AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES; Vol 3, PP 250 - 259 *************************************************************************** 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. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************** Page 43.--Rebekah Black's will, widow of Samuel Black, dated 8th February, 1794--Son. Samuel; daughter, Mary Black; son, John, 5 shillings birthright; daughter, Margaret Roberts; son, Joseph. Proved, 7th April, 1802. Page 44.--Christian Eakle's will, of Washington County, Maryland-- Children, John, Benjamin, Christian, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Katy, Mattena, and Rosa Eakle. Dated. 1st February, 1802; proved, 23d March, 1802. Page 51.--Walter Davis's will, dated, 15th March, 1803; proved, 7th April, 1803--Wife, Martha; daughter, Agncss; son, John; daughter, Euphemia Donnelly; daughter, Elizabeth Parks; grandchildren, Patsey Donelly, Wats Ewin, Walter Davis, Martha Ann Davis, Patsey Davis, and Patsey Davis Herin, Martha Rivers. Page 55.--9th April, 1803--Robert Shaw's appraisement. Page 61.--Jacob Baylor's will, 10th May, 1800; proved, 5th April, 1804-- Son, George; wife? daughter? Anna Maria; son, Jacob; daughter, Mary Fisher; daughter, Elizabeth Neidner; daughter, Christinia Zimmerman; daughter, Barbara Kella; son, Martin; son, Christian. Page 63.--Alexander Gibson's will, 13th July, 1804; proved, 3d September, 1804--Sister, Christiana Gibson; sister, Mary, wife of Henry Mowry; nephew, Daniel Gibson; niece, Elizabeth Cargo; James Creswell, who married his sister Margaret, mother of Elizabeth Cargo; nephew, Samuel Alexander Corgo; nephew, Daniel Gibson; niece, Harriet Cresswell, daughter of Margaret. Page 69.--Hugh Alexander's will, dated, 15th March, 1805; proved, 2d April, 1805--Robert and William Alexander, sons of his brother William, uner age. Page 70.--John Surface, Sr.'s, will, dated, 27th January, 1805; proved, 8th April, 1805--Wife, Mary, children; son, Jacob Surface, executor. Page 73.--Wm. Abney's bond, administrator of Alex. McClenachan, 5th April, 1797. Page 74.--6th September, 1797. Claudius Buster's bond as administrator of David Buster. Page 76.--1st September, 1797. John Scott and James Leech, bond as administrator of Andrew Scott Page 78.--1st September, 1797. Guardianship bond for Sally, John, and Thomas Scott, orphans of Andrew Scott, deceased. Page 78.--4th April, 1800. Administration bond of estate of Robert Page 81.--2d September, 1800. Executrix' bond for estate of David Laird. Page 81.--1st April, 1801. Robert Tate, executor of John Tate. bond. Page 88.--8th April, 1805. Mortin Surface, administrator c. t. a. of John Surface, bond. Page 92.--William Buchanan's will (farmer), dated, 1st October, 1804-- Wife Isabella; son, James; son, Alexander; son, John; William Caldwell and his heirs; Martha Beard. Rebekah Hanna. Proved, 2d September, 1805. Page 100.--4th September, 1806. David McNair's appraisement. Page 101.--James Kennerley, Sr.'s, will, dated, 23d June, 1797--Sons, Reuhen, William, and Benjamin, James, Thomas, and Samuel; daughters, Mary Lockhart, Elizabeth Poindexter, Kitty Craig. Proved, 3d April, 1807. 250 Page 108.--24th April, 1810. George Blakeley to Peter Hanger, deed trust for Joseph Wayland, wagon and horses. Page 109.--John Nickle's will. dated, 17th June, 1805--Wife, Sarah; son, John; granddaughter, Peggy Hall; daughter, Martha Richey; four daughters, Martha Richey, Polly Cravens, Betty Blair, Nancy Nickle; son, John, and son-in-law, Joseph Blair, executors. Proved, 20th April, 1810. Page 118.--6th August, 1813. John Steele, of Natchez, in Mississippi Territory, appoints William Steele, of Rockbridge, attorney, to release and convey to John's brother, Robert Steel, the estate of John's brother, Samuel Steele. Page 120.--22d April, 1818. Sarah Thompson and Lewis Wayland, Jr.'s, bond as administrators of William Thompson. Page 131.