Robeson County NcArchives Court.....Minutes, 1806 ************************************************ 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, 10:24 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1806 Page 347 [image 176b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson at the Town of Lumberton on Monday the 6th day of January 1806 Present the worshipful Benjamin Lee Duncan Campbell and William McNeill Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this term /To Wit/ William Brown Angus Black Daniel McNeill Stephen Lee Isaac Sullivan John Cliborne Tekle Taylor Meedy Lamb Joshua Hawthorn Noah Pitman Job Baxley Douglas Powell & Daniel Lowe sworn Constable to attend them Deed from David Braswell to Thomas Townsend? acknowledged Deed from Mathew Jones to David Braswell acknowledged Deed from Isaac Sullivan to John Campbell proved by Daniel Matthews Deed from Jacob Barnes to Stephen Lee akcnowledged Deed from Jacob Barnes to Daniel Lowe acknowledged Deed from John Campbell to Daniel Matthews proved by Peter McEachen Deed from Francis Hodge to Griffin Staten proved by Tekel Taylor Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Jesse Ivey acknowledged Ordered that Nathaniel Hawthorn be overseer of the road in room of Henry Taylor Page 348 [image 177a] Deed from Newit Pitman to Robert Pitman proved by Josiah Barnes Esquire Deed from Sampson Pitman & others to Robert Pitman proved by Josiah Barnes Esquire Deed from Robert Haills to Robert Campbell acknowledged Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Samuel Edwards acknowledged Deed from Jacob Rhodes to William Kirsey acknowledged Deed from Sampson Pitman & others to Jesse and Samuel Pitman proved by Josiah Barnes Esquire Deed from Robert Pitman & others to Sampson Pitman & others proved by Josiah Barnes Esq Deed from Thomas Hill to Whitmill Hill acknowledged Deed from Griffin Staton to David Braswell acknoweldged Deed from Arthur Braswell to David Braswell proved by Matthew Jones Deed from Michael Barnes to Nathan Britt proved by Jacob Barnes Articles of agreement between the heirs of Nathan Levi & Noel Pitman proved by Josiah Barnes Esq Deed from Joshua Grantham Ammons to Tekle Taylor proved by Moses Hill Deed from Francis Hodge to Griffin Staton proved by Tekle Taylor The last will and testament of Charity Hedgepath proved by Lucretia Pitman & admited to record when Lemuel Thompson & Robert Pitman qualified as executors of same Court adjourned untill to morrow 9 oclock [Page 349] [image 177b] Tuesday January the 7th [1806] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Robert Haills John McNeill & Alexander Patterson Esquires Deed from George Moore to Noah Mercer? proved by Angus Taylor Deed from Daniel McNeil to George Ikner? acknowledged Deed from Elias Barnes to Nicholas McLachlin proved by William Moore Deed from Archd McCallum to Archd Wilkinson proved by Thomas Davis Deed from Dempsey & Jordan Powell to Charles Bullock proved by Henry Bullock Hardy Pitmans deed to Benjamin Lewis proved by Josiah Barnes Deed from James Copeland to Benjamin Thomas acknowledged Deed from Jesse Lee to Jesse Pitman proved by Joseph Lee Deed from William Paul to Stephen Paul acknowledged Deed from Elizabeth Brown to Francis Colvin proved by Randal McDonald Deed from Archibald Smith to John Blue acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to Noah Pitman proved by Jacob Rhodes Bill of sale from Dugald McLachlin to Daniel McLauchlin acknowledged Bill of sale from William Moore to Daniel McCraney proved by Alexander Patterson Deed from Britton Barnes to Sarah Sims Love acknowledged Page 350 [image 178a] Deed from John Willis to John Cliborne proved by Robert Haills Deed from Angus Gilchrist to James Smith acknowledged Deed from Joseph Wood to John Hillborn acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland to Isaac Sullivan proved by Thomas Barnes Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Nicholas McLachlin proved by Mathew Kelly Deed from Peterson Wilkison to John Patterson proved by Angus Gilchrist Deed from Elias Fiveash to Stephen Paul proved by William Paul Bill of sale from Dugald McLauchlin to Edward McLauchlin acknowledged Bill of sale from Dugald McLauchlin to Katharine McLauchlin acknowledged Deed from Aaron Wise to Nathan Horn acknowledged Deed from Needham Rowland to Josiah Grantham acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland to Noah Pitman proved by Jacob Rhodes Deed from Dugald Graham to Duncan McFarland proved by Duncan McMillan Articles of agreement between Joseph Atkison & William Atkison proved by Joseph Lee Deed from Josiah Barnes Esquire to William Thompson acknowledged Deed from Murdock Morison to Donald McDonald proved by James McQueen Deed from Furney Barfield and others [to ?] proved by Giles Williams Deed from Daniel Regan to Jacob Guiton proved by Joseph Regan Deed from James