CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 220 - 229
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Mackey vs. Mackey--O. S. 296; N. S. 106--Will of Mary Mackey, alias
Little, dated 3d September, 1810. Aged and infirm. Sons, Henry Mackey,
William Mackey; daughter, Mary Willson, and her children; daughters,
Esther Walkup and Betsy Bailey, and husband Wm.; granddaughter, Phoebe
Elliott; granddaughter. Nancy McCorkle; granddaughters, Polly Hamilton
and Polly Davis; grandchildren, James Wilson, Graham and Polly Mackey
Walkup; granddaughters, Easter Porter and Elizabeth Taylor; two 
daughters-in-law; legatee, Saml. McCorkle Mackey; legatee, Polly Bailey; 
legatee, Wm. McCorkle; daughter Jean's sons, viz: John, Alexander, Henry and
Abner. Executors, Henry Mackey and Arthur Walkup. Recorded in Rockbridge, 
31st January, 1814.

 Moore vs. Moore--O. S. __; N. S. 105--Bill, 3d December, 1804. William 
Moore and Saml. Moore (lately removed to Kentucky) were partners
in Rockbridge in iron works. Samuel sold to Joseph Dilworth or Joseph
Budd of Philadelphia, his father-in-law, a forge, &c. Deed, 23d December,
1808, by John Morrison and Mary, his wife, and Joseph Dilworth and
Rachel, his wife, all of Rockbridge, to William Moore, tract in Rockbridge
whereon forge is located on Mary Creek, 52 acres. 2d, a tract adjoining
the ore bank, 157 acres. 3d, 5 acres adjoining.

 Jordan vs. Jameson--O. S. 295; N. S. 105--Bill, 24th May, 1798--Bond,
dated 4th October, 1774, by Samuel Jordan of Amelia County. Judgment
in Petersburg District Court, 24th September, 1796. Similar bond by Samuel
Jordan of Amelia County, 29th June, 1773. Judgment in same Court at
same date. Similar bond by Samuel Jordan of Nottoway County, 11th June,
1798. Bill in this cause filed by Sam. Jordan (Jerdone?) of Nottoway
County.

 Hogg vs. Bennett--O. S. 295; N. S. 105--Bill in Rockingham filed 1801
by Jesse Bennett and Elizabeth, his wife, late Hogg; William Hawkins and
Ann, his wife, late Hogg (Elizabeth and Ann are daughters of Peter Hogg,
who died 1782, testate). Peter's widow, Elizabeth, is still alive. Peter
had sons, James, Peter and Thomas. Will of Peter Hogg of Augusta
County, 5th October, 1773. Wife, Elizabeth; son, James, 5,000 acres on
the Ohio; son, Peter, 4,000 acres on the Ohio; daughters, Anne and Elizabeth; 
brother, Walter Hog of Edinborough; father, James Hog of Edinborough. 
Codicil, 10th November, 1777. Son Thomas born since above.
In 1773 Order of Council allotted to Peter 2,100 acres under Dinwiddie's
proclamation; also 237 acres allowed to Peter by Washington for services
of his servant, Duncan Ferguson, enlisted as a drummer in Peter's Company
of 1st Virginia Regiment.

 Henry vs. Moore--O. S. 295; N. S. 105--Bill, 15th January, 1814. Will
of Martin Tapscott of Westmorland County. Son, Henry Brereton Tapscott, 
infant; sister, Alice Shearman, wife of Martin (?) Shearman; brother,
Henry Tapscott; brother, Chichester Tapscott. Dated 21st October, 1800.
Recorded in Superior Court for District of Richmond, Westmorland, 
Lancaster and Northumberland Counties at Northumberland Court House, 2d
April, 1805. James Tapscott of Botetourt was brother of Martin. Henry
Brereton Tapscott died about 1810, infant, unmarried, intestate.

 Haslip vs. Reed--O. S. 295; N. S. 105--Bill by Robert Haslip and Polly,
his wife, former wife of Thomas Reid of Augusta, who was son and devisee
of Robert Reed, who had also two daughters, viz: Isbel and Deborah.

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Thomas Reed had an infant son, Robert Reed.

 Newkirk vs. McGahey--O. S. 298; N. S. 96--Deed, 29th April, 1817, by
Hugh Dever, merchant of Rockingham; Garrett Newkirk, merchant of
Philadelphia and Hugh's creditors. Recorded in Rockingham, May, 1817.

 Mitchel vs. Hamilton--O. S. 297; N. S. 106--Will of Andrew Hamilton
of Greenbrier. Son Andrew Hamilton got on the body of Nelly Clendennin,
now wife of George Stephenson. Mother; brother, William Hamilton,
and his sons, Andrew and James; nephews, Andrew and William Bird;
nephews, William, James and Andrew McCoy; nephew, Anthony Bowen;
nephew, Moses Mann and John Bird. Dated 14th March, 1796. Recorded
in Greenbrier, June, 1796.

