CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 180 - 189 by Lyman Chalkley http://www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley ************************************************************************ 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. ************************************************************************ and Mathews, trustees. Recorded June, 1806. Deed 28th June, 1808. Deed by Creigh and Mathews to Lewis Stuart. Recorded 28th June, 1808. James McCoy deposes in Lewisburg, 7th May, 1814. John Miller settled on the land in 1772 and Frogg settled on the adjoining place the next year. Miller claimed under a settlement right. George Weaver had improved Frogg's tract before Miller settled. Samuel Brown deposes as above. John Miller was settled when deponent came to settle in 1771 or 1772. Isaac Estill deposes in Lewisburg, 7th May, 1814: He married Elizabeth, daughter of John Frogg on 9th December, 1788. John was killed in latter part of 1774. John and William were brothers. Elizabeth was born 14th August, 1771. Patent to John Miller, Sr., 220 acres by survey 17th February, 1774, part of John Robinson's and Co's. order Council in Greenbrier County in the Great Levels. Dated 1787. Deed 27 April, 1802, by Edward Miller and Peggy of Greenbrier to Peter Kelso, 138 acres in Greenbrier County. Recorded 29th June, 1802. Deed 29th January, 1798, by Samuel Brown and Elizabeth to Edward Miller, 220 acres. Recorded January, 1798. Deed 30th June, 1795, by John Miller of Harrison County and Jane to Col. Andrew Hamilton, attorney, to Samuel Brown of Greenbrier, 220 acres in Greenbrier, patent to John Miller 1787. Recorded June, 1795. William H. Cavendish deposes in Lewisburg, 24th February, 1813. He settled in Greenbrier in 1769. John Miller, in 1771 or 1772. Sayers vs. Newell--O. S. 227; N. S. 80--Bill, 3d August, 1804. Orators are John T. Sayers and James Montgomery, executors of William Sayers. In 1774 William became security for James Newell and took a mortgage of land and personalty. Newell has died and the land has come into possession of James Jones and the personalty of James's son, James. Deed 9th February, 1774, by James Newell of Fincastle to Wm. Sawyers, 53 acres called Passimon Bottom. Recorded in Fincastle County, 3d May, 1774. Deed 26th May, 1786, by Francis Walker, attorney for Thomas Walker of Albemarle to John Hurst of Montgomery, 100 acres patented to Thomas Walker, 10th November, 1782, in Montgomery County on west side of New or Woods River. Filed but not recorded in Montgomery County. Deed 10th February, 1797, by Charles Dyer and Mary of Washington County, Ky., to James Jones of Wythe County, 297 in Wythe on New River. Recorded in Wythe, 9th May, 1797. Deed 5th August, 1795, by John and Mary Hurst of Wythe County to Charles Dyer of Wythe, 259 acres on New River. Recorded in Wythe, 11th August, 1795. Wilson vs. Simmons--O. S. 226; N. S. 80--Deed 19th August, 1811, by John Simmons and Sarah of Cabell County to Walter Newman, Jr., and Isaac Newman of Mason County, lot in Point Pleasant. Recorded in Mason County, 1812. Deed 6th June, 1810, by James Wilson and Jane of Point Pleasant to John Simmons of Cabell County, lot in Point Pleasant. Recorded in Mason, 6th June, 1810. Walker's administrator vs. Jones's administrator--O, S. 226; N. S. 80-- Bill, 1810. Bill filed in Albemarle, 1813, by Walter Leake, administrator c. t. a. of Levi Jones, Elizabeth Jones, his widow, and Orlando, Lain and William Jones, infants of Lain Jones. Elizabeth was Elizabeth Clayton. William Walker and Elizabeth conveyed to Lain Jones a tract of land and all their interest in a deed by Orlando Jones to John Clayton, 1771. Lain Jones was only child and heir of Orlando Jones, who died testate. Will 180 dated 4th May, 1804. William Walker and Elizabeth are both dead. Defendants are, viz: James, Andrew, Francis, Walker and Sally, his wife; Andrew Laird and Eleanor, his wife (late Walker); Charles Mosly and Jane, his wife, late Walker; Francis, Josephus, Rebecca Walker, and Daniel Couch. Copy of a former bill filed in Albemarle by William Walker and Elizabeth, his wife, shows that on 27th November, 1771, in contemplation of a marriage between Orlando Jones, deceased, and Elizabeth (oratrix), daughter of John Clayton, deceased, a