Barnes to Francis L Haines proved by Michael Herring Deed from Daniel Regan to Jacob Guiton proved by Joseph Regan Page 351 [image 178b] Deed from Nathan Horn to Griffin Hill proved by Needham Rowland Thomas Davis was appointed Entry Taker for the County who entered into bond with Jacob Rhodes & Absolam Davis his securities in the sum of two thousand pounds Philip Spear appointed constable in Captain Barnes district who entered into bond with William Barnes his security Samuel Stone appointed constable in Captain Sterlings District who entered into bond with Absolam Pitman his security Deed from Abram Lamb to Thomas Purvat proved by Josiah Barnes Esquire Deed from John Powers to Mathew Powers proved by Thomas Hesters Ordered that Roderick Stewart be exempt from all publick duty Donald McQueen & Colin Shaw Esquires attornies at law were admited to practice in this court & qualified as the law directs Donald MacQueen Esquire was chosen solicitor for the state in this county in room of Edwin Jay Osborne Esq resigned Ordered that the road from Lumberton to McMillans Meeting House be extended to the county line the nearest & best way & that Duncan McBride be overseer of the same Ordered that Joseph Wood Esquire James Smith John Regan Junr and Simon Willis lay off one years provision for Anne Powers and her family out of the estate of Leven Powers deceased Ordered that Angus Currie be overseer of the road in room of James Smith Ordered that Archibald McQuilkin be overseer of the road in room of Neil McBride Articles of agreement between Angus Gilchrist and William Norment akcnowledged William Thompson John McEachen & William Ward who were apointed Justices of the Peace for this county came into court and qualified as such Ordered that John Campbell Daniel McPhaul & David Torry Esquires be a committee to settle with Archibald McGugan administrator of John McLeran deceased and report to next court Page 352 [image 179a] Ordered that Daniel McNeil be overseer in room of John Williams Ordered that James Suggs be overseer of the road in room of Jesse Lee Sampson Bridgers Esquire was chosen Chairman of this Court Ordered that the County Tax be one shilling on each poll & four pence on every hundred acres of land Ordered that the Jail Tax be one shilling on the poll in addition to the sum formerly said Ordered that James Smith be overseer of the road in room of Jacob Allen Ordered that the clerk of this Court be allowed the sum of twenty three pounds for his extra services & stationary for the last year Ordered that the sheriff be allowed sixty pounds for his extra services for the year 1805 Thomas Lackleir a boy of colour bound apprentice to Sampson Pitman untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years old now being seven when said Pitman entered into bond in the sum of two hundred & fifty pounds with John Duncan his security for not moving said apprentice [out] of this county and to produce him before this court at the expiration of his servitude Sarah Lackleir a girl of colour bound to Sampson Pitman untill she arrive to the age of eighteen years old now being eleven when said Pitman entered into bond in the sum of two hundred & fifty pounds with John Duncan his security for not moving said girl out of said county and to produce her before this court at the expiration of her service Charity Ammons bound to Tabitha Watson untill she arrive to the age of eighteen years old now being seven Page 353 [image 179b] William Simson bound apprentice to Marmaduke Oswell untill he arrive to the age of twenty one years old now being twelve Bill of sale from Isaac Sullivan to Neill McAlpin for a Negro boy named Pharoah proved by Daniel Shaw Thomas Barnes John Regan & Peter Lamon Esquires who was appointed a committee to settle with the admrs of John McKay deceased made their report Neill Ray apppointed constable in Captain McEacharns District who entered into bond with Daniel McPhaul Esqr his security Bill of sale from Neill McLeod to Dugald McLauchland proved by Alexander Patterson Joseph Wood Esqr John Regan James Smith and Simon Willis who were appointed to lay off one years provision for Ann Powers out of her deceased husbands estated reported that they have laid off the same Administration on the estate of Jesse Carrel was granted to John Danielly who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with Angus Munroe his security and qualified as such agreeable to law & also returned an inventory of the deceaseds estate Court adjourned untill to morrow 9 oclock Page 354 [image 180a] Wednesday January 8th 1806 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Duncan Campbell & John McLain Esquires Deed from Moses Grantham to Jacob Rhodes acknowledged Deed from Joseph Skets? to Thomas Butcher proved by John Storm Deed from John McColl to Absalom Atkinson acknowledged Deed from John McCormaig Junr to Duncan McCormaig proved