 Pullins vs. Pullins--O. S. 299; N. S. 106--Bill, 23d November, 1809.
Patent, 14th June, 1783, to Loftis Pullin, 400 acres by survey, 28th March,
1782, in Bullpasture, joining his home tract on the Crabb Run. Thomas
Smith married a daughter of John Pullin. Jonathan Pullins was a son of
Loftis Pullin, Sr. Bill by Loftus Pullins, son of John Pullins. John's
children were, viz: Orator, William, John, Thomas, Elizabeth, wife of
Thomas Smith; Eleanor, Jane and Nancy Pullins. Thos., Wm., Elr., Jane
and Nancy are infants. Samuel and Thomas, Sr., Pullins were brothers of
John Pullins. These three were sons of Loftus Pullins, Sr. Deed, 7th
April, 1800, by Loftus Pullin and Ann Jinne, his wife, of Bath County to
John Pullins, 300 acres on Crab Run, part of 400 acres patented to Loftus.
Recorded in Bath, April, 1800. 12th August, 1819, James Stuart, aged
61, deposes, he was in the country 20-30 years ago. He was raised in the
neighborhood. He and Thomas and Samuel Pullins are sisters' children.
14th August, 1819, James Hicklin, aged 57, deposes, was raised in neighborhood. 
14th August, 1819, Joseph Carpenter, aged 73, deposes, he came to
L. Pullins' house in 1773 and lived with him 7 or 8 years. John Pullins
married a daughter of Wm. Benson. 14th August, 1819, John Hicklin,
aged 91, deposes.

 Poage vs. Allen--O. S. 299; N. S. 106--Plat and survey by W. Crawford
of 9,000 acres under proclamation dated at Williamsborough, 19th February,
1754, and subsequent order of Council, 15th December, 1769, for Peter
Hogg in forks of the Ohio and Great Kanawha. Cor. Adam Stevens, John
Polston.

 Patrick vs. Abney--O. S. 300; N. S. 107--Bill, 3d April, 1815. In _____,
1788, John Abney of Staunton died, testate (he was a hatter), leaving
wife Isabella and 7 children, viz: William; Margaret, who married Philip
North, now deceased; John; Nancy, who married John Hicklin, now deceased; 
Sarah, who married Robert McClenachan; Patsey, who married
Peter Hogg, and Polly. John Abney lives in Kentucky. Hog and wife
live in Mason County. John Gunn was a hatter in Staunton in 1789. Jacob
Peck was a butcher. William Abney was born 8th August and was in 23d
year when married. He was 16 at father's death. Mrs. Robertson was
William's aunt. William went to Pittsburg in 1794 against the insurgents.
William went to Parson Chambers' school.

 Randolph's administrator vs. Kenny <I>et alias</I>--O. S. 300; N. S. 107--
Bill, 20th July, 1812, by William Randolph of Wilton. On 7th April, 1808.
he sold to Chesley Kinney 331 acres in Augusta. Kinney claims deficiency.
In 1747 Robert McClenachan sold said tract to David Stuart, who sold

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57 acres to James Miller 20th August, 1748, yet on 14th February, 1763,
sold the whole tract to John Miller. James Miller on 1st August, 1754,
sold the 57 acres to Jones Henderson, who sold to John Parris 18th August,
1778. John Miller conveyed whole 331 acres to orator 18th October, 1784.
David died, testate, in Augusta, leaving son John, now of Greenbrier;
daughter Sebiny, alias Tibbey, alias Tabitha Stuart; daughter Elizabeth,
who married Richard Woods of Albemarle, by whom she had 3 sons,
William, George and Richard Woods; stepdaughter, Mary Pall. Sebiny
Stuart married Samuel Williams of Greenbrier, by whom she had a son
Richard and a daughter ____, who married Thomas Creigh of Greenbrier. 
Mary Pall left one child, a daughter, Mary, who married Cornelius
Maupin and lives in Albemarle. John Miller died, intestate, leaving 
children, viz: Patrick, James and Sarah Miller. Sarah married Joseph 
Henderson of Augusta and had children, viz: John, Robert, Joseph, William,
Sally, Jane, who married Alexander Buchanan, and Mary, who married
Robert Morrison. Patrick and James Miller live in Bath. John and James
Miller were brothers. John Stuart has a son Lewis Stuart. John Young
deposes, in Augusta, 15th June, 1818, he knew John and James Miller.
James was son of John. Deponent is 81 years old last March. He came
to this country when 4 years old and has lived 6 miles from Staunton ever
since. He was grown when he knew the Millers. Deponent is son of
Hugh Young, who was security for Randal Lockhart, deputy sheriff, who
defaulted in failing to return a writ of election and suit was brought. 15th
June, 1818, William Robertson deposes, in Augusta, David Stuart's children
and widow lived with Gen. George Mathews, who married a stepdaughter
of David's; daughter of Mrs. Stuart, deponent. Captain is rising 70 years.

