AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES; Vol 3, PP 580 - 589 *************************************************************************** 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.--19th June, 1787. Henry Flesher to Conrod Flesher, conveyed to Henry Flecher, November, 1783, by Jacob Trace or Drais. Page 484.--19th June, 1787. Frederick Burket and Rageena to John Shaver, 55 acres, part of 213 acres patented to Edmond Burton, 12th January, 1780; 18 acres patented to Frederick, 2d November, 1785. Page 487.--Patented to David Bell, 16th May, 1771, and by him conveyed to William Jordan. Page 493.--Tract in possession of James Makem Arley. Page 493.--Teste: Enos Atwater, Fred. Grof, Thomas Douglass, Andrew Yegart, Edward ( ) Martin. Page 504.--House in Staunton now occupied by William Shives, 12th January, 1787, the lot occupied by Isabella Burns. Page 507.--Ditto occupied by John Bosang. Page 511.--260 conveyed to said John and George Givens by their father, John Givens. Page 514.--97 acres patented to John Givens, 1st September, 1780. Page 516.--Valentine Shirley--Felty Shirley. Page 522.--12th March, 1787. William Garrard to John Fowler, of Fairfax, mortgage. Page 526.--14th May, 1787. Leonard Simmons to Peter Simmons, his son, tract patented to Leonard by the Commonwealth, joining Mark Simmons and John Somvalt, crossing Gyle's Run. Page 528.--Tract patented to Thomas Persons, 22d September, 1757. Page 534.--19th June, 1787. Andrew ( ) Shown to Samuel Merit, tract on Lewis' Creek where Leonard Shown, deceased, formerly lived. Page 536.--Tract whereon George Peery now lives. Page 551.--17th July, 1787. Samuel Anderson and Sarah to Mustoe and Chambers. 316 acres on Long Glade conveyed to Samuel by his father, corner Phersythe's land. Page 556.--5th July, 1787. John ( ) Jordan and Ann ( ) to Andrew Jordan, part of 90 acres patented to John, 1st March, 1773; patented to John, 1st June, 1782. Last deed recorded, 17th July, 1787. DEED BOOK No. 26. First deed recorded, 17th July, 1787; last deed recorded, 15th June, 1790. Page 2.--5th July, 1787. John ( ) Jordan, of Bullpasture, and Ann ( ) to John Armstrong, part of patents to John, 90 acres, 1st March, 1773, and 170 acres, 1st June, 1782. Page 7.--Patent to John Beard. 1st February, 1781. Page 9.--Tract on Back Creek, patented to William Lewis, 30th August, 1763. Page 11.--200 acres on Divers Lick Branch. Page 13.--15th August, 1786. John Archer's executors to Richard Mathews. 75 acres patented to Sampson Archer and sold to his brother, John Archer, deceased, but no title ever made. Teste: James Cunningham, James McKibbin, Joseph Trotter, Daniel Friel, David Greiner, Hugh McDowell, Alex. Nelson, Jr., Stephen Smith. Page 19.--Patent to John King, 1st February, 1781. 580 Page 21.--House on Beverley Street where Martha Cowdon now lives. Page 23.--18th September, 1787. Ralph Laverty's power of attorney to his son-in-law, Mr. John Hamilton, to collect accounts and pay bills Page 29.--24th August, 1787. Richard Mathews to Alex. St. Clair, Robert Gamble, J. Heron, mortgage. Teste: Hugh McDowell, Alex. Nelson, Jr., Stephen Smith. Page 33.--20th August, 1787. William Gillaspie and Rose to George Adam Coynart (delivered to Gasper Coinert, 22d August, 1789), tract conveyed to William by will of James Gillaspie. Page 37.--22d August, 1787. James Gillispie and Elizabeth to Michael Coynart, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Page 40.--16th September, 1787. Abel Griffith to James McKemy, of Augusta, and John Davis, of Rockingham, on behalf of Mossey Creek Congregation, 3-1/2 acres on Mossey Creek and also 1 acre including the old burying ground. Page 42.