AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS.
ORDER BOOK No. XVII.
MAY 21, 1779.
(6) John Burnsides, no inhabitant.
(13) Wm. Bowyer vs. Robt. Denniston.--Transferred to Rockingham.
(24) Wm. Bowyer vs. John Eaken--Transferred to Rockingham.
(26) Wm. Bowyer vs. John Steel.--Abates by death of defendant.
(37) _____ vs. Godfrey Bumgardner.--Transferred to Rockingham.
MAY 22, 1779.
(39) George Moffet, Alexr. St. Clair and James Tate are appointed to
examine the money in Augusta County, agreeable to an Act of Assembly
passed in October, 1778.
JUNE 15, 1779.
(40) Constables appointed, viz: James Kirkpatrick in Capt. John
Cunningham's Company; Manoah Singleton in Capt. Long's Company.
(40) Road surveyor: John Patrick, vice Joseph Poindexter.
JULY 20, 1779.
(41) Samuel Vance qualified Justice.
(41) Michael Bowyer appointed Escheator.
(41) John Cowden, by consent of his mother, Martha Cowden, his father
having been many years absent from the State and it appearing to the Court
that his education is much neglected, to be bound to John Griffin.
AUGUST 17, 1779.
(42) James Kirkpatrick qualified Constable.
(42) William Cyer to be bound to George Benson to be taught to read,
write, cypher as far as the rule of three, and when free to be given two
suits of clothes which would have been of the value of &#A3;32, 10, six
years ago, and one set of cooper's tools.
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(44) Zachary Norton exempted from County levy.
(45) Arthur Connoly, vice Thomas Frame, appointed Constable.
(46) Adam Murray exempted from County levy.
(46) Adam Staunton exempted from County levy.
AUGUST 18, 1779.
(52) Jacob Stalnaker and Ralph Stewart appointed Constables.
(54a) Nicholas Harper appointed road overseer from Peter Flesher's to
Conrad Woolry's Mill.
AUGUST 19, 1779.
(54b) Sheriff to employ workmen to repair the old prison house, also to
repair the underpinning in the Court House and windows, so that business
may be done therein; also to rent out the old Court House in which Thomas
Rhoades now lives to the highest bidder for one year.
(66) Thomas Rennix's death abates suit.
(66) William Fleming's death abates suit.
AUGUST 20, 1779.
(93) Thomas Bradshaw's death abates suit.
(124) Elizabeth Miller, wife of Daniel Miller, relinquished dower in lot
in Staunton and woodland lot. Sold to George Spotts.
AUGUST 21, 1779.
(125) Deputy Attorney to prosecute the several assessors appointed by the
Commissioners of Augusta County who refuse to serve.
(134) Joseph Bell and John McCreery appointed Coroners.
AUGUST 24, 1779.
(135) Called Court on Henry Lawrence--larceny.--Guilty and sent to
Williamsburg. William Murray, of Amherst County, a witness.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1779.
(136) Philip Phogle, orphan of Anthony Phogle, to be bound to Samuel
Runkle.
(137) Admn. of estate of Catharine Friel granted to her son, Danl. Friel.
(138) Wm. Gillespy, vice John Ramsey, Jr., appointed road overseer.
OCTOBER 19, 1779.
(139) John Berry proved his services as a soldier in America in the war
between Great Britain and France under Major General Jeffrey Amherst.--
Granted certificate for 50 acres agreeable to the King's Proclamation,
1763. John Askins, in First Virginia Regiment, commanded by C. W. Byrd,
same.
(139) William Bowyer and Joseph Bell appointed Tar Commissioners
according to the Act passed May, 1779.
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NOVEMBER 9, 1779.
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(139) Called Court on Ann Corbett, charged with larceny from William
Gilham--15 lashes.
NOVEMBER 16, 1779
(143) Grand Jury presentments for retailing liquors without license, viz:
Col. Sampson Mathews, Daniel Kidd, Wm. Thomas, David Griner, Patrick
McDavid, George Smith, Valentine Cloninger, Thomas Colony, Edward
Brookbank, Thomas Price, John Alexander, John Anderson, John Blair,
William Burk, John Burk, James Hill, Robert Reed, Alex. Kilpatrick,
Euphemia Hughes, Anthony Mustae, Jacob Grass, Elizabeth Hartgrove, Arthur
Conoly, William Blair, John Hind, William Kyle, Abel Griffith, Enos Jones,
Valentine Shirley, Peter Caphart, Andrew Scott, James Langsby, Robert
Gregg, Thomas Poage, Jane Wallis, John McClenachan, John Black, Mary Tees,
Thomas Smith, David Bell, Henry Swink, John Ramsey and William Foster.
(144) James Bell, John Beard and Alexander Kirk made proof by Alexr.
McClenachan of their services as soldiers in an Independent Corps an the
expedition under Colonel Boquet in 1764.
(144) George Moffet qualified Sheriff.
(144) Mary, wife of Sampson Mathews, and Ann, wife of George Mathews,
relinquished dower in land sold to James Hill.
NOVEMBER 17, 1779.
(146) John Elliot appointed road overseer from Buffalo Gap to the end
of the Brown Hill next to his house.
(146) Mary Thompson, soldier's wife, with small children, allowed
&#A3;30.
(147) Mary Waugh, same, &#A3;60. Mary Linden, same, &#A3;45.
(147) Joseph Ray proves that he entered into the Virginia Regiment as a
Cadet, and as such marched up to Fort Ligonier, where he was appointed by
General Stanwix as Superintendent of a Company of Artificers, received
Captain's pay and rations, and continued in the same station during the
campaign in the year 1759, until the army retired into winter quarters,
and has never received any allowance of land for said service.
(147) Waiter Cunningham, who served as a Lieutenant in the First Virginia
Regiment, commanded by Colonel Wm. Byrd, heretofore obtained a warrant for
2,000 acres, agreeable to Proclamation of 1763, now makes further proof
of having served as a Captain of Independents in the expedition commanded
by Colonel Boquet against the indians in 1764, and is now allowed 1,000
acres additional.
(148) John Moffet qualifies executor of Rebecca Carruthers.
(148) Robert Fearis proves service in a ranging company under command of
Capt Peter Hog; that he was enlisted in the company on their march to
Bedford County, and continued therein until it was discharged, which was
within three months of the time of his enlistment.
(149) On motion of Richard Madison, Clerk of the Court, four large books
ordered for the use of the County.
