CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 240-249
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Carr vs. Carr--O. S. 328; N. S. 118--Copy of record from District Court
of Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Goochland, Powhatan. Will of Barbara
Carr. Daughter, Mary; granddaughter, Mary Anderson; son, Overton;
son, Garland; daughter-in-law, Martha Carr; daughter-in-law, Mary Carr.
Estate to be divided between all her children, Dabney Carr's children,
Nathaniel Anderson's children, son-in-law Thomas Carr. Son-in-law, James
Minor. Dated 19th December, 1789. Recorded in Louisa, 12th January,
1795. Agreement, 24th January, 1795, by legatees of John Carr and
Barbara, his wife, to continue operations on farm "Bear Castle," signed by
Thomas Carr, Overton Carr, G. Carr, Nathaniel Anderson for self and
children, Mary Minor, Saml. Carr, Dabney Carr for themselves, brothers
and sisters. Barbara died 24th December, 1794.
Hull vs. Lance--O. S. 328; N. S. 118--Bill, 22d November, 1818, by
Henry, Peter, Susannah (wife of Thos. Kinkead), Barbara (wife of John
Sitlington), Adam, Jacob, William Hull, heirs and devisees of Peter Hull
of Pendleton, who on 3d June, 1788, bought land of George Lance which
had been devised to him by his father, Bernard Lance, in Crabapple Bottom
in Pendleton. Mary, the mother of George, had some interest in this land
which adjoined Joseph Lance; 230 acres now occupied by the widow of
Barnet. George Lance died February, 1818, testate. Sons, Jonas and
Benj. Peter Hull died 1817, testate. Barnhard Lance's (of Augusta) will
dated 5th March, 1786. Wife, Mary; son, George, infant; son, Joseph;
son, Conrad; daughter, Elizabeth; daughter, Mary; devisee, Martin Lee;
devisee, Conrad Buck; daughters, Margaret, Amy, Christina. Recorded in
Augusta, 20th June, 1786. Susannah Lantz is mother of Jonas and Benj.
Lantz. Deed, 4th October, 1790, by George Lance of Fayette County to
Peter Hull of Pendleton County, 230 acres part of two tracts, viz: 400
acres and 390 acres, both granted to Bernard Lance, 10th April, 1781, in
Pendleton on Crab Bottom. Recorded in Pendleton, 4th October, 1790.
Will of Joseph Lance of Pendleton County dated 14th February, 1817.
Wife, Susannah; sons, Jonas and Benj., Joseph; daughters, Susanna,
Barbara, Mary, Catherine, Christina. Recorded in Pendleton, 2d June, 1818.
Will of Peter Hull of Pendleton County. Wife, Barbara; eldest son, Henry,
the Patton Place plantation; son, Peter; daughter, Susannah Kinkead, wife
of Thomas (?) ; daughter, Barbara Sitlington, wife of John (?) ; son,
Adam; son, Jacob; son, William; son-in-law, Wm. Harvey; grandson,
Mathew Harvey. Dated 16th April, 1817.
Donally vs. Ruffner--O. S. 328; N. S. 118--.
Harrison et als., vs. Lewis et als.--O. S. 331; N. S.
119--Will of Peter Clarkson of Albemarle. Wife; daughter, Betsey;
granddaughters, Betsey, Townsley and Ann Townley; sons, William;
daughters, Mary Harrison; deceased son David's children; deceased
daughter Nancy Townley's children; deceased son Julius's daughter.
Dated 5th May, 1813. Recorded in Albemarle, 1st August, 1814.
Long and wife vs. Shuler--O. S. 331; N. S. 119--Bill, 1820, by Paul
Long and wife Elizabeth, that John Shuler of Rockingham died, intestate,
leaving widow Mary, since married to Abraham Steep; children, viz:
George, Sally, Eve, Catherine, oratrix, Mary, who married Henry Long
and is now dead.
Gregory vs. Gregory--O. S. 329; N. S. 119--Bill, 1819. Thomas Gregory
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of Augusta died, intestate, leaving widow Mary and 3 infant children, viz:
Sarah, Catherine and Elizabeth. Widow Mary has married Archibald
Campbell and they have left this State.
Evans' representatives vs. Walker's administrator--O. S. 329; N. S. 119--
Bill, March, 1820, by Joseph, Andrew, James, David and Samuel C. Evans,
representatives of Samuel Evans, deceased. In 1773 Samuel Evans
purchased from Dr. Thomas Walker a tract of land, part of the Wolf Hill
tract. Samuel sold to Martin Hegy and went to Tennessee.
