CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 76-85
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John Downer deposes in Monongalia, 9th September, 1802, that he sold 354
acres to Peter Fortney, which deed was proved in Monongalia and afterwards
burnt with the other records. He made a second deed in 1801 in
place of the burnt one. Copy deed 4th April, 1795, Joseph Cox, attorney 
in fact for Thomas Berry and Rachel Berry, his wife, to John Downer of
Monongalia, 335 acres in Monongalia on Middle Fork or Three Fork Lick
Creek. Proved in District Court at Monongalia Court House, May, 1795.
Copy deed, 3d September, 1801, John Downer to Peter Fortney (both of
Monongalia) 354 acres on Middle Fork (this deed was burnt). Proved in
Superior Court of Monongalia, September, 1801. John Dent made a settlement
adjoining above in 1773.

 William Clayton, Administrator of Lewis A. Pauley, vs. Robert Douthat's
Representatives--O. S. 36; N. S. 12--Bill filed 25th September, 1830. 
Robert Douthat died intestate and much involved, leaving widow, Eleanor, 
and four small children, leaving estate in Charles City County and 
Richmond and Augusta County. The children's names were Robert, Jane, 
Agness and Fielding.

 Simon Eli vs. Robert and William Davis and Alexr. Wiley--O. S. 36; N.
S. 12--Bill 27th October, 1800. In 1771 William McGhee (McGaughey)
made a settlement in the Turkey Cove in Powell's Valley in present Lee
County, and obtained a certificate from the Commissioners in 1779. James
Arbuckle as adsignee of Jephtha Messay also obtained a certificate for
lands adjoining settled in 1776 which was transferred to defendants. 
Vincent Hobbs deposes that he first became acquainted with the lands in 
1773, and he moved his family into the Cove in 1780 and found Rachel 
Arbuckle and her family there on a tract she claimed by Jeptha Messay's 
improvement. In the Spring following all the families moved away because 
of the Indians being troublesome. John Thompson deposes that in February,
1778, he came to the Turkey Cove to look at a tract he expected to buy. 
Joseph Head's deposition: Peter Cloud first began to improve the land.
Thomas Berry deposed that he knew of McGehee's improvement in 1771.
William Collier deposes that in the winter and spring preceding 
Christian's campaign he remained at the Camp of Thomas Lovelady. William 
was a hunter and trapper. Thomas Sowers, now called Soward, came in with
Messey. The Indians became troublesome and the people had to leave.

 John Evans vs. Joseph Parret--O. S. 36; N. S. 12--Bill 19, December,
1804. John Evans of Fluvanna, Joseph Parret, of Pendleton.

 Simon Ely vs. James Thompson--O. S. 36; N. S. 12--(See Eli vs. Davis,
supra; same case.) Robert Davis deposes, 1802, that in 1779, he and
Alex. Wiley drove cattle to Turkey Cove in Powell's Valley where they
found Peter Cloud living, tending stock for James Thompson. He and
Alex continued on to the Cumberland country and then returned. William
Collier deposes. David Dryden deposes that in 1771 he removed to the
country now called Washington, and came to the house of Thomas Berry.
William Blanton deposes, September, 1803, that he has been acquainted with
Powell's Valley since 1770 and was on a hunting party there in 1771-1772.
He has now been living in the Valley 11-12 years. Vincent Hobbs deposes
1803, he first became acquainted with the land in 1773 and settled there 
in 1780. Nathan Richardson deposes, 1804, that he became acquainted with 
the land in 1770 or 1771 on a hunting trip and met there Thomas Berry and 

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McGehee. Philip Catrine deposes, 1804, that he had been acquainted with
the Valley 25 years. Arbuckle was living there then. Vincent Hobbs 
deposes, 1804, that he first became acquainted in 1770-1771; has lived on 
the land 17 years. Collier was always called Lying Bill Collier. Robert 
Preston deposes (brother to Walter Preston). Thomas Berry deposes,
September, 1803, that in 1770, or 1771, he went to Powell's Valley
with William McGahee, who was then a stranger in the county and
went with Thos. on a hunting party. Thomas went up the country
after some Buffaloes and when he returned he saw some trees deadened
which McGahee claimed as his improvement. McGahee when they went
on the hunting party owned a place on Holston bought from one Walling,
where he lived about 70 miles from Powell's Valley. Thomas Soward deposes,
1802, is about (56) fifty-six years old; in Russell County; in 1776 he
and Jephta Massey, his brother-in-law, settled at Turkey Cove, planted 
corn, cabbage, peach stone, apple seed and remained on the land until 
obliged to remove on account of the Indian War. John Hoover deposes, 1804.
James Fugate deposes, 1804. Henry Hoover deposes, 1804, that in 1782
he drove Gen. Shelby's stock to range in Turkey Cove. Nathan Richardson
aged about sixty-five (65) years, deposes, 1802, that in 1771 he was on 
a hunting expedition in Powell's Valley and met Thomas Berry, David Carson
and William McGahee. Answer states. Jephta Massey made the first
settlement, who invited Thomas Sowers to come there who made a settlement.
Massey sold to Rachel Arbuckle, who allthough a married woman,
being separated from her husband by mutual consent, lived and transacted
business as a single woman. Jephtha Massey deposes in Monroe County,
5th November, 1802, in April, 1775 or 1776, he made an improvement on
Turkey Cove and remained there until June, when everybody was driven
away by the Indians, but returned in the fall.