 Preston vs. Preston--O. S. 300; N. S. 107--Bill, May, 1816, by Thomas
Preston, son of Thomas Preston, who died, testate, for division. Will of
Thomas Preston of Botetourt, 11th May, 1807. Wife, Jane; sons, Thomas,
John (deceased); daughters, Anne and Mary, Jane Snodgrass of Kentucky.
Recorded in Botetourt, April Court, 1808. Jane (widow) and Ann are
dead. Thomas Preston also had a son Robert (orator). Jane married
Isaac Snodgrass and lived in Kentucky.

 Austin vs. Brand--O. S. 300; N. S. 107--From Augusta. _____ Caldwell 
died, intestate; left sons (eldest), John and Robert.

 Wilson vs. Ramsey and Bratton--O. S. 303; N. S. 108--Bill, 1820, by
Samuel Wilson. John Fleming died, intestate, and unmarried, leaving
brothers, viz: Leonard I. and William; sisters, Priscilla, wife of orator;
Dorothy, wife of James Bratton; Eliza, wife of Saml. G. Ramsey; Ann,
wife of George Baxter. John owned large tract land in Botetourt, part of
larger tract to John and William by their father, Col. Wm. Fleming. 
Bratton is dead, leaving children, viz: Ann C. Bratton and Malvina Bratton,
who live in Montgomery; Cary Bratton, who lives in Botetourt, infants.
Saml. G. Ramsey is dead, leaving children, viz: Ann, Amelia, Reynolds,
Wm. F., Dorothy F., Samuel, Eliza Ramsey, infants, living in Knox County,
Tenn. Deed, 9th December, 1819, by Leonard I. Fleming and wife Nancy
of Woodford County, Ky., to Charles Johnston of Botetourt, 434 acres on
Tinker Creek in Botetourt.

 Tipton vs. Werner--O. S. 302; N. S. 108--Copy of record from Shenandoah. 
Bill filed 1804 by John Tipton. Defendants are, viz: Henry Keller,

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Michael Copp, administrators of Philip Werner; Barbara Werner, widow
of Philip, and Philip's children, viz: Philip, Sophia, Elizabeth, Catharine,
Peter, Sarah. Philip was in 1796 resident in Berks County, Penna. Deed,
25th August, 1797, by Jonathan Clarke, Philip Williams and Andrew McKay, 
Commissioners to John Tipton. Sale under Act of Assembly, 4th
December, 1795, to sell certain lands of Jost Hite, Robert Green, William
Duff and Robert McKay, 400 acres on Tom's Brook adjoining Augustine
Borden, Jacob Keller <I>et al.</I> Recorded in Shenandoah, 12th December, 1797.
Deed, 12th September, 1797, by John Tipton and wife Elizabeth to Werner's
heirs. Recorded.

 Warnsturff vs. Warnsturff--O. S. 302; N. S. 108--Bill, 1818, by Jacob
Warnsturff, James Rose and Catharine, his wife, late Wransturff; William
Dunsmore and Molly, his wife, late Warnsturff, only children of Lewis
Warnsturff, deceased, of Pendleton County, who died, intestate, 1801, 
leaving widow Mary and above children, infants. Jacob was 8 years old.
Mary was sister of Philip Fisher and in two years married Christopher
Shaver of Greenbrier.

 Aughe vs. Hays--O. S. 303; N. S. 108--James Hays of Augusta died,
intestate (after 1810), leaving widow Mary, who since married John 
Morrison, and children, viz: John, Wm., James, David, Isaac, Nathaniel,
Thomas, Sarah, Ann, Malinda, Elizabeth wife of Robert Brooks.

 Burgess and wife vs. Magill's executors--O. S. 303; N. S. 108--Bill in
May, 1818, by Samuel W. Burgess and Maria, his wife, late Maria Fulton,
who died in Rockingham, 1800, testate, leaving widow Elizabeth, son James
and daughter Martha. Widow married William Cockran, Sr. In February,
1802, Martha died, leaving oratrix an infant, only issue. In June, 1816,
Maria was 14 years old. Will of Thomas Fulton of Rockingham. Wife,
Elizabeth; daughter, Martha; son, James; legatee, Eloner Harris (sister?);
sister, Elizabeth Fulton. Dated 14th February, 1800. Recorded in 
Rockingham, April, 1800.

