CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 122 - 131
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wife of Jonathan Purcell, had been dead over 6 years. Deed, 17th
March, 1810, by Jonathan Purcell of Knox County, Indiana Territory,
to James Cunningham of Hardy County: 210 acres on So. Branch.
Recorded in Hampshire, 19th March, 1810. Deed 4th April, 1797, by
Jonathan Purcell and Catharine of Hampshire to James Cunningham of
Hampshire. Tract conveyed, 1772, by Fairfax to Charles Friend and
conveyed to Jonathan by Gabriel Friend and Jane, his wife, by deed
dated 10th March, 1796, having descended to Gabriel as heir-at-law
to Charles. Recorded in Hampshire, 17th April, 1797. Deed 4th
April, 1797, same parties to same parties. Deed 17th February,
1804, by Jonathan Purcell of Knox County, Indiana, to James
Cunningham, Sr., of Hardy, conveys 291 acres in Hampshire, also 113
acres adjoining, also 400 acres. Proved in Hampshire, 16th April,
1804. Deed 17th February, 1804, by Henry Kuydendall of Ross County,
Ohio, to Jonathan Purcell of Knox County, Indiana, 291 acres in
Hampshire, also 113 acres, also 400 acres. Acknowledged in
Jefferson County, Ky.; recorded in Hampshire, 16th April, 1804.
Deed 17th February, 1804, by Moses Kuykendall, heir-at-law of
Benjamin Kuykendall, and executor of his will, and Henry
Kuykendall, son and executor of Henry Kuykendall of Bourbon County,
Ky., 291 acres in Hampshire. Henry Kuykendall, Sr., deceased, was
son of John Kuykendall. Acknowledged by Moses in Jefferson County,
Ky.; recorded in Hampshire, 17th April, 1804. Deed 19th October,
1807, by Jonathan Purcell of Knox County, Indiana, to James
Cunningham, Sr., of Hardy. Recorded in Hampshire, 19th October,
1807. Deed 8th September, 1807, by Henry Kuydenkall of Ross County,
Ohio, and Betsey, his wife, to Jonathan Purcell of Knox County,
Indiana. Recorded in Hampshire, 19th October, 1807. Deed 3d August,
1807, by Moses Kuykendall of Jefferson County, Ky., and Henry
Kuykendall of Ross County, Ohio. Recorded in Hampshire, 19th
October, 1807. Deed 19th October, 1807, Jonathan Purcell of Knox
County, Indiana, to James Cunningham, Sr. Recorded in Hampshire,
19th October, 1807.

 Parker vs. Carter--O. S. 134; N. S. 46--Bill, 1808. In February or
March, 1782, John C. Carter married Apphia Fountleroy, daughter of
William Fountleroy, to whom William gave certain slaves. Parker
sued Carter in Amherst. Carter had sons Edward, William and Henry.
Thomas Muse and Elliott Muse of Middlesex was son of Hudson Muse.
Edward Carter's will of Fredericksburg: Wife Sally; sons Charles,
Edward, John, George, Whitacre, Hill. Charles married a daughter of
Col. Fielding Lewis. Sons William Champ, Robert; daughters Mary
Champ, Ann Williams, Elizth. Stannard (wife of William Stannard);
daughter Jane Bradford, and her husband, Major Samuel K. Bradford;
daughter Sally Carter, wife of George Carter. Will dated 21st
February, 1792; proved in Spotsylvania, 6th June, 1792. Marriage
bond of John C. and Apphia Carter, dated 4th February, 1782, in
Richmond County. Capt. John C. Carter was a Revolutionary
story (?).

 Roller vs. Kisler--O. S. 134; N. S. 46--Bill, 1807. Heirs of Peter
Roller of Rockingham are Frederick Kisler and Catharine, his wife
(of Georgia); David Wheelbarger and Christina, his wife; John
Kiblinger and Elizabeth, his wife; John Plegher and Susannah, his
wife; Conrad, Peter and John Roller.

 Poage vs. Brown--O. S. 136; N. S. 47--. Orators are, viz: George,
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Sr., and Robert, Jr., Poage. In 179_ orators, being desirous of
forming a settlement on Ohio River between mouths of the two Sandy
Rivers in Kentucky, applied to James Brown, who was intimately
acquainted with the land claims, who told them the lands were owned
by him and Wade Moseby. He showed an entry for 5,000 acres in name
of John Moseby, deceased, and one for 3,000 acres and represented
they had been surveyed by Robert Johnston, a man notoriously
conversant in land claims. There was an interlock (claimed) with
the entries of Harvie Thurston and Taylor and of John Craig,
Francis Taylor and Abraham Buford. James Brown's answer in New
Orleans, 19th June, 1806. See valuable plats and entries.