--21st August, 1787. George Stount and Mary to Henry Peninger, 131 acres on South Branch Potomac, below Trout Rock Page 44.--3d July, 1787. James Gillespy and Sarah, of Sevier County, North Carolina, to Andrew Lecky, 143 acres on Elk Run in Beverley Manor, corner Thomas Hutcheson, deceased. Acknowledged in State of Franklni. Sevier County, 3d July, 1787, before Oliver Alexander and Thomas Gillespy, certified that they are justices by Samuel Wear, Clerk of Sevier County Court. Page 46.--18th September, 1787. Euphemia Hughes, Sr., Euphemia Hughes, Jr., Owen Owens and Jane, Adam Bickle and Mary, to Sampson Mathews; Page 51.--1st January, 1787. Jacob Vanfosson, John ( ) Henger, teste. Page 52.--23d January, 1787. Privy examination of Isabella Burnsides, wife of James Burnsides (deed, 6th September, 1786, to John Hicklin), before Alexander and Hugh Caperton, Justices of Greenbrier. Page 53.--16th October, 1787. Joseph Lance to George Lance, two tracts patented to Barnet Lance, 10th April, 1781, in Crab Bottom. Delivered: Conrod Buck, 28th August, 1788. Page 59.--17th October, 1787. John Gardner and Elizabeth, and James Griffith and Mary, to John Poage, on head branches of Falling Spring, patented to George King, 1770. Page 61.--27 acres patented to Peter Smith, 10th July, 1767, on Smith's Branch of Potomac. Teste: William Shires, Charles Marchle Page 62.--18th March, 1786. Philip Hansell to Lawrence and Geo. Hansell. Page 65.--On Mill Creek, by Acois Falls. Delivered: Andrew McNare. 18th May, 1790. Page 68.--28th May, 1787. Michael Coulter to Philip Dalby, of Fairfax County. Delivered to Col. Robert Gamble. Teste: Thomas Swarm, Francis Peyton, John Reynolds. Page 73.--8th November, 1786. James Anderson and Ann (Agness) to Nathaniel Birkett (delivered: Andrew Moody, 25th October, 1788), part of 747 acres conveyed to John Anderson by Beverley, 16th March, 1739; also part of 135 acres patented to said John and since conveyed to James by said John, 15th May, 1781. 581 Page 76.--On Thorn Branch, patented to Robert Gragg, Jr. Teste: Thomas Greene, Wm. McKemy, Richard ( ) Cain. Page 88.--18th September, 1787. William McCutchen and Margaret to John McCutcheon, 100 acres on Calfpasture, part of 358 acres conveyed by Beverley to Robert McCutchen and now by Robert and Margaret to their son, Wiliam. Page 104.--19th September, 1787. David Fulton, grantee, to Sampson Mathews, grantor, of Richmond, attorney in fact for James McCutchen, eldest son and heir-at-law of William McCutchen, deceased, on head waters of Carthie's River, house of Samuel McCutchen. Sampson is mortgagee of William and debt was paid by David Fulton. Page 106.--Tract patented 12th January, 1780, to Edmund Burton. Page 108.--Teste: James Cunningham, William Sterrett, James and Wm. Bell. Page 110.--Tract where William Lewis formerly lived, part of Beverley's Mill Tract. Page 111.--14th April, 1788. William Kennerley, of Augusta, to Archibald Bowling, of Buckingham, on Laurel Run of South River. Page 112.--9th February, 1788. James ( ) Bell, Sr., releases all his claim to the estate of Samuel Bell, his son, who died devising all his estate to be equally divided between James' other children, John, Thomas, Joseph and Sarah Bell. Teste: Robert and Esther Gamble, Samuel Long. Page 113.--Delivered. Teste: Coats Thornton, Wm. Forbes, George Wieford. Page 115.--Tract patented to Robert Brown, 10th June, 1740, on Culton's Branch of North River; also tract patented to James Trotter, 6th April, 1769. Page 121.--17th April, 1787. John Black, son and heir to Samuel Black, deceased, to James Curry, tract on Carlile's Run of Bullpasture, patented to Samuel Black. Delivered Edward Erwin, per order, 19th March, 1798. Page 122.