CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 150 - 159
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adjoining orator. During summer, 1789, Bowen died testate, devising
the land to his widow and only daughter an infant. The widow Nancy
married Thomas Ferguson and they sold to John Ward, who sold to
Arthur Blankenship. The daughter (Louisa), of Bowen, married Reese
Gillespie. Blankenship and Gillespie have sold to Isaac King.
Answer of John Ward says John Bowen did have a right to 200 acres
adjoining David Ward (John's father), Martha King and orator.

 Mays vs. Mays--O. S. 179; N. S. 63--Bill 10th February, 1809.
Complainants are, viz: Benjamin, William, James, Richard, Mays.
William Yelton and Sarah, his wife; Joseph Mays and Mary, his wife;
Hansley Carpenter and Rhoda, his wife, children and legal
representatives of Robert Mays, deceased, late of Amherst County,
who died in 1808, having made a will devising his whole estate to
Susanna Mays (his widow, second wife), and Jesse, Pearce, Joseph
B., Ballenger and Patty Mays, children by Susanna. Bill asks to
have the will set aside. Will of Robert Mays of Amherst County,
dated 3d June, 1806. Recorded in Amherst, 18th July, 1808. Sons,
Jesse, Pierce, Joseph B., Ballenger; wife, Susanna; daughter,
Polly.

 George W. Morris vs. Morris' heirs--O. S. 180; N. S. 64--In spring
of 1805 orator's father, Richard Morris, died, owning land on
Jackson's River, without devising it, and leaving heirs and
children, viz: Orator, James, John, William, Isabella (married to
William Elliott), Edward, Frances (married to Archibald Armstrong),
Robert, Archibald, Benjamin. William has since died, leaving widow
Jean and Children, viz: Jean (married to Edward Jackson and now
living in Ohio), William, Richard, Nancy, John, Margaret,
Elizabeth, Ann, Benjamin (last 8 being infants). James Morris has
removed from commonwealth and lives in Tennessee. John Morris,
Benjamin Morris, orators' brother and William Elliott and Isabella
have removed to Ohio. Bond 19th October, 1805, by James Morris of
Roone County, Tenn. Bond 19th October, 1805, by John Morris of
Champaign County, Ohio. Patent to Richard Morris, 18th October,
1787, 46 acres by survey, 1771, on Jackson River. Patent to Richard
Morris, 14th July, 1769, 93 acres on Jackson's River in Augusta.
Survey by Thomas Lewis, 26th April, 1764, 270 acres (patent of
grant, 29th October, 1743, to John Robinson, James Wood and Henry
Robinson and John Lewis), now in possession of Arthur Dunlap on
Jackson River. Patent by Fauquier, 1760. to William McCutchan, 169
acres in Augusta on mouth of Cedar Creek on Jackson's River. Patent
by Thomas Lee to William Jackson, 270 acres on Jackson's River in
Augusta, 1750. Patent by Dunmore to Richard Morris, 1772, 110 acres
in Botetourt joining William Jackson. Patent by Brooke to Richard
Morris by survey, 19th May, 1794, in Bath on Jackson's River.
Patent by Randolph to Richard Morris, assignee of Joseph Walker,
assignee of Peter Miller, assignee of Joshua Phipps, assignee of
Nicholas Pryor, 141 acres by survey, 28th January, 1786, on Jackson
River in Botetourt, 17th April, 1788. Bond 6th October, 1788, by
James Risk of Rockbridge to Richard Morris, warrants a tract at
mouth of Cedar Creek and Jackson River, formerly belonging to Wm.
McCutchan and James Risk, whose heir-at-law James Risk is. Deed 7th
November, 1772, by William Jackson of Orange County, No. Ca., to
Richard Morris of Botetourt, tract on Jackson's River in Botetourt,
formerly Augusta, on Jackson's River. Recorded in Botetourt, 10th
November, 1772.

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 John McCown of Rockbridge vs. McCampbell--O. S. 180; N. S. 64--
Orator's father, John McCown (brother of Moses McCown), was an
early settler on Borden's tract and had purchased the right of
Thos. Kindel and _____ _____, amounting to 437 acres. Disputes
arose between Borden, Jr., and Moses McCown (to whom John, Sr., had
assigned), and Francis Beatey made a survey, and on 31st March,
1750, James Trimble, Borden's surveyor (whose notes were filed in
suit Borden vs. The People), made a survey. Moses moved to Carolina
and assigned to William McCown, who also lived in Carolina. (This
suit was formerly noted.)