marriage contract was entered into. Conveys 400 acres in Albemarle and certain slaves. In February, 1793, Orlando died without issue by Elizabeth, who married Walker in 1793. Deed 27th November, 1771, by Orlando Jones of Albemarle and John Clayton of Gloucester. Marriage settlement. Recorded in General Court, 30th April, 1772. Deed 19th May, 1795, by William Walker and Elizabeth to Lain Jones, 400 acres in Albemarle. Recorded in Albemarle, June, 1795. Bill of revivor filed by heirs of Elizabeth Walker, viz: John Clayton, Nicholas Davis, Samuel B. Davis, Timberlake V. Davis, Catherine C. Meriwether, Edith Clay, Thomas Hughes, Henry Hughes, Susanna Hughes, Jasper Clayton, William B. Clayton, Arthur Davis. Deed 30th May, 1795, by Lain Jones of Albemarle to William Walker, mortgage. Recorded in Albemarle, June, 1795. Bill by James Walker, administrator c. t. a. of William Walker of Buckingham County. Will of Orlando (Lain?) Jones dated 4th May, 1804. Sons, Orlando, Lain and William; wife. Recorded in Albemarle, 1805, 4th February. Joseph Coleman deposes: Orlando Jones died 1793, leaving Lain Jones, father of Orlando, Lain and William. Wade vs. Wade--O. S. 226; N. S. 80--Bill, 1811. Bill by Rebecca and Hamilton Wade; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Shields; John James, William and David Wade (last four infants) by Rebecca, their mother. David Wade, their father, died testate in Montgomery County, 1803. Will of David Wade dated 7th November, 1803. Wife, Rebecca; daughter, Elizabeth; sons, Hamilton, John, James, William, David. Wilson's administrator vs. Thompson's administrator--O. S. 226; N. S. 80--George Wilson filed bill in Botetourt, saying: In 1754 a certain Patton (now deceased) came to house of orator and told him that Patton's wife in her last illness had requested him to make provision for orator and his wife, who was Mrs. Patton's niece, and promised to give orator a tract of land on New River. Orator sold his Augusta land and assigned the bonds to Patton to purchase a negro. Before Patton complied with his promises he was killed by Indians. Patton's executors, Buchanan and Thompson, have refused to carry out the promises. Orator sold his Augusta land to Benj. Watson, whose wife afterwards became Mrs. Breckinridge. Saml. Walker, Sr., deposes 6th August, 1789, that in May, 1789, Col. James Patton, James Davis and George Wilson came to deponent's house. George made several moves but finally settled on south side James River, where he remained until 1786, when he moved to Kentucky. William Rennick, son of Robert Rennick of Greenbrier, came of age in 1770. Copy of James Patton's will. Daniel Fane and Mary, his wife, vs. Erwin--O. S. 233; N. S. 82--Andrew Erwin of Rockingham died intestate 13th November, 1801. He was brother of Edward Erwin, who was executor of his father. Andrew left widow Jane and children, viz: William, John, James, Nancy, Andrew and Mary 181 (Fane), oratrix. William has removed from the State. Bond 22d September, 1809, by William Erwin of Fairfield County, Ohio, to Daniel Fane to make title. Settlement of Andrew's estate and division of his land. Franklin's heirs vs. Coleman--O. S. 233; N. S. 82--Bill, 1812. Original bill by James Franklin (of Amherst?). William Long married James Calloway's widow. George Coleman had 4 sons, William, Robert, Reuben and Lindsay. Supplemental bill by Thomas Crews, executor of James Franklin; Nancy Cooper Franklin, Sally Wilson Franklin, John Robertson Franklin, Elizabeth Henry Franklin, infant heirs of James Franklin, who died testate. Will of James Franklin dated 11th March, 1813. Proved in Amherst 16th August, 1813. Devises, Nancy C. Franklin; daughter, Sally W. Franklin; devisee, J. R. F.; daughter, Hetsey H. Franklin; wife, Nancy. Graham vs. Bannan--O. S. 233; N. S. 82--Deed 16th March, 1805, by Thomas Morris to Asa Banning, part of 136 acres in Rockbridge. Not recorded. Gilmore vs. Gilmore--O. S. 233; N. S. 82--Deed 21st December, 1793, by John Miller and Jane Miller, his mother; Margaret Miller, his wife; Samuel Miller and Anna, his wife; Josiah Harrison and Margaret, his wife; Isaac Miller and and Polly, his wife, of Rockingham to Thomas and Gad Gilmore, 169-1/2 acres on Muddy Creek in Rockingham, patented to Alexander Miller, 14th May, 1787, who died