Robeson County NcArchives Court.....1811, Year 1811 ************************************************ 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, 10:36 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1811 Page 234 [image 337a] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held at the Town of Lumberton for the County of Robeson on Monday the 25th day of February Anno Domini 1811 Present the worshipful Charles Moore William Thompson Sherwood Fort Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias and the Court selected the following gentlemen to serve as Grand Jurors during this term To Wit John Storm Peter Buchan John McRae James McRee Owen Clinton Daniel Peterson John McEachern Charles McDougd Angus Black Absalom Davis John Brown ? Thomas Harrington John McCallum John Brown ? Martin Martin Ordered that John Walker be overseer of the road in room of Edward Wilkison and that Duncan McMilen Junr John McMilen John McBride and John McLaughlin work under him Ordered that Neill McLean Junior be overseer of the road in room of Alexander McNeill Page 235 [image 337b] Ordered that Gideon Elvington be overseer of the road in room of Danl Powell Ordered that Capt William Barnes have leave to turn the road to the west side of his dweling house Ordered that William Looper be overseer of the road in room of Robert Inman Ordered that John McKay be overseer of the road in room of Peeter Johnston and work the said Johnston and the hands formerly under him Ordered that Danl McNeill be overseer of the road of James Humphry Ordered that Danl McPhaul John Campbell and Danl Wilkison be a committee to settle with Edward Wilkingson Execr of Neill Ray Ordered that in future Zachariah Musselwhite work on the road leading from Elizabeth to Powers Bridge on the Great Swamp Ordered that John Hesters John Flowers and William Sterling Esquires be a committee to settle with the admr of Needham Rowland Ordered that John Huston be overseer of the road in room of Michael Herring and that Benjamin Edwards and Isham Mathews work under him Page 236 [image 338a] Deed from James Caplan to John Calwell proven by Sherad Fort Deed from John Rea to Zephaniah Leonard proven by Gilbert Cox Deed from Nathaniel Hawthorn to Willis Hamons proven by Archd Rea Deed from James Copeland to John Caldwell proven by Shered Fort Deed from Saml Britt to Andrew Fullmore acknowledged Deed from Mathew Jones to Joel Cooper proven by Danl Powell Deed from Meredith Merser to John Israle? proven by Willis Hamon Page 237 [image 338b] Deed from Isaac Sulivan to John Dow proven by Bengeman Persell? Deed from Archd Brown to John Gilchrist proven by William Gilchrist Deed from Archd Morison to Alexr Smith proven by William Gilchrist Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Hugh Bane proven by Malcom McGugan Deed from Randal McPherson to Alexr Johnston proven by John Regan Deed from John McBride to Neill McNeill proven by Randal Curie Deed from John McEachnan to James McNatt acknowledged Deed from Neill McNeill to Malcom McNeill proven by Danl Paterson Page 238 [image 339a] Ordered that Absalom Pitman be overseer of the road in room of Samuel Johnson Ordered that Thomas Sewell and Sion Alford Esquires be a committee to settle with the administrator of Theophilus Thompson deceased and report to next court Ordered that James McNatt pay to Sarah Bagget the sum of six pounds for the mantainance of a baseborn child for one year back and the sum of four pounds annually for six years to come Ordered that James Chisholm be overseer of the road in room of John Chisholm Ordered that Malcom McGugan be overseer of the road in room of Edward Curry Lemuel Thompson was appointed guardian to Nancy Thompson minor orphan and entered into bond in the sum of one hundred and two pounds with Archd McLean his security Samuel Johnson was appointed Constable in Capt Terrys district & entered into bond with John Hesters & Phillip Speers The admr of the estate of William Odum returned the account of sales of said estate amounting to 1147 dollars and 70 cents Nancy Thompson a minor was bound to Lemuel C Thompson till she arive at 18 years of age she now being nine Page 239 [image 339b] Allen Looper a minor was bound to Isham Cox till he be twenty one years of age now being seventeen Seley Holliman a minor of six years of age was bound to David Wilcox untill she arive at eighteen Administration on the estate of Angus Buchan deceased was granted to John Buchan who entered into bond with Alexr Patterson in the sum of fifty pounds Administration on the estate of Hardy Councill decd was granted to John Councill and Willis Councill who entered into bond in the sum of three thousand dollars with John Regan and Robert Haills securities Deed from Zephaniah Leonard to Nathaniel Hawthorne acknowledged Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 240 [image 340a] Robeson County Tuesday Feby 26th 1811 Present the worshipful John Hesters Moses Hill Nicholas Powell Esquires Ordered that Charles Thompson have leave to build a mill accross the Horse Swamp on his own land Ordered that Joseph Lee have leave to errect a mill accross the Old Field Swamp where the old mill formerly stood Ordered that Nancy Lamb widow of Meedy Lamb be allowed fifty dollars out of the property belonging to the deceased's estate for the purpose of mantaining 4 children for one year Ordered that John Freeman Hardy Freeman Benjamin Freeman and Samuel Elkins work on the Creek under Henry Taylor overseer Deed from George Ikner to Margret Currie acknowledged Deed from John Pope to Noah Pitman proven by Bengeman Lee Page 241 [image 340b] Deed from Angus McDonald to Duncan Leonard proven by John Little Deed from Joel Casper to Danl Powell acknowledged Deed from Rhuben Rozer to Thomas Musselwhite Junr proven by William Rozer Deed from John Bethan to Alexr McBride proven by Gilbert Murphy Ordered that Charles Moore Alfred Rowland Thomas Sewell Bengeman Lee and Angus Taylor Esqrs be a committee with full power and authority to contract with a proper Workman and to superintend and to have finished the Court House of Robeson County in such manner as they deem proper and adviseable upon an economical plan and that they be authorized to draw upon the County Trustee for such money as may be requisite to carry this order into effect Page 242 [image 341a] Ordered that the following Gentlemen be summoned by the sheriff to attend