AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES; Vol 3, PP 590 - 599 *************************************************************************** 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 446.--25th October, 1781. Thomas Wright and Jane to John Botkin. Teste: John Jordan, Thos. Dueglass, George Bentson, David Frame, John McCreery. Proved, 19th March, 1788. Page 448.--150 acres on Moffett's Branch of Middle River, part of 400 acres patented to William King, 10th February, 1748; and 145 acres patented to James Rankin, 1st September, 1780. Page 460.--400 acres on head of Mossey Creek, patented to David Davis. 12th February, 1741; 180 acres patented to Samuel McFeeters, 1st August, 1772. Page 453.--On Sidlington's Creek. Teste: Samuel Vance, Geo. Poage, Alex. Gibson. Page 454.--12th June, 1786. Doctor John Jackson, of Washington County, Maryland, to Cap. John and David Cunningham, power of attorney to settle all claims and demands in Augusta County. Teste: James Ewing, Lettice Cunningham. Page 456.--On Jennings Branch and Middle River, 625 acres patented to Daniel McNare 1st February, 1781; also 96 acres patented to said Daniel 20th July, 1768. Teste: Rebekah and Hanna Sawyers, Wm. Buchanan. Page 460.--24th April,, 1790. Joseph Erwin, son and heir to Benjamin Irwin, deceased, of North Carolina, Johnston County, to John Erwin. Page 468.--350 acres patented to Edward Erwin, 5th _____, 1748. Teste: Cullen Earp, Nathaniel Bagwill. Acknowledged before James Shaw, a justice for Johnston County, North Carolina. Last deed recorded 15th June, 1790. DEED BOOK No. 27. First Deed Recorded 15th June, 1790; Last Deed Recorded August, 1794. Deeds are the conveyances and descriptions are very unsatisfactory. Page 6.--15th June, 1790. John Conner and Rebeckah to Jacob Barager and Nicholas Bush, trustees for the Congregation of Spindle Meeting House on South River; corner John Conners, in a line of Michael Coyners. Page 12.--15th June, 1790. Samuel Steels, of Rockbridge, to Robert McQuillen, 100 acres on Half Way Creek; Boyd's line; McClenachan's and Campbell's corner; Williams' corner; part of patent to Samuel 20th July, 1768. Page 17.--20th July, 1790. William Seeright and Jean and Sharah Seeright, of Rockbridge, to William McCaslin. Page 24.--Part of 400 acres patented to Andrew Kinkead; corner Richard Mathews. Page 28.--20th July, 1790. Robert Armstrong, executor of John Archer, deceased, and George Moffett, to Henry Hermone, part of 2,400 acres patented to John Archer, deceased, 2d March, 1781, and George Moffett, having by mistake received a title. Page 30.--17th September, 1790. Privy examination of Elizabeth Campbell, wife of William Campbell, deed to John Voice dated _____. Page 31.--34 acres patented to James Dickey 30th August, 1786. Teste: James Anderson, Robert Curry, John Dickey. Page 32.--14th November, 1787. Martha ( ) and Joseph Henderson, of Fayette County, being their part of the land divided to Martha Henderson, 590 James and Joseph Henderson, by James Henderson, deceased, by his will. Teste: Samuel McKee, Robert and Lindsay Thompson. Page 33.--232 acres by survey (to John Chesnut), on Bull Pasture Mountain, 15th February, 1768. Page 35.--213 acres patented to Edmund Burton 12th January, 1780, on Walker's Run of Middle River. Page 36.--1st May, 1790. John Ramsey, of District of Kentucky, to Andrew Steel and Andrew Ramsey, all his interest in estate of Daniel Ramsey, deceased, as heir-at-law to James Ramsey, and also devisee of Daniel Ramsey, deceased, viz., 323 acres willed to Daniel by John Ramsey, deceased, and conveyed to said John by Israel Christian, on South Branch of Shanandoah; 2 surveys to John Ramsey, deceased. Teste: Benjamin Stuart, James and John Ramsey. Page 40.--16th April, 1794. Delivered: Adam Dickinson, son of Col. Dickinson. Page 41.--On Brown Hill on little Calf pasture patented to Alexander Craig 16th April, 1789. Page 43.--On Long Glade patented to John Anderson and became property of Mustoe and Chambers, 27 acres patented to Samuel Anderson 1st June, 1782. Page 45.