bladen

Folder: 1785
Information Agreement by Herod THORNTON, Bread THORNTON, Noel THORNTON, 
and Owen THORNTON to pay £120 to William HOOPER. Witness: Robert 
McENTIRE
Date: 1 October 1782
Date of: Agreement
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Robert WARD Jacob KNIGHT Elisha PITMAN Robert 
MONSON to appear and answer William HOOPER of a plea that they render 
him £40 which they owe “to his damage Fifty pounds specie.”
Date: 15 November 1782
Date of: Warrant
County: Halifax

Folder: 1785
Information James POTTER & wife vs. Charles JOHNSTON: Judgement…for the 
sum of £11.0.5.Plaintiff acknowledges himself fully satisfied with the 
judgment.
Date: September term 1791/20 October 1791
Date of: Judgment/Acknowledgment
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for John STEWART with John STEWART Junr and 
Johnath FOIL, bondsmen to appear and answer William HOOPER of a plea of 
debt (£40, £20 damages).
Date: 9 May 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Bladen

Folder: 1785
Information “I acknowledge To have Recd of Richd MAYO full satisfaction 
for all fees in the Sute of Ejectment brought by me agt sd MAYO and am 
fully satisfied and contented for the atto fees in afsd Sute” s/Henry 
JONES
Date: 9 May 1786
Date of: Statement
County: Pitt

Folder: 1785
Information Order to sheriff to make of the goods and chattel of 
William BLACKLEDGE £1039.13.5 which Hugh JONES recently recovered 
against him, and 6 and 3 pence court costs.
Date: “fourth Monday after the fourth Monday of September” 1820. [i.e., 
24 October]
Date of: Order
County: Craven [Note: this is obviously mis-filed; see date].

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Richd MAYO to appear and pay the clerks office 
the sum of £3.1 adjudged against him for court costs in a suit against 
Henry JONES.
Date: 20 May 1786
Date of: Warrant
County: Pitt