 John G. Jackson of Harrison County vs. Frances E. Triplett--O. S. 39;
N. S. 13--Bill 7th July, 1803. Breach of promise of marriage. Mary
Triplett was sister-in-law of Frances. Judgment rendered in Monogalia
District Court. Frances went to Kentucky shortly after May, 1799. John
G. Jackson was son of Col. George Jackson, who was a member of
Congress. Benjamin Holden deposes in Clarksburg, 7th September, 1803,
that he came from Trenton, New Jersey, where he was well acquainted with
Robert B. James, who had a wife and four children and was his neighbor.

 Hubbard vs. Thruston's Executor--O. S. 39; N. S. 13--Bill of December, 
1796. William Hubbard of Charlotte County, vs. Executor of John
Thruston of Gloster County, who died 28th February, 1766, testate; will
dated 8th December, 1763, devised to his daughter, _______________
£1,000. Charles M. Thruston, his son, was executor. Copy of will follows.
Orator married the daughter, 176_ (before 28th July, 1768) the wife died.
Charles M. Thruston moved to Frederick. (Copy of the will does not appear
among the papers.)

  Johns vs. Isom--O. S. 39; N. S. 13--Petition for and writ of <I>ne
exeat.</I>


 Joseph Graham of Monroe County vs. Stuart--O. S. 39; N. S. 13--Bill
filed 13th November, 1802. Orator's father, David Graham, died in Augusta
about or prior to 1771, leaving orator an infant of very tender years and
his widow, Jane Graham. Joseph was grandson of Joseph Walkub. In
1776 Jane married Alexander Stuart. David Stuart, son of Alexr. Stuart,

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deposes 27th September, 1804, in Augusta, that his father lent Rebekah
Graham, wife of Joseph Graham, a bed. Margaret Vachub deposes, 27th
September, 1804, about the time James Stevenson left this country. Robert
Vachub, aged 57, deposes Greenbrier, 17th September, 1805, that his father
(grandfather to complainant) gave complainant while an infant, two cows.
William Graham deposes in Augusta, 18th June, 1804, at the tavern of
James Edmondson in Staunton, that in 1793-4 he was present when his
father, John Graham, guardian of complainant, settled with Compt. after
which Joseph went to Kentucky and remained some time and returned to
his father's, Jno. Graham's, about 1800 or 1801. William Fulton deposes 
at house of Charles Campbell in Rockbridge, 5th July, 1805, he was a 
school teacher and taught Joseph Graham 1778-1779.

 Barthalomew Fryatt vs. Riddle & Co.--O. S. 37; N. S. 13--Bill 1803.
From Berkeley. In 1794 complainant and his brother Edmund Fryatt gave
bond to defendant.

 John Evans vs. Peter Sycafoos and Peter Hull--O. S. 37; N. S. 13--Bill
1803. On 18th April, 1792, orator contracted for three tracts in then Bath
(Pendleton) Abraham Evans, with brother of John.

 John Fleiger vs. Beverley's Heirs--O. S. 37; N. S. 13--Bill filed 15th
January, 1803. Account of the mode of selling the Beverley Manor lands.
On 20th March, 1773, Henry Hall made an entry with Patrick Buchanan,
assistant surveyor and agent for Lewis, agent for Beverley. Survey made
2d November, 1787, for Anthony Mustoe and William Chambers. Hall
sold to M. & C. in 1787. Following are representatives and heirs of Robert
Beverley, viz: Robert, William, Mackenzie, Peter R., Carter, Byrd, 
Mundford Beverley, _____ Corbin and Maria his wife, late Maria Beverley,
_____ Randolph and Lucy his wife, late Lucy Beverley, Maria
Munford Beverley, George Lee and Evelyn Byrd his wife, late Evelyn Byrd
Beverley, Jane Brashaw Beverley and Harriet Beverley.

