CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 230 - 239 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. ************************************************************************ 1753. Patent, 25th July, 1788, to Andrew Lammie, 150 acres by settlement right certificate in Washington County. Andrew Lammie had a son John. 3d June, 1809, William Hays deposes, in 1769, 1770 or 1771 Samuel Lamie and James Anderson built a house on the land Andrew Lamie now lives on. James sold to Samuel, who was living there in 1774. James Buchanan deposes, in Wythe County, it is 38 or 39 years since he came to the Cove Country to live, when Samuel Lammie was living on the land Andrew now lives on. About 2 years afterwards Samuel was taken or killed by Indians. Samuel had planted corn there when deponent came, but his old brown mare (man?) eat it all. Soon, before Samuel was killed, James Fowler had a claim between Samuel and the Clay Lick survey. Andrew's house was raised a few weeks before we went to the battle of King's Mountain. Deponent and John McFarin carried the chain for survey under the Loyal Company. Andrew Lammie had a son James. 23d September, 1809, James Lamie deposes, in Washington County, in winter or spring 1780, Andrew Lamie with Edward Jones and John Lamie cleared upper part of Samuel's old improvement and shortly afterwards Andrew moved to the land. In 1781 Arthur Campbell stopped with Andrew over night and was reputed to be a land "mungering at the same time," for it was said he himself was surveyor and had white and black persons chain carriers with a chain, part made of rope and part of leather wood bark, and running as he pleased through other persons' claims, making corners and measuring lines at will. A number of such marks are about the land in controversy. In 1783 Col. Aaron Lewis was assistant surveyor of Washington County. Survey, 22d February, 1775, for Andrew Lamie, 110 acres in Fincastle County on Cove Creek by order of Council, 16th December, 1773, part of Loyal Company's grant. Survey for Arthur Campbell, 500 acres, 15th September, 1781. 16th June, 1809, Isaac Spratt deposes, he was at Andrew Lamie's house in 1775 and helped reap oats. 16th June, 1809, Robert Fowler deposes, his brother's claim lay between Lamie's settlement and mouth of Cove Creek and a certificate by settlement was gotten by his brother's wife and William Rogers, who married her. The patent was in the name of John Fowler, heir-at-law of James. John died, infant. He died 1787 or 1788. It is not yet determined who became heir at his death. John Lammie has purchased the claim of James Fowler, son of John Fowler. 23d June, 1809, John Lammie deposes, in 1770 Samuel Lammie settled on Cove Creek and lived there until 1774, when he was taken by Indians. Andrew took possession and cultivated it 1775, 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779. He employed Hugh Hays to cut house logs and in 1780 he hired Edward Jones and deponent to cut briers. In 1780 the house was raised and on 25th December, 1780, he moved his family into the house. Samuel Lammie was never married. Deponent was born 1st October, 9 a. m., 1763. 3d June, 1809, John Spratt deposes, before 1774 he was on the land now occupied by Andrew Lammie and saw the logs cut and soon afterwards saw a cabin put up and Samuel living in it. McGahon vs. Ritchie--O. S. 309; N. S. 110--Bill, 26th August, 1816, by Peggy McGahan and John Wilson. In February, 1812, John Ritchie of Rockbridge died, intestate, leaving widow Rebecca and 4 children, viz: Robert Ritchie of Botetourt; Nancy Moor, wife of John Moor of Kenawha; Jenny, wife of Wm. Greenwood of Green County, Ohio; oratrix Peggy 230 McCahan, widow of Duncan McCahan of Ross County, Ohio. John Moore died some years ago. Paul vs. Hite--O. S. 310; N. S. 110--Bill, 81st January, 1794, by Margaret Paul of Pennsylvania. Many years ago Joist Hite sold to Thos. Hart land in now Berkeley County. Hart sold a part to John Miles of Pennsylvania. On 2d April, 1747, Miles made his will and devised the land "intail" to oratrix, his only child, an infant. She married _____ Paul, now deceased. Oratrix and father always lived in Pennsylvania. Fairfax claimed the land, was sued by Hite and lands decreed to Hite, but the Hite heirs refuse to give it up. Jacob Miller, Abraham Neil, Robt. Lowry, Philip Ingle, Godwin Swift, William Dark petition that they, with Giles Cook, are in possession of a tract of land on Elk Branch in Berkeley County, 1,300 acres, part was sold by Jost Hite to Thos. Hart and by him conveyed to petitioners. 