AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES; Vol 3, PP 540 - 549 *************************************************************************** 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 ************************************************************************** June, 1756. John Smith's will was proved by only one witness and may be called in question by the heirs of said Abraham, who was eldest brother and heir-at-law of John, deceased. Page 375.--The Meeting House line. Teste: James Steel, William Scott. Samuel Henry. Page 380.--Teste: John Burnside, Jacob Nicolas. Page 380.--Henry Pickle to Casper Eager. Delivered to Philip Ekert, January, 1783. Page 391.--Patent to Mathew Thompson and Mathew Thompson, Jr., 5th March, 1747. Page 394.--Part of plantation whereon John Campbell now lives Teste: James Foster. Page 397.--14th September, 1773. Joaken Vauferson (Jefferson) to Daniel Smith and Felix Gilbert, power of attorney to sell 1000 acres whereon Joaken now lives, patented to him, 3d August, 1771. Page 401.--14th November, 1774. Thomas Paxton and Mary, of Botetourt, to William Paxton, son of Thomas. Teste: Nathaniel Evans, Joseph Snodgrass, James Alexander. Page 405.--11th November, 1774. Bowd (Bondy) Estill and Jane, of Botetourt, to James Carlyle. Page 409.--11th November, 1774. Wallas Estill and Ann, of Botetourt, to John Peoples, on Clover Creek, now called Bullpasture, patented to Wallas, 3d November, 1750. Page 411.--Part of a patent to Andrew Foster, 5th September, 1749. Page 416.--Teste: William Frogg. Page 417.--24th May, 1774. Elisha Estis, of Caroline County, and Gabriel Long, of Culpeper, to Cap. Francis Kirtley, Sr. Page 418.--Teste: William, John and Francis Kirtley, William Kirtley, Jr.. Thomas Fortson. Page 421.--Delivered to William Alexander, February, 1778. Page 424.--6th September, 1774. Marthew ( ) Wilson, widow and devisee of Samuel Wilson, late of Staunton, 1st part; John Griffin, of Staunton. and Elizabeth, late Elizabeth Wilson, one of the daughters and devisees of Samuel, of 2d part. Samuel died seised if lot 4 in Staunton and lot 1, outlet of woodland, and made will, 28th May, 1760, devising one-third to each: wife Martha, daughter Elizabeth and daughter Martha. Martha is under age and her mother enters into agreement for her. Deed of partition. Teste: Robert and Margaret Reed, Samuel Coleman, Daniel Kidd. Page 435.--At a place called Snoddon's Spring, patented to James McCarrell. 10th August, 1769. Page 437.--15th November, 1774. Daniel Kidd and John Graham to Theobald, alias Devault, Bosang. James Hughes seised of ot 7 in Staunton and 30 acres of woodland purchased by James from Robert McClenachan and bargained to sell part of each to James Leister, deceased, trader. Leister died before deed made. and James agreed with Leister's administrators and surviving partners to convey to them in consideration of their paying him the remainder of the purchase money; James died before conveyance; through several transfers and suit in chancery, property was conveyed in trust to Daniel Kidd and John Graham to secure them as securities for 540 Samuel Cowdon, by decree in chancery foreclosing the equity of redemption. Delivered: John Bosang, February, 1776. Page 442.--16th November, 1774. Immanuel Herliss to Henry Herless, formerly the property of Philip Herless, deceased. Delivered: Samuel Bell, August, 1782. Page 446.--12th November, 1774. William Laverty and Jane, of Botetourt, to John Sitlington. Page 448.