by Malcom Murphey Administration on the estate of Theophilus Thompson deceased was granted to Henry Thompson who entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds with John Thompson his security and qualified as such and at same time returned an inventory of deceaseds estate Jesse Lee administrator of the estate of Absolom Atkinson deceased returned an inventory of the deceased which was ordered to be filed Lemuel Thompson Exr of the estate of Charity Hedgepath returned an inventory of the deceaseds estate & ordered to be filed Page 355 [image 180b] Deed from Daniel McLain to Normond Morrison proved by John Morrison Ordered that the admr of Theophilus Thompson sell the perishable property of the deceaseds estate Ordered that the Exrs of Charity Hedgepeth sell as much of the property of deceased as will pay her debts Ordered that the admr of Absalom Atkinson deceased sell the personal property of the deceased Ordered that John Regan Thomas Barnes & Duncan Campbell Esquires be a committee to settle with the admr of John McKay & report to next court Ordered that Edward Love be overseer of the road from Colin Lindsays to Duncan McFarlands bridge on Drowning Creek & that the hands living between McFarlands old road & the Cumberland County line as formerly worked thereon Deed from William Moore to John McKay proved by Robert Haills Deed from Jacob Rhodes to John McKay acknowledged Deed from Archibald Rae to the heirs of John McKay proved by John McColl Deed from George Moore to the heirs of John McKay akcnowledged Page 356 [image 181a] Deed from Jacob Rhodes to John McKay acknowledged Deed from John Willis to John McKay proved by Robert Haills Deed from John Willis to John McKay proved by John Noyes Deed from John Willis to John McKay proved by Robert Haills Deed from William Moore to Henry Wanderwedle proved by Joseph Betton, which deed was indorsed by said Henry Wanderwedle to John McKay, proved by oath of George Moore Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten oclock Thursday January the 9th 1806 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Zachariah Jordan Joseph Wood & John Regan Esquires Ordered that John Regan Esquire be allowed the sum of three pounds to reimburse him for a book purchased for the use of the county Ordered that Williamson Rozier be exempt from working on publick roads Ordered that John Blount constable be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance during this term & eight shillings for one days attendance at last elections Ordered that Thomas Shanks be overseer of the road in room of Jacob Blount Ordered that Lachlin Curry be overseer of the road in room of Zachariah Jordan Page 357 [image 181b] Deed from Jacob Rhodes to John Regan proved by John Pope Ordered that John McRae be overseer of the new road ? off by a jury in consequence of an order issued last court begining near John McLeods? plantation and from thence to the county line and that James McQueens hands Alexander McRae Daniel Curry John Morison John McInnis Junr open the same & after it is opened each of those hands to work on the roads to which they now belong Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors to the next term to wit Angus McCallum Archibald McLean Daniel McLean Neil Baker John Campbell James McNeil Duncan McMillan John McPhalen Malcom McEachen Daniel McCallum Shoe Heel Jesse Pitman Isaac Bird Jacob Pope William Sterling William Morris John Barnes James Humphrey Thomas Shanks Simon Willis Samuel Willis Silas Drakes Silas Atkins Jacob Blount Neil McAlpin /schoolmaster/ Robert McLauchlin Henry Thompson Charles Thompson Josiah Thompson Josiah Barnes Junr John Humphry & William Townsend Court adjourned untill court in course Zachariah Jordan J? McEachin Rbt Haills? Page 358 [image 182a] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held at the town of Lumberton for the County of Robeson on Monday the 7th day of April Anno Domini 1806 Present the worshipful James McNeil Samuel Biggs & John McLean Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this term to wit William Sterling John Campbell John McPhatter Malcom McEachern John Pope William Morris John Barnes James Humphrey Silas Atkins Robert McLachlin Josiah Barnes John Humphry Silas Drake & [blank] sworn constable to attend them Deed from Archibald McKellar to John McKellar proved by John McMillan Deed from Angus McSwain to Neil Shaw proved by Murdock Shaw Deed from Owen Clinton to Jacob Rhodes proved by William Moore Deed from Henry Pope to John Pope acknowledged Deed from Thomas Barnes to Daniel McMillan proved by James McNeil Deed from Henry Pope to James Lewis ackjnowledged Deed from Archibald McKellar to John McKellar proved by John McMillan Griffin Hill was appointed constable in Captain Barnes district who [entered into] bond with Needham Rowland his security Wiley Alford was appointed constable in Captain Jordans