Folder: 1785
Information Certification from John COGDELL to Richd MITCHEL that he 
sold and delivered rice to James ELLIS as the property of MITCHELL, and 
that ELLIS on his return to Newburn was to remit the amount owed to 
Mssr Wwbb BRYAN & Co. of Edenton. [Calculation of amount owed shown in 
document].
Date: 11 February 1783/25 July 1785
Date of: Delivery/Certification
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for James ELLIS to appear and answer Richard 
MITCHELL of a plea of Trespass on the case, damage £100
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Charge by Richard MITCHELL that James ELLIS promised to pay 
him sums of money for various goods and merchandise delivered to him, 
but has not made promises in spite of MITCHELL’s requests and his own 
promises.
Date: 16 November 1782/November term 1789
Date of: Debts incurred/Above declaration
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Complaint by Thomas McGLIN that Elisha VENTRESS presented a 
loaded gun at him and “snapt her at his breast,” but the gun did not go 
off. This was done in the presence of John WINSHAM, who found the gun 
loaded, “which meant in all probability have killed him had she gone 
off…”, and warrant to arrest VENTRESS to be dealt with as the law 
directs.
Date: 15 July “last”/ 25 November 1779
Date of: Assault/Complaint and warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for Thos DALEY with Samuel DAILY and Seth 
NOVEY to appear and answer John COOPER on a plea of trespass on the 
case, damages £10,000.
Date: 2 July 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Scrap of paper—looks like piece of larger document, but 
don’t know if the rest of the document is related to this one. Says 
“Timothy ?? has recd of me 3 ½ Barrels corn pay Balacha BELL on Capt 
LUCRAFTS acct 2200 Doll and take a receipt.” 
Date: No date
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Account of Thoms. TEMPEL with Borden & Dickson Co.
Date: 1780 (lists several different dates within year)
Date of: Account
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information “1781 December 18th, then Divided our hogshed of Rum that is 
between Thos. DIXON & William BORDEN, we received More than our part on 
the Account of what he ordered out of his Part 4 ½ Gallons Rum and 1 ½ 
Gallons more than he had on Account of what Due to us before the 
Hogshead Divided.” s/William BORDEN
Date: 18 December 1781
Date of: Appears to refer to date that rum was divided
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Henry DICKSON vs. William BORDEN: Order that the cause be 
referred to William BRYAN, Joseph LEECH, Esquires and Mr. Thomas OGDEN 
and that their award or the award of any 2 of them be a rule of this 
court. (Back: Award by LEECH, BRYAN, and OGDEN that BORDEN is indebted 
to DIXON in he sum of £63.18.6, plus court costs.
Date: November term 1784
Date of: Order
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Thomas TEMPLE to appear and testify on behalf 
of William BORDEN in a matter in which Henry DICKSON is plaintiff and 
BORDEN is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1788
Date of: Summons
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Thomas TEMPLE to appear and testify on behalf 
of William BORDEN in a matter in which Henry DICKSON is plaintiff and 
BORDEN is defendant.
Date: 20 Nov 1788
Date of: Summons
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Thomas TEMPLE to appear and testify on behalf 
of William BORDEN in a matter in which Henry DICKSON is plaintiff and 
BORDEN is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1787
Date of: Summons
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Henry BORDEN to appear and answer a charge by 
Henry DICKSON of Trespass on the Case, damage £500
Date: 15 November 1783
Date of: Warrant
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Thomas TEMPLE to appear and testify on behalf 
of William BORDEN in a matter in which Henry DICKSON is plaintiff and 
BORDEN is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1783
Date of: Summons
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Thomas TEMPLE to appear and testify on behalf 
of William BORDEN in a matter in which Henry DICKSON is plaintiff and 
BORDEN is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1786
Date of: Summons
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Thomas TEMPLE to appear and testify on behalf 
of William BORDEN in a matter in which Henry DICKSON is plaintiff and 
BORDEN is defendant.
Date: 15 May 1784
Date of: Summons
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Petition by William BORDEN junr, acting as attorney for his 
father, William BORDEN in attending to a suit brought by Henry DICKSON. 
BORDEN and DICKSON had agreed to the appointment of William BRYAN, and 
Joseph LEECH, Esqs. and Thomas OGDEN as referees, their decision to be 
the rule of court. Almost a year elapsed from the appointment with 
nothing done about the suit as far as BORDEN junr. knew. He had in his 
possession accounts of nearly £300 against DICKSON, which he was always 
willing to produce with sufficient notice. At the November term “last”, 
he was informed by Mr. KNOX (attorney for DICKSON) on a day or two 
before the rising of the court about an hour or two before sunset that 
the referees were to sit that evening to determine the suit. BORDEN 
junr replied that he was entirely unprepared as had neither the 
accounts nor his witness present. He had summoned his witness several 
terms before that the witness was then sick and did not attend and that 
he had it not in his power to produce his accounts but by riding 35 
miles. He asked if he would appoint any time when it was possible for 
to attend, and he would endeavor to prepare himself. KNOX refused to 
agree, and BORDEN attended the referees and presented his request to 
delay the proceedings, but the referees proceeded to decide the case. 
He received a letter from Mr. OGDEN dated 3 May 1785 directing him to 
attend at Newbern on the 21st of the same month for the purpose of 
trying the case, and he did, but the arbitrators never met.
Date: May term 1787
Date of: Petition
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information [Several attached sheets regarding Henry DICKSON Plt vs. 
William BORDEN Senr, Defendt]. Sheet 1: Order that the award of the 
former Referees in this suit be set aside, and rule anew that the 
parties name referees who agree that the case be referred to John 
HANKS, James COORE, and Thomas Wheelwright PEARSON and that their rule 
be a rule of court. Sheet 2: Description of case by original referees 
(William BRYAN, Joseph LEECH, Thomas OGDEN). From the description it 
appears that BORDEN lent DICKSON (or DISON) $1604, minus some expenses, 
for a business enterprise in which they would be equally interested. 
BORDEN returned home, and his son, William BORDEN, Junr. assisted DISON 
in carrying on the trade until about May 1781, when they divided the 
business. There follows a description of how and when payments were 
made by DISON to BORDEN, and concludes that DISON is owed a balance of 
£10.1.4. Sheet 3: Top of page is account of what DIXON’s wife (Hannah) 
received out of the merchandise which was charged to BORDEN. Bottom of 
page is oath by BORDEN junr. that items charged by DIXON to BORDEN were 
actually delivered to Mrs. Hannah DIXON on her order and ought not to 
have been charged to BORDEN. On the facing page is a list of articles 
left in the hands of BORDEN at the time of the settlement (as stated by 
DICKSON). Sheet 4: Oath by BORDEN junr. that there were manifest errors 
in the report of the auditors in the case owing to their scaling the 
balance due to BORDEN on his private account. Follows a complicated 
series of calculations to explain this.
Date: Sheet 1: May term 1787. Sheet 2: November term 1787. Sheet 3: 14 
Sept 1784 (oath by DICKSON), 30 October 1787 (Oath by BORDEN, junr.). 
Sheet 4: March term 1791.
Date of: Sheet 1: Order. Sheet 2: Decision by first referees. Sheet 3: 
Oaths made. Sheet 4: Oath made
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Samuel DICKINSON of Edenton to appear and 
answer Edward RICE on a charge of force & arms taking and carrying away 
goods and chattel, damage £3000.
Date: 31 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Chowan