 Ferdinando Fairfax of Berkeley County vs. John Page, &c, of Rosewell,
Gloucester County--O. S. 37; N. S 13--Bill filed 3d September, 1801. In
1798 orator purchased of John Page his one-third of lot 2, part of the
Broad Run & Sugar Land Tracts, in Fairfax and Loudoun (refers to 
Commissioner's Report in Carter vs. Carter in this Court). Fairfax's bond
was assigned to John Jameson, of Culpeper County. Letter of John Page
dated Rosewell, 13th May, 1797. Deed John Page and Margaret Page, 9th
June, 1798, to Ferdinando Fairfax of Shannon Hill, Berkeley County,
proved in York County, 17th December, 1798. Commissioner's report in
suit.

 Charles Carter of Shirley, John Lyons and Anne his wife, John Page of
Rosewell, John Page of North River, William Page and John Byrd Page,
infants, by John Page of Caroline, their next friend, Jane Page, John Page
of Caroline, Lewis Page, Robert Page, Peyton Page, William Page, Augustus 
Page and Hugh Page, infants, by last named John Page, their next
friend, William Byrd Page, Carter Page, Mathew Page, Robert Page,
Thomas Taylor Page, Hugh Nelson and Judith, his wife, John Byrd and
Maria Taylor his wife, William Nelson and Elizabeth Nelson, infants, by
said Hugh Nelson, their next friend, Francis Nelson and Lucy his wife,
and the representatives of Robert Page of Broad Neck, vs. Robert Carter--
Divides lands. Deed 12th June, 1803, John Page, Governor of Va., and

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Margaret, his wife, to Ferdinando Fairfax of Jefferson. Recorded in
General Court 13th June, 1803.

 John Graves of Frederick vs. Calmes--O. S. 38; N. S. 13--Bill filed 20th
September, 1794. In 1769 orator leased a tract from Fairfax, who directed
his surveyor, William Huff, to make the survey near Marquis Calmes. Huff
lives in Loudoun. Marquis Calmes died testate, widow Elizabeth, nephew
George Calmes. The land was granted by Fairfax to Marquis Calmes'
father, grandfather of George. William Hough, aged about fifty-six (56)
years, deposes in Frederick, 21st June, 1800. He requested Col. Marquis
Calmes in May, 1764, to show the corner. Thomas Lloyd, aged 56, deposes 
in Frederick, 21st June, 1800. John Graves, Jr., aged about 33 years,
deposes in Frederick, 21st June, 1800. Captain Benjamin Ashby deposes
in Frederick, 21st May, 1799, aged about 50 years. Thomas Lloyd, Jr.,
aged about twenty-nine (29), deposes in Frederick, 21st May, 1799. Marguis
Combs, aged twenty-seven years; Richard Johnston, aged seventy-
seven years, deposes in Frederick, 21st May, 1799, that he was chain 
carrier when Hough first surveyed.

 Jacob Hornberger vs. Peter Hornberger--O. S. 38; N. S. 13--Bill 3d
August, 1804--Jacob and his wife, of Montgomery, being aged and infirm,
on 2d February, 1796, conveyed land to son Peter Hornberger, on condition 
he should maintain them. Deed, 2d February, 1796, Jacob Hornberger 
and Elizabeth, his wife, of Montgomery, to their son Peter. Proved
in Montgomery County, February, 1796.

 Gabriel Hayes vs. Violet--O. S. 38; N. S. 13--Bill 6th August, 1802. In
December, 1796, orator purchased of Zedekiah South a tract on Middle
Creek, Berkeley County, the property of Thomas Violett, who had before
that time removed to Kentucky, and whose son-in-law South was. The
land was in possession of Thomas Violett, Jr., Edward, William and 
Gustavus Violet, sons of Thomas. John D. Scott was son-in-law of Thomas
Violett.

 Henry Gaunt of Jefferson vs. Dr. Ezekiel William Bull <I>at als.</I>--O. 
S. 38; N. S. 13--John Gaunt, Senior, father of Henry Gaunt, John Gaunt, 
Junior, deposes in Jefferson, brother of Henry. Edward Gaunt Jr., deposes 
he was connected with Theodorick Lee by marriage.

 James Simral and John Donaldson of Frederick vs. Moore--O. S. 40;
N. S. 14--Bill September, 1793. In 1771 and 1772, James resided in
Chester County, Penn., and shortly afterwards he removed with his family
to Frederick County. John Cooper, aged fifty-five (55) (living in 
Westmoreland County, Penna.) deposed 7th May, 1795, that in 1771 he was 
at house of James Simrall in Sadsbury Township, County Chester, Penna.
Frances Meem, aged 25, deposes in Frederick, 11th May, 1795. William
Ferguson Simrall deposes in Fredk. 11th May, 1795, aged 18.