--September, 1819. Jacob Humbert, Jr.'s, bond as administrator of Jacob Humbert, Sr. Page 122.--20th April, 1820. Joshua Jones, administrator of Eleanor Jones, late Eleanor Thomas, bond. Page 154.--Isaac McClure's, Sr.'s, will, dated, 5th February, 1828 brother, David McClure; brother, Hugh McClure, a person of unsound mind. Page 164.--Thomas Sharp's will, 12th February, 1825--Oldest sister, Lettis Clark; sister, Peggy Weir, and her son, Hugh; brother, John; sister. Fanny Porter; brother, Joseph Sharp; brother, Robert Sharp; sister, Ann Henry; sister, Jean Black; Lettis Clark's son, John; James Black's son, Sam; Alexander Sharp, son of Robert Sharp, sister Lettis' first husband; wife. Mary. CIRCUIT COURT WILL BOOK No. 2. Page 1.--John Searight's will, dated, 17th February, 1784--Wife, Sarah; son, James; daughter, Anne Seawright; nephew, John Seawright; niece, Margaret Seawright. Page 4.--Will of Joseph Borden, of Iredell County, N. C., dated, 29th April, 1803.--Wife, Jane; son, Levi, all land in Green River in Kentucky; son, Benj. Joseph Borden; granddaughter, Sally Lasnet, daughter of Richard Lasnett and Rebecca; grandson, Joseph Lasnett; granddaughter, Mary Lasnett; grandchildren, children of William Saunders and Mary; brother-in-law, Thomas Bromson; sister, Deborah Henry. Page 11.--James Bell's will, 9th May, 1829--Natural daughters, Lucinda Bell, daughter of Rachel Western, wife of Richard Western, and the late Rachel Slaton, and to James Western, son of said Richard Western, by his wife Rachel, late Rachel Slaton; father, Samuel Bell; brother, Thomas Bell; James and Cyrus Western. DEED BOOK No. 1. Page 1.--John Madison, Gent., appointed Clerk of the Court by Thos. Nelson, Governor, 4th November, 1745. Page 1.--9th December, 1745. Andrew Pickens to William McFeeters, £6 12-1/2 acres Wm. McFeeters' old survey. Witnesses, Thos. Chew, James Trimble, Jno. Madison. Acknowledged, 10th December, 1745. Page 3.--Williamsburg. October 30, 1745. Gentlemen: Whereas the Governor and Council have been pleased to order that the Court of your 251 County should be held in the Court House built for that purpose at my mill placd; notifies them that he will make a deed for the house and two acres for user only, of public buildings; writes because he doesn't wish any trouble in case of his death--W. Beverley. To: The Court of Augusta County. Page 5.--10th February, 1745 (1746). Alexander Thompson to Henry Downs, Sr., of Orange, £60.8.4; 300 acres on both sides South River, Shanando; part of 400 acres of land Alexander now lives on, granted to Alexander 8th July, 1742. Witnesses Thomas Lewis, Jno. Beanham, Jr.; John Nicholas. Acknowledged, 10th February 1745. Page 7.--18th November, 1745. Nathan Underwood of County of Orange, planter, to Christian Clymant, of Augusta. Whereas, on 13th Januay, 1741 (1742), was granted to Henry Dowly, of Orange County, 236 acres in Augusta, part of which Henry conveyed to Nathan Underwood by deed recorded in Orange; £18; part of the tract on South River of Shanando, 100 acres. Witnesses, Robert Turk, George Anderson, Eastham Franklyn. Proved, 10th February, 1745-6, by all the witnesses. Page 12.--8th February, 1745-6. George and Robert Brackenridge to Sameel Wilson, £50, 461 acres in Beverley Manor, part of 761 acres deeded to vendors by Beverley 26th day November, 1742; to George, 300 acres and Robert, the remainder. Deed recorded in Orange. Corner to George's land. Witnesses, John Smith, John Branham, Jr.; John McMaster. Acknowledged by grantors, 10th Feburary 1745. Page 15.-- 10th February, 1745-6. James Givvons (order book says James Givens) to Hugh Ross, £10 Pennsylvania money, 170 acres on west side Cathey's River called Walker's Run, Benjamin Allen's road. Acknowledged, 10th February, 1745. Page 17.--10th February, 1745-6. James Cumberford apprentices himself to Johnn McMaster, mason for 4 years and 5 months, to be taught art and myster of a mason and plasterer. Acknowledged, 10th February, 1745-6. Page 18.