David Greenlee vs. Mary Greenlee's administrator--O. S. 330; N. S. 119--
Bill, 1817. Mary Greenlee of Rockbridge died 14th March, 1809, widow and
intestate, leaving five children, viz: James Greenlee; Mary, wife of Hugh
Hays; Grace, wife of Charles McDowell; Samuel Greenlee; six grandchildren,
children of deceased son John Greenlee; three grandchildren,
children of deceased daughter Margaret Montgomery. Widow of Wm.
Montgomery, deceased, viz: James, Alexander and Mary (wife of William
Davis) Montgomery. James Greenlee died March, 1813. Charles McDowell,
William Montgomery and William Davis are dead.
Luddington vs. Stuart--O. S. 332; N. S. 120--Bill, 1812, by Francis
Luddington of Greenbrier, that on 4th August, 1787. Patrick Lockhart
obtained 2 patents, one "A" for 400 acres and one "B" for 449 acres. "A"
was as assignee of Jno. Tillery, in whose name survey was made 1780; "B"
was in his own right on a survey in 1784. Orator surveyed in 1793 tracts
adjoining and conflicting with above. After 1793 Lockhart contracted with
George Reider (Rader) to sell him "B." Orator sold to Eli Perkins to
whom patent issued, and he sold to John Carroll, who sold to Adam Nicely.
After the sale to Reider, Lockhart sold "A" to John Stuart, 5th June, 1795,
who ejected Nicely. Lockhart is dead. John Stuart answers he came to
Greenbrier in 1769. The country was then uninhabited. He had then in
his employ Abraham Jinkings, who (after the custom of "them" times) took
up the 449 acre tract and sold to Patrick Lockhart, who made a survey in
1774. Wallace Bristan came to Greenbrier in 1772, took up the 400 acre
tract and made survey in 1774 and sold to John Tillery. These and all
other surveys made in Greenbrier in 1774 were made under the grant for
the Greenbrier Company, but the Revolutionary War interfering, no plats
issued on those surveys, nor did any organized government exist in
Virginia from that time until after the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
The Convention of Virginia directed a new mode for taking up unappropriated
lands, and it became necessary for all persons to re-survey under
the New Government, and in 1780 John Tillery made a re-survey and
afterwards sold to Lockhart. Lockhart made a re-survey for the 449 acre
tract. Grants issued to Lockhart for the two tracts 4th August, 1787. In
1795 Lockhart lived in Fincastle. Lockhart in 1784 bought 40 acres of
survey made for Robert Armstrong in 1784. In 1791 he made an entry
between Tillery and Fipher. Philip Wolfenberger deposes, he lived near
the land from 1789. In 1793 he saw James Hudgins cutting still house
logs. Zur Combs deposes, 1817, he lived near the land 1790-1800; he came
to the country in 1790, and left in 1800. John Phifer deposes, he was a
citizen of Greenbrier and lived near the land for several years prior to
1793. Thos. Edgar was surveyor of Greenbrier in 1780. The survey was
made 1774 by Richard May. Josiah Shanklin was also a surveyor. Robert
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Mathews deposes, he aided Adam Nicely to improve his land. In 1793
George Reader moved from Shenandoah to Greenbrier and Robert Armstrong
moved to Kentucky. John Craig deposes, he was raised in Greenbrier.
He was born September, 1782. Thos. Masterson deposes, John
James lives on the Tillery place. Conrad Daring deposes, he was distiller
for Francis Luddington in 1794. George Rader deposes, his father moved
to Greenbrier in 1793. Abraham Malone deposes, he has lived near the
land since 1783. John Craig was born September, 1784. Deponent cleared
a path for the Methodist preachers who traveled through there in 1791.
Adam Rader deposes, has known the land since 1794, mentions his father as
being in Greenbrier. Samuel Price deposes, 1818, is oldest justice in
Greenbrier, has been a justice over 20 years. Alexander Rader deposes, in
Bourbon County, Ky., 20th August, 1813. Son of George Rader (signed
in German Räder).
McClenachan vs. Bacon--O. S. 332; N. S. 120--Involves affairs of
Edmond P. Bacon & Co. of Lunenburg (1810-1811), John, Edmund and
Mathew Pate of Bedford; Elijah and Washington McClenachan.
Nelson vs. Sharp--O. S. 333; N. S. 120--.
Smith vs. Smith--O. S. 333; N. S. 120--Bill by Daniel Smith individually
and as administrator of Jacob Smith; and as administrator of George
Gathy or Caty; Christiana Gathy or Caty, who was wife of George; Jacob
Hale and Eve, his wife. On 1st October, 1798, Christophel Smith made
his will and shortly afterwards died in Rockingham, leaving widow and
six children, viz: Jacob, John, Daniel Smith, Christiana (oratrix), Eve
(oratrix), Mary, who married Martin Burk, and widow Lavinia? (Lucinia?),
who died, and John Early, executor of Christophel, has removed
from the State. Christiana Caty is also dead. Henry Smith died 20 years
ago, intestate, under age; he was brother of Danl. Christopher Smith is
also dead, intestate and unmarried. Answer by John Smith and Martin
Burk in Montgomery County. Will of Christophel Smith of Rockingham
County. Wife, Lucenia; daughters, Eve, Christiana Caty, Mary Buck;
sons, Christophel, Henry, Jacob, John, Daniel. Dated 1st October, 1798.
