CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 34-41 by Lyman Chalkley http://www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley APRIL, 1805 (F to P). John Fletcher vs. Alexander Dunlap and Jane--Slander. From Rockbridge. Affidavit, 7th April, 1800, that John is an inhabitant of Kentucky. Bartholomew Fryatt vs. Thomas Kerr--James Quigley, of Rockbridge. Special bail, 24th July, 1806. In 1806 James Quigley bought land in Rockbridge. David Rapp swears in Rockbridge County, 3d June, 1806, that in September last he was at the house of Bartholomew Friatt, who then lived in Chilicothe, in Ohio, and he still lives there. Charge was that Bartholomew took two of Thomas' horses with him when he went from Quigley's. Gamble vs. Mann--Bond. Archibald Mann and Lewis Myers, of Bath County, to Leonard Fisher, of Augusta, 14th October, 1801. Test: Valentine White, John Bird, Jr. John Harrison and Gracey vs. Reuben Harrison (of Smith's Creek)-- Rockingham, 1803. George Hairston vs. Flemstead Perkins--Bond of Flemstead Perkins, of Henry County, to plaintiff, 5th June, 1800. Thomas Milhollan vs. Balser King--Defendant is about to remove to Kentucky, 3d April, 1802. Hinkle vs. Brown--Record of suit James McIlhenny vs. Charles Rodgers, from Bath. Johnston vs. Bailey--Applicant's bond signed by Robert Bailey, Edward Burk, John Backensto, Vincent Tapp, Joseph Pippitt, Joseph Points. William Miller vs. John McKenny, son of James McKenny--Case. Writ, 15th November, 1802. Deposition of John Allison, 9th April, 1805. Last spring a certain Jonathan More, formerly of Scuffle Town, near Richmond, called at house of deponent. George Crawford vs. William McGuinness--Contract of lease, 1793, between plaintiff, of Augusta, and defendant, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. APRIL, 1796 (N to Z). Peter Rolaur vs. Henry Butt--Ejectment. Rockingham, 1795. Grant, 27th August, 1783, by Benjamin Harrison, Governor, to Peter Rolaur, assignee of Jacob Hornberry, 65 acres by Survey, dated 7th December, 1769, on north side North River, top of Funk's Hill. Richard Mathews vs. John McDougal--Deposition, 3d February, 1795, of Samuel Greenlee, of Lincoln County, Kentucky, before James Davis, William Montgomery and John Craig. It was reported that Greenlee had been killed by the Indians, but this was disproved. William Hogshead about to remove to Kentucky, 9th April, 1793. Depositions William Hogshead and John Gardner at house of William Gilham, in Staunton, 21st April, 1789. Deposition of Susannah Griffith, 29th March, 1794: Was daughter of Robert Witherow, who was a miller at Mossey Creek. Evan Griffith, Susannah Griffith and Samuel Witherow intend to remove from the State 4th September, 1795. Peter Neigh, assignee Christian Hunsacre, vs. Nicholas Earhart--Bond by defendant, 23d May, 1772, of Hanover Township, Lancaster County, 34 Pennsylvania, farmer, to Christian Hunsacre, in Bethel Township, same county, farmer. Peter Wiley vs. Thomas Scott--Ejectment. Rockbridge. 120 acres on Collier's Creek, copy of grant, 3d November, 1750, to Samuel Patten; 100 acres on a branch of Buffalo Creek of James River, William Hall. SEPTEMBER, 1805 (S to Z). Mary Switzer, infant, by John Switzer (father), vs. Daniel Killson. Jacob Swoope vs. Reuben and William Kennerly--Ejectment. July, 1803. There was a coal pit on the land in dispute. Involves 249 acres on South River. Dr. James R. Willson vs. John McMullin--Libel. Slander. Rockbridge. Publication in the "Rockbridge Repository," published in Lexington by defendant. SEPTEMBER, 1795 (L to W). James Patterson vs. Francis Bell--Trespass. Vanscone vs. Gladden--Deposition in Wythe County, 24th April, 1793, of Lucretia Vanscoyoe (Vanscoit) before James Campbell, says: In 1792 robbers came to the house of James Dougherty, in Rockbridge, whose housekeeper she was, and mistreated her. APRIL, 1802 (M to Z). Samuel Miller vs. Smith