 Roberts vs. Campbell--O. S. 136; N. S. 47--Bill, 17th September,
1809. Orators, Richard and John Roberts, sons of Billingsly
Roberts, who prior to 1780 bought from Arthur Campbell a tract on
North Fork of Holston in Washington County, 500 acres, for which he
was to pay £10,000 in two installments--1st November, 1779, and 1st
November, 1780. Billingsly lived in Maryland and died there in 1790
testate. Margaret Campbell, wife of Arthur, was daughter of Charles
Campbell, to whom the land was granted 22d August, 1753. Thomas
Tate deposes. John Epperson (Apperson) deposes. Gabriel Epperson
deposes (brothers). George Hayton deposes. Genl. Wm. Tate deposes
he settled there in 1783. John Campbell. Deed 8th January, 1800, by
Arthur Campbell and Margaret to William Campbell of Lee County, 773
acres in Washington County. Recorded in Washington County. Deed
16th November, 1781, by Arthur Campbell to Billingsley Roberts. 300
acres, part of tract granted Charles Campbell in 1753, and devised
to his daughter Margaret by his will, 24th August, 1761. Recorded
in Washington County, 20th November, 1781.

 Charles Cumming vs. Walker--O. S. 135; N. S. 47--Bill, March,
1803. Thomas Armstrong was an early settler on the lands granted
Dr. Thomas Walker in Fincastle County, known as Wolf Hill tract
adjoining James Pifer. Armstrong sold to Robert Breckinridge, who
sold to orator. Alexander Breckinridge deposes 10th June, 1803, in
Bourbon County, Ky. Deed 25th August, 1800, by Francis Walker and
Jane B., his wife, to Charles Cummin of Washington County. Recorded
in District Court at Washington Court House, 3d October, 1800.
Robert Breckinridge, aged 60, deposes in Montgomery County, Ky.,
5th June, 1803: In 1771 or 72 he purchased a part of the Wolf Hill
tract. John Davis and James Pifer depose, 1803, that they have been
neighbors of Rev. Chas. Cummins near 30 years. Alexr.
Breckinridge's deposition: In 1769 Robert Doke said he was agent
for Dr. Thomas Walker to lay off the Wolf Hill tract. In November
same year he went and chose a tract and built a cabin on it and in
1770 moved there.

 Clark vs. Davisson--O. S. 135; N. S. 47--Bill in Harrison County,
November, 1797. Will of Hezekiah Davison of Harrison County. Wife
Ann, plantation whereon Thomas Botts Lacy lives; children infants;
son Ithamer; daughters Margaret, Lucinda, Elizabeth, Ann. Dated
15th April, 1794 (no probate certificate).

 Robert Harvey and Martha, his wife <I>et als.,</I> vs. John
Bowyer--O. S. 140; N. S. 48--. Orators Robert and Martha are
children of Magdalen Bowyer of Rockbridge, wife of John.
Complainants are, viz: Robert Harvey and Martha; David McGavock and
Elizabeth; James McDowell of Rockbridge;

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James McDowell, son of John, said John next friend to his infant
children, Polly, Samuel, William, Sarah and John; George Moffett
and Sarah, his wife, representatives of Magdalen Bowyer, deceased.
Samuel McDowell of Jessamine County, Ky., deposes 26th July, 1808:
Was son of Magdalen; was Dr. McDowell; moved to Kentucky with his
family in 1783. Andrew Reed was Samuel's son-in-law. Martha Harvey
was only daughter of Benj. Borden, her sister Hanna having died
infant and intestate. Elizabeth McDowell was widow of James
McDowell (deceased intestate), son of Magdalen. Martha had been the
wife of Benj. Hawkin's, deceased. Benj. Borden, Jr., died April,
1753. Magdalen Bowyer and Mary Greenlee were sisters-in-law. John
McClung deposes 7th August, 1809, he was acquainted with Gen. John
Bowyer on his arrival in this country, which was about fifty-five
years ago. John came as a school teacher, which he followed only a
few months, when he married Mrs. Magdalen Borden. Samuel McDowell's
wife was sister of deponent. William Patton deposes (same time as
above) that in fall coming it will be about 55 years since Genl.
John Bowyer came first to this part of the country. Deponent was
about 13 years old. Bowyer opened a school which William attended,
and in a few weeks Bowyer and Magdalen were married. Bowyer had of
property only a horse and saddle and the usual clothes which young
men in his station had.

