Robeson County NcArchives Court.....Minutes, 1809 ************************************************ 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, 10:32 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1809 Page 121 [image 280b] 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 January and the Thirty third year of our Independence AD 1809 Present the worshipfull Malcom Nicholson Samuell Biggs & William Ward Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this term / to wit / John Storm, James Baxley, Simon Willis, John Brown, Jonathan Wishart, James McNatt, John Campbell, Danl McNeill, Malcom McNeill Gilbert Gilchrist John Humphry Briton Pitman, and Samuell Rowland Daniel Loe appeared in open court and being duly sworn made oath that sum time in the year 1800 he was present and saw Thomas Chanel sign and execute a deed of convayance to Abraham Lamb for 150 acres of land in this county on the old field swamp on the north side which tract of land was originally granted James Moore and that he the said Daniel Loe was a subscribing witness to the said deed with a certain James Moore Page 122 [image 281a] Ordered that Stephen Thompson be overseer of the road in the room of William Thompson Esq? and that he work the following hands / to wit / William Spikes James Barfield Jonathan Lamb Wm Thompson's hands and William Thompson Esqr hands Ordered that Angus McDermid be overseer of the road in the room and district of Neill Rea Ordered that William Watson be overseer of the road in the room of Adam McKay Ordered that the sheriff sumon the folowing gentlemen to attend as jurors to the next Superior Court (to wit) Absolam Davis James Lewis Joseph Lee Israel Campbell Laughlin McLain Nathan Pitman Simon Willis John West James Alford William Sterling Thomas Sewell James Stone Jesse Pitman John Henderson David Torry John McNeill (Lumberton) Danl Stewart Joab Baxley John Pope Nathaniel Hawthorn Hector McLain Ardrew Fullmore Hector McKinsey Colin McLaughlin Aron Braswell Adam McKay Angus McBride Danl Buie Alexander Evens Mathew Powers and Deed from John Watson [to] Murdock McLeod proven by Malcom McNeill Deed from Thomas Barnes to Robert Haills proven by George Goodwin Deed from Robert Haills to William Moore acknowledged Page 123 [image 281b] Deed from Robert Haills to William Moore acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to William Moore acknowledged Deed from Washington Cade to John Duncan proven by Joel Cooper Deed from James Lamb to John Brumble proven by Philemon Bryant Deed from Jonathan Wishart to John Brumble acknowledged Deed from John Cook to Israel Campbell proven by James Campbell Deed from Jacob Pope to Israel Campbell proven by Angus Taylor Deed from Robert Cade to Washington Cade proven by Archd Shaw Administration on the estate of Jennet McNeil deceased was granted to John Campbell who entered into bond in the sum of two thousand dollars with Zachariah Jordan his secuirty Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 124 [image 282a] Thursday January 3rd [1809] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Malcom Nicholson Joseph Regan Esquires Ordered that Alexander Rowland be overseer of the road in the room of Nathan Powell Ordered that John Flowers William Sterling and William Ward be a committee to settle with Briton Barnes admr of the estate of Joseph Atkins decd and report to next term Ordered that Hardy Councill be exempt from paying county and pore tax for reasons shown to the court Ordered that Angus Gillis be overseer of the road in the room of Angus McGill Ordered that John Biggs Constable take Tempy Kersey and bring him to next court to be bound out as the law directs Ordered that John Overstreet work on the Creek under Duke Everedy Overseer Ordered that Nathan Britt be overseer of the road in the room of James Barnes Page 125 [image 282b] Ordered that Michael Herring work the hands has heretofore on the road from John Daniels to Green? Bluff except James Lewis and Fredrick Harden Frances Varnum & Reding Varnum & Thos Bulard Ordered that James Lewis and William Lewis on the Creek under Thomas Barnes Deed from Jospeh Wood to John Willis acknowledged Deed from James Barker to William Moore acknowledged Deed from Henery Thompson to Archd McCollum proven by Albriton Drake Dee[d] from John Thompson to Jesse Aldridge proven by Philip Spears Deed from John Thompson to Nathan Deen proven by Philip Spears Deed from Alexander Watson to Neill McNeill proven by William McNeill Deed from James Brissoe to James Brissoe proven by Malcom Murphy Deed from Danl McNull to Neill McNull proven by William McNull Deed from James Kinlaw to James Smith