Recorded in Rockingham, January, 1799.
John Smith and wife vs. Silas Hart's executors--O. S. 336; N. S. 121--
Bill, 1808, by John Smith and _____, his wife, of Rockingham. In latter
part of 1795 Silas Hart of Rockingham died, testate. Oratrix was wife of
testator. Silas left no children, but left a devise to the Baptist Association.
Bill alleges there was no such body, but some years ago David Jones,
attorney-in-fact for a Baptist Association in Philadelphia, brought suit in
Rockingham to recover the devise in which they failed. Orator claims this
devise. Silas Hart's heirs are, viz: Silas, Josiah, Joseph Hart and Edith
Hough, children of Joseph Hart, brother of testator; John, Betty, Nelly
Thomas, children of a sister of testator; Joseph and Silas Gilbert, children
of another sister; heirs of Oliver Hart, another brother. Answer by Silas
Hough, one of children, and heirs of Isaac Hough and Edith, who was
sister of Silas Hart. Will of Silas Hart dated 19th December, 1791, of
Rockingham. Wife; brother, Oliver Hart; William Hart, son of Nephew
John Hart, deceased; nephew, Silas Hough ; nephew, Silas Gilbert; nephew,
Silas Hart; nephew, Joseph Hart; nephew, Joseph Gilbert; legatee,
Alexander Hart Robertson; legatee, Silas Hart Smith; legatee, Alexander
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Robertson, son of wife's brother John Robertson, deceased; legatee, James
Shanklin; legatee, Baptist Association that for ordinary meets at
Philadelphia for education of youths of Baptist denomination who shall appear
promising for the ministry, always giving a preference to the descendants
of my father's family. Recorded in Rockingham, December, 1795. Nathan
Beans of Warminister, Bucks County, Penna., yeoman, aged 80, deposes,
8th June, 1820, at house of Thomas Hart in Warminister, knew Silas Hart,
who moved to Rockingham and died October, 1795. Silas was born in
Bucks County, Penna. He had two brothers, Joseph and Oliver, and two
sisters, Lucretia, first married to William Gilbert and afterwards to John
Thomas; and Edith, married Isaac Hough. Lucretia and Joseph died before
Silas. Joseph had four sons, viz: John, Silas, Josiah, Joseph, of
whom John died before his father and left issue, viz: William, John,
Elizabeth, Euphemia, of whom William is dead. John lives in Northampton
township, Bucks County. Elizabeth married Dr. Silas Hough. Euphemia
married Thomas Humphreys and lives in Montgomery County, Penna.
Silas lives in Warminister. Josiah is dead and has left issue, viz: Sarah,
married Wm. Shelmire living in Philadelphia; Elizabeth, married Arthur
Yerkis living in Southampton, Bucks County; Rebecca, married Wm. Miles
of same place and is now dead, leaving Amy, married to John Davis in
Southampton. Joseph is dead, leaving John, Lewis and Thomas living in
Warminister, and two daughters, Eliza Ann, married to David Marple and
living in Luzerne County, Penna., and Clarissa Maria living in Warminister.
Lucretia, sister of Silas, left 6 children, viz: Seth, Silas and Joseph
Gilbert, John, Elizabeth and Eleanor Thomas, of whom Silas Gilbert and
Elizabeth Watts (late Thomas) live in Philadelphia County. John Thomas lives
in Baltimore. Seth Gilbert removed to South Carolina many years ago.
Oliver Hart, brother of Silas, died in New Jersey, but was brought to
Southampton and buried. Edith Hough lived and died in Montgomery
County aforesaid; was buried at Southampton and devised her share of
property of her brother Silas to her son, Dr. Silas Hough, of Montgomery
County. Will of Edith Hough of Township of Montgomery, County Montgomery,
State of Pennsylvania. Widow; brother, Silas Hart of Virginia;
sons, Silas Hough, Thomas; granddaughter, Edith Hough, daughter of son
John; granddaughter, Susanna Crispin; granddaughter, Mary Dickinson;
daughter-in-law, Hannah Hough; grandchildren, viz: Charlotte Hough,
Mira Gilbert, Sara Hough, Nancy Hough; nephew, Joseph Hough. Dated
22d August, 1804. Codicil, 2d February, 1805. Mary Dickenson has lately
died, leaving Caroline Dickenson, who is daughter of Eli Dickenson.