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(149) It appearing that Thomas Taylor cannot bring up in a Christianlike
manner his child, John Taylor, John is to be bound to Joseph Blair.
(149) Thomas Scott proves his service in a ranging company commanded by
Capt Lewis--allowed 50 acres.
(149) James Sawgers and John Clark, Sergeants, proved their services in
a ranging company under Colonel Boquet and allowed land.
(149) Charles Lewis, deceased, having served as a Lieutenant in Capt
William Preston's Company of Rangers, and obtained a warrant for 2,000
acres under the Proclamation of 1763, it is now proved that he served as
of Captain of a Company of Independents in the Expedition commanded by
Colonel Boquet in 1764. Certificate for 1,000 acres additional granted.
(150) Sheriff ordered to take possession of the old Court until the jail
house is properly prepared.
NOVEMBER 18, 1779.
(150) Proof is made that John Smith, deceased, who served as a Sergeant
in Capt. Wm. Preston's Company of Rangers, never received any land
therefor. Certificate is granted to Thomas Smith, the heir-at-law, for 200
acres.
(150) certificate for 2,000 acres granted to Alexr. St Clair and Alexr.
McClenachan, guardians of John McClenachan, orphan and heir-atlaw of John
McClenachan, deceased, who served as Lieutenant in Capt. Charles Lewis's
Company of Independents on the expedition commanded by Colonel Boquet,
1764.
(151) Certificate for 50 acres granted to Thomas McGregor for services
as a soldier in Capt. Preston's Company of Rangers. Certificate of 50
acres each granted to John McMahon and Thomas Kibbeath.
(151) Thomas Rhoades, being summoned to show cause why he would not
deliver possession of the old Court House to the present Sheriff, was
desired to deliver up the same immediately.
(152) Admn. of estate of George Weldon granted John Sawyers.
NOVEMBER 19, 1779.
(164) Thomas Ralph, an enlisted soldier, given 15 lashes for using James
Thomas's horse illegally.
(165) John Poage qualified Justice.
(171) Elisabeth Hill, widow of James Hill, relinquished dower in deed to
Wm. Fleming.
(173) Certificate for 50 acres granted to William Henderson, a soldier
in Capt McClenachan's Company of Independents under Colonel Boquet.
(173) Guardians of John and Robert McClenachan, sons and heirs of Robert
McClenachan, prove that deceased served as a soldier in Capt. Alexr.
McClenachan's Company in the expedition under Colonel Boquet.
(174) Thomas Adams, John Dickinson, Michael Bowyer, William McPheeters
and Peter Hanger to be summoned to the next March Court to show cause why
they will not swear into the Commission of the Peace.
(174) John Lewis, John Kinkead, James Steel, John Wilson, David
Henderson, James Trimble, to be summoned to the next March Court to show
cause why they will not attend the Court to do business.
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(174) John Christian being dead; Jonas Friend, as being incapable of his
duty and not attending, and John Davidson, Smith Tandy, Wm. Lowther and
Andrew Davidson, because of non-residence in the County, recommended to
be left out of Commission.
DECEMBER 20, 1779. 20, 1779.
(175) Called Court on Chrismass McKings, McKings, alias Samuel Allen,
alias William Jones, alias Samuel Thomas, for stealing the horse of
Colonel Minger of the Convention Troops. Guilty and sent to Richmond for
trial. Witnesses--James Bell of Amherst and Colonel Minger of the
Convention Troops--James McGraw of Halifax.
DECEMBER 21, 1779.
(176-177) John McLain appointed Commissioner in Tyger's Valley.
(177) Mrs. Elizabeth Murray, widow and heir of John Murray, deceased,
proved service of her husband as Ensign in Capt. McClenachan's Company In
Boquet's expedition, 1764.--Certificate for 2,000 acres.
(178) James Brown and Adam Guthery granted certificates as nephews and
heirs at-law of James Dunlap, deceased, who served as Lieutenant in Capt.
Hog's Company of Rangers and was destroyed by the enemy at the fort in the
upper tract on the South Branch of Potomac in 1758, and James and Adam are
the only legal heirs now in this State.
(178) Proved that Joseph Hawkins served as a soldier in Capt. McNeel's
Company in 1st Virginia Regiment until he was duly discharged by Colonel
Adams Stevens in 1762.--His certificate was assigned by Joseph before a
justice in Culpeper County to Thomas Stuart.
(179) Proved--Nicholas Sallis served as a soldier in the 1st Virginia
Regiment, and has received a certificate which was assigned to Sampson
Mathews.
(179) David Hogshead, son to James, is appointed Constable in Capt.
Trimble's Company.
JANUARY 18, 1780.
(180) William Kinkead allowed certificate for 50 acres for services in
Capt. Charles Lewis's Company in Boquet's expedition. John Carlile allowed
certificate for 50 acres for services in Capt. Preston's Company in
1758.
(180) Colonel Wm. Bowyer appointed Commissioner of Tax, vice Colonel
George Moffett, now Sheriff.
(181) John Dickey recommended Captain, vice William Henderson. who has
removed to Kentucky; Joseph Waddle as Lieutenant, and John Bell as
Ensign in said Company.
(181) Alexr. Kilpatrick qualified Deputy Sheriff.
FEBRUARY 15, 1780.
(182) David Hogshead qualified Constable.
(182) Sarah Windon, soldier's wife with small children, allowed &#A3;50.
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(183) John Kinkead allowed certificate for 50 acres for services as a
soldier in Capt. Wm. Preston's Company of Rangers. Major Andrew Lockridge,
guardian of orphan of Robert Graham, deceased, is allowed certificate for
land for Graham's services as a soldier in Capt. Preston's Company, 1758.
(183) Following allowed certificates for land for military services: John
Kinkead, Thomas Hicklin, Robert Gwin, Lofftus Pullin, William Black,
Patrick Miller, William Jackson, in Capt. Wm. Preston's Company of
Rangers, 1758. Wm. Kinkead, Thomas Kinkead, John Montgomery, of Capt.
Lewis's Company, Boquet's Expedition, 1764.
(183) Thomas Smith, eldest son and heir-at-law of Thos. Smith, who served
as a soldier in Capt. Dunlop's Company of Rangers, 1758, and also as
proper heir-at-law of Wm. Elliot, who served also, granted certificates
for land.
(184) William McPheeters qualified Justice.
(184) Thomas Jones, runaway servant of Moses Hays.
(184) Margaret Erwin, late Margaret Lewell, one of the executors of
Andrew Lewell, deceased, summoned to give counter security.
