CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 86-95
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a son Hezekiah Harmon. William Christian and Daniel Trigg, executors
of William Inglish; Abraham Trigg and Susannah, his wife, late Inglish;
Bird Smith and Rhoda, his wife, late Inglish; John Gills (Grills) and Mary,
his wife, late Inglish; John and Thomas Inglish, heirs and devisees of 
William; Henry Harmon, Sr., answers 27th October, 1804, that Obadiah 
Garwood made the first settlement in 1752. Henry was in the habit of 
collecting the men and fighting the Indians. On his return from such an
expedition he called at his brother's (Valentine?), who lived near 
complainant. One of his sons named Daniel was killed by Indians. Henry
Harman and Hezekiah Harman answer: In 1752 Obadiah Garwood and
his two sons, Noah and Samuel, came from the Northward and settled; 
remained some time and then went to remove their families, but the Indian
War broke out and the country became untenable. Valentine Harman removed 
to Kentucky about 1775-1776. William Inglish died in 1782 testate,
leaving the land to his daughter Susannah, wife of Abraham Trigg. 
Jeremiah Pate deposes he helped the Garwoods improve the land. He says
they were Samuel and his two sons, Obadiah and Noah. Thomas Pierie
deposes 30th, May, 1805: Daniel Harman, Sr., is brother to Henry Harman, 
Sr., and uncle to Henry Harman, Jr., and his father-in-law and uncle
to Hezekiah Harman. Jeremiah Pate, Sr., is a brother-in-law to Henry
Harman, Sr., and an uncle to Henry Harman, Jr. Thomas Pierie's son
married William Wynne's daughter. Col. James Maxwell deposes he went
to Clinch in 1772. John Peerey deposes. Jesiah Wynne, son of William,
deposes. Daniel Harman, Sr., deposes 30th May, 1805, that the spring he
moved to the head of Clinch; Valentine Harman lived on the plantation
where Henry Harman, Jr., now lives and Valentine sold to Wm. Wynne
for a mare, a horse and a wagon. Samuel Walker deposes 30th May, 1805:
In 1771 he came to the head of Clinch and met Valentine, who said he was
coming to it or this country to see after "some Harres that run Hear."
The following fall, deponent came again with Robert Moffitt. Shortly
afterwards two men came out, viz: John Stutler and Uriah Stone, and the
spring following, said Moffett moved his family out. Oliver Wynne 
deposes, son of William. Lawrence Murry deposes that the spring after the
Chericee War he came into this country. William Wynne was in possession 
that and the next year, and then his son-in-law Peter Edwards was
in possession 3 or 4 years, then Wynne occupied it one or two years, then
a cropper named John Ridgel (Rigdgel) occupied it. Daniel Harman, Sr.
(above), is brother of Henry Harman, Sr. Christopher Marrs, brother-in-law 
of Wm. Wynne, deposes Jeremiah Pate, Sr., of Little River in Montgomery 
County, is brother-in-law to Henry Harman, Sr., who is uncle to
Henry Harman, Jr. Henry Harman, Sr., had one of his sons killed,
skalped and massacred by the Indians in the attempt of settling the land
who left a wife and four young children. John Peery (Blacksmith) deposes 
(there seem to have been two John Peerys).

  John Walker (of Augusta) vs. David Laird's executors (Saml. and
Anne Laird)--O. S. 48; N. S. 16. David Laird sold slaves to complainant,
but it turned out that David did not have title as they were loaned him
by John Burton's will (the son of John Burton) in Henrico. Samuel and
Anne are about to leave the commonwealth.

  John Peter Weaver vs. Beverley's heirs--O. S. 48; N. S. 16. In 1774

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Alexander Kelly entered land in Beverley Manor which he sold to George
Weaver, father of complainant. George died intestate as to this land prior
to 1785 and orator was heir-at-law. Copy of contract between Alexr. Kelly
and George Weaver (14th July, 1774).