proven by William Wood Page 126 [image 283a] Deed from Alexander Rowland to Duglas Powell acknowledged Deed from John Hartins to William Kinlaw proven by William Wood Ordered that Richard Lamb administrator of Meedy Lamb deceased be allowed the sum of ten pounds eleven shillings & six pence in full compensation for his services as such to be allowed out of the estate John Applewhite and John Hesters who were appointed to the commission of the peace at the last General Assembly came into Court and took the necessary Oaths for their quallification as such Jacob Hamons a boy of colour was bound an apprentice to Bengeman Blount who entered into bond and security as the law directs Henery Ivey an olphant [orphan] of the age of nine years was bound and apprence [apprenticed] to Jacob Bryant A committee that was appointed to settle with the admrs of Morgan Drury decd reported accordingly The committee that was appointed to divide the estate of Josiah Barnes decd reported accordingly Page 127 [image 283b] Wednesday January 4th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Malcom Nicolson & Sampson Bridgers Esquires Ordered that John Biggs who was appointed and qualified Constable to attend the Grand Jury at this term be fined ? for intoxication which disqualified him from performing his duty Ordered that Joseph Wood Esquire be cited to appear at next Court to show cause why an order of this Court at a former term granting him a toll bridge on the Great Swamp should not be recinded Angus Taylor and Charles Moore Esquires who were appointed to the Commission of the Peace at the last General Assembly came into Court and took the several oaths necessary for their quallification as such Page 128 [image 284a] Daniel McPhaull esquire returned an execution against Benjamin Oxendine for the sum of sixteen pounds ten shillings and eight shillings cost levied on one hundred and fifty acres of land the property of Benjamin Oxendine lying on Georges Marsh in Robeson County – ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that the sheriff be allowed the sum of Seventy pounds for his extra services for the last year Ordered that the clerk be allowed the sum of twenty pounds for his extra services & three pounds for stationary for the last year Ordered that the county tax be one shilling and six pence on the poll for the year 1808 Court adjourned untill to morrow 10 oclock Page 129 [image 284b] Thursday January the 5th 1809 Present the worshipfull Charles Moore John McNeill & Angus Taylor Esquires Bill of sale from Solomon Brown Duhadway to Daniel Brown proved by Alfred Rowland Deed from Henry Lancaster to Hardy Councill proved by John Little Deed from Benjamin Wood attorney in fact for Henry Wood to Jesse Lee proved by Willis Jernigan Deed from Godfrey McNeill to Malcom McNeill proved by John McNeill esq Page 130 [image 285a] Deed from William Moore to Charles Barker acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland Esqr? to John McNeill acknowledged An inventory of the property of the estate of Duncan Graham was returned by the administrator of his estate Ordered that John Applewhite administrator of the estate of Benjamin Moore be allowed the sum of four pounds seventeen shillings in full compensation Ordered that George Moore be overseer of the Creek in room of John Powell Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to lay off the dower of Nancy Graham widow of Duncan Graham deceased & also to divide the property of the said deceased among his heirs to wit William Baxley Robt Upton Duncan Campbell Frederick Davis John Regan Junr Danl McCraney Neill McAlpin Daniel McLean Dougald McLachlan Duncan Crawford Nevan McBryde Isaac Sullivan Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 131 [image 285b] Friday January the 6th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Charles Moore John McNeill and Angus Taylor Esquires Ordered that Willis Baxley be overseer of the road leading from Lumberton to the ten mile Swamp including that part of the road lately opened by Jacob Rhodes and that all the hands belonging to the said Jacob Rhodes work under him together with the hands who now or formerly worked on said road under the former overseer Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next County Court To Wit John Humphry Noah Pitman (Creek) James Barnes Capt Jacob Barnes Hardy Pope James Terry Jacob Pope Henry Bullock Benjamin Edwards Joel Pitman Page 132 [image 286a] William Carlisle Archibald Henderson Malcom McInnes William Townsend John Hawthorn Junr Joel Bird Dempsey Powell Angus Black Newit Pitman John Barnes Jacob Rhodes Samuel Johnson James Smith Nicholas McLachlin