AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES; Vol 3, PP 550 - 559 *************************************************************************** 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 482.--20th May, 1777. David Bell and Florence to William Jordane, Jr., patented to David 16th March, 1771. Page 486.--167 acres on a branch of the Straight Fork of Potowmack at a place called Frame's Cabbin patented to Samuel Black. Page 488.--29th April, 1777. Sampson Mathews and Mary and George Mathews and Ann to John Caldwell, 4 tracts--A, on head South River with saw mill and Oyle mill, part of 400 acres conveyed to Samuel Caldwell by Love and Tease 20th May, 1766, and descended to John as eldest son and heir, who conveyed one-half to his brother Robert; B. C. D. patented to Sampson and George 5th July, 1774. Delivered: Daniel Kidd, January, 1779. Page 490.--Plantation whereon John Caldwell (South River) now lives. Page 493.--20th May, 1777. James Blair, son and heir of Joseph Blair, deceased, to Joseph Blair (excepting 4-1/2 acres around North Mountain Meeting House). Page 496.--15th April, 1777. William Hays, of Cumberland County, Peters Township, Pennsylvania, to James Mitchell. Page 499.--20th May, 1777. Thomas Waddle and Alese (Elise) to their son, James Waddle, part of 400 acres on which said Thomas now lives. Page 501.--20th May, 1777. Same to son Joseph Waddle. Patented to James Coyle, 16th August, 175G. Page 505.--20th May, 1777. Zechoriah Johnston and Ann to Thomas Galbraith. Delivered: William Galbraith, 26th June, 1794. Page 512.--James Patton to William Patton. Whereon James Patton formerly lived being the land willed to James by his father, John Patton, and 1/2 of 250 acres willed by said John to his 2 sons, William and James. Page 519.--Patent to Stephen Hancebarger 31st October, 1765. Page 521.--11th March, 1777. Privy examination of Martha Givens, wife of Samuel, deed, to Andrew Lockbridge 20th November, 1776, before William Fleming and Richard May. Page 538.--Land conveyed by Beverley to Alexander Breckinridge, recorded in Orange, and by Alexander's decease intestate became vested in his eldest son and heir, George Breckinridge, who conveyed same to Robert Breckenridge 17th May, 1749, and by Robert and Lettice, his wife, to Stephen Loy. 21st October, 1765. Page 542.--10th August, 1777. George Robertson and Jane, of Botetourt, to Alexander Robertson, of Montgomery County, 274 acres in Beverley Manor purchased by their father, James Robertson, of John Lewis, Gent., and bequeathed to said George and Alexander. Teste: Hugh Crockett, John Barnet, Stephen ( ) Childers. Page 544.--10th August, 1777. Privy examination of Jane before Hugh Crockett and John Barnett. Page 546.-- Patent to William Sharp 10th March, 1766. Page 549.--7th July, 1777. John Paris and Agnes to Barnabas Johnston. Delivered: William Johnston, July, 1779. Page 553.--19th August, 1777. George Boswell and Judith to John Corthrae. 150 acres whereon John lives. Page 557.--19th August, 1777. William Gibson and Ann to Charles Yarrass, part of 235 acres patented to William Hamilton 29th May, 1760. Delivered: Joseph Bogle, 2d May, 1780. 550 Last deed recorded 19th August, 1777. DEED BOOK No. 22. First Deed Recorded 19th August, 1777; Last Deed Recorded 18th May, 1779. Page 1.--4th November, 1768. Abraham, a Mohawk Chief; Sennghors, an Oneida Chief; Sagnarisera, a Tuscarora Chief; Chenangheata, an Onondaga Chief; Tagaaia, a Cayuga Chief, and Gaustrax, a Seneca Chief, chiefs and sachems of the six united nations, to George Croghan. Recorded in Philadelphia 12th January, 1769; recorded at Augusta County Court at Pittsburg 23d September, 1775; recorded at Staunton August 19, 1777. Page 10.