--16th April, 1788. County Commissioners to Alex. McClenachan, lot 45, formerly sold to James Hughes; lot 46, formerly sold to George Wilson. deceased, and since sold by Samuel Kinkade, who intermarried with Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of said George Wilson, to whom lot was devised by George. Page 123.--16th April, 1788. John Keenon to William Bell. Teste: Hugh Keenon, Samuel Bell. Page 130.--Patent to John Adair in 1783. Page 131.--15th June, 1788. Samuel Bell, Sr., and Jane to Samuel Bell, Jr., and David Bell, tract conveyed by William Foster. Sr., to his son William. Page 132.--1st August, 1787. John Bell and Lettice ( ), Robert Bell, Elizabeth Bell, of Rockbridge, to James Rowland. Teste: David Wilson, Jno. Adair, Jno. Fulton. Page 134.--13th November, 1787. John Bell and Lettice, Robert Bell. Elisabeth Bell, widow _____, deceased, to Florence Falls. Page 139.--On Calfpasture River, patented to John Elliot, 27th August, 1783. Delivered: Samuel Bell, 25th February, 1792. Elliot to James Bell. Page 140.--15th April, 1788. Samuel Frazer and Isabella Helena ( ) to James Frazer, tract on Long Meadow conveyed 22d February, 1749, by 582 Beverley to John Frazer, deceased intestate, and Samuel is eldest son and heir-at-law. Page 146.--Patent to John Hind, 10th April, 1780. Page 148.--17th June, 1788. William Hind, heir-at-law of John Hind, deceased, and Ann to John Dickson, part of patent to John Kerr, 30th July, 1742; also part of patent to William Kerr. Page 151.--26th May, 1788. Robert, Jacob and James Upshur, of the County of Northampton, to John Crawford, sale of slaves. Page 152.--Plantation Alex. Brownlee, Sr., lived on; tract patented to Alex. McClenachan, 19th June, 1787. Delivered to John McCorley, 28th December, 1791. Page 155.--7th April, 1788. John Miller and Margret, of Rockingham, to Thomas Devericks, Sr., 125 acres, part of tract patented to Daniel O'haro, 23d May, 1763, on a south branch of the Cowpasture, adjoining tract surveyed to Mathew Penn, now in possession of Isaac Johns. Page 158.--17th June, 1788. Thomas Poage and Nancy ( ) to William McDowell, lot 6 in Staunton, vested in Thomas by Act of Assembly, October, 1787. Page 160.--17th June, 1788. Jacob Peck to Christian Geabill (Geable) Delivered to Henry Grable, 23d November, 1804. Page 162.--5th May, 1788. Ann Story ( ), relict of Thomas Story, deceased, of Green County, North Carolina, to John Story, of Augusta, release of dower in tract on Middle River, devised to John by his father's will; reversion belongs to said John and Thomas Story. Proved in Washington County, North Carolina, May, 1788. Teste: J. Carter, Edm. Heron, J. Hamilton, Wm. Hamilton. Page 163.--28th April, 1788. William Crawford, Moses Eastey, surviving partners of themselves and John Beach, deceased, who were joint tenants, to Robert McCulloch, now of the town of Staunton, part of lot 13 in Staunton, opposite George Wilson's lot, now Philip North's. Page 165.--12th July, 1788. Hugh Campbell, of Rockbridge, heir-at-law of James Campbell, to Benjamin Erwin, of Rockingham. Teste: Ro. Gamble. Robert Astrop, Samuel Clark, James Megongal (McGongal). Page 169.--13th June, 1788. John Handley and Margaret, of Augusta, and Gasper Snider and Margret, of Rockingham, to Anthony Mustoe and William Chambers, conveyed to Samuel Wilson by John Brown. August, 1753, and to grantors here by Patrick McDavid and Martha, his wife, daughter of Samuel Wilson, 18th February, 1780. Page 174.--Teste: Thomas Hughart, Andrew Lockridgc, Jonathan Hicklin. Page 174.