 John Ulrick Spore vs. Wood, &c.--O. S. 181; N. S. 64--Bill 1809.
Previous to 1st April, 1755, Christopher Tosher (or Dasher)
contracted with James Wood, Wm. Russell and Wm. Green for 200 acres
on So. Fork of So. Br. Potomac (now Hardy County) and received a
title bond in 1757. On 1st April, 1755, Christopher (Christian)
transferred to John States, who died before 22d August, 1772, on
which day Ann Willson (formerly Ann States, John's only child, who
had married Isaac Wilson) transferred to John Gardner. On 21st
November, 1777, Gardner sold to Zacharias Smith, who on 11th
September, 1779, sold to Martin Gryder, who on 22d February, 1780,
sold to orator. James Wood, William Green, Willm. Russell,
Christian Dasher and John Gardner are dead. Wood's heir-at-law is
James Woods, living in Virginia, and Dasher's heir is Christian
Dasher.

 Summers vs. Summers--O. S. 181; N. S. 64--Bill 1809. Complainants
are Andrew, Philip Summers, John Fawber and Juliana, his wife;
Philip Link (Sink); Christiana, his wife, and _____, the children
of Elizabeth Taylor by her former husband, Nicholas Grass, show
that John Summers died testate, devising lands to sons, Samuel and
George Summers, with legacies to son Andrew; Philip, John and
Elizabeth Summers, children of his son John, deceased; children of
daughter Elizabeth Grass; daughter Christiana Sink; daughter
Juliana; daughter Sarah. George died before his father and his
portion descended to the heirs-at-law at father's death, viz:
Andrew and Philip Summers, Elizabeth Taylor, Juliana Fawber,
Christiana Sink, Samuel Summers, Sarah Porter, John and Elizabeth
Summers. Defendants are, viz: Samuel Summers; John Porter and
Sarah, his wife; John and Elizabeth Summers; George Taylor and
Elizabeth, his wife. Power attorney by Thomas Allen and Elizabeth,
his wife (late Summers) of Russel County, to John Summers of said
County, to recover her interest in estate of John Summers,
deceased, of Augusta County, dated 2d September, 1812. Conveyance
by John Porter and Sarah, his wife (late Summers, daughter of John
Summers, deceased), of Bath County, to Robert McChesney, 17th
February, 1812. David Cress of Wythe County to brother Samuel Cress
power attorney to collect legacy under will of John Summers, 20th
October, 1815. John Cress of Wythe to John Summers of Russell
County, grandson of John Summers, deceased, and legatee, dated
1812, as above. Nicholas Cress's children were, viz: George, born
21st October, 1787; John, born 25th February, 1790; David, born
19th December, 1791; Samuel, born 18th December, 1793; Andrew, born
19th November, 1795; Joshua, born 1st June, 1798. Elizabeth Summers
(defendant here) married Thomas Allen of Russell.

 Taylor vs. Taylor--O. S. 181; N. S. 64--Bill March, 1806. Orator
John Taylor of Augusta. His father, Nathaniel Taylor, died in
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September, 1804, intestate, leaving orator and 9 other children.
Thomas Taylor, brother of John, adiministrator. Orator had a
brother, Nat, and a sister, who married William Fig; also a sister,
Nancy, who married Geo. Bozwell and moved to Kentucky and is now a
widow.

 William Teller, Sr., vs. Irving--O. S. 182; N. S. 64--Bill 1809.
On 9th October, 1773, orator executed a note to Charles Irving, who
died, and his widow Mildred (now Mildred Rose) brought suit in 1797
in Amherst.

 Walker vs. Prickett--O. S. 182; N. S. 64--Bill 23d March, 1807.
Orator is James Walker of Ohio. On 20th October, 1781, he obtained
a warrant for _____ acres by a settlement certificate. On 7th
January, 1782, he entered 1,000 acres on Monongalia adjoining his
settlement on Prickett Creek. On account of the war he went to
Pennsylvania for safety, and while there Jacob Prickett located on
same land and sold to James Morgan. Jacob Pindall deposes, 1810, in
Monongalia--brother of Thomas Pindell, who claimed to have bought
from orator land on Prickett's Creek in Prickett's settlement.
Surveys, patents and copy of preemption warrant.

 Cawood vs. Cawood--O. S. 184; N. S. 65--Bill August, 1811. Will of
Stephen Cawood of Washington County, dated 6th November, 1810.
Recorded in Washington County, 20th November, 1810. Wife, Esther;
five daughters; granddaughter, Elizabeth Loveless; daughters, viz:
Priscilla Langhorn, Esther Walker, Elizabeth Berry, Mary Ann
Cawood, Rebecca Lewis; sons, Benjamin, Thomas, Joseph, Berry;
Stephen, deceased, his children; John, deceased, his children. The
name is spelled Kerwood.

