CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2, pp 68-75 by Lyman Chalkley http://www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ was aunt or near relative of Walter and lived in Augusta. Walter lives in Kentucky, Jessamine County. John and Robert Fulton in 1753 raised four acres of corn on the place now owned and lived on by Wm. Renick, and James Burnsides was living with them for the purpose of digging Ginsang. Boughman's fort was broken up by the Indians in 1754. Thomas Kincade had a son, William, who deposes. Col. Saml. Vance deposes, 10th February, 1803, that in 1765 he, with Jackson Early, was in Greenbrier hunting bears. Wm. McClenachan made an improvement there in 1763. Jacob Persinger was son of Jacob Persinger, Sr., deceased, 1803. Eve Johnston testifies she lived within a mile of Christian (Christopher) Lander in 1753-54 in Greenbrier. Kennedy vs. Miller--O. S. 22; N. S. 8--James Robinson testifies, 20th November, 1802, in Martinburg, he is of age next Harvest. William Paul deposes, ditto time and place: Aged 45 of 13th July next, being married 6 years last May. Lindsey vs. Carruthers--O S. 24; N. S. 8--Isaac Carruthers deposes. William Paxton and John Paxton, of Kentucky, were brothers, 4th July, 1804. Lee vs. Monroe--O. S. 24; N. S. 8--Deed by Henry Lee to Peter Temple of Richmond County, dated 13th November, 1799; recorded in Richmond County 7th April, 1800, assigns a deed of mortgage by John Monroe, late of Richmond County, to William Lee, of Greenspring, James City County, dated 1st May, 1795, which was assigned to Henry by William Ludwell Lee, executor of William. John Monroe's present wife, 1st May, 1795, was Jane, a daughter of the late Mrs. Sally Jones, of Spring Garden in Hanover, who died testate, and Meriwether Jones was her executor. John Levecy and ____, his wife, only daughter and issue of James Campbell, vs. John Morris--O. S. 24; N. S. 8--Bill filed 7th October, 1800). In February, 1773, James Campbell, father of oratrix, went into the County now of Kenhawa County and made an improvement on the Kenhawa, sowing a large quantity of apple seed. The same year John Morris cleared a tract opposite James on a creek called Napper's Creek, which he sold to a person of the same name. The Indian War of 1774 prevented James from making any further improvements, and in 1775 John claimed James' improvement. James died intestate previous to 1779 and John got a patent from the Commissioners and has sold a part to William Droddy, who has sold to John Reynoids. Peter Shoemaker deposes, 18th January, 1804, in Adams County, Ohio. In February, 1773, he started from Muddy Creek in Greenbrier County for the Kenawha in company with James Campbell, James Pauley, and Walter Kelly, and went as far as Gauley River, where Walter Kelly turned back. The others went on to what is now the mouth of Campbell's Creek, where Campbell made a tomahawk improvement. John and William Morris were brothers. The Indians shot deponent at Powell's Valley. Deposition of John Jones, a settler, as to Walter Kelley, Knapper (Napper), Thomas Alsberry, William Feamster. Thomas Alsberry says he forted (fought?) with John Morris all during the Indian War. They were greatly harassed by the Indians. About Conrad Yoacum. George Lee (See?) deposes in Kenawha, that he came to the country in 1774. John Morris was then with him as a soldier under Mathew Arbuckle. Curtis Alderson testifies in Botetourt, 20th May, 1802. In 1713 John Alderson, 68 Joseph Carroll, William Morris, John Herd and deponent set out from Shenandoah County for New River below the falls, in search of vacant land, and went down as far as James Burnsides's on Greenbrier, when they were joined by Archd. Taylor, Philip Cooper and Walter Kelly, and all together arrived at New River 6th April, and made improvements and set out to return home, and at Gauley