AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS ORDER BOOK No. XXIII. NOVEMBER 23, 1793. (17-24) Mary Holmes, infant, by John Holmes, her father and next friend.--Her marriage abates suit. DECEMBER 17, 1793 (32-33) Isem Burk, aged 14 in February last, heretofore bound to Adam Bickle, now to be bound to Andrew Cutler, to learn art and mystery of a saddler. (33) John Surface exempted from further payment of County levy. (34) William Chambers qualified Captain of the Light Infantry in the 1st Battalion, 32d Regiment, and Alex. Anderson, Ensign, the same. (35) Mary Dick, orphan, chose Samuel Wilson guardian. (35) Charles Hendrick, aged 18 years, to be bound to James Cochran to learn art and mystery of a saddler--Adam Bickle, his former master, consenting. (35) Dower to be laid off for Agnes, widow of Thomas Meek, deceased. DECEMBER 18, 1793. (39) County levy. JANUARY 21, 1794. (41-42) Waiter Kennedy chose George Hook his guardian. (42) Alexander Hall qualified Lieutenant in 1st Battalion, 32d Regiment. (44) John Tate qualified Sheriff. (44) John McClintock, orphan of John McClintock, chose Philip Ingleman guardian. (44) William Wilson qualified Major of 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment. 275 JANUARY 22, 1794. Page (45) County levy continued--2,896 tithables @ 25. (46) The Clerk has liberty to keep the records in the Court House until further order. FEBRUARY 18, 1794. (50) Edward Broback exempted from County levy on account of age and infirmity. (51) Judith Miller and her children allowed #10, her pension for 1793. (52) Joseph Mays to receive #8, his pension for 1793. (53) William Wilson and Francis Bell qualified deputy surveyors. (53) John Alexander appointed guardian of Ruth Ross. (54) Rev. Charles O'Neill, Episcopalian, authorized to celebrate matrimony. (54) Michael Iseerhower, apprentice of Jacob Leas. FEBRUARY 19, 1794. (54-57) Alex. McFarlin to be paid #10, pension for 1792, same for 1793. (57) John McKinney to be paid #15, pension for 1793. John Wheeler be paid #8, pension for 1793. John Burton to be paid #5, pension for 1793. MARCH 18, 1794. (58) David Holmes took oath of qualification as Attorney. MARCH 20, 1794. (66) Stevenson vs. Rebecca Stephenson, relict of Adam Stephenson, deceased, James Waddle and Ann; John Hair and Sarah; William, James and Rebecca Stephenson, heirs of Adam Stephenson. MARCH 22, 1794. (73-76) Certified that Gilbert Christian has resided in this County for 12 months and is a man of honesty, probity and good demeanor. APRIL 16, 1794. (78-79) William Abney qualified Second Lieutenant of a troop of Cavalry in Staunton, and in 3d Division. (80) Col. John Dickinson to be paid #50, pension for 1793. (80) John McCutchen qualified Captain in 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment. (80) Cornelius Brown, son of Mary Hart, aged 13 years 13 June next, to be bound to John Cline to learn art, trade and mystery of saddle tree maker. ____ Keith, aged 10 years May next, to be bound to John Rapp. (81) Court certifies that Captain James Bratton is entitled to the rank of Major in 2d Battalion, vice William Wilson, who was recommended by mistake and has qualified. 276 Page (81) James Guy recommended as Captain in 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment. James Berry recommended as Captain in 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment. (81) Henry Hall, heretofore bound to John Gunn, to be bound to Philip Hopkins. MAY 20, 1794. (82) Augustus Elias Brevost Woodward, attorney, admitted to this Court. JUNE 17, 1794. (119) Sarah Armstrong, aged 9 years last May, to be bound to John Hawke. Margaret Fulwider, orphan of Jacob Fulwider, aged 14, chose Michael Ott guardian. Emmanuel Law to be bound to Samuel Wallace, to learn the trade of saddler. (124) Robert Anderson recommended Captain in 1st Battalion, 32d Regiment, it appearing there are men enough to form a new Company. Alex. Anderson, Lieutenant, and Thomas Hogshead, Ensign, same. (126) Eleanor Rutledge releases dower in deed by her husband, James Rutledge, to George Rutledge. (126) Admn. of estate of Sarah McClenachan granted Alex. St. Clair and Alex. McClenachan. JULY 15, 1794. (135) Gilbert Christian admitted to practice law. (135) Jacob Swope qualified Justice. (136) Allan McClean Gwinn Curry to be bound to Smith Thompson, to learn trade of a weaver. (137) Tavern rates established. (138) Depositions to be taken in contested election for Senator between David Stephenson and John Oliver. SEPTEMBER 16, 1794. (156) John Kennedy, orphan of Mathew