--Same signed and acknowledged by McMasters. Page 20.--31st December, 1745. Daniel McEnaire (McNare)). Gent to James Trimble, surveyor, £22, 10 shillings Virginia money; 400 acres on a branch of James River called Burden's Creek. Witnesses, James Sayers, David Trimble, Silas Hart. Acknowledged by Daniel McNare and Hannah, his wife 11th February, 1745-6. Page 23.--10th February, 1745-6. George and Robert Brackenridge to David Doack, £42, Virginia money; 300 acres in Beverley Manor, being the tract George now lives on. Ackonwledged by both, 10th February, 1745-6. Page 27.--11th February, 1745-6. Daniel McEnair, Gent., to Thomas Gardiner, "Sawer," £18 current money of Virginia; 165 acres on Jennings Creek, part of 400 acres granted to Caniel by patent. Witnesses, Silas Hart, Matt Edmiston, James Trimble. Acknowledged by Daniel and Hannah, his wife, 11th February, 1745-6. Page 19.--6th February, 1745-6. John Patteet, of Frederick County, yeoman. Whereas, James Greenlee, of County of Augusta, yeoman, is bound to John Pateet by covenant relating to two tracts of land lying on South Branch of James River containing 550 acres, purchased by John from James to Charles Sinckler, laborer. Assignment to Charles of John's rights under the covenant with Greenlee. 252 Page 31.--11th February, 1745-6. William Thompson to James Craig, £30 Virginia currency; 305 acres on north side Middle River, Shanandoe, Hugh Thompson's land. Witnesses, Thomas Lewis, Robert Craig, Wm. Thompson. Acknowledged, 11th February, 1745-6. Page 35.--14th April, 1746. James Patton and John Lewis to John Graham, £23.9.6 currency money, Virginia; 606 acres on Great River of Calfpasture, on east side, corner to James Lockridge, corner to Given's land. Witnesses, Thomas Chew and James Carter. Acknowledged by both, 14th April, 1746. Page 39.--27th March, 1746 (not 7, but 1745-6). Timothy Crosthwaite, of County Orange, to James Patton, _____ consideration; 400 acres in fork of James River granted by patent to William Crosthwaite, deceased, 12th February, 1742, and now in possession of Timothy, eldest son and heir of William. Witnesses, Thomas Chew, Henry Downs, Sr. and Jr. Proved by all the witnesses, 14th February, 1746, and 23d May, 1747. Page 43.--12th December, 1745. Moses Thom(p)son, of Province of South Carolina, to John Madison, of Augusta, £110 current money; 731 acres, part of 1,041 acres sold to Thomson by Wm. Beverley out of 118,491 acres known as Beverley Manor; corner to Adam Thomson's land; corner to John Ramsey. Witnesses, James Patton, Thos. Chew, Mary Patton, Rebecca Vickers, Henry Downs, Jr. Proved by James Patton, Thos. Chew, and H. Downs, Jr., 14th April, 1746. Page 46.--Moses Thomson, late of Augusta County, now an inhabitant of South Carolina, and James Patton, to John Madison, 12th December, 1745. Bond conditioned to defend D. B. 1, p. 43, against the right of dower in said land of Jane Thomson, wife of Moses. Land adjoins James Armstrong and John Ramsey. Page 48.--11th April, 1746. Francis McCeon (McCune, McCewn), yeoman, to Hugh Martin, yeoman, £15 current money; 227 acres, part of a large tract of 728 acres belonging to McCewn patented to him 13th August, 1743, on Tee's Creek. Witnesses, J. Buchanan, John Hawkins, Henry Downs, Jr. Acknowledged, 14th April, 1746, when Margaret, wife of Francis, relinquished her right of dower. Page 52.--9th March, 1745-6. Francis McCewn, yeoman, to Robert Erwin, yeoman, £12 current money; 200 acres, part of 728 acres (vid. 1, p. 48, for description). Witnesses. Charles Wilson, Samuel Norwood Thomas Taylor. Acknowledged by Francis and Margaret, his wife, 14th April, 1746. Page 55.--9th April, 1746. Francis McCewn, yeoman, to Samuel Norwood, yeoman, £90 current money of Virginia; 500 acres, part of same patent as D. B. 1, p. 48, on Tees Creek. Witnesses, J. Buchanan, Henry Downs, Jr.; James Robertson. Acknowledged by Francis and wife Margaret. 