district who entered into bond with Dugald McMillan his security Bill of sale from Daniel Patterson to Peters Buchan proved by Alexander Patterson Page 359 [image 182b] Bill of sale from Dugald McLauchlin to Alexander Patterson proved by John McMillan Administration on the estate of John McMillan deceased was granted to James McNull and Floria McMillan who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds with John Johnson their security An inventory of the estate of John McMillan deceased was returned by his admrs Bill of sale from Washington Cade to James Pitman proved by Josiah Barnes Esquire Ordered that a dedimus issue to some Justice in South Carolina to take the deposition of Duncan Brown a witness to a deed from John Gates to Duncan McMillan Ordered that John Regan Junr be overseer of the road in room of Josiah Taylor Archibald McNeil who was appointed as a Justice of the peace by a dedimus potestatum & commission of the peace came into court and took the necessary oaths for his qualification as such & took his seat accordingly Ordered that Daniel McNeill be overseer of the road in room of John McNeill Ordered that the admrs of John McMillan deceased sell the personal property of the deceaseds estate Ordered that Archibald McNeill Esquire Hector McNeill Angus Curry & James Smith be a committee to lay off for Barbary Smith one years provision for herself & family out of her deceased husbands estate agreeable to her petition Ordered that the road called the creek road shall pass round the orchard of William Ward instead of going through the same Ordered that James Sugg be overseer of the road in room of Jesse Lee Junr Ordered that John McIntagart Mr Kelleys Tom Hugh McColl Archd Patterson Randoll McDonalds John Morrison & Neill McEacharn work on the post road under Archd McQuilkin Page 360 [image 183a] Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock Tuesday April the 8th 1806 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Nicholas Powell Benjamin Lee Samuel Biggs & Robert Haills Esquires Ordered that Archibald McDugald be exempt from the payment of three polls for the year 1805 Ordered that John Barnes be overseer of the road in room of Newitt Pitman Ordered that Daniel McNeill be overseer of the road in room of John McNeill Bill of sale from Elizabeth Fowler to John Hawthorn Junr acknowledged Ordered that Henry Traywick be overseer of the road from Ashpole to the south line & that the usual hands work under him Ordered that the following Justices recieve the lists of taxable property in the following districts for this year Viz John Flowers - Capt Sterlings District Benjamin Lee – Barnes Thomas Sewell – Drakes Zachariah Jordon – Jordons John McEacharn – McEacharns Wm McNeill – McCoys Archd McNeill – McNeills W. McNeill – McArthurs Saml Bigs – Buies Nicholas Powell – Barnes Page 361 [image 183b] Wm Ward – Britts John Regan – Regans Thomas Barnes – Blount John Little – Littles Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors at the next Superior Court for the District of Fayetteville viz Thomas Sewell Andrew Fulmore John McNeill Albritain Drake Archd McNeill Junr Esqr & Matthew Powers Ordered that Daniel Powell be overseer of the road in room of Josiah Grantham Daniel McPhaul & Daniel Stewart who were bail for Duncan McMillan in a suit wherein Allen McLauchlan is plaintiff and Duncan McMillan defendant came into court and surrendered him in discharge of bail when the defendant was ordered in custody of the sheriff Ordered that William McNeill Esqr be overseer of the road from the Red Banks on Drowning Creek to Lowrys road & work the following hands to wit John Walker Malcom Locklier Levi Lockleir John Lockleir Chas Oxendine Jesse Oxendine James Lockleir & Major Lockleir Ordered that Duncan Brown be overseer of the road from Malcom McInnis mill to the red banks & that the following hands work under him to wit Dugald Graham Daniel Danielly John Danielly Andrew Danielly Duncan Ramsey John Walker Daniel McCallum Archibald Smith & Duncan McGirt Archd McGirt Angus Munroe Archibald McLean Daniel McLean & John McLean / Taylor / Ordered that Malcom McNeill be overseer of that part of the creek where James Barfield was formerly overseer and that William Speight be added to that district Ordered that Donald McDugald be overseer of the road in room and district of Malcom McNeill Allen McLauchlin was appointed constable in Captain McArthurs District who entered into bond with Nicholas McLauchlin and William McNair his securities Page 362 [image 184a] Ordered that Daniel Johnson be overseer of the road leading from Angus Gilchrists intersecting the post road one fourth mile from Archibald McEachans in room of John Curry and that Daniel McIntosh & Daniel McPherson be added to the hands who works under said Curry Administration on the estate of Daniel McEwen deceased was granted to Gilbert Taylor who