they met James Campbell, Peter Shoemaker and James Polly; William Morris and deponent went back with them. James Campbell died in fall of 1777. Charles Lewis vs. Layton Yancey--O. S. 24; N. S. 8--From Rockingham. Copy of deed 22d October, 1797. Charles Lewis and Ann of Rockingham to Layton Yancey; on South River, Shenandoah, adjoining said Yancey, corner Maggots land; recorded October Court, 1797. Layton Yancey married a sister of Charles Lewis and was his guardian, Charles's father having died in 1790 when Charles was 17 or 18 years old. John Yancey was Layton's brother. Answer sworn to 16th June, 1801. Copy of Thomas Lewis's will of Rockingham, dated 15th October, 1789. Proved in Rockingham, February Court, 1790. Funeral service to be read by Peachey Gilmore, as it is found in Clark's Reformed Liturgy. Distressed son and his family; daughter McElhaney, daughter Gilmer; late brother General Andrew Lewis; brother William Lewis of Sweet Springs; son-in-law Col. Stuart; son-in-law Layton Lancey and his wife, Fanny; unmarried daughters, Ann and Sophia; daughter Agathy Stuart; son Thomas, who has rendered himself incapable of maintaining himself by his own miscondict and follies; son-in-law John Stuart; nephew William Lewis, son of William Lewis of Sweet Springs; sons John and Andrew; daughter, Jean wife of Thomas Hughes. John, Andrew and Jean are excluded on account of their vices. Infant sons, Charles and William; grandsons, Thomas and Charles, sons of John Lewis; granddaughter, Elizabeth; daughters, Margaret Bowyer, Mary McElhaney, Elizabeth Gilmore. McDowell vs. Robinson--O. S. 27; N. S. 9--Bill dated 5th May, 1791. Elizabeth McDowell, widow of James McDowell, who died October, 1771, intestate, leaving an only son James, an infant. Samuel McDowell of Kentucky, brother of James, qualified with Elizabeth, as Admrs. Deposition of Samuel McDowell in Mercer County, Kentucky, 20th November, 1792. Elizabeth brought suit in Botetourt in 1772, against Solomon Carpenter, which was tried in 1784. Solomon died before 1784 intestate, leaving several children, of whom Thomas was oldest; also a son, Jeremiah Carpenter. John Carpenter was son and heir of Thomas Carpenter. Copy of deed, 12th August, 1779. Moses Mann, son and heir of John Mann, dec'd, of Botetourt, and Fanny, his wife, to Jeremiah Carpenter of Greenbrier County. Proved in Botetourt, August, 1779. Benj. Fulkerson of Shenandoah vs. Andrew Moore of Shenandoah--O. S. 27; N. S. O--Richard Fulkerson, brother of Benjamin, married Andrew's sister, and Benj. debauched another sister. Thomas Masterson vs. John Stuart--O. S. 26; N. S. 9--From Greenbrier. Peter Masterson and Thomas were brothers. William and Robert Renick were brothers; 1800. Presly McClung was stepson of Thos. Masterson in 1803. Thomas Masterson was Joseph and Margaret McClung's son-in-law. Kercheval vs. Robertson--O. S. 26; N. S. 9--Frederick. John and Samuel Kercheval were brothers, 1795. 69 John McClure vs. Thompson--O. S. 26; N. S. 9 Bill dated 17th October, 1800. In September, 1786, Roger Duff located waste land in Rockbridge, and died four years after, leaving heirs. Margaret Thompson, wife of Isaac, Isaiah Duff, Jean Duff, Susannah Caldwell, wife of Joseph. Isaiah is infant. In spring 1789 preceding Roger's death, at which time Jane was 13 and Susannah 11 years old. Margaret Thompson's name is really Mary, and lives in Tennessee, 1801. Roger died October, 1789. Copy of his will dated 29th September, 1789, proved in Rockbridge April, 1798. Wife, Mary; children, Jean, Susanna and Isaiah. Andrew McDonald vs. Moore--O. S. 25; N. S. 9--From Berkeley. Bill filed August, 1782. Jacob Moore and James Moore (brothers) owned 675 acres on Middle Creek, granted by Fairfax, 18th November, 1752, and in 1755 they divided. Jacob was then an infant. In 1755 James sold to Mangus Tate. In 1762 Magnus and Mary, his