14th April, 1746. Page 58.--11th April, 1746. Peter Ruffnaugh (Ruftner), of County Orange, to Christopher Comber, £40 current money Virginia; on Hawksbill Run, formerly belonging to Francis Thomton. Witnesses, John Newport, Richard Price. Isaac Strickler. Acknowledged, 14th April, 1746. Page 61.--11th April, 1746. Peter Rufnaugh (Rufnedt) to Daniel Stover, £10 current money Virginia; on South River, Shanando, at mouth of Hawksbill Creek, part of 250 acres granted to John Landrum purchased 253 by Rufnaught from Landrum containing 196 acres. Witnesses, same as p. 68. Acknowledged, 14th April, 1746. Page 64.--6th _____, 1746. Robert Poage. farmer, to Robert Gamble, weaver, £15 current money Virginia; 306 acres on west side Blue Ridge; corner to Alexander Blair; John Young's line. Witnesses, John Nuckens (Pickens), James Trimble, Silas Hart. Acknowledged, and dower released by Elizabeth, wife of Robert, 15th April, 1746. Page 65.--18th February, 1743. John Lewis, of County Augusta, to James Robertson, £30 current money Virginia; 274 acres in Beverley Manor, part of 2,071 acres deeded to John by Wm. Beverley, 21st February, 1738, recorded in Orange; on Lewis Creek, Daniel Dcniston's line; James Trimble's line; John Craig's line. Witnesses, William Henderson, Wm. Johnstone, Thomas Lewis. Acknowledged in Orange County, 23d February, 1743. Acknowledged in Augusta by John Lewis, 15th April, 1746, and Margaret, his wife, released dower. Page 69.--20th February, 1745. Moses Thomson, late of County Augusta, to James Edmiston, £13.17 current money Virginia; 100 acres patented 20th August, 1745, to Moses, on east side South River, Shanandoe, on the Red Banks. Witnesses, Thos. Lewis, John Preston, David Edmiston. 15th April, 1746, proved by Lewis and Edmiston. 12th May, 1746, proved by John Preston. Page 73.--12th May, 1746. John Mitchell, farmer, to Wm. Mitchell, farmer, £40 current money Virginia; 400 acres in Augusta; Benj. Borden's line, part of land patented to John, 15th March, 1744. Acknowledged, 12th May, 1746, by John Mitchell and Mary, his wife. Page 77.--13th May, 1746. George Robinson to John Finley, £100 current money Virginia; 892 acres, part of Beverley Manor, and granted by Beverley to George 21st February, 1738, on Shannandore River; lines of the Manor. Witnesses, Robert Rennick, Jno. Trimble, James Price, Silas Hart. Acknowledged, 13th May, 1746, and Martha, wife of George, released dower. Page 81.--13th June, 1746. George Hutchinson to Samuel Henderson, £8 current money Virginia; 265 acres in Beverley Manor, part of 530 acres conveyed by Beverly to George 21st February, 1738, in Orange County, on Long Meadow Run; corner to Alexander Henderson. Witnesses, Thos. Lewis, Silas Hart, John Kerr. Acknowledged. 13th May, 1746, and Eleanor, his wife, releases dower. Page 79.--13th June, 1746. George Hutchison to Alexander Henderson, £8 current money Virginia; 265 acres in Beverley Manor, part of 530 acres granted by Beverley to George 21st February, 1738, in Orange County, on east side Long Meadow, Samuel Henderson's land. Witnesses, Thos. Lewis, Silas Hart, Jno. Kerr. Acknowledged, 13th May, 1746, and Eleanor, his wife, released dower. Page 84.--14th May, 1746. George Hutchinson, of Augusta, yeoman, to James Clarke, wheelwright, £24.10.0; 380 acres in Beverley Manor, corner to land surveyed for John Brown. Witnesses, John Risk, James Brown, James Trimble. Acknowledged, 13th May, 1746, and Eleanor, his wife, relinquishes dower. Page 88.--8th May, 1746. Lewis Neal (Neil) and Lydia, his wife; John Neal (Neil) and Ann, his wife, of the County of Frederick, to William 254 Burk, £22 current money Virginia; 400 acres on west side Blue Ridge, on a branch of South River called Boon Run. Signed by all. Ann's mark. Witnesses, W. Russell, James Porteus, John Newport. Proved, 3d May, 1746, by all witnesses. Page 90.