--16th November, 1774. William Patterson and Mary ( ), of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to Patrick Quin, a tract joint property of four sisters, heirs of Randal McDonald, deceased, patented to John Hope, 5th September, 1749, and by him conveyed to Randal McDonald, who died intestate, and Mary, wife of Wm. Patterson became invested in the 1/4 part on Cook's Creek. Page 452.--16th November, 1774. Nicholas Mace ( ) and Ann ( ) to Michael and George Kintner, part of patent to Thomas Beal. Teste: John Dunbar, John ( ) Bailey, John Thomas. Page 456.--16th November, 1774. Abraham Smith to Gawin Hamilton, £100, two tracts on Dry River and Muddy Creek, patented to Johnson Hill and by Robert Hill, only son and heir of Johnson. to Abraham Smith. Delivered: Col. Guy Hamilton, 10th October, 1785. Page 459.--16th November, 1774. Abraham Smith to Benijah Rice, of Culpeper County, on Dry River in the North Mountain above a place called Craig's Hole. Page 464.--Patent to John Peartree. Page 471.--17th January, 1775. Robert Young and Jean ( ) to William and Samuel Andersen. Patent to Robert Boyd, 10th March, 1756, and by his decease intestate, became invested in his son Robert Boyd, who conveyed to Robert Young. Page 473.--Delivered: R. Stuart, January, 1781. Page 480.---Patent to John Sheltman (wife Cecily), 12th May, 1770. Delivered to Wm. Staen (or Stone) 28th July, 1787. Teste: Jno. Johnson. Page 485.--Land which Samuel Cartmill is in possession of, the Indian Draft. Teste: Robert Stewart, Ralph Laverty ( ), William Young. Page 489.--Patent to the Rev. Alexander McDowel 10th July, 1745. Delivered: A. Alexander. A. Court, 1777. Page 495.--Corner to land now in possession of heirs of Samuel Wilson. Page 503.--Part of tract in Beverley Manor whereon Samuel Hays now lives. Page 507.--10th September, 1774. Matthew Thompson and Rachel ( ), of Granville County, South Carolina, to Michael Leese. Patent to Robert Scott 5th March, 1747, and by him conveyed to Matthew. Patent to Mathew Thomson 16th March, 1771. Page 511.--6th March, 1775. John Stephenson and Stephen(son) Huston, agreement--John gives Stephen (son) Huston charge oversight of all his concerns and the management of his whole plantation from 26th August last past and allow him 4 grown slaves, &c., &c. In consideration of Huston's faithful oversight of John's affairs until his death, John gives grants and bequeaths to Huston 250 acres where his dwelling house is. Delivered: Jno. Stephenson by order of Stephenson Huston in presence of James Codington (Ronoak), 12th February, 1776. 541 Page 521.--Teste: William Brown, William Wilson, Matthew Thompson. Page 523.--Part of tract that Samuel Steel now lives on on South River of Shanando. Delivered: John Ramsey, Jr., December, 1777. Page 526.--Tract John Risk now lives on. Page 530.--Delivered: Terrance Falls, 17th February, 1789. Page 536.--10th January, 1775. Margaret ( ) Borger (Bergen) to Jacob Borger, her son, patented to Margaret 14th February, 1761. Teste: David McNeelly, John Davidson, William McNeelly. Last deed recorded 21st March, 1775. DEED BOOK No. 21. First Deed Recorded 21st March, 1775; Last Deed Recorded 19th August, 1777. Page 3.--231 acres in Beverley Manor, part of 1,546 acres sold by Beverley to Patrick Campbell in 1748, by Campbell to Wm. Sawyers, 1745; by him to John Patterson, 1748; by Patterson to Ward, 19th May, 1760. Page 7.--Teste: John Clark, John Reagh, corner James Reagh. Page 15.--16th March, 1775. William Reagh, Sr., and Elizabeth ( ) to John Reagh, son to said William, on Mill Creek, a branch of Calfpasture, west side of Cabin Creek. Page 20.--Part of the tract John Finley now lives on. Page 22.--18th May, 1775. Privy examination of Mary, wife of Robert Clendenin. Page 25.--Patent to Felix Gilbert, 5th June, 1766. Page 29.