Robeson County NcArchives Court.....Minutes, 1808 ************************************************ 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, 10:31 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1808 Page 63 [image 251b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held at the Town of Lumberton on Monday the 4th day of January Anno Domini 1808 and thirty second year of our Independence Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Malcom Nicolson & Duncan Campbell Esquires The Sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this Term To Wit James Smith Daniel Lowe Benjamin Lewis Samuel Storm Neill McQuilkin Willis Lowe Ichabud Davis Charles Pate Daniel Campbell William Townsand Dougald Powell Hardy Pope Jacob Blount Alexander Rowland Charles Moore William Sterling and Malcom McNeill where were appointed Justices of the peace by the last General Assembly came into Court and took the necessary oaths for their quallification as such Ordered that Peter McGeachy be overseer of the road in room of John McCrainey Page 64 [image 252a] Ordered that Duncan Campbell Nevan McBryde and Angus Campbell be a Committee to lay off for Margaret Campbell widow of John Campbell deceased one years provision out of the estate of her deceased husband Ordered that Nathan Powell be overseer of the road from Mrs Rowlands plantation to the run of Ashpole in room of Reston Powell Ordered that Britton Britt Silas Ivey and Isaac Lamb work in future on the Creek Road under John Britt overseer Ordered that Emanuel Lamb be overseer of the Creek in room of Malcom McNeill & that Panuel Lamb work as a hand under said overseer The last Will and testament of John McMillan deceased proved by William Gilchrist the Executors to which refusing to act. Adminsitration on the estate of the said John McMillan granted to John McCorvey who entered into bond in the sum of three thousand dollars with Murdoch McMillan and William Gilchrist his securities The last Will and Testament of Duncan Bowe? Decd proved by Nevan McBride and John Stewart when Daniel Mathews was appointed administrator who entered into bond in the sum of one thousand pounds with Daniel Campbell and John Stewart his securities Neill Brown appointed Guardian to Neill Johnson a minor orphan and entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds with William McNeill his security Page 65 [image 252b] John Biggs appointed constable in Captain Biggs district who entered into bond with James Kelly his secuirty Administration on the estate of Henry Pope deceased granted to Benjamin Lee and Jacob Pope who entered into bond in the sum of fifteen thousand pounds with William Sterling and John Stewart their securities The last Will and Testament of John Campbell deceased proved by Christian Campbell when Margaret Campbell was appointed administratrix to the estate of the said John Campbell and entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds wiht David Mathews her security at the same time she returned an inventory of the estate which was ordered to be filed An acount of sales of the estate of Morgan Drury returned, ordered to be filed Ordered that John Little and Alexander Patterson take the examination of Mrs Mary Thomas and Mrs Elizabeth Goodman relative to their willingness to sign deeds of conveyance for certain lands lying in the County of Jones in this state which was conveyed by George Thomas and Timothy Goodman Deed form Henry Pope to James Carter proved by Jacob Pope Deed from William P Mix to Stephen Pledger proven by Robert Bulard Page 66 [iamge 253a] Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Hector McLain proven by Hector M'Lain Deed of gift from Hezekiah Thompson to William Thompson Senr proven by William Thompson Junr Deed from John Hamons to John Humphrey acknowledged Deed from Samuell Pitman to Jesse Pitman proven Deed from Addam Ivey to Henery Pope proven by Jacob Pope Deed Alford Rowland Esqr to Joseph Smith acknowledged Deed from Sion Cox to Kindrad Britt acknowledged Deed from Stephen Sterling to John Sterling proven by William Sterling Deed from Charity, Archd, and Angus Patterson to Alexr Johnston proven by John Stewart Page 67 [image 253b] Deed from Tekel Taylor to Lewis Johnston proved by John Gowrng Deed from Needham Rowland to Lewis Johnson proved by John Deed from Daniel Shaw to James McNatt acknowledged Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 o'clock Tuesday January 5th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood Duncan Campbell & Charles Moore Esquires Ordered that James Barnes be overseer of the road in room of John Barnes Ordered that James Lowery be permited to open a new road round his own plantation and that he keep open the old road round said plantation untill he put the new road in such order that overseer will receive it Moses Hill who was appointed a Justice of the peace for this County was Quallified as Such Page 68 [image 254a] Ordered that Randol Curry Archibald McNeill and Angus Curry be a Committee to settle with Marion McPherson Guardian of Hugh McPherson and that they report to next term Ordered that a negro fellow named Peter the property of Sarah Atkins be allowed to carry a gun on his mistresses land Ordered that Joseph Wood esquire keep up a Toll Bridge across the Great Swamp at his plantation and keep the said Bridge and Cause Way in Complete order for the term of twenty years form term and that he receive the following toll To Wit For ...Cents Waggon & Team ...50 A Cart Chair & Horse...25 Man & Horse...10 a Lead Horse...5 A foot Traveller...5 Live Stock each head...2 ½ Every Hoggshead Rolled...25 Ditto Barrell...2 ½ And that the said Joseph Wood enter into Bond and Security in the sum of two thousand dollars for keeping the said Bridge accordingly Ordered that the hands that formerly worked on the said Swamp be compelled to work on the road from Lumberton to the aforesaid Bridge Bill of Sale from Neill McMillan to William Baxley proved by James McNeill Deed form Lewis Thomas to Benjamin Thomas proved by John Regan Page 