 Cathey vs. Brown--O. S. 184; N. S. 65--Bill 1811. In 1783 Jacob
Holman made his will in Shenandoah and shortly afterwards died.
Orator William Cathey married the widow in December, 1784. Jacob's
daughter, Rebecca, married John Martin. Martin died and orator took
the widow and children to live with him. Then Rebecca died. Orator
moved to Kenawha. Defendants are, viz: Charles Brown, Wm. Whitaker,
Joseph Brown, John Hodge and Elizabeth, his wife; Larkin Raines and
Hanah, his wife, late Hannah Martin; John Martin; Elizabeth, Hannah
and John being children of Rebeccah Martin. Will of Jacob Holman of
Shenandoah County dated 26th October, 1783. Wife, Margaret; sons,
Daniel, Andrew, Jacob Herod Holeman; daughters, Elizabeth Dobkin,
Rachel Holeman; daughters, Rebecca, Mary Ann.

 Christley vs. Newell--O. S. 184; N. S. 65--Bill 1811. Henry
Christley, deceased, served in Revolution as a soldier in Virginia
Line on Continental establishment and placed his discharge in hands
of Henry Newell in order to obtain his pay. Newell claims to have
lost the discharge, but in 1809 Henry applied to Joseph Crockett,
then a member of Legislature, who learned that in 1784 Newell had
received amount due. Christley died 1810 testate.

 Bowyer vs. McClenachan--O. S. 183; N. S. 65--Bill 30th April,
1788. Complainants are, viz: William Bowyer and Margaret, his wife,
who was widow of John McClenachan of Augusta. John died in 1774
testate, leaving the widow, a son Thomas, since dead. John
possessed several warrants for land under the King's proclamation
of 1763. Margaret bore a child to John after John's death, named
John (defendant here).

 Cantrell vs. Ruffner--O. S. 185; N. S. 65--Deed 12th August, 1796,
by Col. Geo. Clendenin and Jemima, his wife, to Joseph Ruffner, Sr.
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of Kenawha County, conveys tract at mouth of Elk River and Great
Kenawha. Recorded in Kenawha County, November, 1796.

 Hutcheson vs. Hutcheson--O. S. 185; N. S. 65--Bill 1808.
Complainants are, viz: Patrick Culton and Mary, his wife, and
Susannah and Nancy Hutcheson, children and devisees of Robert
Hutcheson, whose will is recorded in Rockbridge and who died June,
1806. Widow died intestate before the appraisement. One of the
grandchildren named Adams, a female, was dead before making the
will. Patrick and Mary married in September, 1807, and have moved
to Tennessee. Answer says the Adams child was not dead; that Robert
supposed the name to be Polly, but it was really Jenny. Will of
Robert Hutcheson of Rockbridge County. Wife; grandson, Robert
Mitchel; grandchildren, Robert, Polly and Mathew Adams; daughter,
Martha Stuart; daughters, Susanna, Nancy and Mary; son, Robert.
Dated 31st May, 1806. Recorded in Rockbridge, 1st September, 1806.

 Harman vs. Davidson--O. S. 185-7; N. S. 65-6--Deed 19th July,
1809. by William Davidson, Sr., and Phoebe, his wife, of Tazewell
to James McGranahan of Monroe County, conveys two tracts in
Tazewell. Part of survey patent to George Peery.

 Hays vs. Hays--O. S. 187; N. S. 66--Bill August, 1810.
Complainants are, viz: David Orestes King Hays and Mary Hays,
infant children of David Hays, deceased, by Robert Montgomery,
their grandfather. Defendants are, viz: Andrew Hays, executor of
John Hays, deceased; Michael, John, Campbell and James Hays.
Complainants are children of David Hays, who was son of Andrew
Hays, who died March, 1786, in Rockbridge, testate. About 1795
orator's father went to live with his brother, Joseph Hays, at
Abingdon in Washington County, where he lived until 1804, when he
removed to Nashville, Tenn., where he died, 1806, intestate and
without property. He did not come of age until May, 1797. John Hays
died the close of year 1808 testate, leaving Andrew, Michael, John
and Campbell Hays, his children and devisees, and Anne Hays, his
widow, has died intestate. Deed 5th May, 1800, by Joseph and David
Hays of Washington County by James Hays of Rockbridge, their
attorneys, to John Hays of Rockbridge. Conveys the Stone House
plantation in Rockbridge. Will of John Hays of Rockbridge. Son,
Michael (land in Ohio); wife, Anne; sons, Andrew, John, Campbell.
Dated 89th May, 1808. Recorded in Rockbridge, 2d January, 1809.
Will of Andrew Hayes of Rockbridge, dated 9th February, 1786.
Eldest son, John Hays; sons, James and Charles; daughters, Prudence
Brownlee, Mary Hayes; sons, Joseph and David (infants). Recorded in
Rockbridge, 3d May, 1786.

