Robeson County NcArchives Court.....Minutes, 1807 ************************************************ 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, 10:29 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1807 Page 11 [image 225b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson on the first? Monday in January and thirty first year of our Independence Anno Domini 1807 Present the worshipfull Needham Rowland William Thompson & Joseph Regan Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the Court selected the following gentlemen to serve as grand jurors during this term to Wit Jacob Rhodes Archibald McCallum James Alford John McPhater Job Baxley William Thompson Jacob Blount James Lee Daniel McNeil Henry Purvis Joel Pitman Warren Alford Ordered that David Torry Randol Curry and Archibald McNeil Esquires be a Committee to settle with John Curry Administrator of Peter Smith deceased & report to next term Last will & testament of Silas Atkins deceased proved by James McQueen and Wiley Alford & admited to record when Sarah Atkins Sion Alford James Alford & Warren Alford were quallified as Executors to the same Ordered that Randol Curry Archibald Gilchrist & Archd McNeil be a Committee to divide the Estate of John McArthur deceased agreeable to Law Ordered that Angus Gillis be overseer of the road in room of Duncan Murphy Ordered that Curtis Sugg be overseer of the road in room of Jesse? Barnes Page 12 [image 226a] Ordered that Gilbert Brumble pay to Lidia Wilcox the sum of seven pounds for the ensuing year to maintain a bastard child Ordered that John Blount constable bring to this court Rachel Simpson an orphan child to be dealt with as the court may direct Duncan Curry was appointed guardian to Malcom & Jennet Smith minor orphans and entered into bond in the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds with John Curry his security Deed from Murdoch McRae to James McQueen proved by Sion Alford Deed from Charles Thompson to Isaac Alford proved by Josiah Ratley Deed from Henry Franck to James Alford proved by Archibald McCallum Deed from Malcom adn John Buie to Archd Buie proved by Malcom Galbreath Deed from Effy Roderick Murdoch Daniel and Cameron to Abram proved by Sion Alford Deed from Isham Williams to Washington Cade proved by Aron Braswell The administrator of the Estate of Archibald McNeil returned the amount of the sales of said estate which was filed At the same time Sion Alford Wiley Alford and Zachariah Jordan who were appointed a Committee to settle with the said Administrator made their report when it appeared that he has fully administered according to law Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 13 [image 226b] Tuesday January 6th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Nicholas Powell Joseph Regan & Joseph Wood Esquires William King Esq produced a license [/] attorney took the necessary oaths & was [/] to practice in this court Ordered that Everit Lee be overseer in room of Daniel Powell Ordered that Solomon Wilkes be overseer in room of John Wilkes Ordered that the Secretary of State be directed to correct an error in a grant for 152 to Peter Smith No 1054 In the first written line instead of East insert North East and in the second course in places of South 22 West insert No 22 West so as to make the grant comformable to the plat thereto annexed Ordered that Danl [should have been marked out along with McNeil?] Neill McGill work under John Purcell overseer of the road and that John Malcom & Archd Wilkinson work on the post road where the said McGill formerly worked Ordered that Dempy Powell work part of the hands that formerly worked under him on the south side of ash pole and that he work from the south line to a certain stake agreed upon by him and William Barnes Ordered that the rest of hte hands on the north sode of ashpole work under William Barnes as formerly The petition of George Ikner? for permission to turn the stage road at the upper end of his plantation was granted and ordered to be filed Ansel Powell appointed constable in Capt ?s district and entered into bond with N Powell adn Philip Spear his securities Page 14 [image 227a] (/) Johnson apppointed constable in Capt Sterlings district and entered into bond with Bejamin Edwards his security Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Moore deceased was returned by his executor Edward Powers an child of the age of 18 years was ? bound to Nathaniel Smith untill he arrive at the age of 21 Sion Alford & David Torry Esquires who was appointed a Committee to settle with Randol Curry guardian to the orphans of Archibald McCormaig made their report, ordered to be filed The Administrator of Meady Lamb deceased returned an inventory of his estate which was ordered to be filed Ordered that Duncan McNeill be overseer of the road in room of Archibald McQuilkin and that the following hands work under him in addition to the former hands to wit Peter Kelly's hands Hugh McColl Hecktor McKenzie Alexander Nivans Archibald Graham Wm Munroe John Curry Duncan Johnson Danl McIntagart the McKays & Neill McNeill The Administratrix of the estate of Daniel Johnson deceased returned a statement of the settlement of said estate, ordered to be filed Ordered that James McNatt Senr be overseer of the new road leading from the Lumberton road near John Hammons to the Raft Swamp road Ordered that Henry Hammons John Hammons Nathaniel Revels James McNatt Junr John Stratford James Humphry Junr John Humphry and William Carlisle work on the last mentioned road Griffen Staton appointed constable in Captain Barnes district, entered into bond with Needham Rowland his security The commissioner who was appointed to contract for the building of the bridge on Big Rockfish reported that the same was bidd of by Hector McNeill for 160 dollars? and that the same be completed before the first day of June next, report was filed Page 15 [image 227b] The Administrator of the estate of Duncan Smith deceased returned an amount of the sales of the said estate, ordered to be filed Ordered that Absalom Pitman be overseer of the road in room of Benjamin Edwards Last will and testament of Godfrey McNeill deceased proved by Neil McNeill, ordered to be filed Ordered Jesse Harris Junr work on the Burnt Swamp Bridge in room of John Humphry Jacob Pope appointed Standard Keeper for this County who entered into Bond wiht John Pope his security Ordered that Daniel Buie Blacksmith be overseer of the road in room of Malcom Brown Deed from Neill (/) to Abram Paul proved by Abraham Paul Deed from John Hall Hatten to Archibald Maclachlin proved by Danl McLaughlin Deed from Benjamin Wood to Giles Williams proved by Absolum Williams Deed from Josiah Barnes and Albritton Drake to Archd McCallum proved by Nicholas Thompson Deed from Robert Haills to John Willis acknowledged Deed of gift from John Regan Senr to John Pope proved by John Regan Junr Page 