CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 190 - 199 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. ************************************************************************ 50 years ago by Parson Ramsey. George was a carpenter. Susannah was 15 at time of the marriage. George's father lived near the Church. John Burgess deposes, same time and place, is 68 years old and has lived in the neighborhood nearly 40 years. Rachel Gothard deposes, in Buckingham, 13th September, 1814, she knew Bethenia at time of her marriage. Martha Bridgeman deposes, at Peachy Franklin's, 17th November, 1814. She moved to Amherst from Campbell County. She knew George and wife 30 years. Martha is 39-40 years old. William Horsley deposes, in Nelson, 9th November, 1816, is 45 years old. Has known George and Bethenia since infancy. Col. Jesse Jopling deposes, at Peachy Franklin's, 1816, George said he was married at the Glebe near Ballinger's Creek Church, which was about 15 miles above Fork Church in Fluvanna. Benjamin Pendleton deposes, at Peachy Franklin's, 1816, knew George 40 years. Nicholas Pamplin deposes, at same place and time, knew George and Bethenia near 40 years. Conversation 30 years ago with Mrs. Oglesby, mother of John Wright of Buckingham. Newman Hylton deposes, at his own house in Patrick County, 25th October, 1816. Hannah Allen, at house in Amherst, deposes 14th November, 1815, she married Samuel Allen, son of John and Bethenia, November, 1771. Bethenia died August, 1803 or 4. George and Bethenia lived together from 1758. Hannah was born May, 1754. William Lawson Watts deposes, his wife and Valentine Hylton's wife were sisters. Barrett vs. Divers--Orator is Peter Shackn. Barrett. In March, 1789, his uncle, James Barrett, died, testate, leaving whole estate to James Barret with remainder to orator in case James died under age, which happened. Orator came of age in 1805. William Dabney deposes, 24th October, 1810, in Richmond. Jasper Anderson, son of Richard Anderson, deposes, Richard's widow Mildred married Charles Jackson. Will of James Barrett of Albemarle. Nephew, James Barrett, son of John Barrett; nephew, James Barrett, son of Thomas Barrett; nephew, Peter Straucher Barrett, son of John Barrett; brothers, John and William Barrett. Dated 16th February, 1789. Proved in Albemarle, September, 1789. Mathew Anderson deposes, brother of Richard Anderson. Blair's heirs vs. Blair's widow--O. S. 245; N. S. 86--Bill, March, 1806. Complainants are, viz: William Blair and John Towel and Nancy, his wife, and John Headrick and Mary, his wife. William Blair, Sr., of Augusta, died intestate in November, 1803, leaving widow Margaret and children, viz: James, oratrix Nancy, Henry Blair, John Blair, orator William, oratrix Mary, and Peggy, wife of Absalom Johnson. Of these, James Blair has lived a long time in Tennessee or amongst the Indians in that quarter. And John Blair lives in North Carolina. Suit for partition. Brooks and wife vs. Hay's executors--O. S. 245; N. S. 86--Bill, 1814. Complainants are Robert Brooks and Elizabeth, late Hays; David, William, Isaac and Thomas Hays, infants, part of children of James Hays, deceased, of Albemarle, who died 11th December, 1812, leaving widow and additional children, viz: James Hays; and minors, viz: Nathaniel, Mary, Sarah Ann, Malinda Hays. Charge is that James, Sr., had become imbecile through drink and James, Jr., induced him to make a will. Jaconias Yancey was uncle of wife of James, Jr. Cunningham vs. Evey--O S. 246; N. S. 86--Deed, 23d May, 1789, by Jacob Evey of Westmoreland County, Penna., to John and Samuel 190 Cunningham of Augusta, tract bought from Elizabeth and Robert Allen adjoining James Rowan and Alexr. Seawright, deceased. Deed, 28th October, 1789, by Jacob Evey and Mary of Fayette County, Ky., to John Cunningham, 170 acres conveyed by Robert Allen. Danl. Capito of Pendleton vs. Aaron Kee's heirs--O. S. 246; N. S. 86-- Bill, 1816. Aaron Kee of Pendleton died, leaving widow Catherine and children, viz: James, John, Joseph, Margaret, Eliza Kee, infants. William Cochran of Augusta vs. His Sons, James and William Cochran-- O. S. 246; N. S. 86--William, Sr., had conveyed his property to defendants, who undertook to take care