17th June, 1803, Peter Martin, Sr., aged 73, 4 or 5 years ago, he was shown a tree that formerly stood in Cavalier Martin's yard by Thos. Hart. 17th June, 1803, Thos. Hart, Sr., aged nearly 80 years, deposes, he was with the surveyor and his father when they surveyed Jost Hite's 1,100 acres. 27th April, 1795, Ann Thomas, aged 78, deposes at Spread Eagle Tavern, kept by John Dunwoody in Philadelphia (285 High St.), she was married to John Miles in 1739 or 1740, that by him she had a son, Griffith Miles, who died when an infant, and Margaret, the plaintiff. 27th April, 1795, John Cart, aged 69 years, deposes, same place. 5th September, 1795, Edward Lucas, son of Edward Lucas, deposes. 19th March, 1787, Thos. Rutherford deposes, in 1752 as surveyor for Fairfax he made survey for Thos. Hart and an adjoining one for Miles Hart, son of Thomas. Joseph Darke owned adjoining land. In 1740 deponent saw a log house covered with clap board or shingle and nailed roof on north side of Elk Branch on land now in dispute. The house was said to be the property of John Miles, who had purchased from Thos. Harte, Sr. 5th September, 1795, John Wright, aged 70, deposes, he came to Virginia in 1747 or 1748 and was shown the land by James Glenn, Sr., who said John Miles claimed the land. A shingled house was uncommon. 17th February, 1795, Wm. Darke deposes, he was ordered out with the militia against the insurgents (in September) which prevented him from attending taking depositions in Philadelphia. Bond, 29th March, 1735, by Thomas Hart of Warminister in County Bucks, Penna., husbandman to Jost Hite of Orange County, Va. Gentleman title bond for 2 tracts, 1,000 acres on Elk Branch on the Waggon Road from Potomack to Opeckon, 500 acres northward from above. 27th September, 1794, Thos. Hart, aged 71 years, about 60 years ago his father, Thomas Hart, purchased 1,500 acres. In 1754 Thomas, Sr., was about to remove to Carolina. Pauly vs. Morgan--O. S. 310; N. S. 110--Concerns the lotteries by Gideon Morgan to sell the lots in town of Morgantown in Albemarle and New Haven in Rockingham. Orator is Lewis Abraham Pauly of New Kent. Tickets and papers withdrawn. Cummins vs. Cummins--O. S. 311; N. S. 111--Bill by Robert, Jean and Betsy Cummins by their next friend, Robert Cummins. On 23d January, 1804, Robert Cummins made his will in Augusta, leaving wife Margaret (now deceased) and 5 children, viz: John, Margaret, Martha (deceased), Robert and Jean. Widow Margaret died shortly after Robert. Oratrix 231 Betsy was bastard child of Martha Cummins, who died, testate, December, 1804. Margaret died February, 1807 (it is said she had a bastard daughter Sarah?). Amended bill by above complainants and Thos. Alford and Phebe, Isaac Miller and Agness. Besides children mentioned in original bill, Robert left daughter Phebe, wife of Thomas Alford, and Agness, wife of Isaac Miller. Sarah Cummins above was not child of Margaret, but some foundling procured by Adams to defraud orators. Patent, 3d January, 1787, to Robert Cummins, 135 acres in Augusta. Wm. Burgess was schoolmaster in 1803. Rymel and ux vs. Lincoln--O. S. 311; N. S. 111--Bill, 26th March, 1813, by John Rymel and Rebekah, his wife, late Rebekah Lincoln, one of daughters and devisees of John Lincoln, who made will in 1786 in Rockingham, leaving wife Rebekah and sons, Jacob and John, executors, who qualified 22d June, 1789, devising a plantation to widow for life and then to oratrix. But 2 years after father's death Jacob bought interest of Thomas Lincoln, the remainderman, and occupied it until death of his mother, which was 18 years. Jacob pretends to hold now by purchase from mother, who was 70 years old when Jacob took possession, and her mind impaired. Will of John Lincoln of Parish and County Rockingham. Wife, Rebekah; son, Thomas, land on Linvel's Creek; son, Abraham; daughters, Hannah and Lydia, Sarah, Rebeckah; sons, Isaac and Jacob; son, John; granddaughter, Hannah Bryan. Dated 8th February, 1786. Recorded in Rockingham, 22d June, 1789. David Lincoln deposes, 26th June, 1818, grandson of Rebekah. John Lincoln