Robeson County NcArchives Court.....1812, Year 1812 ************************************************ 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, 10:37 pm Source: Microfilmed Record Written: 1812 Page 303 [image 371b] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson at the Town of Lumberton on Monday the 24th day of February AD 1812 Present the worshipful Joseph Wood Malcom McNeill William Thompson 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 Peter McEachen Foreman 2 Dawson Waters 3 Henry Bullock 4 Mathew Watson 5 Benjamin Thomas 6 Peter McArthur 7 Benjamin Lewis 8 William Gilchrist 9 James Biggs 10 Jacob Blount 11 Joseph Lee 12 Archd McKay 13 Daniel Powell 14 Simon Willis 15 Jesse Harrell Page 304 [image 372a] Ordered that Joseph Regan James Smith & John Willis lay off a years provision for Elizabeth Kinlaw out of the estate of her deceased husband William Kinlaw Ordered that John Gilchrist Wheelwright be overseer of the road in room and district of Archibald Wilkison Bela W Strong Esquire produced his License as attorney at Law and was admited to practice in this Court Ordered that Willis Pope be overseer of the road from Lumberton Bridge to the ten mile Swamp Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court to Wit Duncan McMillan Nicholas McLachlen Joseph Wood Murdock McInnis Nicholas Powell Alexander McNeill Joseph Kitchen Malcom McNeill esq Archd Smith Junr John McCormick William Thompson George Ikner Noah Pitman Junior Elisha Harrel Mathew Councill James Moore Randal Curry John McLean Evan Ellis Alexr Evans Archd McCallum Hugh Brown W Thompson Jun H.S. Archd McMillan Jun Jacob Blount Junr W McNeill esq Warren Alford Page 305 [image 372b] Nathaniel Hawthorn John McPhatter & Joseph Regan Duncan McBryde and Absolam Davis esqrs came into Court and produced their Commissions as Justices of the peace for the County of Robeson and took the several oaths necessary for their quallification as such Ordered that all the hands that worked on the Lumberton Road from Duncan McNeills Bridge to the County line do in future work on the Stage Road by Colin Lindsays as formerly Ordered that Joseph Wood John Regan and Joseph Regan esquires be a committee to lay off the dower of Anne Powers and that they report to next term Ordered that the following hands be exempt from working on any road and that they keep up and in good repair the Bridge called Forts Bridge on the Raft Swamp to Wit Jesse Harrels two hands – Saml Smith Malcom McMillan John McMillan & Archibald McMillan and that they work under the direction of Saml Smith abovementioned Ordered that Nathan Powell be exempt from Public duty untill his health is restored Page 306 [image 373a] Administration on the estate of William Kinlaw was granted to Joseph Wood esquire who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with John Ragan his security – Inventory having been returned of the personal property it is ordered that the administrrator sell the same Bill of sale from Thomas Hancock to Charles Storm proved by David Oswald Deed from Samuel Edwards to Rowland Edwards proved by Jonathan Wishart Deed from Alexander McDougald to Malcom McNull proved by Benjamin Blount Deed from William Atkins to Hugh Flowers proved by Jonathan Wishart Deed from John Israel to William Hesters proved by Jonathan Wishart Deed from James Moore to William Hesters proved by Jonathan Wishart Deed from John Gilchrist to Robert McLachlan acknowledged Deed from John Gilchrist to Robert McLachlan acknowledged Deed from Hugh Smith to William Baker proven by Neill Brown Page 307 [image 373b] Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Duncan McLaughlen proven by Hugh McLaughlen Deed from James Bullard to the Methodist Episcopal Church proven by Archd Baker An Article of Agreement between William Moore and Danl McNeill proven by Isaac Suliven Deed from John Gilchrist Junr to Duncan McLaughlen acknowledged Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Chas McDugald proven by Colen McLaughlen Deed from David Howell to Charles Ivey proven by Bengeman Lewis The last will and testament of Alexr Smith proven Deed of gift from Patience Rozier to sundries proved by Joseph Regan Deed from Angus Taylor to Alexander Rowland proved by Robert Haills esq Page 308 [image 374a] Ordered that Daniel McNull be overseer of the road in room and district of Willis Baxley Ordered that Alexander McBryde be overseer of the road leading from Archd McGills to Gilbert McMillans Ordered that Lemuel Thompson be overseer of the road in room of Thomas Powell? and that the former hands work under him Ordered that Alexander Townsend be overseer of the road in room of Daniel McNeill and that the former hands work under him Ordered that Charles Thompson Executor of the last will and testament of Charles Thompson Senr deceased have leave to sell a certain Negro man named Cuff belonging to the estate of the said deceased in order to enable him to make a division among the heirs of the said deceased Deed from Will Bary Grove [to] Sampson B Thompson proven by Thomas Sewell Deed from John Drake to Samson Thompson proven by Thomas Sewell Page 309 [image 374b] Deed from Alexr McArther to John Smith proven by P. McArther Deed from John Applewhite to Joseph Lee proven by B. Lee Deed from John Applewhite to Joseph Lee proven by B. Lee Deed from John Murphey to John Stewart proven by Angus Murphy Deed to John McLain from John Gilchrist and G. Gilchrist