CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 200 - 209
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William Bosong and Polly Bosong, since married to Jesse Minter, children and
heirs of John. Anthony Mustoe is dead, leaving widow Dorothy and heirs.
William Chambers is dead, leavmg widow Ann and children, viz: Thomas,
Catherine, married to Geo. W. Sevier; Mustoe, Margaret, Nancey, Kinney,
William, Jane, and Harriet Chambers. Jacob Kinney is dead, leaving
widow Nancey Kinney and daughter Matilda, married to Erasmus Stribling; 
Elizabeth Bosong (oratrix) married James Fox, Elizabeth Mustoe
(daughter of Anthony) married William S. Littlepage. Heirs of Anthony
Mustoe are: Anthony, Nancy and Catherine Mustoe and Samuel Gay and
Margaret, late Mustoe.

 Burkholder vs. Blain--O. S. 263; N. S. 92--Bill, 1816. Complainants
are John Burkholder and Rosana, John and Joseph Blain, Ann Campbell,
Joseph Greer and Mary, his wife; Andrew Blain, Mary Blain, widow of
John Blain, deceased; Danl. Chesnut and Isabella, his wife; James Blain,
In August, 1811, John Blain of Rockingham died, intestate, leaving widow
Mary and 12 children, viz: Rosanna, John, Joseph, Ann, Mary, Andrew,
Isabella, James, Robert, Mathew, Margaret (married John Sharp), William, 
all of age.

 Brumfield vs. Freeholder--O. S. 263; N. S. 92--Deed (mortgage), 2d
December, 1812, by William Freehold of Rockingham to Thomas Gilmore,
tract on Pinkerton's Creek. Recorded in Rockingham, March, 1813.

 Carr's executors vs. Carr--O. S. 264; N. S. 93--Record from High Court
Chancery and Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District.
Bill in February, 1788, by Robert Moore Riddick and Elizabeth, his wife,
vs. James Minor, Garland Carr and Nathaniel Anderson, executors of
Samuel Carr, deceased, and Samuel Carr, infant by Overton Carr, his
guardian. Elizabeth was widow of Samuel Carr, who died 177_, testate,
devising land to his wife Elizabeth and his nephew Samuel Carr, son of
brother Dabney Carr. Will of Samuel Carr, dated 6th March, 1776.
Proved in Louisa, 13th October, 1777. Wife; nephew, Saml. Carr, son
of brother Dabney Carr; brothers and sisters (no date and no certificate
of record). The estate was settled in Louisa in 1777. In 1804, Elizabeth
died. Robert Moore Riddick died 1805. Copy of settlement of accounts
in Louisa: 1778, paid John Poindexter for schooling; 1778, paid Dr. 
Honeyman. Bill by John Carr, executor of Thomas Carr, deceased, filed 9th
July, 1810. In 1773 or 1774, Samuel Carr of Albemarle bought land in
Albemarle from John Harvie and executed bonds with Richard Harvie and
Thomas Carr as sureties. Samuel, Richard and Thomas have all died.
Samuel died, testate. Will dated 6th March, 1776. James Minor, executor
of Samuel, is dead.

 Casey vs. Skillern--O. S. 264; N. S. 93--Will of George Skillern of 
Botetourt. Son, William Preston Skillern; daughters, viz: Elizabeth Beale,
Nancy Skillern; daughter, Peggy Beale; grandson, George Skillern Beale;
nephew, James Cartmill; three daughters; wife's brother, Mr. John Brown
of Augusta. Dated 6th December, 1803. Recorded in Botetourt, April,
1804. Deed, 18th April, 1794, by John Casey and Susannah of Botetourt
to George Skillern, tract on James River joining Cherry tree bottom where
Casey now lives. Recorded in Botetourt, July, 1794.

 Block vs. Meek--O. S. 284; N. S. 93--Bill, 1816. Complainants are
Samuel Black and Nancy, late Meek. Many years ago David Meek of

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Augusta died owning land in Augusta conveyed by John Mann to Thomas
Meek, father of David. David died, intestate, leaving widow Elizabeth and
children, viz: Elizabeth, Sally M. McKnight, and oratrix. McKnight is dead.

