AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES; Vol 2, PP 160 - 169 *************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************** Odle; Elizabeth, who has married John Stickleman. John George Weaver died February, 1754. Will of John George Weaver dated 27th July, 1767, of Augusta County. Watson vs. Smith--O. S. 195; N. S. 69--In 1799 John Watson migrated from Pennsylvania to Monongalia County and contracted with Jesss Martin for land. Vincent vs. Nickle--O. S. 195; N. S. 69--Bill, 1812. In 1774 Joseph Vincent bought from Mathew Moss a settlement right in Greenbrier, near Swope's Nobs and Greenbrier River. Orator then lived in Shenandoah and was engaged in military service in Revolution and did not remove to Green- brier until after the war. In 1780 the Commissioners met at the Savannah, where Lewisburgh stands, and in orator's absence Samuel Gwynn got a certificate in right of settlement. In 1782, at another session of Commis- sioners, they~refused orator a certificate, but gave him a certificate for 400 acres adjoining, but Simon Akers entered the 400 acres for himself on ground that the Commissioners had no authority to grant the 400. Moss had settled long prior to 1774, but a dispute arose between him and Edward Wilson and Moss bought out Wilson. Moss was killed by Indians after 1774. Survey for Jno. Berry, 380 acres, 1789. Assignment, 12th April, 1786, by John Ferry of Green Briar County, schoolmaster. John Wilson, Sr., deposes 1812, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. He was from Green Briar. Bell vs. Bell--O. S. 195; N. S. 69--Bill, 1813. Settlement of estate of James Bell, of Augusta, who died testate, leaving widow, six sons and three daughters, of whom Robert, Francis and Samuel were miners. Rob- ert was a student. Widow, Martha, was executrix and died leaving com- plainant, William Bell, her executor. Robert is also dead, and said William administered. Francis Bell has also died. James Bell, son of James, is also dead. Baylor vs. Link--O. S. 195; N. S. 69--Bill, 1812. Jacob Baylor bought land from James Brown in Augusta. James died without making convey- ance, but all the heirs made a conveyance except James's daughter, Eliza- beth Bell, wife of John Bell of Kentucky. James left six children at his death. Elizabeth joined in a conveyance to her brothers, viz: James, Thomas and William. Afterwards James's daughter, Sally Brown, died intestate. Copy of unexecuted deed dated 1788 by James Brown and Jean, his wife, to Jacob Bailor, conveys 135 poles where James lives in Beverley Manor, on Middle River on Baker's Creek. George Crawford to George or John Dunn--13,000 acres in Fayette County, W. Va. John Wehrle, Charleston, W. Va. John Bowyer interested. Edmund Brooke of Prince William, next friend of Robert, Elizabeth, Humphrey, Mary, and Rosalin Brooke, infants of Humphrey B. Brooke, deceased, vs. Carter Beverley--O. S. 196; N. S. 69--Bill, 1810. Robert Brownfield, Dr. Joseph Blyth, Thos. Mitchell and John Ward vs. Mitchell--O. S. 197; N S. TO--Bill, 1810. Orators purchased from John Leamy and wife, Elizabeth, a tract in Botetourt, now Monroe. Thos. Mitchell purchased shares of Brownfield and Ward. Mitchell sold to Thomas Younge, who died March, 1804, intestate, leaving a widow, Mary, who married William Alston, Jr., and an infant child named Eliza. Suit has been brought against Mitchell in South Carolina. Deed Ist April, 1799, by Thomas Mitchell of Charleston, South Carolina, to John Ward, attorney, 160 of same place, conveys undivided three-fourths of the Red Spring Tract, cor. William Lewis. Sr. 770 acres conveyed by William Lewis, Jr., and Lucy, his wife, 13th October, 1789, to Henry Gurney, who died leaving will dated 17th January, 1792, and devised to Elizabeth Doughty, now wife of John Leamy, who on 28th May, 1796, conveyed to Jasper Moylan, who with Isa- bella, his wife, on 30th May, 1796, conveyed to John Leamy, who with his wife on 18th February, 1199 conveyed to Joseph Blythe, &c. Blackwell Fox v's. Beaver--O. S. 197; N. S. 70 -- Will of Elizabeth Fox, relict of late Samuel Fox, deceased, of Fauquier County. Daughter, Eliz- abeth Blackwell; daughter, Dolly Ferguson; granddaughter, Fatsy Fer- guson; son-in-law, Armistead Blackwell. Dated 2d May, 1804. Recorded in E;auquier County, 23d