Robeson County NcArchives Court.....Minutes, 1799 ************************************************ 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, 9:48 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1799 Page 55 [image 30b] At a county court of pleas and Quarter sessions begun and held for the county of Robeson on Monday the seventh day of January & twenty third year of American Independence AD 1799 Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Thomas Barnes & Joshua Pharoah Esquires Deed from Adam Wilkinson to Normond McLeod proved by John McFarland Ordered that Gilbert Sellers be overseer of the road in room of Daniel Campbell Ordered that Angus McGill be overseer of the road in room of James Kelley Ordered that John Henderson be overseer of the road in room of John McCorvey Ordered that Charles Pate be overseer of the road in room of James Humphrey Ordered that Archibald McKay and hands be exempt from working on publick roads provided he keep a good causway across the long swamp on his own land Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Arthur Lamb acknowledged Deed from Daniel Loe to John Loe acknowledged Deed from Noah Pitman to Simon Cox proved by Henry Pope Deed from Charles Parcell to Colin Sinclar proved by Dugald Matthews Page 56 [image 31a] The last will and testament of Duncan Brown proved by Donald Matthews Emanuel Lamb bound apprentice to Jesse Dickinson untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years now be fourteen William Regan appointed surveyor in room of Jacob Rhodes who entered into bond with John Cain and Joseph Wood his securities Administration on the estate of John Matthew granted to Donald Matthews who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds with John McFarland his security & who returned an inventory of said estate Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten oclock Tuesday January the 8th 1799 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Sampson Bridgers Thomas Barnes & John Fort Esquires Ordered that John Buie Alexander McNeill & John Galbreath be patroles in Captain Buies district Daniel Johnston Peter Kelley Hector McNeill Duncan McNeill Robert McLachlan William McNeill John McKay Alford Rowland John Daniel Britain Barnes James Moore & John McNeill fined 5/ each for thier nonatten[dan]ce as Jurors this term Page 57 [image 31b] Ordered that Josiah Barnes be overseer of the road in room of Meady Lamb Agerton Willis William Sterling and John Baggett fined four shillings each for a contempt of the authority of this court Sheriff returned the venire Facias from which the court selected the following gentlemen to attend as grand jurors during this term / to wit / Samuel Bridgers foreman Thomas Musslewhite Michael Herring William Regan Kedar Hawthorn Malcom McNeill Archd Buie James Russel John Powell John Barnes Benjamin Lee Daniel Loe & William Waters and John Blount constable sworn to attend them Ordered that Daniel Collum Duncan Brown Samuel Danielly Angus McCollum Dugald Grayham Daniel McLain Daniel McInnis and Angus Brown work on the roads the[y?] formerly worked on Angus Gilchrist who was possessioner [processioner?] on the north side of Drowning Creek came into court and resigned as such when Nevan McBryde was appointed to that office Ordered that Samuel Bridgers be overseer of the road in room of Joab Willis and John Rogers hereafter work under him Ordered that Nathan Pitman Junr be overseer of the road in room of Thomas Townsend Ordered that Silas Drake be overseer of the road in room of William Moore Ordered that Charles Powell be overseer of the road in room of Lewis Tiner Deed from Washington Cade to Josiah Barnes proved by Sion Alford Page 58 [image 32a] Deed from William Kennedy to Henry Thompson proved by Sion Alford Deed from John McKinnon to John McLain proved by Dugald Grayham Deed from Peter Hedgepath to William Thomas proved by Josiah Barnes Deed from Malcom Woodrow to Daniel McMillan proved by Archibald McNeill Deed from William Kennedy to James Alford proved by William McTyer? McIntyer? Deed from Noah Pitman to Henry Pope acknowledged Deed from Thomas Chaney to John Storm proved by Robert Haills Deed from Robert Haills to John McMillan acknowledged Deed from Hugh McCraine to Hector McLain proved by Edward Murphey Deed from Stephen