as Jurors at the next term to wit Charles Council Senr John Currie Daniel McMillan Henry Treveak Danl Campbell James McNeil Senr Mark Russel John Lewis Charles Thomson William Thomson Junr // Horse Swamp Joel Bullock Henry Bullock Richd Powell (Ashpole) James Barnes (Capt) James Smith (Raft Swamp) Jesse Pitman Junr Isaac Sullivan James Lewis Junr Andrew Puff Andrew Sinclair James Smith Big Swamp Malcom Murphy Norman Gillis Malcom Thomson John McPhail Archd Buie Senr Alexr McKay Levi Baxley John McPhaul Abraham Barefield Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court To Wit Samson Bridgers Dawson Waters Kenneth Black Charles Thompson Junr (Horse Swamp) Shadrach Howell John Walker John McEachen James Suggs Archd Little Page 243 [image 341b] William Brown Joseph Wood Neill Brown Charles McDougald Angus Murphy Neill Thompson Alexander Patterson Hardy Pope Neill Murphy William Ashley John Biggs Alexander Johnson John Hesters George Thompson Britton Barnes Senr James McNatt Junr Spencer Caldwell and Lewis Johnson Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of twenty two shillings for his attendance at this term Allso the sum of sixteen shilling for his attendance at last term and the sum of sixteen shillings for last Superiour Court Deed from Jesse Bryant to Richard Lamb proven by Jonathan Wishart Deed from John Stewart to William Baxley proven by Duncan Campbell Deed from James Barnes to Isaac Bledsoe acknowledged Deed from Deanah Noyes to John McNeill proven by Alfred Rowland Ordered that Charles Ivey Elijah Hamons John McNatt John Humphry Jesse Humphry Abe? McDuffe Charles Pate Junr James Humphrey Junr Fowler James McNatt Alexr Townsand and John Pate work and the stage road under Spencer Caldwell overseer in addition to his former hands Page 244 [image 342a] Deed from John Rea to Zephaniah Leonard proven by Gilbert Cook Deed from William Baxley to John Jackson proven by Duncan Campbell Deed from William Barnes to Isaac Bledsoe acknowledged Deed from William Brown to John Jackson proven by James Baxley Bill of sale from John Storme to Charles Barker akcnowledged Bill of sale from Charles Barker to John Storme acknowledged Deed from Jacob Bryant to Richard Lamb proven by Jonathan Wishart Power of Attorney from Peeter Brown to Charles Moore proven by Alfred Rowland Deed from Anguss Gillis to Alexr McBride proven by Gilbert Murphy Deed from Isaac Sulivan to Williamson Rozer proven by Richard Merser Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Richard Lamb proven by Henry Cummings Bill of sale from Richard Lamb to Gilbart [?] acknowledged Page 245 [image 342b] Deed from Isaac Sullivan to John McMillan proven by Mathew Powers Deed from John Hawthorn Junr to Richard Lamb proven by Nathaniel Hawthorn Deed from Joshua Hawthorn to Nathaniel Hawthorn proven by Richard Lamb Deed from Jesse Barfield to William Hill proven by James Watson Bill of sale from Charles Barker to James Barker acknowledged Bill of sale from Charles Barker to Lemuell Barker acknowledged Deed from William Moore to Neill McSwain proven by Duncan Campbell Deed from Duncan Campbell to Roger McSwain acknowledged Deed from Jacob Rhodes to William Atkins acknowledged Court adjourned untill tomorrow Ten oclock Page 246 [image 343a] Wednesday February 27th 181 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Sampson Bridgers William Sterling Moses Hill Esquires Ordered that the Clark be allowed the sum of 20 pounds for his extra service and 3 pounds stationary for the last year Ordered that the sheriff be allowed the sum of seventy pounds for his extra service for the last year Deed from Josiah Grantham to Moses Smith proven by Richard Grantham Deed from James Copland to John Caldwell proven by Sherwood Fort Deed from Daniell Mathews to Daniell McLaughton proven by Duncan McAlpen Deed from Noah Pitman to Jesse Lee acknowledged Deed from Meredeth Merser to John Israel proven by Willis Hamons Page 247 [image 343b] Deed from Mathew Jones to Joel Cooper proven by Daniell Powell Deed from Andrew Fullmore to Samuell Britt acknowledged Deed from Nathaniel Hawthorn to Willis Haman proven by Archabald Rea A Releace from Neill McEachnan &c to Charles Brown &c proven by Alexander Paterson Court adjourned untill tomorrow ten oclock Thursday February 28th 1811 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Angus Taylor Charles Moore William Thompson & John McNeill Esquires John and David Grimes? were appointed administrators of the estate of James Grimes? deceased who entered in bonds for the sum of five hundred dollars with Jesse Lee their security Page 248 [image 344a] Evan Ellis was appointed Constable in Capt Drakes district who entered into bond with Alfred Rowland his security Squire Barnes an orphant now abought 14 years of age bound apprentice to Isaac Bledso Allen Ivey an orphant now abought 10 years of age bound apprentice to John Danely Ordered that the sheriff sumon the folowing gentlemen as a Jury to lay off a road from William Humphries on the Raft Swamp from thence to the Panther ford on Panther Swamp thence to the ? called Philadelpus near Colonal Hugh Brown thence a direct cource to the old road from Lumberton to Neill Brown (To wit) William Brown Angus Black Archd McGill Junr Bengeman Humphrey Saml Smith Archd Smith Junr Danl Bleu Malcom McMillen Archd Smith Senr Hugh Brown Neill Buie Angus Rea Junr Mitchal Biggs Jesse Herral and that Neill Brown Esqr qualify them John Huston appointed Constable in Capt Terrell district who entered into bond with William Barnes his security Page 249 [image 344b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson at the Town of Lumberton on the 27 day of May being the 4th Monday of said month Anno Domini 1811 and 35th year of American Independence Present the worshipful William McNeill Joseph Wood John Regan William Ward Esquires Ordered that John Regan Esq Joseph Regan and Joseph Wood be a committee to divide the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Musselwhite deceased among his heirs agreeable to his will Ordered that Benjamin Blount be overseer of the river in room of Marmaduke Etheridge and that Daniel McDougald be added to that district and that Etheridge be removed Ordered that the road leading from John ? to Iveys Bluff be discontinued and that the hands who worked on that road work in future on Lumber River Page 250 [image 345a] The election of sheriff took place