 Smith vs. Ross, &c.--O. S. 48; N. S. 16--Bill, 16th June, 1804. Oratrix
is Sally Smith, wife of Edwine Bathurst Smith and daughter of John
Monroe. They married in 1796. Her maternal grandfather was Thomas
Jones. Some time afterwards she was requested to relinquish dower in a
place called Paradice, situate on the Rappahannock in Essex County, which
Edwin had sold to Henry Quarles. Answer of John Monroe (who practiced 
law at Staunton and Lexington). He married the daughter of Col.
Thomas Jones, of Northumberland County. John lived in Westmoreland.
Sally was niece of Catesby Jones. Sally's mother died in 1795. Deposition
of Mrs. Catharine Vance at Warm Spring 1st October, 1804. She was
sister of Sally Smith and daughter of John Monroe (?). Mrs. Jane I. Lewis
was sister of Sally Smith. Lucy Monroe, daughter of John deposes. Copy
of deed 27th June, 1795, between Lettice Lee Rust and Francis West
Quarles and Lucy Daingerfield, his wife, of King William County, and
Edwin Bathurst Smith and Sally, his wife, of Richmond County, to Henry
Quarles, of Henry County, tract formerly belonging to Lilly Ann Webb,
deceased, and by her sold to Meriwether Smith, deceased, who mortgaged
it to Lilly Ann Webb and conveyed by John Webb, deceased, by deed 7th
September, 1787; recorded in Essex, 15th October, 1787, to Meriwether
Smith, deceased, from whom it descended to Lettice Lee Rust, Lucy
Daingerfield, wife of Francis West Quarles and Edwin Bathurst Smith,
children of Meriwether Smith, deceased. This deed recorded 18th 
December, 1797, in Essex County.

 Isaac Trimble, James McLaughlin, John Mathews (of Greenbrier
County), Francis McLaughlin, ____ McLaughlin and ____ McLaughlin, 
the three latter children and heirs of Sally McLaughlin, late Sally
Trimble, deceased, who sue by James McLaughlin, their father and next
friend, vs. Graham--O. S. 48; N. S. 16. Sally Trimble was daughter of
Isaac. Rev. William Graham died intestate, leaving children and heirs.
Jane Graham married James Murdock and lives in Pennsylvania. Polly
Graham married Reid Bracken and lives in Pennsylvania. Susannah 
Graham married ____ Rice and live in Kentucky. William Graham. The
other children died without heirs.

  Smith vs. Herring--O. S. 46; N. S. 16. Daniel Gwinn, of Rockingham,
has left the State, 1803.

 Thompson vs. Ingles--O. S. 46; N. S. 16. William Ingles, son and heir
of Thomas Ingles, who was brother and heir of John Ingles. Deposition of
James Burk as to settlement of Burke's garden by the Ingles and Pattons.
Thomas and John Ingles settled there about 1749; they were brothers.
William Ingles, only son of Thomas, built a cabin, but did not settle there.
Thomas had another son, who was a seaman; was never married and died
at sea. William Ingles was heir to John Ingles, who had no family. He
was killed before the death of Thomas, who was his eldest brother. He
was married, but left no children. (Samuel Wilson's deposition, aged 67,
23d February, 1800.)

  John McCleland, of Rockbridge County, vs. James Campbell--O. S. 42;

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N. S. 14--Bill filed 1804. John Hays, agent for his brother Charles, who
lives in Kentucky. James Campbell also lives in Kentucky. Deed dated
12th February, 1802, by Charles Hays, of Fayette County, Ky., to James
Campbell, proved in Rockbridge June-October, 1802. Deed dated 3d May,
1803, by James Campbell and Sarah, of Rockbridge County, to John 
McCleland, proved in Rockbridge 7th June, 1803. Power of attorney by
Charles Hays, of Adair County, Ky., 25th September, 1804.

 Joseph Tidball, administrator, c. t. a. of Wm. Grayson, deceased, vs.
Henderson, &c.--O. S. 47; N. S. 16--Bill, April, 1802. Wm. Grayson died
testate, leaving his son Wm. Grayson and Benjamin Grayson Orr, executors.

 Robert and William Throckmorton, executors of John Throckmorton,
deceased, vs. Beverley Whiting, administrator of Francis Whiting, deceased;
Frances Whiting, widow and relict of Francis; Warner Washington, Jr.,
executor of Dolphin Drew, deceased; Elizabeth Whiting, executor, and
Warner Washington, Jr., and Francis Whiting, executor, to Henry Whiting,
deceased, who was administrator of Francis Whiting, deceased; Beverley
Whiting, son to Francis Whiting, deceased; Ann Drew, widow and relict
to Dolphin Drew, deceased; Elizabeth and Frances Whiting, daughters of
Francis, deceased--O. S. 47; N. S. 16--Bill filed in Berkeley County 
November, 1788. John Throckmorton entered into partnership with Francis
Whiting and went to England, when in 1768 he advanced money for goods,
also in 1769 and 1770. Henry Whiting was oldest son of Francis--his
brothers, Francis and Beverley Whiting. Ann Drew, daughter of Francis
Whiting. John Throckmorton died 1775. Francis Whiting died June, 1775.
Ann Whiting married Dolphin Drew after her father's death. Answer of
Francis Whiting, orphan of Francis Whiting, deceased. Francis, Jr., was a
soldier in the Revolution. Henry Whiting died October, 1786. Deposition
of James Heith (Keith) at Alexandria 22d April, 1802. Bond by Francis
Whiting, of Gloster County, dated 1774.