ack[nowledged] Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Robert McLauchlan proven by Duncan McLauchlan Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 310 [image 375a] Tuesday February the 25th 1812 Ordered that William Brown be allowed the sum of sixteen shillings for attendance on tthe Superior Court last September term Tudsday February 25th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Sampson Bridgers Angus Taylor and William Thompson Esquires Ordered that John McMillan be overseer of the road in room of John Walker and that the former hands work under him Ordered that Aaron Wise be overseer of the road from Ashpole to the South Carolina line in room of John Gowans Ordered that Joshua Herring be overseer of the road from Sterlings Mill to the River Road in room of John Huston Ordered that Giles Williams be overseer of the road from Griffin's Bluff to Fair Bluff in room of Joshua Hinson Ordered that Jesse Ausley be overseer of the road in room of Malcom McGugan Page 311 [image 375b] Ordered that Neill McLean be overseer of the road in room & district of Alexander McMillan Ordered that William Moore Senr be overseer of the road from the Bridge on the ten Mile Swamp on the Fayetteville Road to the edge of the Land Hill on the North side and that he work his own hands & Daniel McNeills hands Deed from Alfred Rowland to Joseph Wood esq acknowledged Deed from William Norment to Malcom McNeill esq acknowledged Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Simon Willis acknowledged Deed from Simon Willis to Isaac Sullivan proved by Alexander McAlester esq Deed from Duncan Campbell to James Carlisle acknowledged Deed from William Barnes to Joseph Lee acknowledged Deed from William McLeod to Duncan Carmichael proved by Angus Kelly Page 312 [image 376a] Deed from Elijah Wilkes to John Wilkes proved by Duncan McLachlen Deed from Isaac and Solomon Wilkes to John Wilkes proved by Duncan McLachlin Deed from Angus Gilchrist to John Wilkes proved by Duncan McLachlin Deed from Archibald McCallum to Allen McCaskill proved by Daniel Shaw Bill of sale from Samuell Johnston to Absolom and Giles Williams proven by James Terry Tremagain Thompson appointed guardian to Alsey Thompson who entered into bond with John Thompson his security Samuell Johnston appointed Constable in Capt Terrys district who entered into bond with John Hesters and John Lewis his security Deed from Allen McLaughlen to John Campbell proven by Elias Alford Bill of sale from Gilbert Cox to William Barnes proven by Isham Pitman The commitee to whom we refered the settlement of the estate of John Little Junr with his guardian? reported accordingly Page 313 [image 376b] The Committee to whom [we referred] the division of the estate of Hardy Councill Decd reported accordingly Bryant Bert administrator to the [estate of] Arenath Bert returned [an] inventory of said estate John and William Blanks bound apprentices to Joshua Merser and at the same time the said Merser entered into bond with Jonathan Wishart his security for his not removing said boys of colour out of the county Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at next May term - to Wit William Baxley Alexr McKay Henry Taylor Neill Buie Daniel Wilkison Neill McNeill (miller) John Henderson Benjamin Edwards William Ashley Mathew Kelly Henry Purvis Mathew Powers William Moore Junr Angus Love John Regan Junr Benjamin Blount Andrew Fulmore Isaac Bledsoe Willis Lowe John Stewart (B.S.) Roderick McNair Alexander Thompson John Storm John McNair Jesse Phillips George Thompson Andrew Puff Briton Barnes James Lewis William Munroe Ordered that Register of this County be allowed the sum of seven dolalrs and fifty cents for a book bough[t] by him Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 314 [image 377a] Wednesday February 26th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Charles Moore Nicholas Powell Joseph Wood Esquires Ordered that Archibald McPhattair be overseer of Lumber River Navigation in room and district of Nevan McMillen and that his own hands work under him with the former hands Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 315 [image 377b] Thursday February the 27th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Charles Moore Angus Taylor & John McNeill Esquires Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen as a Jury to lay off and divide the real & personal property of Othniel Trawick deceased among his Heirs agreeable to his last will and testament and that they make a return to next Court to Wit Sion Alford Zachariah Jordan James McQueen Alexander Little Duncan Little Duncan McEachern Malcom McEachern Wilson --- Neill Baker John McCallum James Alford Dugald Graham Page 316 [image 378a] Deed from Diana C. Noyes to Charles Moore and Co proved by Alfred Rowland esquire Deed from Alexander Rowland esq to Dianca C. Noyes acknowledged Ordered that the sheriff be allowed the sum of seventy pounds for his extra services during 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 Jacob Merse[r] be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendence at Novr term County Court allso at Septr term Superior Court three days at 8/ twenty four shilling at Feby Term 1812 the sum of thrity two shillings at this term C. Moore JP Page 317 [image 378b] 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 May and in the 36th year of American Independence AD 1812 Present the worshipful John Regan James McNeill Joseph Wood 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 