Lofland--Deposition of Plummer Thurston, 17th August, 1801, at house of Peggy Thurston, in King and Queen County. Plummer is son of Peggy. Deposition at same place and time of Peggy Thurston, aged about 54 years: In 1798 she sold the slave to Samuel Jesse, of Middlesex. She employed physicians for the slave, viz: One negro doctor and two women doctors, "whom had been much approved of in many cases of sickness." Deposition of Philip Sears at same time and place. Messick vs. Ingram--1st September, 1801, Abraham Ingram and Elizabeth Ingram, of Bath County, are about to remove from the State of Virginia. Peter Piper vs. Peter Hartley--Defendant in 179_, in County of York, Pennsylvania, was indebted to plaintiff. Certificate by Benjamin Wright, "member of the Abolition Society for the relief of five negroes unlawfully held in bondage," 14th December, 1779, that the negro was brought from Maryland to Pennsylvania, contrary to law of Pennsylvania, and was, therefore, free. SEPTEMBER, 1803 (D to L). Kerr vs. Dixon--Involves courses of Beverley Manor. Copy of Beverley Manor Patent, 1736. SEPTEMBER, 1804 (E to G). Mary Gilmer vs. Peter Sipe--Deed, 27th October, in Orange. Peter 35 Bowman to Christian Riddleberger, 400 acres, Shenando, part of grant to Jacob Stover and part of the land whereon Jacob now lives. Deed, Jacob Stover to Peter Bowman, above. Deposition of Jeremiah Webb, 7th April, 1804. Deed, 1741, Stover to Francisco. Cub Run. Affidavit by Charles Lewis, 17th August, 1802, that Augustine Price is upwards of 80. That Robert Hook is upwards of 90. Following deed, viz: 25th June, 1741, Stover to Christopher Francisco, 176_. Grant to Francisco et als., 20th September, 1736, Stover to Peter Bowman. Patent to William Russell for the Stover patent abandoned. Will of Christopher Francisco. Deposition of Augustine Price, 16th October, 1802, aged 80 years: Was driven from his home on New River by Indians in year of Braddock's defeat; he encamped on the land now Mrs. Gilmer's, then John Madison. Deposition of Robert Hook, same time and place, aged 90 years: He has known the walnut tree for sixty years. Frenger vs. Rev. William Wilson--Deposition of Conrad Highbarger, 19th December, 1803: In April last he went to Staunton, it being the day for election of members to General Assembly. Rev. William Wilson struck him in the crowd and called him a damned rascal. SEPTEMBER, 1804 (K to P). Myers vs. Brownlee--Involves land conveyed by Beverley to Lyun. Lamme vs. Rankin--Bond by Rankin, 9th October, 1794, to Samuel Lamme, of Fayette County, Ky. JUDGMENTS. SEPTEMBER, 1804 (K to P). Myers vs. Cowley. Jacob Myers removed over the Ohio last fall. 4th April, 1804. APRIL, 1805--(A to G). Thomas Edington & Agnes, who was widow of Jno. Oliver, vs. Benj. Thompson, Miles King, Robert Douthat. Bath Co. Wr. Dower. Erwin, Sam'l, Mary & Marg't, vs. Robert Reid--Forcible entry and det'n 240 acres on Middle River. Letter by Saml. Erwin dated 30 Nov., 1794 addressed to his brother David Erwin, Sullivan Co., Tenn. Depn. of Jane Patterson, 26 Mar., 1802, in Sullivan Co., Tenn. Ditto--Sarah and John Patterson--and Margt. Taylor (dau. of Sarah Patterson). Celia Blair vs. Wm. McKemy. Celia is dau. of Nancy Blair, the dau. of George Blair of Albemarle. Her father was a negro slave. She was put into care of Robert Cooper who married another daughter of sd. Blair's she was to be carried to Penna. to he educated, but Cooper brought her to Augusta and put her in possession of William McKenny, married Cooper's sister, in whose family she has remained--She is now over 21 and Wm. McKemy is dead and his son John detains her--April 2, 1803. Petition for freedom. 