--15th June, 1787. Wm. Long and Elizabeth ( ), of Greenbrief, to William Chambers and Anthony Mustoe, lot in Staunton, leased to Wm. Long, deceased, by Beverley and now leased for remainder of term. Page 177.--15th July, 1788. Anthony Mustoe and Dorothy, and William Chambers and Ann, to Robert Gamble. Page 179.--7th January, 1788. John Bays, Peter Kuhn and Gustavus Risberg, of Staunton, to James and John McKibben. John and James are indebted to said Peter and Gustavus (merchants). Part of plantation whereon John Elliott now lives. Page 183.--4th January, 1788. Robert Jones and William Forbes to John 583 Phillips, patent to John, 5th July, 1774. Teste: Robert Stuart, George Moore, John Patterson, John Gorden, Peter Eagle. Page 185.--15th July, 1788. Alexander St. Clair, and Jane to Archibald Stuart, lot 31 containing 1/2 acre, part of 25 acres property of said St. Clair, added to Town of Staunton by Act of Assembly, October Session, 1787, corner Stuart's Alley and Church Street. (Mentions plat of said 25 acres on record. Plat is recorded, p. 192.) Page 192.--Survey and plat of 25 acres belonging to Alex. St. Clair, and added to Staunton by Act of Assembly, October, 1787. Page 193.--Patent to Edmund Burton, 12th January, 1780. Patent to Frederick Burket, 2d November, 1785. Page 198.--16th July, 1788. Commission to George Clendenin and Samuel McClug, gent., Justice of Greenbrier, to take privy examination of Elizabeth, wife of William Long, deed to Anthony Mustoe, dated September, 1786. Executed and returned, 20th July, 1788. Page 203.--1,000 acres on Jackson's River, patented to William Jackson, 1st June, 1750. Patent to Robert Hall, 7th February, 1784. Teste: A. Stuart, Joseph Jewell, Michael ( ) Cawley, J. Lyle, Jr. Page 209.--Patent to James Campbell, 16th March, 1771. Teste: Thomas Hughart, William Yooll, Thomas Kinkead. Page 219.--Lot No. 2 in Staunton, end of Wm. Shire's house; end of house now occupied by Wm. Forbush. Page 221.--15th September, 1788. Hugh Donaghe to David Laird, executor of John Buts (Brits ?). Page 231.--71 acres on Jackson's River, patented to Robert Hall. 18th March, 1784. Page 234.--145 acres on Jackson's River, patented to Robert Hall, 7th February, 1784. Page 237.--Patent to John and James McCoy, 5th September, 1762, 320 acres on Mossey Creek; 86 acres patented to Abel Griffith on Mossey Creek, 1st March, 1773; 316 acres on Mossey Creek, patented to Abel Griffith, 1st March, 1781, joining Thomas Reed; 160 acres patented to same on same day. Page 240.--217 acres patented to John Frances, 5th April, 1748. 100 acres patented to John Hogshead, 16th August, 1786. Teste: Zachariah Taliaferro. Page 242.--25th February, 1788. James Hayes, of Albemarle, Braxton Eastham, of Rockbridge, to William Greyson, Nathaniel Garland and James Brooks, of Albemarle, 333 acres at Rockfish Gap, three patents belonging to Manus Burger, deceased, and John Burger, lately in possession of Henry Lyon, and now in possession of James P. Hulse. Teste: Jesse and Thomas Stockton, John Mills. Page 248.--16th September, 1788. William Seawright and Jane and Alexander Seawright and Sarah ( ), of Rockbridge, to Samuel Carson, tract in Borden's grant. Page 250.--18th December, 1787. Margaret Reed, of Staunton, to Alexander Sincklair, of Staunton, tract on Calfpasture conveyed to Margaret by Thomas Smith; in trust for use and benefit of Elizabeth Smith. Delivered: M. Garber, Jr., 5th July, 1828. Teste: James Culbertson, Jon Johnston, Asher Waterman. 584 Page 253.--12th July, 1788. Josep Phillips and James Ware, both of Wilkes County, Georgia, to James Graham, of county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to sell land and collect and pay debts. Teste: Isaiah and Margaret Curry, Henry and Catherine Poss. Page 254.