CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 52-59 by Lyman Chalkley http://www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley JUDGMENTS. APRIL, 1799 (K to Z). McCampbell vs. Keys and Moore--Subpoena, dated 7th May, 1796, to Sheriff of Rockbridge to summon Andrew McCampbell, James McCampbell, John Telford and William Anderson to August Court, 1796, for money due by injunction bond. Executed on James McCampbell, John Telford; Andrew McCampbell is no inhabitant. Declaration says that defendants on 10th April, 1790, entered into bond of injunction gotten from High Court of Chancery by Andrew to enjoin judgment gotten by Saml. Keys and Andrew Moore vs. Andrew. Suit abates as to Andrew. Writ of enquiry of damages; Robert McCampbell becomes surety; plea of payment. Appeal bond, 10th March, 1798, with Andrew McCampbell security; attachment, 15th October, 1788, vs. John Adare, levied in hands of Andrew McCampbell as garnishee. In November, Andrew acknowledges debt £80, by agreement, to be paid by a horse and wagon and remainder in salt, to be delivered at defendant's house in the Grassy Valley below mouth of the French Broad. Copy of Andrew's bill for injunction: A number of years ago he purchased from John Adare a tract on frontier of North Carolina in settlement known as the French Broad, to be paid for as above, but land has never been conveyed; Andrew is a poor man. The land lies within the Indian boundry, as pointed out by Congress in a late proclamation, by which all persons in that neighborhood were required to quit their lands and come to the other side of the line. Copy of answer of Keys and Moore: John Adare was indebted to them with interest from 1782; they obtained judgment in Sullivan County, No. Ca.; wagon and horse were to be delivered in 1788; Adair instructed Andrew to pay Keys and Moore, but Andrew said Indians had done damage there and he was afraid to take out his family; defendants say the agreement with Adair is not lost, but suppressed; Andrew is now living in the French Broad; Andrew's veracity questioned; answer sworn to 11th November, 1790. 9th August, 1791, deposition of James White at house of John Adair in Hawkins County. Article of agreement between John Adair and Andrew is dated 15th January, 1788; the land lies in Hawkins County on Whites Mill Creek, about 60 miles west of the Hopewell line or Indian boundary; Andrew is in possession of part of the Perry land; injunction dismissed. PROMISCUOUS PAPERS--B. Copy of Barthalomew's certificate as pensioner of the Revolution. Certain letters involving White, Stewart, Dyer, Gassaway. CIRCUIT COURT CAUSES ENDED. Lowry vs. Erwin--Causes ended. Old number 444 N. S., 165. Bill-- Jane Lowry obtained judgment vs. Andrew Erwin. Andrew conveyed personality to his brother Edward; this conveyance attached; filed 29th September, 52 1804, in High Court of Chancery. Answer of Andrew: In 1798 he borrowed large sum from Edward; gave bond with his son William as witness, and also Thomas Massey, who enlisted with Capt. Gibson. Sworn to 18th February, 1805. Summons, dated 20th May, 1810. Sheriff of Augusta. Against Edward, Jane, John, James, Nancy, Andrew Erwin and Daniel Fane, and Mary, his wife, to answer supplemental bill by Jane Lowry. Returned executed on Fane and wife; others no inhabitants. Supplemental bill--Andrew Erwin has lately died intestate, leaving Jane, his widow, and others (except Edward), his children and heirs. Andrew owned land, partly a tract bought from his brother Benjamin. Summons on supplemental bill--24th May, 1804, to Sheriff, Rockingham County, against Andrew and Edward Erwin. Executed same 13th September, 1804, to Sheriff, Augusta, vs. Edward Erwin; executed. Deposition