wife, conveyed to orator. The lands were left to Jacob and James by their father's will, who died before Fairfax's deed. Letter of John Dixon dated Martinsburg, 2d September, 1799, says "Old McDonald in his life time entered into an agreement with George Lemon, who married his daughter, by which he conveyed all his right in the land to George." Copy of said agreement dated 6th September, 1798, between Andrew McDonald, Senr., and George Lemon. June 13, 1799, Andrew McDonald had died. The representatives are William, James, Andrew McDonald and Mary, who married George Lemon; granddaughter, Hester Price. Michael Mauck vs. Cryser--O. S. 25; N. S. 9--in 179_ Michael married a daughter of Christopher Cryser, Senior, in Frederick. Christopher married a second wife, a widow with several children. Isaac Siller, aged 52 or 53 years, deposes 14th April, 1804. McDonald vs. Morris--O. S. 25; N. S. 9--Frederick. George Rice's will was probated in the Winchester District Court. Snickers vs. Dunmore--O. S. 28; N. S. 10--William Snickers, executor, of Edward Snickers, complains that in 1774 his father, Edward Snickers, had dealings with Lord Dunmore. In 1775 Dunmore suddenly left the State and went to England, leaving lands in Hampshire and Berkeley Counties. John Murray, a son of Dunmore, has lately been in Virginia acting under a power of attorney from Dunmore. Murray has appointed Charles Magill as his substitute. "To Edward Snickers: Dear Sir--I received yours together with your account, which I make no doubt is just; I saw Mr. Ross some short time before I left Williamsburg; he was then on his way (as he told me) to Norfolk. I desired him to call on his return as my Clerck was not then within. But I never saw him from that day to this; as to the Ballance of your Act., I shall so soon as I receive some money which is due to me and which they promise me very faithfully that I shall receive very soon, I shall by the very first opportunity remit it to you, but should you be much in want of it immediately, I dare say on your application to my good friend Lord Fairfax he will be kind enough to let you have it on my Act., and I shall replace it to him so soon as I receive it. As to my plantation at Mount Charlotte. I must in the first place return to you many thanks for the attention you have already given to it, and shall be much obliged to you if you will still continue to take charge of it and give William McFarlane and Welsh all the assistance in your power, as 70 (torn off) your best advice in everything belonging to it. I am sorry to hear you have been abused on my account, but I hope that it will not happen to you again for I have been lately informed (words in italics erased in original letter) that orders have been given, not to give my people or effects the least molestation at any of my plantations so I would fain hope that they now begin to see me in the light I am conscious I ought to be seen in, I mean as a sincere well wisher to the Colony, and this I am sure will be the case when my whole conduct comes to be known. I beg you will offer my best respects to this and my good friend Col Martin; and believe me to be your sincere friend and well wisher, DUNMORE." The Royal William, Off Norfolk, October 23d, 1775. Certified to Federal Court, Circuit Court for the Middle Circuit, in District of Virginia. Eli Swearingen and Mary Ann Nobles, Admrs. of George Noble, vs. Lewis--O. S. 28; N. S. 10--In 1791 George Noble purchased from John Lewis 1,000 acres lying on the back and adjoining a tract of 1,000 acres located opposite the Island which is nearly opposite the mouth of the Wabash River, which location was made in the name of John F. Mercer and by him conveyed to Rawleigh Colston. Snapp vs. Stephenson--O. S. 28; N. S. 10--Rockingham. William, James and Rebekah (children and heirs), and Rebekah Stephenson (widow), heirs