Kennedy, above 14, chose John Campbell guardian. (156) Admn. of estate of Agnes Meek granted to Daniel Meek. (157) William Jones, aged 17, to be bound to Lawrence Simmerman, to learn trade of weaver. (158) Sarah McDowell, widow of Hugh McDowell, refuses to accept her husband's will. (158) Levi Strickling, aged 12 years, to be bound to Jacob Deary, to learn trade of shoemaker. (159) Joseph Bell, Jr., recommended Captain, 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment, vice Capt. Shields, resigned. James Brand recommended Lieutenant, vice Robert Christian, resigned. Wm. Thompson recommended Ensign, vice Joseph Bell, Jr. Edward Rutledge recommended Captain of a new Company taken off Capt. Shield's Company. Jonathan Brooks recommended Lieutenant. James Henderson recommended Ensign. David Buchanan recommended Captain of a new Company taken off Capts. Shield's and 277 Argenbright's. David Williams recommended Lieutenant. Charles Hudson recommended Ensign. James Berry recommended Captain, vice James Bratton, resigned. Wm. Armstrong recommended Lieutenant, vice John McCutchen, resigned. Samuel Lockridge, Ensign, recommended Lieutenant. Samuel Bell recommended Captain of a new Company taken off Captain Argenbright's Company. Francis Bell recommended Lieutenant. James Bell recommended Ensign. Frederick Hanger recommended Lieutenant, vice David Buchanan, recommended Captain. Peter Jenewine recommended Ensign, vice David Williams, recommended Lieutenant. (160) John Gamble recommended Captain in 1st Battalion, 32d Regiment, of a new Company taken off Capt. Erwin's Company. William Young recommended Lieutenant. James Allen recommended Ensign. David Parry recommended Captain of a new Company taken off Capt. Bell's Company. Andrew Cutler recommended Lieutenant. Michael Garber, Jr., recommended Ensign. Mathew Robertson recommended Ensign, vice Benjamin Kennerly, who has removed. Alex. Watson recommended Ensign of Infantry, vice Alex. Anderson, resigned. (165) Wm. Alexander, Archibald Stuart, Alex. Nelson, Alex. Humphreys, and Robert Douthat are appointed commissioners to report a plan to the next Court for a jail. OCTOBER 21, 1794. (166) James Noble, above 14, chose Samuel Sommerville his guardian. (166) Joseph Bell, Jr., and Samuel Bell qualified Captains in 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment. Wm. Thompson qualified Ensign. (167) Admn. of estate of John Lowry granted Mary and John Lowry. (169) James Berry qualified Captain 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment. James Brand qualified Lieutenant. Wm. Armstrong qualified Lieutenant. John Gamble qualified Captain. NOVEMBER 18, 1794. (175-176) Mathew Robertson qualified Ensign, 1st Battalion. NOVEMBER 21, 1794. (180-182) James Rankin qualified Lieutenant, 1st Battalion. DECEMBER 16, 1794. (194) Barnet Shields chose Wm. Shields guardian. (196) Alex. Hall recommended Captain in 1st Battalion, vice James Frazer, resigned. Andrew Fulton recommended Lieutenant, vice Alex. Hall. Andrew Steele, Jr., recommended Ensign, vice Andrew Fulton. Thomas Caldbreath recommended Captain of a new Company taken off Capt. Frazier's Company. Robert Graham recommended Lieutenant. Petterson Thompson recommended Ensign. David Buchanan, Sr., recommended as Captain of new Company in 2d Battalion taken off Capt. McCutcheon's Company. Alex. Sprowl recommended as Lieutenant. James Clarke recommended as Ensign. Jonathan Brooks recommended as Captain, vice Edward 278 Rutledge, who has removed. James Henderson recommended as Lieutenant, vice Jonathan Brooks. Alex. Henderson recommended as Ensign, vice James Henderson. Charles Hudson recommended as Lieutenant, vice David Williams, resigned. Thomas Caldwell recommended as Ensign, vice Charles Hudson. (198) Frederick Hanger qualified Lieutenant, 2d Battalion. Peter Jenewine qualified Ensign. James Bell qualified Ensign. Francis Bell qualified Lieutenant. Samuel Lockridge qualified Ensign. William Young qualified Lieutenant, 1st Battalion. James Allen qualified Ensign. (199) Frederick Steele exempted from levy by reason of age, &c. (199) John Keiths, aged 5 18th January next, to be bound to Colonel Alex. Robertson, to learn art and mystery of a farmer. Joseph Hook, aged 4 years 2d June 1794, to be bound to John Read, to learn art and mystery of a weaver. Peter Kendell, aged 14 next March, to be bound to Wm. Throckmorton, to learn art and mystery of a printer. Philip Overshine, aged 9 last fall, to be bound to John Tees to learn blacksmith. (200) Jail commissioners reported and ordered to