AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH IN VA
Beard vs. Craig.--Bond. Thomas Beard, Schoolmaster, bound unto John
Craig, #8. Dated 4th November, 1766.
Buchanan vs. Crow & Co.--Debt. 1769. Bond by James and John Calhoon
and William Crow of Augusta to James Buchanan, merchant of Henrico,
dated 23d October, 1765.
Alexander Baine vs. Alexander Boyd's administrator.--Writ issued 19th
August, 1767. In 1764 Alexander Boyd mortgaged land and slaves to Alexander
Baine, orator. Alexander Boyd died intestate and administration was
granted to Andrew Boyd, his brother and heir-at-law. Land lay on branch
of Roanoke River called Staunton River.
Crockett vs. Robertson.--Spa, dated 28th May, 1768. Agreement between
Samuel Robinson of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and Saml. Crockett,
of Augusta, dated 24th October, 1767. Robinson sold tract of land to
Crockett on South Branch of Roanoke adjoining William Robinson and
James Robinson, deceased, on main road to New River, it appearing that
the right to the land is in an orphan of John Robinson, deceased. Bill
recites: That one James Robinson, deceased, then living in Pennsylvania, with
a pretty numerous family, sent his eldest son John Robinson (now deceased)
to Roanoke, who bought land on his father's account from George Robinson.
James came with his family and divided his land between his children. John
had a brother William, also Samuel. The title to the land was taken in
John's name, and he never conveyed his dividend to Samuel. John died,
leaving his daughter, Elizabeth, his only child. The family was broken up
by the Indians and French, and Samuel moved to South side of Blue Ridge
and became very poor, and sold his land to Samuel Crockett. Elizabeth was
an infant, and prayer for conveyance. Jacob Brown and Ann, his wife,
depose, 17th Feb., 1768, to above facts. Ann was daughter of James Robinson.
MARCH, 1770 (E).
Cowan vs. Cowan.--Letter of Andrew Cowan to David Cowan, living in
Albemarle, dated January 13, 1766. Loving Brother: This comes to let you
know that we are all in good health at present, blessed be God for his mercies.
Hoping that these few lines will find you in the same, I desire that you will
go to James Cowan's and ask him for a note of mine that lies in my little
trunk--a note of 2 pounds and five shillings, which William Teas(?) is due
me against March 25, and get the money, for I am going to Carolina. I have
nothing material to write you, but desire to be remembered to you all.
AUGUST, 1770 (B).
John Elliott vs. Elizabeth Stewart, executor of John Stewart.--Writ dated
23d October, 1769.
NOVEMBER, 1770 (B).
Walter Crow vs. John Stewart (Middle River).--Writ, 28th November,
1767. Charles Crow is about to remove to South Carolina, 21st October,
1766. Daniel Smith had a brother John Smith, deceased, 21st October, 1766.
Blair vs. Blair.--James Blair of City of Williamsburg, plaintiff.
Defendant "Not found."
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NOVEMBER, 1770 (C).
William Kennady vs. James Poage and Ann, his wife, administratrix of
William Willson, deceased.--25th June, 1770.
NOVEMBER, 1770 (D).
Samuel Woods and Margaret, his wife, late Margaret Robinson,
administratrix of William Robinson, deceased, vs. Anthony Bledsoe and Stephen
Trigg.--29th June, 1769.
MARCH, 1771 (A).
Samuel Cowdon vs. John Stewart, Tailor of Staunton.--Chancery.--Writ,
8th February, 1770.
Blair vs. Patterson.--Nathan Page (Poage) is about to remove from the
Colony, 28th January, 1771.
MARCH, 1771 (B).
Rev. Alexander Miller, Clerk, vs. Rev. John Brown, Clerk. Slander.