--3d September, 1788. Robert Hall and Isabella to Jacob Warrick (deed dated 14th July, 1788). Privy examination before James Wilson and Samuel Vance. Page 255.--The Great Road. Page 259.--Teste: James Guy, Francis Fergus, Alex. Warner, David Hogshead, John Wilson. Page 260.--27th October, 1788. Nathaniel Burkett and Karthrine ( ) to Andrew Moody, part of two tracts originally surveyed for John Anderson and by several conveyances came into possession of Nathaniel, on south side Middle River. Page 261.--21st October, 1788. John and Thomas Story to Hugh Donaghe. Page 262.--21st October, 1788. Samuel Anderson and Farah, wife of Samuel, heir-at-law of his son, James Anderson, Jr.. deceased, to Anthony Mustoe and Wm. Chambers, on Long Glade, 200 acres devised to said James by his grandfather, James Anderson, Sr., and conveyed to James, Sr., by John Anderson, 17th February, 1762; 34 acres patented to Samuel Anderson, 1st June, 1782. Page 264.--6th October, 1788. John Lewis, of Warm Springs, to William Bowyer, of Staunton, assignee of Valentine White, two half-acre lots in a town laid off by John at Warm Springs, on the main street thereof, on a line with the large dwelling and storehouse already built. Page 265.--16th December, 1788. William Anderson and Jane, and Samuel Anderson and Elizabeth, to Henry Dill, part of patent to James Blair, 10th March, 1756. Page 268.--24th July, 1788. Martha Cowden (relict of Samuel Wilson. deceased), John Griffen and Elizabeth, with Robert Gamble, contract of arbitration. Page 270.--House lately occupied by Martha Cowden on corner Beverley and Augusta Streets. Page 271.--6 acres beginning at Sompson Matthews' lot at corner of the house that stands thereon, which was built for a public magazine. Page 273.--20th January, 1789. John Miller and Margaret, of Rockingham, to Charles Callahan, tract granted by order of Council, 29th October, 1743, to John Robinson, James Wood, Henry Robinson, John Lewis, and by them patented to Mathew Harper, 15th December, 1758, on Newfoundland Creek of Cowpasture; 75 acres on Bullpasture, patented to said John Miller, 1st March, 1781; 232 acres patented to said John Miller, 1st June, 1784, on Bullpasture; 58 acres patented to John on last date. Page 280.--19th August, 1788. Michael Garber, Robert Jones, William Forbes, John Phillips and Jane, to Zachariah Johnston, sale of lands deeded in trust by said John to grantors, 14th January, 1788; said John failed to comply with the conditions; tract patented to John, 5th July, 1774, and 56 acres patented to same at same time. Delivered: grantor's executors, Jno. Johnston. 9th August, 1805. Page 282.--20th November, 1788. John ( ) King, with Samuel and 585 James King, agreement: John by age and infirmity has been rendered incapable of supporting himself; conveys to grantees his cattle, &c.; they agree to support him during his natural life. Teste: David Gibson, Jno. Denison. Page 283.--Same parties on same agreement as above; conveys slaves. Page 286.--Delivered: William Kennerley, 21st October, 1789. Teste: John Rab. Page 291.--14th February, 1789. James Story and Sarah to George Crawford, son of the late George Crawford. Whereas Thomas Story died seized of a tract on Middle River and devised same to his eldest son, said James. Page 293.--__ November, 1788. Samuel Anderson (signed "James," but certificate says "Samuel") to Able Griffith and John Blair, certain smith's tools and other personal property. Teste: Z. Taliaferro and John Gamble. Page 293.--20th January, 1788. Thomas Mynes and Martha to David Trust. Delevered: _____ Trout, 19th September, 1792. Page 295.