advertise for bidders. JANUARY 3, 1795. (208) Called Court on Edward Swards, laborer, for stealing an axe-- sent to District Court for trial. JANUARY 20, 1795. (209) John Tate qualified Sheriff. (210) Viewers appointed for road from Adam Miller's, near North Mountain, to the Dutch Meeting House. (212) John Dickinson to be paid #50, pension for 1794. He is unable to travel to Court, but was alive on 17th inst. (212) Certified that John Allen has resided 12 months, and is of good demeanor, &c. (213) James Simpson, orphan, to be bound to Michael Poffenbarger, to learn art and mystery of a potter. JANUARY 21, 1795. (213-214) County levy. JANUARY 22, 1795. (220) County levy--2,953 tithables @ 72c.--Increase for purpose of building a jail. FEBRUARY 17, 1795. (221) Joseph Mays to be paid #8, pension for 1794. Alex. McFarlin to be paid #10, pension for 1794. John Burton to be paid #5, pension for 1794. (222) Alex. Stuart to be paid #8, pension for 1794. (222) Margaret Hamel (Hansel?) refuses to administer on estate of husband, George Hamel, deceased. (223) George Hood's estate committed to Sheriff. (225) Nancy McCames chose Jacob Nebergall guardian. 279 Page (225) Wm. McCorkle, aged 16 4th of this month, to be bound to Henry Moiser, to learn blacksmith. FEBRUARY 18, 1795. (227-228) Jail contract let to Jacob Kinney for #1,150. (230) Patience Ritchey, aged 14 in April next, to be bound to John Poage, Jr., who agrees to pay her #6 as freedom dues.--She was formerly bound to John Burnsides, now deceased, and Frances Stuart, the only child of said Burnsides, is willing to deliver her up. (233) Chesley Kinney qualifies Deputy Clerk. MARCH 17, 1795. (235) John Allen qualified upon license as Attorney. APRIL 16, 1795. (262) Called Court on James Ogle for horse stealing--sent to District Court. APRIL 22, 1795. (263-264) Alex. Campbell exempted from levy on account of his infirmity. (264) William Hart exempted from levy--old age and infirmity. (264) Patience Ritchie to be bound to Alex. Sanders until 18. (269) Richard Mathews proved that on 13th March, 1782, he delivered to Clough Overton Treasury warrants for 60,000 acres.--Overton was soon after killed by the Indians and the warrants were lost. (270) Certified to Register of Land Office--John Cooper is heir-at-law of James Cooper, deceased, and he is above 21 years. APRIL 29, 1795. (271) Called Court on Paul Ekerly for larceny--guilty. JUNE 16, 1795. (312) Robert Fulton recommended Lieutenant in 2d Battalion, vice James Mitchell, resigned. Thomas Mitchell recommended Ensign in 2d Battalion, vice Robert Fulton. (313) Elizabeth Armstrong to be bound to Jacob Worley. Nancy Hall to be bound to David Greiner. (314) Samuel Craig, orphan, chose James Berry guardian. Margaret Corner, orphan, chose Samuel Long guardian. (314) Jacob Puff, George Pickle, William Caldwell, Robert Caldwell, Nicholas Echers, exempted from levy and poll tax. (315) John Shark recommended Ensign in 2d Battalion, vice John Ewing, dead. (319) Robert O. Kelly to be bound to James Cummins to learn farming. (319) Alex. Gibson's will proved.--Mary, widow, refuses to qualify, whereupon son, Alex. Gibson, qualifies. 280 JULY 16, 1795. Page (321) Called Court on John Kean for counterfeiting--guilty. JULY 21, 1795. (322-323) James Young appointed guardian to orphans of George Hood. (323) Rebecca Stephenson, orphan of Adam Stephenson, deceased, chose William Stephenson guardian. (323) John Nolly, aged 18, formerly bound to Robt. Brawford, deceased, to be bound. (323) Elizabeth Armstrong's will proved by Susanna Breeze, late Susanna Brand. JULY 22, 1795. (328-329) George Puff, Jacob Pickle and Peter Wiseman exempted from levy. (337) James Hall, orphan of Henry Hall, aged about 12, to be bound to Michael Garber, Jr., to learn art, trade and mystery of coppersmith. JULY 30, 1795. (337) Called Court on William Bratton for larceny--discharged. AUGUST 18, 1795. (338-340) Andrew Steel qualified Justice. (340) County divided into 18 precincts for processioning, and processioners appointed. Each Company by names of Captains composes a district. AUGUST 19, 1795. (342) Alexander Dodd has ordinary license. SEPTEMBER 15, 1795. (359-362) Charles Hogshead to be examined whether fit to serve as deputy surveyor. (363) John Ott, Sr., is exempted from paying poll tax, &c., on account of old age, &c. (363) Michael Ott is about to remove out of the State and will be unable to attend to the duties of guardianship of Margaret Fulwider, who chose John Ott her guardian. SEPTEMBER 19, 1795. (365) Called Court for examination of Abraham Martin and Jacob Shore for larceny--discharged. OCTOBER 13, 1795. (365) Called Court for examination of John Lilley for counterfeiting--guilty. 