Recorded, 16th April, 1805, in Montgomery County, Penna. Elizabeth Fobwell
(Follwell?) deposes, at same time and place, as Beans supra; aged 81;
same questions and answers; has heard that Oliver Hart had 5 children,
viz: John, Oliver, William Rogers, Eleanor and Mary Baker. Mary Baker
Hart married Benj. Merrill. Eleanor married a Mr. Screever of South
Carolina. Joshua Jones deposes, 4th September, 1820, before Vincent I.
Tapp, was well acquainted with the Rev. Oliver Hart, brother of Silas.
Oliver's daughter, Mary Baker, married Benj. Merrill and has lived for
several years near Lexington, Ky. Deponent knew her when she was
living with her father near Hopewell, New Jersey. Oliver had 5 children,
viz: Jno., Oliver, Ellen (who married Mr. Scriven of South Carolina),
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Mary Baker (Merrill), William Rodgers Hart. When married, Benj.
Merrill lived in New Jersey, thence he moved to South Carolina, thence
to Kentucky. 22d April, 1820, Joshua Jones was living in Pennsylvania.
He was husband of Eleanor, one of nieces of Silas. David Barton of
Fayette County, Ky., deposes, August, 1820 he knew late Rev. Oliver Hart
of Hopewell New Jersey. He died December, 1795, leaving children, viz:
John, William, Mary Baker (wife of Benj. Merrill). His children, Oliver
and Eleanor, died before him. George Hart deposes, same time and place,
he was well acquainted with both Oliver and Silas Hart. James Scout,
aged 82, deposes, same time and place, as Beans. John Hough, aged 64,
deposes, in Philadelphia, 2d June, 1820.
Rutledge vs. Kerr's representatives--O. S. 336; N. S. 121--Bill, 1812, by
James Rutledge. On 31st March, 1797, he bought land in Augusta from
James Kerr of Augusta, on Long Meadow, 6 acres. Kerr died 1811 without
having made title. His heirs are, viz: James Kerr, Thos. Givens and
Elizabeth, John Alexander Kerr, James Ramsey and Margaret, James
Laird and Jane, Nathaniel Kerr; all, except John and Alexander and Laird
and wife, live out of Commonwealth.
Vance vs. Vance's administrator--O. S. 335; N. S. 121--Bill, 1813.
Handle Vance of Rockingham died, intestate, leaving widow Elizabeth and
5 children, viz: Christey Vance, John, Solomon, and orators, William and
Handle Vance. Widow Elizabeth died 1811, intestate, leaving said 5
children. Abraham Peery deposes, 23d July, 1822, Handle Vance died about
25 years ago. Elizabeth was about 80 when she died. John Wright moved
from Rockingham to Redstone. Handle Vance went to Ohio and died
there. Widow Elizabeth was a midwife and made every now and then
a dollar. Mrs. Bowman was the principal midwife in the neighborhood.
July, 1822, Philip Vance, son of Chrisley Vance, deposes. July, 1822,
Solomon Vance, son of Solomon Vance, deposes, was 13 or 14 years old
when his grandmother died. William and Solomon Vance left Rockingham.
Deed, 15th September, 1808, by John Vance and Jane of Rockingham, heir
and representative of Handle Vance, to Solomon and Christy Vance, part
of two tracts, 186-1/2 acres on Linville's Creek, one of which was conveyed
to Handle by Joshua Wright and the other purchased of Susannah Wright.
Recorded in Rockingham, March, 1809. Deed, 8th June, 1772, by Joshua
Wright of Augusta to Handle Vance. Recorded in Augusta. Deed, 15th
July, 1801, by Susannah Wright (now Susannah Poulsell) and her son,
John Wright, of Rockingham, to John, William, Handle, Christopher, Solomon
Vance, heirs of Handle Vance and William Vance of Kentucky, 11-1/2
acres on Linville's Creek. Recorded in Rockingham, December, 1801.
Deed, 17th August, 1801, by William and wife Barbara Vance of Kentucky,
Garrett County, to Solomon and Christly Vance of Rockingham, William's
interest in 186-1/2 acres. Recorded in Rockingham, December, 1801. Deed,
19th November, 1805, by Handle Vance of Rockingham to John Chrisman
of Rockingham, Handle's interest in 186-1/2. Recorded in Rockingham,
November, 1805.
Whisler vs. Ewing--O. S. 335; N. S. 121--Bill, 1820. On 27th November,
1797, Henry Whisler bought of James Ewing 150 acres in Rockingham.
Ewing removed to Kentucky.
Sawyers vs. Sawyers--O. S. 337; N. S. 122--Bill, 1822, by Andrew
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Sawyers, executor of Sampson Sawyers, who died 1817, testate. In 1820
William Sawyers, one of sons of Sampson by the first marriage, who lives
in Alabama, claimed his share of the estate. In 1805 William was living in
Tennessee. Letter from Jas. Sawyers to William Sawyers, Alleghany
County, Covington, Dunlaps' Creek, Va., postmarked Springfield, I., 22d
July: Robertson County, Suphur Fork, 21st July, 1822. Dear Brother--
Brother Andrew, brother George. Your affectionate Brother, Jas. Sawyers.