Folder: 1785
Information Samuel DICKINSON of Edenton, practitioner of medicine was 
attached to answer Edward RICE on a charge that with force and arms he 
took and carried away goods and chattel of RICE of the value of 
[blank]. RICE (by Archibald MACLAINE his attorney that on the [blank] 
day of [blank] in the year 178[blank] at Edenton at Beaufort County 
[several blank lines follow] “then and there found he the said Samuel 
with force & arms betook and carried away against the peace and to the 
damage of the said Edward [blank] pounds and therefore he brings this 
suit &c.”
Date: November term 1785
Date of: Petition
County: Beaufort

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for Samuel DICKINSON with Joseph HERRING 
that DICKINSON will appear and answer a charge by Edward RICE of a plea 
of trespass and damage of £3000.
Date: 10 November 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Chowan

Folder: 1785
Information In the case between RICE and DICKINSON, DICKINSON by his 
attorney Samuel JOHNSON makes oath that the case should not be heard by 
the New Bern District court, because the alleged events took place in 
Chowan County in the District of Edenton, not in Beaufort County in the 
District of New Bern.
Date: November term 1787
Date of: Oath
County: Chowan/Beaufort

Folder: 1785
Information Oath by Samuel DICKINSON, of Edenton, practitioner in 
Physick Surgery that Edward RICE moved to Virginia several years ago, 
and has never returned DICKINSON’s knowledge, DICKINSON had no 
knowledge of any suits against him in New Bern District Court since Mr. 
JOHNSTON his counsel gave up his practice. DICKINSON was informed by 
Blake BAKER about the New Bern suits during the last Edenton Superior 
Court. DICKINSON believed that whatever suits RICE had formerly brought 
against him in New Bern had long since been put off the docket. 
DICKINSON ways that nothing was ever served on him to enter a plea or 
for any other reason. When he was informed of this, he immediately 
BAKER to defend the suits for him.
Date: 16 October 1794
Date of: Oath
County: Beaufort

Folder: 1785
Information Depositions by Thomas TULLY and Mary [also called Molly in 
the document] SANDERS in a controversy between Samuel WILLIAMS, 
plaintiff, and James ROSSER, Defendant. TULLY states that in or about 
1748 that he settled on John HARRODS improvement above Greens Ford, 
where he lived for 3 years. In that time Greens Path bore up the creek 
(Greens Ford) and through the slough or pocoson to the Woolf pit & the 
path round said slough was made by the neighbors to his house. During 
the time that he lived there, John GREEN came to his house and told him 
that the path through the slough was the path he had marked. About 7 
years ago, TULLY was at the home of John SANDERS who told TULLY that he 
would one day if living be an evidence to prove Greens Ford and Path, 
because the people had got a way of calling the path round the slough 
Greens Path. Mary [Molly] SANDERS said that Greens Path at the time of 
her knowing the same did bow off from the Creek through the swamp or 
pocoson by the Wolf Pit and the path which at that time went round the 
said Swamp or Pocoson was never called Greens Path to her knowledge.
Date: 29 June 1785
Date of: Oath
County: Johnston 

