Robeson County NcArchives Court.....1805, Year 1805 ************************************************ 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, 10:11 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1805 Page 308 [image 157a] At a county court of pleas and Quarter sessions begun and held for the county of Robeson on Monday the seventh day of January and twenty ninth year of American Independence AD 1805 Present the worshipful Samuel Rowland John McNeill Joseph Regan & John Flowers 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 Porter foreman Josiah Barnes Henry Purvis Willoughby Adams Thomas Hill Simon Willis Solomon Pippin Thomas Hester Daniel McNeill John Applewhite Jacob Blount Wm Humphrey & Moses Hill Deed from Henry Pope to John Pope acknowledged Deed from Robert Cade to Levi Pitman proved by Samuel Pitman Deed from Nathaniel Nicholes to John Fiveash proved by John Thompson Deed from Nathaniel Nicholes ot John Fiveash proved by John Thompson Page 309 [image 157b] Deed from Alexander Hunt to Nathaniel Nicholes proved by John Thompson Deed from Nathaniel Nicholes to John McCormaig proved by John Thompson Deed from Washington Cade to John Thompson proved by John Fiveash Deed from Thomas Wilkins to John McVicar proved by A Rowland Deed from Henry Thompson & Nathaniel Nicholes to John McKinnon proved by John Thompson Deed from Peter Smith to Neill Grayham proved by James McNeill Deed form Neill McMillan to Neill Grayham proved by James McNeill Deed from Angus McMillan to Neill Grayham proved by James McNeill Deed from Washington Cade to John McCormaig proved by John Fivash Deed from Archd McMillan to John McRaney proved by Doncald McRaney Deed from Daniel McKinloe to Roderick McCranie proved by John McRaney Page 310 [image 158a] Deed from Henry William Harrington to John McPhail proved by John McPhaul Junr Alexander Galbreath appointed constable who entered into bond with James McNeill his security Administration on the estate of John McLeran is granted to Archibald McGugan who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds with John McGugan his security & took the oath necessary in such case Archd McGugan administrator of the estate of John McLeran returned an inventory of the deceaseds estate and ordered to be filed Ordered that Archd McGugan admr of John McLeran deceased sell the perishable part of the deceaseds estate Administration on the estate of Joseph Atkinson was granted to Britton Barnes & Betsey Atkinson who entered into bond in the sum of one thousand pounds with Willoughby Adams their security and took the necessary oath in such case Britton Barnes appointed guardian to Henry & Kinchen Atkinson minor orphans of Joseph Atkinson deceased who entered into bond in the sum of two thousand pounds with Curtis Sugg & James Barnes his securities Ordered that Neill McBride be overseer of the road in room of Archd McQuilkin Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten oclock Page 311 [image 158b] Tuesday January the 8th 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Regan James McNeill and John McNeill Esquires Ordered that Randal Curry be overseer of the road in room of John Purcell – Ordered that John Browns mark be a half moon and hole in the left ear and a smooth crop and under square in the right ear [in margin: "this order is deferred?"] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen as jurors to lay off a road the nearest and best way from Donald McDonalds to intersect the post road a quarter of a mile from Archibald McEacherns house (to wit) Edward Curry Edward Love Donand McDugald Colin Lindsay Archibald McNeill Pattrick Kelly Duncan McBride Angus McBride James Stewart Donald McIntosh Archibald McEachen John McEachen Senr Neill Ferguson Duncan Ferguson Angus McLeod and William McLeod Wiley Alford who was bail for Washington Cade in a suit brought agt him by Duncan Love surrendered him to the court when he was discharged as bail accordingly Ordered that Roderick Mac Nair be overseer for opening the navigation of Drowning Creek from Sellers's Bridge to John Campbells bridge and that all the hands who live within one and half miles of the Creek on either side if they think proper may work thereon and such hands to work shall be exempt from working on any public road Ordered that Patrick McEachen be overseer for opening the navigation of Drowning Creek from Campbell's Bridge to the line of Richmond County and that such of the hands on the East side of the Creek within one & a half miles of the same as may choose shall work thereon which will exempt them from working on any public road Ordered that John Blount be allowed the sum of five pounds for attending the different elections in this county as Coroner and that the County Treasurer pay him the same for which he will be allowed on the settlement of his accounts Page 312 [image 159a] Ordered that the Clerk issue an order which was passed at Court July term for building a bridge over Drowning Crrek at Iveys Bluff Malcom Nicolson and Archibald Mac Neill who was appointed to the office of Justice of the peace came into court and took the several oaths necessary for their quallification as such Ordered that John Brown be exempt from working on any public road in consideration of his keeping in good repair for the passage of Horses and carriages a bridge across Shoe Heel commonly called McFarlands New Bridge above Neill Littles plantation Ordered that Jesse Barnes be overseer of the road in room of William Purvis – Ordered that Everit Lee be overseer of the road in room of William Britt? Deed from Neill McMillan James McMillan John McMillan & Catherine McMillan to Thomas Powell proved by John Little Deed from Josiah Barnes to Simon Cox acknowledged Deed from Alexander McAlpin to Duncan Sinclair proved by Hector Baxter? Deed from Simon Cox to Brittain Britt acknowledged Deed from Samuel Edwards to Isham Pitman Junr proved by John Flowers Deed from Samuel Rowland to Ishmael Dillard proved by Zadock Arnet Deed from Elias Barnes to Silas Atkins acknowledged Page 313 [image 159b] Deed from Thomas Ard to Nicholas McEacharn proved by Elias Barnes Deed from Thomas Ard to Nicholas McLauchlan proved by Neill Smith Deed from Aaron Strickland to John Sled