--9th August, 1777. Joseph Love and Mary, of Montgomery County, to Richard Payne, conveyed to Joseph by John Clide. Teste: Walter Davis, John Hunton, Chas. Hunt, Martin Shearman. Page 15.--Patent to John Stephenson, farmer, 16th August, 1756 (wife Ester). Teste: George and John Huston, Jacob Pirkey. Page 19.--Tract on Christian Creek whereon Andrew Russell now lives. Page 21.--20th August, 1776. Mary Henderson, relict and executrix of Halbert McClure, deceased, to James Patton. Teste: Archibald and Joseph Alexander. James Lyle and Robert Shaw. Page 24.--Corner John Michael Brooks' land, patented to James Baggs 10th June, 1760. Teste: John Ruddell, Thomas Baggs, Conrad Humble. Page 27.--Patent to Robert Scott. Page 29.--Patent of 144 acres patented to Alexander Craig 10th March. Page 32.--Patent to James Blair 10th March, 1756. Page 33.--386 acres patented to William Logan 10th March, 1756, on Curteys' Run. Page 35.--19th August, 1777. Samuel Gibson and Elizabeth ( ) to his son, Robert Gibson. Page 38.--15th August, 1777. James Thomas and Sarah, of Hampshire County to Stuffle Brunk, head of cedar branch patented to James Claypol, Jr., 15th December, 1757, patented to James Thomas 27th August, 1770 between his and Samuel Nicholas' land. Teste: John Thomas, Charles Daley, John Brown. Page 41.--19th August, 1777. Thomas O'Neal to Henry Henry. Delivered: Jesse Harrison, March, 1783. Page 44.--Patent to John Fudge 3d August, 1771; corner to Old Fudge. Page 46.--Patent to Thomas West 20th June, 1749, at Stair Lick, on head of Benjamin Allen's River. Page 50.--18th August, 1777. Gilbert Christian and Margaret, of Washington County, to Leonard Miller. Page 63.--Teste: John Thomas, John ( ) Davis, James Poage. Page 72.--19th May, 1777. Jacob Nicholas to John Rush, on Cub Run, at foot of Peacked Mountain, part of 460 acres patented to Jacob 1st August, 1772; corner Anthony Ayler. Delivered: Peter Rush Page 91.--Patent to Charles Dailly 16th August, 1756, on Johnston's Branch of North River of Shanando. Teste: Daniel Smith, John Thomas Henry ( ) Easters (Etters). 551 Page 95.--17th July, 1777. William Hutchinson, of Greenbrier, in Botetourt, to John Fudge (delivered to your son, Conrad), 667 acres first surveyed for George Hutcheson and conveyed to him by Beverley 21st February, 1738, on Christian's Creek. Page 98.--10th June, 1777. Joseph Poindexter and Elizabeth, of Bedford, to William Foster (delivered: William Foster, Jr., 13th August, 1782), 500 acres, part of 643 acres conveyed to Joseph by Adam Dean, deed recorded in General Court. Page 101.--15th August, 1777. John Bailey, of Botetourt, and Mercey, to Joseph Lemon, on Cedar Run, a branch of North River, patented to Robert Poage 3d March, 1760. Page 105.--On North River of _____, patented to Joel Robinson 31st October, 1765. Teste: John Thomas, Charles and Elinor ( ) Dailey. Page 107.--16th November, 1776. Michael Sircle and Catherine ( ), of Dunmore County, to Ludwick Fulmor (delivered: John Separs, 20th August, 1793), 130 acres patented to John Bair 10th March, 1755, and conveyed by him to Eve Sircle; also 54 acres patented to my mother, Eve Sircle, now deceased, 10th September, 1755, and descended to Michael as eldest son and heir of Eve. Page 111.--16th November, 1776. Same to John Chrisman Pap, 130 acres patented to John Bear 10th March, 1755, and conveyed by John to Eve Sircle August, 1761, and descended to Michael as eldest son. Page 117.