(184) Andrew McCaslin, James Gay, Anthony Johnston, appointed Constables
(184) ____ Gay to be summoned to show cause why he doth not use his
apprentice, John Harris, according to law.
(185) Catherine Fogle, not being able to bring up in a Christianlike
manner son, John Fogle, ordered that John be bound out.
FEBRUARY 18, 1780.
(185) Called Court on Francis Hughes, for larceny--Sent to Richmond for
trial. Witnesses: Hugh Brown, and Rebecca, his wife.
(186) Called Court on Violet, a negro slave of Sampson Sawyers. for
feloniously burning her master's dwelling house on the night of the 4th
inst. Guilty--to be hanged by the neck, &c., on 4th of March next at or
near town of Staunton at 12 o'clock at noon, and after she is cut down,
that her head be severed from her body by the neck and stuck upon a pole
in the public place near Staunton. Adjudged value, &#A3;1,800.
MARCH 21, 1780.
(187) Andrew McCaslin qualified Constable. Thomas Adams qualified
Justice.
(187) Charles Smith allowed 200 acres for services as Sergeant in Capt.
Wm. Preston's Company of Rangers in the late war between Great Britain and
France.
(188) Joseph Bell, Alexr. Robertson and John Moffet are appointed
Commissioners of Tax.
(188) Thomas Davis allowed land for services as Sergeant in First
Virginia Regiment in 1756.
(188) Admn. of estate of Joseph Gamble granted his widow, Isabella, and
William Patton.
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(188) On motion of Ann Pebbles, late Ann Hinds, widow and executrix of
Edward Hinds, deceased, who served as a Corporal in Capt. Preston's
Company of Rangers, in 1758, certificate for land granted to Edward Hinds,
orphan of said Edward, deceased.
(190) David Greiner allowed 50 acres for service as a soldier in late war
between Great Britain and France. Robert Ross, of same Regiment, allowed
50 acres for services.
(190) Following allowed for military services: Robert Hall, in Capt.
Preston's Company of Rangers in 1758: also John Vahab, Wm. Stuart, John
Bodkin and Hugh Bodkin; John Graham, grandson of John Craham, who served
in Capt. Preston's Company of Rangers, 1758; James Bodkin, in Capt.
Preston's Company of Rangers, 1758--50 acres each.
(190) Elizabeth Wilson, Ann Miles and Mary Johnston, soldiers' wives,
allowed three bushels of grain each, valued at &#A3;45.
(190) Alexander Gillespy allowed land for services as armourer and
blacksmith in First Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel Byrd.
(191) Jeremiah Edwards, John Buster, James Bridgells, John Welsh, John
Fulton (of Capt. Dickenson's Company of Rangers in 1759), John Shields and
William Shields--50 acres.
(190) John Plunkett allowed 50 acres for services in Capt. John
Dickenson's Company of Rangers, 1759.
(191) John Nanby, orphan of John Nanby, to be bound out.
(191) George Anderson recommended Ensign in Capt. Thomas Rankin's
Company, and William Finley as Captain, vice Robert Thompson, resigned.
(191) Mary Night, soldier's wife, allowed &#A3;30.
(193) Samuel McCutcheon allowed 50 acres for services as soldier in Capt.
Lewis's Company of Rangers in 1758. Alexr. Gallispy, allowed 50 acres.
Andrew Fowler exempted from poll tax.
MARCH 22, 1780.
(193) John Frogg proves that in 1755 he went out on the frontiers of this
State with a body of men under his command as a Colonel or Major and
served on the frontiers for some considerable time, but whether as a
ranging battalion or volunteers, or what other capacity, does not appear.
(195) Jacob Doran, executor and only heir-at-law of Ludwick Shadow,
deceased, produced a certificate under the hand and seal of Col. Henry
Boquet's, dated 15 November, 1762, of said Shaw's service as a Sergeant
on Boquet's expedition.--Allowed a certificate.
(195) Ordinary rates.
(196) Joseph Bell qualified Coroner.
(196) John MeMahon, Sr., granted license to keep an ordinary--on
motion of John McMahon, Jr., his son.
(198) Ellis Wright qualified Deputy Surveyor.
(199) Commissioners reported following persons as refusing to swear to
their taxable property: George Nicholas, John Flesher, Wolrick Conrad,
Jr., John Snider, Nicholas Simmon, Peter Smith, Barten Smith, Jonathan
Buffington, Benj. Abett, Charles Fomelson, Wm. Hamilton, James Lackey,
Joseph Fonelson and John Lacky--all to be prosecuted.
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(201) Francis Stewart--witness from Rockingham. Agnes Rodgers--
witness from Washington-230 miles and 3 ferriages.
MARCH 24, 1780.
(206) David Bell ads. Commonwealth.--Abates by death of David.
(212) James Beard, returned no inhabitant.
(216) James Cumptain's death abates suit.
(217) Thomas Smith qualified Vestryman.
(217) Thomas Bowyer proves that in 1760 he was appointed Lieutenant of
a Company of Regulars raised in the Virginia Regiment, at that time
commanded by Colonel Byrd, since deceased; that he served in said office
until said regiment was disbanded, and that on the said regiment's being
disbanded he entered into the Virginia Regiment then raised, commanded by
Colonel Hopkins, in 1762, as a subaltern in said regiment.
MARCH 25, 1780.
(221) Account of Thomas Rhoades, late jailor, allowed. Account of Alexr.
Kilpatrick, present jailor, allowed.
(222) County levy--13/.
MARCH 29, 1780.
(223) Called Court on Sarah Constable for larceny--39 lashes.
(233) Called Court on Mary and Elizabeth Woods, receiving stolen
goods--discharged.
(233) Called Court on John and William Woods for breaking John Beard's
mill and stealing grain--discharged.
APRIL 18, 1780.
(225) Andrew Ramsey appointed Constable--225 qualified.
(225) Elizabeth, wife of Anthony Gholston, relinquished dower in deed
to Stephen Beck.
(225) Admn. of estate of Jane Elliott granted to James Elliott.
(225) Samuel McCune, Sr., appointed road surveyor. Gabriel Alexander
appointed Constable.
(226) William Jordan, Thomas Gifford and Charles Floyd exempted from
levy.
MAY 18, 1780.
(226) Wm. Fleming, vice David Greever, appointed Constable.
(227) Thomas Frazier, orphan of John Frazier, to be bound to John Hunter.