died November, 1788. Thomas Lincoln moved to Kentucky. Widow Rebekah lived with her daughter Hannah Harrison. John's wife did not want to have the trouble of an old peevish and jealous woman because she had had experience with such (a grandfather by the father's side), but shortly before Hannah's death John and his wife took her, 3d August, 1803. Rebekah died 21st July, 1806. Extracts from letter by Jno. Lincoln to his nephew David Lincoln, dated 27th June, 1810. William Shipman, brother to Jonathan, called to see John, supposing he was Wm. Henton's father-in-law. He lives in Shelby County, Ky., about 5 miles of Henton. Deed, 20th September, 1791, by Thomas Lincoln and wife Elizabeth of Rockingham to Jacob Lincoln of same place, 200 acres on Linvil's Creek, part of 1,200 acres granted to McKay, Duff, Green and Hite, 26th March, 1739, by them conveyed to Robert McKay, 20th June, 1746, by McKay devised to sons, Zachariah, Moses, Robert and James by will dated 7th October, 1746, 600 acres of which were conveyed by McKays to John Lincoln, 22d June, 1768, 200 acres of which devised by John Lincoln to son Thomas, by will 8th February, 1786. Recorded in Rockingham, 26th September, 1791. Smyth vs. Kennerley--O. S. 313; N. S. 111--Bill, 1817, by General Alexander Smyth, that in 1772 town of Fincastle was established on 40 acres presented to the County by Israel Christian; that afterwards Andrew Lewis, Sr., entered 400 acres adjoining for the County. Part of the 400 acres was laid off in town lots and part in out lots. That Rev. Adam Smyth, deceased, father of orator, being a justice of peace for Botetourt, acted as commissioner to build jail. On 15th May, 1779, eleven lots (Nos. 1 to 11) were sold to said Adam. Adam also bought out lots 14 and 15. Andrew Lewis, Sr., died 1782 without conveying the 400 acres to the 232 County, and the legal title passed to his son John, who died about 1784, and title descended to his oldest son, Andrew Lewis, Jr., who died about 180_. Title descended to his children, viz: Sarah, married James Stanhope Wood; John and infants, William, Martha, Samuel, Emmeline, Elizabeth, Jane. Adam Smyth died, 1785, testate. Saml. Kennerley claims lots 14 and 15. Samuel Walker moved from Botetourt to Tennessee. Jesse Robinet moved from Botetourt to Alabama. Jesse built the Botetourt jail. James Breckinridge settled in Fincastle in 1791. Smalley vs. Spencer--O. S. 313; N. S. 111--Bill, 10th July, 1807, by William, Andrew, Hannah (married Heath), David, Joshua, Catherine (married Swingler) Smalley, heirs of Ezekiel Smalley, who died 1800, intestate, leavmg above his brothers and heirs. On January, 1797, orator William and Ezekiel made contract with John Spencer by which they advanced to Spencer £200 to be laid out in land warrants. Spencer located and surveyed 9,423 acres on the Ohio below the Canoway. Orators lived in Loudon County. Spencer defrauded them in a division of the land. Spencer sold to Benj. James. Patent, 28th March, 1801, to John Spencer, 9,423 acres in Harrison County. Deed, 18th January, 1807, by John Spencer and Phebe, his wife, of Wood County to their second daughter Mary, wife of Benj. James of Loudoun County, tract in Wood County, formerly Harrison County. 150 acres part of 9,423 acres above. Partially proved in Loudoun County, 14th September, 1807. Deed, 15th January, 1807, by Spencer and wife to Benj. James, above. Deed, 26th March, 1806, by Spencer and wife to William Smalley and heirs of Ezekiel Smalley, 2 tracts in Wood County, part of 9,423 acres and part of 2,000 acres patented to John Spencer, 24th May, 1799. Deed, 26th March, 1806, by Spencer and wife to William Smalley and heirs of Ezekiel Smalley, 2 tracts in Kenawha County, part of 3,000 acres patented 21st April, 1801, to Spencer, 1,648 acres; and part of 1,500 acres patented to Spencer, 21st April, 1801. Deeds and Maraha (Moerehan) vs. Snider's heirs--O. S. 315; N. S. 112--Bill, 21st June, 1813, by John Marsha and Philip Deeds. They bought land in Rockingham from Casper Snyder on Naked Creek, 200 acres in 1795. Casper is dead without making deed and leaving sons, John, Henry, Jacob, David, daughters, viz: Eve, married to Lawrence Hooran (?); Susanna, married to George Hammer; Catherine, married _____ Cramer; Mary, married to Jacob Shaver; Margaret, married _____ Robertson. Amended