16 [image 228a] Deed from Joseph Lee and Daniel Drinkwater to Harry Paterson acknowledged Deed from William Paull to Abraham Paul proven by Stephen Paul Deed from Daniel Patterson to Danl McLain Junr proven by Robert Haills Deed from Bengeman Wood to Duncan McAlpin proven by William Ashley Deed from William Waters Senr to James Lewis acknowledged Deed from John Fiveash to Archibald McCallum proven by John McCormage Deed from Albriton Drake to Henery Thompson proven by Sampson Bridgers Deed from Jesse Harrell Junr to John Humphry acknowledged Deed from Thomas Barnes and [to?] John Blount acknowledged Deed from Mary Newbery to Thomas Fort proven by Thomas Barnes Bill of sale from William Cook to David Torry proven by Angus Gilchrist Page 17 [image 228b] Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Duncan McCallum Senr acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to John McArthur acknowledged Deed from Thomas Barnes to Peter Lammon acknowledged Deed from Thomas Barnes to Peter Lammon acknowledged Deed from Thomas Barnes to Jonathan Roberts proved by John Blount Deed from Edward to Nancy Barfield acknowledged Deed from John Cade to William Kennedy proved by Angus Fulmore Deed from John Regan Senr to John Regan Junr acknowledged John Regan Junr Executor to the last will and testament of William Regan deceased returned an account of the sales of said estate which was ordered to be filed Deed from Benjamin Woods attorney in fact for Henry Wood to James Carter proved by Appy Carter Bill of sale from Daniel Paterson to John McLean Peter McLean Hugh McLean Charles & McLean proved by Matthew Powers Deed from Willis Barfield to Lewis Grimsby proved by James Torry Deed from John McLean & Archibald McLean to Henry Thompson proved by Warren Alford Page 18 [image 229a] Deed from Curtis Sugg to James Taylor proved by William Atkison The petition of Isabella Curry formerly widow of Daniel Johnson deceased praying that a Committee be appointed to lay off her dower out of her former husbands estate was reviewed & granted Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to lay off said dower accordingly to wit – Archibald Gilchrist John McPhaul David Torry Angus Curry Daniel Johnson Malcom Gilchrist Hector McLean Daniel McPhaul John Purcell John McEachen Peter McEachen & William Gilchrist Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Wednesday Jany 7th Page 19 [image 229b] Wednesday January the 7th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Regan Daniel McPhaul & David Torry Esquires Ordered that the county tax for the year 1806 be two shillings on the poll & the jail tax one shilling and six pence on the poll Ordered that Isaac Lee be overseer of the road in room of Abraham Lawson Ordered that Dawson Waters be overseer of the road? in Everet Lees district and that James Waters and William Lawson be added to the said district Ordered that Jesse Lee John McNeil & Zephaniah Leonard assess the town property for the year 1806? Robert Haills Esquire who was appointed Deputy Clerk of this court was duly qualified as such Deed from John Hawthorn to Charles McKinnon proved by James McQueen Deed of gift from Peter McArthur to Abram and Margaret Henderson proved by James McQueen Last will and testament of Duncan Wilkison decd proved by David Torry & Angus Gilchrist when John Wilkison qualified as Executor and Christian Wilkison as Executrix to the same Page 20 [image 230a] Deed from Richard Grantham to Richard Grantham Junior proved by Joshua Grantham Deed from Richard Grantham to Joshua Grantham acknowledged Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to lay off a road the nearest and most convenient way so as to miss Jacob Rhodes's Mill pond from Lumberton to the Ten Mile Swamp where the Fayetteville road crosses To wit John Porter Job Baxley John Jackson Moses Grantham John McNat Thomas Musselwhite Junr Jesse Musselwhite Senr Jesse Musselwhite Junr Hugh Brown Junr John Johnson Alexander Johnson Sherrod Fort Jacob Blount Senr Jacob Blount Junr Joseph Blount Joshua Parker & William Glover Deed from Richd Grantham Senr to Richard Grantham Junr proved by Joshua Grantham Elias Alford was appointed guardian to James Ard a minor orphan who entered into bond in the sum of six hundred pounds with Sion Alford his security Rachel Simpson a minor orphan was bound to Joseph Regan untill she arrive at the age of eighteen years she now being eight years of age The jury who was appointed to lay off a road from the Fayetteville road near ["Jesse Harrels" lined through] John Hammons to the road near Elisha Harrels made their report Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 21 [image 230b] Thursday January 8th 1807 Court met according to adjourment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Joseph Regan & Zachariah Jordan Esquires The committee who were appointed to settle with Neil Brown Executor to the last will & testament of John Brown decd reported which was ordered to be filed Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to lay off the dower of Nancy Lamb widow of Meedy Lamb deceased / to wit / William Moore Senr Jesse Lee John Storm Jacob Blout John Pope John Barnes Andrew Fulmore Newit Pitman Isaac Bird Henry Purvis Benjamin Blount William Thomson Senr William Atkison & Hardy Pitman and they report to next term Albritton Drake Esquire returned an execution against Thomas Taylor for the sum of Fifty? Two shillings & nine pence and costs at the instance of Archibald McCallum levied on one hundred and two acres of land the property of said Taylor on the south side of Ashpole joining the land Archibald McCallum and Henry Thompson Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that Joseph Wood and John Regan be appointed as a commity to act with the Tresure of the Public Building to contract with sum person to Repairing the Court house John Blount appointed constable in Captain Blounts district who entered into bond with John Regan his security Page 22 [image 231a] Fryday January 9th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood John Regan & Sion Allford Esqrs Ordered that Dugal Leach Silas Overstreet John Campbell & Negroes Archabald Gilchrist and his two Negroes work on the Post Road from John Campbells Bridge to John M'Phauls mill under Solomon Wolks Overseer Administration on the estate of Gordon Chase Deceased granted to David Legget who entered into bond in the sum of forty pounds with Jacob Rhodes his security Ordered that the hands working on the road under Jesse Council work the same from Cumberland County line to the North side of the little Marsh Bridge Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to divide the Perishable property of the Estate of Meedy Lamb deceased among the heirs of said estate [no list of gentlemen] Ordered that John Blount constable be allowed the sum of forty shillings for his attendance at this term Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to