Lee to Gilbert Cox proved by Isham Cox Deed from Charles Barker to James Kersey proved by William Hawthorn Bill of sale from James Muse to Ann Strong for a negro boy named David proved by Samson Bridgers Deed from Joseph Wood to William Jones acknowledged Page 59 [image 32b] Last will and testament of Edmond Spivy proved by Joseph Rackley and admited to record when Tarlow Aguien qualified as Exr & Elizabeth Spivy as Executrix to said will Deed from Abraham Stevens to William West acknowledged Last will and testament of Abraham Barnes proved by William Thompson & Charles Thompson and admited to record Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock January the 9th 1799 court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood John Fort & William Ashley Esquires Ordered that John Newberry pay to Susanna Baxley seven pounds for a base born child of said Susanna which according to law he stands the reputed father one half to be paid in one month after this date the other part to be paid at the end of this year State vs Wm Cox pettit larceny charged & pleads guilty when the following gentlemen was sworn to well and truly this issue of travers / Matthew Powers John Campbell Nevan McBryde John Chissom James Terry George Thenor Thomas Shanks John Jackson Peter Smith James Moore John Little & Dugald Grayham when on their oath find the defendant guilty when the court ordered the sheriff to take the defendant to the publick whip[p]ing post and there give him thirty nine lashes on the bare back which was accordingly executed Page 60 [image 33a] Ordered that Daniel McIntosh be overseer of the road in room of John Johnston Ordered that there issue a dedimus to John Fort Esqr in South Carolina to take the Deposition of David Rowland a witness to a deed from Samuel Cone to Matthew Jones Ordered that Willis Barfield be noticed to appear at the next term and show cause why a warrant and verdict of a jury should not be set a side relative to a forceable entry said to have been committed by James Terry on the lands of said Willis Barfield The court proceeded to lay a county tax when they assess 1/6 on the poll /6d? ["eight pence" lined through] on every hundred acres of of land 1/6 on every hundred pounds town property in the county for the year 1798 Robert Haills sheriff allowed thirty five pounds for his extra services for the year 1798 and Josiah Barnes clerk allowed twenty pounds for the same year Elias Barnes Esquire who was possessioner [processioner?] on the south side of Drowning Creek came into court and resigned when Needham Rowland was appointed to that office Ordered that a commission issue to some justice in South Carolina to take the deposition of Samuel Porter a witness on behalf of John Willis in his suit against Angus Gilchrist giving the defendant thirty days notice Ordered that William Ashley John Fort Joseph Wood James McNeill & James McQueen Esquires be a committee to examine the papers held by the sheriff and county treasurer for the year 1797 and report their proceedings to next court Ordered that all the inhabitants that is subject to work on the road & that lives in the fork of Drowning Creed & the Great Swamp shall in future work on the bluff road and be added to Page 61 [image 33b] the district that work under Simon Willis Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend at the next term as jurors / to wit / Peter Smith Neill Thompson Daniel McMillan John Molloy Alexr McGeachy Duncan Little Benjamin Lancaster Mark Powers Benjamin Willis John Mun? Angus McMillan John McMillan Peter Kelley Isaac Bird William Adkinson Moses Hill Slaughter Hill William Bennet William Thompson Charles Thompson Junr Daniel Regan Wright Legatt Joel Dawson Agerton Willis Angus Gilchrist John Clibourn James Baxley Noah Pitman James Humphrey Administration on the estate of William Taylor deceased is granted to George Thenor and Samuel Britt who qualified as such & entered into bond with Nevan McBryde their securitues in the sum of fifty pounds Deed from Elias Barnes to William Thompson acknowledged Deed from William Thompson to Stephen Thompson proved by Elias Barnes Deed from Solomon Kersey to Alexander Rowland proved by Samuel Rowland Deed from Jacob Rhodes & Eric Lallerstedzt? to William Ashley proved by James Terry Deed from John McGee to Silas