intestate, and the land descended to above grantors, his widow and children. Recorded in Rockingham, December, 1793. Grantees were brothers. Daggy heirs vs. Peebles--O. S. 232; N. S. 82--Bill, 1802. Orator, Jacob Daggy. In 1778 Edward Hynds died testate in Augusta, devising land to eldest (daughter Elizabeth. Daughter Jenny. Wife was enclint, child born a boy, named Edward. James Peebles married Edward's widow. Elizabeth married James McCoy. Jacob's heirs are, viz: George Hammer and Elizabeth; Anna, wife of Andrew Lockridge; Jacob, Susan, John, William, Rachel and Henry Daggy, children, all infants except the married ones. Land in Pendleton. Donaghe vs. Donaghe--O. S. 232; N. S. 82--Bill, 1811. Complainants are, viz: John Dougherty and Elizabeth; James Dobkin and Jane and Hugh Donaghe, representatives and children of James Donaghe, deceased, who died 1801 intestate. James was son of Hugh Donaghe, who contracted to buy from Jane land on Noly Chucky in Tennessee, Green County. Hugh is dead testate, and his administrator, John Donaghe, is also dead. Hugh's three youngest children were William W., Sarah and James Donaghe. Deed 25th April, 1808, by Thomas Gillaspie of Washington County, Tennessee, to Hugh Donihoo of Augusta, Va., tract in Green County, Tenn., on Nolochucky River, 114 acres. Recorded in Green County, Tenn., April, 1808. Major Dowell, Jr., vs. Major Dowell, Sr.--O. S. 232; N. S. 82--Major Dowell, Sr., was employed as a blacksmith at the Barracks, near Charlottesville, in Revolution. Orator was son of John Dowell. Nancy Salmon, cousin of Major, Jr., and daughter of Thomas Dowell and sister of Major, Sr. Nancy's mother was Avey Dowell. William Douglass vs. Davis--O. S. 232; N. S. 82--In 1759 patent issued to Archibald and John Clendennin, 340 acres in Bath County on Cow pasture. Archibald and John were father and son. Archibald had another 182 son, Archibald, living at his father's death, and Archibald, Jr., claimed to be the patentee Archibald, but in 1761 he acknowledged he was not the Archibald. Archibald, Jr., was soon after the said acknowledged grant (dated 17th February, 1761) killed by Indians. He left one daughter, Jane, who married John Davis and is now a widow and lives in Greenbrier. Jane had a brother; is believed to have been killed by Indians. Jane now claims half the land. James Byrnside, prisoner in debtor's prison in Union, Monroe County, Va., deposes 10th April, 1816: Has been acquainted with Archibald Clendennin from time James was 3 years old. His children were, viz: Archibald, by his first wife; Margaret and John, by his latter wife, who was James's mother. He was buried on the place on the Cow pasture (Bath County) where Wm. Douglass lives. William Dougherty and James Mayse lived on adjoining places at Archibald's death. John was then about 4 or 5 years old. John sold the land, went to Tennessee and died. Ballard Smith, attorney-at-law, is son-in-law of Mrs. Davis, the defendant. Davidson vs. Lacey--O. S. 232; N. S. 82--Copy of record in Harrison County. Bill filed September, 1803, by Fanny Lacey, relict and widow of Thos. B. Lacey, late of Harrison County; Lydia Lacy, Wm. Hopkins Lacey, Elizabeth Jackson Lacy, Sarah Lacy, John Botts Lacy, Fanny Frazure Lacy, children of said Fanny, against Joseph Davison, John Davison, Peter Deveman and Stephen R. Wilson. (Bill addressed to Ohio County Court.) Fanny was Fanny Hopkins from New Kent County, Va., and shortly after the marriage they moved to Harrison County. The marriage was contrary to the wishes of Fanny's father, William Hopkins, but he gave Fanny a slave in 1794. Thomas B. died 12th January, 1802. William Hopkins died 1799 intestate, and his son, Reuben Hopkins, administered and Reuben died 1802. Peter De Everman died 1804. James Bartlett deposes in Harrison County. Donaghe vs. Donaghe--O. S. 232; N. S. 82--Bill, 1810. Complainant is John Donaghe, son of Hugh Donaghe. In 1796 orator was 35 years old. Hugh was married three times and had three children by last marriage. Hugh Donaghe died 5th December, 1809. John Donaghe, his son (orator), is also dead, leaving administrator, Hugh M. Donaghe. Hugh had a son James as well as John. There were no children by second marriage. Margaret Campbell, wife of Hugh Campbell, deposes 10th November, 1812, in Staunton. She