Neill Thompson Josiah Taylor Marmaduke Howell Isaac Sullivan Noah Mercer Warren Alford John McCollum Junr John Campbell (Bridge) Deed from John Hesters to Noah Pitman proved by Robert Haills Robert Haills esquire returned an execution against Joseph Blount for the sum of eight pounds nine shillings and six pence at the Instance of Duncan McLeran also four shillings costs levied on two hundred acres of land joining the lands of John Blount Junr and Jacob Blount Senior land by John Blount Constable ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance at this term Ordered that Jacob Mercer be allowed the sum thirty two shillings for his attendance as Constable at this term Page 133 [image 286b] Ordered that Charles Moore John McNeill & William Ashley Esquires be assessors of town property for the year 1808 Ordered that John Pope be allowed the sum of seventeen dollars for his services as administrator of the estate of Charles Pope deceased to be paid him out of the property belonging to said estate CMoore JP ATaylor JP Jno Hesters JP Page 134 [image 287a] [blank] Page 135 [image 287b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held at the Town of Lumberton for the County of Robeson on Monday the 3d day of April and XXXIII year of our Independence AD 1809 Present the worshipfull John Regan Archibald McNeill & John Flowers Esquires Ordered that John McNatt's mark shall be a swallow fork in the right ear and half moon under the left Ordered that the following hands work under Frederick Davis overseer to wit Thomas Harrington John McMillan McAlpins negroe Lewis and Mathew Powers two negroes Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of sixteen shillings for his attendance on the Grand Jury at the Superior Court March Term 1808 [in margin:] issued and paid by shff Page 136 [image 288a] Ordered that Joseph Wood Joseph Regan and Robert Haills be a committee to settle with John Regan Junior Executor of the estate of William Regan deceased & report to next term Ordered that Britton Britt pay to Treacy Ivey the sum of ten dollars for the maintainance of a bastard child for one year Ordered that James Humphry be overseer of the road in room of William Humphry Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Jacob Blount acknowledged Deed from Andrew Fulmore attorney of John Brock to Charles Moore acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland Sheriff to Giles Williams acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland sheriff to Willis Lowe acknowledged Deed from Andrew Fulmore attoney of John Brock to John Dowe acknowledged Deed from Francis Meek to John Willis acknoweldged Deed from William to John Brown proved by John Regan Page 137 [image 288b] The Sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this term to Wit Jacob Rhodes Foreman Newit Pitman William Townsend William Caslin John Barnes Hardy Pope Dempsey Powell James Smith Henry Bullock Joel Pitman Noah Pitman James Terry John Campbell When at the same time Jacob Mercer was sworn Constable to attend them Deed from Thomas Hesters to John Regan Senior proved by John Regan Junr Bill of sale from Philemon Hodges to John Graham ordered for registration on the handwriting of said Hodges being sworn to in open court by Sherwood Fort Deed from Zephaniah Leonard and Mary his wife to Joseph Smith proved by Alfred Rowland Bill of sale from John McNeill to Richard Lamb proved by Robert Haills Page 138 [image 289a] Roderick McNair appointed guardian to Peggy Wilkison & Neill Wilkison minor orphans and entered into bond in the sum of four hundred pounds with Archibald McKay his security John McNair appointed guardian to John and Daniel Wilkison minor orphans and entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds with John McDonald his security Elizabeth Ray widow of Daniel Ray obtained letters of administration on his estate who entered into bond in the sum of eight hundred pounds with Roderick McNair her security Robert Upton appointed guardian to Nelly & Nancy Drury who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with Alfred Rowland his security Henry Trawick appointed constable in Captain Drakes District who entered into bond with Neil Murphy his security The committee was was appointed to settle with the administrator of Wright Legget deceased made their report The committee appointed to settle with the admr of Joseph Atkison deceaased reported Page 139 [image 289b] Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Tuesday April 4th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Sion Alford Joseph Wood Joseph Regan Neill Murphy Duncan Campbell Esquires Ordered that Warren Allford be