  Van Meter vs. Ashby--O. S. 47; N. S. 16. Adam Neff deposes in
Hardy County, 1802, that Jesse Ashby, who formerly lived in Hardy
County, removed some years ago with his family to Kentucky. He lived
in Mercer County 23d October, 1794.

  Torbett's heirs vs. Campbell--O. S. 47; N. S. 16. Bond 18th November,
1771, by Wm. Campbell and John Tate to Hugh Torbet, of Chester County,
and Alexander Mitchel, of Pennsylvania, Lancaster County. Answer of
Sarah Buchanan Preston, 1805, that she is only child now living of Wm.
Campbell, deceased. She married Francis Preston. Her father died August, 
1781. Defendants are, viz: Arthur Campbell, surviving executor of
Margaret Campbell and Francis Preston; and Sarah, his wife, late Campbell,
heiress of Wm. Campbell, deceased. Plaintiffs are, viz: Saml. Torbett,
Anthony Black and Catharine, his wife, late Torbett; Hugh and David 
Torbett, Andrew Lockridge and Easter, his wife, late Torbett; Jane and 
Nathaniel Torbett, Mary Torbet, an infant, heirs-at-law of Hugh Torbett,
deceased. Bill says: Charles Campbell died 1767 testate, leaving wife
Margaret (father and mother of Gen. Wm. Campbell). Margaret died
about November, 1777. Genl. Wm. Campbell died about 1782, leaving
only one child Sarah, since married to Francis Preston. Thomas Tate
married one of the daughters of Margaret Campbell, deceased. Arthur
Campbell says Genl. William died August, 1781. Charles Campbell died

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January, 1767.  Copy of Gen. William Campbell's will dated 28th September,
1780, proved in Washington County, 16th April, 1782.  Wife Elizabeth,
son Charles Henry, daughter Sarah Buchanan Campbell.  Copy of Margaret
Campbell's will dated 13th October, 1777, proved in Washington
County 18th March, 1778.  Son William; daughters Elizabeth Taylor, Jean
Tate, Margaret Campbell, Ann Poston; son-in-law Arthur Campbell.

 Guthrie vs. Bush--O. S. 49; N. S. 17.  Arbitration bond by Nicholas
Bush, of Fairfield Ohio, to John Guthrie 15th June, 1805; arbitration
involving lands on Long Meadow.

 McCune's administrator vs. Saml. Henry--O. S. 49; N. S. 17--Augusta.
In 1798 Samuel McCune sold a slave to a certain Samuel Henry, then of
Augusta County, but since gone to parts unknown.

 McClure vs. McClure--O.S. 49; N. S. 17.  John McClure died testate
in Botetourt, leaving Caleb Worley <I>et als.,</I> executors, but Caleb
died soon after. This is a suit by John McClure, son of Samuel vs. Samuel
(father of John), who was son of John, Sr., who died testate.  John is 
eldest of three sons of Saml.  Samuel is about to remove out of the State,
23d September 1803.

 Evans vs. Helvey--O. S. 49; N. S. 17--Bill, filed 13th July, 1813.
Henry Helvey, father of defendants, Henry and Jacob Helvey, became
possessed of the land (in Wythe County) about 25 years ago by assignment
from John Jones, 4th assignee, from David Miller and Martha, his wife,
dated 29th May 1775.  Henry, Sr., died 1790, leaving widow Susanna.

 Barrett vs. Reese--O. S. 49; N. S. 17--Bill 23d September, 1795.  In
1752 Benjamin Barrett, father of Thomas Barrett (orator), obtained a 
Northern Neck Grant.  Benjamin died before September in 1778, intestate
as to this land, orator being heir-at-law.  In 1774 Fairfax made a deed
for this land to Henry Cowgill.  Benjamin Barrett's will (Frederick
County) dated 5th August, 1777, proved in Frederick, August, 1778.  Wife
Eleanor, son Benjamin, eldest son Thomas, son Richard, son Jonathan, eldest
daughter Phoebe (infant), son John (infant), daughter Lydia (infant),
son David (infant), brother Wm. Barrett.  These Barretts were Quarkers.