69 [image 254b] Deed from Peeter Craford to Angus Campbell proven Deed from William Thompson Sion Allford and Zach Jordan to Archibald Henderson proven by John McLain Deed from Rasha Hamons to Thomas Butcher proven by Willis Hamons Deed from Simon Ransom to Thomas Townsend proven by Nathan Pitman Power of attorney from Kader Hawthorn to Joshua Hawthorn proven by Willis Hamons Deed from Alfred Rowland Esqr to Joshua Grantham acknowledged Deed from John Roe to Joshua Hawthorn acknowledged Deed from Everit Lee to William Britt Senr proven by William Britt Junr Deed from Everit Lee to William Britt Senr proven by William Britt Junr Deed from John Hawthorn Junr to John Brumble proven by Isac Smith Page 70 [image 255a] Deed from Bengeman Lee to Giles Williams acknowledged Deed from Elizabeth Rowland to Samuel Rowland proven by James Lee Deed from Slaughter Hill to Needham Rowland acknowledged Deed from Isac Sulivan to Nancy Graham acknowledged Deed from Isac Sulivan to George Ikner acknowledged Deed from Richard Grantham Senr to William Herring proven by Joshua Grantham Deed from Needham Rowland to William Herring proven by Slaughter Hill Deed form John Powers to Duncan Currie proven by Thomas Mussellwhite Ancel Powell appointed constable in Capt Barnes District who entered into bond as the Law directs with Moses Hill his security Page 71 [image 255b] Archibald McNull Randol Curry and John Little who were a Committee to divide the perishable property of Daniel McPherson deceased reported, report filed Deed from Charles Barker to Malcom McNall proven by Jacob Rhodes Deed from John Kanady to Spencer Caldwell proven by A Patterson Deed from John Willis to William Hawthorn acknowledged Deed from Thomas Barnes to William Norment proven by William Moore Deed from Elias Barnes and Thomas Barnes to William Norment proven by Alexr Rowland Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Wednesday Janary 6th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Peeter Lamon A McNeill John M'Lain & Moses Hill Esqrs Page 72 [image 256a] Ordered that Bengeman Lewis be appointed overseer of the road in the room of William Moore and that the hands work under him Ordered that William Thompson (road) be and is hereby apointed overseer of the road from his own house to Lumberton and that he work his own hands James Hamons Hezekiah Thompson & William Spikes Duncan McNull vs Angus Buchan & Peeter Brown Archd Craford being sumoned garnishee appeared in Court and says that he is indebted to Angus Buchan the sum of £5..1 the above sum is condemend in his hands for the benefit of the Plaintiff's judgement when recovered Ordered that Josiah Inman be overseer of the road in the room of James Lee Ordered that Malcom McNull be allowed the sum of twenty pounds in full for his own and Hector M'Neills charges for building the bridge across Bigg Rockfish Ordered that Joseph Wood and Thomas Sewell Esqrs be a Committee to act in conjunction with the Tresure of Public Buildings to examine the new jail lately built and report to the next term Ordered that the County Tax for the year 1807 be two shillings and six pence and Jail Tax six pence and sixpence for the Old Jail amounting in the whole three shillings and sixpence Ordered that the sheriff be allowed the sum of twenty pounds for his extra service in the year 1807 Page 73 [image 256b] Ordered the Clark of this Court be allowed the sum of twenty pounds for his extra service and the sum of three pounds for stationary for the year 1807 Ordered that Bengeman Lee and Robert Haills and William Ashley be a Committee to divide the property of Meedy Lamb decd among his heirs and report to next term Ordered that James Stewart be fined the sum of forty shillings for intoxication when on the Grand Jury Amount of Sales of the Estate of Meedy Lamb was returned by the executor of his estate, ordered to be filed Joel Bolton a minor orphan of the age of seven years and ten months was bound to Daniel Patterson untill he arrives at the age of twenty one The Administrators of the Estate of Needham Rowland deceased returned an inventory of his estate, ordered to be filed Ordered that John Regan Esquire be allowed to turn the road leading from Elizabeth to Lumberton round part of his plantation agreeable to his petition The Executor of the last will and testament of William Regan deceased returned the account of sales of his estate, ordered to be registered Ordered that Bengeman Lee William Ashley and Robert Haills the Committee appointed to divide the estate of Meedy Lamb Decd among the heirs of said decd be a Committee to settle with the Admr and report to next term Page 74 [image 257a] Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Thursday January 7th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present Sion Alford Alexander Rowland & John McNeill Esquires Ordered that John Powell be overseer of the Creek in room of Samuel Storm Administration on the estate of James Rowland Decd was granted to James Lee who entered into bond with John Hesters and Irvin Grimsley his security in the sum of two hundred pounds. An appeal from this Decree of the Court to the Superior Court was prayed and granted Ordered that Robert Haills William Ashley and John McNeill be assessors of town property for the year 1807 The administrator of the estate of Meedy Lamb returned an account of Sales of said estate which was ordered to be filed The Administrators of the estate of Needham Rowland returned an Inventory of his Estate which was ordered to be filed Page 75 [image 257b] Bill of sale from John Powell to Jacob Rhodes proved by John Brook Bill of sale from John Brook to Moses Hill acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills former Sheriff to John McKay acknowledged Deed from Elias Barnes & Thomas Barnes to William Norment proved by Alexander Rowland Deed from William Norment to James Humphrey acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills Sheriff to John Willis acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills esquire to John P. Martin acknowledged