bill by John Marsha (?) and Elizabeth, his wife, late Deeds; John, George, Valentine Deeds, children and heirs of Philip Deeds. William Monger, the original patentee (patent, 1771), gave Casper title bond for the land. William Monger died, intestate, leaving sons, John, Henry, David, William; daughters, Mary, married to Leonard Scratch; Eve, married to Martin Theophilus Myers. John Monger, Sr., is dead, intestate, leaving children, viz: Martin, Henry, John, now dead; Susannah, married to Michael Dick; Mary, married to Harmon Aughe (Ohe); Margaret, married to John Peterfish; John Long and Barbara Long now carried to Abraham Louderback, but formerly wife of David Dopplemire, which John and Barbara are children and heirs of Mathias Long, and wife Elizabeth, daughter of John Monger, Sr., and the children of John Monger, Jr., now deceased, to whom Michael Dick is guardian. In 1802 David, William (Jr.) Monger, Leonard Scratch and Mary, Martin Myer and Eve were living in Detroit. 233 Deed, _____, 1794, by Henry and David Monger, sons of Wm. Monger, deceased, both of Rockingham, to Casper Snyder, 220 acres on Naked Creek in Rockingham, granted to William, 3d August, 1771, and by him conveyed to Henry and David by will. Recorded in Rockingham, April, 1794. Deed, _____ _____, by Henry, David, William Monger, Leonard Scratch and Mary, his wife; Martin Theophilus Myres and wife Eve, surviving heirs of William Monger, late of New Virginia, deceased, to Gasper Snyder, the above 220 acres. Acknowledged, 1802, in Wayne County Territory, northwest of the Ohio. Recorded in Rockingham, September, 1804. Long's executor vs. Long's executor--O. S. 317; N. S. 113--Bill, 19th October, 1815, by Joseph and James Long, that their brother, Samuel Long, of Augusta made his will 5th December, 1805, but died January, 1814, unmarried. Also Francis Long, another brother, made his will 12th February, 1810, and died shortly after having neither wife nor children. Defendants are, viz: Wm. and Saml. Long, executors; David Long, Alexr. Barnet and wife Dorcas, William Henderson, Mitchell and Nancy, his wife, Saml. Henderson, of whom William, Nancy and Saml. are heirs and representatives of Elizabeth Henderson, late Long, all of whom except the executors and David Long reside out of the Commonwealth. Johnston vs. Hamner's administrator--O. S. 317; N. S. 113--Record from Albemarle County Court. Bill, 1816. Jeremiah Hamner died, leaving representatives and distributees, viz: John, Polly, Rebecca, Martha, William and Jeremiah Moore (last 2 infants), children of Elizabeth Moore, formerly Elizabeth Hamner, daughter of Jeremiah; Wm. Watson and Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Barksdale; William Douglass and Polly, his wife, formerly Polly Barksdale, who were only children and representatives of Polly Barksdale, formerly Polly Hamner, daughter of Jeremiah; Sally Wills, formerly Hamner, daughter of Jeremiah; John Smithson and wife Martha, formerly Martha Hamner, daughter of Jeremiah; William Garland and Nancy, formerly Hamner, daughter of Jeremiah; John Robinson, who married Lucy Hamner (now deceased), daughter of Jeremiah. Assignment, 7th June, 1813, by Jeremiah Hamner, of a legacy left by his (Jeremiah's) grandfather, Leonard Henley, of James City County to Abraham Johnston, to collect. Affidavit, 3d June, 1813, of Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, sister of Jeremiah Hamner and daughter of Elizabeth Hamner, who was daughter of Leonard Henly, Sr., says Jeremiah is oldest male child of his mother. Henly Hamner, brother of Jeremiah, deposes, 8th June, 1813, to same effect. Hezekiah Henly, 12th June, 1813, assigns the legacy due him from his grandfather's estate. Deed, 30th March, 1825, by Edward Gaines to Abraham Johnston, in Simpson County, Ky. Edward married Mary, daughter of James and Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Jeremiah Hamner. Zechariah Hoy vs. Gordon McWilliams--O. S. 316; N. S. 113--Bill, 1815. Henry Martz deposes, in Rockingham, 25th February, 1820, he is 52 years old 1st of September next. Deed, 16th October, 1810, by Jacob Pickering and Hannah of Rockingham to Zackariah Hoy, 20 acres on Smith's Creek in Rockingham, part of tract patented to Jacob Woodle, 1st August, 1772. Recorded in Rockingham, October, 1810. Patent, 5th September, 1745, to