of him. They took him to Harrisonburg, where he got married, and then James and William went to Charlottesville. William, Sr., seeks to enforce a support from his sons. The bill of sale is made 22d December, 1795, by Wm. Cochran, Sr., of Bath County. Campbell vs. Slaughter--O. S. 247; N. S. 87--Deed, 20th January, 1804, by Hugh Campbell and Elizabeth of Amherst, to Philip Slaughter of Culpeper, tract in Amherst joining James Franklin et als., 949 acres conveyed to Hugh by Charles Carter and Betty. Recorded in Amherst, 17th September, 1804. Rev. Robert Rivers deposes, in Amherst, 28th November, 1811. Deed, 17th December, 1802, by Charles Carter and Betty of Culpeper, to Lindsey Coleman of Amherst, 763 acres on Buffalo River in Amherst. Recorded in Amherst, 20th June, 1803. Deed, 17th December, 1802, by Charles Carter and Betty to Hugh Campbell, 949 acres above. Recorded in Amherst, 16th September, 1805. Deed, 17th December, 1802, by Charles Carter and Betsey of Culpeper, to James Franklin of Amherst, 1,006 acres in Amherst. Recorded in Amherst, 20th February, 1804. Deed, 19th August, 1805, by Hugh Campbell and Elizabeth of Amherst, to Robert Rivers of Greenville County, same tract conveyed by Carter and wife 17th December, 1802, 862 acres. Campbell vs. Reid--O. S. 247; N. S. 87--Bill, 1814. George Campbell of Augusta died, testate, leaving 5 children, viz: Robert, Mary, Jane, Betsey and Joseph, and widow Agness, enceint on a child named George. In 1801, Agness married Samuel Reed. John Purris has removed to Tennessee. Suit to settle George's estate. Cutler and wife vs. Dever--O. S. 247; N. S. 87--Bill, 1812. Complainants are Andrew Cutler and Nancy, his wife, the daughter of James Dever, who died intestate, leaving oratrix Nancy, since married to Andrew; Margaret Dever married to James Bowyer--his only heirs. Previous to his death his brothers, Hugh and John Devers, made him a title bond dated 28th March, 1789, for 1,005 acres in Harrison County on middle fork of Hughes's River, including Richards's Camp, and patent to Hugh and John 20th October, 1786. James left widow Elizabeth, yet alive. Title bond by Hugh and John of Rockingham as above. Dunlap vs. Dunlap--O. S. 249; N. S. 87--Will of Ann Dunlap of Rockbridge dated 19th May, 1808. Sons, James, Alexander, John; daughters, Ann Bratton, Betsey Gay, Polly Crockett; grandson, Samuel Dunlap Hodge. Recorded in Rockbridge, 3d April, 1809. "15th June, 1809, received of Major John Gay, twenty dollars. A legacy left by John Dunlap in his last will to be applied for the building a gallery in Lebanon Meeting House for the use of the negroes of said Congregation--J. Ramsey, C. L. C. Receipt from Clerk of General Court, 1810, for recording deed from Rea and wife 191 to John Dunlap. Will dated 25th February, 1804, of John Dunlap of Rockbridge. Wife, Ann--Gay's Explanation of New Testament; Isaac Ambrose looking to Jesus. Sons, Alexander, James, John; daughters, Elizabeth Gay, Ann Bratton, Mary Hodge; grandson, Robert Gay. Cold Sulphur Spring left to James. Recorded in Rockbridge, 13th April, 1804. Dunn vs. Pandall and West--O. S. 249; N. S. 87--In 1794, Levi Dunn (orator) bought 150 acres in Rockbridge from James Dougherty by deed recorded there, part of Borden's 92,100. James bought from Dominick McKann in 1778, who had a deed from Borden's executors in 1763. Andrew Fitzpatrick resided on the land in 1745, as shown by depositions of John McClung and William McCampbell, two of the oldest and most respectable of early inhabitants of Borden's grant. Andrew sold to Dominick McMourn. On 7th February, 1806, orator sold to Gabriel Pendal (Pandel). Deed, 8th September, 1780, by Dominick Moran and Elizabeth of Rockbridge, to James Dougherty, 150 acres. Recorded in Rockbridge, 3d April, 1781. (This name is endorsed McMourn. In the deed from Borden it is "Moren.") Craig vs. Craig--O. S. 248; N. S. 87--Bill, 1815. Oratrix is Catherine Craig, who married James Craig of Rockingham, 10th June, 1813. She was then the widow of Frederick Spangler, deceased, of Rockingham. Bill for divorce. Crowbarger vs. Shields' heirs--O. S. 248; N. S. 87--Bill, 1813. On 10th April, 1804, George Crowbarger bought land from William Shields, 70 acres in Augusta, but has