--Patent to John Bomgardner 10th September, 1755. Teste: John Johnson, John Smith, John I. Sheltman, Daniel Smith, Robert Maltland, Lachlan Campbell, James Maury. Page 35.--Patent to George Moffett 1st March, 1773. Page 42.--11th March, 1775. John Davidson, Sr., and Sarah and John Davidson, Jr., and Mary to William Campbell, 228 acres by patent 6th April, 1748. Teste: John Peden. Page 44.--Lot in Stannton owned by Agatha Welsh. Page 51.--15th March, 1775. James and William Cowdon, of Pittsylvania County, Va., to Thomas Steel, conveyed bv Borden to William Cowdon 11th July, 1742, and devised by William's will to James and William. Teste: Ch. Simins. Patrick Lockhart, John Todd, Jr., Geo. Rutledge. Page 54.--Corner Robert Cooper. Page 58.--18th November, 1774. William Lockhart. of Fincastle County, to Philip Olinger. late of Frederick County. Maryland, conveyed by Beverley to James Lockhart. 17th June, 1748, and sold by James to William, that part of said tract belonging to Patrick Lockhart. Acknowledged in Staunton in pursuance of writ adjoining the Court from Fort Dunmore. Page 64.-- Teste: John William Leo. Page 64.--21st March, 1775. Robert Reed and Barbara to Alexander Reed, their son, tract on Middle River where Robert lives. Page 68.--14th August, 1775. Francis ( ) Allison and Hannah ( ) Allison, his mother, to Alexander McCluer, Sr. Delivered: Halbert McClure, son of Alexander McCluer. 10th October, 1793. 542 Page 78.--Delivered: John Thompson, 25th April, 1786. Page 86.---Teste: William Rinken, James Corson. Page 87.--August, 1775. Thomas Dryden and Agness, of Botetourt, and Nathaniel Dryden and Mary, of Augusta, to William Dryden, of Augusta. Page 92.--Patent to Nicholas Cain, 20th August, 1747; corner Bernard McHenry, on North River of Shanando within the Gap of the Mountains. Delivered: Jno. Thomas, August Court, 1777. Page 96.--On a branch of the Straight Fork of Patowmack, at a place called Frame's Cabbin patented to Samuel Black, 1st August, 1775. Teste: Patrick Buchanan, John King, Jr., Samuel Givens. Page 100.--14th May, 1774. Agness Welsh, of the Province of Maryland, daughter of Mary McDonald. late of Augusta County, to Sampson Matthews, lot 12 in Staunton where Mary. formerly lived. Delivered to John, son of Sampson Mathews, 12th October, 1787. Page 107.--28th July, 1775. Robert Young and Jean ( ) to Ludwick Murra. Inclusive patented to said Robert, 5th July, 1771, at head of the Falling Spring. Page 112.--Teste: Walter Cunnningham, John Todd, Jr., Thomas Smith, Samp. Mathews, Thomas Jones, Joseph Love, Thomas Douglass, Lawrence Van Hook, Timothy Hughes, Privy Examination of Rachel, wife of Samuel Love before Thomas Douglass, Lawrence Van Hook, and John See in North Carolina, 6th February, 1775. Page 115.--Property of John Henderson conveyed to John by Robert Henderson, son and heir apparent at law of Daniel Henderson, deceased, on Bever Creek. Page 135.--Teste: John William Leo, William Christian. Page 136.--15th May, 1775. Wallis Estill and Ann ( ) to Mathew Patton, £60, on Jackson's River at Vanderpole's Gap, patented to Wallis 1st March, 1773. Page 139.--August, 1775. Samuel Glass. John Glass and Martha ( ), William Glass, of Botetourt to John Sansabough. Page 145.--Borden's executors to Walter McChesney. Delivered: Samuel McChesney, June, 1783. Page 154.--Patent to John Keenon (Keening). 1774. Page 156.--17th Augusta, 1775. Philip ( ) Nicholas, eldest son of Samuel Nicholas and John Thomas, executors of Samuel Nicholas to Jacob Brunk, of Frederick County, Maryland, on Brock's Creek, patented to William Rutledge. 20th August, 1745, and by him conveyed to Cornelius Ruddle. Teste: Caspar Karsnar, George Ruddle. Page 161.