when Alexander Rowland Esquire was duly elected the following Justices being present To Wit Joseph Newberry Alexander Patterson John Flowers Sherwood Fort Sion Alford David McPhaul John Little James McNeill Angus Taylor Samuel Biggs Malcom McNeill John Regan Joseph Wood Sampson Bridgers William Ward John McNeill William Sterling Joseph Regan John Hesters Moses Hill Neill Murphy John McLean Charles Moore William McNeill The sheriff entered into bond with Andrew Fulmore William Ashley Alfred Rowland and Robert Haills his securities William Ashley esquire was elected County Treasurer Ordered that Malcom McAlpin Junior be overseer of the road between Gilchrists Bridge & Donald McDonalds in room of Angus Love Ordered that John and Charles Pate Elijah Hammons James Humphrey & Alexr Townsand work under Daniel McNeill on the Saddletree road Ordered that Col Regan be overseer of the road in room of Josiah Taylor Page 251 [image 345b] Ordered that SaddleTree be the dividing line between the Raft Swamp road and Stage road James McAlpin apointed County surveyor who entered into bond with Alfred Rowland and Duncan MacAlpin his securities Robert Haills appointed coroner who entered into bond with Alfred and Alexr Rowland his securities Ordered that Theophilus Griffin be exempt from paying the tax on 920 acres of land for the year 1810 which he was charged by mistake Ordered that William Britt Senr be allowed to turn the road round his plantation on the west side Ordered that John Lower be appointed overseer of the Stage Road from Ashpool to the state line and that he work all the hands as well Ordered that Robert Haills Duncan McAlpin and John Little esquire be a committee to divide the estate of Hardy Councill deceased among the heirs of said Councill Ordered that Malachia Pitman be overseer of hte road from Mrs Rowlands to the ? on Ashpole & that the following hands work under him to Wit Nathan Powell Stephen Powell Page 252 [image 346a] John Drinkwater Benjamin Arnet Alfred Rowlands Hands and Jesse Lees hands Ordered that Thomas Harrington be overseer of the road leading form Bladen County line ? and crossing Powers Bridge to the Stage Road near the Great Marsh Ordered that Daniel Chisholm be overseer of the road in room of Colin McLachlin and that the former hands work under him Ordered that the sheriff summon the following persons to Wit Peter Kelly Archd McEachern Daniel Johnson Hugh McColl Peter Johnson Neill McDuffy John Shaw Donald McAlpin Alexr Johnson James Stewart John Stewart Malcom Stewart Angus Munn Dond Shaw and alexr Campbell as a Jury to view the road leading form the fork at McEacherns to the County line near Norman ?s and likewise that part of it leading to McFarlands Turn Pike and that they report to next term whether one or both of the said two roads are of public utility and should this jury aforesaid be oppinion that any part of said roads are usefull and ? to promote the general good they may proceed to lay off such part & report to next term Page 253 [image 346b] Ordered that Archibald McLeran Esquire who was appointed guardian to Daniel McLeran a minor orphan be released from his said guardianship Deed from Martin Lewis & wife to William Ward acknowledged Deed from Daniel McPherson to John Wilkison proved by Angus Love Deed from Malcom Thompson to Duncan McArthur [acknowledged] Deed from John Little to Henry Taylor proved by Jonathan Sanderson Deed of gift from Daniel McNeill to Mary Macneill proved by Neill Murphy Bill of sale from Duncan MacMillan to Mary McMillan proved by James McNeill Page 254 [image 347a] Deed from Robert Haills to Mary Councill acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland to Archibald Wilkison acknowledged Deed from Patrick McEachen to Ronald McDougald proved by Sion Alford Esq Deed from Benjamin Lewis to Martin Lewis proved by William Ward Deed from John Brumble to Henry Taylor proved by Jacob Bryan Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Robert Macalpin proved by John Regan Deed from Jacob Rhodes to James Smith acknowledged Deed from John Dowe to Joseph Smith proved by Owen Clinton Deed from John Fiveash to James Hunt acknowledged Page 255 [image 347b] Deed from John McEachern & Elizabeth MacEachern to Malcom Thompson proved by John Little Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Charles Barker proved by James King James Watson? vs James Lee Who find that the defendant did contract as mentioned in the plaintiffs declaration – that the contract has not be performed, that there is no accord nor satisfaction nor ? the said contract has been broken that that has been a ? and ? plaintiffs damages to ? pounds & costs Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 256 [image 348a] Tu[e]sday May 28th 1811 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood John McLain Moses Hill Joseph Regan Danl McPhaul Esquires Ordered that Danl McDuffy be exempt from the payment of one pole which was charged to him by mistake Ordered that Bengeman Humphreys mark be in futer a swallow fork in each ear On motion ordered that Alfred Rowland Charles Moore Angus Taylor Robert Haills and Jesse Lee be and they are hereby appointed a committee to divide the personal property of Meedy Lamb Decd acmong his legal representers and make return to next court Deed from Alexander Love to Angus Love proven by John Wilkingson Deed from Isaac Sulivan to Robert McAlpin proven by Danl Shaw Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Richard Lamb acknowledged Deed from Nathaniel Hawthorn to Richard Lamb proven by Willis Haman Page 257 [image 348b] Deed from Charles Barker to James King acknowledged Deed from John McBride to Randal Curie proven by Danl McPhaul Deed from James Hunt to Nathan Pitman proven by Jesse Pitman Deed from Isaac Jones to Peeter Smith proven by Archd McMillen Deed from John McBride to William Martain proven by Randal Curie Bill of sale from Martain Martain to William Baxley proven in open court Deed from Charles Barfield to Jesse Barfield proven by Noah Hill On motion to the court a power of atty from William A Moor of the City of Savanah to William Normant was ordered to be registered Allen McLaughlin Constable came into court and renewed his bond with Jacob Blount Junr his security Jacob Merser Constable came into court and renewed his bond with Joseph Wood his security John Blount Constable came into court and renewed his bond with Joseph