CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 24-33
by Lyman Chalkley
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Robert Harrold, John Buckhanna. Proved in Lincoln County, 21st February,
1786. Willis Green, C. C.
Evans vs. Hull--Deposition of Betsey Ensminger in Bath.
Rankin vs. Erwin--Bond by Richard Rankin to Jarrad Erwin, March,
1787. Affidavit that John Warren lives in North Carolina, 2d September,
1791.
SEPTEMBER, 1800 (A to G).
Commonwealth vs. Joseph Allen, late of Rockbridge County--Indictment
for challenging Charles Brooks, of Augusta, schoolmaster, to fight duel.
Beverley vs. John Prior Perkins--No inhabitant. William Wedderburn
was inhabitant of Amherst County, 25th June, 1796.
Cole vs. Morrison--Thomas Allen is about to remove out of the State,
26th July, 1800.
Commonwealth vs. James Maxwell--Appeal from Winchester District
Court from judgment of conviction for receiving bribe for appointing Henry
Bedinger Clerk of County Court of Berkley. Information filed 13th
October, 1798. District composed of Frederick, Berkley and Shenandore.
"Not guilty." William Magowan went to Pennsylvania to recover a legacy
due his wife.
Givin vs. Erwin--Writ of right. Rockingham. John Erwin and Ann, his
wife; Joseph Dictum and Rachel, his wife, against Benjamin Erwin,
Abraham Miller and Michael Miller. Writ, 28th February, 1793. Receipt for
Daniel Love's taxes. Copy of patent to Daniel Love, 250 acres, 5th
September, 1749, on Cook's Creek. Also original patent.
Thomas Fife vs. Dennis Callaghan--From Bath. Land on Dunlap's
Creek. Entry of documents, John Le Moyner.
APRIL, 1799 (D to I).
William Dryden vs. Richard Mathews--Covenant to Thomas Barber and
Samuel Irvine in Danville, Ky., to take depositions of William McDowell
and William Bufford. Notice to take depositions of above and Chesley
Calloway, and Nicholas Welch, inhabitants of Kentucky; of Calloway and
Welch to be taken at Barnets Town, on Green River. Joseph Barnet and
John Beard, Commissioners. Bond by Gideon Davenport, of Spottsylvania
County, to Larkin Stanard, 18th October, 1781. Dryden lives in Kentucky,
2d April, 1790. Deposition of William Crutchfield before Thomas Barbee,
in Danville, Ky., July, 1794, says he knew Gideon Davenport, who lived in
upper end of Caroline or lower end of Spottsylvania, about 1779 and
then owned several slaves. Gideon died in Chesterfield County about fall
of 1788, leaving no property. Deponent William was raised in Caroline
County. William Buford deposes that Richard Mathews was often at his
house in Lincoln County, Kentucky, in 1791, and offered to sell him a bond
on Gideon Davenport, who, he represented, was living in Cumberland
District, North Carolina. Richard Mathews also offered to trade a bond of
a certain Colonel Washington in Charleston, S. C., and Richard said
afterwards he believed the same Colonel Washington was hung.
Sarah Dixon, infant, by Archibald Dixon, next friend, vs. Mathew
Robertson--Breach promise marriage.
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Donaghe vs. John Kyle, of Rockingham, heir-at-law of William Kyle,
deceased--Writ to Rockingham, 31st July, 1797. Plea in abatement shows
that William Kyle left two elder brothers, then living in Ireland, the
eldest named Charles and second named James, who were both alive when the
defendant came from Ireland, which was several years after the death of
William, brother of defendant. William died about 1781. Bond by William
Kyle, James Blair and James Donago, all of Augusta County, to James
Todd, of Macklenburg, North Carolina, 2d August, 1778. The bond is
headed State of North Carolina.
Gamble & Grattan vs. Andrew Hamilton's estate--From Bath. Account
for necessaries furnished Andrew, son of Colonel Andrew Hamilton, running
from 1795.
Guyer vs. Fultz--Bond by Frederick Fultz, of Shenandoah County, 14th
April, 1795. Test: Michael McCann.
Gamble, &c., vs. Thomas Milholland, of Bath--Bond, 30th July, 1795.
Huston vs. Susanna Feemster--Bath County. Susanna was daughter of
Thomas Feemster.