 Carter's executors vs. Dunlap--O. S. 303; N. S. 108--Bill, December,
1818. Will of Edward Carter of Fredericksburg. Wife, Sally, tract
"Blenheim" in Albemarle; sons, Charles and Edward Carter, land in 
Amherst; son, John, and his wife Apphire, daughter of Col. Fielding Lewis;
sons, George Whitacre (Whitdore?), Hill, Robert; son, William Champ
Carter; daughters, Mary Champ and An Williams; daughter, Elizabeth
Stanard, wife of Wm. Stanard; legatee, Francis Thornton; daughter, Jane
Bradford, wife of Maj. Saml. Bradford; daughter, Sally Carter, wife of
George Carter. Dated 21st February, 1792. Recorded in Spottsylvania,
6th June, 1792. Widow Sally died September, 1815. 5th June, 1820, Nancy
Woods deposes, in Charlottesville, in 1795 she was wife of James Jones,
now deceased. John Marrs married her daughter. 5th June, 1820, Elizabeth 
Gary deposes, her Uncle Dudley Jones. 6th June, 1820, George
Harden, son-in-law of Benajah Gentry deposes, James Suddarth commonly
called Suthers.

 Bryan vs. Lewis and Johnston--O. S. 303; N. S. 108--Bill, April, 1820,
by James Bryan, Jr., of Botetourt. Prior to 1771 Wm. Bryan owned 400
acres on Roanoke River, near Salem, and divided it between his sons, 
William and James, who entered 190 acres adjoining and patent issued in name
of James, 16th February, 1771. James sold out all to Andrew Lewis, 28th

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March, 1788, who sold to his brother William. James moved to Mason
County. Wm. Bryan, Jr., died July, 1806, testate, devising his interest to
his son, orator. James, Sr., had a son Andrew. Wm. Lewis sold to Dr. John
Johnston and moved to Alabama. Will of William Bryan of Roanoke in
Botetourt County. Wife, Elizabeth; sons, William, James, John; daughter,
Catherine Cole, wife of John Cole; grandson, Wm. Cole. Dated 27th June,
1805. Recorded in Botetourt, October, 1806.

 Jno. Crawford vs. Wm. Bell--O. S. 304; N. S. 108--Involves land 
devised by David Bell in 1779 in Augusta. Answer by John and David Bell
in Fayette County, Ky., sons of David.

 Cook vs. Cook--O. S. 304; N. S. 108--Bill, 6th December, 1819, by
Jacob Cook, son of Jacob Cook of Rockingham, who died 25th December,
1818, intestate, leaving children, viz: Orator, Valentine; Elizabeth, wife of
Adam Powlass (Paulis), living in Augusta; John, living in Botetourt; 
Barbara, wife of Henry Frezner, living in Ohio; Catharine, wife of James
Hanna, living in the Genessee; Polly, wife of Jacob Deal, living in Ohio.
Defendants claim that plaintiff was born before marriage of father and
mother. 10th October, 1820, John Widick, aged 41, deposes, in Robertson
County, Tenn., he lived near neighbor of Cooks in Rockingham. Jacob, Jr.,
evidently moved to the Western Country. 12th June, 1821, John Boyers
deposes, in Rockingham, John, son of Cook, Sr., married a daughter of John
Rine of Keezletown. 12th June, 1821, Michael Earman deposes, he knew
Cook and wife before their marriage in Pennsylvania. She lived in York
County, Penna. She was sister of John Rine. Jacob Shirey deposes,
Peter Barnhart was a school teacher as was also Jacob's father. 27th June,
1821, Jacob Shirey, Jr., deposes, his (?) sister Ann lived near Cook, Sr., and
married John Aldaffer. Old man Cook told deponent that his son Jacob who
lived out on Cumberland River had sent him a bottle full of oil that was
procured from a spring in the river and said it would be a good thing for
every kind of complaints, pains, &c., &c. John Rine deposes, that he lived
with his father's family in York County, Penna. His sister returned from
Baltimore in company with Cook (after her confinement) and they were
married. He understood that Cook had been purchased by a Mr. Sly, a
sort of relation, to serve for his passage from Europe. His sister was
pregnant by Nicholas Trorobaugh.

 Daveson vs. Daveson--O. S. 305; N. S. 109--Bill, March, 1818, by Arthur
Davison, son of James Davison, who died, testate, July, 1775, in Augusta.
Orator was then 8 or 9 years old. His eldest brother was John and his
mother Jane. About 1780 orator's brother, John, was drafted in militia
in Revolution and afterwards went to Kentucky. James left children, viz:
Orator, John, Mary, Robert (died infant), James, Andrew. James and
Andrew live in Ohio. Title bond by Arthur Davison of Rockingham to
John Daveson of Nelson County, Ky., 9th September, 1788. Arthur was
married in 1813. Andrew was born July, 1772.