 McKay vs. Rout and Barton--O. S. 49; N. S. 17--Bill filed 20th 
September, 1794.  Many years ago William Weathers, then of Frederick, was
possessed of land in Frederick.  During war of Revolution he was reported
killed by Indians and his sisters took possession as heirs, viz: Susanna
Barton (Burton), wife of Henry Barton; Jane Hurst, wife of Jacob Hurst,
and Sarah Johnston, wife of Enos Johnston.  Henry Barton lives in 
Botetourt.  Bill says William Weathers has returned.

 Worthington's Reps. vs. Bowyer--O. S. 50; N. S. 17.  Plaintiffs are,
viz: Representatives of Abigail Worthington, deceased; of Rebecca Bronson,
deceased; of Deborah Henry, deceased; of Lydia Peck, deceased; of
Elizabeth Nichols, deceased; of John Borden, deceased; of Joseph Borden,
deceased, which are daughters, sons and devisees of Benjamin Borden, Sr.

 Lee vs. Ankrim--O. S. 51; N. S. 17--Bill filed in Ohio County 7th 
November, 1803, by Jacob Ankrim.  John Caldwell and John Lee were
brothers-in-law.  Lee lived in Hagerstown, Maryland.  About 1797 Lee
removed to Ohio.  John Caldwell was son of James Caldwell, Sr., whose
daughter Lee's wife was.

 Buckner vs. Airiss' executor--O. S. 51; N. S. 17--Bill filed in Berkeley.

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John Airis's will dated 10th December, 1797, proved in Berkeley 21st April,
1800. Wife Elizabeth, godson Airiss Throckmorton, nephew Ariss Buckner.
Will of Elizabeth Airiss of Berkeley County dated 20th August, 1800, in
Jefferson, 13th July, 1802. Legatee Francis Hatter. Sister Ann Brook's
four daughters.

 Crunk vs. Allord (Allerst)--O. S. 51; N. S. 17--appeal from Russell
County. Bill filed in Russell 1788. In 1786 John Watts Crunk bought
land from Enos (Amos) Ellird, who died before title, leaving James, his
son, an infant, heir-at-law. Amos was murdered in 1786 and shortly 
afterwards James was taken to South Carolina. John Montgomery deposes
that Allard was a horse thief and being apprehended, broke jail and hid
in the woods. The neighbors, fearing he would bring the Indians down on
them, waylaid and shot him. See this interesting deposition.

 Alsberry vs. Kerr--O. S. 51; N. S. 17. Suit over transactions between
traders on the Ohio River about 1800.

 Tavenner Beale vs. Edwin Young--O. S. 52; N. S. 18--Bill filed in
Shenandoah. Tavenner Beale qualified Sheriff of Dunmore County May,
1772.

 Burrows vs. Gibony (Gibbons)--O. S. 52; N. S. 18--Land in Monongalia. 
Orators are, viz: William Ward Burrows and Polly, his wife;
David Easton and Sarah, his wife, which Polly and Sarah are daughters of
Thomas Bond, deceased, and Jane Bond, widow and relict of Thomas, who
died 179_ testate, will recorded in Fairfax. Thomas was a physician and
died after 1791. Defendants, viz: James Morgan, Alex. Gibbony, improperly 
styled Gibbons; Joseph Kelso.

 Byler vs. Brown--O. S. 52; N. S. 18. Involves locations of lands called
"Discoveries" in So. West Territory (Tennessee) before land office was
opened.

 John Beatty's executors vs. Reverend Edward Crawford--O. S. 53; N.
S. 18--Bill, 15th November, 1802. Earley in settlement of Western country 
John Beatty acquired a tract in present Washington County on Middle
Fork of Holston, of which he sold to Francis Beatty 200 acres (John and
Francis were brothers). Francis devised the land to John Steward, who
married a daughter of Francis. John Beatty died two years after Francis,
testate, and devised his lands to James Dysart and Mathew Ryburn, his 
sons-in-law and executors, and to his sons David and William. He also had a 
son John who was killed at battle of King's Mountain and died unmarried and
without issue. Will of John Beatie, of Washington County, dated 18th
August, 1790, proved in Washington County, 14th September, 1790. Wife
Elenor, son William, daughter Agness Dysart, granddaughters Ellinor
and Martha Gilmore, son David, son-in-law David Sawyers, son-in-law
James Logan, son-in-law James Dysart, son-in-law Mathew Ryburn.
Thomas Edmonson, the surveyor who made the plats, married Mathew
Ryburn's wife's daughter. Deed dated 15th March, 1791, executors of
Francis Beatie to John Stuart, proved in Washington County March, 1791.

 Beverley vs. Kinney--O. S. 53; N. S. 18. Copy of will of Wm. Beverley, 
grant for Beverley Manor and release to Beverley by other grantees.