Wood his security Page 258 [image 349a] Henery Trevick Constable came into court and renewed his bond with Neill Murphy his security Alfred Lockelear an orphan boy bound to Allen McLaughlin who entered into bond with William Lowrey his security Jacob Barnes bound an apprentice to John Brown The inventory of James Gunn Estate was returned The inventory of the estate of Hardy Councill decd was returned The last will and testament of Gilbert Cox deceased having been established by a Jury Sarah Cox and Isham Cox quallified as Executrix and Executor to the same and also returned an invenotry of the property of the testator Deed from John Hesters to John Brown proved by Alfred Rowland Deed from John Humphrey to James Humphrey acknowledged Page 259 [image 349b] The following are the names of the gentlemen selected by the Court to serve as Grand Jurors at this term on the return of the Venire Facias by the sheriff 1 Isaac Sullivan Foreman 2 James Barnes 3 Abram Barfield 4 James Lewis 5 Alexander McRay 6 Norman Gillis 7 William Thompson Junr 8 Charles Thompson 9 Levi Baxley 10 Richard Powell 11 Daniel McMillan 12 Daniel Campbell 13 Jesse Pitman 14 Henry Bullock 15 Malcom Thompson Page 260 [image 350a] Jacob Rhodes vs. John Brock Original Attachment Robert Haills who was summoned as garnishee to declare upon oath what he is in debt to John Brock or what property of his he has in his hands, being duly sworn declareth as follows, that some two or three years ago he gave his bond or obligatory note to Solomon, Anne & Olive Thomas for one hundred & eighty four dollars and sixty cents, payable in or about November 1810, which note after execution and before the day of payment, was as he has understood, assigned by two of the obligees, to wit, Solomon & Anne, to John Brock[,] that some time before the note became due he paid to Olive Thomas, one of the obligees one full third of the amount of the said note, & that the balance of the said note or bond he believes to be due from him to the said John Brock. Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 261 [image 350b] Wednesday May the 29th 1811 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Angus Taylor John McNeill Daniel McPhaul Esquires Ordered that the following gentlemen be Inspectors of the Poll and the several elections in this County for the present year – To Wit – At Alfords – Arhcibald McQueen - Warren Alford – Senate Alexr McLeod - Murdoch McLean – Com At McPhaulls – John McMillan - Hector McEachern – Senate Randal Curry - Daniel McPhaull – Com Page 262 [image 351a] At McBrydes – Alexr Patterson - Josiah Thompson – Sen John Little - Mathew Powers – Com At Lumberton – Robert Haills - Archd S Brown – Sen Charles Moore - Jonathan Wishart – Com At Lees – General B. Lee - Francis L Haines – Sen William Ashley - Hardy Pope - Com John Wilkes who was appointed Entry taker of this County took the necessary oaths and entered into bond with Samuel Biggs and Philip Wilkison his securities in the sum of two thousand pounds William Coleman was appointed constable and entered into bond with Jesse Lee his security Deed from Ephraim Cliborne to Mathew Jones proved by William Barnes Page 263 [image 351b] A bond given by Conan Hardian & Daniel Lowe for the maintainance of a bastard child ordered to be filed James Alfred Constable renewed his bond with James McQueen his security A petition was presented to the Court for leave to open a road from the Sandy Bluff on Lumber River to William Humphreys – was granted Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to lay off the same and make return to next Court Bill of sale from William Barnes to Rachel Barnes proved by Isham Pitman Duncan Campbell guardian of William S. Seahon filed an account against the estate of his ward John Buchan returned the amount of sales of the estate of Angus Buchan to Wit nine pounds – which was ordered to be filed Deed from Richard Thomas and Raburn Redding to John Willis proved by Joseph Regan Page 264 [image 352a] A jury who were appointed to lay off the road from William Humphreys to Neill Browns made a kind of return which was filed The committee who were appointed to settle with the administrator of Resto Powell rported that they find the sum of fifteen shillings only due by the administrator to the said estate The committee who were appointed to settle with the administrator of Neill Ray deceased reported that the said administrator has fully administered Ordered that Sally McInnis be allowed five pounds for her lying in charges of a bastard child charged to have been begotten on her body by Neil Curry in [lined out: lieu of all other charges] Ordered that the following magistrates receive the List of Taxable Property for the year 1811 – Capt Sulivans District – Joseph Wood Blount – ATaylor Biggs – SBiggs Barnes – NPowell Terrys – Flowers Drakes – SBridgers Blacks – JNewbery Jordans – Sion Alford McPhater – D McPhaull ? – Wm McNeill Campbell 0 Jas McNeill McNear – John Little Page 265 [image 352b] Jacob Merser Constable allowed the sum thirty two shillings for his attendance at this term John Blount Constable allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance this term James McQueen Esqr appointed Admr of the estate of John Chisholm Cooper decd who entered into bond with Robert Haills his security in the sum of one hundred dollars Deed from Alfred Rowland sheriff to David Anderson acknowledged Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock [Thursday May 30th 1811] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Charles Moore John McNeill Angus Taylor Esqrs John Dowde came into court and relinquished his indenture which he had on Joshua Singlettery which was excepted Page 266 [image 353a] Charles Moore Esquire returned an execution against William Norment and Alfred Rowland at the suit of Zephaniah Leonard for the sum of twenty four pounds seventeen shillings six pence and twenty four shillings costs levied on one moiety of 2500 acres of land on the waters of Burnt Swamp and Raft Swamp the property of said Normant by Robert Haills Coroner – Ordered that the sheriff sell the same John Blount Constable allowed the sum of [eight] shillings for his attendence at the Superiour Court last March Term Deed from Alfred Rowland to Jacob Rhodes acknowledged Deed from Alfred Rowland to Jacob Rhodes acknowledged Deed from Deanah C Noyes to Joseph Smith proven by Henerey Cumans