 Taylor vs. Harman--O. S. 142; N. S. 49--Bill, 23d July, 1807.
Orator, Adam Taylor. Many years ago George Hoopaugh made a survey
for 300 acres under Loyal Company on Sinking Creek of New River in
Giles County, which he sold to George Taylor, father of orator, who
devised it to orator. But by some accident the plat and certificate
were made out in the name of Henry Harman, to whom the grant
issued. Henry Harman answers that about 1751 or 1752 he and his
uncle, Valentine Harman, were on a hunting expedition when they
camped on the land in question and Valentine made what was called
an improvement by killing trees, &c.; and in 1754 Valentine
procured a survey under the Loyal Company, in which year he made a
contract with George Hubough, who was poor and lived on Valentine's
charity, that George should go and live on the place as tenant. In
1756 or 57 Valentine was killed by the Indians and his property
decended to Adam Harman, Henry's oldest brother, and in 178_ orator
purchased Adam's right. Mathias Harman deposes, 27th February,
1810, that upwards of 50 years ago during Valentine's life,
Valentine settled Hoopaugh on the land. Valentine was killed by the
Indians on New River and at the same time deponent's brother,
Daniel, and Andrew Moser were taken prisoner. Daniel made his
escape, but Andrew was held prisoner. Adam Harman was eldest
brother of Mathias. Jeremiah Pate, Sr., deposes 15th February,
1810, that in year ____ he was traveling down Sinking Creek in
company with old Adam Harman and his son Adam, when old Adam
pointed out a marked tree and said it was the land of "Uncle
Valentine Harman" (Valentine being his brother, but generally
called him uncle when talking of him with his sons). No one but
George Hoopaugh lived on the Creek. Young Adam Harman became
Valentine's heir because his brother Jacob's son, Jacob Harman, was
"Rakish" inclined and old Valentine never liked him. Christina Pate
deposes as above: Mary was widow of Valentine. Adam Harman proved
himself Valentine's heir by a will in Carolina. Daniel Harman
deposes 30th June, 1808, that before Braddock's defeat he
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his uncle Valentine employed George Hupaugh as tenant. In 1757
Valentine was killed by Indians in deponents' presence less than a
foot from him and deponent was taken prisoner. David Price deposes
17th February, 1810: Valentine was killed by Indians in 1755 or 56,
leaving no children. Jacob Taylor deposes ditto: Son of George
Taylor. John Looney deposes 25th January, 1810: George Hoopack was
a Dunker and the first settler on the land. David Price, Sr.,
deposes ditto: In 1754 Hoopaugh lived on the land. In 1775 he moved
off on account of Indians, but came back when he sold to George
Taylor, Sr. Wm. McAfee settled the same land in 1774 and paid the
fees to Dr. Walker. Deponent was son of Michael Price.

 Noble vs. Taylor--O. S. 142; N. S. 49--Bill 15th September,
1808 (6). On 28th July, 1805, John L. W. Noble of Jefferson County
died intestate, leaving Ruth (widow) and issue, Mary Ann and Emaly
Noble. Oratrix Mary Ann Noble is mother of deceased.

 Tabb vs. Tabbs--O. S. 142; N. S. 49--Bill, 31st March, 1806.
Complainants are, viz: Robert, William and Thomas Tabb, Thomas
White and Elizabeth, his wife; Susanna Kerney, Samuel Hedges and
Mary, his wife; Anthony Turner and Frances, his wife, children and
co-heirs of Robert Tabb, deceased, who was son of William Tabb,
deceased. William Tabb died testate, will dated 2d January, 1765,
and recorded in Gloucester. His widow lived until September, 1805,
and died. Robert Tabb died intestate in 1775, leaving Bailey S.
Tabb his oldest son, who also died intestate since 1787, leaving an
only child, Elizabeth, who had married Henry Ellett of Elizabeth
City County. William Tabb (son of William) died, leaving Joanna,
his widow (now wife of Barnet Ellit), and Robert, William and John
L. Tabb, his sons. Francis Tabb died intestate, without issue under
age. George Tabb and Edward Tabb live in Berkeley County. Barnet
Ellit and wife, and Robert Tabb, live in York County. William Tabb
lives in York. John L. Tabb of Scioto. William Tabb's will of
Kingston Parish, Gloucester County, dated 2d January, 1765.
Recorded in Gloucester, 4th July, 1765, widow. Four youngest
children, William, Edward, George and Francis.  Son Robert.
Children of his 3 daughters, viz.: Mary, Dorothy, Martha; wife's 4
children, William, Edward, George, Francis. Five eldest children,
Mary, John, Dorothy, Robert and Martha.