 Huston vs. Huston--O. S. 266; N. S. 93--Bill, 1817. Complainants are,
viz: Stephen Huston and as administrator of Nathan Huston, deceased;
Mary Ann Huston, widow and administratrix of John Huston; Patty Huston, 
widow and administratrix of Archibald Huston, who was son of John
Huston, deceased; Polly Huston, daughter of Archibald Huston; Walter
Huston, son of John; Peter Eyler, administrator of Joseph Huston, one of
sons of John Huston; Polly Huston, widow of Joseph Huston; Jenetta
Huston, daughter of Joseph; Julius Foster and Patsy, his wife; Joseph
Mahoy and Grizzy, his wife (Patsy and Grizzy being daughters of John);
Polly and Sophia Huston, daughters of John; Nathan, Cynthia, Jane,
George, David Huston, infant children of John; and George Huston. Previous 
to 1792, John Huston, deceased, and his brother, Archibald, owned
3 tracts in Rockingham, about 300 acres on Mill Creek. John Huston's
title was derived to him by being eldest son and heir, and he agreed with
Archibald that they should sell the land and divide with their brothers,
Stephen, George and Nathaniel (?). They were sons of Archibald Huston
who died, testate, leaving part of the land to his son James, who died 1774
under age. 

 Graham vs. Graham--O. S. 265; N. S. 93--Bill, 1816. Orator is John
Graham of Rockingham, son of John Graham of Rockingham, who died
30th November, 1815, intestate, leaving widow Margaret and children,
infants, viz: (besides orator) Harriet, a ward to Peachy Harrison; Emily,
ward of Charles Clarke; Benj. Franklin, ward of Robert Gratton, and
granddaughter Maria G. Koontz, ward of Margaret Graham and John
Koontz. Orator came of age in 1815 and then addressed a daughter of James
Clarke in the way of matrimony and they were married 20th July, 1815.
Answer, 11th July, 1816, by Harriet Effinger and her husband, Peter
Effinger, late Harriet Graham. Margaret, the widow, answers. She mentions 
a daughter Maria, now dead. Margaret, the widow, married John
Morris. Gordon Rodgers deposes, his mother was one of the defendants.

 Jefferson vs. Peyton--O. S. 267; N. S. 94--Many interesting letters from
Charles L. Lewis of Albemarle, afterwards living in Salem, Livingston
County, Ky. In 1816 his deposition is taken in Fluvanna County, Ky.
Charles L. Lewis conveyed land to his son Charles, who conveyed to Craven
Peyton, who had married a daughter of Charles L. Lewis. Thomas Jefferson, 
Jr., married Mary R. Lewis and Washington A. Griffin married Lucy
B. Lewis, both daughters of Charles L. Lewis. Charles, Jr., died 1806.

 Harnett vs. Moore--O. S. 267; N. S. 94--Bill of Revivor, 25th October,
1805. Orator is David Harnet, who sold land in Rockingham to Reuben
Moore. Part of consideration was that Reuben should support David's wife,
Anne Harnet. Ann is now dead. Reuben is also dead, leaving wife Phebe,
who with Walton More, administered. Original bill by Ann Harnet (by
John Harrison, next friend), wife of David Harnet. David has determined
to live in New Jersey. Bill for maintenance. John Harrison, aged 54,
deposes, in Rockingham, 30th September, 1815 (David is dead), deponent
filed bill as next friend in 1802. Ann was sister of Reuben Harrison, father
of deponent. Ann died 9th August, 1805, at John's House. Mrs. Polly

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Sprinkle deposes in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, 1810. Richard
Weeks and Susanna depose, 1810, in New Lancaster, Fairfield County,
Ohio. Thomas Moore deposes, brother of Reuben. They had an uncle,
Reuben Moore. Was Ann their aunt? John Walton deposes, June, 1810,
in New Market, was employed by Reuben Moore 1800-1802.

 Heatley vs. Glenn--O. S. 267; N. S. 94--Orator is James Heatley, Jr.,
son of Robert Heatley, of Penna., and nephew of James Heatley of Monroe
County, Virginia. James, Sr., had promised to give James, Jr., all his
estate, but by influence of James Glenn and his wife, he made a will which
James, Jr., attacks as fraudulent. James, Jr., had a brother Robert. Glenn
had a brother, William Glenn. Tristam Patton had tried to get James', Sr.
estate.

 Hawkins vs. Byrd--O. S. 267; N. S. 94--Bill, 1813--Complainants are,
viz: Benjamin Hawkins and Madeline, formerly Madeline Byrd, daughter
of Mountz Byrd, who died, intestate, leaving widow Clara and 8 children,
viz: Abraham, William, Mountz, John Byrd, Ingabough (married to Isaac
Gore), Sarah (married to John Moore), Mary (married to Cornelius Newman), 
and oratrix. Mountz, Sr., owned land in Shenandoah. Complainants 
live at Virginia.

 Hall vs. Borden--O. S. 267; N. S. 94--Orator is Samuel Hall, infant,
by Robert Gold, next friend. In 1741 or 1742, William Hall, orator's
grandfather, purchased of Borden 353 acres in 92,100. In April, 1743,
Borden conveyed to William by deed recorded in Orange. In 1758, William 
and wife Jean conveyed to eldest son and heir, Andrew Hall. Orator's
father, Andrew, made his will 1798, devising to Samuel a claim vs. Borden
for a deficiency. James Hall, a son of William, deposes 3d June, 1815.
John Kirpatrick deposes, 1815, has known William's family 30 to 40 years;
his father and William were neighbors. Andrew Hall lived on North
River, until his death, in a large bend in the river opposite mouth of
Whistle Creek. Samuel Ramsey's tract lay on lower side.