was married 16 years in June last. Her husband and his father had lived in Tennessee. Hugh Campbell deposes. He speaks of complainant as Uncle John Donaghe. Is a grandson of Hugh Donaghe. Huffman vs. Huffman--O. S. 235; N. S. 83--Bill, 1812. Will of Michael Huffman dated 26th March, 1807. Daughters, Rosannah, Mary; sons, Samuel, Nathaniel, Jonas. "Recorded, Lewis Stuart, C. G. C." Deed 9th September, 1809, by Andrew Moore and wife Sarah, to William McClung, tract, part in Greenbrier and part in Kenawha -- 43,417 acres on Gauley River and Homany Creek. Recorded in Greenbrier, March, 1810. Patent to Edward and Thomas Hughes, 400 acres on Gauley River in Kenawha, 6th January, 1800. Answer of Benj. Halsonpiller says Michael Hoffman died March, 1807. Bill filed by Jacob Fishback and Hannah, Michael Zimmerman and Elizabeth, Jacob Moisley and Susannah, Rosannah Huffman, Michael Miller, Wm. Moyers and Mary, Samuel, Jonas, Sawyers and Mary (widow of Nathaniel Huffman, deceased) Huffman, Ann, Mary and John Huffman (children of Nathaniel Huffman, deceased); Mary and 183 John being infants. Michael Huffman had a daughter Minna who married Michael Miller, but she is since dead. Also a son Nathaniel who is dead, leaving widow and three children. Michael left Benj. and Anthony Huffman his executors. Benj. was son of Jacob. John Heiskell and wife, Elizabeth, vs. James Williamson--O. S. 236; N. S. 83--Land on east shore Maryland descended to John Heiskell's wife and James Williamson's wife. Elizabeth Summers deposes in Harrisonburg, 13th June, 1814. She lived with Williamson from seven years old until she was married. Elizabeth Plumer was about ten years old when she came to live with Williamson. She was put to learn mantua making. She was entitled to land on eastern shore and married John Heiskell. These people (the two Elizabeths and Williamson) came from Baltimore. Elizabeth was twenty last March. She is sister by mother's side to Williamson. Elizabeth Sperry, wife of John Sperry, deposes 12th January, 1814. Elizabeth Plummer lived in Staunton and helped Mrs. Williamson in mantua and bonnet making. Sarah Kennedy, wife of Jno. Kennedy, deposes ditto. George B. Meek deposes in Woodstock. He lived in Baltimore with Williamson and came to Staunton with him. Deed 22d October, 1810, by John Heiskell and Elizabeth to James Williamson, conveys all grantors' interest in estate in Queen Anne County, Md., as co-heirs of Levi Plummer, deceased. Irvine vs. Kee--O. S. 236; N. S. 83--Will of Thomas Martin of Albemarle, St. Anne's Parish. Wife, Mary, Cove Meeting House; sons, Abraham, George, Thomas; grandson, Martin Moore; granddaughter, Milly Moore; children, Charles, John, Thomas, Pleasant, Martin, Lilly Moore, Milly Oglesby, Nancy M. Bland, Molly Dawson, Martin Moor. Dated 25th July, 1792. Recorded in Albemarle, December, 1792. Deed 21st May, 1785, by John Martin of Fayette County and Thomas Martin of Albemarle to Tandy Key of Fluvanna, 288 acres on Branch of Hardware River. Recorded Albemarle, 14th July, 1785. Deed 29th October, 1813, to John Irvin and Elizabeth Irvin, widow of Rev. Wm. Irvin, deceased, of Albemarle by Tandy Key and Milly, his wife, 576 acres on Rapphin Creek. Recorded Albemarle, 1st November, 1813. Lowman vs. Neill--O. S. 237; N. S. 83--Deed 3d August, 1766, by Fairfax to William Jackson of Frederick County. Lot No. 4 on Sleepy Creek by survey by Guy Broadwater, 135 acres. Deed 3d March, 1806, by William Neill and Litticia, his wife, of Shelby County, Ky., to Epraim Lowman of Berkeley County, 92-1/2 acres on Sleepy Creek. Proved 4th March, 1806, in Shelby County. Deed 9th May, 1803, by Wm. Neill and Letitia of Shelby County, Ky., to Ephraim Lowman of Barclay County. Lot on Sleepy Creek granted by Fairfax 28th August, 1766, to Thomas Morgan, 191 acres, conveyed by Morgan to William Neill, Sr., and descended to William, Jr., heir-at-law. Deed 9th May, 1803, by same to same. Conveys Fairfax to Jackson above. Sold by Jackson to Neill. Grant 28th August, 1766, by Fairfax to Thomas Morgan of Frederick, 191 acres. Patent 1802 to William Neale, 92 acres in Berkeley County on Sleepy Creek. John Marshall vs. Janney--O. S. 238; N. S. 84--Bill, 22d June, 1799. John Roussean was one of Fairfax's surveyors and surveyed a lot on New Creek in Hampshire