turn the old road leading from Lumberton to Fayetteville and also the point contemplated for the new road according to Jacob Rhodes petition and report to next term to wit John Storm Robert Haills Charles Pate James Humphry William Townsend Joseph Newberry John Porter Jonathan Wishart Job Baxley John (/) Moses Grantham John McNall Thomas (/)selwhite Jesse Musselwhite Hugh Brown & (/) Johnston Page 23 [image 231b] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors to the next Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions / to Wit / Jonathan Wishart Joshua Hawthorn Henry Taylor Simon Willis John Regan Junr Alexr McMillan Adam McKay Archibald Henderson Lachlin Curry Angus McGill Junr John Buie Famrer Jacob Barnes Silas Drake Charles Pate Daniel Buie (Blacksmith) Archibald Smith (Senr) Malcom McNeil John Cliburne John Brock John Storm William Townsend Colin McLachlin Ralph Barlow Benjamin Blount Hugh Brown James Smith Israel? Campbell and Mathew Powers Ordered that Jacob Mercer constable be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance during this term Ordered that John Barnes be overseer of the road in room and district of Newit Pitman Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as juros to the next Superior Court of the County to Wit Nevan McBryde Daniel McCallum John McGirt James Kinlaw Chirstopher Mercer William Munro Duncan Curry Archd McGill Needham Rowland Samuel Britts Peter McEachen Duncan McBryde Barton? Oginn Charles (/) Elisha Harrel Duncan Brown William (/) John Stewart B S Mathew Watson Danl (/) John McCormick Willis Lowe William Gilchrist Errick Legget John McLean William Kinlaw Malcom Borwn Jacob Blount Senr Benjamin Lee & Samuel Willis Ordered that the sheriff be allowed the sum of Seventy? pounds for his extra for the year 1806 Ordered that the Clarke be allowed the sum of twenty pounds for his extra services for the year 1806 also (/) of ten pounds for stationary Page 24 [image 232a] Saml Biggs Sion Alford [lined through] Orderd that Angus McCallum Cooper be overseer of the road in room of Warren Alford & that his brother John McCallum Angus McCallum carpenter and his hands also Doctor Jordan hands work under him on said road together with the former hands Court adjourned un[t]ill Court in Course Saml Biggs Sion Alford Zachariah Jordan Robeson County March 23 1807 At a Special Court held at the Court House in the Town of Lumberton on this day Present the Worshipful John Regan Joseph Wood & Joseph Regan Esquires James McQueen esquire Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County aforesaid presented his resignation as such which was accepted & Robert Haills Esquire was appointed Clerk Pro Tem Page 25 [image 232b] At a Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson on the first Monday Aprial and thirty first year of the American independence Anno Domini 1807 Present the Worshipfull Joseph Wood Sion Allford John McLain Esquires Ordered that Samuell Willis be overseer in the room and district of James Smith Ordered that John Curry be overseer in the room and district of John Culbreath Ordered that Archd McNeill Senr and Archd McNeill Junr and Alexander Patterson be a committee to settle with James McNeill administrator of the estate of John McMillan deceased and report to next term Ordered that John McBride be overseer of the road in room of Angus Curry Odered that Britton Britt pay to Treecy Looper alias Treecy Ivey the sum of Seven pounds for the maintainance of a bastard child for the past year Ordered that Jacob Barnes be oversser of the road in the area? from Thompsons Old field to where Sampson Pitman formerly lived and that the former hands work thereon Deed from David McCall to John McInnis proven by John Mc(/) Page 26 [image 233a] Deed from Robert Raford to Peeter Smith proven by Jacob Rhodes Deed from Neill Brown to John Ferguson acknowledged Deed from Jacob Barnes to Stephen Lee acknowledged Deed from Peeter Smith to Daniel Patterson acknowledged Deed from Thomas Butcher to Horasha Flowers proved by Jonathan Wishart Deed from Isham Ivey to Jonanthan Wishart proved by Silas Ivey Deed from Alexander Johnston to Robert Upton acknowledged The last will and testament of Joshua Ammons Decd proven by Jacob Rodes and Joshau Packer when Jacob Rhodes and Rebecka Ammons qualified as Executor and Executrix The last will and testament of Daniel McCallum proven by Sion Allford and Ellias Allford when Archd McCallum qualified as the same Page 27 [image 233b] The Committee who were appointed to divide the estate of John McArthur deceased made their report, ordered to be filed The Committee who were appointed to settle with the Administrator & administratrix of Patrick Smith deceased reported which was ordered to be filed The amount of Sales of the estate of John McMillan deceased was returned, ordered to be filed Flora McMillan was chosen guardian to David Alexander & Margaret McMillan who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred and sixty four pounds with John McMillan her security An inventory of the estate of Silas Atkins deceased was retunred by his Executors, ordered to be filed Margaret Howell an orphan child of the age of six years was bound to William Carlisle untill she arive at the age of eighteen Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 28 [image 234a] Tuesday April 7th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Thomas Sewell Sampson Bridgers & Duncan Campbell Esquires The following gentlemen were selected to serve as grand jurors during this term to Wit Hugh Brown Henry Taylor Simon Willis Alexander McMillan Angus McGill John Buie (/)b Barnes Archibald Smith John Storm Ralph Barlow Benjamin Blount & Mathew Powers Also Jacob Mercer was sworn constable to attend them Ordered that James McNeil & Randol Curry Esquires be a committee to examen the accounts of Neil McNeil guardian to Jennet McNeil & make report to next term ["Recinded" is written across the following] Ordered that John Storm Robert Haills and Jesse Lee be commissioners for rebuilding the bridge of Lumberton and that the same be erected as near the old bridge as may be so that it be not erected above the Main Street and that the building of the same be let out to the lowest bidder by the sheriff within one month from this term. The sheriff to supperintend the same and have it completed before next court with bond and security in the name of the Chairman of the Court the charge to be paid by the ? to be allow'd if ? Ordered that James Lewis Junr be overseer of the road in room of James Suggs and that the usual hands work under him Page 29 [image 234b] Ordered that Duncan Curry Guardian to Jennet & Malcom? Smith be empowered to sell one hundred acres of land lying in the County of Cumberland in order to satisy the debts of Peter Smith deceased father to the above mentioned wards Ordered that Briton Barnes be overseer