Adkins acknowledged John Blount and Samuel Biggs constables allowed twenty four shillings each for three day attendance as such this term Page 62 [image 34a] Court adjourned untill court in course Joshua Pharoah George Moore JWood Page 63 [image 34b] At a county court of pleas and Quarter sessions begun and held for the county of Robeson on Monday the first day of April and twenty third year of American Independence AD 1799 Present the worshipful Joseph Regan Joshua Pharoah & John Regan Esquires Ordered that Absalom Davis be overseer of the road in room of James Black Ordered that John McFatter be overseer of the road in room of Duncan McMillan Ordered that there issue a dedimus to A. Debusk esquire in South Carolina to take the deposition of William Murphey a witness to a deed from William Horn to William Horn Parker Murdock? McInnis Daniel McCollum James Alford Richard Wilkinson Donald McDonald & Lewis Powell who was fined sixteen shillings each for their nonattendance as jurors which fines now are remited Deed from Nathan Pitman & Elizabeth Pitman to John Armstrong acknowledged Page 64 [image 35a] Deed from Christopher Mercer to John Mercer proved by John Regan Deed from Sion Pitman to Jesse Philips acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to Alexander McGeachy acknowledged Deed from Samuel Biggs to James Biggs Senr acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills sheriff to John Cain proved by John Regan Deed from Robert Biggs to Samuel Biggs proved by James Biggs Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten oclock Tuesday April 2nd 1799 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful William Ashley James McQueen & John Fort Esquires Page 65 [image 35b] 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 Molloy foreman Alexander McGeachy Duncan Little Mark Powers John Munn John McMillan Peter Kelley Isaac Bird Agerton Willis John Clibourn Noah Pitman James Humprhrey & James Baxley – and Samuel Biggs constable sworn to attend them John Furguson exempt from paying the tax on 500 acres of land which he appears to stand charged with more than he gave in for the year 1798 James Tinor exempt from paying a poll tax for the year 1798 John McBride appointed overseer of the road in room & district of Neill McEacharn working all the hands that worked under said McEacharn as also McEacharn Alexander Johnston apointed constable in Captain Buies district who entered into bond with Alexr Patterson his secuirty Alford Rowland who was fined last term for his nonattendance as a jurot came into court & made his excuse when the fine was accordingly remited Ordered that Jacob Blount be overseer of the road in room of Joshua Ammons Ordered that John McEachran be overseer of the road in room of Hugh Bane Rule on Willis Barfield to show cause ? enlarged Alford Rowland appointed constable in Captain Lees district who entered into bond with Needham Rowland his security Page 66 [image 36a] Daniel Roe appointed constable in Alfords district who entered into bond with James McQueen Esquire his security Hugh McLain bound apprentice to Alexander Thompson untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years now being six Deed from Daniel McCraney to Daniel Buie proved by Nevan McBride Deed from Hardy Inman to Isaac Bird proved by Joseph Lee Deed from Robert Haills to John Molloy acknowledged An assignment of a deed from Daniel Shipman to Lucy Ellis proved by John Laws Deed from Joshua Grantham Ammons & Absalom Adams to William Herring proved by John Laws Deed from Lucy Ellis to William Herring proved by John Laws Deed from John Willis to Richard Morgan acknowledged Deed from Nathan Braswell to Duncan McCormaig acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Daniel Buie acknowledged Bill of sale for a negro man named Abram from Jacob Matthews to William Thompson proved by Hezekiah Thompson Page 67 [image 36b] Deed from Robert Haills to John Johnson acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to Arthur Kersey acknowledged Deed from Jacob Barnes to Benjamin Lee proved by Joseph Lee Deed from James Smith to Peter Munroe proved by Malcom Munroe Deed from Robert Haills to Neill McEacharn acknowledged Deed from Josiah Barnes Elias Barnes John Willis & Samuel Bridgers to Thomas Wood proved by Robert Haills