36 Celia vs. Jno McKemie Certificate Floyd Co., Prestonsburg 17 Feby, 1804 that Richard Kaines & Margaret have lived in Floyd eight years as good citizens. V. W. Evans, Esq., Caleb Litton, Esq., J. Brown, Esq. Many other signatures. Depn. in Floyd Co., Ky., 17 Feby, 1804, of Richard Kaines--he lived in Augusta with Mr. McKemy--Cooper brought the child to McKemy's in 1782. She christened the child, threw a basin of water on it and called it Cela--threw a basin of water on it in the name of the Commonwealth. SEPTEMBER, 1806 (I to M). Elijah McClenachan vs. Joseph Wright. Joshua Evans is about to remove, 5 April 1806. SEPTEMBER, 1806 (C to __). Commonwealth vs. Maj. Saml. Houston. Indict. for disturbing Public Worship by dragging Ann Henderson out of the Meeting on Sunday 4 Aug 1805 at Timber Ridge. Depn. of David Snyder 26 Mar 1806--Ann took the Jerks--she was exercised for some time when she rose up & began dancing. Maj. H____ took hold of her arm saying it would not do to dance in Meeting--Daniel Lyle prevented him--James Decker came to Houston's assistce. & she was removed to the shade of a tree. "Depositions show that Houston's action met the approval of the Congregation and of Mr. Blair the pastor." Commonwealth vs. Cap. Thos. Milhollin. Jeremiah Sims & Sarah are about to remove to Ohio--Sarah was dau of Milhollin--1804. Indict. vs. Deft. & Thos. Lewis, Wm. Sulcer, Wm. Anderson, James Nutingham, & Jno. Coonrod for breaking into Bath Jail & rescuing Charles Rodgers, 1803. SEPTEMBER, 1806 (C to __). Commonwealth vs. Luther Morgan. Indict. murder of Asa Markwood, guilty excusable homicide--Rockingham SEPTEMBER, 1806 (D to H). Mary Fisher vs. William Lewis. Rockingham--Br. Prom. Mar. S. Humphreys vs. H. Vance. Copy of will of Love Statham of Louisa Co. dated 14 Sep. 1781 & proceed in Louisa. Wife, Martha, daughter, Jane Haley, son-in-law, Stephen Hunter. Grandson Wm. Dabney Statham, grandson Cornelius Humphreys, daughter Sarah Humphreys, children and their representatives--Elizabeth Hardwick, John Statham, Ann Eastham. daughter Sarah, daughter Jane Haley, son Charles, deceased daughter, Mary Hunter, deceased; daughter Mildred Humphreys; granddaughter Martha Humphreys--daughter of Mildred. 37 SEPTEMBER, 1795 (A to K). Bowyer vs. William. Articles of agreement to build a house dimensions, &c., withdrawn. Commonwealth vs. George Baxter, student, Rockbridge. Libel on John Caruthers a justice of Rockbridge. John Davis vs. Henry Miller. Caveat for land in Rockingham on west side Mossey Creek--60 acres. SEPTEMBER, 1795 (A to K). Mathias Gabbert vs. Jacob Bailor. Eject. 105 acres in Beverly Manor formerly Robert Young's. SEPTEMBER, 1798 (A to G). John Brown vs. Saml. Mitchel, And. Wardlaw. 317 acres in Rockbridge. Survey Aug. 1, 1774 for George Moffett by James Trimble 328 acres. Deed by Borden to Charles Donely 11 Feby, 1741-2, 231 acres 1 R 32 P--part of 92100, on Mophet's Creek, cor. James Cook--ye Barrens. John Dunlap vs. Hugh Kelso & John Dunlap. Trespass--Rockbridge. Robt. and John Fletcher are about (9 Aug., 1797) to remove to Kentucky. Graham vs. Hartsooke. Eject. Pat. 1780 to John Blair by Jefferson. 60 acres by survey dated 12 June, 1761 on Long Glade. SEPTEMBER, 1792 (A to W). Gamble vs. Andrew Jordan, A. & B. Pendleton County--verdict for Deft. Charles Baskins vs. Robert Craig--Christopher Graham is about (7th September, 1791) to remove to Kentucky. James McGill vs. Capt. John Erwin. APRIL, 1800 (M to Z). Robert Shaw vs. Clements (Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Gersham & James)-- Trespass. Rockbridge 375 acres, cor. James McClung; cor. Robt. Campbell. Moore vs. Vernum--Deposition of James McCown at house of Col. Saml. McDowell in Fayette County, Kentucky, 15th May, 1798. SEPTEMBER, 1792 (A to W). Miles vs. Henry Brill--"I, Henry Brill, of Heidelburg Township, County of Lancaster, Penna., yeoman," bond to Miles, &c., 4th June, 1783. John Bright and others petition June, 1797, for a road from James Rowan's at Rockbridge line to the great road passing through Greenville, as it is cut off by Christopher Myers. Signed: John Bright, Jno. Schultz, Job Heoah, Hugh Alexander, Wm. Ritter, Neal O'Neal, Jno. Henry, James McFadden, John McFadden, David Shultz, Saml. Steele, Rob. Henry, Jno. Cunningham, James Steele, Andrew Purris. 