of Samuel Erwin, brother of Edward and Andrew--The Lowrys moved away, to Pattonsburg (?). Erwin vs. Baxter--Causes ended--O. S., 444; N. S., 165. Benjamin Erwin in 1811, 25th December, purchased from his brother John a tract on Little Back Creek in Bath. Shortly afterwards John died intestate, unmarried; John bought from John Baxter; Benj. sues for title. James Erwin vs. Allen Diver--O. S. 249; N. S. 87--Bill. In 1815 James made contract with Allen to furnish Allen with grain to distill---charge fraud. Subpoena dated 5th April, 1816. Executed 3rd May, 1816. Depositions--23rd Nov., 1816. Edward Moran, schoolmaster, near Divers in Rockingham. Evidence shows James was a drunkard. Isaac Erwin (Irvin) vs. John Erwin (Irvine)--O. S. 265--N. S. 93; Sp. 12th April, 1813. Bill--In 1796, Isaac's father, Edward Ervin, died in Rockbridge, testate, will dated 12th August, 1796, & recorded in Rockbridge--left children infants--his son John was to pay debts & provide for the infants of whom Isaac was one. Answer--Sworn to 25th Oct., 1813--has paid legacies to the 3 eldest viz: Jonas, Hannah & Benjamin; the 2 former of age at Edward's death--Edward, Thomas, Ann, Isaac were minors--Thomas was insane--Ann & Isaac both now of age. Copy Edward Ervins' Will dated 12th August, 1796, recorded in Rockbridge 4th October 1796. Wife Rosanna--daughter Hanna one feather bed and furniture--to son John 2-3 of estate--to pay 40 pounds to each child at maturity--wife Rosanna & son John exrs. Deposition of Rosanna in Lexington 8th March, 1815, says Isaac was born 1st December, 1791. Deposition of John says the deposition above makes Isaac one year older than he really is. Decree for 40 pounds with interest from 1st January, 1813. Sarah Erwin vs. Wm. Vint--O. S. 293; N. S. 104. Bill--Sarah Erwin widow Ex. & devisee of Edward Erwin, dec., in her own right and as next friend to Hannah & John Erwin, infant children of said Edward--Edward has located a tract in Pendleton, on which there was another claim which came into Vint's hands. Edward was very old; lived in a remote portion of the Country; fell down and hurt his knee & was never well again before his death on 15th January, 1816; left will recorded in Augusta. Bill in Vint vs. Erwin--In 1793 William bought land in Pendleton from William Bell, then of Augusta, now of near Richmond. William Bell claimed as devisee of David Bell. Patent to Edward Erwin, 1783. Edward Erwin's will, dated 23rd January, 1813, proved in Augusta, 26th 53 February, 1816. Son Benjamin land Benj. lives on; son Andrew's heirs; son John's heirs; son James' (if he quits drunkenness); son William; daughter Mary, daughter Jane, daughter Margaret; wife and small children; daughter Betsey. Affidavit 18th November, 1813, that James & John Bell are residents of Kentucky. James Erwin (Ervine) vs. Sarah, Hannah & John Erwin--O. S. 292--N. S. 103. Subpoena dated 18th June, 1816. Bill filed 18th June, 1816--By will of Edward Erwin is devised to James half the tract that lies on the North side the Creek &c. if he quits drunkenness. Testator resided on this land when he died. Hannah & John were infants. Friendly suit for division. Memorandum of William Morris's Representatives & absent defendants viz: William, Richard, Nancy, John, Margaret, Elizabeth, Ann, Benjamin Morris, Robert Morris, affd Guardian. O. Pub. as to James, John, Benjamin Morris, William Elliott & Isabella and Edward Jackson & Jane. Francis Erwin & the heirs of William Erwin, decd., viz: James R. Erwin, Francis Allen and Margaret (late Erwin), Robertson Erwin, Davidson Erwin, Theophilus Gamble & Elizabeth (late Erwin) Robert Erwin; And the heirs & Reps. of Jane Hopkins, decd. (late Erwin) who was also one of the heirs of William; viz: William & Thomas C. Hopkins, infants vs. ____ O. S. 499. N. S. 187.