overseer of the road in room of [blank] McCollum Ordered that the hands who formerly worked new road under Duncan Brown do in future work under Warren Allford Ordered that Simon Willis be overseer of the road in room of Richd Thomas and that Jesse Williamson and Bengeman ? work under him Page 140 [image 290a] Ordered that James Watson be overseer of the road in room of John Pope Ordered that Josiah Inman be overseer of the road in room of Furny Barfield Ordered that Neill Furgason be overseer of the road in room of Duncan Cury Ordered that William Atkinson have leave to remove the Public road round his plantation and that he put the new road in good and suficant order and keep the same in order untill the overseer of said road think proper to receive the same Ordered that Neill Shaw be overseer of the road in room of Neill Thompson and that the same hands work under him Ordered that James Biggs have leave to remove the Public Road round his plantation and he shall put the same in as good order as the said road is now in Ordered that Duncan Buchan be overseer of the road in room of Peeter McGeachy William Ashley was elected County Trustee in room of Sampson Bridgers resigned Page 141 [image 290b] Ordered that the county attorney be allowed the sum of fifteen pounds annually for his extra services Ordered that the road leading from Lumberton that croses Drownding Creek at Norments Bridg be discontinued Deed from Francis Fowler to Richard Lamb proved by Duncan McAlpin Deed from Thomas Barnes Sheriff to Peter Smith proved by John Little Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Robert McEachen proved by Daniel McNull Deed from Alexander Rowland and John Barnes to William Herring acknowledged Deed from Henry Bird to William Bird proved by James Smith Deed from Samuel Dubois to John Malloy proved by John P Martin Deed from Richard Thomas to Benjamin Thomas proved by Jesse Williams? Page 142 [image 291a] Deed from Jacob Rhodes to William Barnes acknowledged Deed from Marion McLean and Mary McLean to John McRainey proved by John Mathews Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Daniel McNeill proved by Levi Baxley Deed from John Brumble to James Brumble to James Moon acknowledged Deed from Lewis Johnson to William Herring acknowledged Bill of sale from Peter Buchan to Margaret Buchan proved by John Buchan Administration on the estate of Archibald Little deceased was granted to John Little who at the same time returned an inventory of said estate Last will and testament of Archd Little proven by Nicholas McLaughlan Mary Sinclear obtained letters of administration of the estate of Colin Sinclear with Danl Mathews her security Deed of gift from George Moore to Alfred John William Clarissa and Eliza Moore acknowledged Page 143 [image 291b] Deed from William Normant to Bengeman Blount acknowledged Elkanah Hammons a boy of coulor bound an apprentice to Bengeman Blount John Campbell Administrator of the estate of Jennet McNeill deceased returned an inventory of the estate Court adjourned untill tomorrow morning 10 oclock Page 144 [image 292a] Wednesday April 5th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood Joseph Regan & John Hesters Esquires Ordered that William McNull Constable be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance on the Jury at Jany Term 1809 Bill of sale from Isaac Dyson to Robert Campbell and Daniel Campbell acknowledged [in margin:] Delivered? to Jonathan Wishart Ordered that the administrators of the estate of Needham Rowland deceased sell 800 acres of land belonging to the said estate for the purpose of paying the debts due by the estate Ordered that the clerk shall charge one shilling for issuing the certificates of the jurors and that the same be taxed in the certificate Ordered that Jacob Mercer be overseer of the Creek from Bakers landing to Mathew's Bluff and that the former hands work under him Benjamin Blount was appointed Constable in Captain Biggs District who entered into bond with Allen McLachlin his security Page 145 [image 292b] Ordered that John Gowing Junior be overseer of the road in room & district of Alexander Rowland Ordered that some lawfull officer be commanded to bring before the Justices of this Court at next July Term four bastard children of Elizabeth Green to be then and there dealt with as the Court may direct Ordered that Daniel Campbell be overseer of the road leading from Lumberton to Carthage and that the former hands who worked thereon do work thereon under the above mentioned overseer State vs Nathan Powell } Nuisance A True Bill. Charged & pleads not guilty. Jury charged and find the defendant not guilty Motion made to tax the prosecutor with cost was overuled. Appeal prayed for & granted. Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 146 [image 293a] Thursday April the 6th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood Sampson Bridgers & Thomas Sewell Esquires Ordered that Sion Alford Zachariah Jordan and James McQueen Esquires be a committee to settle with Mrs. Flory Danielly Administratrix of the estate of John Danielly deceased and that they report to next term Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to wit Sampson Bridgers William Sterling Thomas Sewell Jesse Lee Silas Drake William Moore Junr George Thompson Sion Alford Warren Alford Malcom Nicolson Neill Brown Esqr Hugh Brown Joseph Newberry Jonathan Wishart William Barnes Capt Charles Thompson Benjamin Lewis Jacob Barnes and William Odum as a jury to lay off a road from Lumberton to the plantation formerly the plantation of Thomas Shanks and that Thomas Sewell Esquire quallify the same Ordered that Allen McLachlen be allowed the sum of sixteen shillings for his attendance on the Jury at March Superior Court last Page 147 [image 293b] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following persons to attend as Jurors at the following term to Wit John Regan Junr Richard Mercer Thomas Muselwhite Simon Willis Duncan Little Junior Joshua Hawthorn Jacob Bryant William Humphry Joshua Hawthorn Isaac Sullivan Mathew Powers William Barnes Capt John Storm Silas Drake John McRae Elias Alford Murdoch McInnes Archibald Henderson Douglas Powell Mathew Jones Thomas Hill Levi Barfield Josiah Grantham Robert Inman George Grimsley Britton Pitman William Thompson John Biggs Warren Alford & William Moore Junior Saml Storm Court adjourned untill Court in Course JWoods Ordered that John Blount be allowed 32 shillings for attending the jury at this term and twenty four shillings for attending the superior court at March term Ordered that Jacob Mercer be allowed thirty two shillings for attending the jury at this term JHesters Ordered that Jacob Blount Senr be overseer of the road from Lumberton to the ten mile swamp Joe Kimberly? Page 148 [image 294a] [blank] Page 149 [image 294b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held at the Town of Lumberton for the County of Robeson on Monday the third day of July and in the year of our Lord 1809 and of the Independence of the United States the thirty third Present the worshipful Sampson Bridgers Thomas Sewell and Samuel Biggs Esquires Ordered that Thomas Sewell and Samuel Biggs be a committee to examine the account of the County Treasurer and report to this term Ordered that John Regan Register of this County be allowed the sum of four pounds two shillings and six pence for stationary used in his office [in margin:] Issued Ordered that Daniel McNeill be overseer of the road in room of John McCorvey [in margin:] Issued Ordered that Archibald McLain be overseer of the road in room of Abram Paul and that the former hands work under him John Regan Esquire renewed his bond with James McQueen and Jonathan Wishart his securities Page 150 [image 295a] Ordered that the following take the List of Taxable property in this County for the present year To Wit Captain Barnes district – Nicholas Powell Sterlings district – William Sterling Drakes district – Thomas Sewell Jordans district – Malcom Nicholson Popes district – Joseph Newberry Sullivans district – Joseph Wood Blounts district – Angus Taylor Biggs district – Daniel Buie McKays district – William McNeill McPhatters district – Archd McNeill Junr McNeills district – Archd McNeill Senr Littles district – John Little Esquire The sheriff returned the Venire Facias when the following gentlemen were selected to serve as Grand Jurors during this term to Wit John Storm Foreman William Barnes Duncan Little Isaac Sullivan Robert Inman Warren Alford Mathew Jones Thomas HIll Thomas Musselwhite Simon Willis John Regan William McRie Duglas Powell And at the same time Jacob Mercer was sworn Constable to attend them Page 151 [image 295b] Ordered that Jacob Blount Junr be overseer of the road form the ten mile swamp to Lumberton except that parte on wich Jacob Rhodes is oversear (that parte caled the new road) Ordered that Jacob Rhodes be overseer of that parte of the road leading from Lumberton to Fayetteville called the new road which the said Rhodes lately opened and that he work his own hands and no others and to continue as such for six months and deliver the same in good repair Ordered that the old road from Lumberton to Fayetteville be discontinued from where the new road laid off in consequence of Jacob Rhodes pettition to where the two