not received a title. William went to the Western Country, Tennessee (?), and died, intestate, leaving heirs, viz: Widow Nancy, Thomas Shields, Abagail Shields, widow of John Shields (one of sons of William); John and Nancy, infant children of John; James and William Shields, Eleanor, wife of William Moore; Rebecca Guy, late Shields; Nancy Shields, Margaret, deceased, wife of Hugh Beard and _____ Beard, their child; and Jane Shields. Dougherty and wife vs. Patterson--O. S. 248; N. S. 87--Bill, 1803. Complainants are Thomas Dougherty and Nancy, his wife, daughter of Thomas Hinds. Thos. and Nancy were married in Augusta, 1800. Controversy about lots in Brownsburg. Thomas Crews vs. Robertson--O. S. 248; N. S. 87--Bill, 1813. Orator married sister of wife of Mr. McCredee, who was member of firm of William Brown and Co., doing business in Bedford County and at Lynchburg. William Brown was burned in theatre in Richmond in 1811. John McCredee died April, 1807. John Fulton vs. Moore--O. S. 250; N. S. 88--Bill, 1808. Orator's father, Hugh Fulton, was guardian or executor or otherwise responsible to heirs of Robert Campbell, and loaned the trust property to William Moore in 1800. Hugh assigned William's bond to his son, Thomas Fulton. William gave deed of trust (to secure Thomas) to David Steele, his relation or near connexion. In 1803, Thomas went on a tour to the Western Country and has never been heard of since. Henderson vs. Cresaps' heirs--O. S. 252; N. S. 88--Bill, 5th August, 1805. Orator Alexander Henderson in 1801 made entries in Monongalia (now Wood County), viz: 10th April, 1781, 1,000 acres on Ohio 3 miles below Middle Island Creek, extending below mouth of French Creek on 192 treasury warrant, dated 8th May, 1780. Also 1,000 acres adjoining above. Surveys were made 1785 and received patents 4th June, 1787. Act May, 1779, ch. 12, section 4, provides that all persons actually settling before 1st January, 1778, on Western waters should be allowed for every family settled, 400 acres; but they must have raised a crop of corn or lived thereon one year. But on 17th April, 1785, Luther Martin and Mary, his wife; Elizabeth and Sarah Cresap, devisees of Michael Cresap, obtained a certificate from the Commissioners in Michael's name for 400 acres on Ohio River above Ball Creek to include his settlement, made 1775, by putting a tenant there, and another certificate for 400 acres at mouth of French Creek, on which 2d certificate was made 25th December, 1783, and a grant obtained 20th June, 1785, also on the other certificate. These surveys interfere with orator's surveys. (There was also a 3d certificate to Michael as above.) Michael, before or in year 1775, came from Maryland, where he always resided, with several men in his service and marked out several tracts, some by cutting chops in trees, some by cutting timber, some by laying foundation of a cabin, but not one of them lived on the lands, they only travelled up and down the river marking off all the best bottoms. Mary Martin has died, leaving Luther, her husband; Maria Martin and Eleanora Kean, wife of Richard R. Kean, her daughters, and Richard has died since commencement of this suit. Elizabeth Cresap has married Lenox Martin. Sarah Cresap has married Osbourne Sprigg and is dead, leaving Michael, Joseph, Osbourne, James, her sons. John G. Henderson of Wood County, aged 33, deposes, in Hampshire County, 5th November, 1807, Osbourne Sprigg married Sarah in 1790. Surveys in 1783 by Robert Crow, assistant to Saml. Hanway, S. M. C. Certificate to heirs of Michael Cresap dated 17th April, 1781, by James Neal, Charles Martin. Wm. Raymond, Commissioners. Will of Michael Cresap of Frederick County, Maryland. Son, James, infant; wife, Mary; daughters, Mary, Elizabeth and Sarah. Dated 28th June, 1774. Codicil dated 26th June, 1774. Recorded. Will of Alexander Henderson of Dumfries. Sons, Archibald, John Glassford, Alexander, Richard; sons, Henry, James, Thomas; daughter, Ann (?). Dated 24th February, 1815. Recorded in Prince William, 4th December, 1815. John Caldwell deposes, in Wheeling, 9th June, 1809, he became acquainted with Capt. Michael Cresap in 1772 and occasionally saw him from that time until 1776. Michael lived in Old