intended to be reserved for Fairfax and by him leased to Roussean. Denny Martin Fairfax sold to James M. Marshall, who sold to orator by deed in General Court. Roussean's lease has expired and 184 William Jenny is in possession. Guy Broadwater surveyed and laid off lots 1 to 8 on New Creek. Copy of Fairfax's will. Deed 30th August, 1797, by Denny Martin Fairfax to James M. Marshall, his interest in Northern Neck Grant. Recorded in General Court, 11th June, 1797. William Jenny answers: On 13th August, 1773, John Myers of Hampshire entered in Fairfax's office 400 acres adjoining Christopher Buler on New Creek in Hampshire and then assigned to Ignatius Wheeler, who got patent 30th August, 1788. Survey was made 9th June, 1774. At same time as Christopher John Janson made an entry for 100 acres, which he sold to Ignatius. Wheeler conveyed to defendant. Deed 10th October, 1798, by James Markham. Marshall and Hetty, his wife, a resident in Philadelphia, but now in City of Richmond, in behalf of himself and all others, having title under Denny Fairfax. Recorded in General Court, 13th November, 1798. Deed 31st August, 1778, by Fairfax to John Raussan of Hampshire. Lot 6 on New Creek. Lease, 21 years. Recorded in Hampshire, 10th November, 1778. Patent 1789 to Wm. Jenny, assignee of Wm. Armstrong, 100 acres in Hampshire on New Creek. Deed 20th September, 1789, by Ignatius Wheeler of Hampshire to William Jenia, tract where Ignatius lives entered by John Morgan, surveyed by Elias Posten in 1774 on New Creek. Recorded in Hampshire, 15th October, 1789. Patent 30th August, 1788, to Ignatius Wheeler, assignee of John Myers, 300 acres by survey, 9th June, 1774, on New Creek. Warrant by Fairfax, 13th August, 1773, to John Myers, 400 acres on New Creek adjoining Christopher Beelor. Assignment 1788 by John Myers, Sr., to Ignatius Wheeler, lot surveyed 9th June, 1774. Patent by Fairfax to Nicholas Kenwood of Frederick County, tract on New Creek surveyed by Guy Broadwater, 400 acres 7th October, 1751. Patent by ditto to _____ _____, lot 5 of surveys made by Guy Broadwater, 10th January, 1752. Deed 8th August, 1780, John Roussean of Hampshire to Cornelius Ward (recites lease by Fairfax to Rossean above), assigns the lease. Record in Hampshire. Parts of lots surveyed for Guy Broadwater. Edward McCarty deposes (aged 50 years) in Romney, 1807, he has known the lands since 1770. John or Torrence Popejoy was there in 1772 or 1773. John and Torrence Popejoy, Nicholas Dewalt and John Myers live near Chilicothe. John and William Vandivear depose 4th March, 1808, in Romney, that John Popejoy came to New Creek not more than 30 years ago. Hannah Baker deposes in Romney, 1810, she has lived on New Creek for 40 years. Col. Edward McCarty boarded at her house in 1774. John Ravenscroft deposes, same time, has lived near the land near 40 years; he moved there in August after Hannah Baker went there. John Savage was an old resident there. John Sturman deposes, same time and place, has lived on New Creek and Patterson's Creek upwards of 40 years. He was married in 1777. He lived on Patterson's Creek until 1800. John Popejoy deposes, 25th May, 1808, at house of George Renich in Chilicothe, Ohio, he had never seen the land in 1772 or 1773. He moved to Hampshire about 29 or 30 years ago. Terrance Popejoy deposes, same time and place. John Van Meter, aged 75 years, deposes in Martinsburg 6th October, 1810. Martin Cockburn deposes, same time and place, had been in this section since 1759. Nicholas Kenwood's will of Frederick, natural son, Michael Landew. To the older brother of John Sutter who died in this Colony in service of Lord Fairfax. Legatees, Godfrey Humbert, 185 George Hindry, Mary Bourne, wife of James Bourn. Wages due him from Lord Fairfax. Dated 17th November, 1759. Recorded in Frederick 4th March, 1760. Deed 9th March, 1784, by Michael Louders of Hampshire and Jane, his wife, and Jacob Neal and Nancy to William Janney, tract on New Creek. Patent 1792 to William Jenney, 390 acres on New Creek. Thomas Turk Rhea vs. Turk--O. S. 240; N. S. 84--Orator is son of Margaret Rhea, late Margaret Turk, one of daughters of Thomas Turk, Sr., of Augusta, who died testate nearly 100 years old. Orator's father, John, moved to Tennessee. Orator lived in Bath. Answer denies there was such