Ordered that Jacob Merser be allowed the sum the sum of forty [eight] shilling for his attendence at the two last Superiour Courts and November Term last Page 267 [image 353b] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next County Court To Wit Jacob Blount Junr John Duncan Peter McEachern Aaron Braswell John McLean W Samp Duncan Brown Willis Loe john McCormaic Archd Wilkison William Carlisle Archd Smith Junior Archd McLean Hugh Brown Junior Lewis Grimsley Malcom Brown Neill McNeill miller Gilbert Taylor Phillip Spier Charles Bullock John Little William Munroe Donald McQueen William Gilchrist Mathew Powers Malcom McEachern Hector McLean Nazara Mitchell John Storm Daniel McCallum Robert Pittman Benjamin Lee and Murdoch McInnis Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen as Jurors to the Superior Court at September Term next to Wit Alexander McGeachy John McGirt Mathew Jones Angus McCallum Page 268 [image 354a] Colin McLachlin Silas Drake Mathew Watson Duncan McBride Angus McBryde Absalom Davis George Thompson Lachlan McLean Andrew Fulmore James Lewis Adam McRay John Willis Malcom Mathews Frederick Davis John McNeill James Pitman Sion Alford James Moore Benjamin Edwards Angus McDiarmid Richd Mercer Abram Paul Junr John Stewart B.S. Elisha Harrel Samuel Willis Joseph Blount Errick Legget John McLean Esquire Daniel Lowe Duncan McMillan Daniel Powell & Archd McPhattair Court adjourned untill Court in Course C Moore JP J McNeill A Taylor JP Page 269 [image 354b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held at the Town of Lumberton for the County of Robeson County on Monday the 26th day of August and 36th year of our Independence AD 1811 Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood Malcom McNeill Moses Hill Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias and the Court selected the following gentlemen to serve as Grand Jurors during the term To Wit John Storm Robert Pitman Hugh Brown William Gilchrist John Little Philip Spiers Archibald McLean Gilbert Taylor Charles Bullock Donald McQueen Daniel McCallum Malcom McEachen Mathew Powers Archd Smith John McLean at the same time John Blount Constable sworn to attend them Page 270 [image 355a] Ordered that William Wood be overseer of the road in room of James Smith Ordered that Solomon Pippin be exempt from the payment of the tax on one white poll for the year 1810 which was charged to him by mistake Ordered that Gilbert Taylor be overseer of Lumber River navigation in room of Roderick McNair and work the former hands who live within the bounds Ordered that John Paterson be overseer of the road from Archd Wilkisons to Lindsays road in room of Duncan McMillan Ordered that Dawson Waters be overseer of the road in room of John Barnes Ordered that Jonathan Wishart be allowed to build a mill across Jacobs Swamp on his own lands Thomas Ivey Senr came into Court and proved by the oath of Joseph Wood esq that he was some time ago in Bladen County and that he the said Ivey was in the Court of that County proved to be a white man Ordered that Frederick Davis be exempt from public duty owing to an infirmity in his arm? Page 271 [image 355b] Ordered that Joel Pitman be overseer of the road in room of Joel Bullock Ordered that James Suggs be overseer of the road in room of Drury Perry and work the following hands to Wit Drury Perry Jacob Perry Jonathan Wats Joseph Waters John Waters James Lewis Junior Elias Ivey William Brumble Gadi Carter and all the hands in the formers district Ordered that Neill McLean Junior be overseer of the road leading from the county line to Sellers to Lowerys cross road in room of Alexander McMillan and the former hands work under him Ordered that Charles Thompson be overseer of the creek road from Lowreys cross road to the fork in Thompsons old field and that all the hands within the former district work under him except such as work on Lumber River Ordered that Duncan Brown Senr be overseer of the road in room of John McNeill from Neill Browns to Malcom McNeill and that he work the former hands Ordered that Dugald McLachlin security for Duncan Campbell and Sarah Campbell admr and administratrix of Colen Campbell deceased be released from his said securityship and that the said Duncan Campbell give other security Page 272 [image 356a] Ordered that Uriah Grantham be overseer of the road in room of Joshua Grantham on the road crossing at Fair Bluff and leading to the state line – Ordered that Peter Johnson be overseer of the road in room of James Stewart from the fork at Archd McEacherns to the fork of the new road near McDonalds old field Ordered that Malcom McMillan Neill McAlpin and Alexander Patterson esquire be a committee to settle the accounts of John Buchan administrator of the estate of Peter Buchan deceased and that they report to next term Ordered that James McNaught be overseer of the road leading form Elisha Harrels and that William Carlise James Humphrey Jesse Humphrey Alexander McDuffy John McNaught work under him Ordered that John McEachern be overseer of the road in room of Malcom Mathews Ordered that Malcom McMillan and Saml Smith be added to the road leading from Neill Brown to Malcom McNeill Page 273 [image 356b] Deed from Murdock McLoud to Patrick (/) proven Deed from Jacob Merser and Burrel Revels proven by Willis Haman Deed from James Evers to Laughlan Rea proven by William Moore Deed from Joseph Wood to Shadreck Howell acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Alexr McAurther proven by Peeter McArther Deed from Charles Barfield [to] Soloman Pippen proven by Soloman Pippen Deed from Alfred Rowland to Alexr Rowland and from Alexr Rowland to James Kelley proven by Archd S Brown Deed from John Ford to Soloman Page proven by Moses Hill Deed from John Clark to John Walker proven by James Danely Page 274 [image 357a] Deed from Christopher McRae to Hugh Carmichal proven by Malcom McGugan Deed from Spencer Caldwell to Charles Townsand akcnowledged Deed from John McRaney to Malcom McNair proved by John McNair Deed from Benjamin Wood to Hardy Pitman proven by John Pitman Deed from Charles Barfield to Levi Barfield proven by Salathiel Pippin Deed from Malcom Shaw to John Shaw proven by Stuart Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Daniel Patterson proven by A Currie Deed from Edward Grantham to Solomon Page proven by Moses Hill Deed from Salathiel Pippen to Slaughter Hill acknowledged