 Fulk vs. Baker--O. S. 305; N. S. 109--Bill, 22d May, 1818, by Catherine
Fulk of Rockingham and her infant, John. Catherine had been courted and
seduced by Michael Baker, Jr., of Rockingham, now of Greenbrier, and the
child was recognized by Michael. Michael, Sr., father of Michael, Jr.,
died 1803, testate, leaving widow Elizabeth and children, viz: John, Michael,
Abram, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Henry, Peggy, wife of Jacob Claypole; Elizabeth,
 
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wife of Stephen Hansbarger; Catherine, wife of Jacob Yost; Mary,
wife of George Sufferance; Sarah, wife of Aaron Dove. He left estate in
Rockingham and Greenbrier, in Ohio and Maryland. Isaac Fulk died 5th
September, 1817, infant. Will of Michael Baker of Rockingham. Wife,
Elizabeth; youngest son, Joseph, under 17; sons, Henry and John, lots in
Georgetown, Maryland; son, Michael, under 24; sons, Jacob, Abraham,
Isaac, land in Miami country; daughters, Catherine, Margaret, Mary, 
Elizabeth, Sarah. Dated 10th January, 1801. Codicil dated 27th November,
1803. Legatee, Isaac, son of Catherine Fulk. Recorded in Rockingham,
December, 1803.

 Samuel Greenlee vs. Mary Greenlee's administrator--O. S. 306; N. S.
109--Bill, 24th March, 1817. On 14th March, 1809, Mary Greenlee of
Rockbridge died a widow and intestate, leaving five children, viz: Orator,
James; Mary, wife of Hugh Hays; Grace, wife of Charles McDowell;
David, and 6 grandchildren, children of her deceased son John; and 3 other
grandchildren, children of her deceased daughter, Margaret Montgomery.
James died November, 1813. Mary was over 102 years old.

 John Hughes vs. Jacob Swallow's representatives--O. S. 306; N. S. 109--
Bill, December, 1819. In 1803 orator purchased tract in Augusta on Piney
Run from Jacob Swallow. It was conveyed 11th March, 1785, by John
Tate to Thomas Stephenson, who died, intestate, and the land descended to
his three daughters, viz: Susannah, wife of John Cook; Mary, wife of Jacob
Swallow; wife of William Hughes, mother of orator, who died, intestate,
when orator was infant only 3 days old and he inherited 1/3 of her interest.
Mrs. Swallow died without children. Jacob moved about the State, then
went West and there died, testate. Will in Augusta dated 27th October,
1817. Paul Koontz lived in Maryland and is now dead. William Koontz
lives in Maryland. Polly Smith, wife of Jacob Smith, lives in 
Indiana. William Koontz (executor of Jacob Swallow) and Sarah
Keller and her husband, Ludwick Keller, live in Rockingham. Samuel Gibson 
deposes, 14th April, 1821, at house of Thomas Brown in Augusta, he
was born and raised in Pennsylvania and resided near neighbors to Thomas
Stevenson or Stinson and went to school there with his children; also knew
him in Virginia after he moved. John Huse was recognized as Thomas'
grandson by his daughter Jane (?), who married William Huse. They
were married in Pennsylvania. John is not the son of _____ Cooper, who
married Rachel Stinson. The Coopers removed from this country 20-30
years ago. David Brand deposes, as above, John was son of Mrs. Mary
Huse. Maj. William Wilson ditto, was well acquainted with William
Hughes, who said John was his son. Deed, 25th March, 1805, by Jacob
Swallow and John Cook and Susannah, heirs of Thomas Stephenson, 
deceased, to John Hughes, their interest in tract on Pine Run, 200 acres.

 Gratton vs. Harrison--O. S. 306; N. S. 109--Proceedings of the 
Rockingham Library Company.

 William P. Hull vs. Hull--O. S. 306; N. S. 109--Peter Hull of Pendleton
died, testate, in January, 1818, leaving wife Barbara, and children, viz:
Orator, Henry, Peter, Susanna, wife of Thos. Kinkead; Barbara, wife to
John Sitlington; Adam, Jacob.

 A. Hamilton vs. Joseph Hamilton, executors--O. S. 307; N. S. 109--
Record from Rockingham. Bill in Rockingham, 23d May, 1818, by Abraham
 
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Hamilton, who purchased a tract in Rockingham from executors of
Joseph Hamilton near the Mold Hill and Muddy Creek, 50 acres in 1811,
part of lands devised by Joseph to his two nieces, Ann and Margaret Webb,
daughters of his sister, Sarah Webb; brothers, Abraham and George. 
Margaret married Van Morgan, who lives in Kentucky. Joseph W. Williams
was Morgan's brother-in-law; he married Ann. Joseph Hamilton died
October, 1810. Margaret's mother's father was Gawin Hamilton. Sarah
was wife of Benajah Webb. Daniel Cokely was schoolmaster in Rockingham 
in 1814. Will of Joseph Hamilton of Rockingham. Mother now living
with Zackariah Fields. Brother, Abraham, and his son, Gawin Hamilton,
under 18; brother, George; nieces, Ann and Margaret Webb, daughters of
his sister, Sarah Webb. Dated 4th October, 1810. Recorded December,
1810.