Deed from William Harrison to Ezekial Parker akcknowledged Deed from Nathan Braswell to John McCormaig acknowledged Deed from James Moore to John Corneill proved by Daniel Molloy Deed from Robert Lacklair to Daniel Munn proved by James McQueen Esqr Deed from James Rogers to James Lilley proved by John Price Deed from Joseph Winfield Lalley Winfield Elizabeth Matthews & James Matthews to William Herring proved by John Laws Page 68 [image 37a] Deed from Benjamin Lancaster to John Corneill proved by Nevan McBride Deed from Robert Haills to John Munn acknowledged Deed from Ezekial Adams to Joshua Grantham Ammon proved by William Herring Deed from James Grantham to Absalom Adams proved by Joshua Ammons Bill of sale from William Welsby to William Thompson for a negro boy named Jim proved by George Moore Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Elihu Muker acknowledged Whereas there was a dedimus by an order of last ocurt directed to John Ford Esquire in South Carolina to take the deposition of David Rowland a witness to a deed from Saml Cone to Matthew Jones in compliance to said dedimus the said Justice returned under his hand & seal the said deed & deposition of said David Rowland seting forth that the said Rowland appeared before him & made that he was a witness to said enclosed deed & saw said Cone execute said deed & also saw Wilosh? Womack sign said deed as a concuring witness the same is admited to record & ordered to be registered On petition John McEacharn is admited to keep a bridge a cross drowning creek on his own land The last will and testament of Thomas Etheredge proved by Hezekiah Thompson & admited to record & ordered to be registered Page 69 [image 37b] William Thompson one of the Excr to the last will & testament of Thomas Etheredge deceased came into court & qualified as such On petition ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to lay of[f] the dower of Mary Pursel late consort of Achd McKay deceased John Fort Esquire returned an attachment Mitchel Biggs vs Roger McDonald with a judgment for one pound four shillings which attachment was levied on twenty five acres of land ordered that the sheriff sell the same Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten oclock Wednesday April 3rd 1799 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joshua Pharoah Sion Alford & Thomas Barnes Esquires Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors at the next superior court for the district of Fayetteville / to wit / Angus Gilchrist Joseph Wood Philip Blount Angus Brown & Hugh Brown Ordered that a dedimus issue to John Ford Esquire in South Carolina to take the deposition of Ann Gowen on behalf of James Terry vs Willis Barfield giving the defendant thirty days notice Page 70 [image 38a] Ordered that there issue a dedimus to Daniel Shipman in Bladen county to take the deposition of Mary Clark on behalf of James Terry vs Willis Barfield giving the defendant thirty days notice Ordered that William Tarlton be overseer of the road in room of Charles Powell On application Patrick Kelley is admited to build a grist mill across Silver Run on his own land Samuel Biggs and John Blount constables allowed twenty four shillings each for three days attendance this term Joshua Pharoah Esquire appointed Treasurer of the publick buildings who entered into bond with Sion Alford his security Ordered that two of Genl Willis[']s hands two of Mr Storms John Ivey Charles Ivey Thomas Ivey & John Powell work on the Elizabeth road as far as the two mile post and that John McNeill be overseer Ordered that Michael Herring & William Sterling be patroles in Captain Legatts district Ordered that William Ward & William Britt be patroles in Captain Newberrys district Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors at the next court for the county / to wit / Philip Blount William Humphrey Edmond Baxley William Baxley William Thompson / road / Albritain Drake Samuel Rowland Matthew Jones John Barnes Andrew Fulmore James Smith William Bennet Moses Hill Wm Townsend Thomas Shanks George Grimsley Ishabud Davis Benjamin Lee Charles Thompson Henry Purvis Hugh Brown John McLain John McNeill John McArthur Page 71 [image 38b] Washington Cade Malcom McInnis Jacob Rhodes Saml Willis Thomas Musslewhite & Christopher Mercer Ordered that Daniel