Wieland vs. Sites, &c.--O. S. 337; N. S. 122--Copy of papers in High
vs. Skean. Bill by Jacob High, that on 22d December, 1800, Reuben
Skean bought of Peter Wieland of Rockingham 400 acres on Smith's Creek
formerly belonging to Godfry Haga. Wieland moved to Ohio and died,
leaving widow Barbara, who has since married Joseph Wolgemott, and
children, viz: Peter, John, George, Hannah, Godfry and Elizabeth, without
having made title. Orator bought from Skeane. One Haga, a relative of
Wieland, has ejected orator. 1st May, 1784, patent to Godfrey Hagey,
assignee of Martin Grider and Andrew Greer, 400 acres in Rockingham on
Smith's Creek. Bill filed 1821 by Peter, John, George, Godfrey and
Elizabeth Wieland, Martin Rabstock and wife Hannah, formerly Wieland;
Joseph Wolgemot and Barbara (who was widow of Peter Wieland), children
and representatives of Peter Wieland of Rockingham. Deed, 19th August,
1820, by Joseph Wohlgemuth and Barbara Weeland of Coshocton County,
Ohio, to Daniel Miller of Rockingham, Barbara being widow of Peter
Wieland and afterwards married Joseph and is since divorced. Conveys
dower interest.
Bourland vs. Dean--O. S. 342; N. S. 124--Bill, August, 1812, by William
Bourland and wife Mary, William Crawford and Margaret. John Kincaid
and Alice, James Kincaid and Elizabeth, James Anderson and Nancy, James
Venable and Sarah, Andrew McClung and Jean. The females are daughters
of John Dean, deceased, of Bath, who died 1810 or 1811 at age of nearly
90, testate. Suit against Wm. McC. Deane, the only other child to set aside
the will, and certain deeds. Will of John Dean. Wife, Agness; son, William;
daughter, Elizabeth, Elzse, Sarah, Jane; daughter, Margaret Crawford;
daughter, Molly Borland; daughter, Nancy. Dated 7th August, 1790.
Recorded in Bath, March, 1811. Deed, 10th April, 1807, by John Dean to
William Dean, 1,660 acres on Jackson's River joining Andrew Bourland.
Recorded in Bath, April, 1807. Deed, 9th April, 1806, by same to same,
1,661 acres on Mill Run and other branches of Jackson's River. Recorded
in Bath, April, 1806. William Ward deposes, in Bath, 17th July, 1813,
knew John Dean from time Wm. was a small boy. John was sheriff of
Bath. 1794. Wm. has lived in Kentucky. 22d January, 1814, Anthony
(Anton) Courtner deposes, in Lewisburg, at house and tavern of James
and Hugh McLaughlin. 22d January, 1814, Catherine Courtner deposes,
knew John 16 years before his death, living his neighbor. John McClenachan
deposes, John Dean died 20th November last, 3 years ago. 26th
February, 1814, Capt. Wm. Byrd deposes, in Botetourt, at house of Jno.
Allen, Sr., was born, raised and lived within two miles of John Dean.
3d November, 1821, John Byrd deposes, James Blackburn left the County
before death of Jno. Dean. James Venable left 10-12 years ago. 3d November,
1821, Alexr. McClenachan deposes, Lewis Myers left the County in 1803.
Thos. Barker left the County in 1803-4. Jas. Blackburn left the County in
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1808 or 3. 3d November, 1821, Andrew Bourland deposes, William Bourland
is his brother. Wm. moved to Kentucky. 26th October, 1822, Wm. Bourland
deposes, at house of Benj. Vance in Woodford County, Ky. 20th
May, 1813, W. H. Cavendish deposes, he knew Jno. Dean more than 40
years. 20th May, 1813, Alexr. McClintic deposes, he knew Jno. Dean more
than 30 years. 20th May, 1813, Henrietta Taylor deposes, she knew Jno.
Dean more than 20 years. 20th May, 1813, John Byrd deposes, he knew
Jno. Dean 45 years. 20th May, 1813, Jeremiah Burns, deposes, he was a
preacher.
Coil vs. Kee--O. S. 342; N. S. 124--Bill by Jacob Coil. Abraham
(Aaron) Kee of Pendleton died after 1815, leaving widow Catherine and
children, viz: James, Peggy, John, Josiah. Deed, 21st November, 1815,
by Jacob Coil and Catherine of Pendleton to Aaron Key, 142 acres conveyed
to Jacob by Jacob Hushaw and wife and Eve Hushaw; 30 acres conveyed
to Jacob by his mother, Hannah Coil, on South Branch; 200 acres
willed to Jacob by George Coil, deceased. Recorded in Pendleton, 5th
December, 1815. Jacob Coil moved to Montgomery County, Missouri.