January, 18O9;a package of papers marked Camp- bell vs. Heard. Bill, 1812, Kenawha County. John Heard moved to Georgia. Edward McClung was accidentally drowned, intestate, leaving several infant children, all except one of whom have come of age, viz: Jane M., John Groves, Sarah married John Newsum, Mary, Edward. Edward is still under age. Carrier vs. Caldwell--O. S. 197; N. S. TO--Deed dated 1Oth March, 1812, by Richard Carryer and Catherine, his wife, of Rockingham, to David Caldwell. Conveys 107 acres, part of 180 acres patented to Michael Han- agan, 15th May, 1784, and by him devised to his daughter, Margaret Murphy, and granddaughter, Anne Rife, and by them with their husbands, Abraham Riff and James Murph);, conveyed to Richard Carryer, 21st August, 1910, in a place called the Forest. Recorded in Rockingham, September, 1812. Crawford vs. Hine- O. S. 199; N. S. TO--Bill, 1804. In 1782 Rev. Ed- ward Crawford of Washington County, entered 2$18 acres on Little Guy- andotte in Montgomery County, now Kenawha County. In January, 1783, he entered 252 acres adjoining. James Hines, under direction of Thomas Tease, deputy surveyor of Montgomery, made the survey for 2,610 acres ad- joining Fry's military survey at mouth of Little Guyandotte, in 1185. In 1781 Jno. (James) Madison entered 1,000 acres about 15 miles above mouth of Big Guyandotte about 21 miles away, which Madison assigned to said Hines, and Hines made another survey for orator, Rev. Edward Crawford, without orator's knowledge, on 18 Mile Creek, which falls into the Ohio about three miles above Little Guyandotte, and a grant was issued to orator. Hines assigned the 2,670 acres to Thos. Hannan. Copy of en- try by Rev. Edward Crawford for 252 acres dated 28th January, 1783. Copy of entry by Rev. Edward Crawford for 2,418-1/2 acres, dated Ilth April, 1782. Flats and surveys. Orator had a son, Saml. L. Crawford. Thos. Tease deposes in Campbell County, Virginia, 29th April, 1813. John Vanbibber, aged 79, deposes in Mason County, Virginia, 12th April, 1813. Has been acquainted with Little Guyandotte since 1785 or 1786. John Alien deposes in Mason County, IfLth April, 1813. He lived at Point Pleas- ant, 26 years. Entry 17th September, 1782, by John Madison of Monongalia County, 1,000 acres on Ohio River. Entry 12th November, 1781, by Rev. M. James Madison, 1,000 acres. Jacob Persinger deposes in Botetourt, 22d April, 1813, he went with Cap. Arbuckle to keep garrison at Fort Ran- dolph, which is now Point Pleasant. In 1776, in September, Thomas Toys, James Mooney, and deponent went down the Ohio to kill some buffaloe for the garrison. 161 Davis vs. Rogers-O. S. 199; N. S. TO--Bill, July, 1803. Complainant is Elizabeth Davis (infant by Linah Mims, guardian). Joseph Davis in 1780 obtained a certificate from the Commissioners for Greenbrier County by right of settlement for 400 acres in Greenbrier, and as- signed it to John Davis, father of oratrix, who then lived in Green- brier. Afterwards John contracted to sell to John Rodgers, who had son, James Rodgers. Jane Davis deposes, 3d July, 1805, oratrix is 22 years old last May. Jane is widow of John Davis, John Rodgers answers, John and Joseph Davis were brothers. Will of John Da- vis, of Greenbrier: Wife, Jane; daughter, Polly (infant); daughters, Sally and Rebekah; daughter, Betsey; daughter, Nancy, wife of Donel Fear; daughter, Jenny ('), Teanny (?). Dated 17th March, 1800. Proved in Greenbrier, April, 1800. William Comer deposes at Lewisburg. For some time prior to 1781 he had lived with John Rodgers. Surveys and plats. Deed dated 29th January, 1799, by John Rodgers of Greenbrier to James Rodgers of saine place, conveys 400 acres, patented, to John, 6th E'ebruary, 1195, on Sewil's Creek. Proved in Greenbrier, January, 1199. Archibald Rodgers deposes, son of John Rodgers. Dowell vs. Stephenson--O. S. 199; N. S. TO--Bill, Sth December, 1818. Orator, Major Dowell, says that in 1795 William Moore, James Ramsey, deceased, and orator formed partnership to locate 100,000 acres lying m now County of Cabell. Dickey vs. Dickey--O. S. 199; N. S. TO--Bill, ad October, 1807. On 26th September, 1805, Michael Dickey of Augusta, died testate, leaving only children, viz: John, William and James Dickey, Mary (wife of Alert. Greer), Elizabeth (widow of David