--19th April, 1746. Francis McCowen (mark), farmer, to Wm. Bell, farmer, £55 current money Virginia; 196-1/2 acres in Beverley Manor; Seth Poag's line; John Lewis' line. Witnesses, Jno. Buchanan, Joseph Culton, Silas Hart, James Trimble. Acknowledged, 18th June, 1746. Francis (his mark) McCown. Page 93.--Commission to John Anderson, Andrew Pickens, and Richard Woods to take deposition of Margaret, wife of Francis McCown. Page 94.--Francis McCune's wife Margaret releases her dower 18th June, 1746. Page 96.--18th June, 1746. Adam Thomson, farmer, to James Armstrong, malster, £63 current money Virginia; 310 acres on north branch of Cleristee's Creek, a small island in said creek; corner to James Caldwell; corner to John Madison. Witnesses, Andrew Lewis, Thos. Chew, James Trimble. Acknowledged, 18th June, 1746, and Elizabeth releases dower. Page 100.--17th June, 1746. George Brackenridge, yeoman, to Samuel Lusk, farmer, £18 current money Virginia; 200 acres on south side Middle River of Shanando; William Anderson's line; corner to Jno. Finley. Witnesses, John and Robert Christian, James Trimble. Acknowledged, 18th June, 1746, and Ann released dower. Page 102.--Robert Green, of Orange County, to Robert McCay, of Augusta, and Jost Hite, of Frederick. Bond in £3000 dated 18th June, 1746. Whereas, Robert McCay, Jost Hite, Robert Green, and Wm. Duff, deceased, did in lifetime of Duff obtain order of Council for one tract of 3,060 acres on north branch of Shanando; one tract of 9,860 acres in a hollow of the mountains in the fork of Shanando; one tract of 2,200 acres on north branch of Shanando; one tract of 7,000 acres on south branch of Shanando; one tract of 891 acres on north branch of Shanando; one tract of 310 acres on south branch of Shanando (in order for the more speedy conveying same to purchasers). Parties agree that patent should be made to Robert Green. Condition that Robert make proper conveyances to purchasers and one moiety of the residue to the other parties. Witnesses, Jno. Smith, Thos. Stevenson, Jno. Hite. Acknowledged, 18th June, 1746. Page 104.--18th June, 1746. Robert McKay, Josh Hite, Robert Green, and Robert Green, executor and heir-at-law of Wm. Duff, deceased, to William Linwell, £62.10.0 current money Virginia; 1,500 acres, part of 7,009 acres patented to grantors 26th March, 1739. Witnesses, Gabriel Jones, Jno. Madison. Acknowledged, 19th June, 1746. Page 107.--18th February, 1747. Commission to Robert Coningham, John Wilson, and Robert Campbell, to examine Ann, wife of George Brackenridge, who is unable to travel to the Court House. She releases dower in D. B. 1. p. 11, 5th May, 1748. Page 110.--Jost Hite, Robert Green, and Robert Green, executor and heir of Wm. Duff to Robert McKay, £119 current money Virginia; 1,190 acres on west side Blue Ridge part of 7,009 acres patented to grantors and grantee, 26th March, 1739; north side Linwell's Creek, including the 9th and 10th lots. Acknowledged, 19th June, 1746. 255 Page 112.--Commission to Robert Slaughter, _____ (Finlass?), and Francis Slaughter, of Orange County, to examine Elenor, wife of Robert Green, unable to travel, and her relinquishment of dower in D. B. 1, p. 110, 3d May, 1747. Page 115.--18th June, 1746. Hite, McKay, Robert Green, sole heir and executor of Wm. Duff, to Robert Craven, £40.4.0 current money Virginia; 670 acres on north side Linville's Creek, part of 7,009 acres patented 26th March, 1739. Witnesses, Thomas Chew, Gabriel Jones. Thos. Slaughter. Acknowledged by all, 19th June, 1746. Page 20.--19th June, 1746. Zeruiah Borden, widow, of Frederick County and Benj. Borden, of Augusta, executors of Benj. Borden, late of Orange, to Francis McCune, £3 current money Virginia; 328 acres, part of 92,100 acres patented to Benjamin, Sr. 6th November, 1739, the Barrens on the south side of the creek; corner to Joseph Kennedy. Witnesses, Jno. Smith, Samson Archee, Repentance Townsend. Acknowledged by Benjamin in person and for Zeruiah, 19th June, 1746. Page 123.