Page 275 [image 357b] Deed from Levi Barfield to Sterling Powell proven by Solomon Pippin Deed from Alexander Love and Edward Love to Daniel Patterson proven by Archd Currie Deed from John Fergurson to Mary Fergurson proven by Archd Curie Deed from Philemon Tyrrel to Angus Ray admited to record on the hand right of Peter McEachen being proved by John Ray Deed of gift from John McKay Jun to Christopher McKay proven by Nancy McKay Deed of gift from George Willis Sen to Samuel Willis proven by James Smith Bill of sale from William Baxley to Peter McArthur acknowledged George Thompson was appointed guardian to Alzy Thompson who entered into bond with Archibald McLean his security in the sum of one hundred pounds Page 276 [image 358a] Peter Kelly Archd McEachern Danl Johnson Hugh McColl Peter Johnson Neill McDuffy John Shaw Danl McAlpin Alexr Johnson James Stewart John Stewart Mal Stewart Angus Munn Danl Shaw & Alexander Campbell who were summoned to view the road leading from the fork of the road at McEacherns to the County line near Norman Stewarts and likewise that part of it leading to Mcfarlands Turnpike report that in their oppinion the post road from McEacherns to McFarlands Turnpike ought to be kept open. See Report filed at Augt 1811 Shadrach Howell was appointed Constable in Captain Sullivans district and entered into bond with John Regan esq his security The last will and testament of John Molloy deceased was proved by Randal Curry Bill of sale from John Odum to William Odum proved by Thomas Sewell esq Page 277 [image 358b] An inventory of the property belonging to the estate of Ann Thomas was returned by the administrator Duncan Campbell was appointed administrator of the estate of Colin Campbell deceased and entered into bond with John Regan esq his security John Biggs was appointed Constable in Captain Biggs district and entered into bond with Samuel Biggs his security Deed form Sion Alford esquire acknowledged Solomon Pippin appointed Constable in Captain Barnes's district and entered into bond with Richd Bullock Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 278 [image 359a] Tuesday August the 27th 1811 Court met according to appointment (sic) Present the worshipfull Joseph Wood Charles Moore Nicholas Powell Joseph Regan Esquires Ordered that James Lowrey Junior pay to Ann Deese the sum of seven pounds for supporting the youngest child charged to him by the said Ann Deese Also the sum of five pounds for supporting the next youngest child also charged to him by the said Ann – during the present year [in margin: Issued] Jacob Rhodes vs John Brock // Robert Haills garnishee // Ordered by the Court in this Case that the sum of one hundred and twenty eight dollars and 38 cents be condemned in the hands of the garnishee to the use of the Plaintiff Jacob Rowland (sic) Page 279 [image 359b] Ordered that Notice issue to Neill Curry that he appear at the next term of this Court to show cause why a further allowance of twenty five dollars should not be made to Sally McInnis for Doctor's charges maintainance – and lying in expences – Ordered that John Smith be overseer of the road from Lowreys Bridge to Neill Brown's and work the former hands Ordered that James Evers be allowed to build a mill on his own lands accross McCraney's Branch Ordered that Randal Curry esquire have leave to renounce his right of being Executor to the last will and testament of John Molloy deceased The last will and testament of Charles Thompson Senior (deceased) was established in this court and admited to record Deed from Farlow Oquinn to Mathew Kelly proved by Charles McDougald Page 280 [image 360a] Ordered that Jesse Pitman be overseer of the road from the Stage Road to Griffen Bluff in room of Benjamin Lee esq & that Elisha Bass and William Grimsley work under him with the former hands Ordered that John Blount be exempt from the payment of the tax on one hundred & one acres of land which was charged to him by mistake Deed from Angus Gilchrist to John Campbell proved by Daniel Blue Deed from Tryon Smith to Sion Alford esquire proved by James McQueen Deed from John Sledd to James Lowrey proved by William McNeill Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Milby Musselwhite acknowledged Page 281 [image 360b] State vs Duncan Campbell – Charge – Pettit Larceny – Charged & Pleads not Guilty – This case was tried by the following jury To Wit William Carlise John McCormick Aaron Braswell Murdoch McInnes Jacob Blount Jesse Pitman Jesse Lee Richard Powell Willis Pope Archd Ray Lemuel Bullock and Daniel McNeill – who say – they find the defendant guilty of the Larceny and Felony as charged in the Bill of Indictment – When the Court ordered Duncan Campbell the defendant to receive five lashes on his bare back at the Publick Whipping Post Deed from John Cade to Daniel McCumman proved by Murdock McInnes Ordered that the County Trustee pay to Alexander McMillan esquire the sum of six dollars for his assistance and Page 282 [image 361a] Ordered that the County Trustee pay to Alexander McMillan Esquire the sum of six dollars for assisting the Council in behalf of the state in the suit State vs. Duncan Campbell Ordered that the Clerk direct the Secretary of State to correct an error in a Patent No 1907 granted to Richard Smith for 150 acres of land in Robeson County as follows – To Wit – the Course of the third line of the said survey from South 1 degree & 30 minutes East to that of North 1 Degree and 30 minutes West Deed from Aaron Cumbo to Elisha Cumbo proved by Stephen Cumbo Deed from Isaac Sulivan to Milby Musellwhite acknowledged Deed from Isaac Sulivan to James Evens acknowledged Deed from William Russell to Mark Russell acknol Court adjourned until tomorrow 9 oclk Page 283 [image 361b] Wednesday August 28th 1811 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Sion Allford Joseph Wood Moses Hill Esquires Deed from Neven McBride and John McBride to William Russell proven by Duncan McAlpen Deed from Perry Arnett to Levi Page proven by Moses Hill Deed from Isaac Dyson to Gilbart Taylor proven by Danl McPhaul Deed from Thomas Davis to Perry Arnett proven Deed from Neill John and Margeret McKowen to Zachariah Jourdan proven by Danl McPhaul Page 284 [image 362a] Deed from John Hamons Senr to Martin Martin proven by Sherwood Fort Stephen Grantham appointed Constable in Capt Barnes district who entered into bond with Moses Hill his