proved by Neill Smith Deed from Thomas Davis to Zabon Davis acknowledged Deed from John Flowers Senr to John Barnes proved by Isaac Bledsoe Deed from Thomas Barnes to Thomas Wilkins acknowledged Deed from William Banres Junr to Wiley Barnes proved by Isaac Bledsoe Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Neill McMillan acknowledged Deed from John Cain to Milby Musslewhite proved by Elias Barnes Deed from Elias Barnes to William Odom acknowledged Deed from William Hawthorn to Gilbert Brumble acknowledged Deed from Hugh? Brown to Henry Purvis acknowledged Deed from John Manning to Matthew Jones proved by Josiah Barnes Page 314 [image 160a] Deed from James Moore to Jacob Barnes proved by William Hawthorn Deed from Thomas Barnes to Etheldred Roberts proved by John Blount Deed from Dugald McLachlan & Duncan McLachlan to Archibald McLachalen proved by Angus Gilcrhist Deed from Neil McGill to Dugald Leach proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from Absolom Williams to Giles Williams acknowledged Deed from Hardy Pitman to William Morris acknowledged Deed of gift form Daniel Taylor to Mary and Elizabeth Taylor proved by Neil Smith Ordered that Josiah Grantham be overseer of the road in room of Labon Davis – Ordered that Stephen Cumbo and Marmaduke Eldridge work on the road under Charles McDugald overseer The Nuncupative will of Duncan Danelly proved by Angus Brown William McNeill Esquire returned an execution against William Locklier at the suit of Archibald McMillan for the sum of fourteen pounds with interest and levied by Isaac Dyson constable on one hundred acres of land the property of said Locklier on the N East side of Drowning Creek joining Robt Lockleer land ordered that the sheriff sell the same John Little esquire returned an execution against Nancy Campbell at the suit of John McMillan for the sum of five pounds ten shillings & cost levied by Duncan Curry constable on 200 acres of land the property of said Nancy Ordered that the sheriff sell the same William McNeil Esq returned an execution at the suit of Stephen Pledger? against James Locklear and John Locklear for the sum six pounds & cost levied by Isaac Dyson constable on one hundred acres of land the property of John Locklear on the N East side of Drowning Creek joining William McNeills land Ordered that the sheriff sell the same John Flowers Esquire returned an execution against Absolom Pitman and Thos Pitman for the sum of Eleven pounds wiht interest and costs levied by Ichabud Davis ? on Thomas Barnes and Peter Lamon Esquires who were appointed Justices of the peace were qualified as such and took their seats accordingly Page 315 [image 160b] Samuel Stone was appointed constable in Captain Lees district who entered into bond with security as the law requires The jury who were appointed to lay off the dower of Elizabeth Legatt reported Ordered that the same be filed. Moses Hill was appointed constable in Captain Lees district who entered into bond with Slaughter Hill his security The jury who were ordered to lay off a road below Rhodes plantation etc made their report which was ordered to be filed The jury who were appointed to view the road round John Wilkes plantation and so forth reported, ordered that the same be filed Patterson Tanner an orphan child was bound to Alexander Thomson The jury who were appoiknted to lay off Catharine McArthurs dower made their report, ordered to be filed Ordered that James Smith be overseer of the roads from John McPhauls to Hector McMillans and Peter McArthur, Hector McLean Neill McN? and his hands also John McDonald Norman & Murdock Gillis work under him on said road Deed from James West to William Britt proved by Jesse Philips Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten oclock Wednesday January 9th 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Thomas Sewell Sampson Bridgers John Regan & Albritain Drake Esquires Ordered that the sheriff summon another jury to lay off a direct course of the main road from John Campbells bridge to Fayetteville which formerly run through the Buck [pond] near the Wilkss and also to assess the damages John Willks will sustain from the manner the road will be run Ordered that Henry Taylor be overseer of the creek from Matthews to Bee Bluff and that the usual hands work under him Page 316 [image 161a] Ordered that Jonathan Wishart be overseer of the Creek from Matthewss to Mercers and that the usual hands work under him Ordered that William Moore be overseer of the streets of the town of Lumberton & that he include the landing known by Noyess tan yard and that the usual hands work under him Ordered that Samuel Storm be overseer of the creek from Mercers to the mouth of the raft swamp and that Thomas Wilkins be included with the usual hands Ordered that Noah Mercer work on the creek under Jonathan Wishart & that he be exempt from working on the road in consequence thereof Ordered that an order granted by this court last term impowering the sheriff to summon a jury to lay off a road to go by Jacob Rhodess Mill into the road by the meeting house near Mr Clibourns & discontinuing the old road be resended? Ordered that the above order be reversed Ordered that John Regan Robert Haills & John Storm Esquires be a committee to settle with the administrators of John McKay deceased and return the same to the next court Ordered that the sheriff be allowed sixty pounds for his extra services for the year 1804 Ordered that the clerk be allowed for his services & stationary twenty three pounds for the year 1804 Ordered that Josiah Barnes former clerk be allowed for stationary omitted to be allowed him three pounds for the year 1803 Deed from Robert Haills to Isaac Sullivan acknowledged Page 317 [image 161b] The last will and testament of Archibald Sellers proved by John McLean and Angus McLain Deed from Jesse Lee to Thomas Pitman Senr acknowledged John Little and Duncan Campbell Esquires who were appointed to settle with the admrs of John McKay deceasd made their report Deed from John Cain to Isaac Sullivan proved by Robert Haills Deed from Jesse Lee to Thomas Pitman Senr acknowledged Ordered that William Ashley Esqr be overseer of the Creek from Ashleys landing to Wicks? & that the usual hands work under