AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS.
ORDER BOOK No. XX.
MAY 20, 1786.
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(55) Zachariah Ricketts, returned "no inhabitant."
(70) Called Court on James Ross for larceny--39 lashes.
JUNE 20, 1786.
(71) James Lyle, Jr., qualified Deputy Clerk.
(72) Admn. of estate of Thomas Brown granted the widow Elizabeth.
(73) Admn. of estate of Robert Hogshead granted to James Hogshead
and John Ewing. Ann, the widow, appeared and refused to administer.
(74) Admn. of estate of Thomas Scott granted Alexr. Scott.
(74) Jacob Sweet, formerly bound to Bernard Lance, now deceased,
to be bound.
(76) John Yeager, a pensioner, proved that he lost his left arm in
the service of the United States at the battle of Stillwater, 19
September, 1777, in the Seventh Virginia Regiment, on Continental
establishment. Is aged 36 years and resides in Augusta.
(77) Admn, of estate of Terisa Bowyer granted William Bowyer.
(77) David Jones to come of age 22 July, 1790, to be bound to
William Gilkison, to learn trade of blacksmith.
JULY 18, 1786.
(80) Peter Wilson, orphan of Peter Wilson, to be bound to Ro.
Gamble.
(80) Elijah McClenachan allowed A3;3 for boarding William
Porter, a Continental soldier, when in the smallpox.
(80) William Burk's estate allowed for wagon hire.
(80) George Crawford allowed for a gun lost in the service.
(82) Present Clerk ordered to examine the claims which have been
allowed by the Court before his appointment, and certify to the
Auditor such as have been neglected.
(83) Admn. of estate of Barnabas McGraw granted to Mary McGraw.
(83) Following recommended as Captains, viz: Thomas Turk, Jr.,
James Crawford and James Bell, Jr. As Lieutenants, viz: John
Stuart, James Rankin and John Trimble. As Ensigns: David Henderson,
James Kerr, Michael Kellar.
AUGUST 15, 1786.
(84) James O'Nail presented by Grand Jury for breach of the
Sabbath in carrying home meal from the mill.
(85) Wm. Connell and John Gillaspie to be summoned to produce the
will of John Guy, deceased.
(89) Additional Justices appointed: James P. Cocke, Zachariah
Johnston, Alexander Gibson, James Ramsey, James Stephenson, Moses
Hinkle. James Ramsey qualified.
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AUGUST 16, 1786.
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(93) Alexr. Gibson and Moses Hinkle qualified Justices.
AUGUST 17, 1786.
(100) William Bowyer qualified Justice.
AUGUST 19, 1786.
(121) Anthony Bleameat returned no inhabitant.
(126) David Frame allowed for 72 days wagon hire.
AUGUST 22, 1786.
(137) William Kyle vs. James Call and Susannah Call } Special
verdict finds that at the time of issuing the writ Susannah had
intermarried with John Chapman, a prisoner of war, but was residing
here as a prisoner of war; but with the permission of the British
officers, subject to be recalled at their pleasure.
(160) Wm. Bowyer, late Sheriff, informs the Court that malicious
persons have reported to the Governor that he has mis-applied taxes
for years 1783, 1784. He is allowed to prove his collections, which
is certified to the Governor.
SEPTEMBER 19, 1786.
(167) Admn. of estate of Susannah Henderson is granted William
Henderson; James Henderson, heir-at-law, having resigned his right.
(169) Following officers of militia recommended: Robert Gamble, as
Lieutenant Colonel; William Hinds, as Captain; John Hogshead and
David Parry, as Lieutenants; Jacob Perey and Samuel Cargo, as
Ensigns; and for a light company to the First Regiment--Alexander
Gibson, as Captain; John Poage, Jr., as Lieutenant; James Steel, as
Ensign; for a light company to the Second Regiment--John Lewis, as
Captain; Charles Donally, as Lieutenant, John McCreery, Jr.,
Ensign.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1786.
(170) Rachel, wife of John Alexander, relinquished dower in land
conveyed by her husband, John and James Alexander, to John Long.
(171) Officers recommended--William Sharp, Captain; Thomas
Cartmill, Lieutenant; David Moore, Ensign.