roads intersects each other near Shankses plantation The reporte of the Jury who were appointed to lay of the road from Lumberton to Shanks plantation was presented to the court and on motion the said report was rejected Deed from John Hilborn to Joseph Wood proven by Alfred Rowland Deed from Restone Powell to William Thompson proven by William Thompson Junr Page 152 [image 296a] Deed from Nedom Rowland to Slaughter Hill proven by Simon Flowers Deed from Neill McQuilken to Duncan McGugan acknowledged Deed from Abraham Lamb to Thomas Prevat proven by Danl Loe Deed from Thomas Townsend to Danl Powell proven by William Barnes Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Neill McAlpin acknowledged Deed from George Moore and wife to Kineth Black proven by Robert Haills Deed from Neill McQuilkin to Danl McGugan acknowledged Deed from Robert Haills to Briton Parten acknowledged Page 153 [image 296b] Deed from Allbriton Drake to Reston Powell proven by Sampson Bridgers Court adjourned untill tomorrow nine oclock Tu[e]sday July 4th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood Joseph Regan John Hesters Esquires Ordered that Hardy Pope be fined 10/ for being absent ? Taleysman? Alfred Rowland Esquire was elected sheriff when the following Justice were present (to wit) N Powell S Biggs Thos Sewell Joseph Wood John Regan John Hesters Archd McNeill Moses Hill & John McNeill Ordered that Alexr Paterson? Esqr Neill McAlpin and Dugal McLaughlin be a committee divide the estate of Archd Little decd among his heirs Page 154 [image 297a] Ordered that no Spiritous Liquor be either kept or sold within sixty yards of the Court house or during the Sitting of the Court and that the sheriff see this order carried into effect Ordered that the Entry Taker of this County be authorised and empowered to issue Warrants on the following Entries made in the late Entry takers office To Wit One for Phillip Wilkison for 100 acres No. 160 dated the 24th day of February 1808 Ditto for Etheldred Roberts No. 161 for 154 acres dated 5th March 1808. One ditto for Jonathan Roberts for 100 acres No. 162 dated 10th March 1808. One ditto for Hugh Brown for 250 acres No. 163 dated 29th March 1808. One ditto for Murdock Murphy for 110 acres No. 164 dated the 6th Apr 1808 one ditto for Duncan McAlpin for 100 acres No. 165 dated 14 May 1808. One ditto for Dugald McMillan for 50 acres No. 166 – dated 7th Sept 1808 – One ditto for Robert Fairley for 60 acres No. 167 dated 7th Feby 1808 Deed from Alfred Rowland sheriff to Daniel Campbell acknowledged Page 155 [image 297b] Deed of gift from William Moore Senior to William H Moore proved by John Watson Deed from Henry Thompson and John McLean to Archibald McLean proved by Warren Alford Deed from William Foster to Hardy Councill proved by Benjamin Lancaster Deed from Benjamin Lewis to Absalom Adams proved by Josiah Grantham Deed from Evan Thomas to Benjamin Thomas acknowledged Deed from Meredith Mercer to Jacob Mercer proved by James Storm Bill of sale from John McKay to Charles Thompson proved by John McNeill Shadrach Howell appointed Constable in Capt Sullivan's District who entered into bond with Joseph Regan his security John Huston Constable renewed his bond with William Sterling his security Page 156 [image 298a] Stephen Grantham appointed Constable in Captain Barnes District and entered into bond with Josiah Grantham and Lewis Johnston his securities Allen McLachlin Constable renewed his bond with Benjamin Blount his security John Regan esquire Register of this County renewed his bond with James McQueen and Jonathan Wishart his securities Joseph Wood John Regan and Robert Haills who were appointed to settle with the Executor of the estate of William Regan deceased made their report The Administratrix of the estate of Colin Sinclair deceased returned an inventory of his estate The Committee was appointed to settle with James McNeill McNeill esquire Administrator of the estate of John McMillan deceased made their report Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 157 [image 298b] Wednesday July 5th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Thomas Sewell John McLean Esquires Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors to the next Superior Court To Wit Hugh McGugan Isaac Bird Jesse Hinson Angus Black Alexander Thompson George Ikener Jesse Lee Junr John McCormaic John Murphy John Cliborne Angus McDougald James Moore Grimsley Lewis David Wilkison Mathew Councill Archibald McKay Moses Hill William Hill Malcom Mathews Nazara Mitchell Archibald Smith (long Swamp) Henry Taylor Mathew Kelly Joseph Kitchen Nicholas Powell Esq Charles Pate Duncan McLachlin