Thomas Lockhar in consideration of importation of William Phillips, James Mills and Thos. Miller, 120 acres in Augusta on Smith's Creek. Deed, 20th October, 1801, by John Vance and Catherine of 214 Rockingham to David Fisher, 27 acres, corner Thos. Lookey. Recorded in Rockingham, October, 1801. John Looker deposes, 6th August, 1819, went to a schoolhouse on the land many years since, kept by Joseph Simpson. Deed, 27th September, 1796, by Wm. Pickering and wife Barbara to Mathias Fry, all of Rockingham, 62 acres part of 89 acres patented to Wm., 22d May, 1789. Recorded Rockingham, September, 1796. Reuben Moore was son-in-law of plaintiff Gordon McWilliams (?). Walter Newman was brother-in-law of Hoy. Patent, 28th April, 1804, to David Fisher, 4-3/4 acres in Rockingham. Corner Pickeron's land. Patent, 22d May, 1789, to Wm. Pickering, assignee of George Keesle, 89 acres on Smith's Creek. Deed, 30th November, 1813, by Wm. Pickering of Kanawha County to Zackariah Hoy of Rockingham, 80 acres part of 89 acres patented to said William. Recorded in Rockingham, February, 1814. Deed, 9th December, 1805, by Jacob Hook and Catherine of Shenandoah to Zackariah Hoy of Rockingham, 62 acres conveyed to Jacob by Mathias Fry by deed recorded. Recorded in Rockingham, 18th March, 1806. Patent, 26th April, 1815, to John Loker, assignee of Abraham Reed, 8 acres in Rockingham. Patent, 20th June, 1817, to Zackariah Hoy, 4 acres in Rockingham. Major Dowell vs. Ramsey's administrator--O. S. 318; N. S. 114--Bill, 1815. In 1795 orator made verbal contract with James Ramsey, Andrew and Samuel Fulton and Andrew Steel for a part of 50,000 acres which had been located in name of Ramsey, made up of 3 tracts, 5,000, 15,000 and 30,000 acres. Orator took patents in his name and went to Litchfield, Conn., to sell the lands and contracted there with Ephraim Kirby and Samuel A. Law for sale of the 30,000 acre tract, and the 15,000 acre tract. List of lands advertised for non-payment of direct tax. 30,000 acres were located in Lee County. Mays vs. McClung--O. S. 318; N. S. 114--Patent, 17th September, 1792, by virtue of warrant under Dunmore's proclamation 1763, to John Finie, 200 acres in Greenbrier on South Branch of Gauley River known as Cherry Tree River at Cherry Tree Bottom. Patent, 7th November, 1787, by virtue of a certificate in right of settlement to George Clendennin, assignee of Spencer Cooper, 387 acres in Greenbrier on a southeast branch of Gauley River at Cherry Tree Bottom. Commissioner's certificate to Spencer Cooper in right of settlement before 1st January, 1778, at Cherry Bottom, 11th April, 1780. Commissioners, viz: Saml. McDowell, Jas. McCorkle, Ro. Davis. Assignment, 27th March, 1784, by John Finney of Culpeper County to James and Joseph Mays of Greenbrier, 600 acres in Cherry Tree Bottom. Ditto 8th December, 1796, by James Maze, Sr., late of Greenbrier, to Joseph Maze, 600 acres above; also all claims against Donel Fear by reason of being kept out of possession. Bill by Joseph Mays, son of James. William Gilkerson had claimed the land by reason of his having made a camp on it and remained there some time in capacity of a hunter. In April, 1785, Joseph and James settled on it. Answer by Stuart, Nancy, Betsy, Harriet, Polly, Sally, Jane, Rebecca and Ann McClung, infants of Andrew McClung. Deed 30th September, 1807, by Jemima Clendenin, widow of George Clendenin; James Lamure and Andrew Bryan, who intermarried with _____ Clendenin and Parthenia Clendenin, children and heirs of George and John Cantrill, who married Mary Clendennin, another daughter and heir of George, all of Mason County, Va., except Lamure, who lives in Clarke 235 County, Ky., to Andrew McClung of Greenbrier, 387 acres in Cherry Tree Bottom. Recorded in Greenbrier, 22d October, 1811. Finnie claimed under a military warrant originally granted to Edward Franklin. Jackson vs. Jackson's representatives--O. S. 318; N. S. 114--Bill, 5th June, 1822, by William Jackson of Louisa County. In 1783 William Jackson, Sr., orator's father, died, testate. After William's death his wife was delivered of a son named Thomas. William's son Alexander died infant, unmarried, intestate. William's son Thos. was also entitled to land in Louisa under will of his uncle, Thos. Jackson, Sr., who died 1807. Thomas Jackson lived a number of years in