 Hamilton (George) vs. Depoy--O. S. 307; N. S. 109--Deed, 21st 
December, 1813, by John Dippo (Dopoy) and wife Mary, of Rockingham to
George Hamilton, 150 acres in Rockingham, part of two original tracts;
36 acres, part of 182 acres conveyed by Ann Tallman to Benj. Tallman by
deed 25th April, 1796, which was part of 59 acres inclusive, survey by
patent to George Conrad, 11th December, 1780. 114 acres patented to
John Needham, 3d August, 1771, and by his daughter Elenor, heir-at-law,
conveyed to George Conrad by deed, 26th March, 1781, by him to Ann
Tallman, by her to Benj. Tallman, 8th December, 1803, the 150 acres 
conveyed by Benj. to John Depoy, by deed, on Smith's Creek.

 Kayser vs. Mathews--O. S. 307; N. S. 109--Bill, 28th March, 1811, by
Joseph Kayser and Letitia, his wife, who was widow of Archer Mathews
who died 13th August, 1786. Archer owned lot No. 5 in Staunton which he
conveyed to Sampson and George Mathews, but she has never released
dower. Sampson Mathews is dead, leaving children, viz: Sampson; Nancy,
wife of Alexr. Nelson; Jane, wife of Samuel Clarke. Hugh Donaghe, left
children, John, James, William W., Sarah. Jacob Peck deposes, 1821, he
came to Staunton in 1771, August. On that part of lot 5 now occupied by
Dr. Waddell, there were no improvements in 1771. The stables that
lately stood thereon were built in fall of 1772. The rental after 1786 was
about $5 per annum. In 1773-4 Thomas Smith offered to sell the lot on
which Mr. Wayt's stone house and the adjoining white house now stands
for £10 and could not get it. He afterwards made a present of it to a
young lady. Jacob Swoope deposes, he came to Staunton in 1790. Letitia
Keyser died before 16th March, 1815.

 McMahon vs. Brown--O. S. 307; N. S. 109--Bill, 28th January, 1820,
by William McMahon of Rockingham. On 25th November, 1783, Elizabeth
McNeal bought from Thomas Harrison a lot in the town of Harrisonburg.
She had previously taken under her charge a boy named Brown and declared
she intended the lot for him. But she married James Martin, who very
soon after became deranged and then disappeared. Elizabeth remained in
Harrisonburg until 1798, when she made a will, devising the land to Brown,
who sold to orator. Certain persons, viz: Mary, Jane, Andrew Paxton,
James Manany and Margaret, his wife, claim as relatives and heirs of
Elizabeth. Deed, 13th May, 1819, by James Brown and Nancy Brown of
Licking County, Ohio, to William McMahon of Harrisonburg, above lot in
Harrisonburg. Gordon McWilliams deposes, he came to Harrisonburg in

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May, 1797, when he met James Martin, husband of Elizabeth McNeal.
Deed, 25th November, 1783, by Thomas Harrison of Rockingham to 
Elizabeth McNeal, widow of Rockingham, lot No. 2 in Harrisonburg, being
part of 1,290 acres granted by inclusive patent to Thomas Harrison, 1st
March, 1773. Will of Elizabeth Martin of Rockingham. Beloved friend
James Brown. Corner opposite Mr. Thos. Scott's lot, fronting on Irish
Street and Elizabeth Street. Husband, James Martin. Dated 7th March,
1798. Recorded July, 1798.