OCTOBER 17, 1786.
(115) Timothy McLamore, inhabitant of this County, proved that he
received wounds in the service of the United States at Buford's
defeat in 1780, a soldier in Capt. Stoakes' Company, and is allowed
pension of A3;10.
(176) Admn, of estate of Philip Woolwine granted Elizabeth
Woolwine.
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DECEMBER 19, 1786.
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(185) County levy.
(186) To William Christian, for his services as Adjutant of the
Militia, allowed by the Court Martial A3;20. 1,860 tithables at
3/.
(187) Claim of Joseph Thompson for one gun, appraised at A3;800,
reduced by scale to A3;3, 4/ specie--allowed. Claim of Robert
Stuart for 1 beef. Claim of John Sutlington for 3 bushels wheat.
Claim of John McClung for 422 lbs. beef. Claim of James Hughart for
787 lbs. beef. John Dickinron for beef. Ralph Lafferty for beef.
Wm. Rhea for beef. James Young for 3 days driving cattle. Alexr.
Kirk for 2 days driving cattle. Isham Berry for one certificate for
militia service under Capt. Wm. Grissem of Albemarle for A3;4,
13, 4, dated 9 July, 1783. Isham Berry for one certifieate for
militia service under Capt. Henry Burke, dated June 4, 1783.
(189) John Heager to be naturalized.
(189) Charles Albright to be bound to Patrick Butler.
JANUARY 16, 1787.
(191) Sarah Ross's sons to be bound--John Ross to John Blair, and
David Ross to James Blair.
(191) Alerander Wilson, son of Elizabeth Wilson, to be bound to
George Craig.
FEBRUARY 20, 1787.
(195) Deed of Elisha Estes and Gabriel Long to Thos. Kirtley,
formerly partly proved at November Court, 1774, is now fully proved
by Francis Kirtley, Jr., but the Court refuses to have it recorded
because said Kirtley refuses to pay the tax of 3 pp hundred acres.
(199) Peter Boon, 12 years old, to be bound; also Joseph Linden,
11 years old.
(200) Hance Patton, William Shields, Sr., James Botkin and William
Lockhart are exempted from levies.
(200) Jacob Peck has a writ ad quod damnum for
proceedings to erect a merchant mill on his lands on Christian's
Creek.
FEBRUARY 21, 1787.
(201) Called Court on Charles McKee for attempting to murder
Charles Wall--not guilty of the charge, but has committed an
assault amounting to an attempt to take his life.
MARCH 21, 1787.
(218) Militia officers recommended--James Frazier, Captain, vice
Wm. Findley, removed; Alexr. Hall, Lieutenant; Andrew Fulton,
Ensign.
(245) Robert Campbell's death abates suit.
MARCH 24, 1787.
(248) Robert Douthat, Robert MeCullough, Robert Stuart, Hugh
MeDowell, Wm. McDowell, Robert McDowell, Robert Aistrop, Charles
Markle, John McKibbon and Robert Gamble, merchants, granted
licenses for retailing goods agreeable to the Act of Assembly
"Imposing New Taxes."
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(248) Anthony Mustoe qualified land searcher for the District of
Staunton.
APRIL 17, 1787.
(249) Elizabeth Miller, relict of Abraham Miller, appears and
relinquishes right to administer.
(251) William Workman is exempted from County levies.
APRIL 18, 1787.
(252) Following exempted from County levies: David McCloskey, Wm.
Patterson, Sr., Wm. Villelly, John Joice, Daniel Anderson, William
Ingleman.
(254) Militia officers recommended: Captains, William Shields,
Robert Doak; Lieutenants. Wm. Bell, John Gamble, James Mitchell;
Ensigns, Wm. Bell, Jr., Alexr. Reed, James McCune, David Williams,
Wm. Brownlee, Wm. Henderson.
(255) John Dickinson, pensioner, proved that he received his
wounds at the Battle of Point Pleasant on the 10th of October,
1774, in the service as a Captain of the Militia of this County,
ordered on the Shawney expedition by Lord Dunmore, then
Governor.--He is aged 56 years and resides in this County.
APRIL 26, 1787.