him Ordered that George Grimsley have leave to build a grist mill across the Indian Swamp on his own lands Deed from John McColl to Isaac Sullivan proved by William Regan Deed from William Regan to William Moore acknowledged Bond from Danl & Hugh Chisholm to John Chisholm proved by Peter Lamon James Campbell appointed guardian to the minor orphans of John McKay deceased entered into bond in the sum of three thousand pounds with John McGill Benjamin Blount and Neil McGill his securities Ordered that Benjamin Edwards be appointed overseer of the road in room of John Applewhite and that Lewis Grimsley, William Lewis Reddin Varnum & Francis Varnum be added to the hands who formerly worked on said road Alexander Rowland Esquire was appointed Coroner for the year who entered into bond with Samuel Biggs and John McNeill his securities and took the oaths necessary Page 318 [image 162a] Willis Blount was bound apprentice to John Dow untill he arrives to the age of twenty one years being now twelve Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Thursday January the 10th 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood John Storm John McNeil & Peter Lamon Esquires Ordered that John Blount constable be allowed the sum thirty two shillings for his attendance on the court during this term John Hilborn appointed constable in Captain Regans district who entered into bond with Joseph Wood his security John Peter Martin who was appointed a Justice of the peace came into court and took the several oaths necessary for his qualification Ordered that Zachariah Jordan be overseer of hte road in room and district of Murdock McInnis Ordered that the road crossing the Great Swamp at Kings Island be discontinued and that the hands who worked thereon hereafter work on the Elizabeth Road under Angus McEachen Ordered that Jacob Blount Junior be overseer of the road in room of Jacob Blount Senior Ordered the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors at the next term / to wit / John Barnes John Biggs Moses Grantham Joshua Hawthorn Everit Lee William Brown Peter Smith Lumberbridge Malcom McNeill Saddler Angus Black Charles Pate William Odum William Townsend Jonathan Wishart Charles Thomson William Thomson Road? William Regan Marmaduke Howell James Smith Samuel Willis James Lamb Danl Low Jacob Barnes John Pope William Sterling Thomas Townsend John Thomson Thomson Powell Willis Lowe Henry Bird and Henry Bullock Ordered that John Rea constable be allowed the sum fifty four shillings for his attendance this term Page 319 [image 162b] Court adjourned untill court in course. John P. Martin J. Storm W? McNeill Page 320 [image 163a] At a county court of pleas and Quarter session begun and held for the county of Robeson on Monday the first day of April and twenty ninth year of American Independence AD 1805 Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Thomas Barnes & Duncan Campbell Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias from which the court selected the following gentlemen to attend as grand jurors this term / to wit / William Regan foreman John Barnes Moses Grantham Joshua Hawthorn Everit Lee William Odom James Smith Samuel Willis James Lamb Danl Lowe John Pope William Sterling Henry Bird John Blount constable sworn to attend them Ordered that William Odom be overseer of the road in room of William Thompson Ordered that the road from Josiah Barnes to William Thompsons / road / be discontinued and that the hands who work on said road from William Barnes to said Thompson hereafter work on the road from Josiah Barnes to where Michael Barnes formerlly lived Ordered that Jacob Allen be overseer of the road in room of Angus McEacharn Page 321 [image 163b] Ordered that James Lowry Senr be overseer of the road from his own house to where Neill Buie formerlly lived William Regan exempt from working on publick roads Ordered that Duncan Murphy be overseer of the road form the meeting house to Angus McGills Deed of gift from Neill Gillis to Catherine Gillis proved by Neill Brown Deed of gift from Joseph Fort to Thomas Muse proved by Hugh Brown 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 / Newit Pitman Hugh Brown John Storm Neill Brown Jonathan Wishart & Peter Lamon Ordered that Gilbert Brumble pay to Fereby Cox four pounds for the maintenance of a bastard child for the year 1805 whereon he stands charged the reputed father Ordered that Matthew Kelley be overseer of the road in room of Neill McGill Ordered that Thomas Barnes? John McNeil and Peter Lamon esquires be a committee to settle with Duncan Campbell & Roderick McLain? administrators of Samuel Kennedy deceased Ordered that Leonard Musslewhite be exempt from working on publick roads Ordered that John Blount constable bring to this court at this term Elizabeth Russell Catharine Russell & [blank] Russell bastard children of Elvira Russell for the purpose of binding them according to the law Page 322 [image 164a] Deed from Henry Pope to Josiah Ivy acknowledged Deed from Barton Bagget to Morgan Drury acknowledged Henry Bird appointed constable in Captain Regans district who entered into bond with Joseph Wood his security Court adjourned untill Tuesday 10 oclock Tuesday April the 2nd 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful John Storm Thomas Barnes & John McNeill Esquires Ordered that the sheriff bring to next court or cause to be brought Kay ? & John McKay orphan children of John McKay deceased so they may be dealt with as the law directs Ordered that Everit Low be overseer of the road from Gilbert Cades mill to Lucy Lees Branch Ordered that William Baker be overseer of the road in room of Nevan McMillan Ordered that the clerk furnish the court with a transcript of the true? docket in future Ordered that John Sterling be overseer of the road in room of William Flowers On application Joshua Mercers mark is admited to be a crop and slit in the right ear & half moon over it & in the left ear a crop and half moon under it Page 323 [image 164b] William Regan came into court and resigned his office as furveyor when Duncan McAlpin was appointed to that office Ordered that Charles Thompson be overseer of the road from the forks of the road at Mr. Thompsons old field to where Sampson