--23d January, 1789. Privy examination of Elizabeth Harless, wife of Immanuel Harless (deed to William Beard, dated _____, 440 acres), taken by Daniel Howe and John Preston. Page 297.--21st April, 179. George Eagle and Elizabeth to Peter Genewin, part of tract whereon Wm. McClintock lived, corner George Caller; corner Jacob Helford, Morris's Draft. Page 299.--Patent to John and James Alexander, 16th August, 1787. Page 300.--28th December, 1788. William Kennedy, of Washington County, to Daniel Miller, of Rockbridge (Samuel Miller in body of deed). Delivered to Mary Martin, formerly widow of grantee, 16th October, 1811. Page 302.--295 acres patented to William Hind, deceased, and devised to his son William, but not to his heirs or assigns, whereby said land became vested in William Hind, grandson and heir-at-law of William, Sr., corner Thos. Garvin's land. Page 305.--183 acres patented by Governor Blair to John Finley, 1st December, 1740, and by him conveyed by lease to Alex. Gardner and became vested in John Gardiner, only son and heir-at-law to said Alexander, deceased on Finley's Branch of Cathey's River. Page 314.--Teste: James Buchanan, George Moore, James St. Clair, Robert Douthat, James Buchanan, Sr., Hugh Paul. Page 315.--16th June, 1789. Hugh Green's executors (William Wilson and Robert Reed) to Peter Hanger, Jr. Patented to Hugh, 10th April, 1781. Page 317.--17th June, 1788. James Long and Elizabeth to Doctor Alexander Long, part of tract William Long, deceased, lived on, and willed to James by his father, William. Delivered: Samuel Long by order of William Long, executor of Alexander, 13th May, 1814. Page 322.--Delivered to John Cunningham, 11th January, 1791. Page 323.--13th June, 1789. Thomas Cartmill and Mary to Abraham Ingram, 358 acres by survey 13th June, 1780, on a east branch of Greenbrier, called Deer or Warrick's Creek, the mine bank; corner Jacob Gallaspie. Delivered: John Warrick, 4th September, 1797. Page 327.--__ _____, 1789. Thomas ( ) Jarvis and Elizabeth to Jacob 586 Gillespy, Deer or Warrick's Creek. Teste: Thos. Cartmill, Abraham ( ) Ingraham, David Moore. Page 328.--__ _____, 1789. John Slaven and Elizabeth to John Huchin, 130 acres by survey. 9th June, 1780, on Back Creek of Greenbner River, corner Jacob Warrick. Page 330.--185 acres patented to Thomas Watterson, 12th January, 1746, corner George Glen. Page 332.--31st October, 1788. Robert Gragg to Frederick Michel, of Rockingham, 513 acres patented to Robert, 6th April, 1769; 70 acres on Nores Run of North River of Shanidore, patented to Robert, 10th April, 1781; 400 acres patented to Robert, 1st June, 1782; near Castle Hill. Page 336.--19th May, 1789. James Oliver and Mary to Hugh Donaghe, of Green County, North Carolina. Page 343.--Tract of the late John Francis' land. Teste: John Hogset, Samuel Miller, James McCaw. Page 344.--Patent to Robert Curry, 1st September, 1780. Page 347.--25th June, 1771. Henry Murray and Rosannah, of Rowan County, North Carolina, to Robert McCittrick, in Jenmngs Gap, 90 acres patented to said Henry, 3d May, 1763. Teste: Samuel Young, Wm.. Kinkead, Andrew Hamilton, Jno. Mcllvaiin, Thomas Cowan, Archibald Kinkead, Thos. Kinkead. Proved, 21st July, 1789, by Hamilton and Wm. and Archibald Kinkade. Page 352.--126 acres patented to John Risk, Sr., deceased, near the Black Spring large tract that John Risk, Sr., lived on and conveyed to his son David Risk. (This name is spelled Rusk). Teste: John Cunningham. Robert McChesney, John Barry. Page 355.--20th July, 1789. Maj. Andrew Lockridge and Jane to John Lockridge, son of said Andrew, on Little Creek in Calfpasture whereon William Smith formerly lived, and conveyed to Andrew by John Smith and Mary, 9th November, 1768. Teste: Thos. Hughart, Joseph Mays, Oliver McCoy. Page 356.