Town, Md, during 1773, 74, 75, 76. Michael was several times down the Ohio and in the Western Country. In 1774, deponent saw Patrick McElroy and some hands improving the lands. McElroy was also employed to make settlements for Col. George Stricker, who settled 1,400 acres at mouth of McElroy's fork of Middle Island Creek. Ebenezer Zane deposes, in Wheeling, 6th December, 1808, he settled at his present place of residence at Wheeling in 1770 or 1771. In 1774, Michael Cresap was at his house; never heard of his, either before or after. In 1774, deponent descended the Ohio as far as Sandy Creek. There were no settlements below mouth of Little Kenawha, there were several between that and Muskingum. These were supposed to belong to the Briscoes. Below mouth of Bull Creek was an improvement called Otin's (?) about mile below mouth of French Creek. At mouth of McElroy's Run was Cresap's. There were no more until he came to mouth of Middle Island Creek, near which was another belonging 193 to Cresap. Michael Cresap, Sr., had a son, Michael, Jr. Thomas Hallam deposes, 6th October, 1814, in Wood County, in March or April, 1775, he and several others came with Michael Cresap to the Western Country to make settlements on Ohio. They made one below mouth of Cow Creek. The custom was to cut the timber and pile the brush for burning and raise a cabin and cover it. The war came on and deponent went with Cresap to join the Revolutionary Army before Boston, but Cresap died on his way home from the army in the same year. George Baker deposes, same time and place, that when a boy, 17 years of age, about 30 years ago, he came into Cow Creek in a canoe with Martin Whitzell. Isaac Williams deposes, in Wood County, 3d December, 1808, in 1775, he lived on Grove Creek and no settlements were made below him in that year. Martin Wetzell deposes, in Ohio County, 10th October, 1814, he came to Western Country to live two years before Dunmore's war; has resided on Wheeling Creek ever since, except two years when he was prisoner among the Indians. His business was hunting up and down Ohio River; knew Cresap's improvement at Cow Creek; he frequently lodged there before Harman's (Harmar's?) defeat. John Caldwell deposes, same time and place, he came to Western Country in 1772 or 1773. In 1775 he saw hands at work on Cresap's improvement at mouth of French Creek. Joseph Tomlinson deposes, same time and place, he came to the Western County in spring 1771 and settled on Falls of Grove Creek and has lived there ever since. Harris and wife vs. Maupin--O. S. 252; N. S. 88--Bill in Albemarle, 1815. Complainants are William Harris and Patsey, formerly Patsey Maupin, granddaughter of Thomas Jarman of Albemarle, who died intestate in 1798. Daniel Maupin married Sarah, a daughter of Thomas. Sarah died in lifetime of Thomas, leaving two children, viz: Oratrix Patsey and Marian, both infants. Marian married Bernard Brown. John Maupin was grandfather of Patsey. Chambers vs. Johnson--O. S. 253; N. S. 89--Bill, 1809. John Johnson of Augusta died, intestate, in 1797, leaving widow Molly and children, viz: William, John, Francis, Josiah, Elizabeth and Jane Johnson. Hansboyer vs. Rabb--O. S. 252; N. S. 89--Bill, 4th July, 1815. Complainants are Robert Harnsboyer and son Stephen of Rockingham. Involves 800 acres in Rockingham sold by John McCall (Makall) to Hansboyer. Jameson vs. Hughart--O. S. 252; N. S. 89--Bill, 1813. John Jameson of Augusta died, intestate, leaving widow Martha, who has since married James Hughart, and infant children, viz: Alexander, William, Rachel, James. Lyle vs. Stuart--O. S. 254; N. S. 89--Bill, 1808. Complainants are Juliet Smith (and Abraham Smith, her husband) and Margaret Lyle. Margaret is widow and Juliet the daughter of James Lyle, who died 14th April, 1793, testate, in Augusta. Bill speaks of the burning of Lexington. Letter from John Pickins to Col. Stuart dated Holston, 17th September, 1786. John's father-in-law was John Hanna. McClung vs. Bevins and Edgar--O. S. 254; N. S. 89--Bill, 1812. Complainants are William McClung and Robert Wahub. In 1782, William entered in Greenbrier 230 acres on Slab Camp Creek, a branch of Meadow River, including 100 acres entered by virtue of a military warrant, part