entered into bond in the sum of three hundred pounds with Gilbert Sellers & Angus Taylor his securities Daniel Thompson an orphan now of the age of seventeer years was bound to John McCormaig untill he arrives at the age of twenty one years John Pope was appointed constable in Captain Barnes District who entered into bond with William Barnes his security as the law directs Administration on the estate of John Alexander deceased granted to Fanny Alexander who entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds with John Alexander & Isaac Sullivan her securities John Johnson appointed guardian to John Johnson a minor orphan who entered into bond in the sum of three hundred pounds with John Little his security The last will and testament of Philip Perry deceased proved by John Flowers and John Pope when James Terry was qualified executor to the same and returned an inventory of the estate of the deceased An amount of sales fo the estate of Theophilus Thompson deceased returned by administrator Deed from ? Musslewhite to Thomas Musslewhite acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to John McLean proved by John McNair Deed from Isaac Smith to Vaughn Hillburn proved by John Hillburn Deed from Angus Patterson to Hugh Molloy acknowledged Deed from Thomas Barnes to William Thompson acknowledged Deed from John McRee to Marmaduke Howell proved by Joseph Regan Page 363 [image 184b] Deed from Abraham Barfield to Philip Spears proved by Benjamin Lee Deed from William Ashley to William Michael Herring acknowledged Deed from John Rae to Angus Black acknowledged Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Wednesday April the 9th 1806 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Thomas Sewell Thomas Barnes & Nicholas Powell Esquires Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors to the next term / to wit / Alexander Thompaosn Jas Alford Henry Trawick Archd McAllen Wm McRee John Hester John McLain Richard Messer John Wilks John Watson Peter McEacharn Archibald Gilchrist Newit Pitman Josiah Grantham Joseph Grantham William Townsend Thomas Hill Danl McNeill Charles Pate Jacob Blount Junr John McNatt John McVicar John Pervit John Stewart Jesse Philips Sion Pitman Wiley Alford Moses Grantham Israel Campbell & Wm Hester Ordered that the bridge at Lumberton over Drowning Creek in future be a free bridge & that the county keep up the same & that William M.? be released from his bond for the same Ordered that Murdock McInnis be exempt from the payment of a tax on one poll for the year 1805 Ordered that Gilbert Brumble pay to Ferreby Cox? the sum of ? pounds for the maintenance of a bastard child for one year Page 364 [image 185a] Ordered that Wiley Alford pay to Susannah McDougald the sum of six pounds for the maintenance of a bastard child for one year Ordered that Angus McCallum be overseer of the road from James Alfords to Lowry Bridge & that the former hands work there Ordered that Sion Alford T. Jordan & Wiley Alford be a committee to settle with the administrator of Archibald McNeel deceased & report to next term Ordered that Matthew Kelly Constable be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for attending the Grand Jury 3 days at this term Ordered that William Ashleys hands work on the road on which they formerly worked leading from Griffen Bluff to Lumberton Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Colin Lindsey proved by James Stewarat Deed from Duncan McMillan to Daniel McPhauls proved by Duncan McMillan Deed from Thomas Barnes to Mathew Jones proved by Robert Jones Wiley Alford who stands charged with being the reputed father of a bastard child entered into bond for the maintenance of the said child Deed from Dempsey Fiveash to Dugald McKellar proved by Wiley Alford Amos Chansey a minor orphan now of the age of nine years was bound to William Hester untill he ? at the age of twenty one years Deed from Angus Culbreath to Daniel Culbreath proved by Malcom McEachan Inventory of the estate of Jesse Carrol deceased returned by administrator Deed from Alford Rowland to John Storm acknowledged The administrator of Absolam Atkison deceased returned an amount of sales of the estate of said deceased Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 365 [image 185b] Wednesday April 10th 1806 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Thomas Barnes Robert Haills Zachariah Jordan Esquires Deed from John McColl to Duncan McLeran proved by Angus Taylor Ordered that John Blount constable be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance during this term Ordered that the Treasurer of Publick Buildings contract for the building of a temporary jail to serve as county jail until the other jail is rebuilt Deed from Nathan Horn to Levi Holk & Elijah Holk acknowledged Court adjourned untill court in course Rt Haills Thos Barnes Zachariah Jordan Page 366 [image 186a] [these