 Long vs. Long--O. S. 268; N. S. 94--Bill, 1815, by David Long, who
together with Joseph Long, sons of William Long, deceased, of Augusta
County, are entitled to William's estate. Bill for partition between David
and Joseph.

 Koontz vs. Eule (Isles)--O. S. 268; N. S. 94--Bill, 1817, by John Koontz,
who bought, 1812, from Henry Eule (or Isles) land in Rockingham, 117
acres on Smith's Creek. Henry had son Jacob. The same tract was conveyed 
to Henry by Jacob Linn by deed recorded in Rockingham. Before
1st October, 1814, Henry died, intestate, leaving widow Mary and sons,
Jacob, John, Henry, Frederick, Adam Eul, Elizabeth Moorehead, children
above age, and David, Samuel, George and Sarah, infants; all live out of
this State. Henry Eul and Mary, his wife, lived in Licking County, Ohio,
6th July, 1812.

 Johnson vs. Wash--O. S. 268; N. S. 94--Bill in 1809 by Chapman Johnson, 
administrator of Thomas Johnson (minor); his father, who was
executor of John Boswell. Thomas, as executor, had received a deed from
David Wash of Louisa for land in Louisa. Thomas is now dead and the
legal title is in John B. Johnson, Thomas M. Johnson, Jane Johnson, Ann
Johnson, Patrick Michie and Dorothy, his wife, and orator John Michie of
Goochland is administrator d. b. n. of Jno. Boswell. David Wash is dead,

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leaving representatives, viz: William Wash of Louisa, Thomas, Nathan
and Lipscomb Wash, Charles Hester and _____, his wife; John Crank and
_____, his wife; Zackariah Matlock and _____, his wife, and Manoah
Lastly and _____, his wife. June, 1813, order publication as to Susannah's
Esther's heirs. January, 1814, decree <I>nisi</I> as to Robert Moorman, Wm.
Walton, Atwood Wash, Susan Walton, Edwd. Wash, G. Y. Wash, Nath.
H. Wash, Josus Wash, Lucius Wash, and _____ Wash. Deed, 14th October, 
1789, by David Wash of Albemarle to Thomas Johnson (after this
name in all places appears a bracket. Menr.--does it mean Minister?),
executor of John Boswell, of Louisa, 232 acres in Louisa on Chamberlain's
Creek joining Henry Crank, William Wash, William Harris and Ashley
Johnson. Recorded in Louisa, 14th June, 1790. Answer, September, 1813,
by John Crank and Sarah, his wife; Nathan and Dorotha Moorman, guardian 
to Mary, Elizabeth, Robert and Dolly Moorman, infants of Robert Mooman 
and said Dorotha, said Robert being son, heir and representative to
Elizabeth Mooreman, daughter of Thomas Wash, who married Thomas
Moorman, father of Robert. In 1777, Thomas Wash, father of David,
made will in Louisa and recorded there. David died without issue. Will
of Thomas Wash of Louisa. Daughters, Sukey Hester, Mary Lasley,
Sarah Crank; daughters, Elizabeth Wash, Lucy Wash; sons, William,
Thomas, David, Nathan, Lipscomb; wife; son-in-law, John Crank. Dated
5th March, 1777. Proved in Louisa, 13th March, 1780.

 Lovejoy's heirs vs. McClung (McIlhany)--O. S. 268; N. S. 94--Bill,
1812, by Nancy, Samuel and John Lovejoy, infants, children and heirs of
Josiah Lovejoy, deceased, by Wm. McClintock, their guardian. In 1808,
Josiah purchased from George Hull and Josiah Thomas 45 to 50 acres on
Jackson's River in Bath County, part of 270 acres sold by Robert Armstrong
to William and James Cochran, who sold to John Coonrood, who sold to
Josiah Thomas, who associated Hull, and then they sold to Lovejoy. Coonrood 
sold remainder of tract to Charles Rodgers, who sold to Levi Skidmore 
and then Armstrong and wife conveyed the whole 270 acres to Skidmore. 
Josiah Lovejoy was drowned June, 1812. James McElheney has obtained 
decree vs. Rodgers, Skidmore <I>et als.,</I> for sale of the 270 acres.