--__ _____, 1775. Valentine Cook and Susanna to John Jones, of Orange County, 180 acres on the Hawksbill. Page 164.--215 acres on Cedar Run. a branch of the North Branch below James Thomas' land patented to John Jackson, 16th March, 1771. George Shoemaker's line. Teste: John Thomas. Page 167.--25th September, 1775. Jacob Gillaspy to John Casner, on Briery Branch, patented to Jacob Gillaspey, deceased, and by his decease vested in said Jacob Gillaspey (grantor) as eldest son and heir. Page 170.--The land said Callahan now lives on, patented to Daniel Callahan. Page 174.--5th August, 1775. Joseph Sawin (Sawings) nnd Katharine 543 and Henry Sawin and Jennet to Abraham Smith. Patented to Daniel Harrison and by him conveyed to Daniel Smith, 14th October, 1765. Page 177.--15th November, 1775. Tully Davitt and Jane to John Hiner, of Dunmore County, 140 acres on South Fork of Blackthorn, a branch of South Branch of Potomac. Delivered: John Heslin, February, 1777. Page 182.--16th November, 1775. William McCandless ( ) of Green Brier and Botetourt to Jacob Hestent, of Dunmore County, known by name of Burdy House on Bullpasture. Page 184.--8th August, 1775. John Patton, of Tryon County in the Province of North Carolina to James Dyer, on South Fork of Potowmack between Sweedeland Hill at Six Mile Lick. Page 188.--5th July, 1773. William Moffett, farmer, to George Moffett, on Jenning's Creek, part of 400 acres patented to Daniel McNare and by him conveyed to Thomas Gardner, now dect., and is since become the property of said William Moffett by marrying the daughter of said Gardner who was heir-at-law to said land. Page 192.----17th August, 1774. Charles Philips to John Crawford, on Buffelo Lick Branch, a branch of Cathey's River, part of tract patented to James Bell. deceased, 1st December, 1740, and devised to William and James Bell by will of James Bell. Delivered: Hugh Brown, August, 1779. Page 194.--14th November, 1775. James Dalzell, of Botetourt, to Mark Riggs. Page 196.--6th October, 1775. James Robinson, Jr., of Roane County, North Carolina, to David Robinson; James Robinson, Sr., in his lifetime was seized of 400 acres, part of Hite and Co.'s patent of 7,900 dated 26th March, 1739. on North River and Linville's Creek. Devised same to David, Isaac and Jonathan, his sons, now James Robinson, Jr., son and heir of James, Sr. Teste: John Fulton, Jr., John McNees. Samuel Johnston, John Thomas, John Gratton, Sr., John Gratton, Jr. Page 199.--Patent to John Skidmore, 1st March, 1773, on Mud Lick Branch on south side of North Fork of South Branch of Potowmack. Teste: Jos. Haynes. Benjamin Jones, Charles Powers. Page 201.--21st November, 1775. Charles Powers and Hannah ( ) to George Peter Bosett, on South Fork of Richardson Rich Run. a branch of South Branch of Potowmack. Teste: John William Leo, George ( ) Dunkle. Martha Leo. Delivered: Mr. James Allen, attorney, 16th March, 1791. Page 206.--17th November, 1775. Augustine ( ) Price and Elizabeth ( ) to Augustine Pyper (Fyper?); corner Henry Eulia. Delivered: John Wise, son-in-law of Fyper (?), 5th April, 1790. Page 208.--Survey for Mathew Sceleher. Delivered: Peter Conrad, April, 1784. Page 210.--__ August, 1775. Nicholas ( ) Simmons to George Simmons. on South Fork of South Branch of Potowmack, part of 145 acres patented to Nicholas Simmons, 5th March, 1762. Delivered to Jacob Simmons. heir of grantee. 30th November, 1811. Page 212.----19th June, 1775. William and John Shelton to George Coil, part of patent to Robert Green, 12th January, 1746, on South Branch of Potowmack. Proved, 20th June, 1775, court being adjourned from Fort Dunmore. 