--Bill filed 3rd April, 1835--Francis Erwin, Senr.; died intestate 1791, leaving lands on Long Glade to sons John, William & Francis--John died after his father intestate, unmarried & without issue leaving William, Francis & 5 sisters, viz: Elizabeth, who married Andrew Nichol; Mary, who married William Erwin; Jane, who married John Erwin; Frances, who married James Allen; Susannah, who married George Balsley. William & Francis bought interests of the five sisters (Jane is now widow--Elizabeth is dead; leaving large number children). (See this paper for large number of descendants all over the U. S.) Daniel Fane & Mary (late Erwin) vs. ____ ____ O. S. 233--N. S. 82.--Bill filed 30th July, 1808--Andrew Erwin of Rockingham, died intestate 13th November, 1807; brother Edward, who was exr. of his father's estate. Andrew made no will but confided to his son, John, to make a distribution. He left widow, Jane; sons William, John & James; daughter Nancy. Son Andrew & Mary (Fane). William had removed from the State. Bond 22nd September, 1809--William Erwin, of Fairfield Co., Ohio. Robert Curry & Susanna vs. Ervine--O. S. 430--N. S. 156.--Bill filed 10th March, 1815--John Ervine, father of Susanna, died intestate leaving wife Jane; daughter Susanna; sons Wm. & Francis; Wm. & Francis adms. Colonel Walter Crockett of Wythe Co., vs. Cloyd, &c.--O. S. 33; N. S. 11--letter of Col. Walter Crockett of Wythe Co., 1799. Andrew Crockett of Wythe vs. James Thompson.--O. S. 96--N. S. 32-- James owned Burke's Garden in Tazewell and raised stock there. Hays Admr. vs. Robert Crockett of Wythe.--Robert is Clerk of Wythe 1810 O. S. 169--N. S. 59. John Carter Littlepage vs. John Oliver's Admrs.--O. S. 169--N. S. 59. Involves transactions at Hot Springs. Jno. Oliver died 1799, leaving wife but no issue. William Oliver, a brother, a sister (wife of Thomas Oliver) and another brother, decd. James McCampbell of Wythe vs. Evans--O. S. 41; N. S. 14--James was of Wythe 1800-1805. 54 James McCampbell vs. Keys & Moore--O. S. 59; N. S. 20--James purchased land on French Broad about 1788 in Knox Co. William McCampbell vs. Bordens, Exrs.--O. S. 256; N. S. 90--Bill filed 6th November, 1811, to quiet title--Rockbridge--Copy deed 3rd June, 1788. David Tedford & Mary of Rockbridge to Wm. McCampbell. Deed 14th September, 1784. Saml. McDowell, Att'y for George McCown, of Lincoln Co., to Wm. McCampbell of Rockbridge. John Throckmorton, infant, and Smally Bott & Lucy, his wife, heirs of Robert Throckmorton of Berkeley Co. vs. Harwood--N. S. 1; O. S. 3. Bill filed 6th June, 1801--Removed to Federal Court 1802. Joseph Stover, Philip Spangler, Saml. Crondson, Jacob Lambert--N. S. 1; O. S. 3--Suit over a lottery held to build a Lutheran Church in Strasburg. Walker vs. Barnett--From Frederick Co. Court. Bill fixed 1790. O. S. 3; N. S. 1--Mordecai Walker complains of Lewis Barnett, Jesse Ruble and Sarah, his wife. William Doster & Margaret, his wife. In 7th October, 1761 William Barnett made entry in Frederick Co. for 400 acres & warrant was put in hands of Robert Rutherford, Fairfax's surveyor. Lewis Barrett died 1790--the defendants are the heirs of Lewis. The names are William Barrett and Lewis Barrett. Deposition of Jonathan Perkins, a Quaker, deposition of Jno. Perkins (aged 30) on 27th August, 1796, son of above. The deed from Fairfax conveys to Lewis Bernard Sarrow. Simpson vs. Marshall--From Hardy Co--Bill filed 6th August, 1800. Involves title to lands in South Branch Manor belonging to Fairfax. Following are the tenants in the Manor, 15th August, 1793, viz: J. & P. Brenk, 261 acres; J. Lawrence, 124 acres; P. Lynch, 