Johnston Angus Curry Archibald McNeill Hector McNeill & Danl McPhersons hands be exempt from working on publick roads provided they build a bridge at or near where McArthurs bridge formerly stood by next court James Cade Esquire appointed guardian to Robert Cade who entered into bond in the sum of one thousand pounds with Sion Alford his security Deed from John Cade to Daniel McInnis proved by James Cade Esquire Deed from Richard Regan to Samuel Regan proved by Joshua Hawthorn Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Duncan McMillan acknowledged James Cade one of hte Excrs of the last will and testament of John Cade deceased came into court and qualified as such George Moore Esquire returned an execution against Peter McEacharn & John Gillies for twenty five shillings and costs at the suit of Benjamin Blount levied by John Blount constable on a house and lot in the town of Lumberton where Thomas Ker now lives ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that Elias Barnes James McQueen & Sion Alford Esquires divide the estate of John Cade deceased agreeable to his will Joshua Pharoah John Regan Jas Cade Page 72 [image 39a] At a county court of pleas and Quarter sessions begun and held for hte county of Robeson on Monday the first day of July and twenty third year of American Independence AD 1799 Present the worshipful John Regan Joshua Pharoah & Joseph Regan 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 / Albritain Drake foreman William Baxley Matthew Jones Moses Hill Charles Thompson John McNeill Washington Cade Jacob Rhodes Thomas Musslewhite Christopher Mercer William Humphrey William Thompson & Malcom McInnis and John Blount constable sworn to attend them Ordered that there issue a dedimus to John Castels Esquire in South Carolina and county of Salem to take the deposition of William Murphey a witness to a deed from William Horn to William Horn Parker On application Neill Murphey is admited to build a grist mill across the richland swamp on his own land Ordered that Dugald McMillan hereafter work on the Widow Campbells road under John McFatter overseer Page 73 [image 39b] On application Thomas Humphreys mark is admited to be a swallow fork in the right ear & half moon under it & crop & half crop in the left Deed from Charles Watson to Ithamer Gaddy proved by Albritain Drake Deed from Conner? Cook to Israel Campbell proved by Charles Campbell Deed from John Rozar to Milber Musslewhite proved by Joseph Regan Deed from Archibald Munroe to Absalom Davis proved by Frederick Davis Deed from Absalom Davis to Frederick Davis acknowledged Deed from Robert H[a]ills sheriff to John Regan proved by William Regan Last will and testament of Richard Wilkinson proved by David Legatt & Frederick Davis when Absalom Davis & Thomas Davis qualified as executors to said will Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock Page 74 [image 40a] Tuesday July the 2nd 1799 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful James McNeill Joshua Pharoah George Moore & Joseph Regan Esquires The court proceeded to the election of a sheriff when Robert Haills Esquire was elected to that office when he took the necessary oaths for his qualification as such when the following justices were present at his election / to wit / John Rowland Nicholas Powell Elias Barnes Sampson Bridgers Sion Alford James Cade Daniel Molloy John Fort John Regan George Moore William Hawthorn Neill Brown Duncan Brown James McNeill John Flowers Daniel McPhaul Joshua Pharoah Joseph Regan Hugh McKay & Joseph Lee Duncan Kelley exempt from paying a poll tax for the year 1798 Barnabas Powell exempt from paying a poll tax & working on publick road Ordered that Hector McNeill be overseer of the road in room and district of Duncan McMillan Ordered that Joseph Nobles be overseer of the road & creek in room of Stephen Sterling Peter Smith came into court and resigned as entry taker when Ralph Regan was elected to that office when the following justices were present / to wit / George Moore Page 75 [image 40b] John Flowers Sampson Bridgers Elias Barnes Duncan Brown James McNeill Sion Alford Nicholas Powell John Rowland John Regan Joseph Regan James Cade Neill Brown John Fort & William Hawthorn Ordered that Hezekiah Thompson be overseer of the road in room of Charles Powell Ordered