 McKenney vs. Preston--O. S. 308; N. S. 110--John Montgomery of
Russel County, aged 47 years, deposes, 11th March, 1811, in 1778 Andrew
Cowan and Thos. Osborn went down to improve a piece of land on a creek
they called Black Water at the Flat Lick, and on their return they came by
Kooser's (Hoovers) cabin. Black Water is a north Branch of Clynch.
John and Titus Benton were killed by the Indians 34 or 35 years ago.
March, 1811, Alexander Montgomery, aged 49 years, deposes. March,
1811, William Roberts, aged 46, deposes, he had been in this country about
26 years. Thomas Wallen, an old settler. John Hooser's improvement.
March, 1811, Thomas Rodgers, aged 46, John Wallen has known this country 
nearly 50 years. Thos. has been in this country about 12 years, but was
living here 35 or 36 years ago when they were driven off by Indians.
March, 1811, James Rogers, aged 41, deposes. March, 1811, Jacob Roller,
aged 44, deposes. March, 1814, John Hooser, aged 67, deposes, came with
his father Felty and brother Abraham to this country 37 years ago. John
has a brother Jacob who was never out in this country. March, 1811,
Elisha Wallen, aged 27, deposes. Caveat, 12th August, 1799, by John
Mackenny and Elisha Adams against John Donnell, assignee of Andrew
Cowan and John Campbell, Jr., for 400 acres in Lee County on North
Fork Clinch. Donnell and Campbell were granted a certificate by the 
Commissioners 8th August, 1781. Caveators claim under an entry made by
James Dugless, 1780, and sold by him to John Balfour, who has sold to
caveators. Thos. Beelor was an early settler on the land. 29th May, 1811,
Charles Carter deposes, in Lee County, remembers that Titus and John
Benton were killed by Indians in Rye Cove in spring of 1777. He remembers 
the family Hooser or Van Hooser, as they were called, who settled on
North Fork of Clinch near Flat Lick in 1775. The oldest Van Hooser
(deponent understood from his father) made the upper improvement, and
the old man's son John was the next oldest man and made an improvement
near the old man. Deponent remembers two other members of the family,
Abram and Isaac. Deponent lived with his father in the Rye Cove at the
time those improvements were made. Never heard of Jacob Hooser. 
Deponent's statement is founded on hearsay. 14th May, 1814, James Dugless
deposes, at dwelling house of John Smith in Madison County, Ohio, shortly
after 1780 deponent moved from Washington County, Va., to Kentucky.
26th February, 1812, Doswell Rogers deposes, in Lee County, he settled on
North Fork Clinch the same year that the Hoosers settled. The settlement
was broken up by Indians for several years. The Wallens, Bentons, Wm.
Roberts and others named these streams as they went through hunting
lands. The Bentons were killed 35 or 36 years ago in April next. 29th
May, 1811, Peter Fulkerson deposes, in Lee County, the country was 
unsettled and dangerous in 1785 on account of Indians. Deed, 30th May,

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1803, by William McCutchen of Carter County, Tenn., John McKinny
of Lee County, land in Lee County. Corner Nathaniel Taylors, 16,000
acres survey. Corner George Goff, 200 acres bought from Nathaniel 
Taylor. Recorded in Lee County, August, 1803. Deed, 31st May, 1803, by
Nathaniel Taylor of Carter County, Tenn., to John McKinney of Lee
County, 150 acres in Lee County. Recorded in Lee County, August, 1803.
Deed, 22d May, 1803, by Wm. McCutchen of Carter County, Tenn., to
George Goff of Lee County, 75 acres in Lee County. Corner John Jonson's
survey of 16,000 acres. Recorded in Lee, 1803. Survey, 12th April, 1795, for
Nathan Field, 9,220 acres in Lee County on Clinch River, 11th March, 1811.
Elisha Wallen, aged 27, of Lee County, deposes, 11th March, 1811, Samuel
Gullrie, aged 36, deposes, 11th March, 1811, Wm. Wallin, aged 50, deposes,
knew the land in 1778, names of Hoosers (Hoovers) were Felty, Jacob,
John. Bill Blevins made an improvement about 16 years ago, fenced with
poles and planted with peach stones and apple scions. John and Titus
Benton were killed about 32 years ago, their mother gave deponent John's
shot bag. 11th March, 1811, Stephen Wallen, aged 54, knew the land in
1775, then Flat Lick Branch was called Lick Branch. About 1775 the
North Fork of Clinch was called Stims (Slim's) Creek. The Benton's were
killed 31 or 32 or 33 years ago. John was on the Cherokee expedition and
helped to bring up the great guns from the nation to the Long Island after
the expedition, said to be commanded by Col. Christian, returned deponent
hunted with him on Clynch after his return, and it was 2 or 3 years after
the expedition that he was killed, 11th March, 1811, Joseph Wallen, aged
35, deposes. 1821, Patrick Kane deposes in Scott. 1821, Saml. Robinet
deposes in Scott. 1821, George Graham deposes in Scott. 1821, William
Lewis deposes in Scott. 1821, Robert Spears deposes in Scott. 1821,
Thomas Sloane deposes in Scott. 1821, Jacob Roller deposes in Scott.
1821, John Carter deposes, in Scott, 47 years old, raised in neighborhood.
1821, Dale Carter deposes in Scott. 1821, Richard Hale deposes in Scott.
1821, James Bowles deposes in Scott. 1821, Daniel Ash deposes in Scott.
1821, David Neely deposes in Scott. 1821, Thos. Bishop deposes, in Scott,
married Walling's daughter. 1821, Elisha Adams deposes in Scott. 1821,
Casper Roller deposes in Scott. Bill filed 20th November, 1805, by John
Donnell and Robert Preston about 1774 or 5. Andrew Cowan came to the
western country and settled in now Russell County, when danger from
Indians was great. Obtained in 1781 certificate in right of settlement.
Surrounding lands were taken up before 1781 and Cowan laid his certificate 
at the Big Bottom, on North Fork of Clinch, and received a certificate. 
Cowan sold to orator John Donnell, who sold half to John Campbell, 
who sold to orator Robert. James Douglas made an entry on the same
land and sold to John Belfour, who conveyed to John McKinney, 1799.
8th June, 1811, Jacob Hoozer deposes, aged 64, at house of Roger Oats in
Wayne County, Ky., about 1775 or 6 his father, his brothers, John and
Abraham Hoozer, went to North Fork of Clinch to improve land and all
made improvements except himself. Deponent was not there until about
15 years after, was administrator of his father then. Abraham was about
18 or 19 years old. 8th June, 1811, Charles Cocke deposes, time and place
above, aged 60. 12th March, 1811, Isaac Fulkerson, aged 34, deposes in
Lee County. Deed, 16th February, 1802, by John Balfour and wife Sarah
 