(257) Called Court on William Armstrong for grand larceny.--Guilty
and sent to Richmond.
MAY 15, 1787.
(258) Indictment vs. Isaac Hanna, for unlawfully marrying his
uncol's wife, Rebecca Carson, within 12 months.
(267) Joseph Trotter granted license for retailing goods.
MAY 17, 1787.
(278) Wm. Kyle vs. James and Susannah Call (Cale).--Judgment for
plaintiff--see special verdict, page 131 supra.
(283) John McCutchen recommended Captain, vice David Trotter, who
is removed--and John Ewing, Ensign.
MAY 18, 1787.
(291) George Snodden--witness from Rockingham.
(293) George Mallow--witness from Rockingham.
MAY 19, 1787.
(330) Called Court on John McKee, charged with highway robbery.--
Guilty and sent to Richmond for trial.
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JUNE 19, 1787.
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(334) Following to be bound out: Polly Woland, to Charlee Markle;
Samuel Blakemore, to Abraham Rust: Peter Reed, to John Moore;
William Breasline, 4 years old, to Thomas Mitchell; Henry Hatfield
(formerly bound to John Francis, deceased), to Wm. Farris; John
Reglan, to Jacob Peck; Sarah Blakemore, to Adam Bickle
(334) George Cordell appointed Constable. vice Anthony Mustoe.
(335) Following exempted from levies: Stephen Biche, Robert
Fairbern. Henry Butt, Garrett Dolson, Richard Erwin, James Erwin,
Thomas Nelson, Daniel McGuines.
(335) Admn. of estate of John Galloway granted Thomas Frame. Admn.
of estate of John Bourland granted relict, Elizabeth Bourland.
(336) Rev. Adolph Spindle. Dutch Lutheran, authorized to marry.
(337) Admn. of estate of John O'Nail granted Mary and John O'Nail.
(340) Abraham Carson, orphan of Isaac Carson, aged 16 years, chose
John Gardner his guardian.
(340) William Hay qualifies admr. of Mathew Mathewson.
(341) William Bell qualified Lieutenant, and William Bell Ensign.
JULY 17, 1787.
(343) Alberdina Cole, relict of David Cole, produced his will,
which is partly proved.
(345) Following reported as refusing to give in their taxes to
Commissioner: Archibald Armstrong, Rebecca Black, John Black,
Ephraim Bates, Daniel Callison, Christopher Crummett, Frederick
Crummett, John Cowgar, Owley Conrad, Sr. and Jr., Samuel Carlile,
Wm. Guy, Joanes Henderson, Henry Hufman, Robert Hutcheson, John
Hinsher, John Lambert, Jr., Nathan Man, John McCutchen, John
McLaughlin. William Joseph Newton, William Sexton, Henry Smith,
Leonard Simmons, George and John Simmons, Jacob Snider, Peter
Sickafoss, Leonard Simmons, Jr., Henry, Mark and Michael Simmons,
Edward Thompson, Francis Tackett. Michael Woolfong, Elihab Wilson,
Christian Waggoner.
(347) Claims of David Laird allowed:
(347) Pay advanced to Levi Thomas, a soldier, for beef for use of
troops at Albemarle Barracks, with credit September and October,
1780.
(347) Following reported as refusing to give in list of taxes:
Samuel Henry, David Clarkson, Jaob Daggy, Archibald Hamilton, Jr.,
Joseph Hamiiton, Patrick Lacey.
(348) Robert Gay exempted from poll tax.
AUGUST 21, 1787.
(350) Commonwealth vs. Samuel Henry vid, page
341).--Dismissed.
SEPTEMBER 18, 1787.
(391) Elizabeth Yeager, relict of Andrew Yeager, refused to
administer, and administration granted to George Yeager.
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(398) Isabella, wife of George Givens, relinquished dower in
lands--deed to John Givens.
(398) Admn. of estate of Thos. Rankin granted Mary and John
Rankin.
(399) Betsy Kinder to be bound to Levi Abraham.
(400) James, David and Mary Allen, all over 14, orphans of David
Allen, chose Robert Allen their guardian. George Anderson, aged 15
years, chose John Christian guardian.
(402) Admn. of Andrew Alexander granted Martha Alexander and
Samuel Hunter.