 Hite vs. Buck--O. S. 187; N. S. 66--Bill 1809. From Frederick.
Thomas Smith, aged 72, deposes in Frederick, 30th July, 1810, he
found in John Harrel's papers a deposition by William Owens. Sarah
Harrel, aged 65, deposes as above. Widow of John Harrel. Fairfax
gave John a lease on Happy Creek, near Front Royal, for their
lives, viz: John Harrel; his son, Nathan Harrel, and Nathan's son,
Nathan. Elizabeth Harrel deposes as above (aged 37). Daughter of
John. Charles Buck, aged 37, deposes 9th May, 1812. Bond by John
Harrell, Jr., of Frederick County to Isaac Hite, dated 2d August,
1770. Bond by John and Jacob Harrell, 27th April, 1773.

 John Davidson vs. Hugh Campell, Pullian Sandidge and John
Cooper--O. S. 186; N. S. 66--Bill 1813. Hugh Campbell moved to
Tennessee.

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He owned lands in Amherst which he sold to Sandidge and Cooper, the
title to which was formerly in Neil Campbell, and by him devised to
his daughter Elizabeth Campbell, who became widow of Thos. Barret
and afterwards married Hugh. Will of Neill Campbell of Amherst. To
Tabithy Bailor, daughter of Leonard Bailor, formerly of Albemarle,
but now living on New River for care she has taken of him. Sister
Catherine Brugh's children of East Mill near Perth, North Britian.
Natural daughter, Elizabeth Campbell, alias Bailor, begotten on
body of Tabithy Bailor. To John Rose, brass barrel pistols; to
Charles Rose, smooth gun; to Charles Irving, rifle; to Hugh Rose,
spy glass. Dated 3d December, 1776. Recorded in Amherst, 3d March,
1777. Deed dated 10th September, 1808, by Hugh Campbell and
Elizabeth; Charles L. Barrett and Sally, his wife; James and Ann
Barret of Amherst County to Pullian Sandidge. Conveys 949 acres in
Amherst. Recorded in Amherst, 19th September, 1808.

 Draffin vs. Thomas--O. S. 186; N. S. 66--Deed dated 22d October,
1766, by Thomas Meriwether of Frederickville Parish, Albemarle
County, and Jane, his wife, to Charles Lewis of same place, conveys
1,000 acres on Ivey Creek, part of tract patented by Robert Lewis
and devised to his daughter Jane, now wife of Thomas Merriwether.
Sarah Lewis's corner. Mary Cobbs' line. William Lewis's line.
Witnessed by Mary Cobbs, Nicholas and Charles Lewis, Alexr. Glasby.
Recorded in Albemarle, November, 1766.

 Dever vs. Williams--O. S. 186; N. S. 66--Bill 1803. Orators are,
viz: George Dever and Charles Carlyle of Hampshire. George in 1802
contracted with Owen Williams of Hampshire to exchange lands.
Williams transferred tract in now Ohio, Ross County. Wayne
township, about 15 miles from Chilicothe, 333 acres formerly owned
by Colin Keck (Cock), which was sold for taxes to George Michael
Laubinger. Orator claims no such land existed in Ohio. John Parrell
was to be one of the arbitrators. John Parrill deposes in
Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, 1804.

 Furra vs. Ruffner--O. S. 186; N. S. 66--Bill 1810. Complainants
are, viz: Christian and Samuel Furra, who before 22d April, 1796,
came from Pennsylvania to Virginia to Shenandoah County and fell in
with Joseph Ruffner, who offered to sell them 1,400 acres in two
tracts, one called the Connoway tract and the other purchased from
his father. Joseph Ruffner died testate. Answer by Daniel Ruffner
mentions his uncle Benj. Ruffner. Sworn to in Kenawha County. Deed
7th March, 1797, by Joseph Ruffner, Sr., and Ann, his wife, of
Kenawha County to Christian and Saml. Farrer of Shenandoah, conveys
394 acres on Hawksbill, conveyed to Joseph by Peter Ruffner and
Mary, 26th April, 1773; brother Benj., brother Peter. 1,007 acres
conveyed to Joseph by Henry Conway, 17th October, 1787, on
Hawksbill. Recorded in Shenandoah, 13th June, 1797. Patent by
Fairfax to Thomas Conway of Prince William County. On Dry Run of
Hawksbill in Augusta County. Survey by George Hume. David Koffman's
Company. James Murry's line. Widow Koffman's line. Corner Bryan
Breeding. Peter Ruffner's line. 1,007 acres. Dated 2d August, 1750.