--Teste: Anthony Reader, Conrad Humble. Page 117.-- 18th August, 1777. Francis ( ) McBride and Mary ( ) to Margaret Marks, widow and devisee of Jacob Marks, late of Augusta. Page 124.--Part of 350 acres patented to Cornelius Cook 20th September, 1748, conveyed to Rees Thomas and by him devised to his youngest son, Rees Thomas, and conveyed by James Thomas, son and heir of Rees Thomas, deceased, to his said father, Rees Thomas, deceased, and afterwards conveyed by said Rees Thomas to George Gindner 28th December, 1770; also 90 acres patented to George Gindner 20th July, 1768. In trust according to the directions of Jacob Marks. Page 127.--On Fort Run. patented to Daniel Johnson 16th August, 1756. Page 130.--21st March, 1774. Adam Hoverstick, of Culpeper, to George Kersner, patent to Adam 7th July, 1763, and conveyed by him to William Samples 18th August, 1770, and William Samples to George Kersner 17th August, 1773. Adam was an alien and foreigner when he conveyed to William Samples and continued so until 16th March, 1774, when he was naturalized. Teste: John Dunbarr, Francis ( ) McBride, John Thomas, Benjamin Kinley. Page 138.--10th July, 1777. Robert Henderson and Mary ( ) and John Henderson, and Mary ( ) to Henry Miller, ironman. On 6th June, 1773, Robert conveyed to his brother, John, above, 675 acres hereafter conveyed, but before deed was fully proven the time expired in which it could be proved and title remains in Robert, although, but John has in the meantime sold 100 acres to Abraham Smith and Abraham Henderson; now convey 650 acres on Bever Creek and Spring Creek. The 650 acres were patented to Daniel Henderson, father of said Robert, and John, 7th August, 1761. Teste: Stephen and Abraham ( ) Harding, Alexander, Thomas and John Wade. 552 Page 142.--Teste: Stephen and Daniel Trigg. Page 147.--27th May, 1777. Robert Williams and Margaret to Bartholomew Older, of Lancaster County, Penna., on Yeager's Branch of Smith's Creek. Teste: John Thomas, Abraham Raiff, Tom Raiff, Martin Bowman. Page 153.--22d January, 1776. Abraham Miller and Elizabeth to John Kring, lot 8 on Linvel's Creek, devised to John Bowman by his father, George Bowman, patent to John Scott 21st November, 1765, on McKay's draft, a branch of Linvel's Creek, patented to Abram Miller 1st March, 1773. Teste: Daniel, Joseph and Robert Smith, John Thomas, Cornelius Ruddle. Page 157.--144 acres patented to Alexander Craig 10th March, 1756. Page 167.--Teste: Archibald Alexander and Joshua Humphreys. Page 167.--21st September, 1777. Adam Bratton to James Kailor. Delivered: George Keller, 5th January, 1791, on Meadow Run in Beverley Manor, a branch of Middle River. Teste: John Heaning. Page 172.--17th November, 1777. Robert Shanklin and Rebecca to Andrew Hutton. of Dunmore County, patent to Robert 20th July, 17G8. Delivered: Henry Black, November, 1778. Page 175.--In Beverley Manor on McCord's Draft. Page 179.--17th November, 1777. James Carruthers to James Brent, tract Carithers now lives on known by name of McCord's Draft and on waters of Christian's Creek. Delivered: Daniel Ray, 15th September, 1784. Page 184.--Patent to Robert Sample, 1771. Page 187.--18th November, 1777. James Hunter and Isabella ( ) to Lois Usher, widow and William Usher, her son, in spurs of the North Mountain patented to said James 20th September, 1751. Page 190.--18th November, 1777. Francis Berry and Isabel ( ) to Andrew Haysaw. Teste: John and Rebekah McPheeters, William Berry. Page 194.