John Storm – Foreman 2 Henry Purvis 3 John Stewart 4 Alexander McKay 5 George Thompson 6 Isaac Bledsoe 7 Angus Love 8 Mathew Kelly 9 Britton Barnes 10 Daniel Wilkson 11 Andrew Fulmore 12 John McNair 13 William Moore 14 Willis Lowe 15 John Regan John Blount was sworn Constable to attend them Page 318 [image 379a] Ordered that Joseph Regan be overseer of the road in room of Colonel Regan Ordered that Lewis Grimsley be overseer of the road in room and district of Absalom Pitman Ordered that James Smith be allowed to turn the road called Willis's Road round his plantation & that he put the same into good & lawful order Ordered that Isaac Sullivan be overseer of the road in room & district of Thomas Harrington Ordered that Daniel McPhaul Gilbert Sellers & John Campbell be a committee to divide the perishable property of Robert Wilkison among his Heirs agreeable to the tenor of his last will & testament and that they report to next term Ordered that Peter McGeachy have leave to errect a mill across Gum Branch on his own land Ordered that Levi Deese be overseer of the road in room and district of Simon Willis Alexander Rowland Esquire was appointed sheriff of this county for the ensuing year. The following Justices being present viz John Hesters Moses Hill Angus Murphy Duncan McBryde John Regan Joseph Wood William Norment Charles Moore Absalom Davis Malcom McNeil William Ward and Samuel Biggs – Esquires Page 319 [image 379b] Ordered that James McQueen John Campbell and William McNeill esquires be a Committee to settle with the administrator of the estate of Magnus Henderson deceased & that they report to next term Ordered that Peter Johnson work his own hands on the road from the school house east of the Raft swamp to the fork near Archibald McEachen Ordered that Martin Martin be overseer of the road in room and district of Malcom McAlpin from Gilchrists Bridge to the school house east of Raft swamp Ordered that Robert Ferguson be overseer of the road in room and district of John McKay Ordered that Ned and Peter Isham Cox's servants be added to the hands of Willis Pope to work on the road Ordered that Samuel Biggs be overseer of the road in room and district of Angus Black Ordered that Randal Bradley pay to Mary Council the sum of forty two dollars for the mantainance of her child for three years last past and the sum of twelve dollars for the ensuing year [in margin: order issued at May 1813] Deed from Alexr Johnston to Dugal McLaughlin proven by Neill McAlpen Page 320 [image 380a] Deed from Duncan Crawford to Absolam Davis acknowledged Bill of sale from Briton Jones to Moses Hill proven by Bengeman Lee Deed from Gilbart Taylor to John McLain acknowledged Deed from Malcom McNair to Rodrick McNair proven by Daniel Wilkingson Deed from Rodrick McNair to John McNair proven by Daniel Wilkingson Deed from George Parmore to Moses Hill proven by Duncan McAlpen Deed from Duncan McMillen to Edward Currie proven by Duncan McMillen Deed from John Price to Thomas Davis proven by John Cooper Deed from Dugal McLaughlen to Neill Craford proven by Duncan Craford Deed from Philoman Hodges to Archd Little proven by William McMillen Page 321 [image 380b] Deed from Noah Pitman to Josiah Thompson acknowledged Deed from Malcom McMillen to John Molloy proven by John Little The last will and testament of Neill McGill deceased proved by Archibald McKay The administrator of the estate of William Kinlaw returned the amount of sales of the said estate A release from Alexander Johnston Thomas Harrington & Dougald McLachlin Heirs of James Stephens was proved by Neill McAlpin Henry Trawick appointed Constable in Captain Drakes district and entered into bond with Neill Murphy his security William Coleman appointed Constable who entered into bond with Jesse Lee his security Norman McCraney appointed Constable and entered into bond with Josiah Thompson and Duncan McAlpin his securities Ordered that Jonathan Wishart be allowed the sum of seven dollars by him furnished for the Registers office Page 322 [image 381a] John Regan Esquire was reappointed Register for this County and entered into bond with Jonathan Wishart his security Duncan McMillan appointed Constable and entered into bond with Edward Currie his security Archibald McKay was appointed guardian to Nancy and Catharine Henderson minor orphans and entered into bond in the sum of 1200 dollars with Gilbert Taylor his security John Regan Joseph Wood & Joseph Regan who were a committee to lay off the dower of Nancy Powers widow of Samuel Powers made a report Angus Taylor Alfred Rowland & Benjamin Lee and Charles Moore esqrs who were appointed to contract for repairing the Court House reported that they contracted with Mr William Brown to execute? said repairs and that he unndertook Page 323 [image 381b] same for the sum of one hundred and eighty five dollars – they also report [that] he has performed the same agreeable to contract Upon which it was ordered by the Court that the said William Brown receive the sum of six pounds two shillings and six pence for extra services – see report, filed together with the amount of the contract Court adjourned untill tomorrow morning 10 oclock Page 324 [image 382a] Tuesday May the 26th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful William McNeill Edward Curry John Hesters & Duncan McBryde Esquires John Gilchirst Esquire produced his License to practice as an attorney and took the several oaths necessary for his quallification as such