 Deakins vs. Hoye--O. S. 186; N. S. 66--Will of Francis Deakins of
Georgetown, D. C. Wife Eleanor Deakins 1,000 acres in Randolph
County. Part of 2,500 acres surveyed for Francis and William
Deakins, 27th April, 1793. Brother Leonard M. Deakins's two sons,
William and Francis; nephew, John Hoye; two brothers, Paul Hoye and
Leonard M. Deakins.

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Dated 24th September, 1804. Proved in D. C., 14th November, 1804.
Deed 5th June, 1805, by Paul Hoye of Washington County, Maryland,
to John Hoye of Washington County, D. C., conveys all interest
under wills of Col. Wm. Deakins and Col. Francis Deakins. Recorded
in General Court, 15th November, 1805.

 Evans vs. Walker--O. S. 186; N. S. 66--Bill 1803. Complainants
are, viz: Joseph, Andrew, James, David and Samuel C. Evans,
children and representatives of Samuel Evans, who in 1773 purchased
in Washington County, 672 acres, part of Walker's Wolf Hill tract.
In 1796 Samuel sold to Martin Hazy (?) and moved to the
Southwestern Territory.

 Holmes <I>et ux,</I> vs. Braden--O. S. 188; N. S. 66--Bill 1810.
Complainants are, viz: James Holmes and Jane, his wife; Edward
Braden, father of Jane, died intestate, owning 200 acres in
Augusta; Jane Holmes; George Braden; Matty Jones, wife of Peter
Jones; Polly Anderson, wife of George Anderson; Ann Buckley, wife
of John Buckley (John Buckley has separated from his wife and moved
out of State); Edward Braden; John Braden; Hannah Hendrick, wife of
Henry Hendrick (Edward, John and Henry Hendrick and wife have moved
out of Commonwealth), are children and representatives of Edward
Braden. Edward died about 1806. George answers that Jane was born
before marriage of father and mother.

 Hansbarger vs. Fowler--O. S. 186; N. S. 66--Bond by Robert and Wm.
Fowler of Rockingham County to Anne Fowler, their mother, and
Easter, their sister, dated 17th April, 1782. Letter dated Holstein
River, Hawken County, 21st March, 1788, signed Edward and Mary
Erwin, addressed to William Fowler, Rockingham County, Va. Cousin
William mentions aunt Ann and cousin Esther. William Fowler was
appointed executor of Robert Fowler of Noluchudkie settlement
before 1787. Ann Fowler was only child of Robert. Deed 20th
November, 1778, by Robert Fowler, Sr., and Anne of Rockingham
County to his son, William Fowler, 147 acres on No. River,
Shenando, part of 400 acres patented to Robert, 12th January, 1746.
Recorded in Rockingham, 22d March, 1779. Answer by Agnes Brooks.
Her late husband, Robert Fowler, in Knox County, Tenn., 1804; also
by Ann Fleming, Moses Brooks. Saml. Fleming, same time and place.
Robert Fowler, Jr., moved to Tennessee in April, 1784, where he
married Agness Gamble and died testate in fall of 1784. His widow
married Moses Brooks. His daughter, Anne, married Samuel Fleming.
Patent by Dunwiddie to Robert Fowler, 1755, for 50 acres in Augusta
on No. River, Shenando. Corner Hugh Campbell. Corner Charles
Campbell. Corner Wm. Magill. Corner land Fowler now lives on.
Patent by Gooch to Robert Fowler, 1746, 400 acres in Augusta on No.
River, Shenando. Will of Robert Fowler dated 22d September, 1784.
Wife, Agness; mother, Ann; his child; legatee, Easter Fowler.
Recorded in Washington County, No. Ca., 1st May, 1787. Will of
Robert Fowler dated 11th September, 1777, of Augusta County. eldest
son, James; wife, Anne; sons, William; youngest son, Robert;
daughters, Jean and Elizabeth and Esther.

 King vs. Foushee--O. S. 189; N. S. 67--William King's will of
Abingdon dated 3d March, 1806. Recorded in Washington County, 20th
December, 1808. Wife, Mary; father (still alive), Thomas owned
property in Fincastle. If his wife hereafter have a child. William
King, son of brother James King, on conditions he marry a daughter
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and testator's niece, Rachel, who is Trigg's wife, lately Rachel
Findlay. Devise, to any child of William and Rachel that will marry
a child of his brother, James King, or sister, Elizabeth, wife of
John Mitchel. Legatee, Connally Findlay; nieces, Elizabeth Findlay
and Elizabeth Mitchell (being called for testator's grandmother,
with whom he was brought up); sister, Nancy; half-brother, Samuel;
half-sister, Hannah; brother James lived in Nashville. Witness John
Doherty is living in Mississippi (Territory). Bond in $1,500.000.
Will of James King dated 21st October, 1809. Deceased brother,
William; wife, Sarah, house and lot in Nashville; three children,
viz: William, Thomas and Rachel Mary Eliza. A copy teste: Andrew
Russell, Clerk.