Gabriel Jones vs. John Makall--Ejectment in Rockingham. Served 30th
July, 1798. Court order, 7th September, 1798, returned, "dead."
Jackson vs. Christian--Receipt for four half Joes--supposed to
be $32.
EXECUTIONS.
SEPTEMBER, 1801 (A to R).
Boggas vs. Sprowl--Deposition taken in Blount County, Tennessee, 1800,
of John Ewing. In 1790 he went with William Sprowl down into the
Tennessee country and helped him build a cabin; planted a crop. Also of
Mathew Wallace. Also George Townsley, taken before J. Houston, James
Gillespy, James Campbell, James McNutt.
Oliver's administrator vs. John Carter Littlepage and Richard Snead--
Bath County.
David Ker vs. Crawford & Slater--From Rockingham. Defendants lived
in Greenbrier.
Justice of Rockbridge vs. Buchanan's executors--Suit to recover money
paid by mistake. Receipt by William Brice, 3d August, 1786, for part
payment for building courthouse. Suit involves settlement of account for
building the Rockbridge Courthouse.
Lewis Bible vs. William Bryan--Both of Rockingham County, 1797.
Commonwealth vs. John Davis, of Bath County (merchant)--Libel on
Butler Stonestreet, tavern keeper, together with his family, viz: Wife,
Mary Stonestreet; three daughters, Eleanor, Ann and Elizabeth.
Commonwealth vs. Timothy Forehand--Larceny. Defendant from Rockbridge.
Also vs. John Forean (Forehand).
Commonwealth vs. Vance--Indictment for rescue. Robert Steele, of
Greenbrier.
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JUDGMENTS.
SEPTEMBER, 1802 (A to R).
Commonwealth vs. Gorden Hogshead--Libel on John McKenny (or
"Solomon"), not a true bill.
Commonwealth vs. William Lyle Thompson--A. and B. Charles Brooks,
schoolmaster.
Commonwealth vs. Moses McCue--Moses McCue, Deputy Sheriff; John
Guthery, Jr., laborer; David Bush, laborer, broke into William Kennerley's
house and beat him. David Bush no inhabitant. William is confined in jail
on civil process and writ habeas corpus, issued to bring him before
Grand Jury to testify.
Commonwealth vs. John Shelley--Libel on James McKenney and his
family, viz: Daughter, Mary Herdman; wife, Nancy McKenney; son,
Thomas. James McKenney, of parish of Bath, prosecutor.
Dunkenson, et ux., vs. Moore--Ejectment from Rockingham. Thomas
Dunkerson and Lucretia Dunkerson, his wife, heirs-at-law of Thomas
Moore, deceased, six plantations, containing 1,700 acres. Defendants are
Reuben, John and Thomas Moore. Copy of patent by Fauquier to Thomas
Moore, 26th July, 1765, 200 acres on Smith's Creek, between Davison's,
Philips' and Rambo's lands, Buchanans' Cor. Same by Botetourt to Thomas
L. Moore, 12th May, 1770, 190 acres on Smith's Creek, Michael Bowyer's
line, Thomas Looker's line. Same by same, to Thomas Moore, 12th May,
1770, on Smith's Creek, corner J. Woodley land; John Philips, corner.
Same by Fauquier to Valentine Sevear, 200 acres on Smith's Creek, crossing
Daniel Jones' Branch, 27th June, 1764. Consideration is importation of
four persons, viz: James Porteus, John Poe, Patrick McDonald
and Daniel Warner. Patent by Gooch, 12th January, 1746, to James
Wood, for 370 acres on Smith's Creek. Patent by Fauquier, 31st October,
1765, to Thomas Looker (Lobker ?) for 68 acres on Long Meadows or
North River Shan. Deed by Thomas Loker, of Rockingham, 17th February,
1791, to Thomas Moore, Sr. Thomas Loker. Test: Reuben
Moore, Thomas Loker, Jr., Philip Counce, recorded Rockingham, 27th June,
1791. 20th August, 1801, jury, John Carthrea, Jr., George Rader, Jacob
Bear, Mathias Anson, Michael Lohr, James Green, George Chrisman, David
Caldwell, John Crotzer, Casper Mifford, Evan Thomas, Alexander Graham.
Jury find Thomas Moore died intestate, 1797, leaving plaintiff, Lucretia,
and defendants, his only children, appeal to Supreme Court, and their
appeal dismissed. Judgment for plaintiffs.