Augusta, where he has lately died, intestate, leaving widow Catherine and children, viz: William S., Susan Jane, Thomas T., Robert S., Mary L., all infants. Catherine was sister of Robert Steele. Will of Thomas Jackson, Sr., of Louisa County, 26th March, 1807. Legatee, Susanna Jackson, widow of William Jackson; legatee, Thomas Jackson, Jr., son of William Jackson; legatee, William Jackson, Jr., son of William Jackson, land adjoining Chas. Jackson, Joel Walton, William Baker; legatee, Ann White; legatee, Polly Steele, Wm. Thos. Jackson, heirs of Wm. Jackson, deceased. Witnesses, Henry Timberlake, Joel and Wm. Walton. Recorded in Louisa, 13th July, 1807. Will of William Jackson of Louisa, Trinity Parish. Son, Alexander Jackson; wife, Susanna; son, William Jackson; child, wife now bears; daughters, Mary, Nancy Jackson; brothers, Thomas and Charles Jackson, executors. Dated 10th February, 1783. Recorded in Louisa, 11th August, 1783. Witnesses, Jno. and Anna Jackson, Jno. Sanders. Trotter vs. Crawford--O. S. 319; N. S. 114--Bill, 2d July, 1813. Patent, 22d July, 1799, to Jesse Blan (Blain), 109 acres in Greenbrier on head of Second Creek adjoining Christopher Hand, formerly Pettyjohn. Patent to Jessy Blann, 1st April, 1793, 220 acres in Greenbrier on Second Creek near Peter Kinder and Motiston Pettyjohn. 1811, assigned to John Carroll. 1811, assigned to George Crawford. 1811, assigned to John Trotter. Thomas Steele and wife vs. McChesney--O. S. 320; N. S. 115--Copy of "the Phenix" published in Staunton, 1803. Smith vs. Wood--O. S. 320; N. S. 115--Bill, 1818, by children and heirs of John M. Smith of Albemarle who disappeared 15 years ago and has since died, intestate, viz: William, John, Thomas, Smith, Sally, wife of Reuben Alexander; Nancy, Polly, Betsy, James, Willis Smith (infant). In 1794 John bought land from David Wood. Wood is dead, intestate, leaving widow _____ and children, viz: Thomas, Nicholas L., Maria, wife of James Clarkson; John W., Wm. L., Rob. W., Margaret L., David I. Margaret L. married James Rogers. Whisler vs. Whisler--O. S. 321; N. S. 115--Deed, 3d April, 1819, by Daniel Whisler and wife Sally, Henry Whisler and Ann of Rockingham, to Christian Horn, 315 acres on Brocks Creek on South Side of South Branch of Shenandoah, conveyed by Henry Whisler to his son Daniel by deed 21st May, 1816, recorded in Rockingham, 9th April, 1819. Robert Pollard vs. Jackson--O. S. 322; N. S. 115--Bill, 1800. Orator some years ago was in habit of furnishing land warrants to persons who were in want of them. The warrants were frequently issued in name of orator and assigned to purchasers. Orator was also at same time partner with others in taking up waste lands. He was interested with James 236 Welch, William Breckenridge, William Bowyer and Hugh Paul in taking up lands in Randolph and all surveyors fees have been paid But Edward Jackson, surveyor of Randolph County, presented a bill for surveying in 1795 or 1796. The agents of said Breckinridge, Welsh, Bowyer and Paul were Cornelius Bogard and William Wamsley. Survey, 21st May, 1796, of 60,000 acres for Robert Pollard in Randolph County on Gauley River joining Jonathan Dwight. Ditto 7th November, 1795, of 50,000 acres for Robert Pollard in Randolph on Tyger's Valley and Cheat River, Pheasant Run, Clover Run, Benj. Hornback's Run, Cherry Tree Fork of Leading Creek. Ditto 10th June, 1795, of 100'000 acres for dito on Tyger's Valley and Cheat River adjoining Jno. Haddin and Adam Lee and Wm. Deawees. Ditto 27th May, 1796, of 27,000 acres for ditto on Elk River adjoining Wm. Chambers. Ditto 26th May, 1796, of 23,000 acres for ditto in Randolph on Elk River adjoining Robert Douthard and Jno. Whit. Ditto 24th May, 1796, of 40,000 acres for ditto on Williams River adjoining said Pollard. Ditto 23d May, 1796, of 50,000 acres for ditto on Gauley River adjoining the 60,000 survey. Hull vs. Coil--O. S. 322; N. S. 115--Deed, 6th July, 1807, by Jacob Hull and wife Jane of Pendleton to George Coil of same place, 30 acres patented to John Coil, 20th January, 1801, on South Branch. Recorded in Pendleton, 1st December, 1807. George Coil had a son Jacob Machir vs. Machir--O. S. 323; N. S. 116--Copy of bill in Shenandoah County Court by Jeremiah Inscep and Scotia, his wife, late Machir; James Ward and Margaret, late Machir; William Worthington