(227) Admn, of estate of James Ralston granted to widow Jane.
(228) Elizabeth Sun, soldier's wife, allowed six bushels of corn, valued
at &#A3;60.
(229) Frances Dunbarr, soldier's wife, allowed ten bushels of corn,
valued at &#A3;100.
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(229) John Warwick allowed 50 acres for services as soldier in Boquet's
expedition is 1764. Samuel Erwin, of Capt. Hog's Company, 1757, allowed
50 acres. Robert Stuart, of Capt. Dickenson's Company, 1758, allowed 50
acres. John Blair, of Capt. Hog's Company, 1758, allowed 50 acres.
(230) Road ordered (bridle way) from James Bratton's to Little River
Meeting House, over the Calf Pasture Mountain, to be worked by tithables
from Widow Grimes, living on Big River of Calf Pasture, to John Wilson's;
then from John Meeks's, on the Little River, to Jones Henderson's; thence
to the Rockbridge Line.
(230) John Wilson qualified deputy surveyor.
(230) George Bratton appointed road surveyor from Robert Wiley's to
Jonathan Humphrey's, with tithables from James Kilpatrick's to John
Alfall's. Wm. Anderson, vice John Findley, appointed road surveyor.
(231) John Kinkead appointed road surveyor from Wm. Black's to Joseph
Givin's.
(231) Thomas Hughart appointed Colonel of Second Battalion, and John
McCleery, Lieutenant Colonel.
(232) George Jameson appointed road surveyor from County Line to William
Murphy's plantation, and Thomas Nelson from William Murphy's to James
Mitchell's.
(234) Moore Fauntleroy, vice James Gay, appointed road surveyor--
tithables from Tully Davit's to William Wateers.
(235) Robert Christian recommended Second Lieutenant in Capt. Francis
Long's Company, and Joseph Bell as Ensign in the same Company.
(235) William Fleming qualified Constable.
(236) Henry and Andrew Honeyman--witnesses.
MAY 19, 1780.
(241) Margaret Blair, wife of James Blair, relinquished dower in 330
acres sold to Mathias Link.
(141) Joseph Bell recommended Captain, vice Capt. David Bell, decd.;
Andrew Anderson as Lieutenant; James Poage as Ensign.
MAY 20, 1780.
(242) Thomas Dryden's death abates suit.
(244) Jennet Duncan vs. John Wilson.--Abates by plaintiff's marriage.
(244) William Kyle's death abates suit. William Coil's death abates
suit.
(259) John Flesher's death abates suit.
JUNE 8, 1780.
(263) Called Court on James Denniston for stealing from Charles Hunt $400
Continental Currency--39 lashes.
JUNE 20, 1780.
(264) Peter Wilson (lately discharged from the Continental Army) allowed
50 acres for services as soldier in Capt. Stephen's Company, 1761.
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(264) Ann Ord, soldier's wife, allowed 5 bushels of corn, valued at
&#A3;75.
(264) Tithables to be taken in Companies, as follows: David Henderson,
in Tate's, Long's and Thompson's; Alexr. St. Clair, in Buchanan's, Smith's
and Johnston's; James Trotter, in McCutchon's, Cunningham's and James
Bell's: James Trimble, in Patterron's, Dickey's and Trimble's; Joseph
Bell, in his own, Rankin's and Givens's: Benj. Wilson, in Tyger's Valley;
Thos. Hughart, in Kinkead's; John McCreery, In McKay's, Hicklin's and
McCreery's; Samuel Vance, in his own.
AUGUST 15, 1780.
(265a) John McCoy, James Woods, George Puffenbery--to view road from
Capt. McCoy's, in Bull Pasture, to Michael Wilfong's, thence over the
mountain to the Gap of the North River.
(265a) James and Joseph Bell qualified Captains. John McCreery qualified
Lieutenant Colonel of Militia.
(265a) Commission for priv. examination of Elizabeth, wife of Joseph
Nickle, of Greenbrier County. Deed, Nickle to Andrew Nickle.
(265b) Robert Givin to be summoned to show cause why he detains James
O'Neal, orphan of James O'Neal, contrary to law.
(265b) Andrew Anderson qualified Lieutenant. James Poage qualified
Ensign. John Dickey qualified Captain; Joseph Waddle, Lieutenant, and
Joseph Pell, Ensign.
(266) Herman Lovingood, vice Peter Angleman, appointed road surveyor.
(266) David Wilson qualified Ensign.
(266) Alexander Maxwell qualified Deputy Sheriff.
(266) Mary Ann Wright, orphan of John Wright, to be bound.
(266) William Findley qualified Captain.
(266) Hugh Nelson bound to peace on complaint of Henry Peachman.
(267) Robert Christian qualified Lieutenant.
(267) Henry Miller is incapable of bringing up his children in a
Christianlike manner--son, Peter Miller, to be bound.
(267) Ordinary rates.
AUGUST 16, 1780.
(268) Called Court on Mary Wood for being concerned in stealing
scythes from Jacob Neighdebour--acquitted.
(268) George Bratton appointed Constable.
(269) John Elliot appointed guardian of Margaret and Sarah Elliot,
orphans of William Elliot.
(272) John Gullet--witness from Greenbrier.
(272) William Gullet--witness from Greenbrier.
AUGUST 17, 1780.
(273) Admn. of estate of Susannah Jenkins granted Rebecca and Elizabeth
Bouch.
AUGUST 18, 1780.
(280) Joseph Blair appointed road surveyor from James Campbell's field
to James Trotter's. John Campbell, vice John Bigham, appointed road
surveyor.
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(281) Thomas Reeves, returned no inhabitant.
(281) Robert Kirpatrick, returned no inhabitant.
(297) Mary Woods to be summoned to show cause why her children should not
be bound out.
(297) James Lessley's will proved by witnesses to handwriting and
comparison of papers by the Court, the witnesses John and William Stuart
being dead. Sarah, the widow, qualified executrix.
(299) Thomas Hughes appointed Surveyor of Streets of Staunton.
(299) John Price, to whom William Hunter, orphan boy, was bound,
petitions that he is about to move out of this State, and that William be
bound to Francis Moore, to be taught leather breeches making, which is
ordered.
(300) Called Court for examination of John Woods, charged with stealing
two scythes from Jacob Neighdebour.--Guilty--sent to Richmond.
SEPTEMBER 9, 1780.
(300) Called Court for examination of Samuel Thomas, alias Chrisman
McCann, for burglary.--Guilty and sent to Richmond.