Daniel Fall vs. William Varner--Defendant returned, no inhabitant of
Bath.
Richard Greaves vs. George Shaw--Both of Bath County, 6th July, 1792.
SEPTEMBER, 1803 (A to C).
Commonwealth vs. Thomas Lewis, James Blackburn, William Sulcer,
Michael McAlney, John Baxter, Adam McCule. Indictment for riot in
Bath. Summons for William Graham, High Sheriff of Monroe Co.
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Blackburn returned, no inhabitant in Augusta and Bath. Defendants
assaulted Moses, David and James McCue, and Thomas Wilson, and rescued
Charles Rodgers out of their custody.
Commonwealth vs. Robert Bailey--Indictment for exhibiting Pharoah
table at tavern of William Chambers, in Staunton.
Commonwealth vs. Jacob Woolwine--For abducting Mary Baylor, daughter
of Jacob Baylor, aged 15 years. Certificate by Jacob Baylor that above
have since been married and have Jacob's consent, 1st April, 1803.
Commonwealth vs. Garber--John Canote, Sr. and Jr. Charge is that
Christian Garber took illegal fees from them.
Blake vs. McCall--Bond by John Mackall, of Prince George County,
Maryland, to Joseph Blake, of Calvert County, Maryland, executor of
Richard Blake, deceased, 15th August, 1788. From Rockingham County.
SEPTEMBER, 1816 (A to B).
Alexander vs. Halbert McCluer--Case for obstructing stream and
causing back flow on plaintiff's land on 19th September, 1811. Benjamin
Hall is about to remove from Commonwealth. Deposition of Benjamin Hall
at house of Christian Peters, in Peterstown, Monroe County, 18th October,
1814.
SEPTEMBER, 1816 (A to B).
Timothy Hartigan vs. Thomas Boyd's administrator--Bond between
plaintiff and defendant, 1797. Writ endorsed. T. Boyd is dead; suit wished
in name of his administrator. George Reed is administrator of Boyd, who
died intestate; people of name of White, in Kentucky, are his heirs. Boyd
was related to the Whites through his mother.
APRIL, 1800 (A to C).
Cowdon vs. Gamble--Mrs. Martha Cowdon vs. Robert Gamble. John
Griffin and Elizabeth, his wife, late Elizabeth Wilson (daughter of Samuel
Wilson and Martha). Involves lot 4, in Staunton. Martha pleads infancy.
Martha Wilson, daughter of Samuel, married Patrick McDivit.
Commonwealth vs. McCauley--Smallpox was raging in Staunton, March,
1797.
Commonwealth vs. Obediah Dew Williams--Horse stealing. James and
Isaac Hays, brothers.
James Burnsides vs. John Wilson, Martha Ewing, James Ewing--James
Burnsides, of Montgomery County.
SEPTEMBER, 1803 (M to Z).
Gideon Morgan vs. John Cooper and Mary, late Mary Bickle--Debt.
Writ, 5th March, 1803. Bond by Mary Bickle, 23d September, 1800.
John Mohler vs. Richard Hiden--No inhabitant, 23d November, 1802.
Thomas Macon vs. Thomas Lyons--No inhabitant, 18th November, 1802.
Elizabeth Moore vs. Jesse Harrison--Breach promise marriage.
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Kennedy vs. McChesney--David Campbell and his wife are about to remove
out of State, 16th October, 1802. From Rockbridge. James McChesney, father
of Robert.
Moore vs. Pattison--Deposition of Agness Armstrong and Thomas Masterson
at house of James Lockhart, in town of Monroe, Botetourt County.
Cartwright and Patterson were brothers-in-law. Patterson married
Cartwright's sister. Thomas Masterson lives in Botetourt.
Reburn & Frame vs. Campbell--John, James, John Reburn Redy, Thomas
Brooks and Robert Reburn, infants, and devisees, under will of John
Reburn, deceased.
Hugh Tiffany vs. Richard Ready. No inhabitant, Rockbridge.
Thomas Wilson vs. Richard Woodruff--Rockbridge, Deposition Hon.
Mathew McAllister, Ergin Savannah. Wilson kept the Red House Tavern,
on main road from Lexington to Staunton, in June, 1799.
EXECUTIONS.