205 acres; W. Heath, 207 acres; I. Higgins, 848 acres; Isaac & Jacob van Meter, 933 acres; Jno. Fisher, 125 acres; James Parsons, 501 acres; G. Harness, Senr., 160 acres; Christian Snider, 190 acres; W. Renick, 718 acres; I. Cunningham, 521 acres; A. Neff, 549 acres; A. Inskep, 510 acres; M. Lear, 216 acres; I. Buzzard, 111 acres; D. Tevebough, 171 acres; T. Parsons, 541 acres; Jacob Fisher, 116 2-3 acres; E. Williams, 228 acres; R. Darling, 241 acres; Conrad Moore, 63 acres; G. Reed, 135 acres; E. Bogirt, 134 acres; A. Fisher, 162 acres; I. McNeel, 653 acres; D. McNeal, 1,617 acres; G. Reneck, 122 acres; T. McCarty, 252 acres; James Obanner, 17 1-2 acres; I. Nevell, 708 acres; I. Bishop, Jr., 135 acres; A. Seymour, 224 acres; D. Wellson (Welton), 579 acres; I. Welton, 86 acres; G. Harness, 25 acres; F. Sellars, 95 acres; Jno. & D. Welton, 200 acres; D. McNeel, 2,593 acres; I. Simpson, 157 acres; T. Peyton, 249 acres; Sickman Owens, 8 acres; Rudolph Shobe, 302 acres; Conrad Carr, 94 acres; C. Hoofman, 230 acres; G. Kellar, 127 acres; M. Harness, 207 acres; I. Renick, 215 acres; M. Hutton, 268 acres, H. Waldock, 192 acres; Jesse Welton, 394 acres; I. Robinson, 397 acres; P. P. Yoakam, 265 acres; I. Yoakam, 119 acres; P. Horse, 50 acres; R. Seymour, 144 acres; P. Higgins, 319 acres; Job. Wilton, 1,002 acres; A. Clark, 121 acres; Jacob Peterson, 150 acres; A. Shobe, 163 acres; R. Porter, 123 acres; M. & R. Hyer, 154 acres; I. Hagbar, 140 acres; I. Pancake, 199 acres; H. Carr, 89 acres; M. Carr, 89 acres; I. Kemble, 142 acres; A. White, 100 acres; Christopher Strader, 214 acres; Jacob Van Meter, 379 acres; G. Sea, 81 acres; A. Simpson, 217 acres; James Shephard, 90 acres; Jno. Parsons, 160 acres. 55 Above tenants have agreed to purchase their respective acres. Copy of the deed by Denny Martin Fairfax to John Marshall conveying South Branch Manor--recorded in Gen. Ct. 17th June, 1797. Robert Rutherford of Berkley Co. vs. Helm, Admr. of George Fowler--O. S. 3; N. S. 1--In 1775 Robert bought from George two rights granted to John Ramsey and Joshua Jordan by proclamation of Dinwiddie in 1754, 400 acres each. Alex. McClenachan vs. William Hamilton--O. S. 3; N. S. 1--In October or November, 1783, William Hamilton absconded from Botetourt. Risque & wife vs. Kennerley--O. S. 3; N. S. 1--Bill filed April, 1800. Botetourt. James Risque & wife Elizabeth (late Kennerly), Complainant, that Judith Raiford owned slaves in Botetourt and land in Carolina in right of inheritance from her father, and in latter part of 1791, died intestate without issue leaving mother & two sisters of half blood, to whom the property descended. In 17__ Samuel Kennerly married Mary Raiford (decd.) mother of Judith, whereby he became possessed of the estate of Judith and took charge of it for her, who was then an infant of very tender years. A dispute arose between Samuel and Rachel Raiford (now Hancock) submitted to arbitration. Elizabeth is half sister of Judith. Mary Kennerley, mother of Elizabeth, died intestate, leaving 5 children. Suit for accounting. Answer says Judith was daughter of William Raifford--who died in So. Carolina intestate. Judith at time of her death had 2 sisters and 1 brother, viz: Elizabeth, Harriet & George. Copy of arbitration bond signed in So. Carolina by John Pearson. Philip Raiford & Rachel Hancock, of Fairfield Co., 20th May, 1794. John Pearson claims in right of his wife, Sarah: Philip & Rachel claim as heirs. Jones & Co. vs. Thurston--Involves question whether lands devised by Thomas Bryan Martin to his sisters, aliens of Virginia, shall be escheated to the Commonwealth. Marshall vs. Thompson--O S. 2; N. S. 1--On 23rd June, 1801, James Stuart deposes that 50 yrs. ago or upwards, William Thompson, father of defendant (John Thompson) came and settled on the piece of land where John now lives, adjoining Robert Linsey & John Stockhouse on North River in Hampshire Co. In what manner did he settle the land? Just went to work on it as the rest of the people did, there being no office open to give warrants--Jacob Pugh testifies to same effect. Uriah Humphries of Botetourt vs. Hollingsworth, Johnston & Co.