Case damage, #100. Writ dated 9th November, 1769. Plaintiff was a
Presbyterian. Defendant was a member of the Presbytery. Judgment deposing
Mr. Miller. Depositions taken, North Carolina, Orange County, Upper
Hyco, 6th February, 1771, at house of Rev. Hugh McAden: Mrs. Elizabeth
Miles; Mrs. Sally McCoy (formerly Tolbert), sister of Elizabeth Miles;
Abraham Miles; John Lea, aged 45 years; Thomas Barnet and Alexander
Moore, Elders of Lower Hyco, and Hugh Barnet, Vestryman.
Litsler's Administrator vs. Hughes Administrator.--Chancery. Writ
dated. In 1765 James Hughes, of Staunton, Innholder, died intestate, leaving
Euphemia, Jane and Mary Hughes. David Stewart died, 1757. Bill for
title to a lot in Staunton bought by Litsler from James Hughes.
Henry Lang vs. James Young.--Chancery. Writ dated 28th August, 1768.
Joseph Lang, father of Henry, many years ago purchased a tract of land
from George Robinson, who was to take out patent in Joseph's name, but
it was actually issued in name of Samuel Lang, deceased, brother of Henry,
for half the tract. Samuel was of very poor intellect and quite an idiot.
Joseph died and left will dated 11th September, 1757, wherein he gave a part
of his land "The Welch Cabin" unto Samuel. James Young persuaded Samuel
to convey his land to him, in consideration that James paid him in
victuals, &c. Bill to set aside conveyance.
John Stewart was a tailor in Staunton in 1754.
MARCH, 1771 (C).
Richard Woods vs. William Kennedy.--Writ, 3d December, 1771.
Defendant lives in Botetourt.
Richard Woods vs. John Stewart.--Writ, 1st September, 1770.
Robert Reed vs. John Stuart.--Writ dated 15th January, 1770. Bond
dated 1765.
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William Robertson vs. James Anderson (Long Meadow).--Trespass,
James killed Robertson's fowls and hogs with ratsbane in 1767. James
Meek's deposition, November 1, 1768. He was at James Anderson's house
on Long Meadow. James wife was Elizabeth, and they had a daughter Jean.
William Robertson's wife was Lettice. Elizabeth was sister of William
Skillem and George Skillem(?). Verdict for plaintiff.
John Stewart vs. James Lockhart.--Writ 6th May, 1767. May Court
dismissed unless security for costs.
John Stuart vs. David Stuart's Executors.--On account, 1762 to 1768,
tailoring.
MAY, 1771. (A).
Sarah and Benjamin Harrison, Executors of Daniel Harrison, deceased,
vs. James Blair, John Graham, Jr. and Sr., Lanty Graham and John Vaub
("Graham" is spelled "Grimes").--Defendant. Writ, 1st September, 1770.
Bryan Kenny vs. John Stewart (of Middle River).--Case. Writ, 20th
March, 1770.
William Davis vs. Joseph Scott.--Writ, 23d November, 1771. "Scott is
now in Carolina, but expected in. Captain Ewing is his uncle, where he
resides when in Virginia."
MAY, 1771 (B).
Alexander Stewart vs. John Smith and Margaret, his wife, late Margaret
Clark.--Debt. Writ, 15th January, 1770. Bond dated 20th January, 1769.
Halbert McClure vs. Nathaniel McClure and James McClure.--Bill filed
March 1769. Nathaniel McClure, father of orator, left by will plantation to
James and Nathaniel McClure, his sons. Halbert was also a son(?). Widow
was Mary. James McClure went to Georgia(?). Nathaniel McClure's Sr.,
effects were set up at auction, at which time Nathaniel, Jr., was under age
and James was of age.
John Stewart vs. Sampson Mathews.--Chancery, Sampson Mathews is
brother-in-law to Randal Lockhart.
AUGUSTT, 1771 (A).
William Christell vs. John Archer.--Defendant affirms, 27th February,
1771, that John Stewart is very ill and he is likely to lose John's testimony.
Margaret Brown, executrix of John Brown, vs. John Stewart.--Debt.