281 OCTOBER 20, 1795. Page (366) Robert Porterfield Wallace, aged 8 years 24th August last, to be bound out. (366) Andrew Davidson Wallace, aged 6 years 8th February last, to be bound out. (366) Charles Hogshead qualified Deputy Sheriff. (366) Mary Gold, aged about 15 months, to be bound to Thomas Myers. (369) John and Ann Shields, orphans of Thomas Shields, chose William Wilson their guardian. (370) William Douthat's will presented and witnesses summoned. OCTOBER 21, 1795. (373-374) Mary Elliott vs. John Caruthers.--Abates by marriage of parties. (380) Certified that Alex. Stuart has acted as Deputy Attorney for the Commonwealth from January, 1789, to the present date, during which time there have been twenty Courts for examination of criminals and trial of slaves. (381) Petition for bridle way rejected because the law does not authorize the expenditure of money for bridle ways. NOVEMBER 21, 1795. (390-393) There being a dispute about the boundary line between Rockingham and Augusta, commissioners are appointed to meet those from Rockingham and determine same. DECEMBER 15, 1795. (395) Susanna, Barrier, orphan of Jacob Barrier, aged 14 years, chose Jacob Barrier as her guardian. Mary Roler, orphan, chose Adam Louks as her guardian. Mary Hunter, orphan, chose William Patterson as her guardian. (396) Admn. of estate of Elias Woolman granted the widow, Esther Woolman. (397) Admn. of estate of William Mitchell granted James Mitchell, Sr. (397) John Foster, formerly bound to Alex. McClenachan, aged 4 years the 27th of July, 1788, to be bound to James Pinkerton. (399) County levy. (399) Patience Ritchey to remain with her mother, Catherine Campbell, and not be bound out. DECEMBER 16, 1795. (399) George Woolwine, aged 10 years the 23d April next, to be bound to Michael Harmon, to learn art and mystery of a hatter. (401) Rockingham County Court having failed to appoint commissioners to run the County line, ordered that unless they do so in the next month the Augusta commissioners are to run it alone. 282 Page (401) Commission to build a new jail report that the building may be received upon the contractors agreeing to make certain improvements, which report is adopted. JANUARY 19, 1795. (402-403) Alex. St. Clair qualified Sheriff. (404) Commissioners appointed to report plan of a new Clerk's office. (404) John Summers, aged about 20 years, son of John Summers, appeared with his father and agreed to apprentice himself to Jacob Leas for two years and a half to learn the art and mystery of a tanner. (405) Nancy Keith, apprentice of John Robb. (405) James Keith, aged 8 years the 18th of next month, to be bound to William Abney to learn mystery of a hatter. (405) Ebenezer Thornton, formerly bound to Peter Heiskell, to be bound out. JANUARY 20, 1796. (406) Jacob Kinney appointed guardian of John McDowell, orphan of Hugh McDowell. (406) County levy continued--3,000 tithables @ 75c. FEBRUARY 16, 1796. (407-409) James Boggs, aged 12 years last November, to be bound to Wm. Steel. (409) Robert Strean, orphan of James Strean, chose John Gardner his guardian. (410) Meredith Lively, aged 13 the 6th of last June, to be bound to Benj. Eagle to learn art and mystery of a blacksmith. (410) Sheriff of Bath to pay John Dickinson #50, pension for 1795. (411) Sheriff of Bath to pay Joseph Maze #8, pension for 1795. (411) Admn. of estate of Edward Parks granted Sampson Mathews. (411) Time for running line between Augusta and Rockingham extended to April. FEBRUARY 17, 1796. (411--414) Depositions to be taken of Robert and Elizabeth Wilson of Bath County. MARCH 18, 1796. (426-430) Wiiliam Mitchell's death abates suit. MARCH 21, 1796. (450-451) John Bowyer recommended Captain of a Company of Artillery; John McDowell, First Lieutenant, and Robert McClenachan, Second-Lieutenant. APRIL 20, 1796. (454) John Conrad Wright exempted from levy. (455) George G. McIntosh took the oath of allegiance. 283 Page (456) John Hammel, aged 17 in January last, to be bound. (457) Alex. Stuart to be paid #8, pension for 1795. (458) Commission to run line between Augusta and Rockingham returned report and recorded. (459) On motion of Elizabeth Woolwine, William Woolwine, aged 13 years 28 May last, to be bound to Michael Harmon, to learn trade of hatter. APRIL 28, 1796. (459) Examination of Joseph Byers for larceny--guilty. MAY 21, 1796. (480) Robert McDowell took the oath of fidelity. 284