of the the road in room of Michael Herring and that the former hands work thereon Ordered that William Munroe be overseer of the road in room of Peter Smith ["Recended" written over the following] Ordered that Moses Hill be overseer of the road in the room of Everit Lee and the usual hands work under him Ordered that Samuel McDugald be exempt from the payment of the tax on two hundred acres of land for which he was charged by mistake Jacob Barnes and Martha Barnes were appointed Administrator and Administratix of the estate of Josiah Barnes deceased agreeable to his Nuncupative Will ordered that the[y] be allowed to sell the perishable property of the sd estate John Campbell was appointed guardian to Jennet McNeil an Idiot who entered into bond in the sum of three thousand pounds with Duncan McNeill & Archd McNeil his securities The Administrators of the estate of Josiah Barnes decd returned an inventory of his estate, ordered to be filed Deed from Jesse Barnes to John Pope proved by Benjamin Lee Deed from William Ashely to John Vernon acknowledged Page 30 [image 235a] Deed from Daniel McCollum to Angus McCollum proven Deed from John Hammons to Samuel Hammons proven Deed from Michael Barnes to William Herring acknowledged Deed from Neil Carmichael to William Ashley acknoweldged Deed from Benjamin Wood attorney in fact for Henry Wood to William Herring proven by Duncan McAlpin Deed from James Black to Archd Buie proved by Allen Buie Deed from Nat McMillan to Archd Buie proved by Angus Buie Deed from Thomas Barnes to Peter Smith proved by Nevan McBryd Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Noah Mercer proved by John W Powell Deed from Benjamin Powell to Peter Smith proved by Hugh McPhail Deed from Peter Smith to Edward Curry acknowledged Deed from Joshua Grantham to Richard Grantham acknowledged Deed from Ishmael Roberts to George Moore proved by Lemuel Noyes Page 31 [image 235b] Deed from Thomas Barnes to John Kennedy proved by John Blount Deed from William Norment to Dugald Carmichael acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland sheriff to Dempsey Powell acknoweldged Deed from Benton Spears to William Herring proved by Philip Speirs Deed of gift from Colin Mercer Richard Mercer Christopher Mercer & John Mercer to Solmon Mercer proved by William Glover The Amount of sales of the estate of Meedy Lamb deceased was returned by the admrs of said estate, ordered to be filed The last will and testament of Griffin Hill proved by Josiah Grantham The administrator of the estate of John Chisholm deceased was returned and ordered to be filed The jury who were summoned to lay off the dower of the widow of Daniel Johnson deceased made their report, ordered to be filed The Administrator of the estate of Gorton Chase returned an inventory of the estate, ordered to be filed A Power of Atorney from Stephen Sterling to William Sterling proved by Lemuel Noyes Page 32 [image 236a] Bill of sale from John Hendley [and?] Lewis Thompson to John Hendley admited to record on oath of Needham Rowland Inventory of the estate of Joshua Ammonds deceased returned, ordered to be filed Molsey Campbell an orphan of the age of seven years was bound to Sarah Little until she arive at the age of 18 years Rachel Pinckney an orphan child of the age of three years bound apprentice to Sally Little untill she arrive at the age of 18 years Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Wednesday April the 8th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Thomas Sewell Esquire Ordered that John Storm John Regan and Robert Haills be a committe to settle the estate James Odam Deceasd Ordered that James Lilley be overseer of the road in the room and district of Henery Bulock Ordered that William Moore be overseer of the road in the room and district of Silas Drake Zachariah Jourdan Esquire was elected Clerk of this Court in room of James McQueen resigned who took the necessary oaths as such and entered into bond with Sion Alford & David Torry Esquirs Page 33 [image 236b] Ordered that the following Justices receive the List of Taxables in the several Captains Districts in this County Captain Littles...John Little Sullivans...Joseph Wood Newbery...Joseph Newberry Sterling...John Flowers Barnes...Benjamin Lee Drakes...Thomas Sewell Jordans...James McQueen Blounts...Robert Haills Biggs...William Norment McKay...William McNeil McPhatter...John McEachen Campbell...James McNeil Nicholas Powell Esquire returned an attachment against Benjamin Woods at the Instance of Needham Rowland for the sum of sixteen pounds five shillings levied on a tract of land on the south side of Ashpole joining lands of Slaughter Hill Thomas Hill and Needham Rowland suppose to contain one thousand two hundred acres more or less Nicholas Powell Esquire returned an Execution against Bennet Locklear for the sum of eighteen pounds and five shillings and 17/ cost at the Instance of William Hill levied on two hundred acres of land on the south side of the Meadow Branch joining lands of Slaughter Hill ordered that the sheriff sell the same William Ashley Esquire returned an Execution against William Taylor for the sum of ten shillings & costs at the Instance of John McNeil and levied on 49 acres of land the property of said Taylor on this side of Ashpole Swamp on Grassy Bog? ordered that the sheriff sell the same A Power of Attorney from Willis Taylor Ruth Taylor William Hill & Aaron Wise to James Hill proved by (/) Page 34 [image 237a] William Ashley Esquire returned an Execution against ? Taylor for the sum of Twenty six pounds eighteen shillings & six pence and Nine Shillings cost at the Inst of Burwell Vick levied on land on the No. side of Drowning Creek containing one hundred and fifty acres more or less the property of said Taylor by Ansell Powell Cons Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Nicholas Powell Esquire returned an execution against Willis Taylor at the Instance of John McNeill for the sum of one pound five shillings & ten pence and 9/ costs levied on lands of Willis Taylor on Grassy Bay by Ansell Powell Constable ordered that the sheriff sell the same William Ashly Esquire returned an execution against Isham Pitman for the sum of fifteen pounds four shillings & two pence with interest from the third day of March 1806 untill paid and 13 shillings cost levied by Lewis Johnston Cons on one hundred and fifty acres land the property of Isham Pitman Junr on the Great Bay near Capt Sterlings ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that the County Treasurer pay the Coroner the sum of forty eight shillings for holding an inquest on the body of Redding Thompson Ordered that Colin McLachlin be overseer of the road in room of Daniel McDugald Ordered that a Certain Negroe Woman named Lucy fomerly the Property of Colonel John Regan be liberated on the petition of said Regan he having entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with