Chrisman's executors vs. Biarly--O. S. 344; N. S. 124--Thos. Harrison
of Rockingham has removed to Tennessee.
Gwinn vs. Moore--O. S. 343; N. S. 124--Bill, 1822, by Evan Gwinn and
Elizabeth, his wife, and Lydia Porter, daughters of John Moore of
Rockingham, who died 1st December, 1819, testate. Will of John Moore of
Rockingham. Son, Thomas; son, Andrew; son, John; son, Amos; brother,
Joseph; daughter, Lydia; daughter, Clair; daughter, Mary; daughter,
Elizabeth; daughter, Madlene. Dated 13th July, 1818. Recorded in Rockingham,
December, 1819.
Freeman vs. Boyd's executors--O. S. 343; N. S. 124--Will of Dorsey
(Derry) Freeman, a negro of Botetourt. Wife, Aggy; son, Isaac, now a
slave of Mr. Jno. Beale.
King vs. King--O. S. 345; N. S. 125--Bill by Samuel King and John
Allen and Hannah, his wife, late King; brother and sister of half blood
of Wm. King, late of Abingdon, who died October, 1808, testate. Will of
James King of Washington County. Deceased brother, Wm. King, and
his wife Mary; wife, Sarah; 3 children, viz: Wm., Thos., Rachel Mary
Eliza. Dated 21st October, 1809. Recorded In Washington, 16th January,
1810.
Wise vs. Wise--O. S. 345; N. S. 125--Bill, 23d March, 1819, by David
Wise and Jacob Lamb and Susanna, late Wise; David and Susanna being
children of John Wise, Sr., deceased, of Rockingham, who died May,
1807, intestate, leaving widow Catherine and children, viz: John, John
Scroyer and Betsy, late Wise, living in Kentucky; Geo. Evilsizer and Eve,
his wife, living in Indiana; Michael and Abraham Wise, living in Rockingham.
Abraham will be of age in May, 1819. John, Jr., died in August,
1816, intestate, leaving a widow Polly and 8 infant children, viz: Sally,
William, John, Betsy, Polly, Cate, Peggy, Anne.
Peterfish vs. Monger--O. S. 347; N. S. 125--Will of John Monger of
Rockingham. Wife, Catherine; grandfather, William Monger; brothers,
Martin and Henry; children.
Thompson vs. Thompson--O. S. 349; N. S. 126--Bill, 1810, by John
Thompson, Jr. In 1805 orator was living in Louisa and went to Washington
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County to visit his mother and while there he proposed to purchase
land from Elijah Carpenter. His uncle, Jno. Thompson, was living in
Louisa and they together bought the land, and they both moved there.
Uncle John conveyed all his property to Wilson Quarles of Caroline and
sold his portion of the land to George Byars. Deed, 2d October, 1807,
by Elijah Carpenter and wife Elizabeth to John Thompson, Jr. and Sr.,
of Washington County, 400 acres in Washington County, corner Andrew
Smothers. Recorded in Washington District Court, 2d October, 1807.
Letter by John Thompson, C L, dated Louisa County, 30th April, 1805,
addressed to John Thompson, Washonton County: "Dear Nephew--
Your aunt went to see her sister Pleasants, but when she got there she was
dead 2 days. Brother Robert is married and also Richard Jones. John's
father is going to Rockingham on Dan River." Deposition by Patton
Thompson of Washington County, February, 1820, in the cause of Thompson
vs. Cloyd, viz: James Thompson vs. Gordon Cloyd and Henry Thompson.
Patton is brother of James and Henry Thompson. John Cloyd was
father-in-law of Henry Thompson. Bond by John Cloyd to James dated
1778. Henry sold his farm to Gordon Cloyd and moved to Tennessee.
Gordon Cloyd was son of Joseph Cloyd.
James Campbell vs. David Telford's heirs--O. S. 350; N. S. 127--Bill,
3d March, 1819. Many years ago orator bought from David Telford a
tract in Rockbridge, 254 acres and deed made 11th April, 1789. Telford
moved from the Commonwealth and is since dead. Orator sold to Benj.
Edsell. Telford died, intestate, without issue and unmarried. His heirs
are his brother and sisters, who live out of Commonwealth. Defendants
are, viz: Benj. Edsell, Andrew, John, Samuel and Polly Telford. Spa.
dated 11th March, 1823, to summon Ambrose Campbell and wife Dorcas,
Samuel Edsell and Rachel, widow of Benj. Edsill; Henry Birk and wife
Helen, James Edsell, Barton, Richard, Saml. and Rachel Edsill. In 1792
James Campbell was of Amherst.