APRIL, 1801.
Estill vs. Ramsey--Deed, 5th June, 1739, Beverley to James McClure, of
Orange County, 108 acres in Beverley Manor, George Robinson's line. Test:
James Porteus, Thomas Wood, John Latham. Declaration: Samuel Estill
and Jane, formerly Jane Teas, daughter of William Teas, vs. John Ramsay.
Memorandum of deed from Beverley to John Hart, dated 23d, 24th July,
1740, George Robinson's line, corner Beverley Manor line. Deposition, 13th
October, 1792. John Dalhouse. John Finley, aged above 60 years. Deponent
went to school in 1747 in the house mentioned by Thomas Turk in his
depositions. The house was on James McClure's land. Andrew Steel, aged
about 56 years. Silas and John Hart were brothers and first purchasers.
Andrew McClure, son of James McClure, under whom Ramsey claims. Andrew
said he was present at the first running of the line for Hart. William
Finley. Samuel Steel. Andrew Ramsey, aged 47. Deed, 24th February,
1740. Daniel Manahan, of Orange County, to Joseph Teas, 900 acres in
Beverley Manor. Cor. Joseph Tees and Andrew McClure, Beverley Manor line.
John Hart's line, James McClure's line. Test: G. Home, John Pickins,
William Williams. Deed, 21st February, 1738. Beverley to Daniel
Monahan, of County Augusta. Test: Richard Winslow, John Lewis, John
Newport. Depositions 5th March, 1801. Andrew Steel, aged 58, son of
Samuel. Andrew Ramsey, aged 50. John Ramsey, father to defendant.
James Steel, aged 63, son of Samuel. Original deed, James McClure to
John Ramsey. Original deed, Beverley to John Hart, 1740. Deposition
Thomas Turk, aged 88 years, taken October 1798. He helped to build a
schoolhouse about 50 years ago at the foot of the hill in the tenant's
meadow; it was on McClure's land. Original deed, McClure to Ramsey, 1762.
Original patent, Dunwiddie to Joseph Teas, August, 1756, 200 acres in
Rockfish Gap.
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JUDGMENTS.
SEPTEMBER, 1800 (H to Z).
Jean Duff, Susannah Duff and Isaiah Duff, infant heirs of Roger Duff,
deceased, vs. John McClure--Rockbridge County. Ejectment. Patent by
Wood to plaintiffs, 198 acres in Rockbridge, on Buffalo, 1799.
Mary Ann Henry, infant, vs. Alexander McCormick--Slander.
William Graham vs. William Hartsook--Ejectment. Deposition, 1781, of
Alexander Blair, brother of James Blair. They were chain coiners about
40 years ago.
SEPTEMBER, 1793 (A to F).
Donaghe vs. Ailer--James Oliver, Abbeville County, South Carolina, 20th
September, affirms he never made claim to the waters of Naked Creek
belonging to Anthony Oaler.
Commonwealth vs. Fitzgerald--Judgment in larceny. Burnt in hand and
discharged.
Michael Fackler vs. William Chambers and Jacob Geiger--Ejectment from
lot 10 in Staunton.
William Dinwiddie vs. Daniel Finley--Bond by defendant to plaintiff,
both of Augusta, 5th October, 1790.
Byrd, assignee, vs. Aaron Hughes--Bond by Aaron Hughes, of Conwell
County, State of Franklin, to James Hubbart, of same place, 21st October,
1785. Commission to take depositions of Mark Jordan, James Cunningham
and Andrew Greer, Sr., inhabitants of the territory south of Ohio River
April 2, 1793. Commission is addressed to George Dougherty, Andrew
Henderson, John Blackburn, Landon Carter and James Stuart. Ceded territory
of United States south of Ohio, Jefferson County. Affidavit before
Parmenus Taylor and Garret Fitz, by James Cunningham, 23d March, 1793.
Deposition of Mark Jordan (Jreden ?) in Jefferson County, territory south
of Ohio, 15th August, 1793, that Aaron authorized his son, Abraham, to
sign the bond. Deposition of Andrew Greer, in Washington County, same
territory, 19th August, 1793.
All vs. Peck--Peter Rush and Andrew Cutler, Elders of ye Rev. Peter
All, declare John Yountsin is about to go to Pennsylvania, where he
resides, 1792. Defendant says All was expelled from his congregation in
Pennsylvania on account of his relations with women.