544 Page 215.--21st November, 1775. Andrew Johnson, of Culpeper, and Michael Erreman (Ebermann), of Augusta, to William Gragg. Patented to Andrew and Michael 16th, 1771, on Senecar Creek, a branch of North Branch of South Branch of Potowmack. Page 217.--On North Fork of South Branch, part of 156 acres patented to Daniel Mouse, 6th April, 1769. Delivered: Leonard Miller by order of George Mills, 1st April, 1794. Page 219.--Patent to Morgan Bryant, 20th September, 1775; corner John Benedeck, Right to use of water for irrigation. Page 224.--18th November, 1774. Philip Olinger, late of Frederick, Maryland, to William Lockhart, of Fincastle County. Delivered to Jacob Olinger. 8th February, 1785. Page 226.--23d November, 1775. John Hiner, of Dunmore County, to Sebastian Hover and Gasper Taylor, on head of South Fork of Blackthorne, a branch of South Branch of Pattomack; corner tract belonging to heirs of Samuel Wilson, deceased. Page 229.--23d November, 1775. Alexander Sinclair, merchant, and Jane, to Joshua Humphries, watch and clockmaker, part of lot 12 in Staunton. Teste: William Halliday, Seraiah Stratton. Delivered: T. Smith, October, 1780. Page 230.--20th March, 1776. William Anderson and Rebecca ( ) and Samuel Anderson to Casper Siller (Silling), part of 195 acres patented to Robert Boyd, 10th March, 1756, and conveyed by Robert Boyd, heir of Robert, to Robert Young. Page 233.--22d November, 1775. John Kennerley and Mary, of Craven County, Camden District, South Carolina, to James Kennerley. Patented to Wm. Russell, 1st December, 1740. Patented to Joseph Bloodworth, 1st August, 1740. Teste: John Strother, William Kennerley, Joseph Strother. Certificate that the other witnesses that Joseph Strother, the other witness who came with them from South Carolina to prove this deed, died since his arrival. Privy examination of Mary as to above certified by Robert Goodwin, David Hopkins and Richard Brown. Page 242.--20th November, 1775. Patt. Campbell and Ann ( ) to Thomas Stevenson, of Amherst County. Page 248.--21st November, 1775. John Givens and Margaret ( ) to John Givens, Jr., and George Givens. Page 251.--Patent to John McKinney, Sr., deceased, 10th March, 1756, and bequeathed by John, Sr., to John, Jr. Teste: George ( ) Burwell, James Phillips, George Here, John Philips. Page 253.--144 acres patented to Alexander Craig 10th March, 1756. Delivered: R. Young. August, 1777. Page 255.--20th September, 1775. Daniel Smith, late sheriff of Augusta County, to John Ashburner and Thomas Place, Merchants in Baltimore. Whereas Mathew Harrison, late of Augusta County, 22d May, 1769, sold to Richard and Peter Footman by mortgage. The Footmans foreclosed by suit in County Court and sheriff ordered to sell. Delivered: Mr. Lickton, 27th March, 1776. Page 258.--Patent to Robert Poage, Sr. Page 261.--19th March, 1776. John Young and Margaret to Jacob Trace, on South Branch of Potowmack below Hoals land. 545 Note: This was spelled Hoal, Hale and Hull. Page 267.--26th February, 1776. Jacob Miller and Elizabeth ( ) to Conrad Futch. Delivered: John Futch, November Court, 1776. Page 271.--9th July, 1772. Joshua Wright and Charity to Handel Vence (Vance), late of Lancaster County, Penna., but now of Augusta. Delivered: William Vance, June, 1776, part of patent of 1,200 acres to McCay Hite, &c., and conveyed to John Wright, deceased, who devised it to Joshua, his son. Page 274.--7th February, 1776. Privy examination of Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Stephenson. Deed to Thomas Dixon. Page 275.--Delivered: Thomas Smith, 4th January, 1785. Page 279.--11th March, 1776. Privy examination of Hannah, wife of Thomas Kinkead. Page 281.