--6th September, 1777. William ( ) Jordane, Sr., to Anthony Johnston, 90 acres patented to James Young 14th July, 1769, on head of Cowpasture, 90 acres adjoining, patented to William Jordan 1st March, 1773. Delivered: Mr. Readman by your order, 26th June, 1792. Teste: John ( ) Jordan. Page 197.--16th August, 1774. Joseph Lair to Andrew Lair, his brother, 224 acres patented to John Hughes and by him conveyed to, 5th November, 1768; 224 acres patented to said Lair 14th July, 1769, on Linvil's Creek. Page 200.--Patented to David, Margaret and Daniel Weitreith 1st June, 1741, and by them conveyed to John Fudge, Sr., on Shanandore River. (Named spelled Futch.) Page 202.--Walter Cunningham and Jane to Alexander Sinclair, lot 1 in Staunton conveyed to Walter by his father, John Cunningham, 30th May, 1761. Teste: Owen Owens. Page 205.--Patented to John Frame 29th May, 1760, and conveyed by him to Margaret. Page 209.--15th November, 1777. James Morrow, of Botetourt, to John Slaven, on Jackson's River; corner Robert Dinwiddie. Page 213.--Inclusive patent to Robert McClenachan 16th September, 1765. 553 Page 215.--16th December, 1777. Rev. John Brown and Margaret to George Gall, of Washington County, Maryland. Page 221.--16th March, 1778. Beverley to John Allen. Delivered to William Allen, October, 1780. The above is part of 725 acres sold William Allen and by him divided into 3 parcels, and separate deeds made for each. Page 230.--17th March, 1778. Beverley to Samuel Pilson. Delivered: George Pilson, son of Samuel. Page 238.--11th March, 1778. John Smith and Margaret to Nicholas Seybert, on a branch of the Straight Fork of Potowmack, at a place called Frame's Cabbin. Page 241.--29th January, 1778. William McNees, of Westmorland County, Pennsylvania, and Jane, to John Miller, Mason. Delivered: Benj. Forsythe, February, 1779. Patent to William, on west branch of Cook's Creek joining Cravens and Hemphill. Teste: James McVey. Page 244.--15th December, 1777. Edward Erwin and Mary to Mark Bird, of Pennsylvania, and Henry Miller, of Augusta, partners and iron men, on Mossey Creek, patented to Edward, 12th May, 1770, by name of Edward Erwin, Jr. Page 246.--17th March, 1778. David Bell and Florence to Eness Jones, of Lowden County. Page 250.--In Borden's tract on Flat Spring Run. Page 254.--17th March, 1778. Ronimus Teck (Tick), of Rockingham, and Margaret, to John Stuneard, of Rockingham, on Thorny Branch, patented to John Cunningham, 12th May, 1759. Page 259.--17th March, 1778. Alexander Montgomery and Sarah and Robert Thompson and Agness, all of Augusta County, to Cutlip Black, late of same place, in Borden's tract on head of James River. Delivered to Francis Hull, 21st May, 1781. Page 260.--12th February, 1778. Ralph Lofftus and Sarah to Adam and John Stephenson and Samuel Anderson. Patented to William Cunningham, 10th August, 1759, on Thorny Branch. Delivered: John Bing, August, 1778. Teste: Thomas, Joseph and James Waddle. Page 263.--Patent to John McDougall, 1st August, 1772, on the Straight Forg of the Bullpasture. Page 267.--Line formerly surveyed for James Lockhart, but now claimed by Richard Burns. Page 269.--268 acres patented to Barbara Smith by inclusive patent, 1st March, 1773. Page 273.--Tract on Lewis Creek whereon William now lives. Page 275.--17th March, 1778. John Leeper and Susanna, and Gawin Leeper, to Anthony Aylor. 150 acres patented to James Leeper; 100 acres patented to John Leeper, 20th July, 1768, corner land he lives on. Page 287.--19th May, 1778. Henry Waterson and Ann ( ), of Botetourt, to Samuel Woods, of Amherst. Delivered: Claudius Bustard, August, 1780. Page 289.