 Keller vs. Cryzer's heirs--O. S. 189; N. S. 67--Bill 1811.
Christian Cryzer of Shenandoah died 8 years ago, leaving children,
viz: Jacob, Ann (married Christian Shipe), Barbara (married Michael
Mauck), Catharine (married John McCahan). Of whom Jacob died 4
years ago, leaving widow Eliah and 2 infants, viz: Jacob and
Elizabeth. Deed 1st March, 1808, by John McCahan and Catharine, his
wife, now of Huntingdon County, Penna., to Jacob Keller of
Shenandoah, undivided 1/4 part of Christian Cryzer's estate (of
Frederick), granted by Fairfax to Baylis Ashby, 28th April, 1778.
Another tract in Powel's Big Fort, patented to Christopher by
Fairfax, 6th October, 1778. Recorded in Shenandoah, 18th September,
1808.

 David Miller vs. William, John, Francis, Josiah, Elizabeth and
Jane Johnston, infant heirs of John Johnston, deceased, who was
heir-at-law of William Johnston, deceased; Mary Johnston, widow of
John; Reuben Shackleford and Rebecca, his wife (late Johnston);
Malakia Likes and Margaret, his wife (late Johnston), devisees of
said William--O. S. 190; N. S. 67--Appeal from Augusta. Bill filed
in County Court, 1811. William Johnston died in Augusta testate.
After his widow's death executors sold his land to Dr. John
Johnston, who sold to orator. William Johnston's son John (now
deceased) got possession of part of the land, where he lived until
his death in 1797, dying intestate. Shackelford and wife are
non-residents. Molly Johnston answers that the executors sold some
land to Dr. Johnston, but could not have sold the land claimed by
plaintiff because her husband, John, has been in quiet possession
when she first became acquainted with him, which was 18-20 years
before William's death and 30 years before John's death. Malachia
Lax (Lex) and Margaret answer.

 Mays vs. Law--O. S. 190; N. S. 67--Deed 9th April, 1805, by
Nicholas Steel of Montgomery County, Ky., to John Steele of same
place, conveys undivided part of land purchased by James Steele,
deceased, from James Armstrong in Bath County on Jackson River,
corner Else McClintock, alias Cavendish; Wm. Cavendish, 450 acres.
Recorded In Montgomery County (Ky.), 2d September, 1805. Deed 7th
October, 1806, by Henry Steele of Bath County to Edith Steele of
same place, conveys his share of land descended to Henry from his.
father, James Steel, Sr., deceased; and also by purchase from
brothers, John and Nicholas Steel. Recorded in Bath, January, 1807.

 McClung vs. Dean--O. S. 190; N. S. 67--Bill 24th July, 1811.
Complainants are Andrew McClung and Jane, his wife, late Jane Dean,
one of children and heirs of John Dean, late of Bath County. After
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Jean went to live in Greenbrier. Complainants claim John's son,
William McC. Dean, used improper means to induce John to convey his
property to William. William McC. Dean answers: He was only son of
his father who was at death between 80 and 90. John Bird deposes in
Bath, 30th October, 1811, that he has known and lived near John
Dean more than 40 years John Dean was John Bird's uncle. John
Kincaid deposes ditto: He married Dean s daughter 20-25 years ago.
Alexr. McClintic deposes ditto: Has known Dean near 40 years.
Elizabeth Kincaid deposes in Lewisburg, 25th May 1812. daughter of
John Dean. John died in fall of 1810. Sarah Venable deposes ditto:
Daughter of John Dean. Jeremiah Burns, a minister, deposes in Bath
County, 1812: He married Andrew McClung and Jane and buried John
Dean. John Kinkead deposes ditto: He and his brother James, married
daughters of John Dean. Alley Kincaid deposes ditto: Daughter of
Jno. Dean. Thomas Bird deposes ditto: Nephew of Jno. Dean; has
lived near Jno. upward of 30 years.