Writ dated September, 1770.
Edmondson and Kennedy vs. Borden's Executors.--Chancery. John Hart
was an agent for Benjamin Borden.
NOVEMBER, 1771 (B).
Stevenson vs. McClung.--John Stewart, Borden's land, 21st June, 1771.
Henry King and Susanna, his wife, late Susanna Cochran, administratrix
of John Cochran, deceased, vs. John Smiley.--Defendant, in 1771, lives in
Botetourt.
Boone vs. Campbell et als.--Brice Hanna failed and ran away. Charles
Campbell, Alexander Moore, William Walker and James Walker were
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commissioners to have work done at New Providence Church in 1766. Brice
Hanna was contractor.
MARCH, 1772 (A).
Turk vs. Raferty.--Chancery. Writ 22d May, 1771. Thomas Turk and
Margaret (Mary), his wife, William Grove [USGenWeb Note: Glaves, Gleaves], Elizabeth
Grove, Michael Grove,
Easter Grove and Matthew Grove, infants, by Wm. Grove, their guardian,
complain. In 1760, father of oratrixes, Matthew Grove, died intestate,
leaving widow, Esther (since intermarried with Thomas Laferty), defendants.
Widow possessed herself of whole estate. Mary Turk and William Groves
were of age. Suit for account.
Stamps and Seaton vs. Israel Christian--Sci ifa. Defendant lives in
Botetourt, 1771.
James McGill vs. John McClure.--Slander. Writ, 1770. "Would hang as
high as Gilderoy." John declares that Archibald Campbell, of Caroline
County, is a material witness, and that as he is a single person and, from his
father's declaration, he cannot get the benefit of his evidence in the usual
way. Prays a commission. 10th March, 1772.
John Stewart (Taylor)--vs. George Mathews.--Debt. 1772. On account,
1760 ____, with David Stewart's estate. Bonds and other papers signed by
John.
MARCH, 1772 (B).
Edward Erwin vs. Benjamin Erwin.--Chancery. Writ, 1st April, 1771.
Plaintiff very aged and infirm, and defendant made him drunk and induced
him to sign a deed. Suit to annul.
Rebeccah Archer vs. John Archer.--Chancery. Writ 23d November, 1772.
Plaintiff and defendant have been married upwards of 30 years, and has
suffered most cruel usage from her husband. Prayer for separate
maintenance. Answer admits all drunkenness. "Whereas John Archer has abused
Rebekah, his wife, and denies his marriage to her, we, the under named
persons, do certify that we were eye and ear witnesses to ye above persons
being lawfully married in ye County Tiroon. Given under our hands, this
16th day of November, 1771. (Signed) James Sayers, Rebekah Sayers,
Hannah Sayers, Sarah Renick, Sampson Archer, Elizabeth (her x mark)
Stuart." Decree for separate maintenance, according to contract between the
parties, dated 7th March, 1772.
MARCH, 1772 (B).
Bowyer vs. Andrew Fitzpatrick.--Debt. Writ, 12th December, 1772.
"No inhabitant--gone to Carolina."
Robert Brown (of Henrico) vs. Dr. Wm. McClenachan.--Debt, On
account for drugs, 1760-1770. Writ, 20th March, 1771.
Elizabeth Crawford, an infant, by George Crawford, her next friend, vs.
John Archer.--Debt. Writ, 12th December, 1772.
William Clark vs. William McNabb. Debt. Writ, January, 1712.
Defendant lives in Botetourt.
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MAY, 1772.
Robert Lamme vs. William Hook.--Debt. 1769. Robert, son to Robert
Lamb.
AUGUST, 1772 (A ?).
James Scott vs. Mathew (alias) Tees Kuykendall.--Petition. Defendant
on South Branch, not found. Gone to Hampshire, 1770.
William Steel vs. Andrew Greer.--Case, 1770. Suit by John Ellis vs.