Pitman formerly lived & that the former hands continue to work thereon Ordered that Gilbert Brumble pay to Lydia Wilson seven pounds for the maintenance of a bastard child for the present year whereof he stands the reputed father Deed from William West to William Thompson proved by James West Deed from Robert Haills to Alexander Carlisle acknowledged Deed from William Braswell to George Thompson proved by Evan Ellis Deed from William Thompson to Benjamin Lewis acknowledged Deed from Thomas Barnes to John McEacharn acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to John Parnel acknowledged Deed from Christopher Mercer to William Glover acknowledged Deed from Donald McCrimmon to Archd Duncan Nancy Catey & Christean McCrimmon proved by James McQueen Page 234 [image 165a] Deed from William Moore to Simon Willis proved Deed from William Moore to Simon Willis proved Deed from William Moore to Simon Willis proved Deed from Christopher Mercer to Richard Mercer proved Deed from Reuben Rozier to William Allen acknowledged Bill of sale from William Thompson to Josiah Barnes proved Deed from Richard Mercer to Christopher Mercer acknowledged Elkanah Hammons an orphan of the age eight years bound apprentice to Nathaniel Revels untill he arive at the age of twenty one years Jacob Rhodes appointed guardian to Patsy Pope Barfield who entered into bond with Simon Willis his security in the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds Deed from Elias Barnes Esquire to Michael Barnes proved William Barnes appointed constable in Captain Sterlings district who entered into bond with Willis Loe his security Deed from Joseph Williams to Thomas Barnes proved by James McNatt Whereas by agreement between Jacob Rhodes and the hands formerly working on the road from Lumberton to Harrels Ditch ordered that Jacob Rhodes be overseer of the road and work his own hands and keep in repair the road from Lumberton to the hill on the west side of saddle tree swamp and that John Willis be overseer from said hill to Harrels Ditch and that the usual hands work under him Deed from Alexander Henderson to Hardy Councill proved by John McEachen Deed from Thomas Barnes to John McEachen acknowledged Page 325 [image 165b] Deed from Joab Willis to Benjamin Lewis proved by William Regan Deed from Duncan McMillan to Neill McMillan proved by Neil McMillan Ordered that all former orders relative to the prison bounds in the town of Lumberton be recinded and that the bounds hereafter be confined to the Publick Square no extending in any of the streets adjoining Ordered that James Barfield Benjamin Lovet Henry Lovet William Purvis Levi Cox and Simon Cox Junior for the future work on the Stage Road from Lumberton to Andrew Fulmore's and that they be exempt from working on any other road Deed from William Thompson to John Darby acknowledged Inventory of the estate of Joseph Adkison deceased returned by his administrators An account of the estate of Joseph Adkison deceased as sold by his administrators amounting to two hundred and fifty four pounds thirteen and six pence was returned The jury who were summoned to lay off the dower of Elizabeth Adkison widow of Joseph Adkison made their report Court adjourned untill tomorrow morning 10 oclock Wednesday April 3d 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful John Storm Sampson Bridgers Thomas Sewell & John Peter Martin Esquires Ordered that John West and William Britt Junior be added to the creek as hands to work under Henry Taylor Wiley Alford appointed constable in Captain Jordans district who entered into bond with John Fiveash his security Page 326 [image 166a] Duncan McAlpin appointed County Surveyor and being qualified as such entered into bond with Thomas Barnes his security Ordered that Joseph Taylor be overseer in room of Robt Haills On motion ordered that an execution be issued against Luke Carter and his security in a certain appeal wherin Vaughn Hillborn is plaintiff and Luke Carter Defendant Ordered that the following Justices take the lists of taxable property for the year 1805 (to wit) Captain Drakes District Thos Sewell Captain Jordans Zachariah Jordan Capt Lees Nicholas Powell Capt William Sterlings Wm Ashley Captain Stephen Sterlings – Stephen Sterling for Capt Regan, Joseph Wood – Capt Blounts Thomas Barnes – Capt Little John Little – Capt McNeills James McNeill Capt McEachen David Torry Capt McArthurs William McNeill Capt Buies Samuel Biggs Esquires Ordered that the sheriff summon the following persons to be jurors to the next term viz Thos Shanks William Humphrys Jacob Blount / Senr / John Humphreys Jonathan Wishart Cader Hawthorn Joseph Baxley Thomas Musselwhite David Rozier Jacob Rhodes John Willis Simon Willis Geo Thompson Samuel Thompson Thompson Powell Moses Hill Archibald McLean Joseph Lee Willis Lowe John McEachen / Junior / Alexander McGeachy Hugh McGugan Peter Smith Duncan McArthur John Brown Hugh Brown Archibald Gilchrist Neil Thompson Malcom McNeill Angus McGill Ilay? McKay bound to Hugh McKay untill she arrive to the age of eighteen now being five years old John McKay bound apprentice to Hugh McKay untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years old now being four Spriers? McKay bound apprentice to Neill McGill untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years old now being seven Ordered that John Blount constable be allowed the sum of twnety eight four shillings for his attendance during this term Page 327 [image 166b] Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to lay of a road begining at the edge of Leith Creek Swamp thence direct to Mary McRaes old field along the old path to the county line in order to meet a road from Barnes bridge in Richmond County Zachariah Jordan Esquire returned an execution at the Instance of James McQueen agt Hugh McCallum for the sum of twenty pounds thirteen shillings and nine pence & costs levied by Wiley Alford constable on one hundred and fifty acres of land the property of Hugh McCallum on the west side of Shoe Heel joining the state line and the Widow McCallums land Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Court adjourned untill court in course JWood Sampson Bridgers W? McNeill Page 328 [image 167a] At a