of a survey made for William in 1776; another entry for 400 acres, and 194 another for 71 acres. William and George Clendennin made a partnership to locate lands. Alexr. Welsh was surveyor of Greenbrier. Defendants are, viz: George Clendennin's heirs, viz: Andrew Bryan and Parthenia, his wife; _____ Lamb and Cynthia, his wife; John Cantrill and Polly, his wife; Henry Banks, Wm. Whitcroft, James, Henry and Ann Ringold, James Welsh, Richard Witherhead, James Bevins and Thomas Edgar. John Welch, son of Alexander Welch, deposes 23d February, 1814. Miller vs. Miller--O. S. 255; N. S. 89--Bill, 1814. Complainants are, viz: Sophia Miller, widow of Henry Miller, deceased, of Augusta; John Keltmaker and Susanna, his wife; Anne, Catherine, Sophia, Jr., and John Miller, infants, five of children and devisees of Henry Miller (Henry had 5 children by a former marriage). Elizabeth Miller, one of the 8 children, is dead, unmarried and intestate. Henry Miller (another of the 8) has sold his interest. Polly Miller (another of the 8) has married John Potter, son of David Potter. Widow Sophia has 4 children by David Potter since Henry's death. David Potter died, intestate, before 14th June, 1816. Machir vs. McGuire--O. S. 255; N. S. 89--Bill. Military warrant to William McGuire for 2,666-2/3 acres in consideration of his services as lieutenant in Virginia Continental Line, 1784. Patent 1787 to Daniel Norton, assignee of Wm. McGuire, 666-2/3 acres in big bend of Green River. Involves lands in military district of Ohio. McCampbell vs. Borden--O. S. 256; N. S. 90--Bill, 1811. Prior to 5th March, 1746-7, James McCune, or McCown, bought from Borden 400 acres of 92,100 and received deed 14th July, 1749. Alexr. McKenny, son of William answers. Daniel Reid, aged 56, deposes 4th March, 1813, has lived on his present home land 40 years. William McKenny, aged 36 or 37 years, deposes 5th March, 1813. McGahey vs. Propst--O. S. 256; N. S. 90--Bill, 1814. On 27th June, 1811, Tobias R. McGahey sold a lot in McGaheysville to Henry Propst. Henry is dead, intestate, leaving widow Elizabeth and 5 infant children, viz: Reuben, Delilah, Harriet, Melinda and Mary. Moiers' executors vs. Hassler's heirs--O. S. 256; N. S. 90--Bill, 1814. Joseph Hassler (in 1790 living in York Penna.) died, leaving widow Mary, who had married James Hamilton, and children, viz: Joseph, Daniel, Jacob, Mary, Elizabeth, Magdaline, Dorothy. Christopher Moier of Augusta died, testate, leaving children, viz: Henry Moier, Barbara, wife of Henry Vanncole (?); Margaret, wife of Jacob Hawk; Mary, wife of Andrew Hawk; Rosanna, wife of Jeremiah Davis; Catharine, wife of John C. Gilaspie; Susanna, wife of Jacob Davis, and widow Barbara. Christophel Myer was from Easthensberry Township, Cumberland County, Penna. McKibben's heirs vs. Lohr--O. S. 256; N. S. 90--Bill, 1814. Complainants are, viz: James McKibben, Mary (McKibben), wife of Isaac Renfroe; Nancy (McKibben), wife of John Gaye, Jr., only children and heirs-at-law of John McKibben of South Carolina, who died, intestate, and who in 1786, together with his brother, James McKibben, Sr., bought land in Augusta County, 109 acres, from John Elliott. Between the time of the purchase and June, 1788, John moved to South Carolina, where he died 1790 or 1791. Part of complainants live in South Carolina and part in Kentucky. James McKibben also died in South Carolina, intestate, and without children, and complainants are his heirs. James McKibben lived 185 in Rockingham some time after John left Virginia. Esther Dickey deposes in Staunton, 6th May, 1815, she and her husband removed from Delaware to Staunton in 1787 in May. Catharine Seyford, 61 years old, deposes, same time and place, her first husband was John D. Greiner who died 27 years ago, 1st January, last. Michael Seyford, 65 years old, deposes same time and place, has lived in Staunton 30 years last August. He knew John McKibbin in Winchester before he came to Staunton. Michael was a blacksmith. Mrs. James McKibbin had a daughter by a former husband. Jacob Peck, nearly 70 years old, deposes, same time and place, has lived near Staunton near 40 years. The McKibbins had a store in Staunton 3 or 4 years. Jacob Swoope deposes, 1815, that in 1789 he was