--19th May, 1777. Privy examination of Ann to above before Joseph, James and John Reaburn. Page 295.--Patent to Robert Stevenson, 16th August, 1756, and by him devised to his son Thomas Stevenson, and by Thomas to Thomas Dixon. Page 298.--Patent to James Humphrys, 25th June, 1747. Page 300.--Delivered: Francis Hull, August Court, 1781. Page 307.--18th May, 1778. James Trimble's executors (John, Isaac and James Trimble), of Rockbridge County, to Woolderick Conrod, Jr. Delivered: Jacob Conrod, son of Wooldruck Conrod, 23d May, ____, on South Branch of Potomac. Page 309.--19th May. 1778. James McCutchen, of Washington County, Virginia, to Doctor John Johnston, devised to him by his father, James McCutcheon, 1st February, 1759, in tail cites statutes converting estate tail into fee simple, corner Widow Cook. Page 312.--19th May, 1778. Leonard ( ) Miller and Katherine ( ), of Rockingham County, to Henry Mowyer. Page 317.--18th March, 1778. Alex. McClenachan and John Poage, executors of John Cawley, to Henry Miller. Page 319.--Patent to Robert Wiley, 29th May, 1760. Page 322.--In Beverley Manor on waters of North River, part plantation Thomas Nelson now lives on. Delivered: Joseph Nelson, 12th September, 1787. Page 325.--13th July, 1774. John Bowyer and Magdalene, of Botetourt, and Moses Bennett and Mary to Robert Lusk. Teste: Samuel Lapsley, John Lyle, Robert Stuart. Moses Whitesides. Page 328.--18th July, 1778. Privy examination of Sarah, wife of Francis Hartgrove (deed to John David Greiner, 9th September, 1773), before Charles Gordon, John Grier, John Brown, justices of Wilks County, North Carolina. Page 334.--18th August, 1778. William Cowan and Elizabeth ( ), of Rockbridge County, to Andrew Cowan, Sr. Page 342.--On Back Creek of James River, above Hickman's land, below Falling Spring Run, Archabald ( ) Smithers and Cecilia to Alexander Hamilton. Teste: Samuel Vance, Charles Hamilton, John ( ) Daivs. Page 347.--7th July, 1778. John Hunton and Frances to John Brooks, of the County of Bartly. 430 acres (except 3 acres sold to Richard Payne on north side of the main road that leads from Richard Payne's to Walter Davis's. Teste: Walter Davis. John Hunton, Jr., John Brooks, Jr. Page 350.--Part of the plantation James Gilliland lives on. Page 352.--Teste: John Bell, Samuel Long, Gabriel Alexander. Page 357.--17th August, 1778. John Anderson to Francis Hartgrover, only son and heir-at-law of James Hartgrove, deceased, of Wilks County, North Carolina, contract, 22d April, 1763, between John and James; lot 6 in Staunton. Release of mortgage. Teste: William Anderson. Page 360.--3d November. 1777. Andrew Kinkead and Mary to Rebecca Black, widow. Delivered: Jones Henderson, 21st February, 1794. Page 363.--Teste: Peter Weaver, Benjamin Odell, Allen Fox. Page 365--18th November, 1777, Thomas Wilmuth and Ann to Conrod Good, on branches of Skidmore's Run, waters of South Branch of Potomac patented to said Wilmuth, 20th July, 1768. Page 366.--26th August, 1777. Privy examination of Rebecca, wife of Joseph Kinkead, of Washington County (deed to Martin Shearman, 24th June, 1777) before Arthur Campbell and William Edmiston. Page 369.--Above deed, 242 acres, part of 485 acres formerly belonging 555 to William Armstrong, whereon said Martin now liveth. Teste: Charles Hunt. Page 372.--18th August, 1778. William, John and Robert Christian and their wives, to Patrick Christian. Page 376.--On the Wet Stone Draft of Mossey Creek. Teste: Jas. McVey, Moses Sample, William Ralston. Page 378.--18th August, 1778. David Kail (Cail) and Bethemia to Peter Cail (Cale). Page 381.