Jacob Rhodes his security Ordered that John Purcell Archd McNeill Esqr & John McPhaul be a committee to divide the estate of Daniel johnson deceased and report to next term Ordered that Gilbert Brumble pay to Fereby Cox the sum of (/) pounds for the maintenance of a bastard child for the past year Page 35 [image 237b] Ordered that John McBryde be overseer of the road in room of Angus Curry and work the former hands Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Thursday April the 9th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull John Regan William Ashley John McNeill Esquires Ordered that Archd McNeill Esqr (Baron) be and is hereby appointed Ranger in this County and allso Jonathan Wishart appointed Ranger in the same County Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to lay off the dower of Nancy Lamb widow of Meedy Lamb decd and make report to next court and that the same jury or any five of them divide the Perosnal Property of said Estate among the heirs James McQueen and Robert Haills Esqr was appointed Deputy Clerks for the County Court and Duly Quallified as Such Ordered that John Blount Cons be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance this term Page 36 [image 238a] Ordered that Jacob Messer be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance this term Ordered that John Storm William Ashley and Robert Haills be a Committee to Settle with John McColl admr and James Campbell Guardian of the Estate of John McKays orphan children and that they report to next term Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next County Court to Wit Kedar Hawthorn Isaac Smith John Shaw Irvin Grimsley Ben Edwards John Pope Giles Williams John Hawthorn Junr Jesse Philips John Hesters Jesse Lee Angus Black John Biggs Jacob Rhodes Jacob Blount Junr Mitchel? Biggs John Porter Moses Hill Angus McGill William Barnes (Horse Swamp) George Ikner Gilbert Sellers Archd Brown Dugald Graham Archd Henderson Duncan Brown John Brock & Angus McCallum / Cooper / Deed from John Donn? to John McNeill proved by Angus Taylor Alen McLachlin appointed Constable in Captain McKays District who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds with Thomas Davis & Archd McNeil his security Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 37 [image 238b] Friday April 10th [1807] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Robert Haills John McNiel & William Ashley Esquires Ordered that John McRae be overseer of the road in room of Lachlin Curry Ordered that Moses Hill work all the hands on the south side of Ashpole who formerly worked under Daniel Powell on the stage Road from the state line to the Edge of the North Run of Ashpole Order that Reston Powell be overseer & work all the hands on the North Side of Ashpole that formerly worked under Daniel Powell from the South edg[e] of the North Run of said Swamp to the plantation of Mrs. Rowland Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Alfred Rowland Esq the sum of Twelve pounds ten shillings paid by him to Charles Ivy for Building the Temporary Gaol by order of Court Ordered that the sheriff summon a Jury to lay off a road in the most eligible way leading from Lumberton to Fayetteville so as to miss the Nuisance? now on the Old Road Occasioned by Jacob Rhodes mill pond Court adjourned untill Court in Course Wm Ashley Rt Haills JMcNeill Page 38 [image 239a] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Begun and held for the County of Robeson on the first Monday in July and thirty second year of the American Independence Anno Domini 1807 Present the Worshipfull Joseph Wood Duncan Campbell John Flowers & Archd McNeill Esquires Ordered that Hector McKinzie and Duncan Johnston do work on and keep the Bridge formerly McKinzie's Bridge Ordered that Briton Barnes work the following hands (To wit) Elijah Bass Meredeth Barnes Jeecy? Barnes and John Popes Hands Ordered that Alexander Revins Archd Graham and Danl McMillen do work on the road leading from the Raft Swamp to the Lumber bridge under Danl McMillen Overseer Ordered that Randol Currie Archd McNeill Senr and Archd McNeill Junr settle with the Admrs of Danl McPherson Decd and reporte to next term Deed from Jesse Lee to James Barke acknowledged Deed from John Johnston to John Bethune proven by Duncan Bethune Deed from Duncan Little to John Johnston proven by Duncan Bethune Page 39 [image 239b] A Power of Attorney from Abram Dubois Senior of the City of Philadelphia and Mary L Dubois his wife to Abram Dubois Junior which did appear to have been acknowledged before Robert Wharton Esq Mayor of the City of Philadelphia was produced by the said Abram Dubois Junior and ordered to be Registered Deed from Angus Carter to Jesse Lee proved by William Moore Martha Barnes appointed Guardian to her daughter Martha Barnes and entered into bond in the sum of seven hundred and fifty pounds with Alfred Rowland her security James McNeil chosen guardian of Hugh McPherson? a minor orphan and entered into bond in the sum of three thousand dollars with Archibald McNeill his security Elkanah Hammons who was formerly bound to Elijah Revells was by the said Revells given up to the Court upon which he was rebound to Jacob Mercer untill he be 21 years of age he being now ten The Committee who was appointed to Settle with Neill McNeill former guardian of Jennet McNeill made their report which was ordered to be filed The Jury who was appointed to lay off the road so as to miss the Nuisance occasioned by Jacob Rhodes's mill pond reported ordered that the same be filed Court adjourned untill Tomorrow 9 oclock Page 40 [image 240a] Thursday July 7th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the Worshipfull Joseph Wood Nicholas Powell & Archibald McNeill Esquires Ordered that Howell Harrell be exempt from the payment of a poll tax in future Ordered that William McRee be overseer of the road in room of John Regan Ordered that Archibald McNeill Junior Archd McNeill Senr and Alexander Patterson Esquires be a committee to settle with James McNeill administrator of the Estate of John McMillan deceased & that they report to next Court Alfred Rowland Esquire was elected sheriff of this County for the ensuing year who entered into bond as the law requires with William Norment John Brooks & Alexander Rowland his securities the following Justices attending at the same time to Wit Thomas Sewell Joseph Wood Samuel Biggs William Thompson Needham Rowland Archibald McNeill Junr Archibald McNeil Senr? Peter Lamon William Norment & John Little Ordered that William Norment Samuel Biggs and William Ashley Esquires be a committee to settle with and work? with David Legget Guardian of the orphans of Robert Councill Deceased Page 41 [image 240b] Ordered that the order which was passed at last April Term directing the sheriff to summon a jury to lay off a road so as to miss the Nuisance occasioned