 Thomas McCarthy vs. Massinbird--O. S. 270; N. S. 95--Bill, 1811. In
1798, Thomas McCarty, Sr., father of orator, bought of George Massinbird 
adjoining tracts on little Levels in Bath adjoining Chas. Kinneson,
William Hughes, Jno. McNeile, Wm. Poage, Jacob Kinneson, Lazarus
Bartley, Jno. McNeil, James Laird, 1,010 acres. James Crawford of Augusta 
claimed 270 acres. Thomas, Sr., conveyed to Thomas, Jr., 500 acres,
who sold 111 acres to Edmund McGinniss. The remainder of the 1,010
acres Thomas, Sr., and Jr., sold to Wm. Poage, estimated at 899 acres.
Since 25th March, 1799, Thomas, Sr., has died, leaving orator sole heir and
distributee. Suit was brought in District Court by heirs of James Crawford 
and judgment rendered for them for 270 acres. Deputy Surveyor
Thos. Arbuckle surveyed 322 acres instead of 270 acres. 970 acres conveyed 
by Massinbird to Thomas, Sr., was patented to Wm. and George
Clendennin, assignee of Nathaniel Day, Jr.; Joseph Day and John Ellis,
11th November, 1784, by certificate of settlement right by survey 14th 
November, 1782. James Crawford's representatives are, viz: Widow Mary
Crawford and children, viz: Sarah, James, William, John, Polly. Answer,

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27th June, 1815, of Polly and Elizabeth Crawford, infants. Certificates of
survey of the land in 1769 for Thos. Rafferty. James Crawford, father
of Polly and Elizabeth, was eldest son and heir of George Crawford, who
died, intestate, as to said land. Answer claims that John Robinson & Co.,
patentees of 100,000, were the Greenbrier Company. William Poage was
nephew of William Poage. Deed, 5th October, 1797, by Thos. McCarthy,
Sr., to Thos. McCarthy, Jr., 500 acres on Little Levels in Greenbrier.
Recorded in Bath County, October, 1797. Col. Andrew Anderson deposes
29th October, 1818, in Staunton at the tavern of Dabney Cosby, he married
eldest daughter of George Crawford of Augusta. She died 12th August, 1786.
George died between 1780 and 1784. James was eldest son of George. 
Deponent knew Samuel Lewis who moved from Augusta to Greenbrier, and
he was called Colonel and was son of Gen. Andrew Lewis. Archd. Stuart
deposes, giving a list of the names of the members of the Greenbrier 
Company (which was John Robinson & Co.) in the handwriting of Edmund
Pendleton, viz: "Greenbrier Company, 1745." Taken from a copy of the
Order by Edmund Pendleton: John Robinson, Sr.; Thomas Nelson, Jr.;
John Robinson, Jr.; Wm. Beverley, Robert Lewis, Beverley Robinson,
Henry Weatherburne, John Lewis, John Craig, Wm. Lewis, John Wilson,
Charles Lewis. Deed, 14th May, 1796, by George Massingbird of Bath
to Thos. McCarty of Hardy County, 970 acres on Little Levels of Bath
adjoining Wm. Poage, Jacob and Charles Kynoston, Lazarus Bartley, John
McNeil and James Laird. Patent, 1783, to James Crawford for 270 acres
by survey 26th April, 1769, part of order of Council to Greenbrier County
for 100,000 acres, which order was confirmed by decree of Court of 
Appeals, 2d May, 1783, in Greenbrier County. Original letter 11th January,
1795, by James Crawford to George Messinbird in Greenbrier. Deed, 9th
June, 1798, by George Massinbird to Thomas Macarthy, both of Bath
County, 970 acres. Recorded. Deed, 1st June, 1790, by William and
George Clendennin of Kanawa County to George Massingbird of Greenbrier, 
970 acres by survey, 1782, on Little Levels, &c. Recorded in Greenbrier, 
27th July, 1790. George Clendennin's heirs are, viz: Widow Jemima
Clendennin; children, viz: Mary Cantril, wife of John Cantril; Cynthia,
wife of _____ Lamb; Parthenia, wife of Andrew Bryant. Copy of Court
of Appeals, 2d May, 1783, confirming surveys under Loyal and Greenbrier
Companies by orders of Council. Patent, 1783, to James Crawford, 270
acres in Greenbrier. Patent, 11th November, 1804, to William and George
Clendennin by certificate in right of settlement (assignees of Nathaniel
Day, Jr., Joseph Day and John Ellis), 970 acres by survey, 1782.