--20th July, 1789. Same to Andrew Lockridge, Jr., their son. tract conveyed to Maj. Andrew Lockridge by James Lockridge, his father. 21st August, 1764. Page 357.--20th July, 1789. Same to James Lockridge, their son. Page 359.--17th July, 1789. Daniel ( ) Munroe (Monrow) and Elizabeth ( ) to Stephen Wandless, plantation lastly occupied by said Daniel and by James Monrow, his father, on Stuart Creek, adjoining James Blake, formerly belonging to Van Swearingen. Page 360.--Patent to William Wilson, 25th March 1762. Teste: Nicholas ( ) Trowerbough, John ( ) Keglan, Wm. King. Frederick Michael Page 362.--15th September, 1789. John Ralston, of Fayette County, Kentucky, appoints his brother William Ralston his attorney to receive demand and sue for debts and give receipts and sell a tract of land. Teste: Wiliam and Henry Ralston, Wm. Hind. Page 363.--6th October, 1772. John Ridpath, of Augusta, to William Bowyer, merchant, bond to convey title to four lots in Staunton, viz: 1/4 acre formerly property of James Mair and then Daniel Kidd, of whom Ridpath purchased it; also 1/4 acre purchased of Samuel Forggson; also 1/4 acre he purchased of John Carlie, formerly property of Robert Hawl 587 (?); also 1/2 acre purchased of Edward Long. Teste: Ben. Forsie, Chris. Graham, Wm. Anderson. A copy, teste: Peter Tinsley, C. H. C. C. Page 365.--15th September, 1789. Trustees of Augusta County (Alex. St. Clair and R. Gamble) to Wm. Bowyer, lot 20 in Staunton, pursuant to above, purchase money having been paid by said Ridpath. Page 366.--Delivered: Joseph Burkley, order of Peter Grass, 1st October, 1789. Page 368.--15th September, 1789. Gilbert Christian and John Christian and Rachel to James Moffet. Page 370.--__ _____, 1789. John Gardner and Elizabeth, his wife, heir-at-law of Alexander Gardner, deceased, to George Phypher, patent to Alexander, 1st February, 1781, adjoining George Wigel and Michael Hogshead. Page 374.--6th August, 1788. Joseph Gregory, brother and heir-at-law of William Gregory, deceased, who was original proprietor, by his attorney, John Gregory, of Harrison County, to John Dever. Teste: William Burk, James Townsend, Zekail Townsend, Jacob Storkley. Page 378.--Teste: Patrick Buchanan, Samuel Merrit, George Rubble. Page 378.--Tract left to William Campbell (wife Elizabeth) by will of his father, Charles Campbell, deceased, part of 400 acres patented to John Anderson, 20th June, 1740, and conveyed to Charles, 1747. Page 380.--7th October, 1789. Beverley to William Bowyer, release of lease to William Long, 20th February, 1756. Page 383.--20th October, 1789. Hermon Lovingood and Ann to Ardolph Spindle. Delivered: Philip and John Lovingood, two of the heirs of Ardolph, deceased, 27th November, 1826. Page 384.--20th September, 1788. Alexander Elliot and Ann Conway Elliot, his wife, now of Rockbridge, appoint William Anderson attorney to convey to William Brent, of Amherst, all lands in County of Lancaster, state aforesaid (Virginia ?), to which they are entitled as heirs-at-law of James Campbell, late of Lancaster County, deceased, provided Brent shall convey to Anderson plantation on Back Creek whereon Brent formerly lived. Teste: John and William King, Wm. Berry. Page 386.--James Andersen's part of same land. Page 387.--15th December, 1789. Henry Dill (German, Dull) to Sebastian Woolf, part of 216 acres patented to John Bell, 1st December, 1740. Page 389.--5th December, 1789. Jacob Peck to Thomas Thompson and Mary, Grant for life of mill property. Teste: Abraham Grove. Page 390.