by Jacob Rhodes's mill pond be recinded Ordered that the report of the jury who laid of the road by virtue of the above mentioned order be laid aside Deed from James Jackson to John Campbell proved by Mathew Kelly Deed from Abram Dubois Junr to Lemuel Thompson acknowledged Deed from Stephen Bryan to Jonas Meeks proved by Joseph Regan Deed from Joseph Regan to William McRee acknowledged Deed from John Mercer to William Glover acknowledged Deed from Jonas Meeks to William McRee proved by Joseph Regan Deed from David Rozier to John McLean proved by Joseph Regan Deed from Duncan McCallum to John McLean? proved by Malcom McInnis Deed from Jacob Guyton to Stephen Bryan proved by Joseph Regan Page 42 [image 241a] (/) was appointed Constable in Captain Sterlings District who entered into bond with William Barnes his security Neill McIntagart appointed Constable in Captain Campbells district who entered into bond with Archd McNeill and Daniel McMillan his securities Administration on the estate of William Barnes deceased was granted to William Barnes Junior who entered into bond in the sum two hundred pounds with John Flowers and Britton Barnes his securities Ordered that he sell the perishable property belonging to said estate Howell Harrell appointed constable in Captain Biggs District who entered into bond with John Humphry and James Biggs his securities Archd McNeill Esquire Randol Curry Archibald McNeill John McPhaul & John Pursell who were a committee to divide the estate of David Johnson deceased made their report which was ordered to be filed William Barnes who was appointed administrator on the estate of William Banres Senr Deceased returned an inventory of the estate of said intestate which was ordered to be filed Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 43 [image 241b] Wednesday July the 8th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the Worshipful Joseph Wood Peter Lamon & Nicholas Powell Esquires The sheriff having returned the Venire Facias the Court selected the following gentlemen to serve as Grand Jurors during this term to Wit William Barnes John Porter Kedar Hawthorn John (/) John Shaw Jesse Lee Jacob Rhodes Mittchell Biggs Dugald Graham John Brook Duncan Brown Angus McCallum & Moses Hill Ordered that the following Gentlemen be Inspectors of the (/) at the several Elections in this County for the present year To Wit At Major Alfords Senate Elias Alford Angus McLean Commons Alexander McLeod Gilbert Sellers at McBrydes Senate Thomas Davis Nevan McBryde Commons John Little & Duncan Campbell At McPhauls Senate James McNeill Daniel McPhaul Commons John McEachen Randol Curry At Lees Senate William Barnes William Herring Commons TL Hainey & John Flowers Page 44 [image 242a] At Lumberton Senate Joseph Wood & John Storm Commons Kenneth Black & Angus Patterson Ordered that all the hands who formerly worked under Dempsey except those who worked under William Barnes continue to work under said Powell on the South side of Ashpole Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Hector McNeill the sum of twenty pounds out of the Tax Collected for the year 1806 in part of claims due said McNeill for rebuilding the bridge across big Rockfish near Leggets Plantation agreeable to an order of Court for that purpose and that he be allowed for the same in the settlement of his publc accounts for said year Ordered that Joseph Wood and Thomas Sewell Esquires be a committee to settle with Sampson Bridgers Esquire Treasurer of the County and report to next Term Ordered that Sampson Bridgers Esquire be allowed the sum of £19.2.6 as commissions for collecting for the years 1801 & 1805 Inclusive and in full. Ordered that Thomas Sewell esquire be allowed the sum of six pounds for his Services in letting out the building of the bridge on big Rockfish in quality of commissioner for the County of Robeson Ordered that Abram Paul be overseer of the road in room of Jacob Pittman and that the usual hands work under him with the addition of Thomas Lowrey & Solomon Creel Ordered that Suky McDugald be allowed the sum of eight dollars in full for four months she has maintained a bastard child and for her lying in expenses Ordered that the administrator of the estate of Meady Lamb (/) sell the perishable property of said estate & make (/) to next Court Page 45 [image 242b] The Court having proceeding agreeably to the act of (/) to draw the Jurors to the next Superior Court the following gentlemen were drawn who are ordered to attend as such Ordered also that the sheriff summon them for this purpose to Wit Daniel Johnson Peter Lamon Richard Mercer James Pitman Neil Ray Angus McCollum John Regan Junr Absolum Suggs John Storme John McLain Laughlan McLain Ben Edwards Isac Alford Wm Normant Joseph Blount Archd Brown Noah Pitman Archd Willkingson Neil Smith Duncan McMillen Jordan Philips Jesse Harrel Junr Dugal Graham Danl Shaw William Hesters Richard Thomas Sion Alford William McRea and Malcom McEachnan Deed from Daniel Drinkwater and Joseph Lee to Noah Pitman proven by Hardy Pitman Jacob Mercer appointed constable in Captain Newberys District who entered into bond with Noah Mercer his security Sion Flowers appointed constable in Capt Barnes District who entered into bond with Nicholas Powell and Griffen Slalan his security Stephen Cox a bastard childe was bound unto Gilbard Brumble a man of Collour untill he arrive to the age of Twenty one years at the same time the said Brumble entered into bond with John Hawthorn Gentn? his security – he now being of the age of seven years Duncan Campbell Esqr came into court and made aplication and was appointed administrator to the estate of Daniel Campbell decd who entered into bond with Archd McNeill and Archd Crawford his securities Court adjourned until (/) 9 oclock Page 46 [image 243a] Thursday July the 9th [1807] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood John McNeill & Samuel Biggs Esquires An orriginal attachment was returned which was obtained by William Sterling agent for Stephen Sterling against Charles Stewart on which William Norment who was summoned garnishee was qualified in open Court and declared that he had given to Charles Stewart a note of hand for 12000 feet of Lumber at the ? William Ashley declared that the said Note of hand was deposited at his House for the purpose of Securing the sd Debt Ordered therefore that the said 12000 feet of Lumber be condemned to the use of the plaintiff and that the said William Norment deliver the Lumber above mentioned into the hands of the sheriff and that the sheriff sell the same & make return to next Court Ordered that William Barnes be overseer of the road from over the first Run in Ashpole on the East side of said Swamp to the end of his lane and the hands who formerly worked on this side of Ashpole under him be continued on said road Ordered that Thomas Waters be appointed overseer of the road in room of