--2d March, 1775. Thomas and William Lewis to John Cowordin, contract of rental to Cowordin of the lower plantation on the Cowpasture belonging to the estate of Col. Charles Lewis, deceased. Page 283.--21st May, 1776. John Hutchison and Margaret ( ) to Charles Baskin, part of 572 acres surveyed for William Hutchison. Delivered: John C. Baskins, per order, 16th October, 1812. Acknowledged 20th August, 1776, at a Court by authority of Commonwealth. Page 287.--20th August, 1776. William Black and Rachel to Alexander Thompson, part of plantation whereon said William now lives on South River. Page 291.--20th August, 1776. John Walker to his son, Alexander Walker. Page 295.--17th May, 1776. James Frazier and Ann, John Gillespy and Martha to Henry Gay. Teste: A. Thompson, Robert Thompson, James Trimble. Page 298.--Tract on Great Cowpasture conveyed to John Kinkead, weaver, by John Kinkead, clerk, 17th October, 1754, and by said John, weaver, and Elizabeth to Andrew Kinkead, 21st August, 1770. Page 303.--Teste: A. Thompson, Robert Thompson. James Trimble. Page 305.--8th May, 1776. John Boyd, formerly of Augusta County, to Joseph Douglass, tract patented to Robert Boyd 20th September, 1768, and vested in John as son and right heir of Robert on head of Fisher's Creek, a branch of North River of Shanando; corner Hugh Douglass. Teste: Hugh Donaghe, Thomas Patterson, John Reaburn. William Magill. John Huston. Nathaniel Douglass. Page 308.--30th August, 1776. David Mathew. of Tygar's Valley, to Jacob Roote, on North Fork of South Branch of Potowmack below Deep Spring. Page 312.--__ _____, 1775. Beverley to Isaac White. Delivered to James White. 15th March, 1779. Page 315.--30th September, 1775. Mary Moffett, widow of William Moffett. deceased, late of County of Fincastle, to George Moffett. Mary Moffett. late Mary Gardner, only daughter and heir-at-law of Thomas Gardner, deceased, was seised of tract on Jennings' Branch, and during her coverture conveyed same to George Moffett, and William executed deed to George; now Mary executes deed to George; part of 400 acres patented to Daniel McNare and by him conveyed to Thomas Gardner, 11th February, 546 1745. Teste: George Blackburn, James and Joseph Douglass, Henry Crisswell, James Trimble, John Bierey. Page 319.--On Tees Creek on Forks of James River. Page 322.--March, 1776. Jacob Lingle and Elizabeth ( ) (heir-at-law of John Lingle, deceased, to James Archer), tract patented to John Lingle, deceased, 3d August, 1771, on Quails Run, a branch of Shanando. Page 324.--20th August, 1774. Thomas Smith and Elizabeth, of Staunton, to Sampson Mathews, mortgage, part of lot 12 conveyed to said Thomas by Thomas Bell, heir-at-law of Joseph Bell, 7th November, 1773, in trust for benefit of said Isabella Lockhart until said Sally Lockhart shall arrive to age of 21 or is married (then certain remainders); after death of Isabella the whole to remain to use of said Sally and her heirs on the part of her mother. Teste: Chas. Simms, Sam. Coleman, Jas. Thomas. Delivered to Mrs. Burns. Page 331.--Teste: Andrew Kinnear. Page 337.--23d April, 1776. Borden's executors 10 Samuel Patterson. Delivered to James Patterson, one of the heirs of Samuel, 11th October, 1806. Teste: William Robertson, Abraham Goodpasture, William Smith. Page 343.--20th March, 1776. James Armstrong and Mary to Michael Comber. Teste: Roger North, Valentine Hamm, Thomas Rhoads. Page 344.--21st August, 1776. Jacob Pence and Kathorine to Adam Pence, on both sides of Cub Run where he lives. Page 347.--20th November, 1776. Samuel Givens, of Botetourt, and Martha to Andrew Lockridge. Page 351.