County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson at the Town of Lumberton on Monday the 1st day of July and Thirtieth year of American Independence 1805 Present the Worshipful Joseph Wood James McNeil Duncan Campbell and John Little Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the court selected the following gentlemen to serve as grand jurors during the term to wit / Jacob Rhodes (foreman) Thomas Shanks Jacob Blount Job Baxley Thomas Musslewhite David Rozier John Willis Simon Willis Alexander McGeachy Duncan McArthur Angus McGill Kedar Hawthorn Neil Thompson when also John Ray was sworn to attend them as constable Ordered that Neill McLain be overseer of the road in room of John McNeill Ordered that Peter Munroe? be overseer of the road in room of John Little Ordered that Danl Mathews be overseer of the road in room of Danl Nevans Ordered that James Lamb be exempt from the payment of a tax on 250 acres of land & one poll for the year 1804 given in by mistake Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Robert Upton proved by Morgan Drury Deed from Jesse Jernigan to Ebinezar Ellis proved by Burrel Vick Page 329 [image 167b] Deed from Absalom Adams & Joshua Grantham to Richard Grantham proved by Joshua Grantham Deed from Duncan Buie to Dougan McCurvin? acknowledged Deed from Josiah Ivey to Adam Ivey acknowledged Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Tuesday July the 2d 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful James McNeill Joseph Wood & Joseph Regan Esquires Ordered that Britton Britt pay to Treacy Looper the sum of nine pounds for the maintainance of a base born child to begin from the birth of the said child during one year Ordered that a dedimus issue to John Regan Esquire to take the deposition of William Regan a witness to a deed from Samuel Dubois attorney in fact for Samuel Meker to William Ashley Ordered that a dedimus issue to John Regan Esquire to take the deposition of William Regan a witness to a deed from Samuel Dubois attorney in fact for Samuel Meeker to John McLeod Ordered that Daniel McIntosh be exempt from the payment of the tax on eighty six acres of land given in by mistake for the year 1804 T? Taylor who was bail for John Gowing came into court & surrendered the said Gowing in discharge of said bail Page 330 [image 168a] On motion to recind an order issued last term for a new road from Leiths creek swamp to the Richmond County line Ordered that the former order ? untill next Court The court proceeding to the election of a sheriff for the ensuing year, when Alfred Rowland esquire was duly elected who entered into bond with Needham Rowland William Norment Moses Hill and Andrew Fulmore his securities in the presence of Joseph Wood William McNeil Sion Alford Thomas Sewell Joseph Regan Thomas Barnes Duncan Campbell Sampson Bridgers William Norment Daniel McPhaul Peter Lamon Nicholas Powell John Regan Samuel Biggs Zachariah Jordan Robt Haills Wm Ashley John P Martin John Flowers A Drake Duncan McNeill and Archibald McNeill Esquires and took the oath of qualification agreeably to Law Thomas Sewell and Sion Alford Esquires were appointed a committee to settle with the County Trustee Robert Haills Esquire was appointed Treasurer of Publick [Buildings?] who entered into bond Absolam Pitman appointed constable in Captain Drakes district who entered into bond with Britton Pitman his security Deed from Colin Lindsay to John McVicar acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to John Ferguson acknowledged Deed from Angus Molloy to Angus Gilchrist proved by Malcom Shaw Deed from Britton Barnes to Benjamin Sims acknowledged Deed from Saml Dubois to Dugald Currie proved by John P Martin Deed from ditto to ditto proved by John Peter Martin Deed from William Moore to John Brock proved by Vaughn Hillborn Page 331 [image 168b] Deed from Hugh Campbell to Neill Buie proved by Daniel Buie Deed from Kenneth Lammon to Marian and Mary McLeod proved by Malcom Shaw Deed from Angus Gilchrist to John and James Steward acknowledged Deed from William Banres to Theophilus Griffin proved by William Ashley Articles of agreement between Flory McNeill & Furgus McNeill proved by Angus Gilchrist & admited to record Deed from Alexander McLeod to Angus McLeod proved by Archibald McNeill Ordered that Peter Lamon receive from the County Trustees the sum of fourteen pounds in full to this date for work done on the Court House Ordered that Stephen Cumbo work under James Barfield on Drow[n]ing Creek John Regan appointed guardian to Mary Foster a minor orphan who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds for his guardianship with Joseph Wood his security Thomas Barnes & Robert Haills Esquires who was appointed a committee to settle with the admr of Saml Kennedy deceased made a report of their settlement when there appeared to be due said admr the sum of £5..3..5 Bill of sale from Spencer Gilbert to Elizabeth Adams proved by Benjamin Kinlaw Deed from Lewis Powell to Etheldred Newson acknowledged Sampson Bridgers appointed County Trustee who entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds with Joseph Wood his security Thomas Sewell and Sion Alford who were a comittee to settle with the county trustee reported when there appeared a ballance due the county of the sum £53..?..? Page 332 [image 169a] Ordered that Marmaduke Ernedge? and Charles Thompson hands work under Lewis Jenkins overseer the Navigation of Drowning Creek Ordered that the following gentlemen be inspectors of the polls at the different elections in the county that is to day – at McPhauls James McNeill & Jack Brown – at Alfords Elias Alford & Angus McLean – at Capt Lees Nathan Rowland & Francis P. Haines – at Councills Jno Little & Alexander Patterson – at the town of Lumberton John Storm and Joseph Regan Ordered that the widow Currys hands Angus Curry & Neil McEachen work under James Smith overseer of the road Ordered that John Flowers esquire receive the list of taxable property in Captain Stephen Sterlings district for the year 1805 Robert Haills appointed county treasurer of the public building who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred & fifty pounds with Joseph Wood & Sion Alford his securities Ordered that Patrick McEacharn Esqr