two pages are almost unreadable] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson in the Town of Lumberton on monday the 7th day of July 1806 Present the worshipful [unreadable] Archibald Currie was appointed constable in Captain McPhauls? district who enteredi nto bond with Archibald ? his security Deed from John ? to ? McMillan which was proved in South Carolina by the oath of Duncan Brown before Robert Grigg? Esquire by virtue of a Dedimus issued from this court was admited to record Account of sales of the estate of Daniel Johnson deceased amounting to £250.3 was returned by administrators Letters of administration on the estate of Duncan Currie deceased was granted to Angus Currie who entered into bond in the sum of three hundred pounds with Duncan McNeill and Archibald Currie his securities, at the same time he returned an inventory of the estate of sd deceased Deed from Malcom McNatt? to Absalom ? ? Page 367 [image 186b] [unreadable] Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Tuesday July the 8th 1806 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Sampson Bridgers & Thomas Barnes Esquires Ordered that Briton Britt pay to Trecy Looper [the sum] of seven pounds for the maintenance of a bastard [child] for one year Ordered that Jacob Blount senr? be overseer of the road in room of Thomas Hanks Ordered that Daniel McIntosh Daniel McPherson? and Murdock McLeod work Daniel Campbell? [overseer?] of the road as usual [unreadable] [Page 368] [image 187a] Much of this page is unreadable, designated by (/) (/) to Neil McEacharn was proved by [acknowledged inserted above] (/) to be registered (/) Neil McEacharn to William Humphrey proved by Thomas Barnes (/) from Hugh Brown to Joseph Wood acknowledged (/) Malcom Monroe? to John & Edward Currie proved by Archibald McNeil (/) William Humphrey to Daniel McNeil acknowledged (/) from Lewis Jenkins to William Thompson proved by William Thompson (/) from Thomas Davis to Roda Bullock proved by Josiah Barnes Esquire Deed from Labon & Esther Davis to Moses Hill proved by John Page Deed from Thomas Jackson to Neil McEacharn proved by John Little (/) that Thomas Sewell & Joseph Wood Esquires (/) Sampson Bridgers County Treasurer (/) Rowland Esquire was chosen Sheriff of this county for (/) who entered into bond with Robert Haills (/) and Jonathan Wishart his securities when the follow (/) were present to wit Danl McPhaul Duncan Campbell (/) McNeil Zachariah Jordan John McEacharn (/) Samuel Biggs Wm Thompson William (/) (/) child of coulor was bound to John (/) age of twenty one (/) [Page 369 – blank page] [End of County court minutes 1797-1806] County court minutes, North Carolina, Superior Court (Robeson County) – 1806-1813 (/) torn or otherwise too damaged to read [Deeds were always either "acknowledged in open court" or "proved by oath of...." and then ordered to be registered; to eliminate redundancy, these have been abstracted simply as "acknowledged" or "proved by...."] [image 220a is blank] [Page 1] [image 220b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held at the Town of Lumberton for the County of Robeson on Monday the Sixth day of October AD 1806 and in the 31st year of American Independence Present the Worshipful John Regan Archd McNeill William Ward & Joseph Newberry Esquires The Sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following Gentlemen where selected to serve as grand jurors duing this Term – To Wit: John Storm William Moore Benjamin Lewis Jacob Barnes John Barnes John McBryde Danl Barfield? John McKay Joseph Blount John Hammond? James Biggs William Hill Uriah Grantham Ordered that Abram Lawson be overseer of the road in room of William Ward Ordered that Daniel Mathews be overseer of the road in room Jesse Musselwhite Ordered that Joseph Councill be overseer of the road in room of John Smith Ordered that James Barnes be overseer of the road in room of Jesse Pitman Ordered that the following gentlemen attend the Superior Court from this County? Zachariah Jordan Alexander ? Robert Haills John Blount? (/) [Page 2] [image 221a] Deed from Christopher McRae to James McQueen proved by James McLennon Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Duncan McArthur proved by John McArthur Deed from John Stoddart & Rebecca Stoddart to Henry Wood which was acknowledged before John Insker Mayor of the City of Philadelphia was presented in Open Court admited to Record Ordered that the same be registered Deed from Daniel McNeill to Christopher McKay proved by Danl Campbell Deed from James McNeill [lined through?] Evers to James McNeill proved by John Regan Esquire Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Alexander Math(/) proved by Archibald Morison John Huston appointed Constable in Captain Sterlings district who entered into Bond with Benjamin Lee his security Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following Gentlemen