38 APRIL, 1800 (M to Z). Myers vs. Bright--Patrick Hall, Saml. Carson, David Carson, Roob Carson, James Henry, James Poage, James Moore, Casper Huffman, Geo. Shultz, Thos. Fulton, Jno. Fulton, Saml. Brown, Hugh Fulton. This is called the Myers Road. APRIL, 1801 (L to Z). Sinlington vs. McClenachan--Certificate by Alexr. McClanachan of his obligation to deliver to Maj. Wm. Long warrant for 1,000 acres for his services in Continental service 1st December, 1783. APRIL, 1808. Beverley vs. Hutchinson--Papers, Writ right by Peter R. Beverley vs. George Hutchinson, 15 acres. Depn. 13th April, 1808, of James Gibson, aged 56 years, in Augusta. Depn. of Saml. Pilson 24th September, 1807, where he was about 9 or 10; he is now in his 69th year. Depn. of Joseph Brock of Orange County, 1813; in 1808 Maj. George Gibson was living near Cumberland Gap, Lee County. Depn. Benj. Stuart 17th October, 1807; he recollects that Wm. and Andrew Carr lived on the land 60 to 65 years ago. Benj. is now in 72d year. Alexr. Stuart deposes that about 1742, when he was a small boy, his father came into the neighborhood of the land in controversy and settled there. The two Carrs were then living there. Deponent lived in the neighborhood until 1766. Involves deed, Beverley to David Henderson, 1749. APRIL, 1797 (L to Z). Lukinbill vs. Z. Johnston. Moore vs. Gane--Depn. Jacob Peck, aged upwards of 90, at house of Jacob Cooper 1st April, 1797, near Fincastle. Bott. Nichols is son to Benj. Benden, Seni's eldest daughter. Jacob arrived in this country from Germany 52 years ago and Nichols was born 2 years after. Depn. of Lydia Peck, wife of above, sister to the mother of Wm. Nichols, and aged 80. APRIL, 1802 (D to L). Polly Darst, infant, by Benj. Darst, vs. Polly Wendel--Slander. Alexander Humphreys vs. George G. McIntosh--Covenant. Parties entered into a partnership 12th November, 1793, jointly to practice physic and surgery and vending and compounding medicines. Dismissed at defendant's costs. APRIL, 1802 (D to L). Joseph Hays, heir-at-law of Margaret Hays, coheiress-at-law of John Stephenson, deceased, vs. James Patton--Rockbridge. Ejectment. 191 acres. 2 R, 21 P, on the Falling Spring Branch. 39 Thomas Blakeley vs. George King--Moses Russel & Esther are about to remove from the State. APRIL, 1803 (N to Z). John Scott vs. Valentine Miller--Rockbridge, hundred and twenty acres. Patent by Henry Lee to Peter Wiley 6th January, 1792, 120 acres adjoining Smith Williams and Jane Gilmore on Collier's Creek, corner to Valentine Millar. Deed 22nd February, 1771, John Kirkham of Botetourt to Richard Williams, 100 acres in Forks of James, corner James David, Smith Williams. Recorded in Botetourt: Deed, James Patton to Wm. Hall, recorded 20th November, 1752. Will, Henry Kirkham. Deed, 10th December, 1783, Richd. Williamson and Ann, of Rockbridge, to Smith Williamson of same county, 100 acres, corner Smith Williams; recorded in Rockbridge. Deed, 23d February, 1771, Jno. Kirkham, of Botetourt, to Richard Williams. Deed 2d November, 1791, Smith Williamson, of Wilks County, Georgia, to Thos. Scott, of Rockbridge, 116 acres on Collier's Creek, Whiteoaks, near the Ship Rock; recorded in Rockbridge. John Taylor, Archd. Taylor, James Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Jonathan Taylor, Wm. Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Francis Carter and Margaret, late Margt. Taylor, Saml. Twitchet and Catherine, late Catherine Taylor, Sylvenus Gibson and Elenor, late Elenor Taylor and Easter Taylor, devisees of James Waits, deceased, vs. John Huston--Writ of right, Rockingham. Two tracts, 150 acres in Rockingham; Jno. Stephenson's line, 20 acres, Stover's Mill Creek; James Downing's survey. Copy patent to John Stephenson, 400 acres on Orange (Augusta) County, on Stover's Mill Creek, of South River, Shenandore, 1st June, 1741. John Stephenson to Archd Huston, 18th May, 1773, recorded. John Stephenson's will, dated 13th October, 1777, probated in Rockingham 23d November, 1778; wife. Devisees, Jonathan Taylor and Easter Taylor, two of wife's children (infants). Daughter, Mary Huston, widow of Archd. Huston. Grandsons, Jno. Huston, Stephen Huston, George Huston and Nathan Huston. Grandchildren, Ann, Abigail, Sarah, Jane, Elizabeth and Archibald Huston (infants), daughter Mary Huston. Executors, Daniel Smith, Sr., and Felix Gilbert. Patent to James Waits, 1st September, 1782; 20 acres by survey, 18th December, 1751, on Stover's Mill Creek. James Waits' will, dated 9th October, 1771. Probated in Rockingham, 24th September, 1781. James Waits' will: Wife Catrine. John Taylor's children, they being the lawful issue of his wife Esther--Sarah and Catherine--to have more than others. CAUSES ENDED, NO. 1. Chambers vs. Mathews (Wm., Richard and John, heirs of Richard Mathews, Robert Stuart and Joseph Kincaid)--Bill chancery. Wm. Nelson Mathews is now (29th March, 1809) of age and moved to Kentucky. Richard is also of age, but Jno. is infant. Campbell vs. Donaghe--Bill in chancery. Hugh Donaghe's daughter married Robert Campbell, who moved to Western Tennessee. Wm. R. Coupland and wife Emily, of Lynchburg, County of Campbell, vs. Gustavus A. Rose, Hugh, Robert H., Samuel Rose, Landon Cabell and 40 Judith (Rose), Spottswood Garland and Lucinda (Rose), Saml. Irwin and Ann (Rose), John, David, Isaac and Joshua Tinsley--Bill to set aside will of Caroline Matilda Rose, mother of all the Roses. APRIL, 1803 (A to M). Armstrong vs. James Kelso--Defendant from Bath County. James Peevy is about to remove from this State, 31st December, 1801. Jennet Peevy, Sr. and Jr., are about to remove, 19th October, 1802. Commonwealth vs. Robert Armstrong--Charge is murder of Archibald Mann. Not guilty. Blake vs. Mackall's, Exr.--Bond by John Mackall, of Annorand County, (?) to Thomas Blake, of C. County, 5th August, 1790. Commonwealth vs. Robert Elwood--Murder of John Cline. Rockbridge. Not guilty. John Lusk vs. James Tooley. SEPTEMBER, 1805. Mathews vs. Nelson--This case involves sale of lots in Philadelphia. SEPTEMBER, 1802 (N to Z). William Nimmo vs. John Knowles--Ejectment. Mortgage, 27th November, 1797, by Thomas Douthat to Wm. Nimmo, next friend to Mrs. Jane Douthat; recites that a separation has taken place between the said Thos. and Jane, his wife; recorded in General Court. Thomas promises to reform, &c. Williams vs. Alexander--Original deed by Thomas Chew to Saml. Gay, 26th July, 1745. Letter to attorney by George Williams, late of the County of Augusta, but resident in County of Ross in Ohio. Original deed by Beverley to Danis Bryne, 23d July, 1740, 567 acres in Beverley Manor, corner Robt. Turk, corner Finley, Saml. Guy's line, George Home's corner. Original deed, 15th June, 1757. Saml. Givens and Martha to John Williams. Ditto--Richard Pilson to Jno. Williams, recorded March 20th, 1764. Depn. John Dolass (Dolhouse), 1802; deposes he is about 52 years and son of Charles Dolass, to whom Wm. Beverley conveyed 414 acres originally run out for John Finley and sold by Finley to John McCullogh. Depn. Saml. Pilson, aged 62, between 40 and 50 years ago. Depn. John Hamilton, aged about 72 years. SEPTEMBER, 1804 (A to C). Buchanan vs. Campbell--Bond, 6th June, 1780, by Isaac Campbell and Saml. Wallace to David Hay, guardian to James Campbell, Jr., son to Pattrick Campbell, deceased. Test, James Cunningham, Jno. McCown, Jr. Declaration is as follows: David Buchanan, assignee of James Campbell, who was assignee of David Hay, complains of Isaac Campbell, surviving obligor of Isaac Campbell and Saml. Wallace, Patsey Wallace, Charles Grigsby and Elizabeth (his wife), late Elizabeth Wallace, James Wallace, James 41