(403) Rev. James Chambers, Presbyterian, authorired to marry.
(404) Thomas Cook to be bound to Frederick Hanger, and Peter
Laywell to Peter Hanger, Jr.
(404) John Burton, a pensioner, proved that he received his wounds
in 1760, in the old Virginia Regirnent--is aged 46 and resides in
this County.
(404) Nicholas Powlas exempted from poll tax.
OCTOBER 16, 1787.
(406) Ordinary rates established.
(407) Admn. of John Miller granted his son, Patrick Miller.
(408) James Fraizer and John Erwin, Captains: Alexr. Hall,
Lieutenant; Hugh Fulton, Ensign; qualified.
(408) Will of John Faris partly proved.
(409) Thomas Poage swears that be has advertised three several
Court days his intention of applying for an act to vest in him the
property of the lot No. 6 in Staunton.
OCTOBER 17, 1787.
(410) Called Court on Wm. Freehold for larceny--39 lashes.
NOVEMBER 3, 1781.
(411) Called Court on Isham Berry for larceny--discharged.
NOVEMBER 10, 1787.
(412) Called Court on Oliver Livingston for larceny--discharged.
NOVEMBER 20, 1787.
(416) Elijah McClenachan produced his commission as Sheriff, but
informed the Court that he could not find securities--His
commission is returned to the Governor.
NOVEMBER 21, 1787.
(431) Robert Reid, a foreigner, took oath of allegiance to
Virginia.
DECEMBER 18, 1787.
(438) Charles Cameron resigned as Commissioner of tax, and Samuel
Vance appointed.
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(439) County levy--To Joseph Bell, Coroner, for holding inquests
on bodies of Samuel Swadley and Patrick Breezley.
(439) To John Tate for an inquest on body of John Shields.
(439) Thomas Rhoads, jailor.
(439) 2,858 tithables at 3/9.
(440) Margaret Reed, relict of Robert Reed, deceased, qualified
admx. of his estate.
(442) James Bogs, 5 years old November 15, last, to Samuel Steele,
blacksmith.
(442) Officers recommended: Robert Douthat, Captain; Wm. Chambers,
Lieutenant; Robert McCullough, Ensign.
DECEMBER 36, 1787.
(444) Called Court on James Riely for larceny--guilty--25 lashes.
(444) Called Court on a slave for barn burning--discharged.
JANUARY 3, 1788.
(445) Called Court on Wm. Covern, horse stealing--guilty and sent
to Richmond.
JANUARY 15, 1788.
(448) John Ryan, a pensioner, to receive A3;12 per annum.
(449) John Dickinson, a pensioner, to receive A3;50 per annum.
(449) William McPheeters qualified Sheriff.
(451) Abraham Laywell, orphan of Andrew Laywell, deceased, aged 14
years, chose Samuel Runkle his guardian.
(451) Philip Ingleman is appointed guardian of Samuel Laywell and
Peter Laywell, orphans of Andrew Laywell deceased.
FEBRUARY 19, 1788.
(452-454) Alexr. Martin, pensioner, to receive A3;30.
(454) John Burton, a pensioner, to receive A3;10.
(454) Elizabeth Wilson to be bound to John Wallace.
(455) Estate of Margaret Crawford, deceased, comd. to John
Crawford.
(455) George Anderson, orphan of George Anderson, chose John
Wallace guardian.
(456) Estate of Wm. Blair, deceased, granted his relict, Elizabeth
Blair.
(456) Militia officers recommended: John McKemy, Captain; David
Buchanan, Lieutenant; Alexr. Sprowl, Ensign; in the First Regiment.
John McCutchen, Lieutenant in Second Regiment. Samuel Steele, Jr..
Lieutenant, and Wm. Davis, Ensign, of the Light Company belonging
to the First Regiment.
(457) David Cunningham appointed Constable, vice Jacob Cole,
removed.
MARCH 19, 1788.
(464) John Graham, returned no inhabitant.
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(473) David Greiner's death abates suit.
MARCH 22, 1788.
(497) James Hamilton, a pensioner, to receive A3;10 for 1786 and
A3;10 for 1787.
