Robeson County NcArchives Court.....Minutes, 1798 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Donna Newman centavo@lserv.com August 4, 2013, 9:44 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1798 Page 19 [image 12] At a county court of pleas and Quarter sessions began and held for the county of Robeson on monday the first day of January and twenty second year of American Independence A.D. 1798 Present the worshipful Joshua Pharoah William Hawthorn George Moore & James McNeill Esquires Ordered that William Herring be overseer of the road in room of William Bennet Ordered that William Moore be overseer of the streets in Lumberton in room of Robert Haills Ordered that Robert Inman be overseer of the road in room of Samuel Atkinson Ordered that Matthew Corneill be overseer of a certain piece of road from Angus McBride to Fayetteville road crossing over at John Corneills mill Deed by John Gray Blount by his attorney David Allison to Robert Smithley proved before the Hon. Judge Iredill by the oath of Thomas Carodine and certified to have been recorded in Montgomery County was admited to registration An indenture of mortgage from David Allison to Norton Pryor? proved by the oath of Thomas Carrodine before the Hon. Judge Iredill and certified to have been recorded in Montgomery County was admited to registration Page 20 [image 13] Deed from David Allison attorney for John Gray Blount to Robert Smithley proved before the Hon. Judge Iredill by the oath of Thomas Carodine and certified to have been recorded in Montgomery County was admited to registration A Power of attorney from John Gray Blount to David Allison proved before Augustus Harvey notary publick in Beaufort County by the oath of Wiley Blount was admited to registration Deed from Robert Haills sheriff to Thomas Chaney acknowledged Deed from James Alford to Archibald McLain proved by Alexander Thompson Deed from John Moore to Malcom McMillan proved by Malcom Brown Deed from Archibald & Barbary McNeill to John McMillan proved by John McNeill Deed from John Murphy to John McMillan proved by James McNeill Deed from Malcom McLain to Allan Smith proved by Neill Smith Deed from Archibald Little to Nicholas McLachlan proved by Neill Smith Deed from Malcom McLain to Angus McLain proved by John McLain Bill of sale from Malcom McKay to Alexander Little for a negro boy named Jacob proved by John Little Deed from John Curry to Alexander Watson proved by John Watson Page 21 [image 13] Deed from Edward Grantham to William Bennet proved by Joshua Grantham Deed from John McMillan to Neill Rae proved by Daniel Rae Deed from Moses Granted [Grantham?] to Joshua Grantham proved by William Bennet Deed from Benjamin Smith to James Wilson acknowledged Deed from Francis Wilks to Neill Rae proved by Daniel Rae Ordered that Hugh Bain be overseer of the road in room of Alexander McDugald Ordered that Duncan McMillan be overseer of the road in room of Gilbert McIntagart Ordered that Daniel Campbell be overseer of the road in room of Daniel Wilkinson James Whitley bound apprentice to John Hammon to age twenty one, now seventeen Administration on the estate of Solomon Thenor granted to George Thenor who entered into bond of two hundred pounds with John Blount and Christopher Mercer his securities An application of George Thenor administrator of Solomon Thenor deceased admitted to sell as much of the estate as will pay debts of deceased Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten o'clock Page 22 [image 14] Tuesday January 2nd Day 1798 Court met according [to] adjournment Present the worshipful Joshua Pharoah Thomas Barnes & George Moore Esquires The Sheriff returned the Venire Facias from which the court selected the following to attend as Grand Jurors this term / to wit / Andrew Fulmore Foreman John Humphrey James Humphrey William Thompson John McEachern Daniel Johnston Daniel Rae John McBride John Thompson Charles Thompson Robert McLachlan Wm Townsend & Nathaniel Nicoles and Samuel Biggs constable sworn to attend them Ordered that Thomas Townsend be overseer of the road in room of Nazara Mitchel On application John Clibourns mark is admitted to be a crop and two slits in the left ear & under square in the right Ordered that James Kelly be overseer of the road in room of Lachlan Rae Deed from Joel Pitman to Edmond Spivey proved by Benjamin Lewis Deed from John McLain to Daniel McLain proved by Daniel Carmichael Deed from Donald McLain to John McLain proved by Donald Carmichael Deed from Malachi Badgegood to John McLain proved by Donald Carmichael Page 23 [image 14] Deed from John Aguien to Nicholas McLauchlan proved by Dugald McMillan Deed from Silas Adkins to Nicholas McLauchlan proved by Dugald McMillan Deed from Arthur Dees? to Neill Smith proved by Neill Brown Deed from Jacob Alford