 Lee vs. Friend--O. S. 143; N. S. 49--Bill dated 17th December,
1796. Orators, Henry Lee; defendants, Chas. Friend and Abel
Westfall. On 11th May, 1776, Charles Friend sold to Peter Flick in
Berkeley, 120 acres. Flick on 23d August, 1785, sold to Francis
Hamilton. Hamilton on 28th November, 1788, sold to orator. In 1778
Mary Friend, sister of Charles, was living on the land. Abel
Westfall answers in Ross County, Ohio, October, 1805. Deed Charles
Friend of West Augusta County to Peter Flick of same place, dated
11th May, 1776; not recorded, 120 acres in Berkeley County. Left to
Charles by his father Israel Frind. Israel Friend of Frederick
County, will dated 12th August, 1749. Eldest sons James, Jacob,
Charles. Tract where John Horan now dwells. Daughter Catherine
Friend, wife Sarah, daughter Mary, brother Charles. Recorded in
Frederick, 5th June, 1753. Deed 23d August, 1785, Peter Flick of
Augusta to Francis Hamilton of Berkeley. Tract in Berkeley sold to
Peter by Charles Friend.

 Lamon vs. McDonald--O. S. 143; N. S. 49--Bill October, 1800.
Complainants are, viz: George Lamon and Mary, his wife, late
McDonald,

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daughter and co-heiress of Andrew McDonald, late of Berkeley
County. Andrew died testate in 1799, leaving 3 sons, James, William
and Andrew; a surviving daughter (oratrix), and a granddaughter
named Hester Price; widow Hester. Andrew McDonald's will of
Berkeley County. Wife Hestor; sons, William, James, Andrew;
granddaughter, Hester Price; son-in-law, George Lemon. Dated 7th
March, 1799.

 Tate's heirs vs. Tate's executors--O. S. 144; N. S. 50--Bill, 28th
July, 1803. Complainants are, viz: Thomas, John, Isaac, Mary Tate,
Andrew Steel and Elizabeth, his wife, and Sarah Tate. In 17__ a
contract was made between John Tate, father of Thomas, of one part
and Thomas and his brother, James Tate (deceased), of other part,
by which Thomas and James were to assist in building a mill. John,
Isaac, Mary, Elizabeth and Sarah are children and legal
representatives of James (or John?). John died testate, devising
part of mill to his son John, part to orator Thomas, and remainder
to orators John and Isaac. James Tate died 178_ testate. John Tate,
Jr., lately died testate. Suit against executor of John Tate, Sr.,
and of John Tate, Jr., for accounting. Thomas Tate removed to
Holston. Answer 1804 by Jane Tate, widow and executrix of John
Tate, Jr., and by Samuel Finley, who married Polly Tate, daughter
of said John. Jane married John about 1774. Samuel married Polly
about 1796-1797. John Tate, Sr., died March, 1801. Deposition 23d
July, 1804, of Hugh Fulton in Flemingsburg, Ky. Hugh did not marry
the widow of James Tate. Charles Tate deposes in Washington County,
9th March, 1805: Is son of Thomas Tate and grandson of John. Nancy
Tate deposes ditto, is daughter-in-law of John Tate. James Tate was
killed at Battle of Guilford, 1781. Hugh Fulton, Sr., deposes in
Augusta, aged 77 years. The contract about mill was made prior to
1774. Alexander Hall deposes ditto, was brother of James Tate's
wife. William Tate deposes 27th June, 1804, in Washington County,
brother of Thomas and James. William moved from Augusta in 1782-83.
Alexander Stuart deposes 28th January, 1804, in Augusta, aged 70.
James Tate died 1780. His wife, Sarah, married Hugh Fulton in 1785,
and they moved to Kentucky about 1781. Peter Alexander deposes 25th
October, 1805, in Woodford County, Kentucky.

 Lessley vs. Lessley--O. S. 145; N. S. 50--Bill, 29th September,
1804. Complainants are, viz: Rachel Crawford (wife of Alexander),
Sally Henderson (wife of John), Polly Bell (wife of Robert), Agness
Evans (wife of Morgan), only children, heirs and devisees of James
Lesly, deceased, of Augusta. James died in 1775 testate. The widow
died a few weeks after James, leaving oratrixes infants. Two
executors in 1779 sold the land to Robert Rogers, who afterwards
moved to Tennessee, Blount County. Elizabeth McCune deposes 24th
November, 1775, in Augusta, that her daughter, Mary Lessley, on her
death bed, &c. Elizabeth was wife of Samuel McCune.