Edward Currie & Edward Love be commissioners to examine the practicality? of opening the navigation of Drowning creek from Gilchrists Bridge to the mouth of Buffalow & report to next court John Flowers Esquire returned an execution at the suit of John P Martin vs. Nathan Horn for the sum of eleven pounds two shillings & int & costs levied by Saml Stone constable on three hundred acres of land lying ? branch ordered that the sheriff sell the same Bill of sale from Warren Savage to James Ferguson proved by Archd McNeill Deed from Simon Willis to William Regan acknowledged Page 333 [image 169b] Bill of sale from John McIver to Alexr McGeachy proved by Angus Gilchrist Ordered that John Galbreath be overseer of hte road in room of John McEacharn and the same hands work under him Ordered that the following hands work under Patrick McEachen esquire overseer of Drowning Creek navigation – / To wit / Neven McMillan Archibald Gilchrist & hands Peter McEachen esquires hands Archibald McPhater The McGills & Archd McLachlin – such hands so working shall be exempt from working on any publick road Ordered that the following persons work under Roderick McNair overseer of Drowning Creek – viz John Campbell & hands on other side of the creek Isaac Dyson McBride Alexr & John Watson & hands ARchibald McKay Dugald Leash John McLachlin Danl Wilkinson Daniel McCallum Patterson & John McNair Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Archibald Johnson acknowledged Ordered that Allen McLachlin be overseer of the road in room and district of Archibald McLeod Court adjourned till tomorrow 9 oclock Wednesday July 3d 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present Joseph Wood John Regan Sion Alford John Storm Z Jordan & Thomas Barnes Esquires Ordered that Mathew Kelly be appointed constable in Captain Biggs District who entered into bond with Benjamin Blount his security Page 334 [image 170a] Nathaniel Atkison appointed constable in Capt Cooks district who entered into bond with Albsolom Atkison his security Donald McDuffy Donald McIntosh & John Brooks were each exempt from the payment of one poll tax given in by mistake for the year 1804 The sheriff returned a list of Insolvents when the same was allowed Ordered that John Curry be overseer of the road leading from Angus Gilchrists bridge to the post road one fourth mile from Archd McEachens house Deed from John P Martin to Jesse Lee proved by Alexander Rowland Ordered that the District Tax for the year 1805 be two pence on every hundred acres of land six pence on each poll and six pence on every hundred pounds value of town property Ordered that John Blount constable be allowed twenty four shillings for his attendance during the term Ordered that John Rae constable be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance during this term Ordered that John Storm and John Dow be appointed to assist Robert Haills Treasurer of Publick Buildings – view? etc and make such repairs as they may deem necessary John Wilson bound apprentice to David Oswell untill he arrives at the age of twenty one years now being twelve Zachariah Jordan returned an execution at the suit of Murdoch McInnis against Hugh McCallum for the sum of nine pounds fifteen shillings and eight? shillings cost levied on one hundred and fifty acres of land on the west side of the shoe heel joining the widow McCallums land & the state line the property of Hugh McCallum by John McRae constable ordered that the shff sell the same Zachariah Jordan esquire returned an execution agt Hugh McCallum at the suit of Mssrs? Blue & McDiarmid for the sum of nineteen pounds fifteen shillings & costs levied by John McRae constable on one hundred and fifty acres of land the property of Hugh McCallum on the west side of shoe heel joining the widow McCallums land & the state line ordered the shff sell the same Page 335 [image 170b] John McNeill esquire returned an execution against Absolum Atkison at the suit of John Storm for the sum of six pounds six shillings & nine pence with cost levied by Angus Taylor deputy sheriff on one town lot No 42 in the town of Lumberton the property of said Atkison Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Mary Newberry was exempt from the payment of the tax on one thousand acres of land for the year 1804 John McNeill esquire returned an execution agt James Russell at the suit of John McVicar for the sum of eight pounds eight shillings and eight pence and costs levied by Angus Taylor DS on one town lot being the lot on which said Russell now lives Ordered that the sheriff sell the same John McNeill esquire returned an execution agt Silas Ivey & James Russell at the suit of John P Martin for the sum of one pound nineteen shillings & six pence & cost levied by Angus Taylor D Sheriff on one town lot Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors at the next term / viz / James Smith Joshua Hawthorn William Thompson Senr Jacob Banres Newett Pitman Hugh Brown Wm Odum Wm Townsend John Barnes Henry Purvis Silas Drake Henry Thompson Malcom McNeill James McRee John McPhaull Everitt Lee John McBride Thompson Powell John Thompson James Biggs Senr George Ikner Peter Smith John Porter John Purcell Malcom McNeill Sadler Matthew Powers Thomas Townsend John Regan James Lamb & Britton Barnes Ordered that Simon Willis s road be revived and the same hands which formerly worked thereon be still continued to work thereon Ordered that the sheriff summon a new jury to direct the course of the main road to Fayetteville from Campbells Bridge and assess the damage which John Wilkes may sustain from the course which said road may be directed to run Page 336 [image 171a] Ordered that Thomas Barnes John Storm & Robert Haills be a committee to settle with the administrators of the estate of John McKay deceased and that they report to next court JWood Sion Alford Daniel McPhaul Page 337 [image 171b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the county of Robeson at the Town of Lumberton on Monday the 7th day of October Anno Domini 1805 and of American Independence the twenty ninth Present the worshipful John Regan Joseph Wood James McNeill & Duncan Campbell Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias and the following gentlemen were