Neill McNeill ? Stephen Lee and Daniel McNeill Ordered that Josiah Grantham be overseer of the road in the room of Archd Barfield and that the same hand work under him Page 158 [image 299a] Ordered that William Watson be oversear of the road in room of Adam McKay Ordered that a grist mill on the White Oak Swamp in this County the property of John Willis shall be from this time a Publick Mill Ordered that Allen McLaughlin Const bring to next court Albert Lacklear an olphent [orphan] child in order that he be bound out as the law directs Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance at this term Ordered that Jacob Mercer be allowed the sum of thirty two shillings for his attendance at this term and twenty four shillings for his attendance at last March Superior Court term Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 159 [image 299b] Thursday July 6th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Angus Taylor John McNeill John Hesters Esquires Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next County Court To Wit Archibald Ray Daniel McNeill Angus McLean Marmaduke Howell Daniel Shaw Benjamin Thomas Charles Councill Junr Noah Mercer William Brown Murdoch McInnes Alexander Little Archibald Henderson John McRae Daniel Lowe Gilbert Sellars Lachlin Curry Henry Trawick Angus McCollum Carpenter Daniel McCollum William Watson Alexr McKay Daniel McLean Taylor John Hawthorn John Humphreys William Brown Lumberton Hardy Pope Malcom Thompson James McNatt Solomon Thomas John Johnston William Russell and John McPhaul Ordered that the sheriff sell the old log jail to the highest bidder and that the purchaser shall immediately remove it away Page 160 [image 300a] JMcNeill JHesters JP ATaylor JP Page 161 [image 300b] 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 of October and XXXIV year of our Independence AD 1809 Present the worshipful John Regan Duncan Campbell John Hesters Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire facias and the Court selected the following gentlemen to serve as Grand Jurors during this 1 Henry Pope 2 Marmaduke Howell 3 Angus McCollum 4 Daniel McNeill 5 Noah Mercer 6 Murdock McInnis 7 Daniel Lowe 8 John McPhaill 9 Archibald Henderson 10 John Humphry 11 Benjamin Thomas 12 Daniel McCollum 13 Daniel Shaw 14 William Brown 15 Charles Councill At the same time John Blount Constable was sworn to attend them Page 162 [image 301a] Ordered that Peter Johnson be overseer of the road in room and district of Neill McLean Ordered that the hands who work under Josiah G? be added to the hands who work under John Gowing and that the whole of them work under said Gowing from Mrs Rowlands plantation to the state line Ordered that Willis Hammons and James Campbell work on the Creek under Jacob Mercer overseer Ordered that the mark used by James Barnes Junr be a swallow fork and over half moon on the left ear and an under mark in the right ear Ordered that Duncan Campbelll guardian of William Jones Seabon sell the perishable property in his possession belonging to the said William Jones Seabon for his benefit and use Ordered that the following absent Jurors be fined forty shillings each To Wit Angus McLean William Brown Senr John McRae Gilbert Sellers Lacklin Curry Henry Trawick Trawick John Hawthorn Senr Malcom Thompson and John Johnson Deed Archibald McNeill and John McNeill to Angus Kelley proven by Duncan Curie Page 163 [image 301b] Deed from Arthur Braswell to Moses Hill proven by Dickson Flowers Administration of the estate of Archd McCollum deceased was granted to Angus McCollum who entered into bond with Danl McCollum his security Administration of the estate of Malcom Blue dececed was granted to John Curry who entered into bond with Neill McNair and Duncan Currie his security Duncan Campbell appointed guardian to Cathrean Moore who entered into bond in the amount of twenty five pound with James Stone his security Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Tuesday 3rd October 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Saml Biggs John Hesters Danl Buie Esquires Ordered that Alexander Patterson Neill McAlpin and Neill Wilkingson be a committee to settle with and divide the estate of Colin Sinclar decd among the lawful heirs Page 164 [image 302a] Ordered that John Johnstons fine be recinded? except 5/ Deed of convayance from Robert Ogdin? to Elias Haines of the state and city of New York which was proved before Dewitt Clinton Mayor of the City of New York was admited to record in this county Ordered that Josiah Taylor be overseer of the road in room of John McLain Ordered that William Russell be overseer of the road in the room of