Commonwealth vs. John Bullet--From Rockingham. Condemned to death
for grand larceny. Reprieved by Governor Henry Lee.
SEPTEMBER, 1796 (A to G).
Fletcher vs. Kelso--Eleanor Fletcher, heiress of Rev. John Hindman,
conveyed Hindman's land to Fletcher. Deed was executed long
potesior to death of her husband, John Fletcher, when she was
femme sole. She was sister of whole blood of John Hindman. Original
deeds from Beverley to Hindman recorded in General Court, 17th April,
1745. Depositions by
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Margaret McCutchen, Jean Martin and Agness Harvey as to relationship
between John Hindman and Eleanor Fletcher. Original deed Eleanor Fletcher
to son, Job Fletcher, 1790, recorded Rockbridge. James Elliott says his
father, William Elliott, is 93 years old, 12th July, 1792.
APRIL, 1797 (A to K).
Henry King vs. William Johnston--23d September, 1795. John Crips is
enlisted in the United States Army and about to march.
George Keezell, of Rockingham, vs. John Crookshanks, of Shenandore--
Contract for sale of land near the town. George has laid out in Rockingham
County, 1787.
Zachariah Johnston vs. James Caruthers--Slander. Rockbridge. Defendant
said plaintiff had forged a record from Virginia and had Christian
Lookenbill arrested in Pennsylvania.
John Erwin vs. Samuel Erwin--Rockingham, Slander. John Erwin deposeth,
15th August, 1793: In year 1776 plaintiff (Samuel Erwin) came
to defendant's father's house and told defendant that himself and his
brothers, Benjamin, Andrew, John and William Erwin, had come to agreement
to value the land their father formerly possessed at £300, and that Samuel
Erwin and his brothers, Benjamin and Andrew, had purchased the shares
belonging to John and William Erwin. Deposition of Thomas Woodall,
25th March, 1797: John Erwin was a man of good character, but some persons
spoke badly of him. Thomas is about to remove to Kentucky.
Edward Erwin vs. Alexander Curry--Mary Curry, a witness in Pendleton
County, deposes that a number of years ago her father, the present
defendant, called on her uncles, viz: Benjamin, Samuel and Andy, to give
their bonds for her grandmother's maintenance. Thomas Woodell deposes,
24th March, 1797: In April, 1795, defendant told Edward Erwin, son of
plaintiff, &c.
James Dillard, Jr., vs. Jonathan Kerns--Bond by Jonathan, of Rockbridge
County, to James Dillard, Sr., of Amherst. £40, 17th February, 1794.
Allison vs. Kennedy--Special verdict. Mentions patent to William
Russell in year 1740. William Russell owned land in Beverley Manor prior
to 1740. In 1742, 27th May, William conveyed his lands to Joseph
Bloodworth, Joseph's will, dated 3d October, 1743, wife, Mary Bloodworth,
devise to Mary Margaret Kennerley, wife of Thomas Kennerley. After
Joseph's death, widow Mary married Michael Lawler. Thomas and Mary
Margaret sold land to James Kennerley, but died before making deed, and
Thomas, eldest son and heir; John Kennerley and Mary, his wife, conveyed
the land to James. James Kennerley died, June, 1797. Survey was made for
Russell, 1739.
1796 (A to M).
Edward Erwin vs. William Stevenson--Libel,
Joseph Bell vs. George Craig--Signature of Joseph to contract to allow
George to build mill.
Casper Mefford vs. Mathias Amon, Mathias Dout, Adam Bowlas, Jacob
Kronck, Jacob Scott, Robert Mallory, Jacob Whitmore, James Beard, Martin
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Whitmer, Jacob Willberger, John Willberger, Adam Howe, Joseph Sevely,
Daniel Williams, Joseph Long, John Kiblinger, Mathias Willberger, Michael
Earmin, John Wideck, John Slasher, Peter Hoe, Jacob Koe, Valentine
Softly, John Baker--Petition for road in Rockingham, 1793, from Mathias
Amon's Mills crossing, North River, at Coal's Ford, near Jacob Scott's,
thence to Rockfish Road, near Peter Kiblinger's. John Carthrae, John
Kiblinger, William Trorabaugh, Alexander Fisher, affidavit viewers. Road
passes through lands of Mathias Ockeltree, Thomas Hannah, John Baker,
Casper Mefford, Jacob Scott, James Beard, Samuel Baker, Valentine Softly.