to Angus McLain proved by Sion Alford Deed from Elias Fivash to Warren Alford proved by Sion Alford Deed from Isaac Dyson to John Gillespie proved by Neill McNeill Deed from Joseph Wall to Jacob Alford proved by Sion Alford Deed from Sion Alford to Daniel McCollum acknowledged Deed from William Wilkinson to John Danielly proved by James McQueen Deed from John McGirt to Angus McRae proved by Angus McCollum Deed from Kenith McKinzie to Hector McKinzie proved by Absalom Davis Deed from Elias Fivash to Sion Alford proved by Warren Alford Deed from Edward McPherson to Malcom Currie proved by John McPherson Page 24 [image 15a] Deed from Abram Strickland to Duncan Smith proved by Robert Wilkinson Deed from James Fort to Archibald Smith proved by John Fort Deed from Sion Alford to Angus McCollum acknowledged Deed from Sion Alford & Warren Alford to Angus Munroe acknowledged Deed from Joseph Fort to Archibald Smith proved by John Fort Deed from John McFarland to John McLain proved by Duncan McFarland Deed from John Smith to Isaac Smith acknowledged Deed from Archibald McBride to Malcom Duncan & Nevan Smith proved by Duncan Smith Deed from Edward Streater to Isaac Dyson proved by Daniel McPhall Deed from Mark Reynolds to David Howell proved by William Sterling Deed from Samuel Bridgers Sheriff to Hugh Brown acknowledged Deed from Robert Wilkinson to Duncan Smith proved by Daniel Wilkinson Deed from John Baggett from Etheldred Newson acknowledged Deed from Isaac Bird to William Thompson proved by Ishamer? Gaddy Page 25 [image 15b] Bill of sale from Jesse Lee to Jordan Williford for a negro man named Friday acknowledged Deed from George Willis Senr to John Willis Junr acknowledged Bill of sale from Abel Corbet to William Moore for a negro woman named Jane proved by Joseph Hodges Deed from Archibald McDugald to Malcom McNeill proved by Malcom McNeill Deed from Edward Jenkins to Lewis Jenkins proved by Charles Pate Deed from Daniel McNair to Edward Streater proved by Daniel McPhaul Deed from John Mathews to Malcom McQueen proved by Andrew Sinclair Deed from Daniel Brown to Archibald McKay proved by Daniel Smith Deed from John Ferguson to Angus Ferguson proved by Duncan McBride Deed from Gilbert Ramsey to Alexander McKinney proved by John Danielly Daniel McInnis administrator of the estate of Duncan McInnis returned an account of the sales of said estate amounting to fifty seven pounds eight shillings & six pence & ordered to be filed Ordered that the clerk issue a land warrant for Levi Glass for 188? acres on the S. W. side of the little marsh entered the 30th day of October 1793 Page 26 [image 16a] Joseph Lee Esquire returned an execution at the suit of Elizabeth Cade against Hillory Manning with all the proceedings on said suit for four pounds 18/ & costs levied by Benjamin Lee constable on two hundred acres land including the plantation whereon the said Manning now lives ordered that the sheriff sell said land Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine o'clock Wednesday January 3rd Day 1798 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Elias Barnes George Moore & Joseph Lee Esquires Ordered that Captain Randol Curry be patrole in his own district Deed from Daniel Campbell to Neill McCorvie proved by Finla McCorvey Deed from Robert Haills to Charles Barker acknowledged Deed from John Corneill to Mark Powers proved by James Moore Ordered that William Moore Junr be overseer of the road in room of Simon Willis Ordred that Neill Brown Esquire be overseer of the road from Lowrys Bridge as far as he worked said before he was appointed overseer of the new road & work the hands that formerly worked on said road Ordered that Lewis Tiner? be overseer of the road in room of William Thompson Page 27 [image 16b] Ordered that Thomas Barnes John Willis & William Moore Esquires assess the town property in this county for the year 1797 Ordered that the hands in the following lines from Lumberton up the east side of the raft swamp / to wit / beginning at Saddletree Bridge thence to Charles Pates thence to Enoch Hammons then agreeable to the old district to the raft swamp then down said swamp to drowning creek then down the creek to Lumberton including all the hands between the road creek and raft swamp and that James Humphrey be overseer in room of Jesse Harrel The Court proceeded to lay a county tax for the year 1797 when they assess one shilling and nine pence on the poll & seven pence on every hundred acres of land in this county and one shilling and nine pence on every hundred pounds town property Robert Haills Sheriff allowed thirty five pounds for his extra services for the year 1797 and Josiah Barnes Clerk for the same year allowed twenty pounds for his extra services and five pounds for this book and