Beard), Margaret (wife of Samuel Kirkpatrick), and grandchildren, James and Mary Oliver, children of daughter, Jean Oliver, deceased. Beard, Kirkpatrick and Greet live in Rockbridge, also James Oliver. Mary Oliver lives in Georgia. Power of attorney by James Dickey of Woodford County, Kentucky Gay vs. Beaver--O. S. 201;N. S. 71 -- Deed dated arth November, 174'1, by Wm. Beverley to James Gay of Augusta, planter, conveys 149 acres, being part of the Calf pasture, cor. John Gay's land, cor. Wm. Elliott. Re- corded in General Court Ilth April, 1748. Lewis vs. Draffin--O. S. 202; N. S. 71 -- Bill, 1809. Involves lands in P,lbemarle County in Kentucky, and Ohio. Deed dated 7th September, 1805, by Robert Draffin of Albemarle to James Lewis of Albemarle; con- veys tract on Pitman's Creek in Green County, part of tract granted to Hervey and Clark (400 acres), cor. Moses Skeggs. Recorded in Albc- marle, 8th May, 1806. Deed dated 12th May, 1806, by same to Richard An- derson, 723 acres on Ivy Creek in Albemarle. Recorded in Albemarle, 2d June, 1806. Deed dated 7th September, 1787, by John Harvie of Richmond, to Robert Draffin of Albemarle, 2,000 acres on Sinking Creek in Jefferson County, adjoining Henry Hogan. Patent by Jefferson, President of U. S., to James Lewis, assignee of Ro. Draffin, in consideration of military services of William Ware, Thomas Burk, Mosby Childress and James Cooley, all soldiers for three years; William Smith, a drummer for the war; Wormack Blackenship, corporal for three years; Cole Robinson, sergeant for three years, in Virginia line on Continental Establishment, for 1,000 acres between Little Miami and Scioto Rivers. Deed 6th Decem- 162 ber, 1797, by Robert Draffin of Albemarle to James Lewis of same place; two tracts; 800 acres in Green County, Kentucky, on Pitman's or Sinking Creek, part of 2,000 acres sold by Harvie and Clark to Draffin. Proved at Court of Quarter Sessions in Green County, fLOth March, 1798 Deed Gth November, 1799, by same to same, at same place; part of tract patented to Christopher Clark and John Harvie. Recorded in Green County, 23d December, 1799. Deed dated 20th January, 1794, by Robert Draffin to Robert Pattenger of Green County, Kentucky, 320 acres in Green County on Sinking Creelc, part of 2,000 acres above. Iiecorded in Green County, 14th October, 1794. Courses of deeds in Green County, viz: Robert Draffin to Moses Skaggs, 216 acres; Robert Draffin to Wm. and Michael Sympson, 3023/4 acres; Robert Draffin to Wm. Buckner, 370 acres; Robert Draffin to James McColgan, 103 acres; Robert Draffin to Wm. McColgan, 88 acres. Loker vs. Loker--O. S. 203; N. S. 72 -- Bill, 1813. Complainants are, viz: Rachel Loker, wife antf relict of Wm. Loker, deceased, and Thomas, John, James, Mary Loker, children of William. Thomas Loker, grandfather of William, deceased, died testate (will dated 20th March. 1794, in Rockingham) and devised property after death of John Loker, father of William. John Loker's wife died many years ago. William Loker died in fall of 1812. John Loker died July or August, 1813. John McClenachan vs. Nestor Hardin--O. S. 203; N. S. 71 -- Bill, 30th October, 1810. Charles Scott, present Governor of Kentucky, was in 1760 appointed by Gov. Fauquier to command one of the Companies to be added to the Virginia Regiment for the Cherokee Expedition (commission with- drawn), and commanded a Company on the expedition and for his ser- vices was entitled to 3,000 acres of land, which right he transferred to ora- tor's father (John McClanachan, Sr.) on 13th November, 1773. In 1774, John, Sr., had 1,000 acres surveyed on Glady, a small branch of Monon- galia River, at a place called Harden's Coves, in then Augusta but now Randolph, which, after death of John, Sr., was patented to John, Jr., on 1st November, 1782. John Lewis also had an interest in the land. John McClenachan died in 1774 testate, leaving a son, Thomas, and his widow, Margaret, then pregnant with orator. Thomas died an infant and without issue. Nester Harden has set up a claim to the land. Defendant says his land is a tract of 400 acres patented to his father, John Hardin, Jun., 27th October, 1783, to which his father was entitled by virtue of a settle- ment in lrrl. Depositions of following old settlers: Zara Osburn, Mr. Bryan, Saml. McHenry. Benj. Willson