--19th June, 1746. Zeruiah Borden (as in p. 120) to James Montgomery, £20 current money Virginia; 654 acres, part of 3,553 acres patented to Benjamin, Sr., 9th March, 1740. Page 125.--18th June, 1746. The Bordens as above to John Hays. Testator in his lifetime had agreed to sell to Hays; 318 acres, 2 roods, 38 p., part of 92,100 acres patented to Benjamin 6th _____, 1739, on bank of Hays Creek, Moxbett Creek, where Maxbett and Hays Creek come together. Con., 5 shillings. Acknowledged as above. Page 128.--18th June, 1746. The Bordens to William Berry, Con. 6 shillings current money Virginia. Testator in his lifetime had agreed to convey to William 145 acres, part of 92,100 acres on Moffett's Creek; Elizabeth Hunter's Corner. Acknowledged as above. Page 131.--Same to Ezekiel Clements, 5 shillings current money Virginia. Benjamin in his lifetime had agreed to convey 400 acres patented to Benjamin 24th March, 1740, on a Jame River branch called the Mary on southwest side. Page 135.--18th June, 1746. Samuel Wilkins to Robert McKay et als., £126.8.11; 1,264 acres in Orange County on west side Blue Ridge on Naked Creek where the Irish path crosses, part of 7,009 acres patented to McKay et als., 26th March, 1739, and by them sold to Samuel Wilkins by deeds, 29th June, 1744. Witnesses, James Porteus and John Hawkins Acknowledged by Samuel Wilkins, 20th June, 1746, and Sarah, his wife, relinquished dower. Page 139.--18th June, 1746. Robert McKay et als. to Samuel Wilkins, £126.8.11; 1,264 acres on Naked Creek; conveys D. B. 1, p. 135. Acknowledged. Page 143.--15th August, 1746. William Linwell and Elenor, his wife, to George Bowman, of County Frederick, £100 Pennsylvania currency; 500 acres purchased of Jost Hite & Co. on Linwell's Creek; line of Joseph Bryan (in his possession) ; Wm. Linwell's mark ( ); Elinor Linwell's mark ( ). Witnesses, Gabriel Jones and Benj. Johnston. Acknowledged, 20th August, 1746. Page 148.--5th August, 1746. Robert McCay, of Augusta, and Jost Hite, of Frederick, to Robert Green, of Orange, surveying partners of a 256 certain tract patented 26th March, 1739, to McCay, Hite, Duff and Green, 7,009 acres, £100 current money; 1,000 acres including lots 2 and 3. Witnesses, Thomas ( ) Linwell, Valentine Sevier, Gabriel Jones. Proved by all witnesses, 20th August, 1746, Page 152.--20th August, 1746. William Linwell to Thomas Linwell, £12; 500 acres on Linwell's Creek, part of 1,500 acres granted to William by McCay & Co.; land in possession of Joseph Bryant. William ( ) Linwell. Acknowledged by William, and Eleanor releases dower, 20th August, 1746. Page 135.--20th August, 1746. William Linwell to Joseph Bryan, £12; 500 acres on Linwell's Creek between William, and land in possession of Thomas Linwell, part of 1,500 acres granted by McCay & Co. Acknowledged, and dower released by Eleanor, 20th August 1746. Page 159.--21st August, 1746. Samuel McCutchen and Francis, his wife to James Shields, cordwinder, £18.5.0; 298-1/2 acres, part of 600 acres on Moffetts Creek bought from Borden; corner to Nathan Lusk, adjoining patent line of Beverley Manor. Witnesses, William Adair, Rob. Graham, James Trimble. Frances ( ) McCouchen. Acknowledged by both, 21st August, 1746. Page 161.--20th November, 1746. John Moffett, mason, to Mathew Robertson, of the Province of Pennsylvania. Whereas, by patent 6th September, 1736, to Beverley & Co., and Beverley bought out the other partners 17th September, 1736, and Beverley by deed 29th February, 1739, granted to John Moffett 396 acres, part of Beverley Manor, £110 current money Virginia; 396 acres above on a branch of Shanando called Cathey's Run. Witnesses, Robert King and Silas Hart. Acknowledged by John, and dower released by Mary, his wife, 20th November, 1746. Page 165.