that the following justices receive the lists of taxable property in the following districts / to wit / John Flowers Captain Legatts district Joseph Lee Lees Do Elias Barnes Drakes Do Sion Alford Alfords Do David Torry Currys Do Neill Brown Watsons Do John Fort Blacks Do Joshua Pharoah Lumberton Do William Hawthorn Newberrys Do Joseph Regan Regans Do James McNeill Buies Do Thomas Barnes Pates Do Daniel Molloy that part of Buies district that was formerly Currys James McNeill John Regan & Daniel Molloy who was appointed to examine and settle between the administrators of Archibald McCormaig & the estate of said deceased when they report that they find a balance due to the admr of twelve pounds two shillings and three pence Ordered that John Little be overseer of the road in room Charles Corneill Page 76 [image 41a] Ordered that Robert and Daniel Campbell & Dugald McMillan hereafter work on the road under John McBride overseer Deed from Ephraim Jones to Silas Adkins proved by Sion Alford Deed from Josiah & Elias Barnes to James Lewis acknowledged Deed from Thomas Ivey to Jacob Rhodes proved by George Moore Deed from Gilbert Taylor to John McIntyre proved by James McQueen Deed from John McIntyre to Malcom McInnis proved by James McQueen Deed from Alexander Grayham to Duncan McCallum proved by James Allen Deed from George Fields to Lewis Ivey proved by Francis Ivey Bill of sale from Joseph Wood to Moses Hill for a Mellatto girl named Milley acknowledged Tarlor Aguien & Elizabeth Spivey Excr of the last will & testament of Edmond Spivey deceased returned an inventory of said estate which was ordered to be filed Randol Curry appointed guardian to Flora John Richd Mary and Nessey McCormaig who entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds with Danl Molloy his security for his guardianship Page 77 [image 41b] Ordered that Hector McNeill be overseer of the road in room of Duncan McMillan Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock Wednesday July 3rd 1799 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Sampson Bridgers Daniel McPhaul & Neill Brown Esquires Rule upon Willis Barfield to show cause & enlarged untill next court Ordered that John Pursel be overseer of the road from McLauchlans bridge on drow [n]ing creek to the raft swamp bridge working all the hands within two miles of said road on either side that may chuse to work thereon & such hands so working shall be exempt from working on any other road Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to lay of[f] the dower of Mary Pursel former widow of Archd McKay agreeable to her petition filed last term Ordered that Evan Ellis constable bring to next court Martha Rising an orphan child Ordered that John Regan constable bring to next court Solomon Keziah Olive & Ann Thomas orphan children Page 78 [image 42a] Daniel Johnston Peter Kelly Hector McNeill Duncan McNeill Robert McLauchlan William McNeil John McKay John Daniel Britton Barnes James Moore John McNeil Agerton Willis William Starling & John Baggett – who was fined of each at January Term 1799 which fines is now remited Deed from John McFarland to John Stewart proved by Daniel McPhaul Deed from Robert Haills Sheriff to Reubin Rozar acknowledged Deed from John McKinzie to Hector McKinzie proved by Peter Smith Deed from Neill Brown to Finla McCovey acknowledged Administration on the estate of Mary Kersey deceased granted to David Braswell who qualified as such and entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with Arthur Braswell his security Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors next term / to wit / Henry Thompson Silas Adkins Neill Buie Danl Buie Senr Peter McEacharn John Watson Othnl Traywick John Gilchrist Noah Mercer John Roe Dugald McMillan Duncan McBride William Regan Rhoderick McNair Henry Pope John Thompson Silas Drake Archabald McDugald John McCarvy Neven McMillan William McNeil Isham Pitman Senr Duncan McNeil Joshua Hawthorn Jessee Phillips Neil Murphy Daniel McIntosh John Stewart Alexander Watson Milbey Musselwhite Page 79 [image 42b] Samuel Biggs and John Blount constables allowed twenty four shillings each for three days attendance as such this term Edmond Baxley appointed guardian to Elias Morse a minor orphan who entered into bond in the sum of fifty pounds with John Hammon