as Jurors to lay of a road from the Fayetteville Road near John Hammons to the Raft Swamp road near Elisha Harrels. to Wit – James McNat Senr Jesse Harrel Junr William Carlisle Jesse Harrel Senr Elisha Harrel Caleb Baxley Daniel Shaw Jacob Blount Junr Jacob Blount Senr Daniel McDuffy Sherrod Fort? James Humphry John Blount and Joseph Blount Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 3 [image 221b] Tuesday October the 7th 1806 Court met according to Adjournment Present the Worshipful Malcom Nicolson John Regan & Archibald McNeil Esquires Ordered that James Lee be overseer of the road in room of Joseph Lee Ordered that John Britt be overseer of the road in room of Jesse Philips Ordered that Adam McKay be overseer of the road in room of William Watson Ordered that Noah Mercer be overseer of the Creek in room of Jonathan Wishart Ordered that the following gentlemen be summoned by the Sheriff to lay off a road from the Town of Lumberton the nearest and most convenient Course to the Bridge on the ten mile Swamp and report to next Term to Wit John Storm Robert Haills Charles Pate James Humphrey William Townsend Thomas Sewell William Humphry Joseph Newberry John Porter Jonathan Wishart Joshua Hawthorn and Henry Bird Ordered that Thomas Sewell Esquire be a Commissioner to Act in Conjunction with such Commissioner as may be appointed at the County Court of Cumberland to adopt some plan for rebuilding the bridge on big Rockfish where the post road crosses the same and that the expense incurred thereby so far as respects the County be a County Charge Ordered that Thomas Sewell Robert Haills & Peter Lamon esqrs be a Committee to Settle with Neil Brown Executor of the Estate of John Brown Present to next Term Ordered that John McCraney be overseer of the road in room of Daniel Evans Page 3 [image 222a] Ordered that John Pursel be overseer of the road leading from Gilchrists to the raft swamp bridge in the room and District of Randol Curree Deed from Daniel Gillis to Duncan McAllum proved by Duncan Campbell Deed from Thomas Barnes to Alexander Rowland acknowledged Deed from John McLean to James Smith proved by Archibald Gilchrist Deed from Neil McQuilkin? to Neil Wilkerson proved by Archibald Gilchrist Deed from William Coleman to James Low? Junr acknowledged Deed from William Hawthorn to Jonathan Wishart acknowledged Deed from James Lewis to Jesse Lee proved by Ichabud Davis Deed from Alfred Rowland to Gilbert McMillan proved by Robert Haills Deed from Abraham Lamb to Arthur Lamb acknowledged Deed from Anne Taylor to Michael Connor proved by Mathew Powers Deed from Alexander Rowland to Thomas Barnes proved acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Dugald McMillan proved by John McPhaul Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Isaac Smith acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Archd Morrison proved by Archd Gilchrist Page 4 [image 222b] Deed from Daniel Gillis to Duncan Mc(/) proved by Duncan Campbell Bill of Sale from Philemon Hodges to Catharine McNair proved by Duncan Campbell Deed from Edward Grnatham to Edward Hill proved by John Hendley Last Will and Testament of William Regan deceased proved by Christopher Merser? Deed from Kedar Lewis to John Lewis proved by Ichabud Davis Bill of Sale from Robeson Regan to Joshua Hawthorn proved by William Hawthorn Administration on the Estate of Meady Lamb deceased granted to Richard Lamb who entered into bond in the sum of two thousand pounds with Arthur Lamb & Joshua Hawthorn his securities Archibald Crawford appointed constable in Captain Littles District who entered into bond with Duncan Curry his security Thomas Sewell Esquire returned an Orriginal attacment against the Estate of Isham Williams at the Suit of Philip Bethea Esquire which was levied on five hundred acres of land called the plowed pond place near John Duncans lands by Evan Ellis Constable Ordered that the Sheriff sell the same Gilbert Cox prefered a petition praying for leave to turn the road leading from Lumberton to Griffins Bluff about one hundred below his mill when the prayer of the said petitioner was granted accordingly Duncan Campbell appointed guardian to William Jones Seaton who is a minor orphan – Said Campbell entered into bond with Mathew Powers his security in the sum of four hundred pounds Page 6 [image 223a] John Regan Executor of the last will and Testament of William Regan deceased came into court & quallified as such who at the same time returned an Inventory of said Estate which was ordered to be filed The Committe who was appointed to lay off for Barbara Smith one years provision out the Estate of her deceased husband returned their report which was ordered to be filed Hector McLean Randol Curry & Hector McNeill who was appointed a Committee to lay off for Sarah Curry one years provision out of her deceased husbands Estate made their report Court