deposes in Harrison County, 15th March, 1513, in 1774 he saw an improvement on Cove Run, now in Ran- dolph County, said to be made by --- Hardin. Jonathan Smith deposes in Randolph County, 10th March, 1813, he saw the improvement in fall of 1773 James Neal deposes in Wood County, 31st March, 1813, he was one of the Commissioners. William Hardin lived in Virgina several years be- fore and after making the settlement. George Moore of Shenandoah, vs. Roush-O. S. 204; N. S. 71 -- Jacob Moore, late of Shenandoah County, bought from John Roush a house and lot in New Market in Shenandoah, therrdied intestate as to this property, leaving Susannah Moore; orator, George Moore; Charles Moore; Elijah Moore; Lydia, wife of Peter Falser; Mary, wife of --- Weaver; David 163 Moore; Jonathan Moore, children and heirs. Will of Jacob Moore of Par- ish of Beckford, Shenandoah County: Wife, Lydia; son, George; sons, Charles, Elijah, David, Jonathan; daughters, Lydia, Mary. Dated 8th June, 1795. Proved in Shenandoah, 12th October, 1801. Jacob died 3d October, 1801. Notice dated 2d November, 1808, directed to David Coffman and Elenor Moore, administratrix of George Moore, deceased, and Morgan, Nancy, George, Thomas, Morris, Moore, heirs of George Moore, deceased. Deed dated 8th October, 1802, by John Roush and Dorothy, his wife, of Kenawha County, to the Moores above, one-half acre in New Mar- ket, No. 81, conveyed to Roush by Abraham Savage and Anne, his wife, 23d January, 1792. Proved in Kenawha 9th November, 1802. Newell vs. Carter-O. S. 204; N. S. 72 -- Bill in Wythe, 10th August, 1809, by James Redus vs. William Carter and James Newell, says: In 1777--- Wm. Herbert, deceased, held a tract in Wythe adjoining Wm. Pellum, which Herbert had surveyed under Loyal Company and sold to his brother, David Herbert, who sold to John Smith, to William Rowland, to David Herbert again, to Jacob Vanhoose, to Jacob Cane, to William Carter, who then owned Pellum's tract, who sold both tracts to orator, includes lead mine tract. Spencer vs. Holloway--O. S. 205; N. S. r2-From Amherst. Win of Henry Holloway of Amherst. Is a mason. Sister Sally Slaughter and her husband, F. Slaughter. Sister Yancey; brother, Thomas S. Holloway; brother, Charles; legatee, wife of Drury Bell and her daughter, Sally; leg- atee, Charles H. Slaughter and his brother, Henry; legatee, George Seaton Holloway and his sister, children of Robert Holloway, deceased. Dated Saturday, 5th August, 1808. Recorded in Amherst, 18th June, 1810. Roush vs. Graham's Heirs--O. S. 205; N. S. 72 -- Petition, 1806, by Jakob Graham, James Mordock and Jenny, his wife, (late Graham) ; Susanna Gra- ham;----- and Polly, his wife, (late Graham); William Graham; Peggy Graham (called Rebecca or Pecky Graham), who are heirs and children of Wm. Graham, deceased. In 1805 John Roush and others sued above in Mason County. William Graham died intestate. Jakob and Susanna are the only heirs of age living in Virginia at any time during the suit, and confided the management to their near relation, Edward Graham, an attor- ney. Prays an appeal. Susanna lives in Bedford. Amended bill by John, Jacob, Harry, Daniel, George, Jonas Roush. Answer by William Hay says that on 3d March, 1"198, he as attorney for Major John Poison, who resides in England, sold to Rev. Wm. Graham 6,000 acres on Ohio River in Kena- wha County (deed recorded in General Court). Edward Graham deposes in Rockbridge County, 18th September, 1805, that he has known the chil- dren of Wm. Graham from their infancy. William never had a child named Rebecca Graham and William Graham, Jr., is under age. Snyder vs. Munger--O. S. 206; N. S. 73 -- Rockingham. Deed dated 1794, by Henry and David Munger, sons to William Munger, deceased, to Gasper Snider, fL20 acres on Naked Creek, patented to William in 1771. Deed dated 19th October, 1802, by Henry and David Monger, Wm. Monger, Leonard Scratch and Mary his wife, Martin Thophill (Hophill?) Myres and Eve, his wife, surviving heirs of Wm. Munger, late of New Virginia, to Gasper Snider, 220 acres above. Acknowledged in Wayne County, Terri- tory northwest of Ohio River. Recorded in Rockingham, September, 1804. 