--2d September, 1773. James Gay and Jane to John Gay, on Cromby's Run, a branch of the Cowpasture. Teste: John Dunlap, Robert Dunlap, James Elliott. Page 353.--4th September, 1775. Privy examination of Elizabeth, wife of Tunis Hood, deed to Abraham Brandiman. Page 356.--26th March, 1776. Andrew Duncan to John Brown. Teste: Charles Campbell, John Brown, John Marshall, Robert Wardlaw, Alexander Wilson. Page 359.---Patent to James Wright, the elder, 16th August, 1756, who died intestate, and tract descended to said John Wright, the surviving heir of James, and was devised to James Wright, Jr., by John Wright, deceased. Teste: Kathorine Fish. Page 362.----185 acres patented to Thomas Waterson 12th January, 1746. Teste: James Anderson, James Gambel, Jno. Christian. Page 365.---16th November, 1776. John Kisling to Martin Finder, part of 225 acres patented to Jacob Runkle 30th August, 1773 (1763?), west of land where said Runkle lives. Teste: Peter Runkle, George Hoffman. Lewis Rinehart. Page 368.--19th November, 1776. John Bratton, eldest son and heir of James Bratton, deceased, and Ann ( ) to Elizabeth Bratton, widow and relict of James, part of 320 acres whereon James formerly lived. Page 372.--17th June, 1776. Richard Rowland and Bridgett ( ) to Conrad Hartingen, part of 190 acres patented to Richard 16th March, 1771, on a branch of Daniel Holeman's Creek. Teste: John Thomas, George ( ) Kersner, Josiah Boone, Daniel Smith, Elizabeth ( ) Miller. 547 Page 376.--20th May, 1776. Hugh Young and Agness to their son, John Young. Teste: James Hughes. Page 379.--19th November, 1776. Alexander Kilpatrick and Mary to Geo. Moffett, 90 acres patented to William Cunningham 12th February, 1755; 30 acres patented 1st August, 1772. Page 388.--Patented to Thomas Watterson 12th January, 1746. Page 386.--Teste: James Anderson, Robert Kinney, Gawin Leeper. Page 387.--18th November, 1776. Privy examination of Margaret, wife John Hutchison, late of Augusta, deed to Charles Baskins, before William Fleming and Andrew Woods. Page 390.--10th September, 1773. Charles Hays and Margaret to William Tedford. Teste: John and Charles Hays, James McCampbell, John Tedford. Page 393.--19th November, 1776. Hugh McClure to John Ramsey. Delivered: Samuel Ramsey, one of legatees of grantee, deceased, 1st October, 1813. Page 394.--20th November, 1777. Andrew ( ) Fowler and Margaret ( ) to Jno. Poage, 400 acres being the proportion to which the said Andrew was entitled as an adventurer in the Virginia Regiment under Governor Dinwiddie's Proclamation, which was laid off for him in a larger tract of 28,400 patented in the name of Captain Stoboes' heirs, Vanbran, and others, on the branches of the Ohio. Page 396.--19th November, 1776. Andrew Lockridge to Samuel Givens, of Botetourt, and John Hicklen, deed to correct a mistake as to tract conveyed by Givens to Montgomerie, and deeds dated 8 and 9, November, 1768 Page 404.--20th November, 1776. James Henderson and Sarah, of Botetourt County, to John Hunton, tract where James Formerly lived. Teste: David Henderson, James Crow. Page 413.--Patent to William Hamilton, wife Margaret, 29th May, 1760. Page 416.--14th January, 1777. Richard Randels (Randall) and Eilzabeth and John Randall and Winnifor to William Alexander, of Botetourt. Page 419.--Inclusive patent to Barbara Smith, 1st March, 1773. Barbara Smith to David Taylor. Delivered: A. Moody, July, 1777. Page 422.--21st February, 1777. James Brownlow and Katherine ( ) to John McCullock. Teste: William Walker, Samuel Wier, Alexander Tedford. Page 426.--18th March, 1777. John Yancey and Susanna to Michael Kern, 139 acres patented to William Thompson, 20th August, 1748; 6 acres patented to Samuel Hinds 14th February, 1761. Page 429.