adjourned untill Tomorrow 9 OClock Wednesday October 8th 1806 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood William Norment & Malcom Nicolson Esquires Ordered that John Storm Robert Haills and Jesse Lee Esquires be Commissioners for letting out the building the Public Bridge across drowning Creek at the Town of Lumberton to the lowest bidder & they superintend the same that it be let out this term & to be completed before the [blank] day of [blank] next the Charge of Building it to be defrayed out of the Tax of 1806 also to be erected not Exceeding 20 feet above where the present Bridge stands Deed from James McNeil to Murdock Mcduffy proved by Roderick ? Page 7 [image 223b] Ordered that the following gentlemen be summoned to attend as jurors at the next Term to wit Archibald McCallum George Thompson Lemuel Thompson James Alford Warren Alford John Thompson Junr Daniel McCallum Dave Wilkerson John McPhatter John Wilby Alexander Watson Senr Thomas Hesterd? Isaac Milligan Job Baxley James Smith Richd Thomas James Kinley John Handley Thomas Humphrey Jacob Rhodes Ben. Blount William Thompson / road / Jacob Blount Junr Joseph Lee William Britt James Lee Daniel McNeil? Henry Purvis Thomson Powell William Thompson Barnabas Powell Daniel Powell Joel Pitman James Terry & John Price Ordered that Jonathan Wishart be appointed guardian to Nancy Spruce & Kay McKay minor orphans in the room of James Campbell resigned which was done accordingly when the said Jonathan entered into bond in the sum of two thousand pounds with Jacob Rhodes and Alfred Rowland his securities Ordered that Thomas Barnes John Storm & Jesse Lee be a committee to settle with James Campbell guardian of the orphans above named & report to next term The last Will and Testament of Benjamin Moore proved by Frances Conner ordered to be registered at the same John Applewhite qualified as Executor of the same Administration on the Estate of John Chisholm deceased was granted to Amilia Chisholm and Uriah Flowers who entered into bond in the sum of three hundred pounds with John Brock & Washington Cade their security Deed from Hugh McKay to Daniel Shaw proved by John McKay Page 8 [image 224a] Deed from Benjamin Moore to John Applewhite proved by Richard Powell Merideth Musslewhite an orphan child of the age of fifteen years was bound to John Dow? untill he arrives at the age of twenty one years Deed from John McNeil to Noah Pittman proved by Robert Haills Ordered that John Regan Esquire be guardian to John B. Brown and Catherine Brown who accordingly entered into bond with Jonathan Wishart his security in the sum of twenty six hundred dollars Deed from Thomas Barnes to Duncan Currie acknowledged Ordered that Jordan Phillips be overseer of the creek and that all the hands between Hawthorns mill path and below Peters Swamp work under him Ordered that the Executor of the last will & testament of William Regan deceased divide the property belonging to said Estate agreeable to Said Will Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 9 [image 224b] Thursday October the 9th 1806 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Thomas Sewell Samuel Biggs John Little Esquires Ordered that Elisha Harrels hands work under William Humphrey overseer as formerly Ordered that the Administrator of Meady Lamb deceased sell the perishable property belonging to the estate Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to view the old road leading from Lumberton to Fayetteville and also the rout contemplated for the new road according to Mr. Rhodes petition and report to next term which will be most proper to be kept up... / to wit / John Storm Robert Haills Charles Pate James Humphry William Townsend Joseph Newberry John Porter Jonathan Wishart Joshua Hawthorn Henry Bird Thomas Sewell & William Humphry... and also that the former order on Mr. Rodes petition be recinded Ordered that Daniel McMillan be overseer of the road in room of Alexander Johnstone Ordered that Jacob Mercer Constable be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance this term Ordered that John Blount Constable be alloweed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance during this term Page 10 [image 225a] Ordered that Peter Munroe be overseer of Littles Bridge on the Great Marsh in the room of John Little and that the former hands work under him Ordered that Jacob Pope be and is appointed standerd keeper for the County of Robeson that he be impowered to purchase such articles as may be necessary for the office that he be allowed by the Court compensation for his trouble for the safekeeping and other articles which are for the use of the county and to deliver the same when called for by the Court Court adjourned untill court in course Thos Sewell WWood BLee File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/18063078wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 40.3 Kb