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Rhadham RAWLINGS to appear and testify on 
behalf of Benjamin WILLIAMS in a matter in which WILLIAMS is plaintiff 
and Benjamin CLEVELAND defendant.
Date: 20 May 1786
Date of: Summons
County: Halifax

Information Summons for Rhadham RAWLINGS to appear and testify on 
behalf of Benjamin WILLIAMS in a matter in which WILLIAMS is plaintiff 
and Benjamin CLEVELAND defendant.
Date: 20 Nov 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Halifax

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Benjamin CLEVELAND to answer a charge by 
Benjamin WILLIAMS junr of trespass on the case, damages four hundred 
pounds
Date: 19 May 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Wilkes

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for Benjamin CLEVELAND, Esq with Major 
Jesse FRANKLIN to appear and answer a charge by Benjamin WILLIAMS junr 
of trespass on the case, damages five hundred pounds 
Date: Not given
Date of: 
County: Wilkes

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Thomas TULLY and Molly SANDERS to appear and 
testify on behalf of Samuel WILLIAMS in a matter between WILLIAMS, 
plaintiff and STILES & James ROSSER, defendant.
Date: 20 [blank] 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Johnston

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for John AUSTINE to appear and testify on behalf of 
“Smith on demise of WILLIAMS” plaintiff and STILES & ROPER defendant.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Johnston

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for John HUMPHREYS to appear and testify on behalf 
of Samuel WILLIAMS in a matter in which WILLIAMS is plaintiff and Wm 
STILES & James ROSSER are defendants
Date: 20 May 1787
Date of: Summons
County: Wake

Folder: 1785 
Information Summons for John NORRIS to appear and testify on behalf of 
James ROSSER in a matter in which Samuel WILLIAMS is plaintiff and 
ROSSER is defendant.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Johnston 

Folder: 1785
Information Order to Needham BRYAN and Samuel SMITH, justices of the 
peace, to take the oaths of Thomas TULLY and Molly SAUNDERS in a 
controversy between Samuel WILLIAMS and [blank] STILES & James ROSSER
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Order
County: Johnston

Folder: 1785
Information Order to John LAWSON and James RICHBOROUGH, Esqires, 
Justice of the Peace, to take the deposition of John HARRELL in a 
matter in which Samuel WILLIAMS is plaintiff and James ROSSER 
defendant.
Date: 20 May 1786
Date of: Order
County: Clarendon, SC

Folder: 1785
Information Two attached sheets. Top is slip of paper calculating court 
costs. Second (main sheet): George DENNISON in a previous term of court 
recovered against Benjamin ROBERTS, Elisha WILLIAMS, Abraham ARTREE, 
John SLADE, Elisha TOOLEY, Thomas WILKINSON, William CURDETT, and Simon 
FORTESCUE in the amount of £298 damages plus £9 15/8 court costs. An 
order was made to the sheriff of Hyde County to receive this amount. 
The writ was returned marked “partially satisfied to the amount of 
£47.11.2. Whereas an amount is still due to DENNISON, the defendants 
are summoned to appear at the next term of court and show cause why an 
Execution should not execute against to satisfy the plaintiff.
Date: 20 May 1789
Date of: Summons
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for Mary Blandina MORSE with Nhl HARRIS 
bondsman for Mary Blandinah MORSE to appear and answer a charge of debt 
brought by Wm. DENNIS, amount £50. [Note: signatures at the bottom 
appear to be Mary [X] MORSE, Nehmiah HARRIS, & Jemah HARRIS]
Date: 25 Sept 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Slip of paper calculating court costs in case DENNIS vs. 
MORSE
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Request for witness fee by John WILSON for appearing as a 
witness in the case John HARTSFIELD agst Jno VINEY. Includes charge for 
60 miles travel. 
Date: 16 March 1785
Date of: Request
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Request to dismiss the suit brought by Wm. DENNIS jr 
against Blandinah MORSE as they have settled the matter and to send 
bill of cost down to the sheriff to collect and receive agt Blandinah 
Morse.
Date: 13 November 1785
Date of: Request
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Request for witness fee from John HARTSFIELD Jr from the 
plaintiff in the case John HARTSFIELD versus John VINEY, includes 80 
miles travel.
Date: 27 May 1786
Date of: Request
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Blandina MORSE, spinster, to answer William 
DENNIS of a charge of debt, amount £100.
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Carteret