--14th November, 1746. Thomas Linwell and Hannah, his wife, to Jacob Christman, of Frederick County, £100 currency; 500 acres. part of 1,500 acres purchased of Jost Hite on Linwell's Creek. Witnesses, Wat Ellice, G. Jones. Acknowledged, 20th November, 1746. Page 169.--21st November, 1746. James Carter, millwright, to Robert Gay; 300 acres part of tract granted to James Patton and John Lewis, and sold to Carter by Patton and Lewis 2d April, 1745, on Calfpasture River; corner to John Campbell's land. Witnesses, Jno. Buchanan, Thomas Gillham, Thomas Wood. Acknowledged by James, and dower released by Dinah, his wife, 21st November, 1746. Page 171.--22d November, 1746. Benj. Borden, Jr., late of Orange County, executor, etc., to James Davice, £18.15.7 current money Virginia. Benjamin, Sr., in his lifetime had agreed to sell to James; 626 acres, part of 8,100 acres patented to Benjamin, Sr., 6th November, 1739; corner to tract No. 2 on Cataba Creek. Witnesses, Wat Ellice, James Patton, Jno. Madison. Acknowledged, 22d November, 1746. Page 173.--22d November, 1744. £3.3.3; Benjamin Borden, &c., to Thomas McSpeadon; 106 acres, part of 92,100 acres; corner to Alexander McCleary. Acknowledged, 22d November, 1746. Page 177.--18th February, 1746. John Buchanan, yeoman, to James Cowan, £18.10.0 current money Virginia; 374 acres in B. M. in Patrick Campbell's line; Reed and Moor's land; Col. Patton's land. Witnesses, Andrew Cowen, Robert Foyle, James Trimble. Acknowledged, 18th February, 1746. 257 Page 180.--19th February, 1746. Alexander Thompson to William Beard, £16 current money Virginia; on south branch Shanando, known by the name of Cave Bottom; Alexander Thompson's ford; next to the Great Mountain; Cave Hill; 100 acres, part of tract patented to Alexander, 13th July, 1742. Witnesses, Alexander Thompson, James Beard, John Edwards. Acknowledged, 19th February, 1746. Page 182.--18th February, 1746. James Davice to James Campbell, £64 current money Virginia; 670 acres in B. M. deed to Davice by Beverley, 21st February, 1738. James ( ) Davis. Witnesses, Samuel Gay, Wm. Henderson. Acknowledged, 19th February, 1746. Page 185.--9th February, 1747. Robert Turk, planter, to Robert Patrick, £62 current money Virginia; 437 acres in Beverley Manor, crossing South River of Shanando. Witnesses, John Preston, Robert Scott. Acknowledged by Robert Turk, and dower released by Margaret, his wife, 18th March, 1746. Page 188.--26th February, 1746. Thomas Linwell, yeoman, to Morgan Bryant, £16 current money Virginia; 3 cows, a set of Smith's tools. Trust to secure to Capt. Robert Green & Co., £16. Witnesses, Edward Hughes, Abraham Croson (Creeson). Proved by both witnesses. Page 190.--18th March, 1747. Robert McClenachan to David Stuart, £32; 331 acres in Beverley Manor; corner to land of heirs of Alexander Brackenridge. Witnesses, Thos. Lewis, Jno. Buchanan, John Pickins. Acknowledged by Robert, and dower released by Sarah, 18th March, 1746. Page 193.--11th December, 1746. James Gill and Eleanor, his wife, late of Orange County, to Edward Hughes, £25 current money Pennsylvania; on a branch of North River of Shanando called Waitings Creek, 186 acres. Witnesses, Samuel Bryan, Morgan Bryan, Jr.; John Ellis, Eleanor ( ) Gill. Proved by all witnesses, 18th March, 1746. Page 196.--19th March, 1747. Benj. Borden, heir, executor, &c., to Col. Jno. Buchanan. Testator agreed in his lifetime to sell to J. B. £3; part of 98,100 acres, beginning on the creek corner to Jno. Edmiston; 100 acres. Witnesses, John Buchanan, Humberstone Lyon, William Sayers. Acknowledged, 19th March, 1746. Page 198.--19th March, 1747. Benj. Borden to Henry Myrtian, £16.8 0 current money Virginia; 674 acres (bought in lifetime of Benj. Borden, Sr.) ; corner to John and James McDowel's land. Witnesses and acknowledged as above. Page 200.