and was admited to practice in this Court Hugh Brown and Neill McAlpin the Executors to the last will and testament of Archd Buie deceased renounced all their claim to the execution of the said will Ordered that the Negro man slave named Cuffy of the estate of hte late Charles Thompson deceased which has been allotted to the representatives of Fanny Philips the daughter of hte said Charles Thompson be sold by the exr to the order to make equal distribution between on a credit of nine months ten days notes of the sale by order Page 325 [image 382b] Ordered that Joshua Merser be exempt from the payment of one poll tax which was charged to him by mistake for the year 1811 Ordered that Thomas Mussellwhite be exempt from the payment of one poll tax for the year 1811 Ordered that Parky and Sally Dees the illigemate children of Nancy Dees and James Lowry be delivered to the said James Lowry to be kept by him till they are 18 years of age he giving bond in the sum of 500 dollars to keep them off the Parrish Deed from John McEachnen to Alfred Rowland proven by William McNull Deed from Sion Alford to Peeter McArther proven by James McQueen Deed from Zachariah Jordan to Joseph Wilson acknowledged Deed from Tremagan Thompson to John Thompson proven by Evin Ellis Deed from John and Alexr Johnstons to Danl Shaw proven by Neill McAlpen Deed from Isaac Suliven to Archd Craford acknowledged Deed from Danl Shaw [to] Hezekiah Macklimon acknowledged Page 326 [image 383a] Deed from Charles Thompson to Edward Jenkings proven by James Jackson Deed from Tremagan Thompson to John Thompson proven by Thomas Sewell Deed from Alfred Rowland to David Anderson proven by Charles Moore Deed from Sarah Gowen Elizabeth Gowen and John Gowen to Silas Drake proven by Even Ellis Deed from Alfred Rowland to James McNatt Junr acknowledged Deed from John McBride to Isaac Sulivan proven by Duncan McAlpen Deed from Daniel McLain Senr and Danl McLain Junr proven by Mathew Powers Deed from Alfred Rowland to Alexr Rowland proven by Charles Moore Deed from Milby Mussellwhite to Isaac Suliven acknowledged Page 327 [image 383b] Deed from Robert Haills to John McBride acknowledged Deed from Joseph Wood to Isaac Sulivan acknowledged The last will and testament of Archd Buie deceased proved by Neill McAlpin – at the same time Catharine Buie was quallified as administratrix with the will annexed who entered into bond with Neill McAlpin and Duncan Crawford her securities in the sum of two thousand five hundred pounds Bill of sale from Archd McCraney to Archibald Buie proved by Sally Bowie Bill of sale from Daniel McCraney to Daniel McCraney Junior acknowledged State vs. Owen Clinton – Warrant for bastardy on the information of Elizabeth Bryan in this case it is ordered by the Court that the warrant be dismissed and that Owen Clinton be discharged Page 328 [image 384a] Angus Taylor esquire returned an execution against Noah Pitman for the sum of six pounds eighteen shillings and nine pence with interest from the 27th day of Septr 1811 with 8 shillings costs levied on eleven Town Lots the property of said Pitman by Alexr Rowland shff. Ordered that the sheriff sell the same Ordered that Colen McLaughlan be overseer of the road in room of Danl Chisolm and work the same hands Ordered that a Public Bridge be erected over Lumber River where the Bridge formerly stood before by the name of Willises Bridge and that Angus Taylor and Alfred Rowland Esqrs be a committee for the purpose of letting out the same to the lowest bidder and that said committee attend the same and carry this order into effect immediately by given a notis by advertisement of ten days that said comittee shall report when and how the said Bridge shall be erected and that the saem be a County charge except the amount of a ? now filed in Court and allso the lumber board which may nesserey to cover the same which was to be furnished by Mr. Charles Tullock at his mills Ordered that the following gentelmen as Justices Receive the List of Taxable Property for the year 1812 (to wit) Capt Sellers? – Sion Alford Page 329 [image 384b] Capt Drake – Thos Sewell Barnes – N. Powell Terry – Wm Sterling Black – A Taylor McNaair – John Little Campbell – Randal Currie Biggs – Saml Biggs McPhater – Danl McPhaul Taylor – William McNeill Sullivans – Joseph Wood Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock [Wednesday May 27th 1812] Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Sampson Bridges Angus Taylor William Thompson Esquires Ordered that Neill Curry pay to Sally McInnis the sum of five pounds four shillings and six pence being the amount of the doctors bill for medicine & during her lying in sickness Ordered that Sion Alford John McLain? esquire Murdoch McInnes Alexander McRae and Duncan Little be Commissioners to divide the lands Page 330 [385a] of the estate of the late John Danielly decd among his heirs and to allot to each his share of said land and that they report to next court Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next term to Wit Abram Barfield Jesse Pitman David Torry Archd Henderson William Hesters Lachlen McLean (little) Hector McMillan Christopher Mercer John Stewart (Raft Swamp) Malcom McEachen John Stewart (Gallaway) Malcom Mathews Malcom Thompson John Campbell (Bridge) John Brown (Lumberton) Malcom McNeil Gilbert McMillan Douglas Powell George Grimsley Hardy Pope Alexr Little Duncan Murphy Silas Drake Frederick Davis John Willis Saml Willis Hector McLean Junior Neill