William Steele, late of County of Rowan (North Carolina), 1766 (Salisbury
District Court).
John Stewart vs. Jacob Lockhart's Executors.--Petition, 1769. Account
for tailoring in 1765.
Woods vs. Daniel O'Hara and Andrew Kinkead.--Debt. On bond dated
1762, 4th August. Andrew of Albemarle County.
AUGUST, 1772 (B).
Joseph Pearse (Peace) deposition, 8th April, 1771: Edward Sampson
kept school in the neighborhood of Captain Andrew Bird's and boarded with
Bird, and Thomas Moore's children went to him. He and Bird frequently
got drunk together, and had frequent frolics, when Bird became violent and
threatened to kill everybody. Joseph Reece was Bird's step-son.
Nevins and Wanock vs. Dr. John Watkins and Stephen Loy, Tanner.--
Bond to plaintiff (apothecaries), dated 1768. Writ dated 6th July, 1770.
Patterson vs. Gamwell.--John Patterson, son of John Patterson, Middle
River, 14th. June, 1770.
AUGUST, 1772 (C).
Edward Rutledge and Sarah, his wife, late Sarah Armstrong, vs. John
Archer.--Debt. Writ, 2d September, 1771. Bond dated 2d January, 1768.
NOVEMBER, 1772.
Turk vs. Turk.--James and Thomas Turk were brothers, April 3, 1772.
Debt on account during 1764-65, to 1771. James Turk's wife was Mary,
and they had a daughter, Elizabeth. Robert Turk deposes, 15th April, 1772.
James Turk paid out #10 for Elizabeth Finley's education in Carolina.
Thomas paid Henry Foster, husband of Elizabeth Finley, #40 out of his
father's estate.
MARCH, 1773 (B).
Jas. McClure vs. John Adair and Mary, his wife, late Mary O'Donnell.--
Trespass. Writ 24th August, 1772. For trespass by Mary on 10th
February 1771.
Thos. Matthews vs. Wm. Greg.--Debt petition. Writ, 24th August, 1772.
MARCH, 1773 (C).
John Madison vs. Robinson.--Chancery. Writ dated 26th March, 1767.
Defendants are James Montgomery and Mary, his wife, late Mary Robinson,
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widow of John Robinson, deceased. Elizabeth Robinson, an infant and
only daughter of said John Robinson, deceased, and Mary Montgomery.
James Robinson empowered his son John to buy 800 acres on Roanoke from
George Robinson, and patent taken out in John's name, but John to convey
a share to each of his brothers, according to James's' appointment. James
died and John made a conveyance to his brother, William, but never
conveyed to his brother Thomas. John died intestate in 1756, leaving a wife,
Mary, and one daughter, Elizabeth, an infant and widow who has married
James Montgomery. Thomas sold his right to Samuel Crockett and Crockett
to Madison. Answer of Elizabeth, an infant, sworn to 6th August, 1771.
James Gamble vs. James Ewing, Sr.--Petition. Writ, 28th May, 1772.
Defendant is son-in-law to Colonel Wilson.
MARCH, 1773 (D).
S. and G. Mathews vs. John Campbell.--Petition, Debt. Writ, 25th May,
1773. Defendant is son to Charles Campbell.
Elizabeth Wilson vs. John Francis and Mary, his wife.--Slander.
Elizabeth had a brother John. Elizabeth, daughter of Wm. Wilson(?).
Charles Tees vs. Wm. (father) and James (son) Whitesides.--Chancery.
1772. Charles was in debt to Wm., who left the Colony and empowered
James, his son, to collect. Charles paid James, but Wm. and James
afterwards got judgment.
John Risk, Jr., vs. James Risk,--Chancery. Writ, 1st April, 1771. In
1763, John Risk bought land on Calf pasture from James Risk, and
afterwards gave it to his son, John, orator here. James died without making
title, leaving his son and heir, James, defendant here, an infant. Prayer for
deed.