 Moody vs. Moody--O. S. 191; N. S. 67--Bill, 1812--Andrew Moody
died in Augusta about 1810-11 intestate, without wife or children
and orator, Andrew Moody, Jr., of Kentucky, and his brothers and
sisters are the only heirs. Andrew was an Irishman brought to this
country very young by his uncle, orator's father, who was also
named Andrew Moody and was the only relation in America and was his
paternal uncle. Orator's father was a citizen of Virginia and moved
to Kentucky, where he died some years before Andrew. The only
legitimate descendant of orator's at time of Andrew s death were,
viz: Margaret, wife of Andrew Smith; James Moody Jane, wife of
Nathaniel Teague; Rachel, wife of John Creason; Samuel Shomen Moody
Isaac Moody, Ruth Moody and orator beings sons and daughters, all
living out of Virginia. Rachael Creason has died before 17th
October, 1812, leaving no children. Andrew, orator's father, lived
in Madison County, Ky. Teague and wife, and James Moody lived in
Knox County, Ky. Orator lived in Barren County, Ky. Ruth Moody
lived in Barren County, Ky. Smith and wife, Isaac and Samuel Moody
in Madison County, KY. Andrew Anderson, administrator, answers that
Andrew Moody came to Augusta before Revolutionary War with another
person who called himself Andrew Anderson. Catharine Moody deposes
in Jackesborough Tenn., 25th December, 1812. She is widow of Andrew
Moody, Sr., of Kentucky. They were married in Augusta. Rachel Moody
married John Creeson and moved to the Missouri and is reported to
have died without children. She and her husband Andrew moved from
neighborhood of Staunton in 1780 and removed to a place called the
pastures, about 45 miles from Staunton, where they lived 5 or 6
years, and then moved to Carter's Valley in Tennessee, thence to
Kentucky in 1796, where Andrew died in 1800. Andrew had no brothers
or sisters except father of Andrew of Augusta.

 Neill vs. Duigess--O. S. 191; N. S. 67--In 1763 Michael
Kimberling's father made a settlement on now Kimberling's fork of
Walker's Creek in present Tazewell County, where he was killed by
Indians.

 Patsy Sims vs. Burgess--O. S. 192; N. S. 68--Bill, 1809. Oratrix
is Patsy Sims by her guardian, Hudson Martin, Jr., of Nelson
County. Her father, John A. Syms, died many years ago intestate,
leaving oratrix, only child, and widow Jane, then residing in
Hanover. Jane married Edward

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Burgess and removed to Kenawha County, who sold John Syms's land in
Hanover to Robert Snead. In April last, Patsey was 16 years old.
Jane Burgess was originally Jane Anderson. Patsey was born after
her father's death, who only lived 18 months to 2 years after
marriage. Mildred Walker deposes in Louisa: Betsey Anderson was her
aunt, and Jane and John Sims were her cousins. Sims was drowned and
was son of David Sims and brother of Benj. Sims, also of Mathew
Sims. Betty Anderson was aunt of Jane. Will of Elizabeth Anderson,
5th October, 1796. Proved 15th March, 1797, in Hanover. Will of
Henry Anderson of Hanover. Sons, William, Stephen, Charles,
Michael; daughters, Lecelia, Jane, Sarah; brother, Robert. Dated
10th September, 1783. Proved in Hanover, 3d February, 1785.

 Stuart vs. Duncan--O. S. 192; N. S. 68--Deed 6th June, 1774, by
Samuel Ayres and Rachel, his wife, late Rachel Morrison, and Joseph
Higginbotham Morrison, oldest son and heir-at-law of Rachel by her
first husband, Wm. Morrison, deceased, of Parish and County of
Amherst to John Dillard of same place. Before his marriage, Samuel
by writing dated 14th November, 1772, executed marriage contract,
conveys 250 acres on Beaver Creek in Amherst, part of 2,700 acres
patented to Wm. Cabell, Jr. Recorded in Amherst, 4th July, 1774.
Will of Samuel Ayres of Amherst. Devisee, William Ayres, son of
Thomas Ayres, deceased, and Mary, his wife, of Essex County, 30 sh.
to keep him from being heir to Samuel. Wife, Rachel; legatees, Eve
Lackey, Joseph Higginbotham Morrison, Ezra Morrison, Tizza Davis,
John Lackey, son of Eve Lackey. Dated 10th February, 1784. Recorded
in Amherst, 3d May, 1784. Answer by William Duncan, son of John
Duncan, deceased. Answer by Charles Duncan. Orator is Thomas Stuart
and Terza, his wife, late Davis, and formerly Terza Morrison; John
Lackey, only son and heir of Eve Lackey, deceased, formerly Eve
Morrison, and Ezra Morrison. Terza, Eve and Ezra were heirs of
William Morrison, deceased, by late Rachel Ayres, formerly Rachel
Morrison; Rachel died in winter of 1808-9 intestate. Samuel and
Rachel entered into a marriage contract by which Samuel agreed to
convey all his estate to heirs of himself and Rachel, and if they
have none, then to the children of Morrison and Rachel. Samuel and
Rachel had no children. Orators claim all Samuel's property in
spite of Samuel's will. One tract Samuel deeded to Dillard, which
came by transfers to John Duncan, who died intestate and is now
held by Sarah or Sally Duncan, his widow. William and George
Duncan, Elizabeth Goode (formerly Elizabeth Duncan) and Campbell
Goode, her husband; Claiborne and Charles Duncan; Nancy Camden
(formerly Duncan), wife of Washington Camden; Lavinia Sale (late
Duncan), wife of William Sale; Wiatt, Elizabeth, Wortley, Polly,
John, Spicey and Patsy Duncan, who are the children and heirs of
John Duncan (last seven being infants).