 Baxter vs. Stuart's executors--O. S. 53; N. S. 18--Bill, 18th June, 1805.
Orators are, viz: John Baxter and Margaret, his wife, who was daughter
of John Stuart, whose will is recorded in Augusta. The widow Frances

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married Joseph Moore. Margaret was also entitled under the will of John
Burnsides and of Martha Burnsides (father and mother of Frances). The
wife of James Craig was sister of John Stuart. Frances and John had a
daughter Polly, who married Peachy Harrison. Answer sworn to by
Frances Moore in Shenandoah County 14th November, 1805. Margaret
had a brother Samuel (born after his father's death).

 Bocker's executors vs. Helphinstone's heirs--O. S. 53; N. S. 18. Bond
dated 12th November, 1767. by Daniel Bush, of Fairfax County, to convey
a lot in Winchester to Jacob Buger (Bocker, Bucker) (Bougher). Bond
dated 19th May, 1761, by Philip Halpingston, of Frederick County, to
convey to Michael Shirley; acknowledged before Charles Smith 4th December, 
1762. Will of Jacob Bucker, of Winchester, joiner, dated 7th August,
1799. Wife Mary, sister May, children, son John. Will proved in Frederick 
1st March, 1800. Bill states that, in 1753, Philip obtained a grant
from Fairfax for the lot involved. The widow of Jacob became wife of
Charles Aulick. Philip died intestate without wife or heirs in this country.


 Thomas Christian vs. Wray--O. S. 54; N. S. 18--Bill, 23d July, 1803.
Joseph Wray obtained a certificate by settlement right in Washington
County (afterwards Russell), now Tazewell County. Joseph died intestate,
leaving his son John Wray heir-at-law, who sold to orator. In 1799 John
Wray lived in Kentucky. Joseph's widow deposes in Madison County,
Ky. The land was on Clinch River called Indian Crick. John Ray deposes
in Clermont County Ohio, where he then resided 18th February, 1806.
Deed 26th September, 1794 by John Wray to Thomas Christian of Sumner
County, territory south of the Ohio. William Lockhart deposes in Tazewell 
County 28th September, 1805; aged 27 years. Richard Oney deposes
in Tazewell County 28th September, 1805; aged 50 years. John Hawkins
deposes in Tazewell County, 28th September, 1805; aged 65 years. John
Deskins deposes in Tazewell County 28th September, 1805; aged 31
years. James Brown deposes in Tazewell County 28th September, 1805;
aged 50 years. Lawrence Murray deposes in Tazewell County 28th September, 
1805; aged 53 years. Oliver Wynne deposes in Tazewell County
28th September, 1805; aged 36 years.

 Raleigh Colston vs. Elisha Williams--O. S. 54; N. S. 18--Deed 13th 
November, 1775. Thomas Berry and Frances, his wife, of Frederick County,
to Elisha Williams of Frederick County, Maryland. Recorded in Frederick,
5th March, 1776. Deed 9th October, 1794. Elisha Williams and Ann, his
wife, to Rawleigh Colston, proved in Frederick, 8th October, 1794. 
Acknowledged by Ann in Bath County, 17th August, 1805.

 Colston vs. Greenwell, &c.--O. S. 54; N. S. 18--Bill, 3d August, 1795.
In 1767 a grant issued from Fairfax to Philip Martin for Patterson's Creek
Manor in Hampshire County which was conveyed to Rawleigh Colston in
1794. Lot No. 6 is tenanted by Thomas Greenwell, Isaac Good, Nicholas
Sinzer, George Ellyfritz, George Hill and Rodham James. Gabriel Jones,
aged 73, deposes November, 1796. He was attorney for Fairfax from
1746, when he came to this country. Sarah Park, aged 50 years, deposes
November, 1796, in Hampshire that 28 years ago she moved with her 
husband, Richard Boyce, to Patterson's Creek Manor. Previously she had
known John Gilmore and his family, who lived in the neighborhood with
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Patterson's Manor Creek before Sarah. Gilmore had at least five daughters,
viz: Eleanor, Margaret, Nancy, Betsey and Polly. Gilmore died two or
three years after he obtained a lease. Eleanor married William Howel.
Two or three years after her father's death Margaret died and afterwards
the daughter named Polly called herself Margaret. Eleanor is dead at date
of deposition. John Vandever, aged 40, deposes as above; he is son of
William Vandever. William Vandever, aged over 70 years, deposes as
above; he has lived in the Manor 26 years. Gilmore obtained his lease about
14th May, 1771, when Eleanor was about 17-18 years old and Margaret
about 16-17. Benjamin Rutherford, aged 18, deposes in Winchester, 6th
November, 1796. He moved to the Manor about four years before Braddock's 
defeat. Isaac Free had already settled there with others. Answer
of George Hill says in 1740 Fairfax issued a proclamation inviting persons
to settle in the Manor and Isaac Free was one of the first. He sold to
John Gilmore, now deceased.