--Delivered to Jno. Guthrey, son of William, 1st December, 1790. Teste: William Orr. Page 47.--19th October, 1790. Andrew Anderson and Martha and James Allen and Margaret to John Griner, part of tract patented to John Anderson, deceased, and by him conveyed in his lifetime to Andrew and James. Page 48.--1st October, 1790. Alexander Sinclair and Robert Gamble, trustees of Augusta County, to William Hickam Bottom (Higginbothom) and John Sherman, on Beverleys Market Street, lot formerly sold to John McDanaght. Page 53.--23d September, 1790. John Campbell, of North Carolina, to John Lowry. Delivered to Joseph Lowry, son of John, 10th August, 1791, part of 400 acres patented to John Anderson 10th June, 1740, and by him conveyed to Charles Campbell 17th March, 1747, and by him to his son, said John Campbell, 18th August, 1772. Teste: Benjamin Henkle, Jno. McPhseters, Wm. Wilson, Jos. Lowry, W. Fowler, Maurice Morris. Page 56.--Part of plantation in Beverley Mnaor whereon John Christian, deceased, lived. Page 60.--217 acres patented to John Francis 5th April, 1748, on Anderson's Branch. Page 63.--Part of patent to James Bell 5th July, 1774, part patented to Andrew Foster; McClure's Run. Page 64.--Delivered to Nancy Fisher, wife of Daniel Fisher (of Rockingham) 18th August, 1800. Page 67.--29th November, 1790. John Sitlington to James Kelso, his son-in-law, husband to John's daughter, Elizabeth, marriage portion, plantation on Cowpasture where John now lives. Page 70.--27th September, 1780. Mathew (mark) Edmondson to John Kirk and David McNare, power of attorney to sell land. Page 71.--__ December, 1790. Peter Kuhn and Gustavus Risburg. of Pennsylvania (by John Swoope, attorney; power recorded in District Court), to Peter Lohr, of Maryland. 591 Page 73.--3d September, 1790. Hugh Campbell, of Washington County, North Carolina, appoints John Dickey, attorney to obtain grant or deed to 190 acres joining John Tanner and Hugh Brown and convey same to Robert Brown. Teste: John Donaghe, Peter Bleke, John Bernard. Page 74.--10th October, 1774. John Ramsey and Margaret and Andrew Crockett, of Mecklenburg County, N. C., to James Crockett, of Augusta, tract on Calfpasture known by name of entry patented to Margret and Andrew Crockett 5th September, 1749. Page 93.--On Thorny Branch, joining John Stunkard and John Bing. Page 97.--19th May, 1789. James and Mary Griffith to Abel Griffith, 100 acres, part of 400 patented to John Fancie, deceased, 15th June, 1773, and devised to James and Mary by Johns will. Teste: James Anderson, John Hogset, John Dickey. Page 106.--268 acres patented to Barbara Smith 1st March, 1773. Teste: George Hooke, Arthur Connely, Thos. Bleakely. Page 111.--On Calfpasture corner to land of Clemon's orphans. Page 117.--14th January, 1791. William Tate, of Washington County, Va., and Agness, to George Lots. Page 120.--517 acres patented to Thomas Waterson 12th May, 1759, by Waterson to Abraham Smith, deceased, and by him devised to his son, Benjamin Smith, grantor here. Page 123.--21st June, 1777. John Hodge to James Hodge. Whereas Samuel Hodge, late of Calfpasture, deceased, devised to his younger son. James Hodge, plantation Samuel lived on, and James is advised only a life estate passes passes; John, eldest son and heir of Samuel and brother to James, releases the reversion. Teste: Thomas Adams, Andrew Hamilton, Henry McDonnald, Elizabeth Adams. Page 125.--18th November, 1787. John Campbell, Sr., to James Steel, part of 570 acres formerly property of James Campbell, deceased, and sold to James Steel by consent of said John Campbell, joining John Cloid's part of said tract. Teste: Geo. Hutcheson Ben. Stuart, Andrew Fulton, Robert Bell. Page 126.--14th April, 1791. Martha Downey, wife to Samuel Downey, deceased, Samuel Downey and Rachel to John Shuye of Washington County, Maryland, tract willed by Samuel to his son. Samuel, 2d January, 1773, in Beverley Manor; corner land laid off for William Blair and John Wilson; corner William Downey. Teste: Patrick Buchanan, Robert Donaldson, Godlib Harfman, Augustine Argenbright. Page 134.