--18th August, 1778. Peter and Jacob Kail (Cail) and Grizzel to David Cail, plantation in Beverley Manor whereon Peter and Jacob now live. Delivered: Wm. Cale by order of Barthemia, his mother, 21st April. Page 384.--16th June, 1778. Privy examination of Mary, wife of Joseph Love, of Montgomery County (deed, 9th August, 1777, to Richard Payne), before Wm. Davis and Wm. Doack. Page 386.--Teste: William Livingston, William Morrow. Page 387.--15th September, 1778. Richard Payne and Ailer (Ailie) to Cornelius Riddle (Ruddle), of Albemarle County, on Black Run, a branch of Christian's Creek. Page 391.--20th November, 1778. Andrew ( ) Cowan, Sr., and Mary ( ) to David Kerr and Robert Donaldson, plantation that Andrew and William Cowan lived on. Page 396.--Teste: Joseph and William Alexander, John Alley. Page 397.--17th November, 1778. Christopher Harris and Agness ( ). of Albemarle, to John Collins. Delivered: Thos. Turk, August, 1779. Page 398.--17th November, 1778. James Trotter and Mary to David Trotter, part of plantation on which James lives, with a tub mill thereon. Page 400.--Same to James Trotter, Jr. Page 403.--17th November, 1778. David Kerr to Robert Donaldson, 230 acres, part of the tract that Andrew Cowan lived on in Beverley Manor. (See deed Donaldson to Kerr next succeedinng.) Page 412.--Delivered to Valetine White, May Court, 1779. Page 416.--Delivered to Miles Hunter, March Court, 1782. Page 417.--26th August, 1778. Privy examination of Margaret, wife of Samuel McFeeters (deed to John McDougall, 20th March, 1778). Page 423.--14th November, 1778. John Hunton, of Albemarle, to Cornelius Riddle. Teste: Walter and James Davis, Martin Shearman, Mary Donly. Page 426.--16th September, 1778. John Meclure to Andrew Alexander, part of the plantation said John now lives on, on South River. Delivered: John Alexander, one of the heirs of the grantor (grantee ?). Teste: James Best. Page 428.--Part of the plantation on the Long Meadow whereon William Robertson now lives, corner Isaac White. Page 430.--19th January, 1779. Nicholas Leeper by George Seawright, his attorney, to John Oliver. Gawin Leaper, late of Augusta, sold to John Oliver 66 acres patented to James Leeper, father to said Gawen, 5th June, 1747. James died intestate and land became vested in Nicholas Leeper as heir (?). Page 435.--Patent to John Trimble, Sr., 10th March, 1756, on Cathey's River. 556 Page 435.--16th March, 1779. Robert Buchanan and Jean, of Washington County, to Philip Saylor. Delivered: James Buchanan, March, 1779. Page 437.--18th November, 1778. Alexander Stewart and Jean, late Jean Graham, to Alexander McGinney, in Calfpasture on head of Grassey Lick, purchased by Jane in her widowhood, of Joseph Vahub, 17th March, 1777. Page 442.--16th March, 1779. Henry Black and Catherine ( ), of Rockingham County, to Stephen Beck, of Shanandore. Page 444.--23d November, 1770. Reverend Charles Cummins and Mille, his wife, of Washington County, to Robert Cummins, of Augusta, part of 400 acres patented to James Bell, deceased, father to the said William Bell, of whom said Charles purchased on Middle River near the North Mountain. Page 449.--16th March, 1779. James Cameron and Jean, of Washington County, to Thomas Caruthers. Delivered. Teste: Joseph Nelson, James, David, Alexander, John Cunningham. Page 451.--On waters of Long Meadow, joining survey known by name of Strawberry Bottom. Page 453.--16th March, 1779. William ( ) Russell and Sarah ( ), of Rockbridge, to Henry Vernon. Page 455.