stationary Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine o'clock Thursday January the 4th 1798 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joshua Pharoah George Moore & Joseph Wood Esquires Samuel Biggs and John Blount constables allowed sixteen shillings each for two days attendance at last election – and also allowed thirty two shillings each for their attendance this term Page 28 [image 17a] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to atend as jurors next / to wit / Angus Gilchrist Noah Pitman Senr Phillip Blount James Biggs Senr James Russel Zedekiah Pope Josiah Grantham Albritain Drake George Grimsley Benjamin Lewis Hector McNeill / Fidler? / Slaughter Hill Moses Grantham Ithamer Gaddy James Pitman Junr Silas Drake Peter Smith Hugh Brown Hugh Campbell Hector McNeill / Taylor / Othniel Traywick Aaron Strickland Senr Daniel Regan Daniel Low Wm Bird Wright Legatt James Smith John McMillan / Goosepond / Kenar? Hawthorne & Jesse Philip On application Joseph Wood Esquire is admited to keep a publick ferry across the lake of the Great? Swamp and that he take the following toll / to wit / two shillings for horse and chair man & horse 1/ waggon & team 4/- cart 2/- foot man 6d & 2nd [2d?] pr? head of cattle – Ordered that Alexander McNeill be overseer of the road in room of Daniel Johnston Ordered that Agerton Willis & John Powell be patroles in Captain Moors district Ordered that Neill McNeill bring to next court John Kersey an apprentice boy which is bo[u]nd to him and show cause why he may not be taken from him Court adjourned until court in course H McKay Wm Hawthorn George Moore Page 29 [image 17b] At a County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions began and held for the County of Robeson on Monday the second day of April and twenty second year of American Independence AD 1798 Present the worshipful Joseph Regan James McNeil & Joshua Pharoah Esquires On application John Blount is admited to turn the road round his plantation on his making the same in good order Ordered that John Johnston be overseer of the road in room of Angus McBride Ordered that Samuel Smith and Archibald Smith work on the road cros[s]ing the Burnt Swamp in room of Kinchen Killebrew and James Killebrew Ordered that Joshua Ammon be overseer of the road in room of Thomas Shanks Benjamin Jenkins exempt from working on publick roads for reasons shown Ordered that John McArthur be overseer of the road in room of Duncan Murphy Upon the suggestion of John Regan & Joseph Wood that they consider themselves in danger from their being secuirty of Samuel Regan as guardian of Richard Regan it is therefore ordered by this court that the said Samuel Regan appear before said court immediately and five other sufficient Justices which shall be approved by said court & abide by & perform such other order or decree as this court shall judge necessary therein Page 30 [image 18a] Deed from Thomas Morris to James Lamb was proved by William Harrison Deed from Peter McKeller to John McMillan was proved by Malcom McMillan Deed from Richard Regan to Peter McEacharn was proved by John Regan Ddeed from Peter McKeller to John McMillan was proved by Malcom McMillan Deed [from] Jacob Rhodes to James Black was ackowledged Deed from Samuel Regan to Marmaduke Orneill was proved by Joseph Regan Deed from James Lamb to James Carter was acknowledged Deed from Elizabeth Hopson Cade to Neill McEacharn was proved by Josiah Barnes Deed from Malcom McFater to Duncan McMillan was proved by Patrick McEacharn Deed from Alexander McNeill to Archibald McDugald was proved by Neill Thompson Deed from John Sawyer to Nevan McMillan was proved by Patrick McEacharn Deed from Duncan McMillan to James McNeill was proved by Hector McNeill Page 31 [image 18b] Deed from Neill McEacharn to Archibald McMillan proved by Duncan Campbell Deed from James Moore to Abraham Barnes proved by Josiah Barnes Deed from Noah Mercer to Samuel Edwards proved by Willis Hammon Deed from Joseph Regan to Josiah Taylor acknowledged Deed from Nathan Clark to Robert Farley proved by Patrick McEacharn Deed from Edward Murphy to Hector McLain proved by Malcom Murphey Bill of sale from Edward Murphey to Josiah Barnes for a negro man named Ben proved by Malcom Murphey Deed from Green O'Bodiford to James Black proved by William Moore Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine o'clock Tuesday April 3rd 1798 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Joseph Regan & James McNeill Esquires Page 32 [image 19a] The sheriff returned the Venire Facias from which the court selected the following gentlemen to attend as Grand Jurors during the Term / to wit / Hugh Brown foreman William Moore Zedekiah Pope Hector McNeill Slaughter Hill Philip Blount James Russel Kedar Hawthorn Jesse Phillips Albritain Drake Ithamer Gaddy