--14th November, 1787. Jean (mark) White, widow to Isaac White, deceased; David and Isaac White, executors of Isaac White, deceascd; James and Gordon White, legatees of Isaac, to James Steel. Page 136.--Teste: James McCan, Andrew Shroffe, Samuel Miller. Page 139.--4th March, 1791. Privy examination of Eve, wife of Daniel Joseph, of Rockingham, before John Pirkey, and Peter Nicholas. Deed to Wm. Baker, dated 12th February, 1791. Page 140.--29th July, 1788. Ditto of Elizabeth, wife of Frederick Myers, deed to Jacob Eversole, dated 25th May, 1787. Page 141.--14th May, 1782. John Gay and Sarah and James Gay, his brother, to Henry Rockey, of Lancaster County, Penna., tract on Cromby's Creek of Cowpasture, made to said John and James by their last will and testament. 592 Page 144.--4th September, 1789. Cuthbert Bullitt, of Prince William, to John Oliver, power of attorney to lease for 21 years lands in Warm Springs Valley, except 150 acres on which Hot Springs are, and a small tract on which a mine is supposed to be. Teste: Richard Cary, Michael Bowyer. Page 144.--Teste: Wm. McPheeters. If Mr. Oliver cannot vacate the promise given for the Warren Spring tract, I will confirm it. Page 145.--Patent to James Givens 30th August, 1743. Delivered: Jno. Poage, son of Thos. Poage, 17th January, 1793. Page 147.--21st May, 1791. John Wilson, executor of George Wilson, deceased, of Fayette County, Penna., to George Davis, of Trenton. New Jersey, part of lot 9 in Staunton, except an alley next to No. 8, reserved by George's will to use of the town. Page 148.--21st June, 1791. William McPheeters, late sheriff of Augusta, to Philip Dold, tax sale for taxes, 1787, 1788; part of plantation belonging to Richard Williams. Page 150.--21st December, 1790. Same to Michael Apple for taxes same year, part of James Hayes' lands on Christian's Creek. Page 156.--21st June, 1791. Jno. Summers and Martha to Leavy (Leary) Eabrem (Abraham). Page 160.--178 acres patented to Thomas Mines, conveyance to James Hulet. Page 170.--Mill Creek, a branch of Christian's Creek. Teste: Patrick and David Buchanan, John Williams. Page 172.--27th April, 1791. John Hotley Norton, of Frederick County, to Michael Bowyer, power of attorney to convey to David Beard tract in Rockbridge. Page 176.--30th December, 1790. Andrew Hamilton and Isabel, of Woodford County, to Thomas Hughart, 185 acres on Calfpasture devised to Andrew by his father, Andrew. Teste: John McCreery, Andrew Hodge, Wm. Hogsett, Wm. Mathews, J. Hog, John Peebles, Alexander Black, Geo. Carlyle. Page 177.--9th April, 1791. Privy examination of Isabel to above in Woodford County before George Blackburn and John Finney. Page 183.--Teste: James and Robert Henry, Jas. Cunningham. Page 190.--21st April, 1789. Wm. Killpatrick and Jennet to Reuben George, tract on the last branch of Bullpasture called Harper's Run. Teste Joseph Bell, Wm. Bell, Jr., Isabella Burnes. Page 192.--Teste: Hugh Gelkeson, Daniel Guthrie, Elizabeth Gilkeson, Wm. Guthrie, Jr. Page 196.--2d June, 1791. Samuel Downey and Rachel to Wm. Blair, of Augusta, and John Wilson, of Rockbridge. Teste: Wm. Downey, Jno. Atkinson. Page 203.--23d August, 1791. James Bradshaw, of Fayette County, Ky., Thomas Bradshaw and Margaret, of Augusta, to John Canote (Kanote), part of 364 acres patented to Robert Ralston, 15th December, 1749; also 25 acres patented to Thomas Bradshaw, Sr., 1st September, 1780, and became property of grantors by heirship. Teste: Thos. Groone, Jno. Nichole. Page 206.--Corner John Sterling; corner Randolph Hoope. Page 207.--20th September, 1791. Martha Downey, William Downey 593 and Anne Downing, his wife, to John Swartsley, plantation Samuel Downey, deceased, formerly lived on in Beverley Manor on Mill Creek. Page 221.--140 acres conveyed to Alexander Reed by Robert Reed, Sr., 21st March. 1775. Page 234.