a clerk in employ of one of the establishments in Virginia belonging to Kuhn and Risberg of Philadelphia. He came to take the store, debts and property of said concern, then under management of John Boys. John McKibbin's wife was Nancy. John Boys was son-in-law of Alexr. St. Clair. Nancy Conyers (late Nancy McKibbin) of District of Union, State of South Carolina, deposes there 1st June, 1815, her late husband, John McKibbin, left Staunton the last of April, 1786. He died in Granby, South Carolina, 4th September, 1791, having 3 children, viz: James then aged 9; Mary, wife of Isaac Renfro, then aged about 7; Nancy, wife of John Gage, Jr., aged about 2. Morris vs. Morris' administrator--O. S. 256; N. S. 90--Bill, 1811. Richard Morris of Bath died about 180_, intestate, leaving widow and ten children (besides orator John Morris), viz: Widow Jane, two sons, Edward and William, and widow, qualified administrators. William is dead, testate. Jane answers: Her daughter, Frances Armstrong, wife of Archibald (?); her daughter, Isabella Elliott (wife of William Elliott). Richard's heirs are, viz: James, John, William (dead), Edward, Isabella, wife of W. Elliott (out of State); Archibald Armstrong and Frances, Robert, Archibald and Benjamin Morris, Edward Jackson and Jean, late Morris, widow of W. Morris (in Ohio); William, Richard, Nancy, Ned, Margaret, Elizabeth, Ann and Benj. Morris, infants of Wm. Morris. Reed vs. Walker--O. S. 258; N. S. 90--Bill, 26th March, 1812. Complainants are Robert Reed and James Reburn. Settlement of will in Augusta of John Reburn. Orator James, oldest son of Isabella Reburn, is now of age; also is Robert son of Robert Reburn, who had a leg cut off; also Thomas Brooks, oldest son of Margaret Brooks, late Reaburn; John Ready, eldest son of Sarah Ready, late Reaburn, is under age, being now about 19. John Walker, in 1798, bought interest of devisee Robert Reburn. Power of attorney by Thomas Brooks of Madison County, Ky., to Robert Reid. Is grandson of John Reaburn. Steele vs. Koontz--O. S. 258; N. S. 90--Bill, 24th September, 1812. Complainants are, viz: Robert, John, Samuel, William Steel; William Patterson and David Buchanan (who married daughters of Samuel Steele, deceased; Saml. Grimes and Elizabeth, late Steele; William Baird and Polly, late Steele; all heirs, representatives and legatees of Samuel Steele, deceased, of Rockbridge, who died, testate. Involves lot in Brownsburg. Will of Samuel Steele of Rockbridge. Sons, Robert, Samuel, William; daughters, Polly Baird, Betsy Steel, land in Kentucky; sons-in-law, Patterson and Buchanan, lands in West Tennessee; son, John (long absent and 196 uncertain of return), lands in Washington County; 8 children. Dated 29th December, 1807. Nicholas vs. Nicholas--O. S. 257; N. S. 90--Bill, 23d October, 1818. Orator is George Nicholas, living in 1806 in Greenbrier, against his son, Henry Nicholas. George had conveyed his land to Henry in consideration of a support which Henry failed to provide and George seeks to rescind. Henry was married in 1809, his mother died 1813. George has married again. Ann Parrish of Green County, Ky., vs. Johnson--O. S. 257; N. S. 90-- Oratrix was sister of Chapman Johnson and John B. Johnson. She married Peterson Parish, but separated from him. Perry vs. Orr--O. S. 257; N. S. 90--Bill, 1812. Alexander Orr of Wythe (Giles) had 3 sons, Andrew, Wm. and James. Deed of trust, 9th July, 1805, by Alexr. Orr to Joseph Oney, 210 acres in Wythe where Alexander lives. Deed, 6th September, 1808, by Alexr. Orr and Margaret of Giles County, to James and Andrew Orr, 210 acres in Giles on Walker's Creek. Recorded in Giles, December, 1808. Deed, 10th October, 1808, by same to William Orr, 260 acres in Giles on Walkers Creek_ Recorded in Giles, October, 1808. Deed, 9th January, 1809, by Alexr. Orr to William Orr, both of Giles, 30 acres in Giles. Recorded in Giles, February, 1809, Deed, 9th January, 1809, by Alexr. Orr to Andrew Orr, 1,300 acres, corner land, purchased of Zacha. Muncey. Recorded in Giles, February, 1809. Deed, 9th January, 1804, by Henry Wood of Albemarle, to John Perry of same, tract on Buck Island Creek in Albemarle, 239-3/4 acres. Recorded Albemarle, February, 1804. Smith vs. Wilson--O. S. 