 McClintic vs. Mann--O. S. 270; N. S. 95--Bill, 26th July, 1807, by
Robert McClintic and Jane, his wife; W. H. Cavendish and wife, Alice;
Alexander McClintic and wife, Sarah; which Jane, Alice and Sarah are
daughters of William Mann, Sr., deceased, and sisters of William Mann,
Jr., deceased. William, Sr., died, testate, will dated 3d February, 1778, and
recorded in Botetourt. William Mann, Jr., died 1794 under age. Moses
and John Mann are sons of William, Sr. Deed, 10th December, 1799, by
Moses Mann and Sarah; John Mann and Archibald Mann, devisees of
William Mann, deceased, of Bath County to Alexander McClintic, 163 acres,
patented to William Mann 15th September, 1789, in Bath on Jackson's
River. Recorded in Bath County, December, 1799. William Mann, Sr.,

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had a son Thomas, who had a son William Thomas Mann. Will of William
Mann of Botetourt. Wife, Jane; oldest son, Moses, infant; second son,
Thomas, infant; third son, William, infant; fourth son, John, infant; eldest
daughter, Ealse; second daughter, Jenny; third daughter, Sarah. Thos. 
Madison, James Graham, Ro. Armstrong, Jr., executors. Dated 3d February,
1778. Recorded in Botetourt, November, 1778. Jane Mann deposes, at house
of Robert Kincaid in Bath, 28th April, 1808. William Mann died 20th March,
1778. Jane is the widow. Their son William died an infant. William,
Sr., also had a son Archibald. Wm. H. Cavindish married the widow
McClintick Jane's daughter. John Kincaid deposes, at John Mann's house
on Jackson's River in Bath County, 6th June, 1818, remembers that he
came to this section 12 or 18 months before battle of Guilford, at which
time Mrs. Mann, mother of defendant Moses, was in possession of the land.

 George Poage vs. Dilley--O. S. 271; N. S. 95--Bill, 1812. On 19th
November, 1782, orator made two entries in Augusta (now Bath) on head
Brown's Creek, one for 100 acres and one for 140 acres; surveys on 15th
December, 1785, and patents 25th July, 1800, for 140 acres. Martin Dilly
had a conflicting claim under an older patent to Moses Moore. Answer
by Martin Dilly, 9th June, 1813: On 3d April, 1809, he bought 120 acres
from John Moore in Bath, part of 400 acres. Patented to Moses Moore
16th August, 1787, between Naps Creek and Thorny Creek at a place called
Richlands. This patent was in right of settlement by certificate 15th June,
1782. John Moore, Sr., is father-in-law of Martin Dilly. Samuel Waugh
deposes, Moses Moore claims by the headright of Joseph Gregory. John
McCutchan petitions, he purchased the land from William Moore, nephew
of Moses Moore. Settlement certificate dated 15th June, 1782, for 400
acres settled by Joseph Gregory before 1st January, 1778, signed by 
Commissioners, viz: Wm. McKee, Robt. Davis, Thomas Adams, Saml. Vance.
Levi Moore deposes, in Bath, October, 1817, has known the place called
the Richlands 44 years; is said to be distantly related to Moses Moore's
family, but does not know how. John Moore, Jr., deposes, in Bath, 13th
October, 1817, has known Gregory's improvement 40 years. George Poage
has been living there 35 years. Deponent is son of Moses Moore.

 Richie vs. Painter--O. S. 271; N. S. 95--Bill, 23d May, 1810. Orator
is Solomon Richey, a free man of color, who was surety for Frederick
Painter of Amherst as purchaser of a tract of land in Amherst from
Walter Frazer on Pedlor River, 45 acres of which Painter agreed to secure
to orator. Orator formerly belonged to Andrew Edwards of Berkley
County, by whom he was freed.

 Lockhart vs. Renick--O. S. 269; N. S. 95--Bill, 15th August, 1808. 
Complainants are, viz: Charles, James and John Lockhart, sons and devisees of
Jacob Lockhart, deceased, who was entitled to 150 acres in County of _____.
Jacob was killed by Indians prior to spring of 1806. Jacob bought the land
from _____ Anderson, whose right was by settlement. Jacob's widow was
Mary and she had removed to the Western Country with the family. Will
of Jacob Lockhart of Greenbrier County. Wife, Mary; sons, Charles, James
and John, lands in Kentucky; daughters, Agness and Elizabeth. Dated
31st March, 1784. Recorded in Greenbrier. Settlement certificate to John
Anderson for 150 acres by right of settlement before 1st January, 1778,
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Hempingstall dated 12th January, 1780. Signed by Commissioners, viz: Saml.
McDowell, James McCorkle, Wm. McKee. Patent, 1798, to Daniel Garton,
310 acres on Greenbrier River.

 McWilliams vs. Hupp--O. S. 269; N. S. 95--Orator is Gordon McWilliams. 
In 1795 Thomas Loker died, testate. Will dated 29th May, 1794,
leaving to each of his grandchildren, William, John and Thomas (after
death of their father, John Loker), equal parts of the Hennessee survey
in Rockingham. John Loker, Sr., is long since dead and also his son
Thomas, who sold his share. William Loker, son of John, is also dead,
leaving infant cnildren, viz: Thomas, John, James and Polly, and widow
Rachel. Will of Thomas Loker of Rockingham. Son, John; grandson,
William Loker, son of John; grandson, John Loker, son of John; grandson,
Thomas Loker, son of John; son, James; grandson, Thomas Loker, son of
James; daughter. Grace Woodley. Dated 29th May, 1794. Recorded in
Rockingham, April, 1795.