of Adam Stephenson, 1st March, 1797. Torbett vs. Torbett--O. S. 29; N. S. 10--Augusta. Hugh and Robert Torbett were brothers. Samuel Torbett was son of Hugh. Anthony Black married Hugh Torbett's daughter. Tapscott vs. Wilson and Giles--O. S. 29; N. S. 10--1800. Robert Tapscott of Botetourt was son of James Tapscott. Todd vs. McKee--O. S. 29; N. S. 10--Bill filed 8th June, 1791. In 1790 William McKee lived in Kentucky. Watson vs. Caldwell--O. S. 30; N. S. 10--John Caldwell's will dated 17th November, 1785 and proved in the District Court held at Prince Edward Court House, 4th September, 1793. Leaves all estate to his son, David Caldwell. John lived with David from 1766 until he died in August, 1789, aged 94 years and 6 months. Whitlock vs. Whitlock--O. S. 30; N. S. 10--Petition for Certiorari filed September, 1799. Agness and Hanna, infant daughters of Charles Whitlock, decd., by Wm. Davies, their guardian, complains that Thomas Whitlock, father of Charles, owned land on Reed Island in Wythe County and promised to convey it to Charles, if Charles would marry Mary Davies, the daughter of Henry Davies, which marriage took place. James Ingram deposes in Wayne County, No. Ca., 10th March, 1804. Richard Christal deposes in Wayne County, No. Ca., 10th March, 1804. John Hammons deposes in Wayne County, No. Ca., 10th March, 1804. Thomas Brooks deposes in Wayne County, No. Ca., 10th March, 1804, son-in-law of Thomas Whitlock. Charles Whitlock was killed by the fall of a tree. Griffith vs. Bready--O. S. 31; N. S. 11--Bill filed in Berkeley County. Robert Griffith, heir at law of Robert Griffith, decd., complains that in 6th September, 1782, Robert Harper made his will (having no issue of his body) and devised part of his land to Robert Griffith, decd., who was nephew of Robert Harper, and then soon died. Robert Griffith died 178.., leaving orator, an infant, his heir at law. Sarah Harper, daughter of 71 Robert Harper's brother Joseph Harper, and heir at law to Joseph; John Wager, son and pretended heir at law of Sarah. Robert Griffith was from Kentucky in 1794. Bready, after Robert Griffith's death, purchased the land from Robert Harper, nephew and supposed heir at law of Robert Harper, decd. Sarah Wager died 1786. William Bready and Edward White were brothers-in-law, 1804. Copy of Robert Harper's will dated 26th September, 1782, proved in Berkeley County, 15th October, 1782. Nephew Robert Griffith; niece Sarah Harper; nephew Joseph Keen (Kern); nephews, Robert and Josiah Harper, Jonas and Hezekiah and Israel Kern; Robert Griffith of Bedford County, executor. Henry Bedinger vs. Strode-O. S. 31; N. S. 11--Bill 1796. On 2d May, 1763, James Strode entered land in Northern Neck with Thomas Rutherford, then a surveyor for Fairfax in Berkeley County. Jonas Hedges deposes (in Berkeley) 10th March, 1798, that thirty-five years ago he showed the land to James Strode. May 2, 1763, James Strode enters 400 acres adjoining James Davis and Thomas Adams. Copy of deed 20th January, 1795, James Strode and Elizabeth, his wife, of Norborne Parish, Berkeley County, to Henry Bedinger. Proved in Berkeley, 20th January, 1795. William Baxter vs. James Campbell, Sr., and John Swearingen--Bill filed in Ohio County, 6th March, 1797--O. S. 32; N. S. 11. In 1773 William West and John Sappington came into Ohio County (now Brooke) and made settlement on Harman's Run and resided there until 1774, when they were driven away by the Indians. They returned in 1775 and found James Campbell's tenant in possession. Long before Orator's settlement, Nathaniel Tomlinstone had made a settlement on Harman's Run, which claim Campbell bought. Tomlinson made settlement in 1772 and Campbell bought in 1773. Philip Beale deposes, 27th April, 1798, at house of Col. Richard Brown in Holyday's Cove, in Brooke County, was acquainted with the land in 1772-1773. In 