Noah Pitman & Aaron Strickland and John Blount Const sworn to attend them Ordered that Simon Willis be overseer of the road in room of James Copeland Jesse Butler exempt from working on publick roads for reason shown William Townsend fined seventy shilling for not serving on the Jury as a talisman? after being summoned Ordered that Duncan McMillan be overseer of the road in room of Nevan McMillan Deed from John Smith to Joab Willis proved by Josiah Barnes Deed from John Brumble to Luke Carter & Melicar? Carter proved by Jacob Rhodes Deed from Margaret Martin to Patrick Kelley proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from Benjamin Lewis to William Britt acknowledged Deed from Thomas Townsend to Joab Willis proved by Josiah Barnes Ordered that there issue a notice to Elias Barnes the only surviving commissioner of the Court house to appear at the next court to be held in the county to declare on oath the contract made by the commissioners of said court house & the monies by them recd & how applied Page 33 [image 19b] Deed from Duncan McLaughlan to Peter McEacharn proved by John Wilks Deed from Angus McDuffie to Donald Campbell proved by John Gilchrist Deed from William Barnes to James Carter proved by William Murfey Deed from Peter Smith to Gilbert McIntagart acknowledged Deed from Lewis Powell to Joseph Hodges proved by Wiliam Regan Deed from Peter Smith to Alexander McArthur proved by John McMillan Deed from Absalom Wright to Joseph Hodges proved by William Regan Deed from Michael Barnes to Joseph Spikes acknowledged Deed from Malcom Connelly to John Grayham proved by Joseph Hodges A power of attorney from Edward Strong to John Thompson proved by Theophilus Thompson and admitted to record Ordered that James Black be overseer of the road in room of Reubin Rozar John Wilks appointed constable in Captain Currys District and entered into bond with Neill McNeill his security Page 34 [image 20a] James Campbell bound apprentice to James McNeill now being eight year[s] old untill he arrive to the age of twenty one Ordered that James Smith be overseer of the Great swamp from the county road to the mouth of the little swamp and to work all the hands within three miles of said swamp within said district and that Benjamin Freeman Senr be overseer from the little swamp to the mouth of Peters swamp and all hands within three miles to work under him and Jesse Phillips be overseer from Peters swamp to Drowning Creek and hands within three miles work under him Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock Wednesday April 3rd 1798 [previous day's court was Tuesday but also dated April 3rd] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joshua Pharoah George Moore John Fort & David Torry Esquires Ordered that Duncan McFarland have the priviledge of opening a publick road from his bridge on Drowning Creek to Mr? (Mc?) Lindseys bridge on the raft swamp Ordered that there issue a citation to Neill Brown former entry taker to bring to next court a bond on a certain caveat wherein Levi Glass was plaintiff and August Gilchrist defendant Ordered that the sheriff summon John Fort Nevan McBride & Daniel Molloy as a Jury of Vei? for John Corneill and Phillip Blount Jacob Blount and Robert Upton for Robert Sims and Angus Gilchrist as surveyor Page 35 [image 20b] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court to be held for the district of Fayetteville / to wit / Nevan McBride Archibald McNeill Ralph Regan John C. Noyes & James McNeill Ordered that William Traywick be overseer of the road in room of Sion Alford Joseph Regan appointed guardian to Richard Regan in room of Samuel Regan who entered into bond in the sum of twelve hundred pounds with John Regan and Joseph Wood his securities Ordered that James Fort pay to Catherine Moore seven pounds a year for seven years for a base born child begotten by him on the body of said Catherine to commence form the birth of said child Ordered that Albritain Drake Ithamer Gaddy and Joab Willis be patroles in Captain Drakes District Ordered that John Barnes be patrole in Captain Moores District Ordered that the sheriff summon a Jury to lay of[f] a road from the Bear Spring on Jacob Swamp to George Grimsleys Ordered that sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next court to be held for this county / to wit / Neill Murphey Senr Ralph Barlow John McMillan Junr Jacob Blount John Baggett John Matthews Alexr McGeachey John McMillan Senr Silas Drake Duncan McEacharn Samuel Edwards John Hawthorn Senr James Smith William Regan George Grimsley Wright Legatt Angus Black Malcom McMillan John McArthur / long swamp / James Stephens William Bennet Neill McEacharn John Copeland William Humphrey William Baxley Mitchel Biggs Joseph Newberry Wm Sterling William Townsend Wm Atkinson George