--O. S. 2; N. S. 1--In 1783-84 payments by customers in the upper country among the mountains were usually made in butter, cordage, deerskins, hemp, ginseng and other commodities. The dispute arose because defendants refused to give plaintiff credit for commodities sent them which they claimed were destroyed in the conflagration which took place in Richmond about January, 1787. Thos. P. Johnston (a member of the firm) gives his deposition in New Jersey, 6th September, 1798, and says he lived in Richmond until summer of 1788. Anderson vs. Demoss--O. S. 1; N. S. 1--In 1734 Thos. Anderson bought from Alexr. Ross & Morgan Bryan 1,000 acres west of Opeckon but Fairfax entered caveat. Thomas Anderson died after having deeded 6th March, 1774-5, 600 acres to Colbert Anderson, one of his sons, and devised 300 acres to James Anderson, his eldest son. Colbert settled on his tract and 56 lived there until his death, 17__, intestate, leaving orator Colbert, eldest son, an infant of tender years. After Colbert's death his widow married Francis Lilburn who obtained a patent in his own name & then sold out in small parcels to persons who afterwards relinquished to Colbert, Jr., except Rebecca Demoss, who with her children Sarah, Ann, the widow of Charles who is dead without issue, William, Thomas, Lewis, Catherine & Throckmorton Demoss are in possession of 80 acres. Writ dated 28th December, 1792. Thomas Anderson came in 1734 from New York. Copy of Thomas Anderson's will 11th December, 1747. Blacksmith. Wife Jane, son James, son Colbert to Patrick Riley (he having received his proportion already) daughter Mary Yeats to William Mitchell. Mary Yeats is a widow--proved 2nd March, 1747-8. Thos. Anderson of Colleton Co., So. Carolina, appoints Colbert Anderson of Frederick Co., Va., Power of Att'y--dated Charleston 28th June, 1771. Will of James Anderson, Senr., of Colleton Co., So. Carolina, dated 2nd May, 1770. Eldest son Thomas, 2nd son John, 3rd son James, 4th son Colbert, daughter Ann Mount, 5th son William, 6th son Stephen. Combs vs. Combs--O. S. 1; N. S. 1--Robert Combs died, May, 1781, intestate leaving one son, Job; daughter Martha, wife of Thomas Combs (Martha & Thomas lived in New Jersey). Job qualified Admr. in Shenandoah. Mary & Thos. had a son, Gilbert. Job removed to Tennessee & Solomon van Meter had effects in his hands. Daniel Collett & Mary vs. James McCormick--O. S. 1; N. S. 1--Bill filed 18th September, 1793 in Berkeley. Joshua Haines, father of Mary, died intestate leaving Mercy Haines, now Mercy McCormick, his widow & 3 infant children, viz: Joshua, eldest son; daughter Grace, & oratrix. Mercy married James McCormick in 1758. Joshua Jr. died 1774, about 20 years old & Grace died about the same time, of age; Mary was about 20. In 1781 Mary was about 28 & about to marry Daniel. Peter Brinkley of Wythe vs. John Vance--O. S. 5; N. S. 2--3rd June 1752, John Vance sold to Ro. Miller a tract of land now in Wythe, formerly Augusta, on Wm. Calhoun's Meadow Run, a branch of Reed Creek. Robert died intestate leaving Robert his heir at law. Robert Jr. on 9th March, 1784 sold to Walter Beaty, who on 2nd of December, 1785, sold to orator. John Vance is dead & a certain Jacob Vance, who lives out of the State is heir at law. Walter Beaty also