--20th November, 1778. Hugh Johnston, of Washington County, to John Chapman. Page 457.--16th March, 1778. Robert Buchanan, of Washington County, to Patrick Buchanan. Page 465.--16th March, 1779. William Bell and Mary ( ) to William Richards, of Orange County. Page 466.--Lines of Abraham Lene and Philip Drake. Page 467.--3d October, 1778. Daniel Smith and Gaw'th. Hamilton, take privy examination of Judith, wife of George Boswell, deed to John Carthrea, 19th August, 1777. Page 469.--16th March, 1779. James Rhea and Elizabeth ( ) to James Bratton, on Mill Creek, a branch of Calfpasture, by patent, 27th August, 1770. Line of William Rhea, Jr. Delivered to Samuel Clarke, Esq., for Andrew Bratton, heir of James Bratton, 23d February, 1836. Page 472.--Patent to Robert Ralston and conveyed to David Ralston. Teste: Alex. Robertson, Thomas Hughart, Robert Poage. Page 476.--Teste: Moses Sample. Page 478.--21st May, 1778. James Thompson and William Thompson. of Washington and Montgomery Counties, to Rev. James Waddell (Waddls), Spring Hill tract of which Thompson is seized in fee-tail and of which William Thompson is entitled to the use. Page 482.--16th March, 1779. Andrew Linn, Benjamin Lowrey and Sarah, of Mecklinburg County, North Carolina, to Robert Doack, on South River, a hill called the buffer (Buffalo ?) hill. Page 485.--19th November, 1778. James Cowan, of Rockingham, to Anthony Gholston. Delivered: Stephen Beck, May, 1780. Page 487.--6th March, 1779. Patrick Lockhart, of Botetourt, to Peter and Jacob Cale, part of 624 acres conveyed by Beverley to James Lockhart. 17th June, 1748, Release of mortgage. Teste: William Allen, Stephen Woods, James Thomas. Page 494.--Teste: William Patton. 557 Page 498.--On Back Creek above Sugar Bottom. Page 501.--On both sides of Elk Run in Beverley Manor, 5th April, 1779, James Hamilton to James Gallespie. Teste: James Gallespie. Page 504.--19th May, 1779. Martin Shearman and Mary, of Albemarle County, to William Richards, of Orange. Page 508.--Part of the plantation whereon James Bell now lives. Page 510.--18th May, 1779. James Trimble and Jean to James Bell, part of the plantation whereon Trimble now lives. Page 515.--363 acres patented to Jacob Bear, 5th July, 1774. Teste: Thomas Bradshaw, John Sterling. Page 517.--On Maxwell's Branch near Christian's Creek. Page 518.--Teste: Jacob Patton. Page 520.--15th May, 1779. John Tate and Mary to Hance Patton. Page 524.--Tract whereon William Oldham now lives. Page 525.--Teste: Joseph Patterson, John Campbell, Samuel Erwin. Page 526.--120 acres on South Branch of Potomac below Crab Apple Bottom, Peter Hool to Nicholas Seybert, corner to his father's land. Page 527.--18th May, 1779. David Kerr and Margaret to Robert Tate. Delivered to William Tate, July, 1782. Page 533.-- May, 1779. William Kerr to Ulrick Followider. Delivered to John Folowider, 12th March, 1782. Page 538.--Teste: John Dixon, Thomas Myns. Last deed recorded, 18th May, 1779. DEED BOOK No. 23. First deed recorded, 18th May, 1779; last deed recorded, 19th August, 1783. Page 6.--18th May, 1779. Beverley to William Shields. Delivered to William Shields, Jr., and John Russell, 18th November, 1795. Page 10.--Same to Abraham Larew. Delivered: Jacob Larew. Page 19.--26th April, 1773. Privy examination of Sarah, wife of John Davidson, deed to William Campbell, 12th March, 1779, before George Boswell and Thomas Hewitt. Page 20.--In Beverley Manor, part of the plantation William McClintiic lives on, corner Jacob Helford. Page 23.