259; N. S. 91--Bill, 1817. Complainants are Silas H. Smith and Jane, his wife, of Staunton. Jane is daughter of Robert McCullock, late of Staunton, deceased, intestate, leaving children, viz: Jane (Smith), Susan, Ann B., Robert, Margaret, and a widow. Susan has married William Wilson of Rockbridge; Ann B. is unmarried and of age, Robert is infant; Margaret is dead, unmarried and intestate. Partition of Robert McCollock's estate. Samuel Steele vs. McChesney---O. S. 259; N. S. 91---Bill. Orator lived m Rockbridge, but moved to Ohio. His wife sued him in Rockbridge for alimony. William Willis deposes in Montgomery County, Ohio, 1813, tnat he went to Ohio with Saml. Steele. Samuel Steel files answer to wife Sally's suit in April, 1814. They were married 24th October, 1812. Wiley vs. McCampbell--O. S 259; N. S. 91---Bill, 1812. Will of Wiliam McKeamey of Rockbridge. Sons, John, Robert, James, Samuel, William, Alexander; grandsons, William and John McKeamey, sons of Alexr. Dated 1st February, 1805. Proved in Rockbridge, September, 1805. William Reed deposes 25th September, 1812, at house of Stephen McFarland. has lived over 30 years near the land. Tilman's heirs vs. Dawson---O. S. 259; N. S. 91---Bill, 29th July 1811. Complainants are, viz: Daniel Tilman, eldest son and heir of Lucy Tilman, by Thomas Tilman, Sr., her husband, and who was formerly Lucy Hix daughter of Daniel Hix, deceased; Thomas Tilman, Jr.; Richd Marr and Winifred (Tilman); Jesse Mills and Lucy (Tilman), and the heirs of William Walton and Elizabeth (Tilman) being children and heirs of Lucy Tilman and her husband Thomas. Daniel Hix died, testate, in Goochland. 197 Daniel's wife was Joan. Lucy (Hix) Tilman died 1768 or 1763 and Thomas in 180_. Daniel devised a slave to his daughter Lucy and she was sold to Drury Christian, who is now dead, and said slave and increase are now in possession of Drury Christian's representatives, viz: John Christian, deceased, leaving Elizabeth Christian, his widow, and children, infants; wife of Pleasant Dawson (daughter of Drury); _____, wife of Henry Moorman (daughter of Drury). Answer of Dawson sworn to in Amherst. Will of Daniel Hix. Wife, Joan; daughters, Lucy and Winifred; cousin, Archer Hix, set of Troopers' Arms. Dated 26th November, 1734. Recorded in Goochland, 15th July, 1735. Smith vs. Trustees Lexington Lottery--O. S. 259; N. S. 91--Bill, 1808. In 179_ Lexington was burned. In 1796 and in 180_ acts were passed by Legislature authorizing a lottery to assist in rebuilding the town. The lottery was held, but most of the property owners consented to have the proceeds appropriated to building a road across North and South Mountain through Lexington to connect with the State road at Dunlap Creek, for purpose of hurting Staunton, but plaintiff owned more property in Staunton than in Lexington and asked an injunction to restrain building the road. Col. John Stuart of Greenbrier vs. Reed--O. S. 260; N. S. 91--On 6th September, 1794, orator formed partnership with Col. Andrew Moore of Rockbridge to survey and locate lands. Andrew Reid of Rockbridge was admitted a partner. Entries were made in Montgomery. It was a period of great land speculation. Many letters by Col. John Stuart. Johney Mathews is frequently mentioned as a surveyor to locate lands. Patent 16th May, 1796, to Andrew Reid and John Stewart. 50,000 acres in Montgomery on New River, alias Kenawha, including Loop, Arbuckle's and Pipe Creeks. Watson vs. Watson--O. S. 261; N. S. 92--Bill, 1813, 8th April. William Watson of Albemarle conveyed property to his son, John P. Watson, but deed was not recorded. John married Martha _____, then made will and died without children. Will contested. Martha married _____ Brown. Suit revived 27th December, 1813, by Thomas Cobbs, Sr., executor of William Watson. William's daughter Nancy was wife of Thomas. Will of William Watson of Albemarle dated 21st November, 1813. Wife, Martha; son, Joseph; daughter, Nancy Cobbs; grandsons, Wm. Watson, James Watson; granddaughters, sisters of Wm. and James. Recorded in Albemarle. 