164 Savage vs. Eyre--O. S. 206; N. S. r3-Answer filed 1804, says about 40 years ago Robert Lyre married Ann Price, daughter of John Price, who lived in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and about eleven years thereafter removed to Virginia. On 12th Septemb`er, 1770, John Price made his will. Elisha and Samuel Price were brother and uncle of Ann. Robert had (at least) two children, John and Hanna; also sons, Robert and Adam. Will of John Price of Lower Chichester, Chester County, Pennsylvania: 'Wife Elizabeth;daughter Ann, wife of Robert Eyre; son Samuel; daughter Han- nah Price; daughter Sarah Price, infant; son John, infant; daughter Eliz- abeth; sister Sarah Price. Dated 12th December, 1770. Recorded in West Chester. Deed dated 7th April, 1'196 between Robert Eyre of Norbon Parish, Berkeley County, yeoman, to Elisha Price of Chester Borough, Coun- ly of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Samuel Price of Lower Chichester, Penn- sylvania, and Ann Eyre, wife of Robert, and Robert Eyre, Jr. 250 acres in Uerkeley. Deed dated 18th April, 1796, by Robert Eyre to William Boyd, 277 acres on Mill Creek in Berkeley, conveyed by grantee to grantor on same date. Proved in Berkeley 25th April, 1796. Deed dated 23d June, 1800, by Richard Ridgway, Robert Eyre and Ann and James Stephenson. Mortgage conveys part of 1,000 acres patented to Morgan Morgan 12th No- vember, 1"135, and conveyed by hlorgan to Zackwell Morgan in 1761, and to Robert Rutherford in 1768, to James Seaton in 1769, to Robert Eyre in 1777. Recorded in Berkeley 24th June, 1800. Deed R8th September, 1801, by Robert Eyre, Sr., to Adam Eyre, part of 742 acres patented by Fair- fax to James Crumbley, Ist February, 1154, conveyed by Henry and Wil- liam Crumbley, sons of James, to Robert Rutherford, 25th October, 1166; by him to Richard Colvert, 8th February, 1768; by him to Wm. Boyd, de- ceased, Ist August, 1769, and which Wm. Boyd holds as heir to Wm. Boyd, deceased;by him to Robert Eyre, 18th April, 1196, on Mill Creek, in Berke- ley County. Recorded in Berlteley 26th April, 1802. Deed 28th Septem- ber, 1801, by Robert Eyre, Sr., to Robert Eyre, Jr., part of 1,000 acres above. Recorded in Berkeley 26th April, 1802. Thomas Reese deposes in Berkeley County, 1806, he lived in Berkeley upwards of 40 years. Deed 7th April, 1196, by Robert Eyre to Elisha Price and Samuel Price of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and Ann Eyre. Scott vs. Baltzell--O. S. 206; N. S. r8-Oratrix is Nancy Scott,.widow of administratrix of Wm. Scott, who sold to Jacob Baltzel a tract near Middlebrook in 1805. Wm. died intestate, leaving children and heirs, viz: James Harvey and John Newton Scott, infants. Jacob is also dead, leav- ing widow Ann, who has married Alexander Drumgold, and children, viz: Peggy, Nancy, Elizabeth and Samuei, all infants. Power of attorney by Nancy and Elizabeth Baltzell of Frederick County, Maryland, heirs of Wil- liam, 1818. Morrison vs. Buchanan--O. S. 209; N. S. 74 -- Bill in Ohio County, Eith November, 1805. Archibald Morrison, heir-at-law of Archibald Morrison, deceased, and Archibald Mains of Loudon County, vs. Wm. Buchanan. At early period Isaac McCracken made improvement in present County of Ohio and sold to A. Morrison, deceased, who placed his brother William Morrison on the land, who lived there until 1776, when he was driven off by Indians. A. Morrison, Sr., died intestate, and friends went before the Commissioners and procured a certificate for 400 acres which were sur- 165 veyed for A. M. Jr., in 1797, while he was still an infant, and patent is- sued 10th October, 1798, and then he sold 200 acres to and after- wards 200 acres to A. Mains. William Buchanan, a brother-in-law of A. M., Sr., settled on part of the land, but with permission of A. M., Sr., but now claims an interference. David Hosack deposes that in May, 1773, he with Archibald Morrison and five others came into present Ohio County. Shortly afterwards Isaac McCracken came to a cabin which deponent had built and was living in, and agreed with Morrison to sell him his improvement. Thomas Orr deposes that he was acquainted with the land in September or October, 1773. Samuel McConnell deposes that McCracken claimed the improvement in 1773. Robert McCoy deposes he came to the western coun- try in 1775. William Morrison deposes that he was married 23d April, 1778, anti A. hi., Jr., was born between middle