--26th April 1779. Mark Bird and Mary, of Union Township, County of Berkshire, Pennsylvania, to Henry Miller. Whereas Adam Stephen, of Berkeley County, sold to Mark and Henry, 7th April, 1774, 400 acres purchased by Adam from Henry Smith; also another tract conveyed to Adam by William Minter on Mossey Creek; also another tract purchased from Henry Smith on South Fork of North River of Shenandoah; afterwards Mark and Henry entered into partnership, 1st June, 1774, as ironmasters and to build necessary forges, furnaces and mills. Teste: Jesse Potts, David Davis, Sarah Lincoln. Page 29.--19th May, 1779. James Moffett and John Campbell, trustees, to John Scott, 452 acres on Middle River, patented to John Spear, deceased. 10th September, 1755, and bequeathed by him to his children, and grantors here are trustees for the legatees of said estate. Page 32.--Patent to John Spear. 10th March, 1756. Page 35.--Corner to Phillips Drake. Page 37.--6th October, 1778. Nicholas Leeper, of Tryon County, North Carolina, to George Seawright, Jr., power of attorney to convey to John Oliver land said Oliver now lives on. Teste: James Leeper and James Seawright. Page 40.--17th August, 1779. John Handly, Sr., and Margaret ( ) to John Handly, Jr., part of the plantation whereon said John now lives in Beverley Manor. Page 44.--Patent to Anthony Johnston, 1st March, 1773, on head branch of James River above the Stony Lick. Page 46.--5 acres, part of the plantation whereon Jeremiah O'Friel now lives, on waters of the Middle River. Delivered to William Moffett, executor of Daniel O'Friel, 23d August, 1815. Page 48.--17th August, 1779. Alexander ( ) Mceleroi and Agness to William Sprowl, part of the plantation Alex. now lives on, in Borden's tract. Page 52.--Patent to James Campbell, 16th March, 1771. Teste: William Young, Samuel Anderson, Isaac Carson. Page 53.--Privy examination of Mary, wife of John Davidson, deed to William Campbell, 12th March, 1779, before Alexander Robertson and Joseph Bell. Page 56.--17th August, 1779. John Montgomery and Esther to David Allen. Teste: John and James Montgomery. Delivered to the son and heir of David Allen, 8th December, 1780. Page 58.--Plantatiion David Henderson now lives on, in Beverley Manor. Page 63.--17th August, 1779. Peter Venimon and Elizabeth ( ), of Rockingham, to John Wormsley, patent to Peter 1st March, 1773, on Dry Run of North Fork of South Branch of Potomac. Teste: Thos. Myns, Richard Barret. Page 67.--Teste: Thomas Steel, Michael Dickey. Page 70.--26th October, 1778. Ebenezer Alexander and Agness ( ) to Thomas Hinds and Ann, his wife, on James River above the Great Falls. Delivered to James Bridget per order Thomas Hinds, 16th April, 1769. Teste: Abraham Draper. Page 76.--18th August, 1779. Jacob Peck and Mary (Polly) to Robert Astrop, lot 25 in Staunton. Page 77.--Teste: John Erwin, William Gibson. Page 79.--25th April, 1777. Charles Phillips to Alexander Simpson Delivered to William Clendennin, October, 1779, on Buffalow Lick Branch of Cathey's River, part of tract conveyed to Charles by William Magill, 1st March, 1769, patented to James Bell, deceased, 1st December, 1740, conveyed by William and James Bell to Magill, 18th March, 1760. Teste: John Phillip. Page 81.--10th July, 1779. James Leslie's executors to Robert Rogers. James Leslie's widow, Mary, died shortly after James, without having remarried. Teste: Mathew Kenney, John ( ) Dixon, William Donlap, John and Thomas Graham. Page 89.--18th August, 1779. Christopher Sumwalt and Marilus to Hugh Bodkin, on Black Thorn, a branch of South Branch of Potomac. Teste: James Culbertson, Valentine Cloninger, Francis Kirtley. 559