a person as Thomas Turk Rhea. Williams vs. Yeiser's executors--O. S. 242; N. S. 85--Cross bill of Cumberland Dugan Williams of Baltimore, filed 1812, says James Price has filed bill against Nicholas Brice, John Bourland, executors, and Catharine Yeiser, executrix of Englehard Yeiser, deceased; Joseph Williams and Elizabeth, his wife; Richaid Kingsman and Rebecca, his wife; Rice Morris and Catharine, his wife; Jonathan Slater and Hester, his wife; Susan and Lydia Yeiser, heirs and representatives of Englehard Yeiser; orators, Benjamin, Satnuel, Amos A. and George Williams. Will of Englehard Yeiser of Baltimore County. Wife, Catharine; children, Magdalene, Catharine, Susanna, Hetty and Lydia Ann, unmarried; daughter, Rebecca Kingsman; daughter, Eliza Williams. Dated 5th March, 1807. Recorded in Baltimore County 18th March, 1807. This suit involves Mount Torry Furnace. Harvey vs. Lewis--O. S. 242; N. S. 85--Will of Andrew Lewis of Botetourt. Wife; sons, John, Samuel, Thomas, Andrew, William; daughter, Ann; grandsons, Andrew, Samuel and Charles, sons of John Lewis; brothers, Thomas and William; sister, Margaret. Dated 28th January, 1780. Recorded 14th February, 1782. Andrew's son John and daughter Anne died in lifetime of Andrew. This is a suit to construe Andrew's will. Henry Whisler vs. John Lincoln--O. S. 241; N. S. 85--Bill 1810. Title bond dated 17th September, 1799, by John Lincoln to Henry Whisler of Rockingham. Deed 20th April, 1802, by Henry Whisler and Ann of Rockingham to John Lincoln, 76 acres in Brock's Gap, part of 150 acres conveyed to Henry by John Ewen 23d April, 1798, and a part of several tracts conveyed to John Ewen by Benj. Harrison 28th April, 1794. Recorded in Rockingham April, 1802. Deed 4th December, 1804, by Henry Whisler and Ann to John Lincoln, 2 tracts in Rockingham; in all, 75-1/4 acres. Recorded January, 1805. Walker and Beverley vs. Beverley--O. S. 241; N. S. 85--Power of attorney by Peter Randolph Beverly, late of Bordeaux, France, but now of York County, England, by death of his late father, Robert Beverley, of Blandfield, Essex County, Va., he has become seized of lands belonging to Robert Constituter, brother Byrd Beverley, late of Norfolk, Va., but now of Liverpole. Recorded in District Court of Fredericksburg 30th September, 1802. Dated 9th January, 1802. Walker vs. Reyburn's executors--O. S. 241; N. S. 65--John Walker of Augusta County, in 1798, bought land from Robert Reyburn of Kentucky, son of John Reyburn of Augusta. Robert Campbell set up claim and is dead, leaving heirs, viz: Hugh Campbell, James, John, Robert, William, Wilson, Stephen, Sally Campbell, Jane, wife of William Stephenson; 186 Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Rochester. Robert Reyburn is also dead, leaving, viz: John, William, Robert, James, Polly, Betsy, Susan, Rebecca and Sally Reyburn. Henry Sprinkle vs. Conrad's heirs--O. S. 241; N. S. 85--Thomas Harrison was proprietor of Harrisonburg. Deed 16th September, 1786, by David Harrow and Mary of Rockingham to Peter Conrad, lot 2 of Northwest Square in Harrisonburg. Recorded in Rockingham September, 1794. Deed 28th November 1781, by Thomas Harrison and Sarah of Rockingham to Tobiah Rheams of same place, 2 lots in Harrisonburg numbered 2 and 3 of the North Square part of 1,290 acres patented to Thomas by inclusive patent 1st March, 1773, on each lot to be built one good dwelling house 20 feet long and 17 feet wide, with a stone or brick chimney. Recorded in Rockingham 26th November, 1781. Aldridge vs. Morgan-O. S. 243; N. S. 85--Bill of sale May, 1786, by Frances Morgan, late widow of David Morgan, deceased, of Richmond County to her son, Andrew Morgan, are at law of said David Morgan her right of dower. Complainants are Thomas Aldredge and Frances Morgan vs. Andrew Morgan. Bradley Daniel Morgan as administrator of David Morgan of Northumberland County, dated 11th June, 1770. William Ferguson deposes in Richmond County 22d March, 1816, his brother, Robert Ferguson, had two children by Sally Morgan, viz: Nancy and William, now living. Nancy Purcell says in Richmond County 4th May, 1815, that Robert Ferguson had 4 children by her mother, viz: Deponent, Polly, Fanny and William. Polly and Fanny died small children. William is now 19 years old. David Morgan of