Absalom Pitman The sheriff returned a list of Insolvents for the year 1806 amounting to 55 polls which was accepted by the Court (/) Page 47 [image 243b] Ordered that John Storm John Regan Robert Haills and William Ashley or a majority of them be a committee to divide the estate of James Odum deceased among the heirs of the deceased and report to next Court Ordered that Allen McLachlin be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for attending the Grand Jury during this Term The Report of the Jury who laid off a road agreeable to Jacob Rhodes Petition at last April Term was received and confirmed on condition that Jacob Rhodes will put the said road so laid off in legal order and that he keep it up in sufficient & legal order during the term of twelve months and that he enter into bond with security for performing the same Jacob Rhodes and Alfred Rowland entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds for keeping the aforesaid road in order as above directed James McQueen returned an execution at the suit of Murdock McInnes against Angus McCollum for the sum of Eleven pounds eight shillings & three pence and nine shillings cost levied on one hundred and fifty acres of land the property of said Angus McCollum by James Chisholm Constable situated on the West side of Shoe Heel joining the lands on which the Widow McCollum now lives Court adjourned until tomorrow 8 oclock Page 48 [image 244a] Friday July 10th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the Worshipfull Joseph Wood William Ashley and John McNeill Esquires Ordered that the sheriff summon the folowing gentlemen as jurours to attend at the next County Court (To Wit) John Regan Junr James Smith James McRee Malcom McNeill Irvin Grimsley Giles Williams Noah Pitman (hog Swamp) Henery Bulock Nazeth Mitchal Isac Alford William Sterling William Humphrey Charles Pate Duncan Craford John Campbell Rodrick McNear Hugh McKay Angus Black Noah Pitman (LM) Joshua Hawthorn John McVicker William Townsend John Storm Hardy Pope John Barnes David Rozer Thos Musselwhite John Humphrey Sion (/) Jordan Phillips Ordered that John Blount be allowed the sum of forty shillings for his attendance this term Ordered that Jacob Barnes be alowed the sum of forty shillings for his attendance this term Page 49 [image 244b] Court adjourned untill Court in Course JWood Wm Ashley JMcNeill Page 50 [image 245a] [blank page] Page 51 [image 245b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held at the Court house in Lumberton for the County of Robeson on Monday the 5th day of October Anno Domini 1807 and in the thirty second year of American Independence Present the worshipfull Joseph Regan Archibald McNeill Duncan Campbell Esquires The Sheriff returned the Venire Facias and the Court selcected the following Gentlemen to serve as Grand Jurors during this term To Wit John Storm John Regan James McRee Noah Pitman William Sterling Duncan Crawford Roderick McNair Angus Black Joshua Hawthorn John McVicar Thomas Musselwhite Jordan Philips & John Humphrey and Jacob Mercer was sworn Constable to attend them Ordered that John McCormick Blacksmith be overseer of the road in room and district of Dempsey Powell Ordered that Absolam Davis be overseer of the road in room of Daniel Mathews Ordered that Gilbert Cox keep up the part of the road which lies below his Mill and his own hands and Isham Cox work thereon Page 52 [image 246a] Ordered that Gabriel Carter be overseer of the Creek in room of district of Jordan Philips Archibald Curry was appointed Constable in Captain McPhaters District and entered into bond with Edward Love his security Deed from William Hawthorn to Jacob Rhodes proved by David Legatt Deed from Silas Turner to Thomas Lowrey proved by John Sledd Deed from Donald McDonald to Alexr McDonald proved by James McNeill Deed from William (Neil?) McMillan to Daniel McMillan proved by John Munn Bill of Sale from Philemon Hodges to Peter McArthur proved by Daniel Morison Bill of Sale from Dond McDonald to Alexr McDonald proved by James McNeill Archibald McLean was appointed Guardian to David Curry and Barbara Curry minor orphans od Gilbert Curry who entered into bond with John McCormick his security Administration on the estate of Morgan Drury deceased was granted to Robert Upton and Sarah Drury who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with Joseph Regan and Elisha Berry? their security and at the same time returned an inventory of the estate which was filed Page 53 [image 246b] The Administrator of the estate of William Barnes deceased returned an account Sales of the said estate which was ordered to be filed Ordered that Richard Grantham Junior be overseer of the road in room and district of Joshua Grantham Ordered that Randol Curry Archd McNeill Senior and John Little Esquires be a committee to divide the perishable property belonging tothe estate of Danl McPherson deceased among the heirs of said McPherson and that they report to next court An execution against William Previt? and Washington Cade at the suit of Henry Thompson and John Thompson for the sum of seventeen pounds ten shillings and cost and returned by AB drake esquire levied on three hundred acres of land lying on the east side of Ashpole near the plowed pond the property of Washington Cade by Evan Ellis Constable Ordered that the sheriff sell the same AB? give credit for the sum of £3...10 Charles Ivey personally appeared in open court and being duly sworn declares that some time in the month of July 1803 being on the muster ground of Captain William Sterling when a quarrel arose between him the deponent and Absolam Pitman when he the said deponent bitte off a piece of the left ear of the said Pitman Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 54 [image 247a] Tuesday October 6th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful AB Drake Joseph Wood Joseph Regan & Joseph Newberry Esquires Ordered that Randal Curry be overseer of the road in room of John Purcell Ordered that Peter McEachen be overseer of the creek in room of and district of [blank] and that his own hands Archibald Gilchrists hands and Nevan McMillan Ordered that Mathew Kelly be overseer of the road in room and district of John Overstreet Ordered that Neil McNeill be overseer of the road in room & district of William McNeill Deed from William Trawick to Mary Curry proved by Henry Trawick Deed of gift from John Regan to Ralph Regan acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Alexander McArthur acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Neil Ray acknowledged Page 55 [image 247b] Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Duncan McLachlin acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Duncan McBryde acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Duncan McBryde acknowledged Deed from Samuel Dubois attorney in fact for Samuel Muker produced in Court and it being