selected to attend as Grand Jurors during this term /viz/ Mathew Powers (Foreman) Wm Thompson Senr Jacob Black? Newit Pitman Wm Odum John Barnes Henry Purvis Silas Drake Henry Thompson James McRee James Biggs Malcom McNeill & John Regan and John Ray constable sworn to attend them Ordered that Jesse Musslewhite be overseer of the road in room of Caleb Baxley Ordered that John Overstreet be overseer of the road in room of Mathew Kelly Ordered that John West be overseer of the road in room of Jesse Philips Ordered that John McNeil be overseer of the road from the Cross Roads to the Old post road Administration on the estate of Peter Smith deceased was granted to Barbara Smith & John Currie who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred & fifty pounds with Archibald Currie their security when the administrators returned an inventory of the estate of the deceased which was ordered to be filed Administration on the estate of Neill McGill deceased was granted to John McPhatter who entered into bond with James McNeil his security in the sum of two hundred & fifty pounds when the said administrator returned an inventory of the estate of the said deceased which was ordered to be filed Page 338 [image 172a] John Powers was bound apprentice to Richard Thomas untill he arrive at the age of twenty one years now being fifteen whereon Indentures were executed Edward Powers bound apprentice to John McNeill untill he arrive at the age of twenty one years he now being seventeen last February whereon Indentures were executed Archibald McLeran? appointed guardian to John or? Daniel McLeran a minor orphan who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with James McNeill his security Administration on the estate of John T. Litchworth granted to Alfred Rowland Esquire who entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds with Joseph Wood and Alexander Rowland his securities Deed from Samuel Dubois to Samuel Smith proved by William Regan Deed from Samuel Dubois to Daniel McGammon and Margaret Henderson proved by William Regan Deed from Samuel Dubois to John McLeod proved by William Regan Deed from Samuel Dubois to William Ashley proved by William Regan Deed from Malcom McPhatter to James Watson proved by Duncan McMillan Deed from James McEachen to Alexander Patterson proved by James McNeil Deed from Samuel Dubois to Samuel Smith proved by William Regan Deed from Henry Pope to Henry Pope acknowledged Deed from Neil McLarlie to Malcom Currie proved by Archd Currie Deed from John Molloy to Archibald Currie proved by John Currie Page 339 [image 172b] Deed from Samuel Dubois to Thomas Lowry proved by William Regan Deed from Samuel Bridgers and Sampson Bridgers to Albrittan Drake proved by Silas Drake Deed from Samuel Dubois to Daniel McCourmick proved by William Regan Deed from John Humphrey to Benjamin Humphrey proved by Saml Biggs Deed from Jonathan Taylor to Aaron Wise proved by Thomas Hill Court adjourned untill tomorro 9 oclock Tuesday October 8th 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present Joseph Wood Malcom Nicolson & John McLean Esquires Mathew Kilchen was exempt hereafter form the paying of a poll tax Ordered that Joseph Lee be overseer of the road in room of Samuel Stone Ordered that Malcom McNeil be overseer of the road in room of Charles McDougald The following gentlemen were appointed to attend as Jurors to next Superior Court to wit Patrick McEachen Esquire William Mac Neil Esquire John Regan Esqurie Arhcibald McKay Gilbert Sellars & Needham Rowland Ordered that Daniel McPhaul William McNeil & John Campbell be a committee to divide the estate of Robert Mc? deceased agreeably to the will of said deceased Page 340 [image 173a] Ordered that Richard Thomas Administrator of Leven Powers sell the perishable property of said estate Ordered that Charles Thompson be overseer of the road from Thompsons old field to where Sampson Pitman formerly lived and that the former hands work thereon Benjamin Lee Esquire who was appointed a Justice of the peace for the County came into Court and took the Oaths necessary for his Qualification as such Deed from John McDonald & Jennett McDonald to Daniel Evans proved by William Blue Deed from Malcom Munroe John, Archibald, Patrick and Neil Munroe to James Smith proved by Neil Munroe Deed from John Molloy to Mark Russell proved by John Little Deed from Jonathan Watson to James Copeland proved by James Humphry Deed from William Thompson to William Maurice proved by Josiah Barnes Esq Deed from Angus Gilchrist to James Lowry proved by William McNeil Deed from Hugh McCallum to Angus McCallum proved by James McQueen Deed from Alexander McRae to John McKay proved by James McQueen Deed from George Thompson to Lemuel Thompson proved by Evan Ellis Deed from Elias Barnes to Charles Thompson proved by Henry Thompson Deed from Ishmael Dilliard to Daniel Powell proved by Nicholas Powell Esquire Page 341 [image 173b] Deed from John McIntire to Murdock McInnis proved by Hugh McCallum Deed from Solomon Wilkes & Mary his wife to Flora Danielly and her sons proved by John McLean Esquire Deed from Absolam Atkison to John Brock proved by ? Hilbourne Deed from Frimagen? Thompson to Sampson B Thompson proved by Evan Ellis Deed from Christina Strickland to Aaron Strickland proved by Daniel McPhaul Deed from Charles Barfield to Slaughter Hill proved by Needham Rowland Deed from Absolam Williams to John Applewhite proved by Needham Rowland Deed from Daniel McInnes to Daniel Douglas proved by James McQueen Deed from Nathan Horn to Slaughter Hill proved by Needham Rowland Deed from Hugh Molloy to Ralph Barlow proved by Michael Council Hugh McCallum was bound apprentice to Hugh McCallum untill he arrive at the age of twenty one years he now being nine years of age Ordered that Henry Bullock be overseer of the road in room of Abram Barfield Page 342 [image 174a] Bill of sale from Vaughn Hillborn to Samson Bridgers for a Negroe boy named Dick acknowledged Administration on the estate of Leven Powers deceased was granted to Richard Thomas who entered into bond in the sum of two thousand pounds with John Regan and Mathew Powers his security Deed from Joseph Price to Angus McMillan proved by Peter Smith Richard Thomas administrator