6th December, 1813. Will of John P. Watson of Albemarle. Wife, Martha. Dated 28th October, 1812. Recorded 7th December, 1812. John P. Watson died 1st (3d) November, 1812. Woods vs. Tapscott--O. S. 261; N. S. 92--Bill, 1817. On 16th September, 1782, William Crow received a warrant for 5,401 acres, of which he located 200 acres in Botetourt. He assigned to Doctor John Wood, who made an entry on 30th September, 1788. John died, leaving John Fourose and James Stanhope Wood his only children and heirs. His widow married James Tapscott. James has died, leaving a widow (mother of John T. and James S. and since dead) and children, viz: Robert, Albion, Warner, Baker, James, Caroline, Newton, Chichester and Louisa (married to Baker White). James, Jr., is dead, leaving children, viz: Jurita, Elizabeth, James Harvey, Priscilla, Mary. Margaret and Warner, Tapscott. The 70 acres involved line on Looney's Creek. Spa. to Northumberland County, 29th March, 1817, for Warner L. Tapscott. 198 Austin vs. Carthrae--O. S. 262; N. S. 92--Orator is Richard Austin of Rockingham. On 28th November, 1805, Casper, alias Gasper Mifford, made his will in Rockingham and died, leaving a widow called Mary and children, viz: George, Ben, Cate (wife of Jacob Kile), John, Casper and Leancy, alias Magdalene, widow of Thos. Hana. Mary, the widow, died April, 1816, testate. John Mefford had a son George. George Mefford had a son George. Patent, 31st July, 1800, to Casper Mifford, 41 acres in Rockingham. Patent, 5th April, 1749, to Joshua Hickman for 100 acres on North River of Shenando. On April 6, 1816, George and Benj. Meffert, Catherine Kile and George Meffert, son of John Meffert, are non-residents of Virginia. Deed, 16th January, 1815, by Magdalena Hanah, daughter of Gasper Mefford and widow of late Thomas Hana, to Richard Austin of Rockingham, all her interest in her father's estate. Will of Gasper Mefford dated 28th November, 1805. Wife, Mary; son, Benjamin; daughters, Leoney, Caty Ryle; son John's son, George. Recorded in Rockingham, December, 1805. Deed, 24th August, 1778, by Henry Reburn and Jane of Rockingham to Casper Meffort of Rockingham, 100 acres on North River of Shennandoe below the Fork where Reburn now lives, granted to Joshua Hickman, 5th April, 1748, and conveyed to Henry by George Crawford, 18th November, 1760. Letter addressed to Ensign George Eskridge, Staunton: Dear Sir: Winchester, 28th April, 1813. Congratulations upon appointment and acceptance. Signed by Thomas Parker, Colo., 12th Infantry. Thos. Hannah, aged 28, deposes, in Rockingham, 2d June, 1817, is grandson of Gasper Mefford. Berry and Riddle's heirs vs. Clendennin's heirs and Huston--O. S. 262; N. S. 92--Bill, 1815. Complainants are, viz: George Berry and Michael Gabbert, Stephen, John and Andrew Riddle, Clara, wife of Adam Rader; Deborah, wife of Thomas Rutledge; Catherine, wife of James Craig, children and heirs of Cornelius Riddle, deceased, of Augusta. In 1779, Gotlieb Gabbert, father of Michael, owned Adam Stroud's settlement and preemption of 1,400 acres on Gauley River, then in Greenbrier, now Kenawha, and in that year agreed with Cornelius to give him half the 1,400 acres if Cornelius perfected the title. Cornelius came to an agreement to divide with George Clendennin, who was then a member of the Virginia General Assembly. Clendennin had 3,000 acres surveyed, including Gabbert's 1,400, on 6th June, 1785. Gotlieb Gabbert died 18__, testate, devising his lands to his nephews, John and Michael Gabbert. Cornelius Riddle, son of Stephen (plaintiff), deceased, deposes 15th June, 1818. Certificate,by the Commissioners for Augusta, Botetourt and Greenbrier, dated 8th June, 1782, that the heir of Peter Stroud is entitled to 400 acres by right of settlement prior to 1st January, 1778, on a branch of Gauley River adjoining Adam Stroud; also preemption of 1,000 acres adjoining. Commissioners are Wm. McKee, Robert Davis, Thos. Adams. Similar certificates to Adam Stroud, same amount. Assignment dated 23d May, 1771, by Adam Stroud to John Tackett of an improvement between Elk and Gauley Rivers, assigned by Tackett to Gabbard. Elizabeth Bosong vs. Chambers--O. S. 262; N. S. 92--Bill, 1812. Oratrix is widow of William Bosong who died, intestate. He had owned lot 7 in Staunton by descent from his father, John Bosong, who died 1793, intestate, leaving widow Elizabeth, since married to Robert Bailey; said 199