Samuel Miller vs. Gawin Hamilton--Uriah Gartin and Robert Ralston
are about to remove to Kentucky, 6th October, 1795. Signatures Benjamin
Hamson, William Herring, John Rice, 8th October, 1795.
McPheeters vs. Donaldson--Alexander McPheeters, Jr., and Jane
McPheeters are about to remove to Kentucky, 1795, 4th September.
SEPTEMBER, 1802 (H to Z).
Hughart vs. Adams--Road appeal from Augusta. On 20th February,
1798, following inhabitants of ye Great Calf Pasture, petitioned to change
the river road: Thomas Hughart, John Montgomery, Archibald Kinkead,
James Gwinn, Jacob Peck, Thomas Kinkead, William Kinkead, Joseph
Gwinn, Thomas Gwinn, James Fulton, William Moore, Samuel Black, Peter
Simpson, William Yeuel, Samuel Neil, William Steele, Thomas Philips,
Adam Hickle.
McPheeters vs. Moffett--Involves land conveyed to Beverley to Crockett,
26th February, 1740. Copy of deed. Deed, Robert Crockett and Margaret
to William McPheeters, 23d November, 1743. Deed Robert Crockett and
wife, same. William McPheeters, demandant, is son of above William
McPheeters. Deposition James McClery, taken in Fayette County, Kentucky,
third Monday June, 1798: In the Spring of 1742 he settled in Augusta
County within 3 miles of lands in dispute. He lived in Augusta until
October, 1785. Deposition before Samuel Blair, J. P., J. Bell, Elij Poage,
George Trotter. John Brownlee deposes in Augusta, 3d July, 1798, that he
has lived where he now lives since 1st November, 1740; he has always been
a member of that society, and is nearly related to John Moffett, the
defendant. John Tate also deposes that he has lived where he now lives for
53 years in October last, and had been acquainted with the lands for two
years before he came to live in the neighborhood. Captain Samuel
McPheeters deposes at same time that he has lived in and near where he now
lives since 1741. Mathew Wilson deposes at same time that he has lived
near where he now lives 60 years. John Young lived on the plantation 55
years ago and upwards.
McPheeters vs. Moffett--Original deed, William McPheeters, Sr., to
William McPheeters, Jr., 1755. Copy deed, Beverley, to William Vance, 23d
July, 1740. Deposition of Margaret Brown, 25th August, 1798: She lived
on the land in dispute 60 years ago. Memorandum, 1790-91. Memorandum
for Mr. Williams. Enquire after Elliott Rutherford, executor to his
brother, Thomas Rutherford, who died about 20 years ago. Spencer Hill
married Mary Rutherford, daughter of Thomas Rutherford, deceased, and her
fortune is in the hands of Elliott, who lives about one mile from
Rockingham
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Courthouse. Joseph Borden, letter to Cosen Jacob Peck. Cuthbert
Bullett's letter. Alexander Stuart's letter, 12th February, to Mr. John
Wilson, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, says John is eldest son and heir of
George Wilson, deceased, who sold a lot in Staunton to Mr. Mathew Reid.
Part of purchase money is due which Archibald offers to pay upon making
a deed. James Russell's letter, 24th March, 1791, brother of Joseph
Russell. Edward Day's petition for help in support of his family, three
children, one an idiot. Edward is old and infirm. 14th April, 1791. W.
Erwin's letter to William Anderson, 17th March, 1791. William is brother
of Samuel Anderson. Owen Owens' letter, 29th July, 1791, to James Lyle.
APRIL, 1804 (S to Z).
Andrew Shanklin vs. Elizabeth Francis--Slander, from Rockingham.
Daughter Betty. Declaimant recites he is "an old man, the father of a
family, an honest, sober, and has been generally believed, a religious
man, a teacher of the ignorant, eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame;
a magistrate, a terror to the evil doer, but a praise to those who do
well," &c.
Scott vs. Moore & Parris--Defendants, operators of Nancy Furnace, in
Rockbridge. Contract of partnership, 1798, for seven years.
Peggy Thompson vs. Robert White--Breach promise marriage.