 John Strother and Joseph Thompson vs. John Oliver's heirs--O. S. 40;
N. S. 14--Bill filed 25th August, 1803. On ____ plaintiffs had
a tract surveyed in Falling Spring Valley and shortly afterwards John
Strother went to Georgia . John Oliver, now deceased, was agent
for the heirs of Col. Bullet. There had been surveys for Jeremiah Seeley,
who had assigned them to Francis McAndrew, who by common report,
died in our army during the Revolution, leaving a will. He disappeared and
has never been heard from since. Power of attorney, 8th August, 1781,

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by Francis McAndrew to John Dickinson to collect his debts, &c., in case
he does not return from his tower of duty. Deed 10th July, 1792, John
Oliver to William Bonner, recorded in Bath, July, 1792. Jeremiah Seeley's
survey was dated 1773. Francis McAndrew died before peace between U.
S. and England. Adam Kimberland, Senr., is about to remove from State,
5th October, 1803. Joel Walker, ditto, 5th July, 1803. Heirs of John 
Oliver are Thomas Oliver and ____ his wife, late ____. Wm.
Oliver, heir of Joseph Oliver, deceased, representatives of John Oliver, 
deceased, and Thomas Edington and Agnes, his wife, late widow of John
Oliver.

 John Lefevre vs. John Sowers--O. S. 40; N. S. 14--Appeal. Bill filed
by Sowers vs. Lefevre in Frederick County, 7th November, 1795. James
Knight of Frederick died 1787, testate (copy of will follows) to widow
Jane, now deceased, for life, then to Samuel Jack, John Lefevre and John
Sowers. William Knight was brother to James Knight. Widow Jane
died 1794. James Knight's will dated 10th August, 1786. Proved in
Frederick, 4th September, 1787. Wife Jean; son-in-law John Sowers; 
grandson William Dedderick; (beloved sons) Samuel Jack, John Sowers and
John Lefevre. Agreement between Saml. Jack of Richmond County, Georgia, 
legatee of James Knight and John Sowers, dated 7th October, 1788.
Deposition of Colonel Samuel Jack in Richmond County, Georgia, 1st
September, 1797. George Michael Deadrick deposes in Davidson County,
Tenn., 31st March, 1800. John Lefevre's wife was Elizabeth, daughter of
James Knight. George Michael was brother to David Deadrick, who was
father of William H. Deadrick mentioned in will above.


 Peter Kinder vs. Samuel Doak--O. S. 40; N. S. 14--Bill 16th June, 1802.
In 1770 Andrew Little made a settlement on waters of Reed Creek, then in
Fincastle, now Wythe, and a short time afterwards transferred it to John
Riley, who sold to orator. In 1775 Samuel Doak, from a military warrant
under the King of Great Britain's proclamation, had a survey made 
including above settlement. The warrant to Samuel was dated 1773, and
under the proclamation of 1763. Samuel Doak went to live in North
Carolina (now Tennessee) about 1789, and has never returned. Answer
states that in 1768 Robert Doak, for and on behalf of Samuel Doak, sowed
some turnips on the land but made no actual settlement. In 1770 Jacob
Young made an improvement on the same tract but removed to Holstein
and conveyed his claim to Samuel. In 1771 Samuel built a cabin and
afterwards Andrew Little built a cabin but never lived in it. George Boyd,
of Stuart County, Tenn., deposes 3d December, 1804.

 William McMahan vs. Hugh Donaghe--O. S. 41; N. S. 14--Bill 11th
May, 1804. Hugh Donaghe married William McMahan's sister.

 Francis Lewis and Son (Francis Jr.) vs. William Hylton--O. S. 41; N.
S. 14--Bill 2d September, 1793. Plaintiffs and defendant were each 
merchants in New York City prior to and at 1774. Defendant in 1775 removed
to Island of Jamaica and lived there until recently. Involves mercantile
transactions, pending ships to sea, in 1774. In 1780 defendant lost his
papers and fortune in a storm.

 McCreery vs. McCreery--O. S. 41; N. S. 14--Bill 23d March, 1804. Joseph 
Weir deposes in Botetourt at house of James Lockhart, 20th July,
1804, that he was in employ of John McCreery, deceased, in 1796-1797 as

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store keeper. John and James McCreary were brothers. Copy of deed,
10th January, 1797, John McCreery and Hannah, his wife, to James McCreery,
recorded in Botetourt April, 1797.