Wilkison (stiller) William Brown Angus McDiarmid A Pettition prefered by the heirs & representatives of John McKay deceased having been granted The following persons were appointed Commissioners to divide the estate of the said John McKay among his heirs to Wit Page 331 [385b] Jacob Rhodes John Storm and Angus Taylor Allen McLachlen was appointed Constable in Captain Sellers district and entered into bond with Benjamin Blount his security The amount of the sales of that part of the property of the late Charles Thompson deceased which was sold by his executors being $694 & 91 cents was returned and ordered to be filed The committee appointed to direct & superintend the Bridge across Ashpole Swamp to wit Alfred Rowland A Taylor Thomas Sewell Benjamin Lee Nicholas Powell Moses Hill and William Barnes reported that Jesse Lee became the purchaser at the rate of 688 dollars and that he has completed the repairs of the said Bridge & causeway according to his contract Court adjourned untill Court in Course Page 332 [386a] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Robeson at the Court House in Lumberton on Monday the 24th day of August and in the year of our Lord 1812 Present the worshipful Joseph Wood John Regan John McLean Randal Curry & Williaim Sterling Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire Facias ? Court selected the following gentlemen to serve as Grand Jurors during this term To Wit 1 John Campbell - Foreman 2 William Hesters 3 Neill Wilkison 4 Duncan Murphy 5 Malcom McNeill 6 Lachlan McLean 7 Frederick Davis 8 Malcom Thompson 9 Jesse Pitman 10 Hector McMillan 11 George Grimsley 12 John Brown 13 Abram Barfield 14 Douglas Powell 13 Angus McDiarmid Page 333 [image 386b] Ordered that John McMillen be overseer of the road in room and district of John McEachern Ordered that Alexander Rowland sheriff be allowed the sum of five dollars being the amount paid by him to a guard of 4 men for 5 nights who guarded two prisoners ? Wagers and Rodgers Ordered that Henry Purvis be exempt from the payment of a poll tax for the year 1811 charged to him by mistake Ordered that Peter Johnson work on the lower road on which he formerly worked under Robert Ferguson overseer Ordered that Archibald McEachern be overseer of the road from the fork at Archd Wilkisons to the fork at Mr. Lindsay's Ordered that Duncan McNeill be overseer of the road in room of Daniel McIntagart Ordered that two negro men the property of Colonel Regan to Wit Jack & George be permited to carry guns on their said master's lands the said Colonel Regan having first entered into bond as the law requires Page 334 [image 387a] Ordered that Michael Herring be overseer of the road in room of Joshua Herring on the lower part of the road leading from Joseph Lees plantation to Griffins Bluff and that the following hands work under him to Wit Joshua Herring John Herring Joshua Barnes Wiley Barnes Josiah Barnes Giles Herring Isham Mathews William Lee Burwell Lee James Barnes William Grimsley William Legget and Josiah Pitman Ordered that Thomas Sewell esq be overseer of the road in room of Lemuel Thompson and that the usual hands work under him Ordered that Malcom McMillan be overseer of the road in room of Duncan Brown Senr Ordered that Jacob Perry be overseer of the road in room of James Suggs and that Drury Perry Jonathan Watts Joseph Watters John Watters James Lewis Senr Elias Ivey the widow Cox's and Isham Cox's hands William Brumble Gideon Carter work under him and that his district include the ten mile swamp Ordered that Adam McKay be overseer of the road in room of Neill McLean Ordered that the old road leading from Iveys Bluff to John Daniels be revived and that Isham Williams be overseer thereof & that he work the following hands to Wit James Folkes Wm Newton & his negro Thos Bullard Theophilus Rucins & James McColskey Page 335 [image 387b] Ordered that Danl Johnston be appointed overseer of the Stage Road from Fayetteville to Gilchrists Bridge in room and place of Peeter Johnston from the fork at McEachnans to the six mile post at Donald McDonalds old field Ordered that John Stewart be appointed processioner for that part of this county that lies north of Lumber River in room of Neven McBride Ordered that Danl Johnston be overseer of the road in room and disstrict of Peeter Johnston Deed from Nathan Pitman to Williaim Townsand proven by William Barnes Deed from Hector McNeill to Danl Johnston proven by Hugh McCall Deed from Jobe Baxley to John McNatt proven by Levi Baxley Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Jobe Baxley proven by Levi Baxley Deed from James Pitman to Nathan Pitman proven by William Barnes Deed from Washington Cade to William Townsand proven by William Barnes Page 336 [image 388a] Bill of sale from John Regell Junr to Dugald McLaughlen proven by Danl McLain Bill of sale from John Regell to Alexr Johnston proven by Danl McLain The last will and testament of Patrick Kelley proven by Hugh McCall The last will and testament of Danl McMillen proven by Duncan McMillen Ordered that the old road leading from McInnis's mill now McQueen's and crossing shoe Heel above Littls old place and crossing D Creek at the red Banks be revived and that Duncan Little be overseer of the same and that the following hands work under him to Wit Dougald Graham Angus McCallum wheel wright James Danelly Daniel Danelly Duncan McCallum Angus Cameron Peter Munroe John Rrown Neill Little & John Little Page 337 [image 388b] Administration