(497) Militia ofiicers recommended: Augustine Argenbright,
Captain; Samuel McClintock, Lieutenant, and George Kellor, Ensign,
of the new company in First Regiment.
(497) Leave is granted to Dr. Alexr. Humphreys to build an
elaboratory on tne prison lot, on such part thereof as may be
designated by Commissioners.
(497) Sampson Mathews, Alexr. St. Clair, Michael Bowyer, Robert
Gamble, James P. Cocke, William Bowyer and Alexander Nelson are
appointed Commissioners to draw a plan of a new Court House, to be
built on the Court House ground, and to fix the place whereon the
same shall be set, and advertise the building thereof to be let to
the lowest bidder, on such terms and conditions as the Court may
direct at April next.
APRIL 16, 1788.
(501-502) John McCutchen qualified Captain in First Regiment.
(502) Joseph Maze proved that he received his wounds at Point
Pleasant on October, 1774, under command of Colonel Andrew Lewis.
(503) Samuel Wallace, age over 14, orphan of Wm. Wallace, chose
Samuel Hunter guardian.
(504) Archibald Hamilton exempted from levy.
(504) William Holliday, formerly bound to Andrew Alexander,
deceased, to be bound to Mathew Alexander.
(504) William Francis, pensioner, to receive A3;8 for 1787.
(504) William McCutchen and Jane, late Jane Duncan, admx. of
Andrew Duncan, to be summoned to render account of the estate.
(506) Robert Douthat, Captain; Wm. Chambers, Lieutenant, and
Robert McCullough, Ensign, of the First Regiment qualified.
(506) Plan of new Court House returned and same Commissioners as
before (except Nelson) ordered to let the building.
MAY 10, 1788.
(508) Called Court on James Cole for larceny--bound to grand jury.
(509) Called Court on Geo. Rymer for larceny--bound to good
behavior.
MAY 20, 1788.
(510-511) John Nicholas qualified Attorney to practice in this
Court.
(512) James Leviston and John Lambert, Jr., returned no
inhabitants.
(514) Conrad Missinger and Thomas Armstong, returned no
inhabitants.
(518) John Campbell, Sr., fined for misbehaving in presence of the
Court.
(518) George Wilson fined for misbehaving in the presence of the
Court.
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(537-538) Timothy McNamara, pensioner, to receive A3;10 for
1787.
(535-538) John Campbell's fine (page 518) remitted.
MAY 28, 1788.
(540) Called Court on George Rymer for housebreaking--discharged.
JUNE 17, 1788.
(541-545) Andrew McComb's will proved; Jane, the widow, refuses to
execute it.
(546) George Wilson's fine (page 518) remitted.
(546) Augustine Argenbright, Captain, and Samuel McClintock,
Lieutenant, in First Regiment, qualified.
(546) Mary Miller's son, Daniel Miller, to be bound to Andrew
Peck.
(546) Zachariah Taliaferro, Tax Commissioner.
(548) Alexr. McFarland proved that he received his wounds at Point
Pleasant October 10, 1774, under command of Colonel Andrew
Lewis--is aged 38 and lives in Augusta.
(548) Nuncupative will of Jane Wallace rejected on the objection
of Samuel Brawford that it is not sufficiently proved.
JULY 3, 1788.
(549) Called Court on Lucy (slave) for barn burning--39 lashes.
(550) Called Court on Pleasant (slave) for barn burning--39
lashes.
JULY 15, 1788.
(551) Joseph Mays, pensioner, to receive A3;8 for 1786, and
A3;8 for 1787.
(555) David Laird exempted from County levy.
(555) John McKinney to receive A3;15 pension for 1786 and same
for 1787
(556) Lewis Spearman, orphan to be bound.
(557) Thomas Waddle recommended Ensign in First Regiment.
(557) James Campbell, Sr, exempted from levy.
AUGUST 20, 1788.
(567-569) Nicholas Pace, since dead.
AUGUST 22, 1788.
(584-590) John McCutchen qualified Lieutenant of Second Regiment.
SEPTEMBER 16, 1788.
(601-603) John Edde appointed road surveyor from his own house to
Scotch Town, vice Leonard Bell.