security Soloman Thomas appointed admr to the estate of Anne Thomas decd who entered into bond with Duncan Campbell his security Ordered that the sheriff sumon the following gentelmen as Jurors to attend at next November term (to wit) John Lewis Hector McLain Danl Stewart Norman Gillis Archd Smith Senr James McNall Junr Hugh McGugan Danl McMillen Alexr Johnston Isaac Bird Malcom Brown Malcom Murphy Archd Little Senr William Morris Hardy Councill Charles Councill William Atkinson Richard Merser Danl McAllpen John Murphey Peeter McGerhey Archd McPhaul William Thompson (HS) Saml Britt Angus Black Jesse Pitman (Hog S) John Campbell Duncan Brown Thomas Townsand Jesse Lee Junr Angus McLain & Murdock McInes Deed from William Normant to Charles McDugal proven by Malcom McNeill Page 285 [image 362b] The petition of James Stewart & James McQueen esquires praying that the sheriff be directed to summon a Jury of twelve men to out assess the value of so much of the lands of John Campbell as shall be sufficient to enable them to cut a ditch or drain so that the tract of land commonly called the White Oak may be drained was granted Ordered that the sheriff summon twelve good and lawfull men according to the prayer of the petition Ordered that a Commission be issued from the Court directed to William Todd and Robert Wharton esquires of the City of Philade[l]phia to take the acknowledgement of Probates of Certain Deeds one from Henry Wood and wife to Levi Ellmaker Page 286 [image 363a] and another from Abram Dubois & wife to John Hoddart also a Power of Attorny from Levi Ellmaker to George Passmore Angus Taylor esquire returned an execution against Sion Wilkins and Jonas Wilkins for the sum of sixteen dollars and twelve cents and four shillings costs at the Instance Zephaniah Leonard levied on seventy five acres of land the property of said Sion and Jonas Wilkins near the meadows Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that Sion Alford and Thomas Sewell Esquires be a committee to settle with the guardians of [the minor orphans of] Theophilus Thompson deceased and that they report to next term The last will and testament of John Hammons deceased was proved by Kenneth Black Page 287 [image 363b] Court adjourned untill Court in Course Sion Alford Moses Hill Joseph Newbery Page 288 [image 364a] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions opened and held at the Town of Lumberton for the County of Robeson on Monday the 25th day of November and 36th year of our Independence Anno Domini 1811 Present the worshipful Sion Alford Joseph Wood Thomas Sewell Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias and the Court selected the following gentlemen to serve as Grand Jurors during this term to Wit 1 Alexander Johnson 2 Thomas Townsend 3 Daniel Stewart 4 Samuel Britt 5 Peter McGeachy 6 Jesse Pittman 7 Hugh McGugan 8 Malcom Brown 9 Danl McAlpin 10 John Campbell 11 William Morris 12 Norman Gillis 13 Archd Smith 14 Angus McLean 15 Charles Councill Page 289 [image 364b] and at the same time John Blount was sworn Constable to attend them Ordered that Archd Little Junr be overseer of the road in room of John McNair Ordered that Josiah Thompson Edward Currie and John McNair be a comittee to settle with Archd Little [guardian] of John Little and reporte to next term Ordered that Neill McLain be overseer of the road in room of Archd McMillan Ordered that Saml Smith and Malcom McNeill work on the road under Capt Black as usual? Ordered that John Lewis be overseer in the room of John Gowen Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to view and lay off that part of the Public Road which Captain William Barnes wishes to turn round his plantation Page 290 [image 365a] Thomas Sewell and Sion Alford who were appointed a Committee to settle with the guardian of the orphans of Theophilus Thompson have reported and find the ammount paid by the former guardian to the present for two orphans to be seventy five dollars and twelve cents for each Samuel Willis was appointed overseer of the road in room of William Wood Ordered that James Barfield be overseer of the road in room of Andrew Fulmore and that the former hands work under him Ordered that Dougald Graham Junior be overseer of the road in room & district of John McCallum Ordered that Briton Barnes Junior be overseer of the road in room of John Barnes and work the former hands Ordered that James Baxley be overseer of the road in room of Spencer Caldwell and work the former hands Page 291 [image 365b] Ordered that Sampson Thompson work on the road under Thomas Sewell overseer Ordered that Jacob Barnes be overseer of the road in room of Charles Thompson Ordered that Sion Pitman be overseer of the road in room of Henry Taylor Ordered that William McMillan be overseer of the road in room of Wiley Councill Ordered that Matthew Kelley be overseer of the new road leading by William Townsend & that he work the remaining part of the hands who do not work on the road leading from the cross road to William Humphreys Ordered that Malcom McGugan be overseer of apart of the Lumber Bridge road (to wit) from the upper end of Edwd Curries plantation across the Lumber Bridge to the County line working the same hands that formerly worked thereon Ordered that James McQueen Silas Drake William Barnes Charles Bullock and Benjamin Lewis Page 292 [image 366a] be a committee to divide the property of Charles Thompson decd and to assign each heir his proper part agreeably to the will of said decd Ordered that Daniel Henderson be overseer in the room of James Chisholm Ordered that William Barnes? be allowed the sum of sixteen shillings for his attendance at the Superior Court ? term Deed from Isaac Sulivan to Mathew Powers akcnowledged Deed from Hardy Inman to James Hill proven by David Barnes Deed from Thomas Powell to Duncan McArther proven by Neill Thompson Deed from Saml Smith to Aron Strickland proven by Neill Smith Bill of sale from Bengeman Newbery to Archd Little proven by John Little Page 293 [image 366b] Deed from Jesse Lee to Joseph Lee acknowledged Deed from Jesse Lee to Joseph Lee acknowledged Deed from Danl Buie to Malcom Brown proven by Angus Black Deed from Stephen Thompson to Zedekiah Pope acknowledged Deed from James Smith to John Smith proven by Neill Smith Deed from James Barfield to Sarah Barfield proven by Stephen Thompson Deed of gift from John McMillan to Hector McMillan