known that the subscribing witnesses thereto were both dead their handwriting was proved by the oath of Angus Gilchrist and the deed ordered to be registered Deed form Caleb Baxley to John Porter proved by John McNatt Deed from Murdock Lammon to McNair proved by John Little Deed from Daniel McLean to Neil McLean proved by Jacob Rhodes Deed from Malcom McNeill to Neil McQuilkin acknowledged Deed of gift from Ichabud Davis to James Barnes and others proved by Stephen Sterling Bill of sale from William Barnes to John Thompson proved by Francis C. Haines Bill of sale from Isaac Sullivan & [to?] John Regan proved by Thomas Harrington Page 56 [image 248a] Bill of sale from Bennet Smith to Thos Shanks proved by John Blount Deed from Joshua Ammons to William Herring proved by Richard Grantham Bill of sale form Turkle McNeill to Mary Ann Ferguson proved by Duncan McNeill Bill of sale from Daniel McNeill to James Ferguson proved by Duncan McBride Deed form Godfrey McNeill to Neil McQuilkin proved by Malcom McNeill Administration on the estate of Charles Pope deceased granted to John Pope who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with Philip Spiers and Mathew Powers his securities at the same time he returned an inventory of the estate which was ordered to be filed. Ordered that he sell the perishable property of said estate Archibald Crawford appointed constable in Captain Littles district who entered into bond with Daniel McArthur his security Administration on the estate of Thomas Shanks deceased & wife was granted to Isham Pitman Jacob Blount and William Humphry who entered into bond in the sum of fifteen hundred pounds with Sion Alford and John Regan their security. Inventory returned & filed. Page 57 [image 248b] Administration on the estate of Needham Rowland deceased was granted to Alexander Rowland and John Barnes who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred & fifty pounds with Nicholas Powell & Phillip Spears thier security Deed from Neill McLean to Daniel McLean proved by Sion Alford Joseph Wood esquire returned an execution against Randal McDonald and Daniel Buie Blacksmith at the instance of John Willis for the sum of seven pounds five shillings with interest from the 4th day of November 1805 till paid and 8 shillings costs. Levied on three hundred acres of land near the Raft Swamp the property of Daniel Buie Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 o'clock Wednesday October the 7th Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Sion Allford Sampson Bridgers Archd McNeill Esquires Ordered that Neill McDuffy be overseer in the room of John Stewart Page 58 [image 249a] Ordered that Duncan Campbell be noticed to appear at next court to show cause before Matthew Powers his security for a certain guardianship should not be released from this securityship? Ordered that the Prison Bounds in the town of Lumberton be extended so as to include the house and lot where on Mr. Noyes now lives Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Jacob Pope Standard Keep of Robeson County the sum of seven pounds seventeen shillings and two pence being the sum expended by him in the purchase of weights and measures for the use of said County Ordered that Richard Thomas be overseer of the road in room of Simon Willis Ordered that the Old Bridge on the Creek at the Town of Lumberton be sold under the Directtion of the Sheriff and that the money arising therefrom shall be appropriated to the use of the County Ordered that John Blount be allowed thirty two shillings for his attendance during this term Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Archibald McNull proven by John Stewart Deed from Archabald McNull to Stephen Paul acknowledged Ordered that Jacob Merser be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance this term Page 59 [image 249b] The Committee who were appointed to settle with the Administrators of Daniel McPherson deceased reported, ordered to be filed William Mooney an orphan child was bound to Samuel Johnston untill he arrive at the age of twenty one he now being thirteen The Report of of the Committee who were appointed to settle with David Legget Administrator of Robert Council was returned and filed Bill of sale from John Bailey to Thomas Shanks proved by Duncan Crawford Court adjourned until tomorrow 10 o'clock Page 60 [image 250a] Tuesday October the 8th 1807 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Sion Alford Archibald McNeill & John Regan Esquires Ordered that a former order which was passed at last July Term directing Wiley Alford to pay Susanah McDugald the sum of eight dollars for the maintance of a bastard child be resinded Ordered that Donald Stewart be appointed overseer of the road in the room and district of Duncan McNeill and that he work the hands that formerly worked under McNeill Wm Munroe excepted Ordered that Neill McIntagart be removed from office of constable and that Danl Graham be appointed untill next court to act as constable Ordered that Robert Bulock be appointed overseer of the road leading from Ashpool to Lowrie Bridge Ordered that the sheriff sumon the following gentlemen to attend as jurours to Next Term (to wit) Willis Loe Bengeman Lewis Lemuel Thompson George Thompson John Thompson Jacob Blount Danl Campbell John Biggs Edward Love John Pope James Stewart Randol McDonald Daniel Loe Page 61 [image 250b] Ervin Gremenfly Duglas Powell Hardy Pope Charles Pate Wm Townsand Giles Williams Ichabud Davis Nicholas McLaughlin Saml Storme Jonah Campbell Wm Moore Junr James Smith Thos Musselwhite Malcom McInnes Archd Henderson Angus McLain Neill Wilkington (Stitten) and Duncan Linklear William Sterling agent of Stephen Sterling vs William Norment garnishee In this case it is ordered by the Court that the defendant deliver up 12000 ft of Lumber to the Sheriff in time to be advertised for Sale at the next Term and that the sheriff return the money arising from the sale thereof to the next Term and be in full discharge of a note given tby the defendant and that unless he deliver the Lumber as above to the Sheriff at least ten days before the sitting of next Court then final Judgement be taken against the defendant and execution issued against him Ordered that Sion Alford Esquire take the deposition of John Huston in a certain suit now depending wherein Angus McCallum is plaintiff and Archibald Buie defendant and that the depositions so taken shall be read as evidence in the said suit Ordered that Finlay Chisholm be overseer of the road in room of John McInnis Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Richard Powell the sum of 4.2.6 for work done to the Court House by Oliver Raeling Page 62 [imgae 251a] Court adjourned untill Court in Course Sion Alford WMcNeill Zachariah Jordan File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/18073079wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 56.7 Kb