John Carthrae vs. Wm. Lewis--O. S. 350; N. S. 127--Deed, 23d May,.
1814, by John Wayt and Susanna to John, one-half of saw mill which was
built in partnership by Gideon Morgan and Wm. Lewis on North River
near New Haven (a town established by Lewis in Rockingham and held a
lottery to sell the lots), which was conveyed to Wayt by Gideon Morgan
and Betsy, 28th September, 1809, and recorded in Rockingham. Recorded
in Rockingham, 3d May, 1815. Copy of "A scheme of New Haven Lottery."
Deed, 13th February, 1802, by William Lewis of Rockingham to
Gideon Morgan of Albemarle, right to take water across land from North
River for a mill. Recorded, March, 1803.
Stultz vs. McKinzey's executors--O. S. 353; N. S. 128--Deed, 5th
February, 1799, by Judith Fitzwater, widow and relict of John Fitzwater;
Thos. Fitzwater and wife Mary, heir apparent at law of said John Fitzwater
of Harrison County, Ky., to Thos. McKinsey of Rockingham, 131
acres in Brock's Gap, patented to Thos. West, June 10, 1760, and by him
conveyed to John, who died 17__, intestate, and 1/3 goes to widow and 2/3
to heir-at-law. Recorded in Rockingham, July, 1799. Deed, 5th February,
1799, by Thos. and Mary above, to Thos. McKinsey, 46 acres in Brock's
Gap, first patented to George McNeal, 1st September, 1780, and by McNeal's
executrix conveyed to said Thos. as only and sole heir of his father,
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John, 24th October, 1791, duly recorded. Recorded in Rockingham, July,
1799. Deed, __ November, 1826, by Henry Moyers and Margaret, his wife,
late widow, devisee and executrix of Thos. McKinsey, deceased, to Philip
Stultz, the 46 acres above (really 50 acres). Also the 130 acre tract (really
152 acres). Also 13 acres patented to McKinsey. Also tracts patented
to Henry Moyers, 6th April, 1824, on Brock's Gap River. Will of Thos.
McKenzie of Rockingham. Wife, Margaret. Dated 3d March, 1812. Recorded
in Rockingham, March, 1812.
Slavens vs. Ervine's administrator--O. S. 355; N. S. 128--Letter, 28th
January, 1818, by Robt. Ervin to Charles Ervin in Bath County on
Cowpasture. John Friel, who went from Bath, was murdered and the
murderer escaped to Santa Fe and took protection under Spanish government.
His widow is living on Strawberry; is married and has 2 children.
Keith vs. Yancey--O. S. 358; N. S. 129--Large number of deeds
recorded in Albemarle.
Zirkle's heirs vs. Zirkle--O. S. 358; N. S. 129--Bill, 1817, to set aside
will of Lewis (Ludwick) Zirkle of Rockingham made 10th July, 1814.
Complainants are children of Lewis, viz: George; Eve, wife of Jacob Roller;
Elizabeth, wife of Philip (Airy) Easech; Susanna, wife of John Higgs;
Rebecca, wife of George Rosenberger; Sarah, wife of Thos. Robinson;
Rachel, wife of Wm. Pence; Lewis (Ludwick), left wife Mary Magdalen;
daughter Catherine, who married Abram Peters; John, George, Madalene,
wife of George Hoop; Lewis, Daniel Zirkle, and complainants. Thos.
Moore, executor of Lewis Zirkle, answers February, 1817, he is 53 years old
and has known Lewis ever since he can recollect. Lewis Zirkle died 22d
January, 1815. 9th June, 1817, Abadiah Layton, aged 83, deposes, at
William McMahan's house in Harrisonburg, lived near Lewis 20 years. 9th
June, 1817, Andrew Bird, aged 62 years, ditto, knew Lewis over 40 years.
9th June, 1817, Dr. Jacob D. Williamson deposes, ditto. 9th June, 1817,
David Bruchart, aged 62, deposes, ditto. 9th June, 1817, Henry Phillips,
aged 32, deposes, ditto. Daniel Zirkle married his sister. 9th June, 1817,
Rev. John Klick (Gluck), aged 62, deposes, ditto. 9th June, 1817, George
M. Diniger (Denninger), aged 59, deposes, ditto, lived a neighbor to Lewis
near New Market. 18th June, 1817, Jacob Weaver, aged 40, deposes, ditto,
John Peters, aged 32, deposes, ditto, lived near Lewis from the time he can
remember. In 1814 deponent was in camp near Baltimore; is a grandson of
Lewis. 18th June, 1817, John Layton, aged 28, deposes, ditto. 18th June, 1817,
Philip Peters, aged 26, deposes ditto. 18th June, 1817, Elijah Moore, aged
40 deposes, ditto; is a mason by trade and moved to New Market in 1800.