 Robert Campbell and wife Elizabeth vs. Hugh Donaghe--O. S. 54; N. S.
18. Robert and Elizabeth married in 1770, Elizabeth being daughter of
Hugh Donaghe. Robert owned 400 acres in Augusta, on which they lived
14 years after marriage, but then moved to Tennessee, where they lived
13 years, when they were induced to return to Augusta upon the promise
of defendant to give them £500. They returned to Augusta in 1796. Hugh
answers that the marriage was against his consent. Hugh Campbell, aged
33 years, son of Robert, deposes. Hugh had a brother James. Margaret,
wife of John Donaghe, deposes. James Campbell, aged 30, son of Robert,
deposes. John Campbell, aged 24 or 25, son of Robert.

 James Caruthers vs. Thomas McCubbin, Jonathan Purcell, William Fox,
Percy Drew's executor--O. S. 55; N. S. 19--From Hampshire. Jonathan
moved to Illinois and then to Kentucky.

 Anthony Callison of Bath County vs. James Callison, his father, of 
Tennessee--O. S. 55; N. S. 19. Anthony had a brother Isaac.

 Conrad Carr and Madelina, his wife, vs. Martin, Rudolph and Leonard
Shobe--O. S. 55; N. S. 19--Bill filed in Hardy 1797. In 1792 Martin Shobe
died testate, leaving four sons and one daughter, viz: Martin, Rudolph,
Leonard, Jacob and Madaline. Martin Shobe, Sr's. wife was Elizabeth.
Jacob died in 1791. Alexander Simpson, aged 54 years, deposes in Petersburg 
11th June, 1796. John Heaton (Hetten), aged 46, deposes in Petersburg 
11th June, 1796. Leonard Hyer, aged 45, deposes in Petersburg 11th
June, 1796. John Baker, aged 25 or 26 years, deposes in Petersburg 11th
June, 1796. Daniel Conner, aged 40 years, deposes in Petersburg 11th
June, 1796. Jacob Reintzel, aged 38 years, deposes in Petersburg 11th June,
1796. Lawrence Shooke, aged 63 years, deposes in Petersburg 11th June,
1796. Copy of Martin Shobe's will dated 16th May, 1792, proved in
Hardy, August, 1797. Wife Elizabeth, son Rudolph, son Leonard, son
Jacob.

 Davis vs. Henry Miller's heirs--O. S. 56; N. S. 19--From Rockingham.
Henry Miller's heirs were, viz: Samuel Miller, John Lewis and Rachel, his
wife, late Miller; James Miller, James Moffett and Hannah, late Miller;
William, Henry and Patsey Miller (infants). Moffett and wife are 
non-inhabitants of Virginia. Answer of John Lewis in Bath County 1800.
William Young of Bath County vs. Sewell--O. S. 56; N. S. 19. William's

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father, Noah Young, of Berkeley, died many years ago, testate, with will
dated 6th June, 1796, when William was eleven years old, leaving children--
Fanny, Elizabeth, Mary and orator. Mary died very young. Elizabeth died
at 19; married and one child, but also dead. Copy of Noah's will proved in
Berkeley 27th June, 1796. Elizabeth married Joseph Hagely.

 Dougherty vs. Doty's heirs--O. S. 56; N. S. 19. Orators are David and
Daniel Dougherty and James Whiteside and Polly, his wife. About 1800
James Dougherty, late of Wythe, departed life intestate, leaving estate in
Rockbridge and in Wythe; leaving widow Hannah and children orators,
David and Daniel and Polly; also Thomas and John Dougherty and several
grandchildren, viz: Rebecca, William and Daniel Doty, children of Juliet.
Doty, daughter of intestate, who died before intestate.

 Rector and trustees of Washington Academy vs. Gold--O. S. 56; N. S.
19. The old buildings of the Academy were burned about 1800 and the
removal to Lexington took place shortly after.