James Houston and Cornelius Alexander, guardians of orphans of George
Weir, deceased, vs. James Mitchel, executor of last will and testament of
James Beard, deceased--Suit on arbitration to determine a legacy left by
James Beard to his daughter, Jane (Weir ?). Arbitrators decided that
Mitchell shall pay to the plaintiffs £22 on or before Jane's eldest child
arrives at full age. Dated 21st November, 1786.
Wilkinson vs. Hunter--Patent, 1st August, 1772, to John Wilkinson for
400 acres on South River and on Beverley's patent line; cor. Henry Dawson,
cor. Edward Hall.
APRIL, 1806 (A to B).
Brannen vs. Fawcett--Henry Lewis, son of John Lewis, 26th August,
1806.
Peter R. Beverley vs. John Doake--Deposition of Thomas Mitchell. 14th
October, 1805, aged 73, says: Samuel Doak lived on the land in dispute
upwards of sixty years ago and John has lived on it ever since Sam's
death. Deposition of Hugh Fulton, 14th October, 1805, aged 77, says: He
was acquainted with Samuel, father of John.
West vs. Byrd--Certified copy will of Andrew Byrd, dated 27th February,
1788. Probated 28th January, 1799, Rockingham County. Wife, Mary;
daughter, Catherine Circle; place where she now lives. Son, Andrew Bird.
Granddaughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Catherine and Nancy West. Grandson,
William West; place where his mother lives; infant. Son Abraham.
Deposition of William West and his wife Mary, 15th August, 1805, in Greene
County, Tennessee, says: The negro in question was given to James West
in 1773, about one year and a half after James and Caty West were married;
Andrew Bird was hurt by a fall from a horse, and there was question
whether he was of right mind afterwards. Andrew Bird's daughter, Katy
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West. Her husband was James West. Administration was granted in
Rockingham, 25th November, 1782, to Catherine West on estate of James
West. Appraisement (copy filed) 10th September, 1783. Deposition of James
West, of Hawkins County, Tennessee, 15th August, 1805. Children and
heirs of James West, viz: Daniel Bealer and Polly (Mary), Catty and
William. Bird had a negro wench, Sall, for several years before he sold
her to the Baptist Society.
SEPTEMBER, 1789.
Thomas Brown vs. Brown's executors--receipt, 23d May, 1771, by
Thomas to Peter Hanger, for part pay of a certain tract of 210 acres,
formerly bought in partnership between Thomas' father and Thomas Garner,
now both deceased. Test: John Dickinson. John Handley.
APRIL, 1801 (A to H).
Augustine Argenbright vs. Samuel Merritt--Contest over probate of will
of Catherine Merritt, with copy of will dated 24th July, 1799. "To friend
Augustine Argenbright, all real and personal estate left by her former
husband, Valentine Cloninger."
Peter Ahl vs. Samuel Meek--Peter Ahl, doctor.
James Brown vs. Thomas Sawyers--13th September, John Thompson and
James Tomlinson intend shortly to decamp or emigrate from this State.
Dunlap (John, son of John, Rockbridge) vs. Dunlap (John, son of
Robert)--Slander.
Major Dowell, agent for Abraham Clemens, of the State of Pennsylvania,
vs. Mathew Shaw--Ejectment.
Major John Hays vs. James McClung--William Carson, Robert Davis
and Temple Davis are, 8th September, 1798, about to remove out of this
district, and perhaps out of the State.
SEPTEMBER, 1804 (R to Z).
Betsey Shanklin (a single woman), alias Betsey Murray, infant, by
Andrew Shanklin, next friend, complains of Ezekiel Logan and Margaret,
his wife.
Shipman vs. Huston--Bill of sale by Walter Greenfield to Jonathan
Shipman, of Rockingham County for a negro boy devised to Walter's wife,
late Frances Holland McKall, by her father, John McKall, deceased.
Polly Snider, infant, vs. William Headrake--Affidavit that William has
gone to New (?), Pennsylvania, 11th March, 1804.
APRIL, 1807 (R to Z).
Hugh Donaghe vs. Samuel Rankin--Deposition John Duerson on 2d
December, 1806, at house of Jacob Rondaboush, at the Sign of the Cross
Keys, in County of Rockingham. John is about to depart to some part of
Kentucky, 8th November, 1806. Signature of Charles Lewis.
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