--21st October, 1700. Archibald Boiling and Jane, of Campbell County, to Michael Coinert. Page 236.--12th August, 1791. Privy examination of Jane to above, before John McAllister and Alexander Hunter, Justices of Campbell County. Page 250.--14th August, 1791. Rev. James Waddell, of Louisa, to James P. Cocke, on South River, a little above the cave, bend below the Sand Springs, opposite Neal O'Dear's field. Page 252.--11th August, 1791. Privy examination of Mary, wife of Rev. James Waddel. before Thomas Johnston and Joseph Tunstall, deed conveying Spring Hill. Page 266.--20th December, 1791. Joseph Bell and Elizabeth to their son, William. Page 259.--17th January, 1792. William Wilson and Elizabeth to Michael Dickey, James Allen, Thomas Fraim, Alexander Robertson, Jos. Bell, Robert Kinney, David Stephenson, James Seawright, William Young and William Craig, trustees of Augusta Stone Meeting House Congregation, the graveyard contagious to said Meeting House. Page 262.--222 acres whereon Alexander Brownlee, Sr., lived; 387 acres patented to Alexander McClenachan 19th June, 1787. Page 265.--23d August, 1791. Robert Gilkenson to Francis Gilkenson, £__, natural love and affection, part of 400 acres patented to William Anderson, 1st December, 1740, near North Mountain between Moffetts and Jennings Branch. Page 268.--20th December, 1791. George Finley, of Washington County, to David McNair, patent to George 1st February, 1781. Page 272.--Teste: Thomas Hines, Elisha Boggess, Seth Boggess. Page 279.---22d September, 1791. Alexander, Andrew, William, and George Ramsey, Andrew Steele to John Ramsey. Page 281.--77 acres and 98 acres patented to John Ramsey, deceased, and become property of John Ramsey, son to James Ramsey, heir-at-law to said deceased and conveyed to Andrew Steele and Andrew Ramsey by said heir-at-law. Teste: John, James and Andey Ramsey. Page 290.--1st September, 1791. William Henderson and William Gillespy, of Green County, N. C., to Robert Finley, power of attorney to sell 200 acres on South River. Page 291.--439 acres patented to James Young 1st February, 1781. Page 297.--Part of 200 acres patented to Hugh Campbell 25th September, 1746, and by him conveyed to William Alexander, and become property of James Alexander, heir-at-law. Page 307.--19th June, 1792. Zacheriah Johnston and Ann, of Rockbridge, to Rev. Jno. McCue. Page 310.--Part of 1313 acres conveyed to Robert Turk by Beverley 7th February, 1739, Page 313.--Patent to John Finley 1st December, 1740. Page 315.--Plantation Robert Christian now lives on. Page 317.--923 acres patented to Jno. Beard 1st February, 1781, on Moffett's Branch of Middle River. 594 Page 329.--183 acres patented to John Finley 1st December, 1740. Page 331.--23d November, 1791. Levi Lockhart and Hannah, of Bourbon County, Ky., to John Moffett, 144 acres, part of tract Jacob Lockhart formerly lived on. Page 333.--26th November, 1791. Privy examination of Hanna to above before Andrew Hood, William Sudeth, Jno. Waller. Page 341.--Note that the remainder of this book is superseded by No. XXVIII. Last deed recorded 17th April, 1792. CIRCUIT COURT DEEDS. DEED BOOK No. 1. Page 1.--29th March, 1789. Alexander Stuart to daughter, Elenor, gift of slave. Page 1.--29th March, 1789. Same to daughter, Mary Hall, gift of slave. Page 2.--2d September, 1789. Alexander St. Clair and Jane to John Price, 1/4 acre in Staunton, part of 26 acres added to Staunton by Legislature October, 1787. Page 3.--7th October, 1789. James Fleming and Ann, of South Carolina, to James McGonnigle, of Augusta, lot claimed by James as heir-at-law of "William Fleming, deceased. No. 18 in Staunton, whereon Thomas Smith formerly dwelt, conveyed to William by James Hill and wife. Proved by witness, James Agnew, before Justice John Willson in Pendleton County, S. C.; also before William Baskin, Justice. Page 12.--1st September, 1790. Francis Erwin, of Augusta, attorney for Alexander Curry, of Kentucky, to Balser Baumbardner. Page 17.--1st September, 1790. Hugh Campbell. of Rockbridge, to John Lowry, of Augusta. Delivered: Joseph Lowry, son of John, 10th August, 1791. 