 David Martin vs. Jean Todd (Relict) Thomas, Robert and Mary Todd,
heirs of James Todd--O. S. 41; N. S. 14--Spa. 10th April, 1804, directed
to Washington.

 Mackall vs. Mackall--O. S. 42; N. S. 14--John Mackall of Rockingham
died January, 1799, testate; will proved in Rockingham, leaving relict
Jane, son John James Mackall, then and yet an infant, daughter Frances
Holland Mackall, sons Edward and Richard (infant), son Alexander Magruder.
Will dated 20th January, 1799. Proved in Rockingham, April,
1799. Spa. dated 16th August, 1803.

 Thomas Madison vs. Carter Littlepage of Hanover--O. S. 42; N. S. 14
--Bill filed 14th May, 1795. Thomas was member of the Assembly in
1793. Alexander St. Clair was member of the Senate.

 John Miller and John Cartmill vs. Hogg--O. S. 42; N. S. 14--Bill 12th
May, 1804. James Hogg was eldest son and heir of Peter Hogg. Peter
Hogg and ____ Bullett were joint owners of a large tract in Kenawha 
(formerly Greenbrier) called the Pocotalico tract. Peter died before
1787 intestate as to this tract. Copy of Peter Hog's will dated 5th 
October, 1773, codicil dated 10th November, 1777, proved in Rockingham 22d
April, 1782. Loving wife, Elizabeth. Son James, 5,000 acres on the Ohio,
part of 9,000 acres, this day conveyed to Gabriel Jones in trust for his
children. Son Peter, 4,000 acres, part of above 9,000. Daughters Ann and
Elizabeth. Sons to be sent to Edinborough under care of Peter's brother,
Walter Hog, for education. Peter's father was James Hog of Edinborough.
Codicil states that another son, Thomas, has been born. Mentions order of
Council dated ____, 1773, for 3,100 acres allotted to Peter under 
Dinwiddie's proclamation; also 237 acres which Gen. Washington allowed
Peter for the share of Duncan Furguson, his servant, enlisted as a drummer
in his Company of the 1st Va. Regt. Sons are all infants at date of
codicil. In 1786-1787 John Miller kept a store at Lewisburg.

 William Carnagy and Betsy, his wife, vs.. Thos. Bryan Martin's Exrs.--
O. S. 42; N. S. 14--Bill filed in Frederick, 28th February, 1799. Betsy 
was Betsy Powers, housekeeper of Thomas Bryan Martin and devisee in his
will. Thomas Bryan Martin died 1798. Samuel Kercheval deposes at
the Public house of Daniel Brown "at the White Post" in Frederick County,
14th April 1801. John Powers, brother of Betsy, deposes 1801.

 Mathews vs. Warren--O. S. 42; N. S. 14--Bill 2d August, 1803. Solomon, 
Townsend and Robert Mathews, Robert Dickey and Amelia his wife,
late Amelia Mathews, Benjamin Webb and Rebecca his wife, late Mathews;
James Webb and Mary, his wife, late Mathews; children and devisees of
Robert Mathews, deceased; William Ratchford and Hannah, his wife, late
Mathews; Martha Dunavan, a widow, late Mathews; children and heirs at
law of John Mathews, deceased, one of the sons and devisees of said Robert
Mathews, deceased. Robert lived in Penna., and died there testate. His
widow was Mary, who married again. Michael Warren qualified Exr.
Spa. 28th May, 1802, to Sheriff of Rockingham to summon John
Ewin and Nathaniel Harrison, executors of Michael Warren. Receipt
dated 28th May, 1754, by John Mathews, to Michael Warren, mentions

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John's mother, Mary Mathews, alias Cherrington, and acknowledges receipt
of his share of Robert's estate. The Mathews and Warrens were Quakers.
26th July, 1764, Benjamin Webb of Exeter Township, Berks County, Penna.,
Yeoman, who had married Rebecca, daughter of Robert Mathews of said
Township, weaver, gives power of attorney to his loving brother-in-law,
Robert Mathews, of Augusta County, cordwainer.