Peeter Mc? Ordered that Duncan Little be overseer of the road in room of Alexr Johnston Ordered that William Barnes be fined for not attending as a Talleysman – 10/ Ordered that John Applewhite Joseph Regan and Joseph Newbery be a committee to settle with the admr of Chas Pope decd Ordered that the sheriff summon the following persons to lay off the Dower of Nancey Graham widow of Duncan Graham decd and allso divide the property among the heirs (to wit) Sherwood Fort Duncan Campbell Isaac Sulivan William Moore (ten mile Swamp) John Johnston Absolom Davis Duncan Little John Murphy Danl McNeill Danl Shaw Dugal McLaughlin and Duncan Craford and report to next term Page 165 [image 302b] Ordered that William McNeill Esqr be the oversear of the room and district of Neill McNeill Deed from Hardy Oguin proven by William McNeill Deed from Jacob Pope to Drury Percy proven by Duncan McAlpin Deed from Neill McQuilkin to William McLeod proven by Hugh Carmichael Thomas W Councill appointed constable in Capt Littles District who entered into bond with Charles Councill his security Absolom Pitman appointed constable in Capt Terrys district who entered into bond with Stephen Sterling his security Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 166 [image 303a] Wednesday October 4th 1809 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood Charles Moore John McNeill John Hesters Esquires The committee to whome it was referd the settlement of the estate of Charles Pope decd reported accordingly Ordered that notice issue to Joseph Wood Esqr to show caus at next term why the bridge over the lake of the Grate Swamp shall not be considered a Public Bridge and why travelers and others that pass over said bridg without the payment of tole Tusday is the Day to Determine? The committee to whom it was refer the settlement of the estate of Archd Little decd reported accordingly The inventory of the estate of Duncan Graham was returned by his administrator The inventory of the estate of Colen Sinclear was returned by his administratrix Page 167 [image 303b] Lewis Johnston Constable renewed his bond with Andrew Fullmore his security Deed from Daniel McInness to John Moreson proven by James McQueen Deed from Archibald and Neill Murphy to Danl Moreson proven by James McQueen Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance on the Jury at the Superior Court at September Term 1809 and the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance on the Jury at this term Ordered that Jacob Mercer Constable be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance on the Jury at this term and the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance on the Jury at the Superior Court [in margin:] Issued up to this time Page 168 [image 304a] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next Term to Wit William Ashley Saml Johnson Samuel Brit John Hawthorn Junior John Willis Richard Lamb John Barnes Saml Storm Jacob Blount Junr Nicholas McLauchlin Daniel Mathews John McRae John Brown William Moore Junr William Barnes ? Giles Williams Benjamin Edwards Josiah Taylor James Alford Josiah Grantham Willis Lowe James Barnes Capt Levi Pittman Charles Thompson Junr William Thompson Andrew Fulmore Mitchel Biggs Jacob Freeman George Moore Mr. Jacob Pope the Standard Keeper of this county presented his resignation and the Court proceeded to elect another in his place Mr. Archibald Rae was elected Standard Keeper and entered into bond in the sum of fifty pounds with Robert Haills his security Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Duncan McKithen acknowledged Deed of gift from William Normant to Eliza Normant his wife and William Stocks John Haywood Eliza Ann Thomas Aron and James Adelson Normant acknowledged Page 169 [image 304b] Deed of gift from William Normant Esq to William Stokes Norment acknowledged Ordered that Neill Shaw be overseer of the road from the Little Marsh to ? and work the usual hands Thursday October 5th [1809] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Charles Moore John McNeill Angus Taylor John Hesters Esquires Ordered that an order of April Term last for discontinuing the road from Lumberton and crossing Drowning Creek at Norments Bridge be recinded and that the said raod be again opened and that William Townsend be overseer of the said road and bridge and that all the hands who formerly worked on the same under James McRee the last overseer work under the said Townsend Court adjourned to Court in course CMoore JP ATaylor JP JHesters JP JMcNeill File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/18093081wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 38.9 Kb