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of Washington County to John McKinney of Lee County, 500 acres on
North Fork of Clinch in Lee County, patented to John, 1st November, 1800.
Recorded in Lee, 12th May, 1802. John Belfour died 1811, leaving widow
Sarah, children, viz: Milly, Andrew, Isabella, and Charles Cummings 
Belfour.

 Lamie (Lemmie) vs. Tate--O. S. 309; N. S. 110--Bill, 1805, in High
Court Chancery by Andrew Lemmie or Lamie. In 1770 or 1771 James
Anderson made a settlement on Cove (Cone) Creek branch of North Fork
of Holstein, now in Washington County. Soon afterwards Samuel Lammie
or Lamie settled and improved near him and then bought out Anderson.
He continued to live there until 1774, when he was killed by Indians, when
orator, heir-at-law of Samuel, took possession and has lived there ever since.
He obtained a commissioner's certificate and grant for 150 acres. The
Loyal Company's survey comprehends this land. Arthur Campbell claims
right by 2 entries, 20th April, 1780, and 1st May, 1780, and by a patent
for 180 acres dated 15th September, 1781. Arthur made an inclusive 
survey of 500 acres. Arthur has sold to Thos. Tate. Survey of 110 acres
27th May, 1809, by virtue of an order of Council, 16th December, 1773.
Andrew Lammie sold land to his daughter Nellie. Land office warrant No.
419 to Arthur Campbell, assignee of John Lemmons, 50 acres for military 
service of Lemmons in war between Great Britain and France, according 
to King's proclamation of 1763. Answer of successors of Loyal Company 
by William Nelson, Jr., 110 acres was surveyed by Loyal Company
for Andrew Lamie. 8th September, 1809, John Shannon deposes, he made
a survey adjoining Lammie and has known him 22 years. 8th September,
1809, Nancy Cypher deposes, she came into this country 11-12 years ago
this fall. Wm. Tate deposes, he came to Washington County, 1783. 6th
October, 1812, John Lamie deposes, has lived with Andrew ever since
Andrew came to the Western waters. Arthur Campbell answers that
Andrew made no lawful settlement because he had no family. In 1770
Andrew and Samuel Lemmie settled 3 or 4 miles higher up Cove Creek.
In 1774 Samuel was captured by Indians and carried to Canada. Previous
to that time the belief prevailed in the new settlement, that single men, by
what was called "taking up land," might hold the same, and this taking up
was commonly designated by marking trees with the initial letters of the
claimant's name, making a few brush heaps near the center of the land,
and sometimes a log pen or small cabin. Andrew Lammie continued on
the place during the Revolution and was an avowed adherent to the enemies
of the country and spurned the offers of the Commonwealth. After the
Revolution Andrew moved to the place his brother had claimed and settled on 
it. Arthur says, "The law itself, that gave occupants a privilege to obtain 
donation lands, was extorted from the Legislature by the representations 
of a numerous band of emigrants, which the affairs of America at 
the time, made it good policy to conciliate, although not a few of them
were deserters from the danger their eastern brethren were then involved
in." Patent, 10th May, 1783, to Arthur Campbell by virtue military warrant 
419 and treasury warrant 5168, and bequest or devise of Charles Campbell 
to Arthur, 500 acres (Campbell's choice) by inclusive survey 15th September, 
1781, in Washington County on North Branch Holston at a place
called Margaretta. 180 acres was patented to Charles Campbell, 22d August,

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