Deed from John P. Martin to Jesse Lee acknowledged Deed from Elias Barnes and Thomas Barnes to John P. Martin proved by Jesse Lee and Zephaniah Leonard Thomas Davis entered his bond as entry taker of this County in the sum of two thousand pounds with Jacob Rhodes and John Brook his security Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 76 [image 258a] [blank] Page 77 [image 258b] Friday January 8th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Sion Alford Charles Moore and John McNeill Esquires Administration on the estate of Joseph Belton Deceased was granted to Jesse Lee & Zephaniah Leonard who entered into bond in the sum of two thousand pounds with Robert Haills and Alfred Rowland their securities Ordered that the following gentlemen be summond by the sheriff to attend the Superior Court of this County as Jurors at the next term To wit Archibald McPhatter Warren Alford John McLean / esq? / Abram Paul / Junr / Mathew Jones Angus Patterson Grefen Statton Albritton Drake Alexander Little Alexr McNeill Angus Low Randal Curry John McPhatter William Barnes Neill McNeill / miller / James Biggs / Junr / Benjamin Thomas Archd McNeill esquire John Stewart Rodick McNear Hardy Councill James Lee Neill McAlpin William Odom Jesse Lee (widows son) Jacob Blount Junr Sampson Pitman Hector McMillan William McNeill Esqr & Patrick Smith Page 78 [image 259a] Ordered that the following gentlemen be summoned by the Sheriff as Jurours to next term (To wit) Angus Black William Brown Junr Malcom McNeill Wm Humphrey Archd McKay Alexr Watson John Pope Joshua Hawthorn Charles Thompson Elias Alford Jacob Rhodes Gilbert Sellars John Campbell Danl McNeill Angus Murphy Malcom Murphy Philip Spears Archd McCollum Archd Gilchrist Gilbert Layton John Regan Junr Dugald McMillin Robert McLaughlin John McPhaul Danl Wilkingson John Willis John Humphry Duncan McNeill and Malcom McInnis Ordered that Evan Ellis Constable be alowed the sum of Twenty four shilling for his attendance on the Grand Jury this term ("resind?") Ordered that Jacob Mercer be allowed the sum of forty shillings for his attendance as Constable this term Sion Alford Esqr who was appointed ranger in Capt Jourdans District Quallified as such Ordered that John Blount be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance at this term William Sterling agent of Stephen Sterling vs William Norment garnishee Ordered by the Court in this case that as William Norment neglected to Comply with the order made Page 79 [image 259b] at the last term that he should Deliver up 12000 feet of lumber to the Sheriff at least ten days before this Court to be sold on acct of the plaintiffs Judgment which quantity of Lumber he confesed on his garnishment that he was Indebted to Charles Stewart the orriginal Defendant in this suit that a Jury be empanelled to ascertain the value of 12000 feet of Lumber as aforesaid and that Judgment be entered against William Norment for the amount of their valuation – the following Jury was empanelled accordingly (to wit) Irwin Grimsley Israel Campbell William Moore George Thompson Lemuel Thompson Nicholas McLachlin John Hesters James Lee Newit Pitman Isaac Sullivan Rowland Edwards & Richard Lamb Who find the value of 12000 feet of Lumber to be sixty pounds & the Court direct Judgt to be entered against William Norment for that sum to be applied to the payment of the plaintiffs Judgment Page 80 [image 260a] Ordered that Sion Alford and Thomas Sewell Esquires be a Committee to Settle with the administrator of Theophilus Thompson Deceased and that they report to next Court Sion Alford C Moore Junr JMcNeill Page 81 [image 260b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson at the Town of Lumberton on the first Monday in April and 32d year of Our Independence Anno Domini 1808 Present the Worshipful William Ashley William Ward & William Sterling Esquires Ordered that Archibald McDugalds mark be a Crop in the right Ear a Slit in the left and a half moon over the same Ordered that William Kinlaw be overseer of the road in room of Samuel Willis Ordered that Neill Thompson be overseer of the road in room of Joseph Councill Ordered that Daniel McDuffy be exempt from the payment of the tax on one white poll given in by mistake Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following gentlemen as a Jury to lay off the Dower of Elizabeth Pope out of her Deceased husbands estate /viz / Angus Taylor Charles ? John Storm William Ashley John McNeill Geo Grimsley William Ward Henry Purvis William Atkison Robert Haills Israel Campbell Stephen Sterling Francis Hayes? Benjamin Edwards Isaac Bird & Ichabud Davis Page 82 [image 261a] Ordered that the following gentlemen be a Committee to divide the Estate of Henry Pope Decd among the heirs (viz) William Ashley Francis L Haynes John Storme and Robert Haills Deed from Alfred Rowland to John McKillen acknowledged Deed from Moses Parker to William Ward proven by William Lawson Deed from Rodrick Stewart to Peeter Johnston proven by Danl Johnston Deed from John Smith to Archd McMillen proven by John Little Deed from Thomas Barnes to Mary Bell proven by Saml Storme Deed from Isac Sulivan to Archd Crawford acknowledged Deed from Richard Merser to William Glover acknowledged Deed from Moses Hill to Zabon Davis acknowledged Page 83 [image 261b] Deed from Isaac Alford to John Peterson proven by William Morris Deed from Mathew Powers to Pearce Caleham proved by Archd Crawford Deed from Isaac Sulivan to Archd Crawford acknowledged Deed from John Cox to Gilbart Brumble proven by Jesse Ivey Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Tuesday April 5th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull John Regan John M'Lain Malcom M'Neill Esquires Ordered that John Humphrey be overseer of the road in the room of James McNatt The sheriff returned Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this term Duncan McNeill William Brown Malcom McNeill John Pope Joshua Hawthorn Archd Gilchrist John Regan John Humphrey Jacob Rhodes Angus Murphy Malcom Murphy Danl McNull