 Sheffey vs. Cloyd--O. S. 274; N. S. 96--Bill by Daniel Sheffey. James
Patton died, testate, devising to his son-in-law William Thompson, land in
now County Montgomery on Back Creek. William died 179_, intestate,
leaving several sons and daughters. Herman (Henson) Gardner married
one of the daughters, Nancy, and they are both dead, intestate, leaving
Patton Gardner and Cynthia, their daughter, surviving children. Cynthia
has married David S. McCreary. On 28th December, 1803, George Helms
bought of Patton Gardner and McCreary their interest in their mothers'
lands and orator purchased from George. Deed was executed by Gardner
and McCreary in Superior Court of Jackson County, Ga., where they lived.
Gordon Cloyd in 1804 (having purchased interest of other heirs) sent William 
Hickman, cousin of Gardner and Mrs. McCreary, to Georgia to purchase 
from Gardner and McCreary, and obtained deed from them. Memorandum 
of suit in Montgomery County. Patton Thompson vs. James
Thompson, a co-heir of William Thompson, deceased; Henry Thompson,
also a co-heir; Violet McCarty, a co-heiress of Mary McCarty, deceased,
wife of James McCarty, deceased, formerly Mary Thompson, a co-heiress
as before; Clay Farler and Lettice, his wife, late McCarty, co-heiress of
Mary McCarty, deceased, as aforesaid; Samuel Hickman and Margaret, his
wife, formerly Thompson, co-heiress of William Thompson, deceased;
William Glove and Isabella, his wife, formerly Thompson, co-heiress of
William; Patrick McMannis and Sarah, his wife, formerly Thompson, 
co-heiress of William; John Thompson, co-heir of William; William Farler
and Elizabeth, formerly Thompson, co-heiress of William. Deed, 1st
March, 1803, by Patton Thompson and Judy, his wife, of Montgomery to
Joseph Cloyd, their interest in James Patton's estate called Springfield.
Recorded in Montgomery, March, 1803. Affidavit in Jackson County, Ga.,
1803, by Saml. Gardner, that Patton Gardner and Stuart McCreary of
Jackson County are legal representatives of Henson Gardner, formerly of
Montgomery County, Va. Deed, 26th March, 1804, by Patton Gardner and
David S. McCreary and Cynthia, his wife (all of Jackson County, Ga., to
Gordon Cloyd, conveys "Springfield" tract. Patented to James Patton
20th June, 1753. Recorded in Montgomery, November, 1805. Russell
Gardner was part owner of the Springfield tract as heir. Deed, 1st October,
1804, to Daniel Sheffey of Wythe County by Patton Gardner, David Stuart

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McCrary and Cynthia. Recorded in Montgomery, December, 1804. William 
Thompson died 1796. Patton Thompson was son of William Thompson, 
who died, intestate.


 McCarty vs. Machir--O. S. 274; N. S. 96--Deed, 15th October, 1796,
by Thomas McCarty of Hardy County to James Machir of same place,
tract in Hardy adjoining Col. Joseph Nevill and Jonathan Welton. Thomas
had a son Thomas, Jr., of Monroe County. Thomas McCarty, Sr., died
1800, intestate.

 Stanley vs. Clear--O. S. 273; N. S. 96--Bill, 10th August, 1809, by
Zachariah Stanley, Robert Anderson and Henry Baker. On 6th October,
1788, Zachariah made an entry for 1,000 acres in Botetourt survey, was
completed 21st September, 1798, and on 23d September, 1799, patent issued
to Zackariah and Robert. Henry bought 170 acres from Zackariah and
Robert. Thomas Clear, heir-at-law of George Clear, set up claim to 380
acres by survey 8th September, 1796, by entry in name of Augustine
Harksworth, assignee of Samuel Walker. A certain _____ Depew also
set up a claim. Thomas Clear was brother of George. Answer by George Clear, 
1814, that his father, about 21 or 22 years ago, died, intestate, having
purchased Harkworth's right to 380 acres, but patent issued in name of
Thomas, eldest son of George. Daniel Clear was youngest son of George.
Deed, 2d July, 1804, by Robert Anderson and Elizabeth of Botetourt to
Henry Baker, 173 acres, part of 1,000 acres patented to Anderson
Stanley 3d September, 1799, on Glade Creek of Roanoke. Recorded in
Botetourt, September, 1805.