SEPTEMBER 19, 1780.
(301) John Waughub qualified Second Lieutenant.
(301) James Lackey, Jr., and Christopher Troby appointed Constables.
(301) Thomas Huggart qualified Colonel: Jacob Westfall, Jr., as First
Lieutenant, and Conrad Bogert as Ensign, in Capt. Wilson's Company--
recommended.
(302) John Graham appointed guardian of Rebecca Graham, daughter
of Lanty Graham.
(302) At request of Col. Sampson Mathews, to disqualify him from serving
as Senator at the end of the next session of Assembly, recommended
Coroner.
(302) Admn. of estate of Jacob Sigerfoos granted to Wm. Rusk--Christiana,
the widow, having refused to administer.
OCTOBER 17, 1780.
(303) Sampson Mathews recommended Coroner.
(303) Elijah McClenachan and James Trotter, Jr., appointed Commissioners
of Specific Tax.
(303) Hugh Hicklin appointed road surveyor from the County Line to the
School House in the Indian Draft; Charles Donnerly, thence to Leonard
Bell's. James McChesney appointed road surveyor from where Thomas Mines
now lives. Samuel McCutchon appointed road surveyor from Mines's
to Rusk's Mill.
OCTOBER 18, 1780.
(304) Contract to fill up the gully in the courtyard to be let to the
highest bidder.
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NOVEMBER 21, 1780.
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(304) John Cartmill, as Captain, and Robert Thompson, as Lieutenant, in
the Company formerly commanded by Robert McCreery--recommended
(304) John Oliver recommended Captain, vice Samuel Vance, who has
resigned.
(304) John Poage, Robert Kenny, John Christian, Sr., William McPheeters
and James Trimble are appointed overseers of the poor.
(305) John Cartmill, as Captain; Robert Thompson, as Lieutenant, and
Jonathan Humphreys, as Lieutenant--qualified.
(305) Commission for priv. examination of Elizabeth, wife of John
Gillespy. Deed to Christopher Graham.
(306) Mary Price, wife of John Price, a soldier in Continental Service,
is allowed subsistence for herself.
(307) James O`Neal, orphan of James O'Neal, to be bound to Robert Givin.
(307) Jacob Cole appointed Constable in Capt. Cunningham's Company.
NOVEMBER 22, 1780.
(308) Alexr. Crawford recommended and qualified Ensign in Capt.
Cartmill's Company.
(308) George Moffet qualified Sheriff.
(308) County levy.
(308) Joseph Long qualified Lieutenant.
(308) Joseph Mathews qualified Deputy Sheriff.
NOVEMBER 23, 1780.
(310) County levy.
NOVEMBER 24, 1780.
(318) James Langsby, returned no inhabitant.
(320) Alexr. Kilpatrick, jailor, allowed account for keeping Tories and
deserters.
DECEMBER 4, 1780.
(321) Called Court on John Wilfong for the murder of Sebastian Hover,
Jr., who was killed 27 April last.--guilty and sent to Richmond for trial.
DECEMBER 19, 1780.
(322) County levy: To William Gillespy, for his wagon and team, one day,
working on the public road.
(322) These to work on the road front Staunton to Christian's Creek, with
their tithables, viz: William Lewis, Henry Moura, John Brooks, Peter Moura
John Bird, James Graham, Nicholas Sprigg, Robert Russell, Mr. Hunt, Andrew
Scott, Jacob Sclier, Peter Grass, John Graham, Christopher Graham, Joshua
Russell, James Coursey, Thomas Scott, Wm. Burk, Robert McClenaehan, Samuel
Fraizer and James Hill.
(323) Ann Harrington, wife of Charles Harrington, a soldier now in the
Continental Army, allowed two barrels of corn, valued at &#A3;70; 100 lbs.
pork, valued at &#A3;120--for herself and child.
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(323) Amos Butt, Thomas Staunton and William Ross exempted from
payment of levies.
(323) County levy, 60/.
(324) William Buchanan qualified Ensign.
FEBRUARY 20, 1781.
(324) Richard Madison, Clerk, being absent on public service, Thomas
Hughes to act as Clerk pro tem.
(324) John Oliver qualified Captain.
(324) Admn. of estate of Thomas Nelson granted to Elizabeth and
Thomas Nelson.
(325) Michael Coulter qualified Lieutenant. George Anderson qualified
Ensign. George Barry, William McPheeters and John Campbell qualified
overseers of the poor.
MARCH 20, 1781.
(325) Admn. of estate of Hugh McEvoy, a soldier killed in the service,
granted Thomas Beard.
(325) John Wilson recommended Major of Second Battalion.
(325) Dedimus to take deposition of William Longsdale, who is about
to remove to Pennsylvania.
(326) Robert Baggs produced a certificate signed by the Clerk, and Wm.
Fleming, Esq., Commissioner of Kentucky, of having a primitive right,
which, he swears, he delivered to Col. Daniel Boon, of which he
understands he was robbed.
(327) A motion continued because of absence of witness, Sampson
Mathews, who is in the service of his country.
(327) Sheriff ordered to collect 12 per cent on all property in this
County and pay to Samuel Hunter, who is appointed to purchase a wagon and
team, &c., for public service, agreeable to Act of Assembly.
(327) Mary Price, soldier's wife, and child, to receive &#A3;300 in lieu
of two barrels corn and 100 lbs. pork.
(327) John Wilson qualified Major.
(327) Elijah McClenachan, Thomas Hughart and James Trotter, returned duly
elected Commissioners of the Tax. Thomas and James qualify; Elijah urged
his infirmities, and is excused, and Joseph Bell is appointed in his
room--and qualified.
MAY 15, 1781.
(328) Ordered that Daniel Gillespy be prosecuted for speaking disaffected
words towards the State.
(328) Admn. of estate of Archd. Loughlin, decd., granted to Dr. John
Jackson.
(328) John Archer's will proved--widow Rebecca renounced its provisions
and claims dower.
(329) Elizabeth Son, wife of Michael Son, a soldier in the Continental
Army, to be allowed &#A3;600 for her and her children.
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(329) John Black allowed an account &#A3;1,883, 8/, for expense in
boarding a wounded soldier.
(330) Mary Porter, wife of William Porter, a soldier in the Continental
Army, allowed &#A3;360 for her and her children.
(330) Charles Cameron, as Captain; William McCreery, as Lieutenant, and
Patrick Young, as Ensign--recommended for appointment in Second Battalion.