on the estate of Malcom Cameron granted to Danl Stewart who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with John Stewart his security Amount of sales of the estate of Archd Buie deceased was returned to Wit 364 dollars and 47 cents Duncan Currie appointed Constable in McFatters district and entered into bond with John Stewart and Alexr McNeill his securities Shadrach Howell appointed Constable in Sullivans district security Danl McLean William Mills an orphan child aged ten years was bound to Shadrach Howel till he is twenty one James McQueen and Randal Currie executors and Margaret Kelly Administratrix to the last will and testament of Patrick Kelly deceased quallified as such Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Page 338 [image 389a] Tuesday August 25th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Charles Moore Joseph Wood Danl McPhaul John McLean Esquires Ordered that Parky and Sally Deese the illegitimate children of Nancy Deese and James Lowry be delivered to the said James Lowrey to be kept by him till they are 18 years of age agreeable to the order of last Court and that the sheriff of the County see the present order carried into effect The nuncupative last will and testament of Daniel Douglas deceased was admited to record. It having proved by the oaths of Mary McColl and Catharine Chisholm Ordered that the new road from Josiah Thompsons to where it intersects the old road above Mr Littles be in future the Public road and that the old road between these points be discontinued Page 339 [image 389b] Ordered that a Public Bridge be errected across Lumber River where the bridge called Willis's Bridge formerly stood and that Angus Taylor Alfred Rowland and Malcom McNeill Esquires be Commissioners to let out the building of said bridge subject to the direction of the treasurer of Public Building. That the expense of hbuilding the said bridge be a County charge except so much as may be defrayed by a subscription paper filed in the clerks office Bill of sale from Isaac Dyson & Esther Dyson to John Ferguson proved by James Ferguson Deed from Needham Rowland to Griffin Staton proved by Nicholas Powell Deed from Griffin Staton to Willilam Herring acknowledged Deed from Isaac Sullivan to Frederick Davis acknowledted Deed from John Babtist Broward and Elizar Broward to Jesse Lee proved by Peter Perry at the same time Peter Perry signed an ? or quit claim deed ot Jesse Lee Page 340 [image 390a] Deed from Malcom Mathews to Malcom McGugan acknowledged Bill of sale from Emanuel Lamb to Daniel Chisholm proved by Neill McLain Deed from Alfred Rowland to Angus Taylor proved by Duncan McAlpin Deed from Angus Taylor to Neill McEacheren proved by Duncan McAlpin Deed from Thomas Channel to Abram Lamb proved by Daniel Lowe Bill of sale from Edward Jones to Alexander Townsend proved by Angus Taylor Esq Deed from Angus Gilchrist to Malcom McGugan admitted to record on proving the handwriting of Angus Gilchrist by Daniel McPhaul Esq Court adjourned untill tomorrow 10 oclock Page 341 [image 390b] Wednesday August 26th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Joseph Wood William McNeill and John McNeill Esquires Ordered that the new road opened by Isaac Sullivan from a causeway on the south side of Nunnelly to the road leading from the Big Swamp to the Stage Road be deemed in future the Public Road and that the old road between those two points be discontinued Ordered that James McAlpin be exempt from the payment of a poll tax for the year 1811 which was charged to him by mistake Ordered that Duncan McEachern Junior be overseer of the road in room of Dugald Graham Page 342 [image 391a] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court to Wit Charles Moore esq John Biggs John Little esq Thomas Sewell esq John Little wheel wright Colen McLachlin Charles Bullock Job Baxley John Hesters esq John Regan esq Mathew Jones Duncan McBride Angus McMillan Stephen Lee esq Neill McNeill esq Robert Pitman Angus McBride Genl B Lee John McLean esq James McNeill James Kelly John McLean Wilkison swamp John McGirt William Baker Andrew Sinclair John Shaw James McNeill esq Alexander Henderson Benjamin Humphry and Alexander Patterson Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as a Jurors at the next County Court to Wit Neill Smith John McPhail Lachlin Ray John McLachlen Spencer Caldwell Duncan Crawford John Curry Daniel McEachern Charles Thompson Richd Powell (Ashpole) Isaac Sullivan Dugd McMillan James Lewis Junr Hardy Pitman John McPhaul William Humphry John McInnis (reader) James Pitman James McNatt James Humphry Neill McAlpin school master Archd McEachern Daniel Campbell Lemuel Thompson Page 343 [image 391b] Malcom Shaw Alexander McMillan Levi Baxley Sampson Thompson James Smith big Swamp and John Buie (blacksmith) Deed from Malcom McEachern and others to John Blount proved by Hector McEachern The committee who were appointed to settle Archd Henderson administrator of the estate of Magnus Henderson deceased reported Administration on the estate of Angus Buie granted to Allen Buie who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds with Josiah Thompson and Duncan McAlpin his securities Administration on the estate of Thomas Pitman deceased was granted to Nisah Pitman who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pounds with John Lewis and Absolam Pitman her securities – An inventory of the estate was returned and filed ordered that the administratrix sell the