Thenor Landers Kerlister? Page 36 [image 21a] Kerlister Neill McAlpin / ten mile / Newit Pitman and Ichabud David Ordered that the following Justices receive the lists of taxable property in the following districts / to wit / James McNeill Captain Buies District Alexr Paterson Duncan Currys Do Joseph Lee Lees Do George Moore Moores Do Thomas Barnes Pates Do Neill Brown Blacks Do John Flowers Legatts Do Wm Hawthorn Newberrys Do David Torry Randol Currys Do Joseph Wood Regans Do Sampson Bridgers Drakes Do Sion Alford Alfords Do Daniel Molloy Buies Do Ordered that Stephen Sterling be overseer of the road from the Lumberton road to Iveys bluff and to work Gilbert Coxes hands William Britt Benjamin Britt George Fields John Wats William Mitchel & Ephraim Bullard Ordered that John Lewiss road be continued formerly from James Hinsons to the flat swamp to Richard Granthams Deed from John Fivash to Sion Alford proved by James Alford Deed from John Dow to John McNeill acknowledged Deed from Elias Barnes to Henry Thompson acknowledged Deed from Hillory Manning to Griffin Staton proved by Slaughter Hill Page 37 [image 21b] Deed from Hillory Manning to Griffin Station proved by Slaughter Hill Duncan Campbell administrator of Colen Campbell returned an inventory [of] said estate and ordered to be filed William Gowen bound apprentice to James Alford untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years now being eleven Deed from Charles Bullock to William Thompson proved by Josiah Barnes Court adjourned untill court in course Joshua Pharoah George Moore John Fort Page 38 [image 22a] At a County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions began & held for the County of Robeson on Monday the second day of July and twenty second year of American Independence AD 1798 Present the worshipful Elias Barnes William Hawthorn & George Moore Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias from which the court selected the following gentlemen to attend as Grand Jurors during this term / to wit / John Hawthorn Foreman Jacob Blount Neill Murphey John McMillan Silas Drake Alexr McGeachey Duncan McEacharn Malcom McMillan George Thenor Neill McAlpin William Adkinson William Sterling George Grimsley and Samuel Biggs constable sworn to attend them William Sterling appointed constable who entered into bond with John Flowers and Stephus? Sterling his securities Ordered that Benjamin Willis[']s negro be exempt from working on publick roads in order to keep up a bridge across the Gall Berry Ordered that Randol Curry Angus Gilchrist & Dugald McLaughlan be patroles in Captain Randol Currys district Page 39 [image 22b] Ordered that the road from the Bear Spring and Jacobs Swamp to George Grimsleys be discontinued Ordered that Neill Brown Esquire review the list of taxable property in Captain Campbells district for the year 1798 William McVicar? apppointed guardian to Catherine Gillies who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with Angus Gilchrist for his guardianship Deed from James Smith to John Smith acknowledged Deed from Philip Hills to Malcom Patterson proved by Alexander McKilpin? Deed from William Godfrey to Archibald Buie proved by William Godfrey Deed from John Willis to John Copeland acknowledged Deed from Lewis Smith to James Smith proved by John Smith Deed from John Daniel Joseph and Samuel Regan to Noah Mercer proved by John Storm Deed from Tulley Biggs to James Fort proved by John Fort Deed from James Fort to John Chislom? proved by John Fort Page 40 [image 23a] The last will and testament of Richard Thomas proved by oath of James Wilson and admited to record when John Regan qualified as Exr and returned an inventory of the deceaseds estate Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten o'clock Tuesday July 3rd 1798 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Daniel Molloy and Joseph Regan Esquires Ordered that Thomas Barnes Esquire and Hugh Brown superinte[n[d the ensuing election as inspectors and John Storm and James McNeill Esquire for the eclection as a member of Congress Ordered that William Adkinson be overseer of the road in room of Joseph Lee and Samuel Adkinson work under him in stead of Joseph Lees hand The nuncupative will of John Parnell proved by oath of Jacob Blount & admited to record when administration on said will was granted to Margarett? and John Parnell who entered into bond with John Storm their securities and returned an inventory of the deceaseds estate Ordered that Simon Flowers Alexander & Alford Rowland be patroles in Captain Lees district William Townsend who was fined twenty shillings last term which fine is not remited Page 41 [image 23b] The court proceeded to the election of a sheriff when Robert Haillls Esquire was elected to that office when he took the necessary oaths