Cameron and Young qualified.
(330) John Brown is recommended and qualifies in room of Capt. Cartmill.
(330) Henry Miller, aged 18 months, to be bound out.
(330) Sarah Wiger, wife of David Wiger, soldier in Continental Army,
allowed &#A3;360 for herself and child.
(330) Alexander Robertson allowed account of &#A3;1,634 for his service
as a Commissioner of the provision law.
(330) Samuel Rucker recommended and qualifies as Lieutenant in Capt.
Oliver's Company.
MAY 16, 1781.
(330) George Roots qualified Attorney.
(332) John Moffet allowed an account of &#A3;1,486 for services as a
Commissioner of the provision law.
(334) John McKinney qualified Deputy Sheriff.
MAY 17, 1781.
(340) William Scott's death abater suit.
(346) Tithables to be taken in Companies, as follows, viz: Daniel
Henderson, in Tate's, Long's and Finley's; Alexander St. Clair, in
Buchanan's, Smith's and Johnston's; Wm. McPheeters, in MeCutchon's,
Cunningham's and Bell's; Alexander Robertson, in Rankin's, Bell's and
Givens's; James Trimble, in Patterson's, Dickey's and Trimble's: Thomas
Hughart, in Kinkead's; John McCreery, in McCoy's, Hicklin's and
McCreery's: Samuel Vance, in Oliver's.
(346) The Sheriff to rent out the old Court House for one year to the
highest bidder in hard money, or the value thereof in paper money, when
it comes due.
(346) John Young appointed road overseer, vice James Allen, Jr.
JUNE 19, 1781.
(346) Richard Madison, Clerk, being absent on militia duty, the Court
appoints John McComney pro tem. Henry King, vice Samuel Hunter,
is appointed to purchase the wagon and team heretofore ordered.
JUNE 20, 1781.
(347) George Poage, David Givin and Peter Hole recommended to the
Governor to be appointed Captains for the 2d Battalion; George Poage for
part of the company formerly commanded by Capt. Oliver; David Givin for
the other part of the said Company: Peter Hole for the Company formerly
under Capt. McCoy.
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(347) Charles Hamilton is appointed Lieutenant under Capt. Givin, and
Wm. McCreary, Lieutenant under Capt. Cameron--appointed.
(347) David Givin, Peter Hole and George Poage qualified Captains.
(347) Charles Hamilton and Wm. McCreery qualified Lieutenants.
(347) Henry Fleisher qualified Ensign.
(347) Andrew Foster allowed account for services in receiving 320 Ibs.
public hemp.
JUNE 14, 1781.
(347) Called Court on James Hays for biting Capt. Thomas Marlin's
(Martin?) thumb, by reason of which it is likely the said Marlin will lose
his thumb at least, or perhaps his arm or life.--Guilty and recognized to
appear at General Court.
(348) Called Court on William Ward and Lewis Baker on suspicion of
treason against the Commonwealth. Guilty of levying war against the
Commonwealth, and held for further trial. Henry Swadley, John Snyder,
Christian Stone and Capt. Robert Davis bound as witnesses for
Commonwealth, to appear at such time and place as the Governor shall
direct the proclamation for the trial.
AUGUST 21, 1781.
(348) Barnette Lance appointed road surveyor, vice John Gum.
(348) John Hogshead appointed road surveyor, vice John Kirk.
(349) Admn. of estate of James Wallace granted Jane Wallace.
(349) Admn. of estate of John Hogshead granted to Ann Hogshead.
(349) William Tate qualified Captain.
(349) Charles Cameron recommended Colonel of 2d Battalion, vice Colonel
Hughart, resigned.
(349) Samuel Vance recommended Colonel, Vice John McCreery, who has
resigned.
(349) William Jordain exempted from levies.
(350) Thomas Hicklin recommended Captain of the Company he formerly
commanded; James Bratton in room of Capt. Kinkead, resigned; Joseph Gwin
as First Lieutenant in Capt. Hicklin's Company; Joseph Day as Ensign in
Capt. Poage's Company.
(350) John McKittrick is appointed Ensign in the room of Ensign Gardner
of Capt. Trimble's Company--resigned.
(350) Thomas Bratton and James Hicklin qualified Captains.
AUGUST 22, 1781.
(350) On account of several escapes from jail, through negligence of
Alexr. Kilpatrick, jailor, it is recommended to Sheriff, George Moffett,
to dismiss Alexr.
(350) Wm. Carrol, aged 14 years, to be bound to John Paris.
(350) Wm. Bell is appointed to buy one wagon and team in the place of
Samuel Hunter.
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(351) Called Court on William Ashley for larceny from John Griffin.--
Guilty and bound over to the Grand Jury.
SEPTEMBER 18, 1781.
(352) Hugh Jinkins having rendered himself incapable of taking care of
Ann Jinkins, an orphan child, ordered that said Johnson be
summoned.
(352) David Buchanan recommended Lieutenant in P. Buchanan's Company,
vice Alexr. Scott, resigned. Andrew Anderson recommended Captain, vice
Joseph Bell, who has resigned. James Poage recommended Lieutenant, and
John Poage, Jr., recommended as Ensign in Capt. Anderson's Company.
OCTOBER 8, 1781.
(352) Called Court on John Richey, Jr., and George Savage for passing
counterfeit hard dollars.--George. 39 lashes.--John, bound to Grand Jury.
OCTOBER 16, 1781.
(353) Thomas Hughart allowed an account for services in receiving and
storing the specific tax.
(353) Called Court on Edmund White for larceny.--Guilty and bound to
Grand Jury.
OCTOBER 23, 1781.
(354) Called Court on James Richardson for passing counterfeit money and
having large quantity in his possession. Guilty and sent to Genl. Court.
NOVEMBER 20, 1781.
(355) Admn. of estate of Henry Brandes granted to Andrew Sumesalt.
(355) Admn. of estate of Thos. Shields granted to Margaret, his widow.
(356) Thomas Cartmill recommended and qualified Ensign in Capt.
Poage's Company.
(356) Admn. of estate of Robt Brawford granted to Rebecca, his widow.
(356) John and William Jordane exempted from levies.
(356) Thomas Hughes, qualified Justice.
(357) William Blair, vice Wm. Fleming appointed Constable.
(358) George Moffett, Sheriff, allowed the use of the old Court House
free of rent, as the old jailor's house is not tenantable.