 Marshall vs. Hunter--O. S. 43; N. S. 15--Bill filed 22d June, 1799.
Fairfax had set aside 800 acres for himself which he contemplated giving
to a certain _____ Beal (?), but Beal removed out of Berkeley (Frederick).
Fairfax devised it to Denny Martin, who conveyed to James M.
and John Marshall and others by deed recorded in General Court. The
Commonwealth confirmed to purchasers the lands set apart by Lord Fairfax 
to his own use. Philip Pendleton and David Hunter are in possession
of the tract by a treasury warrant, and the parties leave the controversy
to the Court. Copy of survey, 1775, for John Ullam of Berkeley County,
of a tract lying something more than one mile and three-fourths from the
Potomac and adjoining lands of Thomas Adams. Col. John Carlyle, Michael 
Shively. Copy of survey 1775, for tract adjoining old patent of John
Van Meter on drains of Opecon in Berkeley County formerly surveyed
for Robert Beal. Copy of survey 1775, for Morrice Gibbons of Berkeley
County. Copy of grant by Fairfax to John Owlent, in 1753. Copy of
grant by Fairfax to Cap. Richard Pearis, in 1763. Thomas Rutherford 
deposes at house of Thomas Flagg, in Charles Town, that from 1752-1763 he
was surveyor for Fairfax. Beall returned to England whence he came, and
there died. Robert Stephen deposes that after 1768 he was a rent collector
for Fairfax. William Rush deposes (1802) that for 30 years he has
lived on a tract joining the land in controversy. He is thirty-five years 
old. Richard Morgan deposes (25th September, 1802) aged 41 years, that he
was born within one and one-fourth miles of the land in controversy, and 
has lived there ever since. His father was Jacob Morgan. John McCool of 
the society of Friends deposes. Peter Light, Senr., deposes. Robert 
Cockburn deposes. Copy of deed dated 20th February, 1784, Saml. Oldham and
Anne of Berkeley County, to Moses Hunter, a tract on drains of Opeckon,
conveyed to Samuel by John Linden (Snider) by deed 11th and 12th 
September, 1772. Cor. Moses Keywood, Cor. Cap. Richard Pearis, cor. John
Newland, 150 acres. Recorded in Berkeley 23d April, 1784. Letter from
Richard Rigg to Jacob Morgan, dated 26th July, 1777.

 Pindall vs. Pindall--O. S. 43; N. S. 15--Bill filed 1st December, 1803.
James, Elizabeth, Jemima and Rachel Pindell, all children and heirs of
Thomas Pindall, deceased, who died 19th May, 1795, intestate, owning
lands in Monongalia joining lands of James Scott, Isaac Lemasters, Charles
Dawson, patented to Thos. 7th August, 1787; also a tract in Monongalia 
adjoining John Ferguson, Weaver, part of 200 acres patented to Thos. 10th
October, 1786; also 194 acres in Monongalia adjoining James Cochran and
Zaquil Morgan, part of 200 acres patented to Thomas 2d December, 1791;
261 acres in Monongalia between Thomas and Jacob Pindell, part of 400
acres patented to Thomas 26th October, 1786. 400 acres in Randolph
on Glady Creek, including the Turkey Lick and adjoining lands claimed
by Lewis and McClenachan, patented to Thomas 23d June, 1786. 500
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patented to Thomas _____ November, 1792. 2 lots in Morgantown, 1 conveyed 
by George Holenback and wife, 1786, and 2d by Zaquil Morgan, proprietor 
of the town, and Druzella, his wife, 10th May, 1784. Also
lot 5 in Morgantown, from Morgan and wife, 10th May, 1784.
Also lot 12 in Morgantown, from Morgan and wife, 10th May, 1784.
Also lot 13 in Morgantown, from Morgan and wife, 13th December, 1784.
Also lot in Morgantown, from Morgan and wife, 13th February, 1786.
Also lot in Morgantown, from Morgan and wife, 13th December, 1784.
400 acres in Randolph County on Glady Creek, granted to Thomas Harrison 
upon a settlement right. 400 acres in Monongalia between White Day
Creek and Morgan's Mill, adjoining Robinson Lucas, Morgan Morgan and
Reuben Bonel, surveyed 15th December, 1783, 400 acres in Monongalia, 
surveyed 16th January, 1786, adjoining Jacob Pindel, Hugh Evans, and Isaac
Lemasters. 400 acres located 12th October, 1785, in Monongalia adjoining 
Philip Pindell, and Robert Ferrell. 200 acres located 2d October 1783,
on Robinson's Run, adjoining George Wilson and James Scott. 177 acres
located in Monongalia, 9th July, 1792, below Dunker Mill Run place. 1,000
acres located in Monongalia by Thomas Pindell and James Robison, 26th
July, 1795. 1,000 acres located in Monongalia adjoining Charles Overton,
David Morgan and William Robison, the widow Scott and Robert Hill. 323
acres in Monongalia granted _____ Weaver and by Weaver to Thomas
Pindell, adjoining lands of James Scott, Jacob Scott, the Rich Wood tract
and John Hamilton. 383 acres in Monongalia patented to David Scott and
by him conveyed to Thomas. 800 acres in Randolph patented to Thomas.
17 acres in Monongalia. Philip Pindell died intestate, __ April, 1801,
owning 134 acres in Monongalia adjoining Barker & Cox on Indian
Creek. Philip had three sons, viz: Jacob, Thomas, and Edward, and one
daughter, Rachel. Thomas and Edward died in Philip's life time; Edward
left two children, viz: Levi and Elizabeth. Levi in life time of Philip,
the grandfather, and after death of Edward the father, received an 
advancement from Philip; Elizabeth, Jemima and Rachel are children and
heirs of Thomas Pindell, son of Philip; Elizabeth, Jemima and Rachel are
infants. Division of the lands.