 Joseph Watson vs. Longacre--O. S. 146; N. S. 50--Bill, 28th
November, 1807.  Orator is grandson of Joseph Watson of Shenandoah,
who made will devising 300 acres to orator.  Joseph, Sr's.,
children at time of will were: Orator's father, who died July,
1798; Elizabeth, who married Joseph Longacre; Hannah, who married
James Stevenson; Margaret, who married William Evans (died 1787);
Joseph became insane and his children denied the will and destroyed
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became of age 4th August, 1802. Bill to set up the will. Defendants
are, viz: Elizabeth Longacre (husband being dead). James Stevenson
and Hannah; John Stevenson; Wm. Evans, Sr.; Wm. Evans, Jr.; Joseph
Evans; Samuel McFarlane and Elizabeth. Joseph Paigh and Dorothy;
Michael McConnell and Hannah; Jane Evans; John Mowery and Margaret
(said Wm., Jr., Joseph, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Hannah, Jane, Margaret
being children and representatives of Margaret Evans, deceased);
Michael Shull and Margaret; Jane; Rodah and Isaac Watson (children
of John Watson, only son of Joseph; Jane, Rodah and Isaac being
infants). Joseph Watson, Sr., was an Elder of Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clayton, a daughter of James Stephenson, deposes in
Winchester, 5th November, 1808: Her grandfather Joseph died August,
1798. She was married June, 1798. Hannah Stephenson, granddaughter
of Joseph, deposes ditto. Christian Neiswander, aged 54, deposes in
Strasburg, 19th November, 1807.

 Wright vs. Wright--O. S. 148; N. S. 51--Bill, 11th September,
1805. In 1785 James Wright of Berkeley County made John Wright (no
relation, plaintiff) drunk and persuaded him to make a conveyance
to James of all his property. Bill to set aside the deed. Answer
says John is full cousin of James' father. John Wright's answer in
another suit by John Groves in Berkeley County states, viz: In 1781
Jno. Groves courted Mary Glenn, a grandchild of Jno. Wright's, then
wife Hannah. Hannah's mother was second cousin to John Wright's
father. John Wright married Hannah, then widow of James Glenn in
1754-55, by whom he had no children. Hannah had children by Glenn,
viz: William, who had issue, James, John and Mary, and then died.
William's widow married again. Did Groves marry Mary? Hugh
Cunningham, aged 67, deposes 25th June, 1808, in Martinsburg. Jane
Paris deposes in Martinsburg 1806: Previous to death of her
husband, James Parks, James Wright married James Park's sister.
David Cowan, aged 55 years, deposes in Jefferson County, 8th
November, 1808. David married James Wright's sister. Stephen
Mayers, aged 62, deposes in Martinsburg, 19th May, 1808. Joseph
Hanna, aged 40, deposes in Martinsburg, 19th May, 1808. Jacob Smith
of Clark County, Ky., moved from Berkeley. John Grove (in former
suit in Berkeley County) says he courted Polly Glenn on 10th
September, 1781, they were married 16th October, 1781.

 James Young vs. Eakin--O. S. 148; N. S. 51--Bill, 23d February,
1808. Complainant was son-in-law of Andrew Kennedy (of
Rockbridge?). James Aiken bought land from Borden, Sr. (died in
Orange), devised (will in Augusta) it to son John 30 acres which
his uncle Walter formerly lived on, to son James, to sons, Andrew
and Samuel. John and James (before Andrew and Samuel came of age)
conveyed to a distant relation, Anne Aiken. Ann sold to George
Weir, father of Thomas Weir, who conveyed to orator. Andrew Aiken
is dead, also James Aiken. Thomas Weir lives in Tennessee. Ann
Eakin was widow of Walter. Margaret Pollax deposes: Was daughter of
John Aiken. Thomas Beard was father-in-law of George Weir. James
Houston deposes: He was born in 1751. William Alexander deposes in
1769 he heard his grandfather Thomas Beard say. George Weir's will
of Rockbridge, dated 8th August, 1781. Wife, Jean; sons, Thomas;
children. Recorded in Rockbridge, 6th November, 1781.

 McKamy vs. McKamy--O. S. 147; N. S. 51--Bill. Complainants are,

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viz: William C. and John McKemy. William Carley and Margaret (his
wife), Nancy McKamy. Polly McKamy and James and Isabella McKamy,
infants, heirs and distributees ot John McKamy, their father, who
died intestate, leaving widow, Eleanor, who was sister of James
Cooper of Pennsylvania, and daughter of William Cooper. James
McKamy, administrator of John, was his brother. Deposition of Polly
Patten in Knoxville, Tenn. She is daughter of William Cooper,
formerly of York County, Penna. She had a brother James, who bought
the slave in 1777 or 78.

 Woodcock vs. Swayne--O. S. 149; N. S. 51--Joshua Swayne of
Frederick, a Quaker. Robert Haynes, a Quaker, brother Amos Haynes.
John Haynes lives in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio.