resides out of the State. Bill filed 29th December, 1794. Answer of Robert Miller 1st April, 1796. Walter Beatey married his sister. Jacob Vance lives in forks of Saluda River, So. Carolina. Browning vs. Swearingen--O. S. 5; N. S. 2--Survey 21st May, 1736, for Hite of 1,200 acres on Hongoluto River adjoining Joseph Mounts, Richard Poulson & Josiah Jones. Campbell vs. Charleton--O. S. 6; N. S. 2--Alexander Greenlee, aged about 54, deposeth 10th February, 1794, in Botetourt. Cochran vs. Evans & Wife--O. S. 6; N. S. 2--In 1784 Orator's (Robert Cochran) brother James Cochran borrowed from Joseph Lupton since decd., 90 pounds, and mortgaged to Joseph tract of land near Winchester-- Hannah Lupton, devisee of Joseph, married Thomas Evans. Abraham Neill solemnly affirmed (being one of the people called Quakers) in Winchester 13th August, 1799. David Lupton also a Quaker. Suit abates March Court 1796 by Hannah Lupton's marriage. 57 Duval vs. Triplett--O. S. 7; N. S. 3--Bill filed in Harrison Co. September, 1799. William Triplett, Betsey Hedgman Triplett, Hedgman Triplett, Bennedicta Triplett, Robert Triplett, Ann Hora, late Ann Triplett, Frances Amelia Triplett, heirs and reps. (children) of Francis Triplett--Francis on 13th October, 1782, entered 200 acres on Muskingum Island in the Ohio, and died in 1794. John P. Duval surveyed same Island, and answers that there were two islands of the same name. Isaac Williams deposes at house of Edward Stephenson in Wood Co. before Hugh Phelps & John G. Henderson, justices, 5th October, 1801, that he first visited the Country opposite the Muskingum in 1766 or 1767, & was frequently backward and forward. Joseph Tomlinson says, 5th November, 1801, that in 1771 he & his brother, Samuel Tomlinson, knew the island as Muskingum. That about 20 years ago a boat belonging to one Berkinson was landed on the Island below mouth of Muskingum & there attacked by the Indians. He has resided on Ohio River near mouth of Grove Creek since Spring of 1771. Andrew Campbell & wife, Rebecca vs. John Campbell & Argenbright-- O. S. 7; N. S. 3--Bill filed 23rd August, 1794. Rebecca is daughter of Jno. Campbell. Fry vs. Hunter--O. S. 8; N. S. 3--Bill filed 19th August, 1796, by William A. Fry of Buckingham--is a son of John Fry, formerly of Albermarle, decd. John was entitled in right of his father, Joshua Fry's military service under the former Colony of Va. to a bounty in lands under the royal proclamation of February, 1763. John together with Adam Stephen, Andrew Lewis, Peter Hogg, John Savage, Thos. Bullitt, ____ Wright and Jno. David Woelper obtained an order of council 4th November, 1773, for (21,941) acres which were patented 1st December, 1773. Adam's rights are by his death vested in Moses Hunter & ____, his wife; those of Andrew in Andrew Lewis; those of ____ Wright in Alexander Love and his wife; Woelper is living in Philadelphia. David Kean vs. Douthat--O. S. 9; N. S. 3--Sally Wallace testifies 27th November, 1802 that 3 years ago John Davis lived at & had management of the Red Springs in Botetourt (now Monroe) as overseer. She was wife of Charles Wallis in Augusta. James Heard vs. John Everitt--O. S. 9; N. S. 3--16th September, 1802 Bill filed. Henry Reed served as a private along with James Heard in Col. Lee's Legion during the Revolution. Heard was an officer. Hays vs. Bratton--O. S. 9; N. S. 3--On 22nd September, 1798, George Bratton lived in Kentucky--22nd April, 1800--James Hodge is aged 53 years. John Bratton, brother to Adam, aged 44. John Kerr, Mark McCausland vs. Charles Prather--O. S. 9; N. S. 3--Bill filed 23rd January, 1799 in Brooke Co. In 1787 Charles Prather laid out the town in Brooke Co, called Charlestown. John Smith and