Folder: 1785
Information Request for witness fee from John HARTSFIELD Jr from the 
plaintiff in the case John HARTSFIELD versus John VINEY, includes 80 
miles travel.
Date: 24 May 1786
Date of: Request
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Description of case held in Craven County Court, John 
HARTSFIELD vs John VINEY, schoolmaster: HARTSFIELD sued VINEY for £32, 
a debt owed to him. VINEY was summoned by Deputy sheriff Abel ROUNTREE, 
and VINEY’s attorney David WITHERSPSOON defended the case. A jury was 
summoned, consisting of William GOOD, Thomas DUNN, Joseph JACKSON, 
William SPIGHT jr, Wright STANLY, William Brice FONVIELLE, Wilson 
BLOUNT, Hugh PUGH sr. Thomas WILLIS, Shadrach ALLEN, Levi FULSHER & 
Phillip NEALE, who found for the plaintiff. VINEY being dissatisfied 
with the verdict appealed. 
Date: September term, 1784
Date of: Case heard
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for David PERKINS to appear and testify on behalf 
of William GUALTNEY in a matter in which GUALTNY is plaintiff and Amos 
ATKINSON defendant
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Summons
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Decision by panel appointed to settle and audit the damage 
in a suit where William GUALTNY is plaintif and Amos ATKINSON defendt. 
After hearing both sides, £49 awarded to plaintiff. Panel members: 
Benja MAY, Robt WILLIAMS, John WILLIAMS, Arthur FORBES, Robt GREMMER
Date: 3 Aug 1787
Date of: Decision
County: Pitt

Folder: 1785
Information William GUALTNY vs Amos ATKINSON: Order that the case be 
refered to the arbitration of Benjamin MAY, Robert WILLIAMS, John 
WILLIAMS, Arthur FORBES and Robert GREMMER and their award be a rule of 
court
Date: May term 1787
Date of: Appointment of arbiters
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Amos ATKINSON, planter, to appear and answer 
William GWALTNEY of Craven Co of a charge of trespass on the case, £150 
damages.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Pitt

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Burrase Huchings SILBY gentleman, admr of 
William TOOK decd, to answer a charge by William PALMER, damages £2000
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Jasper & John ALDERSON to appear and answer 
Mary CANNON, executrix of Gustavus COPPER Decd on a charge of trespass 
on the case for Trover & Conversion, damages £300
Date: 20 May 1789
Date of: Warrant
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for John SMALLWOOD with Henry PUSS (?) 
bondsman to appear and answer Miles KING in a plea of trespass on the 
case, damage £4000
Date: 18 Nov 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for John SMALLWOOD, doctor of Physick to appear and 
answer Miles KING Doctor of Physick on a plea of trespass on the case, 
for words spoken to the said Plaintiffs Damage, £4000
Date: 20 May 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Appearance bond for George DOHERTY for Armstrong and 
Doherty with James WILLIAMS and William LYTLE bondsmen, to appear and 
answer Wilson BLOUNT of a plea that Armstrong and Doherty render £2250 
owed to BLOUNT
Date: ____ May 1785
Date of: Bond
County: Craven