 Mary Morton, wife of Robert Morton, late Mary Miller, vs. Morton
Fulton, &c.--O. S. 149; N. S. 51--Complainant's first husband was
Daniel Miller, who died testate in Augusta. John McKnight died
testate, will, 17th July, 1801. Sons, Saml., William and Robert.
Robert Morton has disappeared, leaving Mary destitute. William and
Robert McKnight have moved to Ohio.

 McClure vs. McClure--O. S. 149; N. S. 51--David McClure in
Rockbridge complains that his father died intestate in 1778. David
is eldest son. Moses died suddenly. He left children, viz: David,
Moses, Alexander, Halbert and Betsey, Susannah (since dead),
Agness, Isabelle, Rosanna.

 Knox vs. Knox--O. S. 151; N. S. 53--Bill, 12th January, 1810.
Complainant Elisha Nocks shows that in 1773 his father, Solomon
Nock, was appointed administrator of Susanna Scudder in the
Colonial Government of Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on
Delaware. Solomon removed to Virginia. Susanna left three children,
viz: Susanna, Camfort and Aby by her husband, David Scudder.
Complainant had a brother Nehemiah. Elisha moved to Virginia after
1775. Mary Scudder married Thomas West. Solomon owned land in
Rockingham and died in May, 1803, testate. William Knox of Bath
County was son of Solomon.

 Waterman vs. Burgess--O. S. 152; N. S. 53--Mortgage dated 16th
February, 1807, by James Burgess and Mary, his wife, and Reuben
Wallace and Anna, his wife, both of Harrisonburg, to Asher
Waterman. Recorded in Rockingham, March, 1807.

 Boyd vs. Mathews--O. S. 152; N. S. 53--Deed dated 21st March,
1796, by William Anderson and Margaret, his wife, of Fayette
County, Ky., to Andrew Boyd of Wythe County, conveys tract in
Botetourt County. Recorded in Botetourt County, February-June,
1797. Recorded in Fayette County, April, 1796. On 10th July, 1766,
John Smith made an entry for 400 acres at mouth of Purgatory Creek
on James River, including town of Pattonsburg, which in 1770 he
sold to Margaret Buchanan, widow of John Buchanan.

 Ashby vs. Ashby--O. S. 152; N. S. 53--Bill, 1807. Sarah White,
widow of Alexr. White, was formerly widow of John Hite of Berkeley
County. In 1792 Alexander Ashby's (of Frederick) grandfather,
Robert Ashby, died testate. Alexander was son of Enock, who died,
leaving children, viz: Robert, Charlotte (m. Charles Burns), Anna
(m. Thomas Walters), Molly (m. James L. Gibbs), Dolly (m. Jno.
Walters), Alexander, George, Benjamin, John M., Francis,
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Benjamin lives in Kentucky. Bill reviewed Buchanan vs. Jolliffe's
executors. Bill, 25th May, 1805. Parties are complainant, viz:
Lewis Walker, executor of Elizabeth Jolliffe, who was executrix of
Wm. Jolliffe, against Mary Hite, Alexr. P. Buchanan and Sarah, his
wife. Theoderick B. Lee and Catharine, his wife; William; Anne and
Patty Gibbs; Mathew Frame and Mossie, his wife, representatives of
James Gibbs, deceased. Alexr. P. Buchanan married Sarah, daughter
of John Hite, Jr. Robert Ashhy's will of Fauquire County, dated 2d
June, 1790. Proved in Fauquier, 27th February, 1792. Sons,
Benjamin; Benjamin's son, William Ashby (infant); son, Enoch, and
his sons Robert, and Alexander and his wife, Sally; daughter, Ann
Farrow; grandson, Bayliss Ashby; granddaughter, Molly Fargauson;
daughter, Winifred Piper; grandsons, Martin and Thomas, sons of
Nimrod; daughter, Molly Ashell (?); son, John; granddaughter,
Lucinda Ashby; grandson, Benjamin Farrow; grandson, Nimrod Ashby.
Elizabeth Jolliffe died August, 1783; her son, Amos Jolliffe.
Benjamin Ashby, aged 63, deposes in Frederick, 9th March, 1810; is
elder brother of Enoch Ashby. Lucy Dyson, aged 52, deposes ditto.
William Ash, aged 38, deposes 1st July, 1809. Edward Shacklett,
aged 51, deposes 1st July, 1809. Robert Ashby, when he died, was
aged 70 or 80 years.

 McGahey vs. Conrad--O. S. 153; N. S. 54--Complainants are, viz:
Tobias R. McGahey and Mary Eve, his wife (formerly widow of Peter
Conrad who died testate. Will in Rockingham). Peter Conrade's will
of Rockingham; wife, Mary Eve; brothers and sisters, viz: Catharine
Miller, Elizabeth Pirkey, Stephen Conrad, Margaret Pirkey, Nicholas
Conrade; legatee, Joseph Conrade, living in Madison County;
legatee, Christian Conrade, living in Pennsylvania; wife's sister,
Christine, wife of John Hammer; wife's sister, Barbara, wife of
Henry Sellers; brother, Stephen Conrad. Picked Mountain
Congregation. Dated 2d June, 1800. Recorded in Rockingham,
September-October, 1800.