 Agness Paul by Wm. Cochran, Senr., her father and next friend, vs.
Audley Paul--Bill for divorce. Audley owns land in Rockbridge and
Botetourt, also within two miles of Lexington, Ky.; also in Pennsylvania,
devised to him by his father. He is about to remove to Kentucky.

 Nelson &c vs. Burwell--O. S. 43; N. S. 15--Bill filed November, 1805.
Complainants, viz: William and Philip Nelson, Francis, Hugh and Robert 
Nelson; Mann Page and Elizabeth, his wife; Carter Page and Mary,
his wife; Thomas Nelson and Judith, his wife; and Susannah Nelson; 
children, representatives and creditors of General Nelson, deceased, by 
Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson, their grandmother, who was a considerable creditor 
of the said Genl. Thomas Nelson. Copy of will of Gen. Thomas Nelson of 
York County. Proved in York County, 16th February, 1789. Wife Lucy (his
mother was alive); son Thomas, land on which Skelton Smith lives; son
Philip; son Francis; son Hugh; brother Hugh; son Robert; daughter 
Elizabeth Page; daughters Mary, Lucy, Susanna and Judith Nelson; legatee
Dr. Augustine Smith, whom he maintained and educated; son William;
nephew William Nelson, son of brother Nathaniel Nelson. Will dated 26th

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December, 1788. Copy of mortgage by Thomas Nelson and Lucy, his
wife, 30th December, 1788, conveys 5,200 acres in Prince William, conveyed
to Thomas by Lewis Burwell of Gloucester, deceased, and by Lewis
Burwell, Jr., of Gloucester, eldest son and heir of Lewis, deceased, dated
1789, and recorded in General Court; also 1,115 acres conveyed by James 
Maury Fontaine of Gloucester by deed recorded in Genl. Ct. Also 700 acres
in Loudoun conveyed by Nathaniel Burwell, late of Lancaster County,
deceased.

 David Rees, Henry Bickel (Pickel), and Sarah, his wife, and Jacob Rees,
adults; Nathan, Joel, Hanna and Jesse Rees, infants, by their brother 
Jacob Rees, heirs and devisees of their father, Jacob Rees, deceased, vs. 
William, Benjamin and Mackinney Robinson--O. S. 44; N. S. 15--From 
Harrison County. Bill filed in Harrison 21st August, 1797. At a very early
period of adventures into the Western country Jacob (senior) came into
the country now Harrison county, and on 31st July, 1775, purchased of
William Williams a tract on Ten Mile Creek which Williams had bought
of one John Jones, who purchased of John Simpson, the original improver,
by bill of sale dated 8th January, 1774. Jacob Rees lived on the land two
years and agreed upon a division line between him and William Robinson.
When the Indians became active (Jacob being aged and infirm and his
family numerous but young) Jacob removed to Frederick County, whence
he came and remained there until 1784 or 1785. In spring or summer of
1789, Jacob died testate, will dated 3d April, 1789, and proved in 
Harrison County. Answer says William and Benjamin Robinson were brothers. 
Jacob Rees was so much an enemy of the Revolution that he refused to
take the oath of fidelity. Benj. answers that he made an entry but found
that a prior one had been made by one Thomas Bartlett, who conveyed
to McKinney Robinson. Commission May 1798 to take deposition of William 
Williams, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Hanna Rees, relict of
Jacob, relinquishes dower 19th June, 1798. Hanna Rees, relict, &c, deposes
2d July, 1798, at house of Col. Benj. Wilson in Harrison County,
that, in 1773, Jacob Rees and Benj. Shinn, having purchased of William
Robinson the tract on Ten Mile Creek moved there in fall of 1774, but got
no farther than Redstone, in Penna.; but went there himself in spring
of 1775 and in next fall moved his family there. A line was agreed
between Rees and Robinson to which these were witnesses: Benj. Robinson,
Joseph Wood and Vincent Hubbs. The Indians became very troublesome
and Jacob moved to the house of Thomas Harteest (?) which the Indians
attacked, killed five persons, took three and wounded four, among them
(wounded) were Jacob and one of his little daughters, but afterwards when
he recovered a little he stood to his post and defended the house. The
next morning it was thought best to evacuate the house, and they all
moved to Grundy's Blockhouse, the place whereon Col. Wilson now lives,
on Simpson's Creek. Jacob lived in this country 18 months after this 
disaster prior to his removing his family. About 1781 he moved to 
Frederick. Samuel Shinn deposes at time and place as above. In 1773 his 
father, Benjamin Shinn, and Jacob Rees came into this country and 
accordingly Benjamin's family (including deponent) came out. Isaac Horner,
a single man, also came with them. Isaac Shinn deposes as above, son of 
Benjamin. Benjamin Shinn died in 1790. Joshua Allen deposes as above.