--16th March, 1777. Joseph Vachob (Vahub) to Jean Graham, on head of Grassey Lick Run in the Calspasture, formerly surveyed for Thomas Smith, on Black Oak Hill, between Grassy Lick Run and Meeting House Run. Page 432.--18th March, 1777. Samuel Lisk to John Grattan, on Naked Creek, patented to Samuel 16th March, 1771. Page 435.--15th March, 1777. Josiah Boone, Sr., and Hannah H. to Michael Shank, 100 acres, part of 12,009 acres patented to Hite, Green and Duff and conveyed to William Linvil. Deliverd: Jno. Shank, 21st October, 1778. 548 Page 438.--18th March, 1777. Robert Shanklin and Rebecca ( ) to George Weaver, patented to Robert 20th July, 1768. Page 440.--18th March, 1770. Thomas Dixon and Elizabeth ( ) to John Lowry 330 acres patented to Robert Stevenson 16th August, 1766 and by his will devised to son Thomas Stevenson Page 444.--18th March, 1777. Beverley to Windle Bright. Delivered: Peter Hanger, May Court, 1778. Page 446.--Edwin Erwin ( ) to Errowmous Dike, 230 acres patented to John Cunningham 12th May, 1769, and by him conveyed to his son Patrick Teste: John McKemy, Jr.. John Hogshead, Edward Erwin. Page 449.--170 acres on Thorny Branch joining the plantation whereon Thomas Waddle now (18th March, 1777) lives, formerly possessed by Banj. Copeland and the Plantation of Ralph Lofftus, formerly possessed by William Cunningham. Teste: James Curry, Jr. Page 453.--10th March, 1777. John Sharp Watkins and Louis Christiana (Cristena) to Frederick Conrad, of Frederick County, lot 14 in Staunton. Delivered: R. P. Bell, attorney for U. S. Government 30th October 1891. Page 456.--Jonas Friend and Sarah ( ) to Charles Powers, on North Fork of South Branch of Potowmack, part of patent to Robert Green 21st January, 1756. Teste: Robert McClenachan, John Sharp Watkins, Valentine Cloninger, Robert Poage. Page 458.---15th June, 1776. Thomas Lewis and Jane, Andrew Lewis and Elizabeth of Botetourt, William Preston and Susanna, of Fincastle County, to William McDowell, merchant in Staunton, part of lot No. 3 in Staunton to be half the length of John Stewart's lot or square off from lower end of Francisco's house on the main street, joining lot Jno. Stewart formerly lived on. Teste: Samuel McDowell, Pat. Lockhart, William Nalle, William Robertson, Samp. Mathews, Stephen May, Richard Thomas, Ad. Smyth, James Hill. Page 462.--18th March, 1777. Ulrick Conrad, Sr., to Ulrick Conrad, Jr., his son, at mouth of Black Thorn on South Branch of Potowmack, 6 acres with mill seat thereon erected, patented to Ulrick 12th May, 1770. Page 264.--19th March, 1777. Michael Bowyer and Eupheme (Phraney) to Sebastian March (delivered: Reuben Moore, November, 1779), tract patented to Valentine Sevior 12th January, 1746, on Smith's Creek, Daniel James Branch. Abssolom Hayworth's line Page 471.--19th May, 1777. William Porter, Sr., to his son, William Porter Jr., tract purchased by William, Sr.. from Borden, Sr., and conveyed to him by Borden, Jr., 1760. Page 475.--20th May, 1777. Patrick Campbell and Agness to John Burk of Philadphia, Penna., tract bought by Patrick Campbell, deceased, from Beverley 21st February, 1738, and deed recorded in Orange. Page 478.--80 acres patented to John Couts 1st March, 1773. Teste: George Malloa, Jacob Nicolas, Gasper Haines. Page 480.---20th May, 1777. Jacob ( ) Goyle and Margaret ( ) to Christian Pickle, 100 acres on South Branch of Potowmack above Trout Rock patented to James Trimble _____, and by him conveyed to Valentine Goyle, deceased 17th November, 1761, and descended to Gabriel Goyle as eldest son and heir. Teste: Valentine Cloninger, Valentine White. 549