--Part of 311 acres patented to James Givens, 30th August, 1743. Page 400.--19th January, 1790. William Christian, Jr., to Jacob van Lear, 40 acres devised to William by William Christian, deceased, part of tract Andrew Wilson now lives on, on Christian's Creek. Page 401.-- January, 1790. Anthony Mustoe, administrator of David Grayner (Griner), deceased, and guardian of his children, with Catherine ( ) Grinor, administratrix and relict of said David. Agreement to use and control of David's lots and houses in Staunton. Teste: Michael Bowyer and Peter Hanger. Page 403.--9th January, 1790. Organization of Staunton Fire Company. 588 W. Bowyer, Michael Bowyer, Alex. St. Clair, Ro. Gamble, James Lyle, Jr., Robert Stuart, Daniel Donovan, A. Stuart, Wm. Abney, R. Douthat, W. Chambers, Jno. and Samuel Boys, P. Heiskell, Jacob Peck, Ro. McDowell, Michael Garber, Michael Sifort, Jacob Geiger, Adam Bickle, James Megongal, A. Waterman, Robert McCullough, J. Holmes for Robert Astrop, Joseph Dickey, John Gorden, Michael Garber, Jr., A. Mustoe, Alex. Humphreys, Geo. Harden, Jno. Fleiger, Sol. Wolfort, Jno. Price, Hugh McDowell, Wm. Forbes, Jno. ( ) Moore, Margt. Reed, Wm. Sharyer, Andrew Cutler, Jno. Gunn, Wm. McDowell, North and Mathews, Alex. Nelson, Jr., Jno. Bosang, Chr. Grove, James McLoughlin, Jno. ( ) Gates, Smith Thompson, Francis Huff, Michael Cawley, Christian Mummer, Nicholas Faulkler, Samuel Merrit, Daniel Kidd, Jno. Tennant, Geo. Weifford, Isaac Ong, Charles Hedrick, Joshua Parry, Henry, Spering, Anthony ( ) Ingleton, Jno. Backenst, James Kenner. Page 405.--Teste: Samuel Vance, Jno. Dever, Peter Robinson, George Benson. Page 408.--Tract on Jackson's River surveyed for Wm. McClenachan in 1766, and by him conveyed to William Hutchinson. Page 409.--10th October, 1787. Sampson Mathews, of Richmond, to Alex. St. Clair and Robert Gamble, bond conditioned. Whereas Sampson has heretofore sold to Robert Gamble and Hugh McDowell, a house and lot in the City of Staunton, whereon they now live and desires to secure to his wife, Catharine, an equivalent for her release of dower, Sampson binds himself to build on a lot known as "water lot," a dwelling house 30 ft. square, two stories high, with two rooms and a passage below and three or four rooms above; also a kitchen and smoke house suitable, and all necessary outhouses, and convey same to trustees for Catharine's benefit, for her life. Teste: Archibald Stuart, W. Bowyer. Page 410.--13th January, 1790. Teste: John Kisling ( ), Thomas Waddell, Fred. Trobuch. Page 412.--Interest accrued to Bond Estill as heir-at-law to John Estill. Page 414.--380 acres patented to Robert Brown, 10th June, 1740, and by him conveyed to James Trotter, by him to John Hinds, and by William Hinds, son and executor of John, to John Long; on a branch of North River of Shanandoah, formerly known by name of Culton's Branch, 250 acres patented to John Hind, 10th April, 1781. Page 416.--7th November, 1789. John Greenlee of Rockbridge, attorney in fact for Patrick Hayse, Sr., of Lincoln, Kaintuckey, to James Hendry (Henry). Teste: James and Robert Henry. Page 422.--Patent to James Dickey, 9th February, 1786. Page 424.--28th March, 1789. William Blair to Henry King and James Blair, mortgage. Page 434.--30 May, 1788. John Gillespie and Martha, James Frazer and Ann, John Frazer, Jean Frazer, Robert Gay, executors of Henry Gay, deceased, to John McRoberts. Page 438.--21st April, 1790. John Boys to Peter Kuhn and Augustavus Resburg, of Pennsylvania, part of tract whereon John Elliot now lives. Page 441.--Teste: Nelly King. Page 442.--Adjoining the plantation of Robert Carlile, son of John Carlile, and joining lands of the heirs of Edward Hinds. 589