of Leven Powers returned an inventory of the estate of the said Leven which was ordered to be filed Daniel McPhaul Esquire returned an attachment against Duncan McCallum at the suit of John Little for the sum of twelve pounds nineteen shillings & eight pence and cost levied on a tract of land the property of said McCallum on the Fork between the long Swamp and Gum Swamp by Solomon Wilkes Constable Daniel McPhaul Esquire returned an attachment against Duncan McCallum at the suit of John Kelly for the sum of nine pounds ten shillings and cost levied by Isaac Dyson Constable on two hundred acres of land in the County of Robeson on the North East side of Drowning Creek on the Long Swamp the property of said Duncan McCallum Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Wednesday October 9th 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful John P Martin Joseph Wood & Thomas Barnes Esquires Ordered that William Watson be overseer of the road in room of Alexander McMillan Page 343 [image 174b] Ordered that Thomas Herrington work under Frederick Davis overseer of the road In the case William Norment vs Stephen Beck Jacob Rhodes being summoned as guarnishee maketh oath that Stephen Beck lodged a note in his hands given by William Norment to Stephen Beck for fifty thousand feet of lumber as a security for George Moore that there was one half of said sum already paid to said Beck Ordered that Isom Williams be overseer of the road in room of Robert Pitman Ordered that William Odom be overseer of the road in room of William Thompson and that the following hands work under him /viz/ William Thompson Junr William Thompson Senr hands Hezekiah Thompson William Spikes William Whealer & James Barfield Deed from Philemon Hodges to Isaac Sims proved by Aaron Sims Zephaniah Leonard appointed coroner who took the necessary oath for his qualification as such and entered into bond with Alfred & Alexr Rowland his securities for the faithful performance of his office Archiabald Crawford appointed constable in Captin Littles District who entered into bond with Duncan Crawford his security Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to direct the course of the main road to Fayetteville from Campbells bridge and assess the damage which John Wilkes may sustain from the course which said road may be directed to run Ordered that John Lewis be overseer of the road from fair bluff landing the direct road to Lumberton as far as William Ashley and that his district be from & below Theophilus Griffins mill branch & from that with a cart path to the widow Lewis s on Indian Swamp & below to the mouth? of said swamp Page 344 [image 175a] It is ordered in pursuance of a petition filed that the sheriff summon a jury to lay off a road at or near John McLeods plantation /blacksmith/ to the county line of Richmond agreeable to the said petition Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock Thursday October the 10th 1805 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Thomas Barnes John Regan and Robert Haills Esquires George Moore vs Stephen Beck Jury charged to assess the value of 25.000 feet of Lumber due by Note of William Norment to Stephen Beck lodged in the hands of Jacob Rhodes Guarnishee on their oath find the 25.000 feet of Lumber worth one hundred and fifty pounds Ordered that so much of the above note or the value thereof as above assessed be condemned to the payment of George Moore's Judgment as shall remain after deducting the Judgment of Mr. Norment as contended for by Mr. Davis the Council for said Norment he being present in Court and a party thereto The Administrator of John F Litchworth returned an inventory of the estate ordered that the administrator sell the perishable property of said estate Ordered that Joseph Woods plantation on the head of the White Oak Swamp called Wilsons place be added to the Bluff road district & that all the hands belonging to said plantation work on said road A power of attorney from Annath Willis to Elias Barnes and Thomas Barnes esquires was presneted in open court which appeared to be acknowledged before John Henderson a Notary Public of the Mississippi Territory ? the same being admited to record was ordered to be registered Page 345 [image 175b] Ordered that John Regan Thomas Barnes & Peter Lamon be a committee to settle with the administrator of the estate of John McKay & to report to next term Ordered that John McInnis Senr be overseer of the road in room and district of Daniel Douglas Court adjourned untill to morrow 9 oclock Friday October the 11th [1805] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood John McNeil & John P Martin Esquires Ordered that John Blount constable be allowed the sum of forty shillings for his attendance during this term Peter Lamon Esquire returned an execution against Angus Carter and Malcom Carter at the suit of John McNeill for the sum of fifteen pounds fifteen shillings and cost levied by Angus Taylor deputy sheriff on one hundred acres of land whereon said Angus Carter now lives Administration on the estate of Absolam Atkison deceased was granted to Jesse Lee who entered into bond with Joseph Wood his security in the sum of five hundred pounds Vaughn Hillborne was appoin[te]d constable in Captain Blounts district and in the Town of Lumberton when he entered into bond as the law requires with John Hesters his security Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at January Term next to wit Wm Thompson /horse? swamp/ Hugh Brown Senr William Brown Geo Ikner Daniel Low Angus Black Gilbert Sellers Jacob Barnes Andrew Fullmore John Pope Meedy Lamb Joshua Hawthorn Johnathan Wishart John Storm Duglas Powell Page 346 [image 176a] Noah Pitman Slaughter Hill James Terry Josiah Barnes /Junr/ Murdock McInnis Angus McLean Daniel Curry John Brown Needham Rowland John Cliborne Wm Humphrey Danl McNeil Isaac Sullivan Tekel Taylor Job Baxley James Lamb Stephen Lee & Joseph Lee [this line looks to have been crossed out] Ordered that Angus Taylor deputy sheriff be allowed the same Court adjourned untill Court in Course JWood JPMartin JMcNeill [or WMcNeill] File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/18053076wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 51.4 Kb