for his qualification as such and entered into the several bonds as proscribed by law with John Willis & Thomas Barnes Esquires his securities when the following Justices were present / to wit / Elias Barnes Thomas Baarnes George Moore John Regan Joseph Regan John Rowland Nicholas Powell James McQueen James McNeill Daniel Molloy Joseph Wood Neill Brown Samson Bridgers William Hawthorn John Flowers Alexr Patterson Joseph Lee James Cade Sion Alford Hugh McKay William Ashley & James Fort Ordered that Roger McNair be patroles in Captain Alfords district Ordered that Stephen Sterling work the hands that work on the road under him to Iveys Bluff to work on the Creek from the m[e]adow? landing to her bluff Ordered that Jesse Lee be overseer of the road from the widow Lees branch to the ten mile swamp and the creek from her bluff to Hawthorns old field to the lower part of Iveys Bluff Ordered that John Regan Thomas Barnes and Daniel Molloy settle the account or any other matters relative to the estate of Robert Corneill deceased with William Clark Admr and report the same to the next court Bill of sale from Thomas White to Neill McAlpin for a negro man named bo? proved by oath of James Stephens Bill of sale from Neill McAlpin Junr to Neill McAlpin Senr for a negro girl named Mary proved by oath of James Stephens Page 42 [image 24a] Deed from Robert Sims to Archibald Little acknowledged Deed from Benjamin Lee to William Waters proved by William Ashley Deed from Thomas Jackson to John Ray Morgan proved by Jacob Rhodes Deed from John Cain to James Stephens proved by Neill McAlpin Deed from Samuel McDugald to Neill McQuilkin proved by Hugh McKay Deed from Hugh McKay to Archibald McBryde acknnowledged Deed from John Willis to John Storm acknowledged Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Lewis Tiner acknowledged Deed from Hector Camron Betsey Camron & Davis Camron to Neill McQuilkin proved by Hugh McKay Deed from Hugh McKay to Neill McQuilkin acknowledged Deed from William Regan to James Copeland acknowledged Deed from Malcom Ferguson to John Haill proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from Peter Byrne to Daniel Patterson proved by Daniel Gillis Page 43 [image 24b] Deed from Duncan McCormary to John McCormary acknowledged Deed from Neill McFagan to James McArthur proved by Archibald McMillan Deed from Reubin Rozar to Daniel Gillis acknowledged Deed from Vinson Martin to Angus McLellan proved by James Alford Deed from Archibald McMillan to John Gilchrist proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from John McLain to Murdoch McInnes proved by Duncan McEacharn Deed from Malcom McNeill to Archibald McNeill proved by Neill McNeill Deed from Edward Murphey to John McLain proved by John Murphey Deed from Richard Strickland to Patrick Smith proved by Neill Brown Deed from Simon Willis to Silas Drake proved by Samson Bridgers Deed from Simon Willis to Silas Drake proved by Samson Bridgers Deed from Simon Willis to Silas Drake proved by Samson Bridgers Deed from John McNeill to Francis Blake proved by John Dow Page 44 [image 25a] Deed from Peter Smith to John McMillan proved by oath of Hugh McKay Deed from Elizabeth H Cade to John Stewart proved by oath of James Alford deed from Kedar Hawthorn to Charles Barker acknowledged Deed from Randol curry to Rondol McPherson proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from James Mercer to Meredith Mercer proved by Jesse Ivey Deed from Archibald Sellers to Archd McMillan proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from Noah Mercer to Joshua Mercer acknowledged Deed from Charles Bullock to Isham Pitman proved by Josiah Barnes Deed from George Thenor to Neill McMillan proved by John McMillan Deed from John Gilchrist to Archd McMillan proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from Noah Mercer to James Mercer acknowledged Whereas the former commissioners of the public buildings for this county were noticed to appear at this court to show in what manner they had applied the publick money & whether any ^ what ballance remained in their hands Elias Barnes & John Willis Esquires the only two remaining commissioners in the county came into court & rendered an account on oath that they had no publick money in their hands received as aforesaid but as the court house was not quite finished seven narrow boards having been since put on the same by Mr Page 45 [image 25b] Dow which he says on oath he thinks is worth one dollar the said John Willis has paid the same in court is acquited accordingly Mary Hammon bound apprentice to Thomas Jackson untill she arrive to the age of eighteen years old now being ten Ordered that Malcom McInnis Senr be exempt from the payment of a poll tax for the year 1797 Ordered that Samuel Smith be overseer of the road