18th June, 1817, William West, aged 34, deposes, ditto; George Zircle lived
in Tennessee, George married West's mother, who is now dead. 19th
June, 1817, John Moore, aged 56 years, deposes ditto; has known Lewis
since he has known anybody. 19th June, 1817, Francis Lybert, aged 50,
deposes ditto. 19th June, 1817, Thomas Moore, Jr., aged 33, deposes
ditto; was born near Lewis's place. 19th June, 1817, James Chapman,
aged 43 deposes ditto. Lewis Zircle, Jr., married his niece. 19th June,
1817, Thomas Robertson deposes ditto. Ezekiel Harrison lives in Christian
County, Tennessee.
Trigg and wife vs. Reuben Slaughter--O. S. 357; N. S. 129--Bill, 6th
August, 1808, by Clement Trigg and wife Sarah. On 17th of September,
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1775, Thomas Bullett made his will, devising to Sarah, then infant, land
on Kenawha. Orator and oratrix moved to the land and found it claimed
by defendant. The remainder of the tract was devised to Cuthbert Bullitt,
who is dead. On 24th October, 1805, Barbara Bullitt and Susannah
Redd certified that they believed Sarah Trigg to be the natural daughter of
Col. Thos. Bullitt on Martha Bronsant. Will of Thomas Bullitt of Fauquier.
Brother, Joseph Bullitt; devisee, Sarah Bronauant, daughter of
Martha Bronaunt; sister, Seth Combs; legatee, Benj. Harrison. Ditto
Cuthbert Combs. Brother, Cuthbert Bullitt. Dated 17th September, 1775.
Proved in Fauquier, 23d February, 1778.
Sheffet's administrator vs. Rankin's administrator--O. S. 357; N. S. 129--
William Johnston by his will in Augusta, dated 1808, bequeathed to his
half-sister Jane Shields, wife to Patrick Shields, living near mouth of
Missouri, £100. Patrick died 1809; Jane in 1811, in Illinois, leaving son
Nathaniel, who had many relations in Washington County, Va. Letter,
15th May, 1811, by David Dryden, Sr., to Mrs. Jane Shields: Dear
Sister--Has heard her husband is dead; her son-in-law Monson is dead.
The last he heard from son Wm. he was well; had a wife and three or
four children; he lives at New Dublin. Her brother, James Dryden, is
dead and her brother, William Johnson, is also dead. David's children have
left, except Nathaniel. Jonathan has moved to Duck River. Wm. and
Thos. live close by him. David, Jr., is married again and has a daughter.
Wm. has three sons; Thos. has 2 daughters. She is in her 69th year.
Power of attorney by George E. Carter, a native of Kentucky, son of Benj.
Carter and only heir of Elizabeth Shields, alias Elizabeth Carter, to Nathanl.
Shields to collect his interest in estate of Elizabeth Shields. Signed in
presence of James Dill, Esq.; Commandant of this part of the Province of
Taxes, viz: Nagadoches, 20th February, 1823. Ditto by Ira E. Cornelius,
late husband of Dorothy Shields, deceased, of Lawrence County,
Ala., to Nathaniel Shields of Green County, Ill., to collect interest under
will of Wm. Johnson of Virginia, 24th of November, 1823. Ditto by
Margaret, widow of James Shields, of Louisiana, to Nathaniel Shields of
Province of Texas. Dated Nachitoches, 11th March, 1823. Ditto by James
and wife Jane Thompson, and Patsey Monson of Green County, Ill., to
Nathl. Shields, to collect interest under will of Wm. Johnson, 21st October,
1823.
Pate vs. Spotts--O. S. 359; N. S. 130--Bill, 1820, by John Pate of
Bedford, that on 8th September, 1788, Henry and John Black Trent obtained
a patent for 4,290 acres in Greenbrier, of which Jno. B. was to have 1,500
acres--the choice. Henry sold his portion, 2,790 acres, to his son, Obadiah
H. Trent, on 9th April, 1794, from whom orator purchased. John B. sold
his part to John McCabe and John Haden, from whom in October, 1795,
orator purchased. Orator proposed to George Spotts of Botetourt to exchange
the 4,290 acres for 59-1/2 acres in Botetourt. Henry Trent died and
orator brought suit against his heirs in Amherst, and in 1805 obtained a
decree for a title. Deed, 21st May, 1805, by John Pate, of Botetourt,
to George Spotts, of Greenbrier; 4,290 acres. Recorded in District Court
of Sweet Springs, 21st May, 1805. John Harris deposes in Smith County,
Tennessee. Deed, 23d October, 1824; by Barbara Spotts, of Greenbrier,
widow of George Spotts, to John Pate, 170 acres, release of dower.
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