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(604) Sophia Chestnutt qual. admx. of deceased husband, Wm.
Chestnutt.
(604) John Tate, aged 14, orphan of James Tate, chose Robert Tate
hit guardian, and James is also appointed guardian of Isaac Tate.
(606) Zachariah Green, no inhahitant.
(608) Anthony Mustoe to be paid A3;6 out of County levy for
removing the Court House.
(608) Andrew Anderson recommended Major of the First Regiment.
(608) Hugh Campbell to be summoned to qualify admr. of Robert
Campbell if he sees fit.
OCTOBER 21, 1788.
(609) Hugh Campbell qualifies as above.
(612) Following to be bound out: James and John Foster to Elijah
McClenachan; Cornelius Brown to John McAdams; Joseph Nutty to Wm
Armstrong, and the orphans of George Edmunds, deceased.
(612) Depositions to be taken of John Campbell and James Agnew,
about to remove.
(613) Peter River granted ordinary license.
(613) James Davis and Moses Hinkle, Justices, having removed.
OCTOBER 22, 1788.
(614) William Forbes recommended Ensign in First Regiment. Andrew
Cutler recommended as Ensign in the Light Company belonging to
First Regiment.
(615) Court appoints James McChesney guardian of his son George,
infant under 14 years, who is a legatee of Patrick Crawford.
NOVEMBER 18, 1788.
(616) Andrew Anderson qualified Major of First Regiment.
NOVEMBER 20, 1788.
(634) James Sprowl vs William Hunter.--Defendant lost his senses.
(638) Deposition to be taken of Isaac and Alice Mynes in North
Carolina.
NOVEMBER 22, 1788.
(654) William Bell recommended Captain of First Regiment. John
Crawford recommended Lieutenant of First Regiment.
(658) William Stuart and Margaret, his wife, and their sons,
Edward Stuart and William Stuart, Jr., infant--3 suits vs. Beith
for slander.
DECEMBER 16, 1788.
(660-662) County levy.
(663) To balance for building new Court House, A3;799.
(664) James Johnston to be bound to Moses Thorp.
(664) Absolom and Charles Johnston to be bound.
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DECEMBER 17, 1788.
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(666) On account of the inclemency of the weather and the Court
House being in bad repair, Court is adjourned to the house of Mr.
Peter Heiskell.
(666) County levy, 2,766 tithables at 10/.
(669) James, Andrew, Polly, Nancy, Betsey, John, Samuel and
William Burk, children of John Burk, to be bound out, John having
neglected to provide for them and to bring them up in a
Christianlike manner.
JANUARY 20, 1789.
(670) Robert Carlile (son of John) appointed Commissioner to value
property taken in execution.
(671) James Searight qualified Justice.
(671) Admn. of estate of George McChesney granted to his father,
James McChesney.
(672) William Blackmore to be bound to James Searight; William
Foster to William Moffett; Thomas Williams to Gabriel Pindle.
(673) Admn. of estate of James Shaw granted his brother, George
Shaw.
(673) John Elliott, removed.
(674) Archibald Stuart appointed Deputy Attorney, vice Gabriel
Jones.
(674) William McPheeters qualified Sheriff.
(674) John Burton to be paid his pension of A3;5 for 1788.
JANUARY 21, 1789.
(676-678) David Steel proved that he is disabled by wounds
received in the service of the United Stater at Guilford, March 15,
1781.--He belonged to the Militia of this County--resides in this
county and is aged 30.
(679) William Bowyer ordered to receive a deed from the County for
lot No. 20 in Staunton.
FEBRUARY 17, 1789.
(680) James Moffett recommended as Captain for the First Regiment;
Samuel Bell for Lieutenant; Robert Renick and Robert Fulton for
Ensigns.
(681) Alexr. McFarland to receive A3;10 for pension for 1788.
Joseph Maze to receive A3;10 for pension for 1788. John Dickinson
to receive A3;50 for pension for 1788. Wm. Francis to receive
A3;8 for pension for 1788.
(681) William Brown, orphan of James Brown, aged 9 years 1st of
May next, to be bound to Daniel Donovan.
(681) John Gibson exempted from levy.
(682) George Smith to be bound.
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