Northumberland died April, 1769. His brother Daniel administered. A division of estate was made in 1782 between her four children, Andrew, William, Sarah, Daniel. Andrew was living in Westmoreland in 1786. In 1794 he was living in Frederick and in 1795 he took her mother to live with him, but his house being small and he much pestered with company, she went to live with Daniel. Before 1801 Andrew moved to Amherst. Daniel also went to Amherst in 1801. Nancy Purcell (Pursley) formerly Nancy Hall. William Ferguson deposes at Weather's tavern at Richmond County Court House 4th May, 1815. Sarah Morgan married Robert Ferguson in 1787 and had several children; all died young but Nancy Pursell and William Ferguson. Nancy first married John H. Hall and then Stewart Pursell. Nancy is about 27 or 28. William is about 19. Benj. H. Morgan, son of Andrew, deposes. Vincent Bramham deposes, in Richmond County, he was close neighbor from earliest youth until death of Samuel Hipkins. Bill filed 1813 by Thomas Aldridge and Frances Morgan. In 1780 David Morgan of Richmond County died intestate, leaving widow, said Frances, and children, Andrew, William, Daniel and Sally Morgan. William died before 1782. Bill sale by Daniel Morgan of Rockbridge to Thomas Aldridge of Amherst, 24th July, 1812. Ammon vs. Runkle--O. S. 243; N. S. 85--Will of Jacob Runkle of Rockingham dated 24th April, 1789. Wife, Mary. Sons and daughters. Sons, Peter, Lewis; grandson, Jacob, son of Peter; daughter, Elizabeth Cislin; daughter, Catherine Harris; daughter, Mary Amon. Recorded in Rockingham 24th October, 1791. Bill by Christopher Amon and Mary, his wife. Jacob Runkle died September, 1791, leaving widow and four 187 children besides oratrix. Elizabeth Ammon, niece of Peter Runkle, deposes. John Haines, grandson of Jacob, deposes. Jacob Rinehart was Peter Runkle's son-in-law. Mary Ammon, granddaughter of Jacob Runkle, deposes. Allen vs. Hylton--O. S. 244; N. S. 86--Bill, 1814. Complainants are, viz: George, Jesse, Samuel H., John Allen, Martha, wife of Jacob Tyree; Bethinia, wife of Leroy Camden; Lewis Tindall, administrator of Lucy Tindall; George, William, Nancy, Susan, Martha Tindall, Hannah, wife of James Edmonds, children of Lucy Tindall, formerly Lucy Allen. Bethinia Allen, widow of John Allen and daughter of James Nevil of Albemarle, owned property in own right from her father. She lived and co-habited with George Hylton without being married. She died 4th August, 1803. Hylton died July, 1812, testate. Complainants, George, Jesse, &c., are Bethinia Allen's grandchildren. Charles Clay, Clerk, deposes in Bedford County, 11th November, 1815, he was inducted into Parish of St. Anne's in Albemarle in 1769. He found no register of marriages prior to Revolution. Elizabeth Burgess deposes, 22d July, 1815, at tavern of John Burgess, she has lived near Fork Church in Fluvanna about 46 years; has known Susanna Parry more than 40 years, during which she has resided where she does now. Elizabeth always believed and heard that Mrs. Allen had married Hylton. She has known George Hylton since she was a girl. She heard they were married by Parson Ramsey, who was her parson at the time. He was a minister of High Church of England. She is 62 years old. Daniel Burgess deposes same time and place. John Hunt deposes, same time and place, has known Susanna Parry 45-50 years. He had lived near Fork Church 45-50 years; frequently heard Parson Ramsey preach. Deponent is 63 years. Mathew Seay deposes, 20th July, 1815, at own house in Fluvanna, has known Susanna Parry all his life. Has known Sherwood Bugg, formerly of Fluvanna, now of New Glasgow. Rebecca Seay deposes, same time and place, daughter-in-law of Mrs. Ann Seay. Elizabeth Strange deposes, at house of John Wright in Buckingham, her usual place of residence; knew Mrs. Allen during her first married life and until her death. Lysby Turpin deposes, at house of Peachy Franklin in New Glasgow, 13th November, 1815, will be 22 next March; born in Powhatan, lived in Lynchburg since 1809. John Scruggs married sister of principal devisees in Hylton's will. Anne Perrow deposes, in Lovingston, 9th November, 1816, John Allen, one of complainants, was born 1790. Ann Seay deposes, at house of Mathew Seay in Fluvanna, 20th July, 1815, when she was 13 years old she