1773 William West and Joshua McQueen were living on the land in a cabin. James Campbell's son, John, purchased of Tomlinson. In 1773 deponent assisted James Campbell in raising a cabin. George Brown and a party of men came before it was completed and compelled them to desist. Richard Wells deposes at same time and place to same effect. John Alexander deposes at same time and place to same effect. Richard Elson deposes at same time and place to same effect. Following deposition taken at home of John Sappingon in Madison County, 27th April, 1798. Cap. John Sappington, a Justice of Peace and lately a representative for Madison County. George Brown, a minister of the Methodist Society. Joshua McQueen deposes at same time and place to same effect. William West deposes at same time and place to same effect. James Campbell, Jr., son of James, Senr., represented James, Sr. John Toland deposes in Ohio County that in 1773 John Campbell bought the land from Tomlinson, and deponent was surety for purchase price. Margaret Langford, daughter of James Campbell, deposes in Ohio County. Richard Boyce deposes in Washington County, Penna., 15th January, 1799, that in 1775 James Kerns employed him to plow on the land. James Kerns deposes in Washington County, Penna., 1799, that in 1775 he was tenant for James Campbell. William Griffith deposes in 1799 that James Campbell, Senr., is about 80. James Campbell, Jr., deposes in Brooke County, 31st May, 1798, that in 1773, spring, he and his brother John came to Ohio County. John 72 bought the land from Tomlinson and improved it, and was drowned. In the fall Joshua McQueen came. Campbell had the land surveyed by Benjamin Johnstone after the death of Col. Wm. Crawford. John Greathouse deposes 25th January, 1799. Blain vs. Blain--O. S. 32; N. S. 11--Bill filed 24th November, 1804. At sale of Thomas Campbell's property by his executors a certain John Blain and orator, William Blain, became surety for Ann, relict of Thomas, daughter of John and sister of William. Ann's conduct became very disagreeable to her father and other relatives. They lived in Rockingham. Walter Crockett of Wythe vs. Gordon Cloyd and others--O. S. 33; N. S. 11--Bill filed 9th July, 1798. James McCorkle and Wm. Christian, partners in 1775, gave their bond with Walter Crockett as sureties. McCorkle is dead, leaving heiresses Peggy Adams, wife of William Adams and Rebecca Thompson, wife of Andrew Thompson. Copy of deed William Christian and Anne to James McCorkle, dated 16th August, 1784, and proved in Montgomery County 25th August, 1784. Copy of will of James McCorkle of Montgomery County, dated 5th February, 1794, proved in Montgomery May Court, 1794. Niece Margaret McCorkle, wife of William Adams. Nieces Martha and Rebecca McCorkle. Tract called Dunkard Bottom. Martha McCorkle, widow of brother William McCorkle. Martha and William were parents of three nieces above. Devise to Robert Currin, Jr., son of Robert. Depositions in Winchester, 29th June, 1805. Michael Switzer 25 years old. Paul Kauffman 23 or 24 years old. Michael Houseman aged 28. Conrad Cutliff aged 19 (Gotlieb?). Francis Cutliff aged 61. James Brynsides vs. Thomas Madison's Exrs.--O. S. 33; N. S. 11-- Injunction granted 31st October, 1803. Richard Madison died 23d February, 1785, seized of land in Greenbrier, now Monroe. 