 Watson vs. Donaghe--O. S. 273; N. S. 96--Bill, 14th July, 1814. Orator
Samuel Watson is only son and heir of John Watson, who died in Augusta
in 1775. John was in possession (under contract to convey) of a tract
owned by Hugh Donaghe. John's widow was Mary. Orator at father's
death was 5 or 6 years old. Mary moved with all her children to 
Washington County, then returned to Augusta and then removed to Tennessee.
Orator has since resided in Tennessee and Kentucky. Answer by Margaret
Donaghe, widow of James, son of Hugh. She first came to Augusta in
1787. Answer by Hugh C. Donaghe, 21st June, 1815, is 22 years old.
Henry Painter deposes, in Augusta, 6th April, 1816, about 35 or 36 years
ago he settled on a tract belonging to James Searight near the tract in
dispute, where he lived 19 years and became acquainted with Mary Watson.

 Wanless vs. Bell--O. S. 273; N. S. 96--Bill endorsed "Wanless vs. Blake,"
filed 11th July, 1815, by Stephen Wanless, who made entry in Bath adjoining
his other land, but did not perfect it, and his neighbor, James Blake, 
forestalled him as to 100 acres. They both belonged to the same Church and
submitted the controversy to the decision of two of their clergymen, viz:
William Ward and Phillip Kennerly. Blake sold the portion awarded him
to Joseph Brown, who has sold to James Bourland, and he to William Bell,
and Bell to Clementia (tius) Swearingen. Blake and Brown live out of
Commonwealth. Patent, 5th June, 1807, to James Bleake, 100 acres in
Bath County on Stuarts Creek. Answer, 8th March, 1816, by Joseph Brown
of Knox County, Ohio. 

 Wall's executors vs. Grissom's distributees--O. S. 273; N. S. 96--Bill,
29th November, 1803. Orator is John Preston of Montgomery County,
executor of Adam Wall, who was security for Catherine Gnssom, and

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James Elliott, administrators of Robert Grissom, deceased. Catherine was
widow and James reputed son-in-law of Robert. James has left this
country. Answer by Robert and David Grissom, two of the distributees,
Catherine Grissom, widow, and of infant children and distributees, viz:
George, Charles, Prudence and William Grissom. Settlement of administrator's 
account of Grissom's estate 1st February, 1795, to balance of
schooling due by article of agreement assigned by the intestate before his
death. 1st February, 1796, teaching two scholars 6-1/2 mos. each at 30/
per year. 6th April, 1796, cash paid James Moore for one scholar at
singing school. 10th May, 1796, paid Christian Price, an heir; he married
one of the daughters of Robert Grissom.

 Snyder vs. Larrymore--O. S. 873; N. S. 96--Deed, 19th January, 1808,
by Asenath Snyder (alias Sela Snyder), widow and relict of Henry Snyder,
late of Berkeley County, deceased, now living in Washington County, to
John Larrimore of Hampshire County. Henry had conveyed to Bernard
Gebhart a tract in Berkeley. Sela releases her dower. Certified in 
Washington County, 19th January, 1808. Asenath was separated from Henry.
John Larrimore answers in Washington County, 1810, had a brother James
in Hampshire and a nephew John Larrimore. Henry Snyder left no
children. His nearest relatives are brothers.

 Benjamin Stone vs. Wm. Long--O. S. 272; N. S. 96--Copy of record
from Amherst. Bill in 1802 by Benjamin Stone. William Long married
Elizabeth Callaway, widow and administratrix of James Callaway, 
deceased. James Callaway's will dated 6th July, 1787. Sole devisee, wife
Betsey Callaway. Recorded in Amherst, 20th October, 1795.

 James Rankin, Sr., vs. Robert Rankin's representatives--O. S. 272; N.
S. 96--In 1790 orator's brother John Rankin died, testate, devising his
estate to orator and his brother Robert Rankin. Robert died 5th April,
last, intestate, leaving Elizabeth, his widow, and three children, viz: 
George, Andrew Russell, Mary Ann, all infants.

 Samuel and Joseph Rankin vs. Thos. Rankin, Jacob and John, Jr., Lamb--
O. S. 272; N. S. 96--Bill, 1814. Thomas Rankin has removed out of the
State, indebted to orators. Thomas married a daughter of John Dickey,
deceased, is entitled to a share of Dickey's estate.

 Buzard vs. Zickafoose--O. S. 276; N. S. 97--Bill, November, 1814.
Complainants are, viz: Catharine Zickafoose, widow of Peter Zickafoose,
deceased; Sampson Sickafoose, Susanna Buzzard and Reuben, her husband; 
Mary Fleisher and Henry, her husband; Fanny Mills and Western,
her husband; Sally Zickafoose, infant. Peter Sickafoose died, intestate,
leaving above widow and children and George and Elias Zickafoose, the
two elder sons, owning land in Pendleton County in Crab Bottom. Elias
died shortly after his father, leaving widow Elizabeth and infant children,
Susanna, Elias, Elizabeth, Henry and Mary.