 McDowell vs. Borden's heirs--O. S. 153; N. S. 54--Bill in
Rockbridge, 1798. Orator, Samuel McDowell, oldest son and heir of
John McDowell, who died intestate about 1742. In 1738 John bought
from Benjamin Borden, Sr., either for services in building a road
to his grant through an unsettled country or some other
consideration, eleven hundred acres now in Rockbridge. Orator was
seven years old at death of his father. John sold 700 acres to
Andrew Moore. Alexander Moore, aged 82 years, deposes in
Rockbridge, 12th May, 1810. Son of Andrew. Statement by Andrew and
John Moore (son of Andrew), 6th April, 1743, of the circumstances
of the suit. Borden agreed to give John McDowell 1,000 acres to be
his first settler. John Hart was a hunter through the country and
became the surveyor. Hart agreed to be Borden's Pillet (pilot?). J.
Wood was the surveyor.

 McDowell vs. McElhaney--O. S. 153; N. S. 54--John McIlhaney of
Rockbridge, died intestate, leaving widow, Mary, and infant
children, viz: Strother, Sophia, Peggy, Elizabeth, Jean and Anne.
"Whereas, Maj. John McKlehany did obtain a military land warrant of
4,000 acres for his services in the late war between Great Britain
and America in the Virginia State line which has been surveyed and
located within Kentucky." 2,000 acres he had sold to William Walker
and 2,000 acres to James McDowell. See Action Pickett vs. McDowell.

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 Mynes vs. Mynes--O. S. 153; N. S. 54--Thomas Mynes' will of
Rockbridge, dated 28th January, 1809. Sons, Isaac, David, Andrew,
Thomas, John, Samuel (?); sons-in-law, Arthur Heagin, Andrew Blair;
grandsons, Thomas Mynes (son of Andrew), Leviston Blair (son of
Andrew Blair). Recorded in Rockbridge, 4th April, 1809.

 Bodkin vs. Mathews--O. S. 153; N. S. 54--Bill, 18th November,
1809. Orator, James Bodkin, who was security for William Mathews in
Pendleton County, who had run away to escape a prosecution for
murder.

 Barnett vs. Helm--O. S. 153; N. S. 54--Bill, 27th March, 1806.
From Berkeley County. Complainants are, viz: Ambrose Barnet and
Margaret, his wife, late Margaret Helm (m. 8th June, 1791),
daughter of Thomas Helm and sister of Meredith Helm. Meredith had
in 1782 assigned to Margaret a bond made by William and Dolphin
Drew, dated 1779, which in 1787 she, then single and living with
her brother, William Helm, Jr., assigned to William, who has moved
to Kentucky, Shelby County.

 Collett vs. McCormick--O. S. 156; N. S. 55--Complainants are
Daniel Collett and Mary, his wife, late Mary Haynes, daughter of
Mrs. Mercy McCormick.   James McCormick died testate April, 1803,
leaving sons and daughters, Moses, James, Joshua, Sarah, Samuel
Lockhart and Rachel, his wife; John McCormick and Elizabeth, his
wife. Thomas Grigs and Mercy, his wife. Mrs. Mercy McCormick, widow
of James, was widow of Joshua Haynes, father of Mary Collett.
Joseph, father of Mary, died November, 1804. James McCormick's will
of Berkeley County dated 16th August, 1798. Son James and his son
Eli; daughter Rachel and her son Ezekiel; daughter Sarah; son
Joshua; daughter Marcy Griggs; daughter Elizabeth; son Moses.

 North vs. Hamilton--O. S. 157; N. S. 55--Bill, 1805. Berkeley and
Jefferson. Francis Hamilton's heirs are, viz: Magdalina Baker, wife
of Walter Baker; Gawin Hamilton; John A., Francis, Jacobina,
Elizabeth, and Thomas Hamilton.

 Pierce vs. Razor--O. S. 157; N. S. 55--Bill, December, 1807.
Complainants are, viz: George, Moses, Aaron, Isaac Pierce; Seth
Hendrick (?), and Mary, his wife; Ezra, Thomas, Hanna Pierce, last
three being infants (by Hepsaba, their mother and next friend).
Joshua Jones, Peter Razor and Benj. John owned iron works in Wythe
County, and on 12th April, 1794, sold to father of orators and
oratrixes. Joshua Jones left the commonwealth. He had sold to James
Dougherty, who died, and same descended to his son Daniel. Peter
Razor has died, leaving widow Anna, and children, viz: Edward
Calehan (?) and his wife; John, Ann, Christy, Daniel and Christina
Razor. Deed 21st September, 1798, by Benjamin John and Lydia, of
Washington County, to Thomas Pierce of Wythe County, an iron ore
bank on South Fork Holstein River. Proved in Washington County,
21st September, 1798.