John Willis Elias Alford and Archd McCalum and at the same time Even Ellis was sworn as Constable to attend them Page 84 [image 262a] A mortgage from Jesse Lee to John P. Martin proven by Angus Taylor Ordered that Edward McEachnan be exempt from working on all roads except keeping up the bridge of John McEachnan across Drownding Creek Ordered that Stephen Lee be overseer of the road in room of James Lilley Ordered that Duncan Currie be overseer of the road from Gilchrists Bridge to Danl McDonalds and work all the hands from Beaverdam Bridg to Gilchrists Ordered that Briton Britt pay to Treecy Ivey the sum of five pounds for the maintenance of a bastard for one year Ordered that Neill Rea be overseer of the road in the room of Solomon Wilks Ordered that Archd Barfield be overseer of the road in the room of Moses Hill Deed from John Fiveash to Saml Braswell proven by Malcom Murphy (scratched out) Bill of sale from Lazarus Whitehead to Mary McAlpin proven by Randal Currie Deed from Henry and Margret Trawick to Duncan McCormeck proven by Neill Murphy Page 85 [image 262b] Deed from Elizabeth Fiveash? to John Fiveash proved by Malcom Murphy Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance this term Deed from Robert Haills to Joseph Belton proved by Alfred Rowland Deed from Neill Gillis and wife to John Bethune proved by Gilbert Murphy Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Ordered that Even Ellis allowed the sum thirty two shillings for his attendance this term Page 86 [image 263a] Wednesday April 6th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull William Ashley Sampson Bridgers & Archibald McNeill Esquires Ordered that Patrick Johnson work on the road from Gilchrists Bridge to Archibald McEacherns under Neill McDuffy overseer Ordered that Allen McLachlen Constable be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance on the Grand jury last July term Ordered that William Sterling Francis L Haines and Jacob Pope be a Committee to divide the Real and personall Property belonging to the Estate of Wright Legget deceased so as to lay off for Erick Legget his share of said property Ordered that Andrew Sinclair be overseer of the road in room of William Munroe Ordered that Hector McKenzie keep the Bridge on the little Marsh in good and sufficient order Page 87 [image 263b] Ordered that Alexander Johnson be allowed to alter the road leading by his plantation and that he put the road so altered in good & sufficient order Malcom McNeill Esquire returned an execution against Spencer Gilbert and George Goodwyn for the sum of twenty four dollars and eight shillings constables fees at the Instance of Zephaniah Leonard levied on 520 acres of land the property of George Goodwin Ordered that the sheriff sell the same John McNeill Esquire returned an execution against John Gunn at the suit of Zephaniah Leonard for the sum of twenty two dollars and fifty cents with Interest till paid levied on one town lot the property of said Gunn in the Town of Lumberton opposite Robert Haills Esquire Ordered that the sheriff sell the same An Inventory of the estate of Isham Sealy was returned by his Administratrix Administration on the estate of Isham Sealy was granted to Hatty Sealy who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds with James Lewis her security An Inventory of the estate of Henry Pope was returned by his administrators Page 88 [image 264a] Allen Harrington a minor orphan now of the age of six years was bound to Benjamin Jenkins untill he arrive at the age twenty one An Inventory of the estate of John McMillan deceased was returned by his administrator Richard Lamb was appointed guardian to Polly Lamb Stephen Lamb Nancy Lamb and David Lamb minor orphans who entered into bond in the sum of four hundred pounds with John Hawthorn and Nathan Hawthorn his securities Administration on the estate of Joseph Arnet granted to Sally Delone who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred dollars with Samuel Rowland and Zadock Arnet her securities Benjamin Lee Esquire was constituted guardian to Sarah Ann Pope a minor orphan when he entered into bond in the sum of one thousand pounds with John Pope his security Wiley Alford Constable renewed his bond Shadrach Howell appointed constable in Captain Sullivans District who entered into bond with Benjamin Blount his security Page 89 [image 264b] Joshua Grantham appointed constable in Captain Barnes District who entered into bond with Moses Hill and Moses Grantham his securities John Pope appointed guardian to Willis Pope a minor orphan who entered into bond in the sum of two thousand pounds with Benjamin Lee his security Robert Haills esq appointed Coroner of this County who entered into bond in the sum of eight hundred pounds with Alfred Rowland and James McQueen his securities Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Thursday April 7th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood William Ashley Alexander Rowland & Joseph Regan Esquires The administrator of Joseph Belton returned an inventory of the estate Page 90 [image 265a] Bill of sale from Margaret McNamara to Mary McNamara proved by Samuel Noyes Ordered that the following gentlemen receive the lists of taxable property in their respective districts for the year 1808 Captain Littles district...John Little Sullivans...John Regan Senr Newberrys...Joseph Newberry Sterlings...John Flowers Barnes...Alexander Rowland Drakes...Thomas Sewell Jordans...James McQueen Blounts...Robert Haills Biggs...Malcom McNeill McKays...William McNeill McPhatters...John McEachan McNeills...James McNeill Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next term Britton Britt Nathaniel Hawthorn Richd Lamb Malcom Buie (B Swamp) Danl Buie (little) Page 91 [image 265b] Benjamin Humphry Jesse Harrel Mathew Kelly Job Baxley Moses Grantham James McNatt Charles Pate James Barnes (HS) Abram Barfield George Grimsley Nicholas McLachlin Nazara Mitchel William Moore Junr Wiley Alford Archibald Henderson Absalom Davis John McCraney John McPhaul John McEachen