(358) John Reglar, aged 7, formerly bound by his mother to Samuel
Burnsides, deceased, to be bound to Francis Moore until 21.--To be taught
trade of a breeches maker.
(358) Robert Clark, vice James McCleery appointed road surveyor.
DECEMBER 19, 1781.
(358) Admn, of estate of James Fulton granted Mary Fulton and John Ward.
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(358) William Blair qualified Constable.
(359) Sarah Wiger, wife of David Wiger, soldier in the service of the
Commonwealth, and child, allowed, in addition to former allowance of
&#A3;380, 1 bbl, of corn, 100 lbs. pork, 124 lbs. beef. Mary Porter, wife
of Daniel Porter, and 2 children, the same. Patsy Cole, wife of Richd.
Cole, the same.
(359) Alexr. McClenachan qualified Sheriff.
(359) James Davis qualified Deputy Sheriff.
(359) Wm. McPheeters and Mathew Kenny are appointed Commissioners
of the specific tax.
(359) John Dickinson, who refuses to act; John Christian, deceased;
Michael Bowyer, Attorney at Law; James Tate, deceased; Joshua Humphrey's,
removed out of the County; Peter Hanger, who refuses to act; Benj. Wilson,
Jonas Friend, Wm. Lowther, John Davidson and Andrew Davidson, out of the
County--recommended to be left out of the Commission of the peace.
(360) James Miller to be summoned to show cause why he doth not take care
of his children.--Overseers of poor to inspect his family, and if they
find them suffering, are to take them in charge until next Court.
(360) Old Court House continued to new Sheriff until the jailor's house
can be repaired.
JANUARY 15, 1782.
(360) Admn. of estate of Jacob Fulwider granted to Mary, his widow.
(360) Zachary Johnston refused to qualify Justice on the ground that he
ought to study the law one year or two first.
(362) Ordinary rates fixed.
FEBRUARY 13, 1782.
(363) Alexr. St. Clair and Thos. Hughes appointed to purchase and equip
one wagon and team according to Act for Supplying the Army, and produce
same at next Court.
FEBRUARY 19, 1782.
(364) Charles Cameron qualified Colonel.
(364) Joseph Bell, Elijah McClenachan and John Poage appointed to assess
land in First Battalion. Thomas Hughart, James Kinkead and James Bratton
in the Second Battalion.
(364) Charles Baskins recommended Captain, vice Capt. Zachary Johnson,
resigned; James Johnson, as Lieutenant, and Wm. Calbraith, Ensign.
(364) Admn. of estate of James Richey granted Wm. Wilson.
(364) Commissioners to lay of the thirds of the lands whereof Robert
Cochran is possessed, as heirs-at-law of John Cochran, deceased.
(364) Margaret Edmonds, orphan of George Edmonds, to be bound to
John Dalhouse.
(364) Rebecca Estill is appointed guardian of Priscilla Estill.
(365) The Clerk appointed to draw the lists of the different districts
for supplying clothing, &c., to the Army, required to furnish the
different districts with a copy of the late proceedings.
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(366) Admn. of estate of Alexr. Cunningham granted John Cunningham.
(366) John Brown and Archibald Stuart produced licenses and took oath
of attorney.
(366) Pat. Bohannon qualified deputy surveyor.
(366) George Poage qualified Justice.
(366) Martin Whitsell exempted from levy.
(366) Tithables to be taken as follows, in Companies: By James Trimble,
in Patterson's and Dickey's, vice John Poage; Capt. John Lewis, in
Hicklin's and Hole's, vice John Wilson; George Poage, in his own and
Givens's Company, vice Samuel Vance.
(367) Mary Price, wife of John Price, soldier, is allowed 3 bbls. corn
and 100 lbs. pork.
(367) Wm. Logan appointed Ensign in Capt. Samuel McCutchon's Company.
(367) Admn. of estate of John Hinds granted to Wm. Hinds.
MARCH 20, 1782.
(369) Agnes Jenkins to be bound.
(369) Admn. c. t, a. of estate of John Estill granted Rebecca Estill, Wm.
Hutchison having refused, and the other executor, Benj. Estill, having for
some time past been of insane mind.
(369) James Poage as Lieutenant and John Poage and Wm. Logan as
Ensigns--qualified.
(370) Rev. James Waddle's negro wenches, Isabella and Maud, exempted from
levy.
(370) Ann Burk, widow of William Burk, deceased, intestate, certifies she
will not administer--granted to William Burk.
(370) Court allowed public claims which are recorded in the Claim Book.
MARCH 22, 1782.
(371) Assignment of dower by Catherine Carpenter, relict of Nicholas
Carpenter, to Michael Bowyer--ordered recorded.
(371) James Johnson as Lieutenant and William Calbraith as Ensign--
qualified.
(371) See Claim Book for proceedings of any Court not here inserted.
MARCH 25, 1782.
(372) Sheriff ordered to proclaim that the Court of Claims will be held
on third Tuesday in April next.
APRIL 16, 1782.
(372) George Muler presented license and took oath of attorney.
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(312) John McKittrick recommended Captain, vice James Trimble, resigned;
John qualified, and William Anderson as Lieutenant and Robert Anderson as
Ensign; Robert qualified; John Campbell qualified Captain, vice Joseph
Patterson, and William Allen qualified as Lieutenant and Arthur Connerley
as Ensign.
(373) James Hamilton exempted from levy.
(373) On petition of the Company formerly commanded by Francis Long. he
is recommended to be reinstated.
(373) Jane, relict of Isaac White, refused to administer.
APRIL 19, 1782.
(373) Wm. Steel qualified Deputy Clerk.
APRIL 22, 1782.
(374) George Moffet qualified Justice.
APRIL 26, 1782.
(375) County levy--2,000 tithables at 5/4.
(375) Thomas Tate and Andrew Anderson are appointed Commissioners of the
Specific Tax--1st Battalion. John McCreery, same, in 2d Battalion.
(375) Admn. of estate of Wm. Fleming granted widow, Margaret.
(376) Called Court on William Furr for stealing a fur hat.--Guilty.
MAY 21, 1782.
(377) John Vance's will partly proved.
(378) John McCown exempted from levy.
(379) Admn. of estate of Joseph Wright granted widow, Elizabeth.
(379) Adam Stevenson appointed road overseer from Miller's Iron
Works to Skidmore's Camps, thence to top of North Mountain.
(380) Road ordered from Bethel Meeting House to Peter Hanger's mill.