saw Hylton and Mrs. Allen married at Fork Union by Parson Ramsey. Ann was born 1746. Saw Charles Cord there and his daughter Susanna, now Parry. Deponent and Hylton were playmates together. She knew George's brothers, viz: James and John. Nelson Bailey, twenty-nine years old 4th next May, deposes at Peachy Franklin's house, 13th November, 1815, born at Rockfish Gap, now living in Lynchburg. Thos. Wingfield deposes, in Buckingham, 24th June, 1814, George and Bethinia were married 1760 or 1761. Stephen Walls, aged 65, 12th of last January, taken at house of Nathaniel Offett in New Market, Nelson County, 28th July, 1815, knew George and Bethinia first in 1770 or 1771. Bethinia was daughter of Col. James Nevil. Elizabeth H. Scruggs deposes, at Peachy Franklin's, 13th November, 1815, she was Hylton, but married John Scruggs. George Hylton 188 was her uncle. Decree, 1808, in cause of: John Thomas, John Wood and Elizabeth, James Lewis and Lucy, Thomas Moore and Sally, Norborne Thomas, Cornelius Thomas, Henry Hobson, George Hilton and Bethenia, vs. Lewis Nevil, son, heir and devisee of James Nevil, deceased; Nicholas Cabell, executor of James Nevil; Robert Mitchell and Judith, Jacob Michaux, Christopher Haskins and Sally, Amasa Palmer and Judith, Tocharner Woodson. Answer states: About 1760 George Hylton was married to Bethaniah Allen, widow of John Allen and one of daughters of James Nevil, then deceased. James's widow was Lucy, who married Abraham Childers. Mother of complainant was Hannah Allen. Judith Mitchell was sister of Bethaniah. Gideon Via deposes, in Buckingham, 23d June, 1814, he was born 1730. Letter dated Richmond, June 5, 1795, to Dear Sister Hylton, signed Judith Mitchell. They are two only sisters. Addressed, Mrs. Bethenia Hylton, Amherst. Letter from Robert Mitchell to George Hylton, 1804. Robert had a daughter Sarah, is married to Major Joseph Scott's son William, and a son William married to a Major Armstead's daughter. Will of Samuel Allen of Amherst (not proved or recorded). Wife, Hannah; children, George, Jesse, Lucy, Martha. Dated 14th February, 1783. George Hylton's will dated 21st February, 1811. Proved in Nelson, 22d March, 1813, but appeal taken from County Court to Superior Court. Devisee, Mary W. Gilbert; devisee, George Hylton, son of Valentine Hylton and Jane C. Sister, Easter Smith; sister, (?) Kitturah Crage; brother, James Hylton, and his son John; brother, Samuel; brother, Newman; legatee, Ned Hylton; legatee, Hanna Allen; legatee, Jesse Jopling; legatee, George Allen; brother James Hylton's sons, Valentine and Jeremiah and Jesse; brother Ligah Hylton's sons, George, John and Archibald. Legatee, John Scruggs, who married Betsey Hylton. Will of Lucy Childress of Parish and County Amherst. Son, James Thomas; daughter, Bethinia Hylton; daughter, Martha Hopson; daughter, Judith Mitchell; grandson, James Turner; grandson, Jesse Allen; granddaughter, Sylthey Turner; legatee, Elizabeth Damrell; granddaughter, Martha Allen; Bethinia Allen, daughter of Samuel Allen; grandsons, Norbourne and Nevil Thomas; brother, Michael Thomas. Dated 26th January, 1792. Proved in Amherst, September, 1795. Will of Samuel Allen of Amherst. Wife, Hannah; son, George; daughter, Lucy Tindall; son, Jesse; daughter, Martha Allen; daughter, Bethenia Allen; Samuel H. Allen; son, John. Dated 30th January, 1799. Proved in Amherst, 20th January, 1800. Thomas Shores, a Justice of Fluvanna County, deposes, 1815, that he has known Susanna Parry more than 30 years. Washington Ware deposes, same time and place, to same effect. Susanna had a son Charles who was called into service of the State 27th August, last. James Nevill was of Albemarle County (?). George Hylton died 10th January, 1813, not July, 1812. Answer by Archibald and George Hylton in Montgomery County, 1816. Keziah Hamsbury (Hansbrough), aged over 80, deposes, 26th August, 1814, at her own house in Nelson; describes a reception given George and Bethenia when they moved to Fluvanna 50 years ago. Col. Nevil half-brother of Mrs. Hylton. Susannah Parry deposes, at her own house in Fluvanna, 13th August, 1814, she is upwards of 70 years old; her father moved to this country when she was very young and settled near Fork Church. She saw George and Bethiniah married there on a Sunday about 189