same Deed from Alexander Rowland shff to Jacob Rhodes acknowledged Page 344 [image 392a] Bill of sale from Charles Malone to Silas Drake proved by Duncan McAlpin Court adjourned untill tomorrow 7 oclock Thursday August the 27th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Charles Moore John McNeill & William Norment Page 345 [image 392b] Ordered that the sheriff summon the following persons as a Jury to lay off the estate of Othneil Trawick agreeably to his will among his devisees and that he superintend the execution of this order and that the jury report to next court to Wit James Alford Joseph Wilson Alexander Little Duncan Little Archd McCormic beaver dam John McCormick Angus Murphy Neill Murphy John Stewart B.S. Duncan McEachern Malcom McEachern and Archd McLean Ordered that John Hesters be overseer of the Stage Road from Mrs Rowlands to the first run in Ashpole in the room of Malachi Pitman and that Samuel Rowland and Allen Rowland and Elias Flowers be added to the former hands Ordered that Angus Munroe be overseer of the River in room of Gilbert Sellers The List of Insolvents produced by the sheriff to Wit sixty five was ordered to be allowed to him as such for the year 1811 Court adjourned untill Court in Course Page 346 [image 393a] At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions opened and held for the County of Robeson on Monday the 23d day of November and the XXXVII year of American Independence Anno Domini 1812 Present the worshipful James Biggs Archd McNeill & Sherwood Fort Esquires The sheriff returned the Venire facias and the Court selected the following gentlemen to serve as Grand Jurors during the term to Wit Mr William Humphry foreman James Pitman James Smith Archd McEachen James McNatt Duncan Crawfod Charles Thompson John Curry Lachlin Ray Daniel Campbell John McPhaill Spencer Caldwell James Humphry Lemuel Thompson and James Lewis – John Blount was sworn Constable to attend them Nathan Daniel appointed overseer of the road in room of John Barnes George Willis Junr appointed overseer of the road in room of Samuel Willis Deed from James McEachern to John Blount proved Deed from John McEachern to Willis Baxley proved by John Jexon Deed from Charles Ivey to William Purvis proved by William Brown Page 347 [image 393b] Ordered that Elkanah and Jacob Hammons two minor orphans which were formerly bound by the Court to Benjamin Blount be released from their apprenticeship and restored to their friends It having been made appear to the satisfaction of this Court that the said Benjamin Blount has not treated them properly according to the terms of their indentures From this order of the Court the said Benjamin Blount prayed an appeal to the Superior Court of this County and the same was granted to him accordingly On motion ordered that twenty five shillings be remitted to John Brown of the fine imposed on him last term Administration on the estate of William Barnes decd was granted to John Flowers who entered into bond in the sum of two hundred pound with William his security Sarah Edwards a minor now aged eight years was bound to Charles Thompson till she arive at the age of eighteen Deed form Archd McNeill to Robert Ferguson proven by John Humphry Bill of sale from John McLean to John McLean proved by James Smith Deed from James Copeland to James Humphry ackd Administration on the estate of Benjamin Lancaster deceased was granted to Lucy Lancaster who entered into bond in the sum of five hundred pounds...with Archd McPhaill and Robert W Lancaster her securities – an inventory of the estate was returned Page 348 [394a] Ordered that Sion Alford John McLean Esquires & Alexander Little be a committee to divide the lands of John Danelly deceased among his heirs & also lay off the widows dower of said deceased estate Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Tuesday the 24th November 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Charles Moore Angus Taylor Nicholas Powell Esquires Deed from Henry Thompson to Lemuel Thomson proved by Thos Sewell Esqr Deed from Willis Baxley to Isaac Sullivan proved by Levi Baxley Deed from Jacob Rhodes to Willis Baxley acknowledged Deed from Isaac Sullivan to James Barker proved by Charles Barker Deed from John Murphy to Malcom McEachern proved by Thos Fort Deed from Edward Grantham to Richard Grantham proved by William Herring Administration on the estate of Archd McNeill deceased granted to Alexander McNeill who entered into bond in the sum of one hundred pounds with Edward Currie his security Page 349 [394b] The administrator of the estate of Angus Buie deceased returned an inventory and the amount of sales of the said estate Ordered that Marmaduke Etheride & Milican Carter work on Lumber River under Benjamin Blount overseer Ordered that Thomas Sewell and William Ward Esqrs be a committee to settle with Wm Moore administrator of the estate of Wm Odum deceased and make return to next term Ordered that Capt Jacob Blount be appointed overseer of the part of the Stage Road that crosses the five mile Branch & that he work his own hands thereon & that the line extend from hill to hill Ordered that Malcom Brown be overseer of the road in room of Malcom McMillan Ordered that the children of Elizabeth Conolly 3 in number by name Maria Edward & Frederick be brought into Court in ordere to be bound out agreeably to the request of the overseer of poor Ordered that Archibald Wilkison be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Robert