and Elizabeth, his wife, late Machir; Sarah Machir; Henry Machir, infant, and John G. Machir, infant, children, heirs and devisees of Alexander Machir, deceased, of Shenandoah. James Carnagy died 17__, testate, and devised to orators and oratrixes. Alexander Machir died 179_ testate. Will of James Carnagee of Woodstock. Brother, Andrew Carnagee; devisee, John Machir, Jr., and his brothers and sisters in Scotland; cousin Alexander Machir's children. Dated 11th August, 1780. Recorded in Shenandoah, August, 1780. Will of Alexander Machir of Strasburg. Children, Scota, Margaret, Betsy, Sarah, Angus and Henry Machir; son John, son Angus, son Alexander; kinsman, James Carnagy; wife, Magdalena Ann; daughter, Elizabeth. Dated 2d March, 1790. Recorded in Shenandoah, 24th June, 1790. Supplement bill by Henry Machir of Mason County, Ky. John Sinclair vs. Alexander--O. S. 324; N. S. 116--Bill, March, 1808. Gerrard Alexander, son of Robert Alexander, Sr., acquired 100 acres in now Jefferson County from John Harding, and on 11th November, 1752, obtained patent from Fairfax for 340 acres. And on 1st September, 1753, Gerrard obtained patent from Fairfax for 863 acres. Garrard obtained act of Assembly to dock entail upon him by his father of tract in Fairfax and to settle in lieu thereof the 863 acres. Gerrard died, testate, 9th August, 1760, eldest son Robert. Gerrard, Jr., in 1778 conveyed to Alexander Henderson, who conveyed to orator in 1796. Defendants are, viz: Gerrard Alexander, Ashton Alexander; Elizabeth Lee, wife of Thos. Lee, deceased; Griffin Stith and Mary, his wife; ____ Washington, Sarah, his wife; Jane and Sidney Alexander, children and representatives of Gerrard Alexander, deceased, who was son of Gerrard Alexander. Will of Robert Alexander dated 28th April, 1735, of Stafford County. Wife, Anne; daughter, Ann 237 Hooe; son, John; daughter, Parthenia Massie; son, Gerrard, island in Prince William called Hornes (Holmes's); daughter, Sarah Alexander, under 16, land adjoining Parthenia Massey. Test, Richard Todd, Jethro and Sarah Bunsplatt. Proved in Stafford County, 13th April, 1736. Act docking entail, 8th December, 1753. Signed by John Randolph, C. H. B(urgesses), John Robinson, speaker; Robt. Dinwiddie. Special verdict says Gerard died September, 1761, leaving heir-at-law Robert Alexander, who died, testate, will dated 9th January, 1793. Will of Robert Alexander of Fairfax. Wife, Margamme (Maryamne); sons, Robert, Walter. Land devised to testator by his brother George, who was entitled to land for services in Revolution. Lot near Georgetown that came by his wife. Sister Anne's children. Dated 9th January, 1793. Codicil, brother George had a child by Mary Robinson, who is poor and unprovided for. Dated 28th January, 1793. Recorded in Fairfax, 18th February, 1793. Special verdict says Robert died 10th January, 1793. Gerrard Alexander's will is dated 9th August, 1760. Will of Gerrard Alexander of Fairfax dated 9th August, 1760. Wife, Mary; sons, Robert, Philip, George, Gerrard; daughters, Nancy, Mary Anne. Recorded in Fairfax, 16th September, 1761. Burkholder vs. Harrison's heirs--O. S. 324; N. S. 116--Bill, 18th December, 1825, by Christian Burkholder, that in 1807 Nathaniel Harrison of Rockingham died, testate, leaving no widow but eleven children living at his death and yet living, viz: Lydia, Pheby, Gracy, Anna, Elizabeth, Mary, Jerusha, Edith, Lucretia and Saml. and Nathanl., infants. Lydia married Michael Howard. Phebe married Noah Bowers. Gracy married Abraham Harrison. Anna married Jacob Dehart. Elizabeth married John Tollman. Mary married Solomon Bowers. Jerusha married Christopher Shultz (?). Deed, 19th August, 1817, by Michael Howard and wife Lydia of Rockingham, to Christian Burkholder, their undivided 1-11th of 446 acres patented to John Harrison, 10th February, 1748, and by him devised to Ann Moore and by her conveyed to Reuben Harrison and by him to his son, Nathanl. Harrison. Recorded in Rockingham, 19th August, 1817. Deed, 10th March, 1817, by Abraham Harrison and wife Grace, and John Tollman and wife Elizabeth of Fairfax County, Ohio, to Christian Burkholder 2-11ths of above tract on Dry Fork of Smith's Creek. Recorded in Rockingham, 12th April, 1817. Deed, 18th March, 1817, by Noah Bowers and Phebe and Solomon Bowers and Polly of Augusta, and Jerusha