Neill Ferguson John Gilchrist Duncan McFatter Robert McLachlan Benjamin Edwards Marmaduke Howell The Committee who were appointed to settle with Marion McPherson guardian of Hugh McPherson reported Nicholas Powell esquire returned an execution agt Willis Taylor at the suit of Joseph Lee for the sum of fifty shillings and eight shillings constable fees levied on 150 acres of land the property of said Taylor joining Thomas Hill by Ansel Powell Constable Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that Furney Barfield be overseer of the road in room of James Lee Ordered that John Pope be overseer of the road in room of Curtis Sugg and that the following hands be added to the said road to work under John Pope to Wit Jacob Popes hands John Popes hands Jethro Barnes Meredith Barnes & Jordan? Ivey Page 92 [image 266a] James Chisholm appointed constable in Captain Jordans District who entered into bond with James McQueen his security It having been represented to the Court that Duncan McAlpin had deserted his family Ordered that John McAlpin and Nathaniel McAlpin children of the said Duncan McAlpin be bound to Malcom McMillan Grandfather to the said children Ordered that William Ashley John Regan and Alexander Rowland Esquires be a committee to settle with John McColl & Neill McGill admrs of John McKay deceased and that they report next term Court adjourned untill Court in Course JWood Jo? Regan Alexr Rowland Page 93 [image 266b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Begun and held for the County of Robeson at the Court house in Lumberton on the first Monday in July and 32nd year of Our Independence AD 1808 Present the worshipfull Archd McNeill Senr Archd McNeill Junr & James McNeill Esquires Ordered that Dugald McMillen be overseer of the road in room of Randle Currie Ordered that John McCorvey be overseer of the road in room of Danl Buie Ordered that Randal Currie and David Torry be a committee to settle with James McNeill Guardian of Hugh McPherson John Blount Constable allowed the sum of Eaight Shillings Per Day for Eaight Days attending the three last Superiour Courts Jacob Merser Constable allowed the sum of sixty four shilling for his attendance at the three last Superiour Courts Court adjourned untill tomorrow 11 oclock Page 94 [image 267a] Tuesday July 5th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Sion Alford Archibald McNeill & Nicholas Powell Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this term to Wit James Barnes Richard Lamb Daniel Buie Benjamin Humphrys Jesse Harrel Mathew Kelly Moses Grantham Neill Ferguson Duncan McPhattair Robert McLachlin Marmaduke Howell Britton Britt and at the same time Evan Ellis was sworn Constable to attend them Ordered that Thomas Barnes be overseer of the Creek from Griffins Bluff to Fair Bluff & work the following hands to wit Joseph Lewis Britton Barnes ? Thomas Bullard William Ashleys hands at his plantation and Theophilus Griffins hands Page 95 [image 267b] Ordered that Stephen Sterling be overseer of the Creek from the Bluff to Griffins Bluff and work the following hands to wit Moses Parker Absalom Pitman Wm Lawson and his own hands Ordered that Michael Herring be overseer of the road from Iveys Bluff to John Daniells and work the following hands to wit Dawson Waters William Waters Asa Daniells John Mathews Isaac Bledsoe Errick Legget Joshua Barnes John Herring Wm Bullard and Ambrose Bullard Ordered that Col John Rigan in future be exempt from the payment of a poll tax for a negroe fellow named Tom Ordered that the Admrs of Needham Rowland decd be empowered to sell two tracts of land the property of said deceased to satisfy the debts ? by the estate Ordered that Thompson S Gleener be allowed to keep Ezekill Dorsey untill next Court and that he cite Malcom McQuick to appear at next court to show cause why the said Ezekiel should not be released from him Page 96 [image 268a] Alfred Rowland Esquire is Elected? Sheriff of this County for the ensuing years when he entered into bond as the law requires with Jonathan Wishard Andrew Fulmore and Alexander Rowland his securities and at the same time took the several oaths necessary for his quallification as such the following Justices being Present To wit Sampson Bridgers Malcom McNeil Thomas sewell Sion Alford Robert Haills James McQueen William Norment Sherwood Ford John McNeill Joseph Newberry Samuel Biggs Zachariah Jordan William Sterling Nicholas Powell Archibald McNeill John Little Duncan Campbell William Thompson Alexander Rowland Moses Hill Neill Brown and John REgan Esquires Ordered that Angus Gillis be overseer of the road in room of Angus McGill Ordered that Stephen Cumbo be in future exempt from the payment of a poll tax Bill of sale from William Norment to William Brownley? proven by Duncan Campbell Deed of gift from Thomas Pitman to Briton Pitman proven by John Campbell Bill of sale from Alfred Rowland Esqr to William Baxley acknowledged Page 97 [image 268b] Bill of sale from Shadrack Griffin to Sampson Bridgers proved by James Bullard Deed from William Norment to Marmaduke Eldridge acknowledged Deed from Arthur Braswell to Thomas Townsend acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland to Jonathan Wishart acknowledged Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Catharine Sellers acknowledged Deed from Arthur Braswell to Aaron Braswell acknowledged Articles of agreement between Marion Wilkison and Neil Wilkison proved by Archibald McKay Deed from Burell Vick to John Wooten proven by J? Griffin Deed from Peeter Smith to Kenneth McKinon proved by Alexr McGeachy Bill of sale from Jacob Rhodes to Moses Grantham acknowledged Page 98 [image 269a] [/] Deed from John McMillen to Danl McMillen proved by James McNeill Deed from Neill McMillen to John McMillen proven Sion Alford Esquire returned an execution agt Angus McCollum at the instance of Doctor Jordan for the sum of twenty pounds and eight shillings cost levied on a tract of land supposed to be 200 acres the property of said McCallum lying on Shoe Heel joining the