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for John ARMSTRONG late Colonel in the Continental 
Army and George DOHERTY, Late Major in the Continental Army to answer 
Wilson BLOUNT of a plea that they render unto him £2251 ½ Spanish 
milled dollars (£912.12 current money) that they owe him.
Date: 15 November 1784
Date of: Warrant
County: Orange

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for Poles ARRINGTON & wife Admr &c of Thomas 
ARMSTRONG Decd to appear and answer Henry ALBERTON of a plea of 
Trespass on the case &c damage £350
Date: 15 September 17th year of independence [i.e., 1793]
Date of: Warrant
County: Nash

Folder: 1785
Information Appears to be list of payments made (or ordered to be paid) 
to various people: Mr. Wilson BLOUNT, Jno SITGRAVES. Order for BLOUNT 
states “Order on the Treasurer,” for SITGRAVES says “To Cash sent by 
Col MOORE.” Note below this says “Mr. BLOUNT will remember if he 
received any by Orders in Charleston.”
Date: 22 May 1786
Date of: Summary of orders and payments
County: Not given (says Newbern)

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for John STARKEY Esq. No other information. [Note: 
introductory words on printed document start “George the Second by the 
Grace of God…”; this might be an unused piece of paper and the back 
later used as scratch paper]. Back: calculations of debt, listing 
amounts, interest, and payments, but with no names. 
Date: 1 May 1783-20 May 1789
Date of: 1st date is 1st date listed on calculation of account on back. 
2nd date is date of judgement. There are several dates in between.
County: Not given

Folder: 1785
Information Summons for Stephen HEWETT to appear and testify on behalf 
of Henry ALBERTON in a case in which ALBERTON is plaintiff and Peter 
ARRINGTON is defendant.
Date: 19 September 1794
Date of: Summons
County: Pitt

Folder: 1785
Information Warrant for James WOOD to appear and answer a charge by 
James HOLMES wherefore with force & arms WOOD did assault HOOD, damage 
£500
Date: 20 Nov 1785
Date of: Warrant
County: Dobbs

Folder: 1785
Information Deposition of Thomas DAILY Jun that on 6 September 1784 he 
was at the house of Joseph HANCOCK. Capt Colimo MEDIA came to the house 
with a drawn sword in his hand and demanded of Mrs HANCOCK the mother 
of Ehraim ?ELIHU where Ephraim was. Mrs. HANCKOCK asked what he wanted 
with him, and MEDICOS answer was that he wanted to split his damned 
brain out (or open). MEDICO then threatened to cut of Mrs. HANCOCKs 
hand if she did not tell him where her son was. Soon after MEDICO got 
into the room where Ephraim was with his sword still drawn. ?ELIHU 
having armed himself with a gun ordered MEDICO not to advance one foot 
further, or he’d blow his brain out. A Mr. ROBERTTON and Mr. John Mack 
NANCY intervened, and while ROBERTTON was attempting to wrest the gun 
from ELIHU, Medico made a stroke at ELIHU & cut Mr. NANCEYs finger 
badly with his sword
Date: 16 November 1786
Date of: Deposition
County: Hyde

Folder: 1785
Information Top: Power of Attorney by Henry ALBRITON, one of the 
soldiers who inlisted in the [smeared] serves under Capt John ENLOE for 
3 years, 9 months, 11 days and was discharged by Genl James ARMSTRONG 
in Pitt county by order of Col Hardee MURFREE to Benja BUCK to receive 
from the commissioners appointed by the late act of assembly to pay the 
soldiers all the pay due. Bottom: Oath by Abram HARDEE & James GORHAM, 
Justices that Henry ALBERTON appeared and acknowledged the above POA. 
He (ALBERTON) deposes that he was a soldier (as described above) and 
states that he kept his [written] discharge until after the war, then 
thinking it would never benefit him, he destroyed it, and that he has 
never had any pay since he returned.
Date: Not given
Date of: N/A
County: Pitt
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