 Caldwell vs. McDowell's executors--O. S. 277; N. S. 97--Bill, 1806, by
Thomas Caldwell and Lattice Ann, his wife, and Margaret McClanahan,
daughter and wife of Elijah McClanahan, deceased, testate, in Augusta to
settle Hugh McDowell's estate.

 Custer vs. Miller and Fulk--O. S. 277; N. S. 97--Deed, 26th March,
1812, by Richard Custer and Jenny, his wife, of Rockingham to Daniel
Miller, 6 acres consisting of 2-1/2 acres conveyed by John Miller to Paul

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Custer, and by him to Richard, and 3-1/2 acres of 59 acres patented to Paul
27th August, 1787, and by him conveyed to Richard on Mill Creek in Brock's
Gap. Recorded in Rockingham Superior Court, April, 1812.

 Cochran vs. Gray--O. S. 277; N. S. 97--Will of William Cochran of
Rockingham. Present wife, Elizabeth Cochran; sons, Samuel, James,
William; daughter, Sarah Agnue (wife of Jonathan?); daughter, Mary
Maladay (?); daughter, Agnes Paul; daughter, Margaret McCall; Wright
Burgess of Staunton, executor. Dated 29th July, 1815. Recorded in 
Rockingham.

 Nelson vs. Clarke--O. S. 278; N. S. 98--On 14th November, 1775, Alexander 
Nelson agreed to exchange a tract on Dunlap Creek with Sampson
Mathews for 5,000 acres in Kentucky. The title to the land in Kentucky
has failed and Alexr. claims lien on land on Dunlap's Creek. Sampson is
dead, leaving Catherine Mathews, Sampson Mathews, Jane, wife of Samuel
C. Clarke, and Jacob Kinney, his representatives. Deed, 30th September,
1797, by Sampson Mathews of Bath County to Alexr. Nelson of Augusta.
Sampson has heretofore granted to Alexr. a tract on Dunlap's Creek in
Botetourt in consideration of his marriage with his daughter and has 
exchanged with Alexr. 5,000 acres in Kentucky for the Dunlap's Creek land.
Conveys 2,000 acres, part of the 5,000 acres in Shelby County, Ky., on Clear
Creek, corner Elizabeth Murray. Recorded Shelby County Quarter Sessions, 
1798, February. Letters by John Allen of Kentucky to Alex. Nelson.
Letter by Sampson Mathews to Col. James Knox, at present in Staunton, 
dated Staunton, 30th August, 1783. Letter by James Knox
of same date. Letter by Abraham Hite, heir to John Hite, to Col.
Sampson Mathews, dated Beargrass, 27th November, 1796, mentions lands
located by Abraham's deceased brother. Letter by Col. Saml. McDowell to
Col. Sampson Mathews, dated Fayette County, Ky., 22d July, 1795.

 Everett vs. Hopland (Hepburn) and Dundass--O. S. 278; N. S. 98--
From Cabell County. Deed, 15th October, 1793, by Mathew Vaughan and
wife Mary of Goochland County, Va., to William Hepburn and John Dundass 
of Alexandria, 496 acres on Mud River forks of Guyandotte of Ohio
in Montgomery County. Patented to Mathew Vaughan 27th November,
1787. Recorded in General Court 18th November, 1798. Patent, 1810, to
William Greenwood, 102 acres in Kenawha.

 Donolly vs. Lockhart--O. S. 278; N. S. 98--Bill, 19th November, 1808,
by Charles, James and John Lockhart of Kentucky, children and residuary
legatees of Jacob Lockhart of Greenbrier, who died, testate, in fall of 1785.
Andrew Donnally and George Clendennin were executors, with securities,
Robert Clendennin, James Huston and Anthony Brown (Bowen). George
Clendennin is dead. Robert Clendennin is also dead and his personal 
representative lives in Ohio. James Huston lives in Kentucky. Anthony Bowen
is dead, insolvent, and has no personal representative. Bill for settlement of
Jacob's estate. John and James Finney (ie) live in Kentucky, 10th August,
1807. Will of Jacob Lockhart of Greenbrier County. Wife, Mary; sons,
Charles, James and John, lands in Kentucky; daughter, Agness. Dated 31st
March, 1734. Recorded in Greenbrier, 23d March, 1786.

 Wm. and Mary College vs. Herring--O. S. 278; N. S. 98--Bill, 1811. The
College sues Alexander Herring, surveyor of Rockingham, for fees due the
College upon surveys. Lists of surveys made in Rockingham.

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