state line being part ? front in Margt McCallum now lives and joining Doctor Jordans lines Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Sion Alford Esquire returned an execution agt Angus McCallum for the sum of thirteen pounds nine shillings and eight shillings cost levied on the above identified tract of land by Wiley Alford Constable Ordered that the sheriff sell the same also at the instance of Dr. Jordan The last will and testament of William Thompson Decd proved by Charles Thompson when Stephen Thompson and Mary Thompson quallified as Executor and Executrix to the same Deed from Thomas Sewell to William Hawthorn acknowledged Page 99 [image 269b] Deed from Abraham Dubois Senr by his atty Abraham Dubois Junr to Jacob Rhodes proven by John Hartins Deed for Joshua Pharow to Thomas Sewell proven by Jacob Rhodes Archibald Gilchrist appointed guardian to Hugh McPherson a minor orphan who entered into bond in the sum of five thousand dollars with John McPherson? his security Jacob Barnes a minor orphan was bound apprentice to John Hester untill he arrive at the age of twenty one years he now being sixteen Allen McLachlin appointed constable in Captain McKays district who entered into bond with Archibald McNeill and John Johnson his securities The comittee who were appointed to divide the estate of Tobias Seely deceased reported and also returned the amount of sales of said estate when the whole were ordered to be filed Court adjourned untill tomorrow 8 oclock Page 100 [image 270a] Wednesday July 6th [1808] Court met according to adjournment present The worshipfull Sampson Bridgers William Sterling & Peter Lamon Esquires Ordered that Israel Campbell be overseer of the road in room and district of Noah Mercer Ordered that Jacob Rhodes and Peter Lamon be a committee to settle the estate of Gorton Chace and report to this term Ordered that a certain Negro girl named Doll the property of the heirs of Wright Legget deceased be sold by the administrators at a credit of six months and that the proceeds of the sale be equally divided among sd heirs Ordered that Thomas Sewell and Peter Lamon esqrs be a committee to settle the accounts of Sampson Bridgers County Treasurer and that they report to this term Ordered that the County Treasurer allow the sheriff in the settlement of his accounts the sum of sixty four pounds an shillings being the amount paid to Richd Powell for repairs done to the court by an order of court at January Term 1807 Page 101 [image 270b] Ordered that Sampson Bridgers County Treasurer be allowed the sum of nine pounds ten shillings for his commissions on the public accounts for the year 1807 Lewis Johnson appointed constable in Captain Sterlings district and entered into bond with Jesse Lee his security Administration on the estate of Duncan Graham deceased was granted to John Murphy who entered into bond with Nevan McBryde and Absalom Davis his securities in the sum of two hundred pounds Duncan McAlpin appointed surveyor of this county and entered into bond with Alexr Rowland and William Ashley his securities The committee appointed to settle the estate of Gorton Chace deceased reported The committee who was appointed to lay off the dower of Delilay Pope widow of Henry Pope deceased reported The committee who was appointed to divide the estate of Henry Pope deceased reported Court adjourned untill tomorrow 8 oclock Page 102 [image 271a] Thursday July 7th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Sampson Bridgers Alexander Rowland & Malcom McNeill Esquires Deed from Thomas Barnes to Diana Cochran Noyes proved by Alfred Rowland Deed from Archibald Nevins Senr to Archibald Nevins Junior acknowledged Deed of gift from Archibald Nevans Junior to Malcom Nevans acknowledged Deed from Daniel Mathews to Daniel McNeill proved by Richard Grantham Thomas Sewell and Peter Lammon the committee who were appointed to settle the account of Sampson Bridgers County Treasurer reported to this court Court adjourned till tomorrow 8 oclock Page 103 [image 271b] Friday July 8th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Alexander Rowland Peter Lammon & Malcom McNeill Esquires Ordered that John McInnes Senior be overseer of the road in room of Finlay Chisholm Ordered that John McRae be overseer of the road from Shoe heel to the state line Ordered that the following gentlemen be a committee to divide the real property of the estate of Meedy Lamb deceased among his heirs to wit Benjamin Lee John Barnes Joseph Lee Andrew Fulmore William Ashley and Duncan McAlpin Ordered that the following gentlemen be managers of the several elections in this county on the days appointed by law for holding said elections to wit At Alfords Election Alexander McLeod Sampson Bridgers Commissioners? Malcom Nicolson Thomas Sewell Senate J McQueen Z Jordan Congress Page 104 [image 272a] Lees Election William Barnes Francis Haynes Senate Joseph Lee James Torry Commrs? John Flowers William Herring Cong McBrydes Election John Little Dun Campbell Senate Nevan McBryde Alexr Paterson Commrs? Duncan McAlpin Neill Thompson Cong Lumberton Jon Wishart Jno McNeill Senate Samuel Storm Hardy Pope Commrs? Angus Patterson Noah Pitman Cong McPhaulls James McNeill Randal Curry Com Archd McNeill senr Danl McPhaull Senate Neill Buie Daniel Buie B.S. Cong On motion ordered that the clerk issue two Executions against William Norment one for sixty four pounds fourteen shillings with costs and another for eighty four pounds two shillings with costs which Judgments were obtained by Noah Pitman against said Norment at October Term 1808 (sic) Joseph Newberry Esq returned an Execution at the Instance of Jacob Rhodes against John Cox for the sum of twenty eight pounds ten shillings with Interest & eight shillings cost levied on 150 acres of land the property of said Cox 50 acres of which is on Jacksons Swamp ? joining Jesse Ivys? land Ordered that the shff sell the same Page 105 [image 272b] The sheriff returned his list of insolvents for the year 1807 amounting to 40 polls The last will and testament of Thomas