 Stealey vs. Waggoner--O. S. 192; N. S. 68--In 1772 John Gillihan
made a settlement in now County of Wythe and sold to Henry
Waggoner, who on 6th February, 1775, obtained a survey under the
Loyal Company for 476 acres and then sold to Jacob Hetrick, who
sold to orator, Martin Stealey, before 12th September, 1782, and on
that date Martin obtained a certificate from the Commissioners. In
1798, by some mistake, the grant issued to Henry Waggoner, who is
now dead, leaving heirs and representatives, viz: Henry, Michael,
Jacob, John, Lewis, Lindsay, Catherine, Barbara, Margaret,

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Susannah Waggoner, Henry, Lavinia, William, Jerry, James, Sally,
Catherine and Betsey Newland. Spa. 8th September, 1809. All
defendants (except James and Betsey Newland?) are non-residents.

 Sites vs. Rader--O. S. 193; N. S. 68--Bill, 1811. Orator Christian
Sites in 1803 bought from John Gum a tract in Rockingham. There is
an interlock of 23-1/2 acres claimed by Michael Lincoln under Jost
Hite and 53 acres formerly owned by Philip Rymel, who held under
Hite. Gum claimed under a patent to Timothy Coe in 1756, who sold
to John's father Jacob Gum. Timothy died and his interest was
supposed to be vested in his son and heir-at-law Timothy Coe. John
Gum had a brother Jacob. Timothy was not Timothy's eldest son and
heir, but the eldest son and heir was John Coe, who long since
removed out of Virginia. The patent to Timothy Coe was founded on
a survey in 1794 for William Mark (?) for 190 acres. John Gum has
moved to Kentucky, where he died intestate, and his administrator,
Sheppard Gum, assigned the bonds to John Rader. Tuliver Whitehurst
(Whitehouse) deposes in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio. Comfort
Whitehurst, sister of Gum, deposes as above. Jacob Whitehurst,
nephew of Gum, deposes as above. John Vance deposes as above;
formerly owned land in Rockingham; (Sites?) had a son-in-law Henry
Mays. Oden Whitehouse deposes in Rockingham; nephew of Gum. George
Sites, son of Christian, deposes in Rockingham, 1812. Peter Sites
deposes he and Jacob Showalter were brothers-in-law. Peter and
Christian were brothers. Deed dated 18th July, 1797, by Philip
Ryemil and Catheren, his wife, of Rockingham to Christian Sites.
Lot No. 8 of Hites' grant. Record in Rockingham, July, 1797. Copy
of survey, 1749, for Wm. Marks, 190 acres on Linvell's Creek. Copy
of the grant courses now in dispute. Agreement 18th March, 1803,
between John Gum and Christian Seyth, 100 acres in Rockingham.

 John Smith of Bath vs. William, James, Jane, Lawrence, Christiana,
Margaret, Martha, and Sarah Drinnen, infants--O. S. 193; N. S.
68--Spa. 1812. Thomas Drinnen died (in Bath?) intestate in 1803,
leaving widow Christiana and children, viz: Charles Drennin; Nancy
Sharp, wife of Andrew Sharp; Jacob, William, Elizabeth (who married
John Drennan), James, Jane, Lawrence, Christiana, Margaret, Martha
and Sarah Drennin. Charles probably went to Ohio.

 Washington vs. Washington--O. S. 194; N. S. 68--Bill, 10th July,
1805. Complainants are, viz: George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence
A. Washington, sons and devisees of Saml. Washington. In September,
1781, Samuel made his will and shortly afterwards died. Orator's
brothers, Thornton and Ferdinando, died under age. Inventory of
Saml. Washington's estate. Letter by Bushrod Washington to Lawrence
Washington, dated Walnut Farm, 2d April, 1803. Bushrod's father
died in January, 1787.

 Weaver vs. Weaver--O. S. 194; N. S. 68--Bill, 31st January, 1804.
Orator, John Weaver, son of John George Weaver, deceased (alias
George Weaver), who on 1st February, 1776, entered into contract
with his son, John Peter Weaver (alias Peter Weaver), for sale of
part of tract he lived on. John George Weaver died testate (will in
Augusta). Widow was Christiana Weaver. The children were, viz:
Andrew Weaver, Margaret Denton (formerly Weaver), widow; John Peter
Weaver; orator; George Weaver, alias George Philip Weaver; Mary,
who has married to Benj.

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