750 acres by survey, 1751, and two days before his death he expressed his will that his wife, Priscilla, should have his whole estate, and this nuncupative will was proved in Augusta. He left no issue, and his eldest brother, Thomas, became his heir at law, who wrote to William Bowyer, father of Priscilla, renouncing the estate in her favor. John Miller married Priscilla. Thomas is dead and these are defendants (representatives) viz: Henry Bowyer and Agatha, John H. Madison, Peggy Madison, Thomas Madison, Patrick H. Madison. Major Mathew Harvey deposes in Botetourt, 15th February, 1805, that he has lived near Thomas Madison's place, "The Stone House," since 1784. Thomas moved to the Salt Works in Washington County, where he was living in October, 1787. He returned to live at the Stone House in the fall of 1788 or 1789. He rented the Stone House place to the late William Watts. Bryan vs. Bible--O. S. 33; N. S. 11--William Bryan of Rockingham complains that Lewis Bible in 1797 purchased of William's brother, Morgan Bryan, 50 acres adjoining orator. Morgan Bryan became insane, and this suit is to set aside certain contracts of his. William Bryan is a Methodist preacher. James Boys had removed to Kentucky 1803, June. Ezekiel Harrison and James Begs were brothers-in-law of Bryan. Copy of deed, 25th September, 1797, proved in Rockingham September Court, 1797. Lewis Bible and Mary, his wife, to Morgan Bryan. Conrad Custard and James Beggs were brothers-in-law of Morgan. John Lockart testifies he lived in 73 Brock's gap four years. Jacob Custard testifies 9th September, 1801. Jacob Lincoln deposes, 16th October, 1802, that he has known Morgan 30 years. John Bryan was brother of Morgan. Richard Claiborne vs. Burruss--O. S. 34; N. S. 12--Bill filed 1797. In 1784 Richard was entitled to 55,000 acres. About 1785-6 he went to Europe and returned in 1794 and lived in Philadelphia. While he was in Europe the Monongalia records were destroyed by fire. Thomas Bond died, 1793. Jane Bond married Thomas Williams. Sarah Bond, daughter of Thomas, married David Easton and is since dead without issue, leaving ____ Burrows, her only sister, as heiress. Copy of Dr. Thomas Bond's will dated Alexandria, 20th January, 1793, proved in Fairfax, 22d April, 1794. Wife, Jane. Daughter, Sarah Bond. Brother Venables Bond. Wife's daughter, Elizabeth Ferris, under 18. Faithful servant, Henry Foulk. 500 acres on Buckhannon: Legacy to Lawrence Sterne Smallwood, an orphan, now an apprentice of William Hunter's Coachmaker, 4,000 acres of Buckhannon land. To Letitia Aimwell, an orphan somewhere in Philadelphia, 2,000 acres of Buchannon land. To Miss Abigail Luken (Lumb), £100 or 2,000 acres of Buckhannon lands. William Ward Burrows married Mary, daughter of Dr. Thomas Bond. Cadbury vs. Turner--O. S. 34; N. S. 12--Copy deed 1st July, 1801, Robert Patterson of Phila to Henry Cadbury of Territory N. W., of Ohio, conveys 7,000 acres by survey 17th June, 1785, in Harrison County, cor. George Turner. Also 1,000 acres by survey 8th June, 1785, in Harrison County on Richard's Creek, corner Isaac Sidman. One-half undivided interest in 2,000 acres by survey 8th June, 1785, in Harrison County on Crow's Creek, corner Samuel Young. Deed by John Vaughan and Samuel H. Smith to Ro. Patterson. Carlyle vs. Glassell--O. S. 34; N. S. 12--Letter of John Carlyle dated Greenmill, 5th July, 1798, to his brother, William Carlyle, Hampshire County. John says his address is care Mr. Wm. Clark, Dumfries. "Your old acquaintances are chiefly gone. Old Mr. ____ of Kirkham is yet alive. Mr. Beverage and wife are gone some years. I still expected to see you in your own country once more but I begin to give it out. My wife joins me in best wishes to you, your wife and children. By favor Mr. John Glassell." Bill by William Carlyle says he drew a bill of exchange on his brother in Scotland. John Crawford vs. William Sterrett--O. S. 34; N. S. 12--William came to Virgina from Pennsylvania, where he had resided. James Elliott removed to Kentucky. John Crawford had a brother, William. Bond signed by William Sterrett of Augusta County, dated 24th February, 1792. James Elliott, a citizen of Tennessee, deposes 16th August, 1803, in Augusta County. James left Virginia in fall or winter of 1798, for Kentucky. Carlisle vs. Lockbridge--O. S. 35; N. S. 12--In 1805 John Carlile was son of Robert Carlisle of Augusta. Robert