in room of James Bullard Ordered that Michael Herring be overseer of the road in room of William Sterling James Alford apppointed constable in Captain Alfords who entered into bond with Sion Alford his security James Braswell appointed guardian to Sophia Peacock who entered into bond in the sum of fifty pounds with Josiah Barnes his security John Little appointed constable in Captain Newberrys who entered into bond with Jordon Phillips his security Ordered that Angus Patterson be overseer of the road in room of Andrew Puff Ordered that Thomas Barnes Joseph Wood & John Regan Esquires settle with the Exr of Ralph Regan Deceased and also settle the accounts of Samuel Regan guardian to Richard Regan Ordered that Angus Curry be overseer of the road in room of Daniel Johnston Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten o'clock Page 46 [image 26a] Wednesday July 4th 1798 Court met according to a[d]journment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood John Fort and Sion Alford Esquires Ordered that John Noyes & Nevan McBride be clerks to the ensuing election and the sheriff summon two constables to attend said election John Blount and Samuel Biggs constables allowed twenty four shillings each for three days attendance as such last term and also allowed twenty four shillings each for three days attendance this term Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors next Term / to wit / Ralph Regan Wm Moore / marsh / Neill McMillan John McMillan / Buck Horn / Angus Patterson Malcom Thompson John Stewart Archd McLain Junr Benjamin Lancaster George Thompson Nathaniel Nicoles John Clibourn John Strong George Goodwin Jonathan Wishart Nevan McBride Charles Corneill Robert Upton Philip Blount Jacob Blount Senr Othniel Traywick Thompson Powell Charles Pate Andrew Sinclair Nathan Braswell Dugald Grayham Jesse Lee Junr Silas Adkins William Thompson / road / Hardy Corneill Joab Willis Saml Edwards Ordered that John Pursel work on the road under Neill McEacharn overseer Page 47 [image 26b] Deed from Charles Pate to William Humphrey proved by Thomas barnes Deed from Frederick Rackley to Noah Pitman proved by George Grimsley Ordered that Murdock McInnis be overseer of the road in room of Daniel McInnis Ordered that Phillip Blount and Jacob Blount Junr be patroles in Captain Pates district Ordered that a fair be established at John Forts and that John Fort Neill Brown & John Regan be managers Court adjourned untill court in course Jas Cade Daniel Malloy George Moore Page 48 [image 27a] At a county court of pleas and Quarter sessions begun and held for the county of Robeson on Monday the first day of October & twenty third year of American Independence AD 1798 Present the worshipful Joseph Wood John Regan & John Fort Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias from which the court selected the following gentlemen to attend as Grand Jurors during the term / to wit / Nathaniel Nicoles foreman John Strong Silas Adkins Ralph Regan George Goodwin John Clibourn Philip Blount Jacob Blount William Thompson Neill McMillan Malcom Thompson Nathan Braswell Robert Upton & Samuel Biggs constable sworn to attend them On application John Fivash mark admited to be an under square in the right ear & swallow fork in the left Ordered that John Regan Execr of the estate of Richard Thomas deceased sell the perishable property of said [deceased] and also ordered that Joseph Wood Joseph Regan & Thomas Barnes Esquire divide said estate agreeable to the will of said deceased Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors at the next Superior Court to be held for the district of Fayetteville / to wit / James Smith George Moore John Blount John Fort & Thomas Barnes Page 49 [image 27b] Ordered that George Moore Esquire Duncan Rae & John Barnes be patroles in Captain Moores District Ordered William Humphrey & Thomas Barnes Esquire be patroles in Captain Pates district Deed from Gilbert Cox to Noah Pitman proved by Stephen Lee Deed from Isaac Lee to Jacob Lee proved by William Murphey Deed from John Copeland Junr to Francis Colwell (Colvill?) proved by James Copeland Deed from Jacob Rhodes to John Regan proved by William Regan Deed from Duncan McFarland to Alexander Little proved by Duncan McEacharn Deed from Duncan McFarland to Duncan McEacharn proved by Alexr Little Deed from Joshua Lee to Abraham Stephens proved by Stephen Lee Deed from Joshua Lee to Abraham Stephens proved by Stephen Lee Page 50 [image 28a] Deed from Joshua Lee to Stephen Lee proved by Abraham Stephens Deed from Aaron Wise to John Fort proved by James Grantham William Fowler bound apprentice to Neill McNeill untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years now being fifteen Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine o'clock Tuesday October 2nd 