proved by Alexander Patterson Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 294 [image 367a] Tuesday November the 26th 1811 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Sion Alford Malcom Nicolson Esquires Deed from William McKay to Adam McKay proved by John Gordon Deed from Neill McEachern to Peter Johnston proved by Alexander Johnston Deed from Samuel Dubois to Daniel McDond proved by Robert Haills esquire Deed from Samuel Dubois to Lewis Ivey proved by Robert Haills esqr Page 295 [image 367b] Deed of gift from John McMillan to Malcom McMillan proved by Alexander Patterson Bill of sale from Neill McLeod to Kenneth McKinnon proved by John McNair Deed from John Flowers to Wiley Barnes proved by Isaac Bledsoe Deed from John Flowers to Wiley Barnes proved by Isaac Bledsoe Bill of sale from Thomas Hamsck to John Storm proved by James Storm Deed from Isaac Kennedy to James Suggs proved by Stephen Sterling Deed from John Hammons to Elijah Hammons proved by James Biggs Deed from Lewis Ivey to James Suggs proved [by] Stephen Sterling Page 296 [image 368a] Deed from Neill McNeill to John Currie proved by William McNeill Administration on the estate of Israel Campbell deceased was granted to James Campbell who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred & fifty pounds with John Hawthorn his security Deed from William Munroe to Peter McGeachy proved by John Bethune Deed of gift from John McMillan to Margaret McNeill proved by Alexander Patterson An inventory of the estate of Israel Campbell was returned by his administrator Deed from Kadar Hawthorn to John Hawthorn proved by John Hillborn Deed from Thomas Jackson to Ruben Rozier proved by David Rozier Page 297 [image 368b] William Sterling esquire returned an execution against Samuel Stone for the sum of twelve dollars and thirty cents and eight shillings costs at the suit of William Watters levied on a peice of land leased by Samuel Stone from Jesse Hinson – by Samuel Johnson Constable – ordered that the sheriff sell the same Edward Curry Esquire returned an execution against Duncan Campbell Esquire for the sum of forty dollars and eight shilling cost at the suit of Malcom McNeill levied on 170 acres of land on the ten mile Swamp also on 50 acres of land on the Raft swamp between Daniel Campbell plantation and the road by Duncan McMillan Constable Ordered that the sheriff sell the said two tracts of land Angus Taylor Esquire returned an execution against Archd Rae for the sum of forty three dollars with interest from the first day of June 1810 till paid at the suit of Zephaniah Leonard Page 298 [image 369a] Levied on one lot in the town of Lumberton and 32½ acres of land side said lot formerly the property of William Morgan now of the said Archd Rae – also 8/ cost ordered that the sheriff sell the said Town Lot and Land Angus Taylor Esquire returned an execution vs Archibald Rae at the suit of Zephaniah Leonard for the sum of twenty four pounds and Eaight shilling cost levied on one lot in the Town of Lumberton and 32½ acres of land near said lott formerly the property of William Morgan now of the said Archd Rae [this is written in a different hand, obviously the recorder took over at this point from the person who had already recorded this suit, above] Ordered that Hugh Flowers mark be a half moon in each ear on the underside Deed from Tabitha Wilkes to John Wilks proven by Murdock Gillis Aly Farr a person of coulor was bound an apprentiince to Edward Grantham untill she arive to the age of twenty one years (sic) Page 299 [image 369b] Ordered that Joel Stevens be overseer of that parte of the road leading from Lumberton to the west side of Saddletree which Jacob Rhodes engages to keep up and that he work the hands formerly working under said Rhodes Ordered that John Pitman be overseer of the road in room of William Looper Ordered that Alexr Patterson Esqr Malcom McNeill and Neill McAlpen be a committee to settle with the admr of Peeter Buchan decd Ordered that the County Tax for the present year be two shillings and six pence on the poll Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 300 [image 370a] Wednesday November the 27th Anno Domini 1811 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Samson Bridgers Joseph Wood and Moses Hill Esquires Ordered that Donald McQueen be overseer of the road in room and district of Malcom McInnis Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to serve as Jurors at the next term to wit Archd Smith Junr James Biggs Junr Dugal Graham Isaac Smith Simon Willis Jesse Harrel Junr Jacob Blunt Senr Matthew Watson Sampson Pitman Wm Harrel Joseph Lee Archd McLean Peter McEachern Henry Bullock William Gilchrist Duncan McCormick Danl Low Duncan McLauchlin John Wilks James Suggs Donald Powell Benjn Lewis Jesse Hinson Mathew Pitman Patrick Smith Peter McArthur Archd McKay Page 301 [image 370b] Jordon Waters Benjamin Thomas & Jordan Phillips Ordered that Charles Moore Alfred Rowland and Angus Taylor esquires be assessors of Town property for the year 1811 Deed from Henry Wood and wife to Levi Ellmaker which appeared to have been acknowledged in due form before Robert Wharton esquire Mayor of the City of Philadelphia was admited to registration Deed from Abram Dubois and wife to John Stoddert which appeared to have been acknowledged before Mathew Lawler esquire Mayor of the City of Philadelphia & ordered to be registered Power of attorny from Levi Elmaker to George Passmore admitted to registration Page 302 [image 371a] Ordered that James Alford Sion Alford & James McQueen be appointed as a committee to lay off and apportion to Arthur Pitman's assignee his wife her part of the lands left her by her father Othniel Traweek & agreeably to the prayer of P Pitmans petition Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance this term Ordered that John Blount be allowed the sum of Eaight shilling for his attendence one day at March term 1811 Allso the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendence three days at August Court Court adjourned untill Court in Course Ordered that Jacob Merser be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendence at August term all so the sum of twenty four shilling at Sept Superior Cour[t] and the sum of twenty four shillings at this term File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/18113083wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 52.9 Kb