Harrison of Rockingham, to Christly Burkholder, 121-1/2 acres in Rockingham on Dry Fork of Smith's Creek, their share in above 446 acres. Recorded in Rockingham, 18th March, 1817. Eades vs. Robertson--O. S. 325; N. S. 117--Letter signed M. Jordan addressed to Col. John Jordan, Albemarle County, near mouth of Rockfish River, Virginia; postmarked Goose Pond, Ga., 8th June, 1815; dated 8th June, 1815: My dear Brother--Having wrote to you so often and receiving no answer from you, distresses me very much. My distressed situation still obliges me to write you again. I am afraid that the money Cabel received for me will be entirely lost for the want of those papers, I have so often begged of you to send me, which is a copy of the deed he made to Mr. Eads and a copy of the power I made him to sell the land with yours and Mr. Eade. Certificate to the amount paid him. The loss of this money has placed me entirely dependent on my friends which is a most miserable 238 life a man can live. I have not language to express to you my distressed mind, altho I am in a friend's house. Therefore, my dear brother, I hope you will do the best you can for me. The man Cabell who has taken me in is perhaps one of the worst characters that ever came to this state. I have nothing more worth writing to you, your relations are all well in this part of the world. Mrs. Crews desires to be remembered to all her relations, and particularly to her Aunt Judy, who she wrote to by Mr. Marks some time ago. She would be glad to hear if the letter came safe to hand. I wish you to have the County Seal annexed to them papers as they will be of no effect without, and direct them to Oglethorpe County at the Goosepond Office. I am your affectionate brother--M. Jordan. Deed, 22d April, 1812, by Robert I. Cabell, attorney-in-fact for Mathew Jordan of District of Abbeville, South Carolina, to Joseph Eads of Albemarle, 227 acres on waters of Fluvanna River, part of 1,000 acres formerly belonging to Mathew Jordan, deceased of Albemarle, which was divided, and this fell to Mathew, Jr. Proved in Nelson, 27th April, 1812. Recorded in Albemarle, 7th September, 1812. Deck vs. Huston--O. S. 325; N. S. 117--Bill, 1821, by Michael Deck. In 178_, and before statute of entails, William Munger died, leaving estate in Virginia, Kentucky and Upper Canada. He left seven children, viz: John, eldest son; Henry, David, William, Charles, Eve, then married to Martin Tolfel Mayer; Mary, then married to Leonard Cratts. Some years after John died, intestate. Orator married John's daughter Susanna before his death. Orator proposed that William's estate should be divided among all instead of going to John as heir-at-law, which was John's desire. At that time only the heirs of John Munger and Henry and David Munger lived in United States, the rest lived in Upper Canada, and it was generally believed that Charles had been killed by the Indians in some of Wayne's battles, but it was uncertain whether he had left any living children. But Charles had a son Joseph. Burgess vs. McNair--O. S. 326; N. S. 117--Bill by John Burgess and wife Hannah, who was daughter of David McNair of Augusta, who died 1805, intestate, leaving nine children still alive, viz: James, David, John, William, Ward, Polly, Betsy and Martha and oratrix, and widow Elizabeth. Wheelberger vs. Lofftus' administrator--O. S. 326; N. S. 117--Bill, 1822. Ralph Lofftus died May, 1819, unexpectedly and suddenly while confined in prison bounds of Rockingham County. He had a brother Nathan. Beard vs. Rhodes--O. S. 236; N. S. 117--Bill, 1819, by Dickey Beard of Rockbridge. In 1805 orator bought of Abraham Rhodes land in Rockbridge, which Rhodes bought from James Davis, who had bought from John Greenlee. At the time there was a suit about it between Greenlee and heirs of Benj. Borden. Greenlee's title was confirmed. Rhodes removed several years ago to Ohio. Deed, 17th March, 1757, by Archd., Alexander and Magdalene Bowyer, executors of Borden, to James Greenlee of Augusta, sold in lifetime of Benj., Jr., 318 acres, corner Jno. Davison, corner Cahoon, corner McClure (no certificate of record). Rhodes' answer in Highland County, Ohio, 1820. Wm. M. Davidson vs. Jno. Davidson, &c.--O. S. 327; N. S. 118--Infant heirs of Robert Erwin (Irvine) of Rockbridge are, viz: Robert, Nancy and _____ Irvine. 239