Elizabeth, his wife, late Elizabeth Kendrirk--one of the daughters and devisees of Abraham Kendrick, decd., vs. Alexr. Hite, Philip Hoffman, Exrs. Christian Stover & Barbara his wife (late Kendrick, widow) Jacob, Benjn., Abraham & Catharine, children and Jacob Funk, admr. of Christian Kendrick decd., also one of the children of Abraham--O. S. 9; N. S. 3--Bill filed 28th May, 1791, in Shenandoah. Abraham's will dated 15th November, 1779--and died soon after. Christian died after his father, intestate. Bill for accounting. Contest is whether Elizabeth was daughter 58 of Abraham. November Rule day 1795, abates by Elizabeth's death. Bond by Abraham Beachea, lately from Germany; laborer to Abraham Kendrick, of Strasburg township, Lancaster Co., Penna., Yeoman, 5th March, 1763, to secure maintenance of Mary Kindrick's (Abraham's wife) illegitimate daughter. Frances Weaver (a Menonist) deposes 1st March, 1794 in Stephensburg, Frederick Co., that Elizabeth was born in Wedlock. Mary was sister of Frances' late husband. John Smith was a blacksmith and lived afterwards in Frederick. Goff vs. Fisher--O. S. 9; N. S. 3--Isaac Booth deposes March, 1803, in West Augusta, that John and Saliel Goff were the first to improve the land of Thomas Parsons on Cheat River, now generally known as Sim's Bottom & formerly called Cearl's bottom. James Goff, son of John Goff. John improved the land in 1773 & John & Saliel improved it in 1774. Robert Cunningham had a patent from Randolph. Robert formerly lived on the South Branch below the Gap & joined lands with his brother, William Cunningham, and married Prudence Parsons, sister to Thomas Parsons. William Parsons was son to Thomas. Witnesses speak of "South Branch" in Hardy County, just below the Gap, generally called the Gap of Sim's Creek. Robert Cunningham deposes Hardy Co. 4th October, 1800. He, 1770, lived in Horseshoe Bottom on Cheat River, where he made improvement on Big Yough, then called the Right Hand Fork, about one mile from Parson's cabin at the head of the Glades. He sold the land to Goff upwards of 20 years ago. Andrew Waggoner vs. Elizth. & John Gray, Admrs. of David Gray--O. S. 9; N. S. 3--Bill filed in Berkley, 25th September, 1797. Plaintiff, David Gray & Smith Slaughter were partners in business of buying certificates. Slaughter was about to move to Kentucky. McAlister vs. McGuire--O. S. 10; N. S. 4--Bill filed 30th January, 1797. John McAlister and James McAlister were brothers & partners in Winchester in 1789. James moved to North Carolina & there died intestate & indebted to John. Means vs. Parsons--O. S. 10; N. S. 4--From Hampshire, on 25th August, 1786. Isaac Means gave his bond to Isaac Parsons. Parsons was drowned. Richard Mathews vs. Robert Burns Exs.--O. S. 1; N. S. 4--From Augusta. Robert Burns died 1782. "He was an honest man." Answer says Robert was bred to the sea, was unlettered & kept no regular accounts. 20th August, 1782 was 6 weeks before Robert's death. Robert carried about in his pocket a piece of parchment which was a written recommendation from a society of which he was a member. Robert's youngest child at Robert's death was 3 weeks & one day old. He died 4th October. Answer denies that Hessian Peter, alias Peter Hune, alias Peter Hayne, is a man of fair character. Charles Cameron testifies that Mrs. Burn's reputation is that she is unjust. McCormick vs. Riley--O. S. 11; N. S. 4--Deed Edmund Linsey, Jr., of Frederick Co. to Joshua Bishop, 8th August, 1770, recorded Frederick Co. 7th August, 1770--Province McCormick, plaintiff, was son of Francis McCormick. McDonald vs. Turner--O. S. 11; N. S. 4--In 1794 when militia army was sent to quiet the insurrection in Western Pennsylvania, Angus McDonald 59