Ferguson & that the same hands work under the former that worked under the latter Ordered that Willis Loe be appointed overseer of the road leading from the Stage Road to Griffins Bluff in the room of James Pittman over the same hands Page 350 [image 395a] Ordered that John Blount be overseer of the road from his brick kiln to Shanks house to keep in order with his own hands Ordered that James Carlisle be appointed overseer of the road in room of Daniel McNeill Ordered that James Lewis pay Eliza Carter twenty dollars for the maintenance of a bastard child for one year due this term begotten on her body Ordered that Malcom McMillan & John McMillans Negros work on the road leading from William Humphrys to Neill Browns Esqr under Samuel Biggs overseer of said road Ordered that Gilbert Sellers have leave to turn the course of the road on the back part of his plantation Ordered that the County Tax be three shillings and six pence on the poll for the year 1812 Ordered that a certain orphan boy named Isham Regan who was bound to Benjamin Blount be released from his Indenture & delivered to his friends it having appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that the said orphan has been ill used by the said Blount Ordered that James McNeill John McNair and John Little Esqr be a committee to settle with Allen Buie administrator of Angus Buie deceased & that they report to next term Ordered that Daniel McColl be exempt from working on the public road Ordered that the widow of James Lewis decd shall have leave to keep up the bridge on Lumber River at her plantation for her own convenience & be liable to no damages that Travellers may sustain crossing it as it is not deemed a public bridge Page 351 [image 395b] Ordered that James Alford Constable go in person to the house of Thomas Lowrie & demand from Nancy Deese who resides there two illegitimate children by name Parker and Sally Deese sworn to by said Nancy Deese to James Lowrie & that he bring the said children to the next Court to be dealt with as the law requires Ordered that the executors of Charles Thompson's last will and testament have leave to sell that part the property belonging to the said estate which was assigned for the support of his widow in order enable them to make a final division of said estate Ordered that Jacob Rhodes & Angus Taylor be a committee to settle with Jonathan Wishart guardian of the orphans of John McKay & make return to next term Ordered that Isham Councill be overseer of the road in the room of Archibald Little and that he work the same hands Ordered that Charles Moore Angus Taylor and John McNeill be assessors of town property for the year 1812 Deed from Thomas Chancy to K. Weedle proved by John Weedle Deed from Colin McPhaill to Arch McPhaill proved by John McPhaill Page 352 [image 396a] Deed from Benjamin Lancaster to Robert Wyle Lancaster proved by Arch McPhaill Deed from Joseph Blount to Jacob Blount proved by Joseph Blount Deed from Edward and Lewis Jenkins to James Humphry proved by Charles Pate Deed from Jacob Strickland to Neill Wilkison proved by Jno Campbell Deed from Charles Barker to Jno McIntyre proved or acknowledged Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 oclock Wednesday Novr 25th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipfull Thomas Sewell Sion Alford Angus Taylor & Samson Bridgers Esquires Ordered that John Blount Constable be allowed the sum of twenty four shillings for his attendance this term Ordered that Joshua Parker be overseer of the road in room and district of James Baxley from Lumberton to the ten mile Swamp Page 353 [image 396b] Ordered that Jacob Mercer Constable be allowed the sum of eight pounds for his attendance from May term last till this term inclusive and also including March and September Superior Courts Power of attorney from Peter McEachern to Archibald McEachern proved Mathew Gregory appointed Constable in Captain Blounts district and entered into bond with Robert Haills his security Daniel Stewart administrator of the estate of Malcom Cameron returned an inventory The last will and testament of Archibald Little deceased proved by Archd Little Junr and John Little one of the executors thereof quallified in Open Court as such Ordered that the sheriff summon the following gentlemen to attend as Jurors at the next Court to Wit Duncan Curry John Watson Hugh Brown Junior William Watters Nazara Mitchel Hector McKinzie Daniel Curry Duncan McNeill Abram Paul Junr Irvine Grimsley Danl McNeill Jacob Rhodes John McCormick John Barnes Philip Spear Will Barnes (Capt) Charles Pate Joel Bullock Samuel Smith Gilbert Sellers John Fiveash Alfred Rowland John West John McVicar Michael Herring James Barnes Alexander McGeachy Daniel McLean Adam McKay & John Brown The last will and testament of Jesse Harrel was proved by Neill McAlpin and admited to record an inventory of the said estate was returned & filed Court adjourned till tomorrow 10 oclock Page 354 [image 397a] Thursday November the 26th 1812 Court met according to adjournment Present the worshipful Charles Moore Sion Alford & Angus Taylor Esquires Deed from Randal Bradley to Jesse Lee acknowledged Court adjourned untill Court in Course Page 355 [image 397b] [blank] Page 356 [image 398a] [blank] Page 357 [image 398b] [blank] Page 358 [image 399a] [blank] File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/court/18123084wl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ncfiles/ File size: 45.8 Kb