 Orr vs. Wardlow--O. S. 157; N. S. 55--Alexander Orr of Wythe
County, William H. Wardlow of Kentucky. Wardlow was a "Sang"
digger. Orr lived near Sweet Springs. James Orr deposes in Wythe,
1807.

 Norvell vs. Camm--O. S. 160; N. S. 56--Bill, 1811. Orator is
Reuben Norvell of Amherst. In 1755 patent was issued to James and
John Christian and William Brown for 3,926 acres in Albemarle (now
Amherst). In 1774 the tract was declared forfeited on petition of
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sons of said Jno. Christian, then deceased. James Christian was
also dead in 1774. Jonn and Charles, however, did nothing to
perfect a title. Yet in 1777 they conveyed 933 acres to James
Grisham, who in 1787 conveyed 433 acres to Thomas Powell. Thomas
died 1788, intestate, leaving two children, viz: Betsey, wife of
John Camm, and Mary, wife of John Warwick. Patent was issued to
orator in 1798 for the 3,926 acres. John and Charles Christian had
resided, one in New Kent and one in Charles City. In 1774 Charles
lived in Goochland. In 1779 he moved to Amherst. Col. Thomas Moore
married Sally, the widow of Thomas Powell. Col. Joseph Burrus lived
in Tennessee. James Loudon, aged 71, deposes in Amherst, 9th
October, 1811, that the last one of the Christians moved to Charles
City in 1763. William Knight deposes in Campbell County, October,
1811--he has resided near the land since 1774--that James Grissom
did not remove to Amherst until 1780. James Loudon deposes further
he has lived in Albemarle, near the land, since infancy; it was
settled in 1752. Henry Turner, aged 53, deposes in Campbell, 12th
October, 1811, has lived near the land since 1776. Previous to 1765
John and James Christian died. There was a judgment of forfeiture
in General Court in 1774 for non-payment of quit rents due from
William Brown. Henry Christian and William Brown Christian,
children and devisees of John Christian, deceased; James, John and
George Christian, children and devisees of James Christian,
deceased, in whom the right is since become vested. On 30th
October, 1774, John and Charles of Charles City County, conveyed to
James Gresham, of Cumberland, 933 acres (copy of deed). Recorded in
Amherst, 6th July, 1778. On 21st August, 1787, Gresham of Amherst
conveyed to Thomas Powell. Copy of deed recorded in Amherst 3d
September, 1787. Powell died 1788. Henry Turner deposes that the
land on which he lives belonged to John Scott, who married Margaret
Fry, and was conveyed to Turner's father by Scott.

 Castle vs. Allert--O. S. 158; N. S. 56--Isaiah Sallyor deposes in
Russell County, 1808, that Thomas Loveletter was brother-in-law of
Amos Alert.

 Clemmons vs. Jackson--O. S. 158; N. S. 56--Bill, 13th October,
1808, Harrison. Deed dated 11th November, 1799, by George Jackson
and Elizabeth, his wife, of Harrison County, to John Clemmons, of
Harrison, conveys a tract on Lost Creek. Recorded in Harrison
County, December, 1799. (George Jackson was member of Congress.)
Deed, 29th November, 1798, by John B. Armstead, of Loudon County,
to George Jackson, of Harrison, conveys 119 acres (claimed by
grantor by entry or otherwise), included in a survey made for
Jackson of a resident right known as the Obrian place on Lost Creek
of 400 acres.  Recorded in Harrison, 17th December, 1798. Entry in
Monongalia, 2d April, 1781, by Adam Obrien, assignee of John
Richards, of 400 acres on Lost Creek, in right of residence,
including his improvement made in 1771.

 Dunkanson vs. Moore--O. S. 158; N. S. 56--Bill, 31st August, 1804.
Complainants are, viz: Thomas Dunkenson and Lucretia, his wife,
daughter of Thomas Moore, of Rockingham. Thomas Moore died
intestate; left widow, Phebe, and children, viz: Thomas, John,
Reuben, and oratrix. Reuben is dead. Defendants are, viz: Thomas,
John and Phebe Moore, Moses Walton and Elizabeth, his wife, one of
the children and heirs of Reuben Moore, deceased. Thomas, Reuben
and Sarah and Ann Moore, infants and

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