(380) William Wilson, Archibald Scott, Benj. Erwin and James Waddle,
Presbyterian Ministers, are licenced to celebrate matrimony.
MAY 22, 1782.
(380) George Nicholas produced license and took oath of attorney.
(381) Edward Parks's death abates suit.
(382) Joshua Perry recommended and qualified Ensign in Capt. Francis
Smith's Company.
(383) Robert Carlile's death abates suit.
(384) Thomas Lowrey, 8 years old. to be bound to James Fleming.
(385) George Bratton qualified Lieutenant.
(385) Thomas Hughart allowed &#A3;30 for services as land assessor, and
John Kinkead &#A3;20 for same.
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(385) Levi Moore, George Hole and John Deniston to mark a road from Levi
Moore's on Nap's Creek to Back Creek, from William Green's to Crab Bottom
on head of South Branch of Potomac.
(385) John Hind's and John Archer's deaths abate suits.
(390) William McPheeters appointed land assessor, vice John Poage.
MAY 24, 1782.
(390) Lazarus Inman's death abates suit.
(390) Peter Hog's death abates suit.
(391) William Burk's death abates suit.
(399) Deaths of James Wallace and Josiah Glenwood abate suits.
(410) Reuben McClenachan returned, no inhabitant.
(411) Ordinary rates.
(412) Claims allowed and recorded in the Book of Claims.
MAY 25, 1782.
(412) Ann Helena Attwaters relinquished dower in a lot and house in
Staunton and lot of woodland in deed by her husband to Wm. Crawford, Moses
Estey and John Beech.
MAY 27, 1782
(412) William Tate qualified Justice.
JUNE 18, 1782.
(412) Joseph Long recommended and qualified Captain, vice Francis
Long.
(412) Martha, widow of John Vance, qualifies admx. c. t. a.
(414) Charles Hamilton qualified Captain, vice David Green.
(414) Ulrick Fulwider is appointed guardian to Margaret Fulwider, orphan
of Jacob Fulwider, deceased.
(414) Tithables to be taken as follows in Companies: William Tate, in
Capt. Tate's Company; James Trotter, in Cunningham's and McCutcheon's; Wm.
McPheeters, in Capt. Bell's; James Tremble, in McKittrick and Dickey's;
Alexr. Robertson, m Campbell's and Givens's; David Henderson, in Capt.
Long's; Joseph Bell, in Capt. Anderson's; John Poage, in Capt. Rankin's;
James Steel, in Baskin's and Finley's; Thomas Hughes, in Smith's; George
Poage, in Poage's and Hamilton's; John Kinkead, in Hole's and Hicklin's:
John McCreary, in Brown's and Bratton's: Elijah McClenachan, in
Buchanan's.
(415) Richard Graves exempted from levy.
JULY 18, 1782.
(416) Elizabeth Gilham, wife of William Gilham, relinquished dower in a
house and lot in Staunton purchased by Enos Atwater.
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(416) Isaac Campbell petitions that the County Court of Lincoln would not
grant him lands in that County because he could not make proof that he was
in public service of the country when the Commissioners sat for the
District of Kentucky--in consequence of a certificate from the Court of
said County of Lincoln, it is certified that proper proof was made that
the said Campbell was in the aforesaid service when the said Commissioners
sat for the said District.
AUGUST 20, 1782.
(419) Archibald Dixon is appointed guardian to Thomas Story, orphan of
Thomas Story, deceased.
AUGUST 21, 1782.
(420) Deed from Robert Caldwell to Robert Black ordered recorded, and
Elizabeth, widow of Samuel Caldwell, relinquished dower.
(421) Joseph Bell allowed &#A3;41 for services as land assessor,
AUGUST 22, 1782.
(422) Arthur Connerly bound to peace towards his wife.
AUGUST 23, 1782.
(425) Catharine Kelly, orphan, to he bound to Robert Burns, vice Dennis
Callachan.
(425) Wm. McDowell vs. Alexr. St. Clair.--This ejectinmt involves Lot No.
3, in Staunton.
SEPTEMBER 17, 1782.
(430) Tully Davit appointed road surveyor, vice Moore Fauntleroy.
SEPTEMBER 18, 1782.
(431) Alexr. Kilpatrick, late jailor, allowed account for keeping Tories.
SEPTEMBER 26, 1782.
(431) Called Court on Benjamin Patterson, for stealing from William
Howlam.--Sent to Richmond for trial.
OCTOBER 15, 1782.
(434) William Sloven appointed and qualified Ensign, vice Jonathan
Humphreys.
(435) Hugh Oliver vs. James Link.--Dedimus to take deposition of
Archibald Blackburn, who lives in Nolechukey.
(435) Mary Rock, wife of John Rock, a Continental soldier, allowed
provision for herself and children.
NOVEMBER 19, 1782.
(435) County levy
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(435) William Blair, captain of patrollers, 4 nights (26 June to 29 July,
1782), 40 lbs. tobacco; Francis Mora, captain of patrollers, 4 nights,
same; Anthony Mustoe, captain of patrollers, 4 nights, same; Dennis
Callaghan, captain of patrollers, 3 nights. 30 lbs. tobacco: Valentine
White, captain of patrollers, 3 nights, 30 lbs. tobacco; Wm. Blair,
Francis Mora, Anthony Mustoe, captains of patrollers, 5 nights each, 50
lbs. tobacco: David Griener, captain of patrollers, 3 nights, 30 lbs.
tobacco; Dennis Callaghen, captain of patrollers, 1 night, 10 lbs.
tobacco; Dennis Callaghen, captain of patrollers (20 April to 24 May).
(437) John Gamble recommended in Capt. John Gamble's Company.
(438) Samuel Vance qualified Lieutenant Colonel of Militia.
NOVEMBER 21, 1782.
(440) James Trotter recommended and qualified Captain, vice John
Cunningham.
(441) Abraham Smith's death abates suit.
(441) Jane Seawright's marriage abates suit.
NOVEMBER 22, 1782.
(454) Thomas Hamilton's death abates suit.
(464) John Berry's death abates suit.
NOVEMBER 23, 1782.
(468) Ordinary rates.
NOVEMBER 25, 1782.
(469) County levy: 2,283 tithables at 1/.
(470) Thomas Rhoades, jailor, allowed account for keeping criminals and
deserters.
DECEMBER 17, 1782.
(470) Isaac Price, orphan, to be bound.
(471) Mathew Smith recommended Captain, vice Charles Baskins, resigned.
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