Taylor deceased was proved by Archibald McCollum Ordered that an error on a grant to Andrew Griffen for 200 acres No. 1521 be corrected agreeable to the Direction of Duncan McAlpin County Surveyor as per copy filed Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors to the Superior Court at next September Term. John Willis Alexr Watson big Benjamin Freeman senr Neill Buie Capt Benj Blount Malcom McGugan John McNair Taylor John Little Wheelwright William Atkison Daniel Mathews John Hawthorn / Senr / Evan Ellis Thomas Davis Frederick Davis John Campbell Bridge Gilbert Taylor Duncan McCormick Archibald Smith Junr John Duncan Benj Lewis Nicholas McLachlin Isaac Smith Malcom McNeill Esq Willilam Baker Archibald McLean Thomas Townsend Angus McDiamid fiddler Robert Pitman Edward Love and Phillip Spears John McNeill Esquire returned an execution against John Gunn at the instance of Alfred Rowland for the sum of forty seven dollars & fifty cents with interest and costs levied on three town lots No. 61, 62 and 63 by Robert Haills Coroner ordered that the coroner sell the same Page 106 [image 273a] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors to the next County Court to wit Nathan Britt Junr Israel Campbell John Storm Angus Black Jacob Blount Junr John Cliborne James Humphrey Henry Bullock Richd Grantham Robert Inman Jacob Barnes George Thompson Charles Thompson Duncan Brown Duncan McArthur Alexander McKay John Johnson Nevan McBryde Malcom McNeill saddler Daniel Johnson Archd Gilchrist John McPhaull John Purcell Neill McNeill weaver Archibald McKay Irwin Grimsley James Torry Noah Mercer & John Regan Junr Ordered that John Blount Constbl be allowed the sum of forty shillings for his attendance at this term Ordered that Jacob Mercer be allowed the sum of forty shillings for his attendance at this term Court adjourned untill court in course Peter Lamon JMcNeill Alexr Rowland Page 107 [image 273b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson at the Town of Lumberton on the first Monday of October and the thirty third year of Our Independence AD 1808 Present the worshipful Alexander Rowland John McNeill and Archibald McNeill Esquire Ordered that William Barnes (Capt) be overseer of the road in room of John McCormaig Ordered that Joseph Regan Esq John Regan (Junr) be a committee to settle with Sarah Drury Administratrix of the Estate of Morgan Drury deceased and report to next court Ordered that Malcom Mathews be overseer of the road in room of Daniel McMillen Absalom Pitman appointed Constable in Captain Newberrys district who entered into bond with Stephen Sterling Philip his securities Page 108 [image 274a] Deed from Robert Upton to E. Baney acknowledged Deed from Malcom McMillan to Donald Morrison proved by Duncan McMillan Bill of sale from John McMillan to John McEachern proved by John McEachen Junr Last will and testament of Neill Ray proved by Peter Wilkeson when Daniel Ray and Edward Wilkeson quallifed as Executors to the same Deed from Angus Wilkeson to Daniel Wilkeson proved by Daniel Ray & Peter Wilkeson Deed from Angus Wilkeson to Daniel Wilkeson proved by Edward Wilkeson Last will and testament of Archibald Wilkeson proved by Gilbert Brown The Administratrix of the estate of Joseph Arnet returned an inventory of the estate Page 109 [image 274b] The Committee who was appointed to divide the Estate of Meedy Lamb deceased made their report Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Tuesday October the 4th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Alexander Rowland John McNeill & Moses Hill Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this term to wit – John McPhaull John Pursell Jacob Barnes Charles Thompson John Johnson Daniel Johnson John Regan Neill McNeill Duncan Brown Israel Campbell Richard Grantham Nathan Britt Archibald Gilchrist at the same time William Neill was sworn constable to attend them Page 110 [image 275a] Ordered that Samuel Hammons be relieved from the obligation that he gave to the Court for bringing up an orphan boy by the name of James Biggs and that the said boy be also released from his indenture Ordered that Abram Lawson be overseer of the road in room and district of Isaac Lee Ordered that Israel Campbell be overseer of the Creek in room of Noah Mercer Ordered that Alexander Rowland John McNeill and Robert Haills be a committee to examine the accounts of Jacob Rhodes Executor of the Estate of Joshua Ammons deceased and report to next Court James McAlpin appointed Entry Taker for the County who entered into bond with Duncan McAlpin and Robert Haills his securities Thomas Brown Esquire appointed states attorney for this county – and entered on the duties of his office as such Ordered that Samuel Johnson be overseer of the road in room of Thomas Waters Whereas it appears to this Court that Britton Barnes & Elizabeth Atkins Administrator & Administratrix of of Joseph Atkins deceased returned in their Inventory a plantation of land belonging to the Estate aforsd rented out at the rate of seventy three pounds which wou[l]d subject them to the payment of the interest on that sum ordered that they shall only be liable to the interest as it arises on the interest? installments Page 111 [image 275b] Ordered that John Flowers William Sterling and William Ward Esquires be a Committee to settle with the Administrators of Joseph Atkison and report to next term Ordered that Samuel Johnson be overseer of the road in room of Thomas Waters Ordered that Alexander Thompson be released from his obligation for bringing up Hugh McLean a minor orphan & that the said orphan be released from his indenture Ordered that Benjamin Lee William Moore and William Odum be a Committee to divide the land of Josiah Barnes deceased between his two orphan children and also to value two negroes belonging to the Estate / to wit / Violet and Ibby and that they report to next Court Ordered that Alexander Rowland Moses Hill & William Sterling be a Committee to settle with the Adminsitrators of Charles Pope deceased Ordered that in future