 Jane Davis vs. Rogers <I>et als.</I>--O. S. 56; N. S. 19. Jane is daughter 
of Archibald Clendennin who was killed by Indians in Greenbrier in 1763 
with all his children except oratrix. Before his death he purchased the 
settlement right of George Lee. Archibald's widow Ann married John Rogers
Jane is widow of ____ Davis. They were married before 25th March,
1775. John Rogers had sons Archibald and James Rodgers. Davis died
in 1800. Bill filed July, 1803. John Rogers says he married widow of
Archibald Clendennin in 1767. In 1772 he moved to Greenbrier. Davis
and Jane married in 1774. Jas. Huston deposes he was brother-in-law to
George Wilson, who claimed the tract before Clendennin. Donelly was also
brother-in-law to Geo. Wilson. George Lee deposes, 1803, in Hardy County
that in 1762 he held a settlement right to the land sold to George Wilson.
Andrew Donnelly, Sr., deposes in Kenawha 1805. James Burnsides, Sr.,
deposes in Monroe County 1804. Clendennin was killed in 15th July, 1763.
John Ewing of Gallia County, Ohio, deposes. Jane was married after
Archibald's mother. She was born January or February, 1758. On 15th
July, 1763, Jane and deponent (John Ewing) were taken prisoner by Indians 
and carried away. They were kept in the same nation, but not together, 
except on their journey to Pittsburg, where they were liberated 14th
May, 1765. John Ewing was 76 years old when he was taken prisoner.

 Christina Painter, widow and relict of Mathias Painter of Shenandoah,
vs. Painter's heirs--O. S. 57; N. S. 19--Bill filed 1st March, 1804. 
Mathias died testate 1802, leaving widow Christina, children, viz: Catherine
(wife of Jacob Empswiller), John George, Philip, Christina, Mary (wife
of Isaac Parrott) (Barret), Mathias, Peter and David. Daughter Christina 
is blind. Copy of Mathias Painter's will dated 27th July, 1802, proved
in Shenandoah 13th September, 1802 (the name is Bender).

 Jones vs. Alexander and Moore--O. S. 57; N. S. 19. Thomas Jones
located lands in Greenbrier for Frederick Mollinox of Philadelphia. The
named is signed "Molineux" in a letter filed.

 Heastant vs. Maginnis--O. S. 57; N. S. 19. Jacob Heastant was executor 
of Jacob Burner, who had a son John who in 1780 was in North
Carolina. John McGinnis was son of Edward McGinnis. Answer sworn
to in Frederick.

 Long's devisees vs. Long's executor, &c.--O. S. 58; N. S. 20--Bill filed


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29th June, 1803. Orators, viz: Francis, David, Samuel and James Long
are children of William Long, who died testate in Augusta. Wm. had
also other sons, viz: Alexander & Joseph. A devisee was grandson 
William (son of son William), who died before December, 1797. John and
Wm. Thompson answer that in 1788 they lived in Rockbridge. Alexander
Long was Doctor Alexander Long. He had two sisters in 1788, viz:
Elizabeth Henderson, wife of Samuel and Dorcas Barnet, wife of Alexander.

 Richard Kyle and Sarah, his wife, late Sarah Harrison, widow of Thomas
Harrison, deceased, vs. Joseph Cravens, Reuben Harrison, Samuel 
McWilliams and Benj. Smith, executors of Thomas Harrison and guardians
of his orphans; and Westly, Robert, Rebecca, Sarah, Edith Harrison, 
infants and orphans of said Thomas--O. S. 58; N. S. 20--From Rockingham. 
Spa. dated 18th February, 1803. Copy of Thomas Harrison's will
dated 4th June, 1799; no certificate of probate. Wife Sarah, children as
above. Frees his slaves.

 Henry Kuykendall of Hampshire vs. Benjamin Kuykendall of Yogohogania--
O. S. 58; N. S. 20--Injunction 1789. Amended bill 13th March,
1793, says Benj. has died, leaving Moses Keykendall heir-at-law.

 Michael Miller vs. George Miller--O. S. 60; N. S. 20--Bill, 25th August,
1797. Bill in Hampshire 1793. From Hampshire County. Windle Miller,
father of Michael and George, was killed by Indians, leaving seven other
children. One girl was oldest, defendant next. Windle was entitled to a
lot in Patterson Creek Manor. His wife remarried and died 29th August,
1790-1791. Anna Maria Miller qualified administratrix of Windle Miller
in Hampshire 16th February, 1764. She married Michael Waxler before
14th April, 1767.