of September and Ist January preceding. Deed by A. M. Jr. to A. Mains. Dated 30th September, 1802, and recorded in Loudon and Ohio Counties. Minnick vs. Miller--O. S. 209; N. S. 74 -- Bill December, 180"( involves ]and in Rockingham. Orator is Jacob Minnick, who in 1801 sold land in Rockingham to Peter Miller, who conveyed to his sons David and Philip Miller. The land was 88 acres. Jane Alien, widow of Robert Alien, Jr., living in Kentucky, vs. Jacob Butngardner, heirs of Isaac Hayes, heirs of James Flack--O. S. 210; N. S. 74 -- Patent by Dunmore, 20th June, 1"(72, to Thomas Walker, for 800 acres in Augusta, between Beverley Manor and South Mountain, cor. Lazarus Inman, John Campbell, Wm. Teas. Deed 30th October, 1801, by James E;lack and Mary, his wife, to James Hayes of Albemarle. Tract purchased from Jane Alien. Deed 30th Dctober, 1801, by same to Jacob Bumgardner and Isaac Hayes; part of tract purchased from Jane Alien. Will of James Hayes of Albemarle: Nine children, viz: James, David, Isaac, Nathan- iel, Thomas, William, Mary, Sarah Ann, Malinda. Son John and daughter Elizabeth married, to Robert Brooks. Dated 6th December, 1812, and re- corded by the Circuit Court 13th May, 1813. Andrew Bryan vs. John Cantrill and Benj. Stephenson--O. S. 210 N. S. 74 -- Bill in Mason County, 25th February, 1813. Deed 24th April, 1809, by John Oldacre and Martha, his wife, of Mason County, to Andrew Bryan; 100 acres on Kenawha River. Recorded in Mason 6th June, 1809. George Clendennin died 1"196 or 1797 intestate, and land descended to his heirs, viz: Mary, who married John Cantrill, and others. Deed dated 7th May, 1805, by Charles Donnally and Elizabeth, his wife, of Mason County to John Oldacre, 100 acres in Mason County. Recorded 7th May, 1805. Deed - May, 1805, by William Lewis of Botetourt-County to John Cantrill of Mason County, 74 acres 2-1/2 miles from Point Pleasant. Recorded 7th May, 1805. Deed 7th May, 1805, by above to John Oldacre. Release deed. Recorded 7th May, 1805. Bell vs. Anderson--O. S. 210; N. S. 74 -- Bill 24th August, 1813. On 17th March, 1778, David Bell made an entry in Augusta for 400 acres ad- joining his own and Hall's and Moffett's lands. David died intestate in 1780 as to this land, and William Bell, his heir-at-law, became entitled, who had the survey made and conveyed to orator, James Bell. On 12th June, 1772, William Antlerson located 100 acres adjoining. At David Bell's death, William Bell was a minor. Robert Anderson, son of William, sold to l66 Detrick. Answer by Alexander Anderson, son of William; answer by Isaac and Enos Jones. Beeler vs. Estill--O. S. 211; N. S. 74 -- Will of James Henderson of Greenbrier, dated 25th December, 1792. Brother William's daughter, Nan- cy; legatee Elizabeth Jones;brother William's sons, James; Alexander; leg- atee James Marshall of Hanover; wife, Sarah. Recorded in Greenbrier. Sarah Beeler, wife of Charles Beeler, married Joseph Kellor in Lincoln County,Xentucky, Ist July, 1810. Sarah is the same as wife of James Hen- derson. Blecher vs. Roller--O. S. 211; N. S. 74 -- Bill, 1815, from Rockingham. John Roller died intestate, leaving widow, Susannah, and children, viz: Pe- ter, Anna, Caty, Peggy, John and Jacob, all infants. Cooper's Heirs vs. McKamv--O. S. 212; N. S. 75 -- Bill, 9th May, 1809. Complainants are, viz: John, thomas and James Cooper, children and devisees of James Cooper, deceased, who died 1781 owning land in Rock- bridge. Will dated 17th May, 1781, appointing John and James McKemy executors. John McKemy has lately died William McKemy, one cf John's administrators, is also dead. Eleanor was John's widow. James owned lands by right of settlement, viz., In Workman's Draft in Rock- bridge, sold to James by George Fleming, 2d March, 1779. Also a tract on Walker's Creek sold to James by Benjamin Cinzey, 15th June, 1172. Executors sold Workman's Draft tract to Robert Montgomery 30th May, 1792. Complainant's sister, Agnes, married William Gothard and removed to Georgia, and is since dead, leaving one son, John Cooper Gothard. McKemy died in 1792 ohn and ames McK were brothers. James Cooper and others ofthe per family moved to Tennessee. dated Bath County, 31st July, 1806, by James Cooper to Dear Uncle and Aunt (Mr. James McKemy). Deed of indenture by John Cooper, son of James