1798 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful John Regan Daniel Molloy & Archibald Buie Esquires Deed from William Ward to Levi Harrel acknowledged Ordered that John Corneill Admr of the estate of Robert Corneill deceased sell as much of the estate of the deceased as will pay the remaining debts The last will and testament of Reubin Rozar was proved by the oath of Nathan Musslewhite and admited ot record when Reubin Rozar Senr and Thomas Musslewhite qualified as Exectuors to the same Ordered that Duncan Campbell Admr to the estate of Colin Campbell deceased sell the perishable property of said deceased Ordered that Angus Patterson be overseer of the road in room of Andrew Puff Page 51 [image 28b] Ordered that Archibald McMillan be exempt from paying a poll tax and working on publick roads for reasons shown Ordered that John Lewis and William Herring overseers join with their hands and repair the road from the flat swamp to fair Bluff Deed from John Willis to William Barry Grove acknowledged Deed from Edward Streater to Jesse Beatle proved by Jacob Strickland Deed from Robert Haills to Daniel McDuffie proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from Robert Haills to John Fort? acknowledged Mortgage from Rachel Pitman to James Philips for a Negro woman named Tamer proved by Benjamin Lee Deed from Lewis Hall to Duncan McLauchland proved by Daniel McPhaul Deed from John Blount to John Hawthorn Junr acknowledged deed from Samuel Edwards to George Grimsley proved by Francis L. Haynes Deed from William Ashley to John Lewis acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to Jacob Rhodes acknowledged Page 52 [image 29a] Deed from William Towler to Aaron Wise proved by John Lowe Deed from Elhanah Wilkinson to Thomas Townsend proved by Josiah Barnes Deed from Solomon Brown to Thomas Townsend proved by Josiah Barnes Power of attorney from James Fort to John Fort proved by Elias Ard Hugh Molloy appointed constable in Captain Currys district who entered into bond with Daniel Molloy his security Deed from James Fort to John Fort proved by James Moore Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine o'clock Wednesday October 3rd 1798 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful David Torry Daniel McPhaul & Archibald Buie Esquires Ordered that William Maurice be overseer of the road in room of James Moore and Emanuel Carter & Peter Purvat be added to his district Daniel Howston allowed twelve pounds as an invalid militia sold[i]er for this year Page 53 [image 29b] Ordered that John Dow be overseer of the streets in Lumberton in room of William Moore Deed from Robert Haills to Angus Gilchrist proved by Daniel Molloy Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Malcom Walker acknowledged John Cain allowed ten pounds as an invalid militia soldier for this year Isaac Kennedy allowed five pounds as an invalid militia soldier for this year Ordered that the road be discontinued that leads from Henry Popes to Joseph Lees and the hands that worked on that road work on other roads as usual Ordered that Thomas Barnes John Regan & Joshua Pharoah Esquires settle with Joel Dawson Exr to the estate of Archibald Byrd deceased and report their proceedings to next court Ordered that Neill McEacharn Junr be overseer of the road in room of William Traywick Bill of sale from John Fort to Elias Ard for two Negroes named Peter & Tom acknowledged Page 54 [image 30a] Ordered that the Wardens of the poor pay to John Blount fifty shillings for services by him done Samuel Biggs and John Regan constable[s] allowed twenty four shillings each for their attendance three days as such this term Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors next term / to wit / William Regan John Cain Kedar Hawthorn Matthew Powers Daniel Johnston Malcom McNeill Archd Buie Junr Peter Kelly Hector McNeill / fidler / Randol Curry Duncan McNeill Robert McLachlan John Campbell William McNeill John McNeill John McKay James Russel John Powell John Barnes Alfred Rowland Benjamin Lee John Daniel Joel Dawson Britain Barnes James Moore Daniel Lowe William Waters Michael Herring Samuel Bridgers & Thomas Musslewhite Deed from Robert Haills to Jacob Blount acknowledged Deed from Mary Griffin to William Ashley proved by Noah Pitman Ordered that the following hands be exempt from working on the road provided they make a bridge across Shoe Heal and keep it in repair at John Browns / to wit / Daniel McCollum Duncan Brown Samuel Danielly Angus McCollum Dugald Grayham Danl McLain Daniel McInnis Angus Brown and John Brown be overseer of said bridge Court adjourned untill court in course Elias Barnes George Moore Thos Barnes File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/17983069wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 39.3 Kb