 William McClung and Abigail, his wife, vs. Dickinson--O. S. 61; N. S.
21--Bill, 11th March, 1803. Adam Dickinson, grandfather of Abigail, 
intestate, leaving his son John. Abigail was very young and residing with
her grandmother. Catherine, mother of John. John died without having
complied with his agreement to pay Abigail £50. Then Catherine died
testate. John died testate, leaving Martha, his widow; Adam and John 
Dickenson; John Shrewsberry and Martha, his wife; Samuel Shrewsberry and
Mary, his wife; Joseph Kinkead and Nancy, his wife. Charles Lewis and
Jane, his wife (which are widow, children, heirs and devisees of John
Dickenson), Abigail was daughter and sole heir of Abigail Carpenter,
deceased, who was daughter of Adam Dickinson. Catherine Dickinson's
original will dated 17th February, 1790 (no certificate of probate). Son
John, daughter Mary, granddaughter Nancy. A statement in the papers
says Adam Dickenson died intestate, leaving one son John, a daughter
Mary Davis, and Mrs. McClung, the only child of Abigail Carpenter. Adam
Dickinson died about 1750. It was reported that William Tate was dead,
but afterwards that he was alive in North Carolina and a Justice there.

 Jones vs. McDougal and Sheetz--O. S. 61; N. S. 21--John McDougall's
will dated ____, 18__, proved in Monroe County 15th January, 1805.
To eldest brothers, Patrick, Duncan and Donald McDougall (now, if living,
in the Kingdom of Scotland). Brother Dougall McDougall, if he migrates
from Scotland. To three sisters (their first names he does not recollect).

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Copy of deed dated 22d February, 1814, proved in Greenbrier 22d February, 
1814. John McDougall's executors to John Blake.

 Persinger vs. John Johnston--O. S. 62; N. S. 21. John Johnston moved
from Botetourt to Tennessee about January, 1803.

 John Muir vs. John and William Blair--O. S. 62; N. S. 21--Appeal from
Berkeley. Bill filed by defendants vs. plaintiff in Berkeley on 26th March,
1774. John and Wm. in February, 1769, bought land from William Gladdin,
who before 10th May, 1770, removed from the county. It turned out the
land was subject to a mortgage by John Gladdin, father of William. William 
was from Fairfax County (signed Glading).

 Nelson vs. Brownlee--O. S. 62; N. S. 21--William Brownlee left the
State before 11th April, 1798. Charles Hays had also left prior to 6th
June, 1802. Both from Rockbridge.

 Lewis vs. Yancey--O. S. 65; N. S. 22--Settlement of estate of Thomas
Lewis.

 Feemster vs. Feemster--O. S. 64; N. S. 22--From Bath. Bill filed 8th
May, 1798, by John and William Feemster against Elizabeth Feemster,
relict of Thomas Feemster, deceased; John McCreery and Martha, his wife;
Robert Sitlington and Mary, his wife; Adam Bratton and Elizabeth; Rachel
Carlisle, alias Feemster, Susannah Feemster; Sarah Brown, daughter of
Sarah Feemster, who married Hugh Brown, deceased; which Martha, Mary,
Elizabeth, Rachel and Susanna are daughters and heirs of Thomas. 
Orators are also sons. Thomas made a will, but it was lost.

 Teter vs. Gillenwater--O. S. 64; N. S. 22--Deed, 6th January, 1773,
proved in Fincastle County 6th January, 1773, Edward Pendleton of 
Caroline to Benjamin Logan of Fincastle County, tract on Bever Creek.

 Boydstone vs. Sheppard--O. S. 69; N. S. 23. In 1757 Thomas Caton took
up 196 acres on the Potomac and obtained patent from Fairfax. Caton
sold to William Stork, who sold to Thomas Boydstone, orator, in 1767.
In 1755 Vachael Metcalf obtained patent for a tract adjoining above which
he conveyed to his brother, George Metcalf, from whom it descended to
Allen Metcalf, heir of George. George's wife died 1803. Early in the
18th century the upper parts of Virginia were unknown and unsettled and
many adventurers settled there, although the bounds of the Northern Neck
were unknown whence arose dispute between Fairfax and the King, which
was settled in 1745 and carried out by the Act of 1748, by which all 
persons were secured in their grants obtained from the Crown. Among the
adventurers was the company of which Jest Hite was the head. They had
obtained orders of Council for large tracts on condition of settling a certain
number of persons thereon in a given time which, however, was frequently
extended. On 12th June, 1734, a final order of Council was entered, giving
the company until 25th December, 1735, to comply with terms of all
former orders. Surveys were accordingly made, but no patents issued on
account of caveats enter by Fairfax on his arrival in 1736. By the 
compromise between Fairfax and the King, Hite's Company were left entirely
at the mercy of Fairfax for all lands for which patents had not been
obtained, and in 1750 suit was brought by Hite's Company against Fairfax,
in which in 1769 an interlocutory order was entered, in pursuance of which
Thomas Marshall, and also Commissioners, made a report of the lands 
surveyed for Hite and of the persons by whom they were held. Copy deed

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