Cooper, by consent of guardian to Thomas Hinds, tailor, for three years and six months, dated 28th September, 1'185. Release and certificate of good and faithful behavior, 4th April, 1"189. Marearet Cosbv. dauPhter of ohn McK ses and niece of Tames and Wi Will of Tames per of Rockbridge, dated 17th May, 1181. Wife, Jean. Four children, lohn, Agness, Thomas, James; brothers-in-law. Tohn John and James McKemy, executors. Recorded in Rockbridge, 7th August, 1781. Jacob Patton de- poses in Knox County, Tennessee, 1813. Polly Patton deposes in Knox County, Tennessee, 1813. William Coleman, of Kentucky, vs. Richardson--O. S. 213; N. S. 75 -- Bill filed 4th April, 1808. 28,400 acres at mouth of little Kenawha was pat- ented to David Richardson and others, Ist December, 1113, in considera- tion of military services of patentees in Braddock's war, in pursuance of Dinwiddie's proclamatton 19th February, 1754. This land has remained un- occupied to present time, but squatters have taken possession of parts of it. Andrew Fowler, living in Bath County, is the only patentee living in Vir- ginia. Orator has bought rights of following patentees, viz: Thos. Nappe and many others, who were soldiers but never prosecuted their claims; Francis Self, B.obert Murphy, Alexander Banney, William McAnulty, An- drew Fowler, Jacob Van Braam, Arthur Watts, Robert Stuart. Defendants to this bill are, viz: Patentees David Richardson, representatives of Rob- ert Stobo, Jacob Van Braam, John Baynes, representatives of James Towers, 167 Andrew Fowler, Thomas Nappe, Arthur Watts's representatives, John Fox, Francis Self, Robert Stuart, Robert Murphy, John Smith, Alert. Kinny, Wm. McAnulty, Mary Horn, and the following squatters, viz: Caleb Bailey, John Stockley, John Neal, Hugh Phillips (Phelps). Following per- sons petition to be made defendants as claiming title to some of the lands, viz: Mason Foley, Valentine Cooper, Oliver Hutchison, John Barnett, Mat- son Rieley, Thos. Leach, R------ Madox, James Beatty, Leonard Cap linger, William Ratliff, Stephen Radcliff, Thos. Bucher, Saml. Barvelt, John Badgley, David Caul (Creel), Henry Deputy. Look up case of Coleman vs. Buffington. Certificates by Dunmore that William Bronaugh is en- titled to 3,000 acres for services in the late war agreeable to proclama- tion of 1763 and wishes to locate it in Augusta County, on Ohio River, adjoining Dr. John Briscoe. Dated 1774. Andrew Fowler answers that he was a soldier at battle of Great Meadows and in Braddock's War. Sworn to in Bath County. Mary Horn of Spottsylvania County answers. She is sister of Wm. Magee, a volunteer in 1754 and 1755 in Braddock's War, and died in service. She was married 5th May, 1'163, to Herod Horn in Spott- sylvania County. James Neal made a settlement at mouth of Little Kanawha in 1772. In same year Benj. Hardlng made a settlement adjoining. Mark Harding, ditto. Henry Castle ditto, in 1113. James Gillespie petitions to be made a defendant. Owner of tract under Paul Armstrong who made the settlement. James Neal answers. In 1753 encouragements were held out by the Royal Government to settlers on western waters. Washington, on his return from Venango in December, 1153, or January, 1754, met many families crossing the Alleghenies. The Legislature, which was prorogued 14th February, 1754, appropriated f10,000 for encouragement and protec- tron of western settlers. On 19th February, 1754, Dinwiddie issued a proc- lamation promising a land bounty to volunteer in the service and assist to expel French and Indians and help erect a fort at Forks of Monongalia. A regiment under Col. Joshua Fry was immediately raised and marched from Alexandria, about middle or latter end of March, 1754. Fry died at Patterson's Creek, and command devolved on Col. Washirigton, who had been defeated at Great Meadows on 17th April, 1154, having been dispatched from Williamsburg to Fort Cumberland in February, 1154, and having taken command of one Company from New York and one from South Carolina, as well as some Virginia Companies which had been previously raised and stationed upon frontier, from whence Washington rushed into the western country, meets and defeats a certain Jumonville, one of the enemy only escaping. Washington finds that the French were turning out of Fort Duquesne (now Pittsburg) too