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Jonathan Stout deposes as above. Watson Clarke deposes as above. Joseph
Wood. Following deposed 18th August, 1798, at same place as above:
Joshua Allen deposes Jacob Rees was a Quaker, and said the oath had
never been tendered him. Aaron Smith deposes that Jacob's brothers in
Berkeley County persuaded him to go to Berkeley for safety. Robert
Bartlett. Col. David Scott deposes at house of Hugh McNeeley, in 
Morgantown, Monongalia County, 13th August, 1798, he employed James 
Anderson to make an improvement on 10 Mile Creek in the spring of 1773. 
Levi Shinn deposes that he was with William Robinson when he improved
near mouth of 10 Mile Creek in 1772. Copy of will of Jacob Rees, dated
23d April, 1789. Wife Hannah; children not named. William Williams
deposes 11th August, 1798, that he purchased the tract from John Jones in
1772 or 1773, planted a crop in 1774, the same year the settlement broke
up and moved down to Prickett's settlement and built a fort. Wm. Robinson 
was in the fort with deponent for some time, also at Power's fort.

 John Rhea vs. William Rhea's heirs--O. S. 45; N. S. 15--Bill filed 19th
July, 1804, Augusta. In 1777 orator's brothers were about to leave their
father, William Rhea, in order to settle themselves. William applied to
John to stay with him. John was drafted for a tour for a year for which
he hired a substitute. John married a daughter of Thomas Turk and Wm.
promised him land. William died, leaving wife Elizabeth Rhea and children,
viz: Alexander, Nancey (now married to Joseph Ritchey); Elizabeth, 
now married to Robert Rhea; James, Thomas, Margret, Hannah,
Polly, Martha, Jane, which Nancy, Elizabeth, James, Thomas, Margret,
Hannah, Polly, Martha, John are children df James Rhea, deceased, son of
William, and now reside out of the Commonwealth. Hugh Rhea, a child
of Archibald Rhea, another son of William also living out of Commonwealth;
Robert Rhea, Ann Lockridge and William Rhea, children of William, 
deceased; John Rhea, another son of said Archibald Rhea, which Robert,
Ann, William and John live in the Commonwealth. Deed dated 22d March,
1805, proved in Bath July Court 1805. Robert Rhea, of Bath County, Ann
Lockbridge and John Rhea, of Augusta; William, Alexander Robert and
Elizabeth, his wife, James, Thomas, Margret, Hannah, Mary, Martha and
John Rhea, of Kentucky; Hugh Rhea and Joseph Richey and Nancy, his
wife, of Tennessee; all to John of Bath County tract on Mill Creek.

 Russell vs. Doyell--O. S. 45; N. S. 15--From Washington County. Charles.
H. Campbell was brother to Sarah B. Campbell, who intermarried with
Francis Preston. Chas. H. C. died during his minority and Sarah inherited
his property, there being no other heirs. Charles H. and Sarah B. Campbell
were children of Mrs. Elizabeth Russell, complainant. John Doyell (Doyle),
Geo. Reagan and John Bryan are inhabitants of Kentucky, 14th December,
1806.

 Winn vs. Inglish's heirs--O. S. 48; N. S. 16. In 1771 Valentine Harmon 
took possession of a tract on Clinch River, in present Tazewell County and
raised a cabin on it. In 1773 he sold to orator William Winn (Wynn) by 
writing executed September, 1800, acknowledged in Lincoln County, Ky. 
Orator lived on the land from 1773 until Commissioners sat to adjust 
titles, but a certain Wm. Inglish, since deceased, claimed the tract and 
got a certificate by a survey made for the Loyal County, which claim 
orator charges is fraudulent. Henry Harmon, Sr., had a son Henry Harmon,
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