--19th March, 1747. Benj. Borden, &c., &c., to Alexander McClure (sold to Alexander in lifetime of Benjamin); 266 acres for £7.13.0, part of 92,100 acres on Mill Creek corner to Isaac Taylor. Witnessed and acknowledged as above. Page 203.--19th March, 1746. Benj. Borden to Halbert McClure (sold in lifetime of Benjamin, Sr.); 203 acres for £6.1.6 current money Virginia, part of 92,100 acres on north branch of James River; corner to William Hall's land; corner to Samuel McClure. Witnessed and acknowledged as above. Page 205.--19th March, 1746. Benj. Borden to John Lyie (sold in lifetime of Benjamin); 734 acres for £22.5.0 current money Virginia, part of 92,100; corner to Mathew Lyle, John McDowell's line. Witnessed and acknowledged as above. 258 Page 207.--19th March, 1746. Benj. Borden to William McClung (sold in lifetime of Benjamin); 314 acres, 3 R., 25 P., for £9.7.0, part of 92,100 acres; John Stevenson's line; Andrew Baxter's stake. Witnessed and acknowledged as above. Page 209.--19th March, 1746. Benj. Borden & Co. to Mathew Gyle (Lyle). Testator agreed to sell in his lifetime, 451 acres, 2 R., 17 P., for £13.10.0 current money Virginia, part of 92,100, grantee's old survey; Thomas McSpadon's line; John Mathews' line; John Gray's corner. Witnessed and acknowledged as above. Page 211.--19th March, 1746. Benj. Borden to Isaac Taylor, Sr. (sold in testator's lifetime); 600 acres, £18 current money Virginia, part of 92,100, in Mill Creek, by a scollopy hill. Witnessed and acknowledged as above. Page 213.--20th November, 1746. James Davis (Device) to John Black, £_____ current money Virginia; 375 acres in Beverley Manor sold by George Home, of Orange County, to Gibbins Jennings, of Shanando. 14th March, 1740, and recorded in Orange, and afterwards sold at auction by Richard Winslow to satisfy execution vs. Gibbins Jennings; on 21st March, 1742, to satisfy Isaac Smith. Deed by Winslow to Davis in Orange, 24th June, 1743; on South River Shanando in Robert Turk's line; Samuel Gay's line; Beverley Manor line.--James S. Davis. Witnesses, Thos. Lewis, Wm. Wright, Plineeas Griffiths. Acknowledged, 21st May, 1747. Page 217.--8th January, 1746. Thomas Gillespy to James Bell and John Rutledge, £100; 400 acres on Long Glade, a draft of North River of Janendo; head of a draft of Naked Creek. Witnesses, Robert McClenachan. James Irwin, Thomas Rutlidge. Proved by all witnesses, 21st May, 1747. Page 222.--22d November, 1746. Samuel Norwood to John Gilmer, yeoman, £130; 500 acres, part of a large tract formerly Francis McCown's land and sold to Samuel by Francis. 9th April, 1746, recorded in Augusta on Tees Creek. Witnesses, Robt. Erwin, John Carr, Hugh Martin. Acknowledged, 21st May. 1747. Page 225.--21st May, 1747. William Burk to Henry Downs, Gent., £85 current money Virginia; 350 acres on Shenandoe River at the upper end of 2,000 acres that did belong to Richard Malden near Peaked Mountain; corner to Paul Long; Selsor's line. Witnesses, Adam Muller, Barbar6 Miller, Jno. Edwards. Acknowledged, 21st May 1747. Page 228.--20th May, 1747. John Pickens, Gent., to William Baskins, £10 current money Virginia; 212 acres; corner to James Lesley. Teste: Jno. Buchanan, Thos. Chew, 212; Charles Campbell. Acknowledged, and dower released by Eleanor, his wife, 21st May 1747. Page 231.--20th May, 1747. William Porter, yeoman, to Thomas Hill, £28 current money Virginia; 395-1/2 acres on Middle Creek; John McDowell's line; Patrick Hays' line. Teste: David Mitchell, Nathaniel Evins, Alexander Moore. Acknowledged by William, and dower released by Jane, his wife, 21st May, 1747. Page 234.--11th February, 1746-7. Robert McCay to John James and Moses Green, £100; 500 acres on Linwell's Creek being lot No. 5, part of tract of 7,009 acres patented, 26th March, 1736, to Jost Hite & Co. and conveyed to Robert by Hite & Co., 24th June, 1744. Teste: W. Russell, James Porteus, Jno. Newport, Gab Jones. Proved, 21st May, 1747, by all but Newport. 259