strong for him to withstand, retreats to Great Meadows, is attacked and compelled to surrender to De Villiere, but marches out of his little fortification with honors of war and returns to Wills Creek, viz: Fort Cumberland. At this surrender Lieu- tenants Stobo and Van Braam were surrendered to that officer as hostages. Within a year the First Virginia Regiment was disbanded, though raised again, or another in its stead, and that one or two other regiments were also raised in Virginia, prior to reduction of Fort Duquesne, for that was not evacuated by French until November, 1758. During that war one regi- ment was raised by Col. Washington, one by Col. Bird, and one by Col. Stephen, yet it appears the whole of the 200,000 acres were granted only to 168 90 men. The grant was made 15th December, 1169, by order of Council, which expressly confines the claimants to the lands on Great Sandy and the Great Kenawha, and lands on Ohio waters between Sandy and Kenawha. Neal went on the campaign with Dunmore in 1114 and resided on the fron- tier until summer of 1777, when he raised a company of regulars, joined 13th Virginia Regiment, and marched to the Grand Army of the U. S. He was one of Commissioners to settle unpatented lands in Monongalia, &c. He has been in possession of part of the land for upwards of 40 yeats. Valentine Cooper answers that he had resided on the frontier of Virginia for 55 years. He had three brothers in the regular army in old French wars', and were in the army when Fort Duquesne was evacuated by the French in 1"158. He was on the campaign with Dunmore and was pres- ent of the treaty at Big Shawnee town, when he returned and settled on Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, where he continued until 1777 or 1778, when he moved to Union Town in Pennsylvania. Stayed there one year and moved back to Virginia frontier. He moved into Wood County 1"181 or 1188. David Creel, son of George Creel, answers. William Red- cliff (and his son, Stephen) answers. Affidavit 5th March, 1774, before John Blair, Mayor of City of Williamsburg, by Thomas Bullett, late sur- veyor of the District of Ohio, that he did pass the certificates of surveys hereunto annexed, viz: Francies Johnston, George and Parish Craighead, Robert Bains, Joseph Jaquet, Thomas Felton, John David Woelppe. Lovell Ferry, aged 86 years, deposes 24th October, 1811, in Spottsylvana County; he knew William Magee who in 1154 or 1755 voluntarily entered himself a cadet in Braddock's army, and died a few days after the army was dis- charged. John Young, aged 77, deposes in Staunton, 25th June, 1814, first knew Andrew Fowler in 1756 or 1757. Andrew was a soldier in Braddock's War. In year preceding evacuation of Duquesne by French, Andrew was in Cap. Andrew Lewis's Company. John Trimble, aged 72, deposes as above. Andrew was a soldier with Gen. Andrew Lewis, Wash- ington, and Cap. Peter Hogg at battle of Big Meadows, in 1'154. He died in Bath County about 4-5 years ago. Land office warrant No. 299, 17th January, 1780, for 2,000 acres, to John May, assignee of William Hugh-s, who served as adjutant in Col. Washington's Regiment of regulars in late war between France and England. Patent to James Neal, in Monongalia. Order of Council 22d March, 1780. It is proved by James Mercer, Esq., that two of his brothers, viz: George Mercer and John Fenton Mercer, were in services of this State, 1754; former as captain, latter as ensign, in Joshua Fry's Regiment, and served until Regiment was discharged. In 1755, on the expedition vs. Fort Duquesne, George Mercer commanded an independent Company, and John Fenton Mercer was appointed a lieutenant of horse, commanded by Cap. R obert Steuart. In the Old Virginia Regiment un- der Col. George Washington, that they both commanded Companies and served until John was killed, and George was promoted to rank of Lieut. Col. in Second Virginia Regiment, commanded by William Bird. George is heir-at-law to said John. Certificate of John Savage's military services. Joseph Gatewood's services as soldier in Col. Washington's Regiment, in French and Indian War. Ditto of George Muse as a field officer. Ditto of Nathaniel Gist, as captain in Col. Stephen's Regiment. Ditto of James Samuel. Ditto of Charles Scott, as subaltern in First Virginia Regiment. 169