his security for his guardianship Samuel Biggs & John Blount constables allowed sixteen shillings each for two days attendance at last election Robert Haills sheriff came into court and gave bonds with security as sheriff with Elias Barnes & Thomas barnes his securities Court adjourned untill Court in course Dal McPhaul George Moor Wm Hawthorn Page 80 [image 43a] At a county court of pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the county of Robeson Monday the seventh day of October and twenty fourth year of American Independence AD 1799 Present the worshipful Joseph Wood John Regan & Archibald Buie Esquire Duncan Kelley exempt from paying a poll tax for the year 1798 On application John McEacharn is admited to keep a publick ferry across Drowning Creek where has now a bridge who entered into bond with security for the will (well?) keeping the same Ordered that Abraham Barfield be overseer of the road in room of William Maurice On application Joseph Nobles is admited to keep a public ferry across drowning creek at Iveys bluff who entered into bond with security for the will (well?) keeping the same On application Joseph Lee is admited to build a grist mill across the old field swamp on his own lands Ordered that Angus Carter pay to Lewisey Braveboy five pounds for the maintenance of a base begotten child which he stands the reputed father to commence from this date Page 81 [image 43b] Ordered that John McEacharn and neighbours have leave to open a road from his bridge into the main road that leads to Fayetteville Mills Taylor exempt from paying a poll tax & working on publick roads Ordered that Warren Alford be overseer of the road in room Neill McEacharn Ordered that William Moore Noah Pitman & James Russel be patroles for Lumberton District Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to lay of a road from Simon Coxes to Jesse Lees / to wit / Newit Pitman William Atkinson Meady Lamb Joseph Atkinson Benjamin Lee Willis Loe James Barnes Jesse Lee Daniel Drinkwater Joseph Lee Wiley Barnes Jesse Pitman Zadekiah Pope Samuel Atkinson & Hardy Pitman and that the following hands work on said road / to wit / Benjamin Lee three of Kennedys negroes Joseph and William Atkinson Jesse Lee Willis Loe Wiley Barnes Jesse Pitman James Barnes Moses Branch and Solomon Hardin Ordered that the hands in the fork of Drowning Creek and the great swamp below Peters Swamp be allowed the liberty to open a road the nearest & best way to Lumberton and that William Harrison be overseer of the same Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors at the next Superior Court for the district of Fayetteville / to wit / Ralph Regan James McQueen Neill Brown Hugh Brown & Sion Alford Page 82 [image 44a] Deed from Jacob Rhodes to John McNeill acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to Alexr Little acknowledged Deed from William Bennet to John Davis proved by Ezekial Adams Deed from Robert Haills to Angus Gilchrist acknowledged Jacob Blount appointed guardian to Reding Baggett who entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds with Jospeh Wood his security Hugh McCollum bound apprentice to Iver McCollum untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years now being four Whereas there was a dedimus issued to John Cassels Esqr in South Carolina to take the deposition of William Murphey a witness to a deed from William Horn to William Horn Parker when said Justice agreeable to the dedimus returned under his hand and seal that the said William Murphey appeared before him & made oath that he saw William Horn sign seal & deliver the deed enclosed with the deposition and that he saw Levi Lancaster James Josey & Polley Hiatt sign said deed as concuring witnesses which was admited to record & ordered to be registered Page 83 [image 44b] Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock Tuesday October the 8th 1799 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Archibald Buie & Alexander Patterson Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias from which the court selected the following gentlemen to attend as grand jurors this term / to wit / John Gilchrist foreman Henry Thompson Silas Atkins John Walters Noah Mercer John Ray Rhoderick McNair John Thompson William McNeill Milby Musselwhite Silas Drake Henry Pope & William Regan & Samuel Biggs constable sworn to attend them Ordered that Joseph Regan & William Ashley esquires settle with Joshua Pharoah Esquire County Trustee & make a report of their settlement which they have accordingly done which was ordered to be filed Ordered that Joshua Grantham be overseer of the road in room of William Herring John Cain allowed ten pounds for this year as an invalid militia soldier Daniel Howston allowed twelve pounds for this year as an invalid militia soldier Page 84 [image 45a] Kenith Lamon exempt from paying a poll tax hereafter [this paragraph looks to have been marked out] Ordered that John Newberry pay to Elizabeth Baggett five pounds for a base born child wherein he stands charged the reputed father for one year to commence from the birth of said child On application Thomas & Abraham Davis Execr of the estate of Richard Willkinson is admited to sell the perishable part of said estate Thomas and Absalom Davis Execr of the estate of Richd Wilkinson returned an inventory of said estate & ordered to be filed Elizabeth Hogg bound apprentice to Cloe Hogg untill she arrive to the age of eighteen years now being three Bill of sale from James Pickett to Robert Smiley for a Negro woman named Bit was proved by William Raiford Last will and testament of Joseph Hinson proved by John Flowers & William Ashley Esquires which was admitted to record when Rancy (Nancy?) Charity and Rachel Hinson qualified as Exrs Ordered that John McEacharn be overseer of the road in room of Hugh Bane Deed from Isaac Kennedy to John Campbell proved by Duncan Campbell Deed from John Sterling to Theophilus Griffin proved by William Barnes Deed from Thomas Glass to Robert Council proved by Mathew Council Deed from John Daniel to Isaac Folk proved by John Flowers Page 85 [image 45b] Deed from John Smith to Isaac Smith proved by Benjamin Smith Deed from James Lewis to Lewis Johnston proved by Francis L. Haynes Deed from Joseph Haill to Lewis Johnston proved by Brittain Pitman Deed from Peter McEacharn to Isaac Kennedy proved by John Williamson Deed from George Grimsly to Lewis Johnston acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to William Regan acknowledged Deed from Archabald Buie to Duncan Patterson proved by Angus Patterson Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock Wednesday October the 9th 1799 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Elias Barnes John Fort & Archibald Buie Esquires Deed from Robert Haills Sheriff to William R. Davis Esquire Governor signed sealed & acknowledged in open court and ordered to be registered Page 86 [image 46a] Isaac Kennedy allowed six pounds as an invalid militia soldier for this year Ordered that the rule Willis Barfield against James Terry be discharged appeal prayed & granted Ordered that John Newberry pay to Elizabeth Baggett twenty pounds for a base born child whereon he stands charged the reputed father to be paid in ten days Bill of sale from John Hawthorn to William Thompson for a negro boy named March acknowledged Bill of sale from John Willis to William Humphrey for a [mulatto] man named Benjamin proved by John Storm Deed from Samuel Regan to Marmaduke Powell? proved by Daniel Regan Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors next term / to wit / Charles Bullock William Thompson / road / Isham Pitman Isaac Bird Charles Corneill William Humphrey William Odom Samuel Rowland Michl Barnes Meedy Lamb Tremigan Thompson Albrittain Drake Nazara Mitchel Warren Alford John McLain Senr Duncan McEacharn Thomas Townsend Joseph Kitchen James Stephens Page 87 [image 46b] John Powers James McNatt Jacob Blount William Moon Junr Newit Pitman Ambrose Powell George Thompson Archibald Little / shoe heal / Bryan Best Daniel Lowe William Murphy Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to lay of a road from the indian swamp to the marsh brnach Benjamin Blount appointed constable in Lumberton district who entered into bond with John Hawthorn & Jacob Blount his securities Samuel Biggs and John Blount constables allowed twenty four shillings each for three days attendance this term Court adjourned untill court in course JWood John Fort Joseph Regan File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/17993070wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 35.4 Kb