Carlile was uncle to the wife of Robert Lockbridge. Simon Cockrell vs. John Duncan--O. S. 35; N. S. 12--Bill filed 18th May, 1796. In 1770 William Herbert made a settlement upon waste and unappropriated land on Cubb Creek in Washington County, and occupied it until 1776, when his overseer was killed by the Indians, when Rawley Duncan took possession. Herbert died testate in 1776, which was proved 74 on 3d September, 1776, in Fincastle County, leaving William Herbert as his heir at law, from whom orator purchased. Rawley Duncan obtained a certificate of settlement in 1773. Rawley Duncan died intestate, leaving John Duncan his only son and heir. Townshend Duncan is now in possession. Benjamin Nicholson deposes in Clarke County, Ky., 16th May, 1798, that in 1775 he knew Rawley Duncan to purchase the tract from James Nalle. Peter Hutchinson deposes in Russel (?) County, 30th June, 1798, that about June, 1775, he was frequently in company with Robert Elson, who told him that the land he lived on was Harbard's and that he and some of his relations that lived at the same place were employed to keep stock. In the same year he heard a dispute between Rawley Duncan and John Duncan's widow about the plantation at the ford of Clinch, where they both lived at that time, and understood that Rawley and his brother John were to go halves in the plantation. William Crunk deposes he lived with the Duncans in the same settlement. John Fugate (Fugitt) deposed 30th June, 1798, that James McCarthy told him he sold the land to Richard Stanton, and Stauntom had sold to Harbard. It was the first piece of land McCarthy took up in the county. The land McCarthy's corn right was laid on McCarthy bought of David Cowen. Thomas Fauster deposes in Wythe County that in 1775 he started for Kentucky and stopped at Robert Elsom's house, who lived on Herbert's land. Cap. Alexander Ritchie deposes in Clarke County, Ky., 16th May, 1798, that in 1772 William Herbert brought a stock of cattle to Hays Creek and Robert Elsom came with him to take care of them. Patrick Porter deposes 28th April, 1798, that about 1770-1771 he moved to Clinch and a certain Robert Elsom came about the same time and settled at the head of Hay's Creek. Rachel Haunspale, late a wife to Robert Elsom, deceased, deposes at Herbert's Ferry in Wythe County, 14th July, 1798, that Robert was employed in 1770 to go to Clinch. Robert together with Rachel's father, William Hayes, went to Clinch and settled at a spring. Copy of William Herbert's will dated 28th May, 1776, proved in Fincastle County Court, 3d September, 1776. Certified as of the records of Montgomery County, 24th February, 1796, to wife, Sarah, plantation called Poplar Camp, and slaves; to eldest son, William, plantation on Reed Island, where Joseph Barren, Jr., is now living; to youngest son, Thomas, plantation where Josiah Hamilton lives; to eldest daughter, Martha, to youngest daughter, Joanna. William's father and mother are alive and living with him. Certain moneys due him by a Mr. Ozborn, iron mongers in West Street, without Lawful Gale Bristol in Old England. Philip Doddridge, heir at law of Joseph Doddridge, deceased, and John Fairfax vs. Peter Furtney--O. S. 35; N. S. 12--Spa. issued 2d December, 1803. In 1771 Joseph Barker improved 400 acres in Monongalia County, which he sold to Jonathan Coburn, deceased, who sold to Joseph Doddridge, on whose decease before 1779 it descended to Philip. After 1777 Philip moved to Pennsylvania, leaving the land in possession of James Coburn, heir at law of Jonathan. In 179_ Philip sold to James Coburn, who sold to John Fairfax. In 1775 Peter Fortney, John Downer and John Cox made an improvement interfering with above and obtained judgment by ejectment against Peyton Byrnes, tenant of Fairfax. (Peyton was brother-in-law to John Fairfax, and one of the heirs of Samuel Byrnes.) 75