130 acres, part of 200 acres conveyed by Charles Campbell to James Campbell and descended to Hugh as heir of James. Page 35.--16th August, 1791. James Wright and Alexander Wright, sons and devisees of William Wright, deceased, and Elizabeth, wife of James, of Augusta, to Jacob Bear, 260 acres in Beverley Manor, part of tract originally surveyed for Joseph Mills, and sold to Robert Wilson and Jno. Holmes by deed which was conveyed to said William Wright, deceased, by John Holmes, February, 1748. Page 36.--14th July, 1791. Before Andrew Kinkead, Justice of Bourbon County, Ky., appeared Margaret Wright, widow of Wm. Wright, and relinquished dower in above; also Elizabeth, wife of James, does same. Page 40.--20th October, 1791. Robert Patterson and Martha to Michael Carr, late of Pennsylvania, conveyed by Beverley, 1740, to Nathaniel Patterson. Page 43.--1st January, 1792. Archibald Stuart, of Augusta, to Robert Stuart, of Rockbridge, 5 shillings, 100 acres in Rockbridge conveyed to Archibald by Alexander Stuart, who purchased from Samuel McCampbell; corner Alexander Tedford. Page 49.--27th June, 1791. Robert Sconce, of Bourbon County, Ky., 595 appointed John Waller, of same place, attorney, to collect bond given by James Reed, of Greenbrier, to Robert, then of same County. Page 50.--4th November, 1791. John Login, of Augusta, to Archibald Henderson, of Rockbridge, 52 acres adjoining land formerly John Login's, deceased, purchased by said John of David Russell. Page 92.--21st May, 1792. John Wilson, of Fayette County, Penna., appoints James Lyle, his attorney, to receive from the County deeds to lots 49 and 59 in Staunton sold to John's father, George Wilson. Page 97.--13th February, 1792. Alexander Stuart, of Rockbridge, to Robert Stuart; Alexander Tedford's line; corner James McCampbell. Page 106.--11th July, 1792. John Tenant and Catherine ( ) to Michael Garber, Sr., recites that John has enlisted as soldier in U. S. Army and wishes to secure a livelihood to Catherine; conveys their distributive share in estate of Jacob Seilor after death of widow of Jacob; also their rights in estate of John David Greinor, late of Staunton, deceased, whose widow Catherine is. Page 142.--22 October, 1793. William Erwin and Susanna to James Hutchinson, tract in Pendleton County. Page 159.--6th September, 1794. John and Robert McKinney, of Bourbon County, Ky., executors of Alexander McKinney, deceased, of Fayette County. Page 169.--2d April, 1795. William Logan and Jane, of Rockbridge, to Michael Coalter, of Amherst, tract in Rockbridge. Page 263.--6th November, 1797. Robert Black, Jr, of Robertson County, Tenn., appoints David Buchanan attorney to collect debts and recover tract of land claimed by Robert by right of his marriage with Jane Buchanan, daughter and heiress of James Buchanan, deceased. Page 288.--5th September, 1799. Wm. Chambers et als., to Hugh Donaghe, 50 acres on Naked Creek devised to Elizabeth Blair by her brother, John Blair, by will 15th April, 1788. Elizabeth has married Joseph Byert and he gave deed of trust to grantors here. Page 308.--14th June, 1796. Joseph Grubb, of Peters Township, Franklin County, Penna., yeoman, by his attorney, James Irwin (Erwin), of Miersburg in same County. Page 330.--7th April, 1800. John Bratton to John Dunlap, John Gay. John McCutcheon, James Berry, James Bratton, trustees of the Little River Congregation in the Calfpasture, 2 acres on Meeting House Branch. Page 342.--5th August, 1800. Rosanna Walter, widow of Henry Walter, and late Rosanna Mans (otherwise Man), widow of Peter Man (otherwise called Peter Mans), of Frederick County, Maryland, to Michael Harman, conveys tract, lot 14 in Staunton, which Rosanna purchased from Thomas Fulton by deed 23d September, 1763. Page 360.--__ _____, 1794. Peter Weaver and Elizabeth, Margaret Denton, John Stickleman and Elizabeth to John Weaver, interest in tract descended from their father, John George Weaver. 596 [END]