Commissions issue to take depositions on application of either of a partie, respect being had to the Rule in the Superior Court of the County Deed from Ruben Rozar to David Rozar acknowledged Page 112 [image 276a] Deed from Absalom Suggs to William Coleman? acknowledged Deed from Silas Jensy to Jonathan Wishart acknowledged Deed from William Norment and Angus Gilchrist proven by James M'Queen Deed from James Carter to Benjamin Lee proven by William Ward Last will and testament of Charles Oxendine proved by Malcom McNull Deed from Shadrach Duse to William Coleman proved by William Moore Deed from John Porter to Daniel McNull proved by Hugh Brown Junr Deed from Moses Grantham to Rebekah Hammons proved by Joshua Parker Deed from Samuel Dubois to John Flowers admited to record on the hand writing of the witness being proved by John Regan Senr Page 113 [image 276b] Last will and testament of Daniel Patterson deceased proved by Duncan McAlpin and Angus Patterson James Carlise appointed Constab[l]e in Capt Littles District who entered into bond with James McNall his security Deed from Kindred Britt to Absalom Suggs proved by William Ward Administration of the estate of Griffin Hill decd granted to William Hill who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds with Jesse Lee and Richard Grantham securities Deed from Angus Gilchrist to John McPhatter proved by Archd Gilchrist Deed from Alfred Rowland sheriff to John McNeill acknowledged Deed from same to same acknowledged Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 114 [image 277a] Wednesday October 5th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Sampson Bridgers Alexander Rowland & Moses Hill Esquires Ordered that Isaac Bledsoe be overseer of the road in room of Britton Barnes and that the former hands work under him Ordered that Marmaduke Etheredge be overseer of the Creek in room of Lewis Jenkins & that Thomas Boon and one of Charles Thompsons hands work under him Ordered that John McLean be overseer of the road in room of William McRea Ordered that Hector McNeill be overseer of the road in room of Daniel Stewart Ordered that Thomas Bullard Wiley Barnes James Lewis work under Michael Herring overseer of the road The committee who were appointed to settle with James McNeill guardian of Hugh McPherson made their report Court adjourned till 10 oclock tomorrow Page 115 [image 277b] Thursday October 6th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Sampson Bridgers A Rowland John McNeill Esquires Ordered that Francis Hanes William Sterling and Jacob Pope be appointed a committee to divide the remaining parte of the estate of Wright Legget between William Legget and Elizabeth Legget his heirs and allso to settle with the admr of the estate Alexander Patterson Esqr Executor of the last will and testament of Danl Patterson decd came into court and qualified as such Ordered that Alexr Johnston be overseer of the road in room of Absolum Davis Ordered that William Kinlaw? be overseer of the road in the room of Saml Willis Ordered that Neill McLain be overseer of the road in the room of John McBride Deed from Angus Gilchrist to John Malcom and Sarah Curries proven in open court Deed from Henery Taylor to Willis Taylor proven by Willis Hamons Page 116 [image 278a] Deed from Danl M'Lain to Danl M'Lain proven by Duncan M'Gent Deed from Abraham Dubois Junr to William P Mix proven by Alfred Rowland and Joseph Smith Bill of sale from Isaac Sullivan to Robert M'Eachanan proven by John McEachnan Deed from John Ferguson to John M'Eachnin proven by Archd Currie Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 117 [image 278b] Friday October 7th 1808 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull John McNeill Archibald McNeill & Moses Hill Esquires Ordered that John McDonald be overseer of the road in room of Edward Love Ordered that the following gentlemen be Inspectors of the poll at the Ensuing Election for an Elector to vote for Presedent and president of the United States / To Wit / At Alfords - Angus McLean & Sampson Bridgers [At] McPhaulls - Neill Brown Junr & Randol Curry [At] Councills - John Little & Alexr Patterson At Lees - Joseph Lee & Francis L Haines [At] Lumberton - Samuel Storm & John McNeill Page 118 [image 279a] Power of attorney from Burwell Vick to William Ashly produced in Open Court when the signature of Burwell Vick was proved by the oath of Alfred Rowland Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Saturday October Term 1808 [October 8th] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Alexander Rowland Robert Haills and John McNeill Esquires Deed from Ruben Morse to Jesse Lee acknowledged Page 119 [image 279b] Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of forty eight shillings for his attendance at this term Ordered that Jacob Mercer be allowed the sum of sixteen shillings for his attendance at the Superior Court September term Ordered that John Blount be allowed sixteen shillings for two days attendance at the Superior Court September term Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as jurors at the next term to wit John Storm Noah Pitman Jacob Blount Jonathan Wishart Samuel Storm Malcom McNeill (saddler) Jesse Lee Simon Willis John Johnston Absalom Davis George Ikner James McNat Alexander McDuffy Briton Pitman Joseph Lee John Humphry John Gunn Danl McNeill (Hatter?) Saml Rowland Junr James Baxley Malcom McInnes John Brown John Campbell Danl McCollum Laughlan McLeod (w? Swamp) Abraham Paul Junr Elias Alford Gilbert Gilchrist Archd Hindman Samuel Willis The Administrator of the estate of Daniel Campbell deceased returned an inventory of his estate Ordered that Jacob Merser be allowed the sum of forty eight shilling for his attendance at this term Page 120 [image 280a] Ordered that Robert Haills be overseer of the Streets of Lumberton in room of Angus Taylor Court adjourned till Court in Course Alexr Rowland JMcNeill S Fort File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/18083080wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 50.2 Kb