David Sayers, Jr., vs. Robert Sayers, son and adininistrator of Robert
Sayers, deceased.--Debt on bond dated December, 1752. Writ dated 17th
June, 1765.
MAY, 1773 (A).
Col. John Smith vs. McCaul & Co.--Chancery, 1771. In 1765 orator was
in prison for debt, when William Crow agreed to pay the debt and satisfy all
claims between them if orator would convey to Crow his tract of land, which
orator agreed to do, and executed bond to Crow to that effect, but on account
of his old age and infirmities Crow took advantage of him and assigned bond
to McCaul & Co., who got judgment. Bill to annul the judgment and bond
for fraud. George Smith testifies that in 1765 witness and Jonathan Smith
were in Crow's store, and each bought a suit of clothes, which Col. John
Smith told Crow to charge to his account. John Madison, of Botetourt,
1773. Luke Bowyer, of Botetourt, 1773. Notice to take depositions given
by Crow April 30, 1773, to Col. John Smith and his son, James. Deposition
of Abraham Smith; that his father, John Smith.
MAY, 1773 (B).
John Anderson vs. S. Mathews, Mathew and James Lockhart.--Chancery
writ, 29th June, 1769. James Lockhart was Sampson Mathews's
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father-in-law, in 1765. Orator became joint security with Mathews on bond
of James Lockhart and Randall Lockhart for collection of public levy in
1765; sometime after securities asked G. Jones and P. Hog to liquidate the
account of the Lockharts, when a considerable defalcation was found.
Patrick Lockhart was son to James. James Allen was son-in-law of John
Anderson. Robert Bratton, aged 60 years, 20th May, 1772. Silas Hart,
aged 50 years and upwards, 20th May, 1772. Randall Lockhart was son
to James. William Crow, aged 30 years and upwards, 22d August, 1772.
James Allen's deposition taken in Botetourt, 1771. Hugh Allen was James's
brother.
MAY, 1773 (C).
Andrew Johnston vs. Alexander Wright.--Chancery writ, 20th August,
1766. In 174__ orator and Charles Dick, of Fredericksburg, and Alexander
Wright entered into partnership to conduct a store at Augusta County Court
House. The business was continued until 1751, when it was dissolved.
Orator carried on the business, but became involved, and in order to avoid
prison he went to Carolina, leaving his books in defendant's possession.
Wright cheated him and by indulgence of his creditors he returned to
Virginia.
Thomas Meek vs. Michael Reiny.--Debt. Mary Sharp was daughter of
John Meek and sister of plaintiff. Her deposition taken 1772; also Wm.
Meek was plaintiff's brother.
AUGUST, 1773 (A).
Scathorn vs. Harrison Rutherford.--Capt. Mathew Harrison was in Winchester
in 1769, and requested Joseph Scathorn to go with him to the Plains,
where he would give Joseph land.
Arthur Johnston lived on Roanoke of Cook's Creek, which he desires to
be divided between his two sons, John and Andrew. Capt. Dan Smith was
chosen guardian of John, who married before he arrived at full age, when
his guardian and stepfather gave him his moiety, which was where his
stepfather Greeg lived, who moved off in consequence, and then John sold part
to William Bowyer.
Daniel Smith vs. Wm. Bowyer.--Chancery writ, 19th December, 1772.
Bond of Wm. Bowyer to Wm. Gregg, to convey to him land on headsprings
of Hunter's Gully (Cook's Creek), which he bought of John Johnson;
dated 1767. Assigned by Gregg to Robert Hill, 1768. Assigned by
Hill to Wm. Bowyer, 1772. In 1759 Arthur Johnston died, with will proved
in Augusta, devising lands to his sons, John and Andrew, adjoining the late
Daniel Harrison, deceased. Arthur's widow, Margaret, married Wm. Gregg.
Thomas Turk vs. James Turk.--Case writ, 22d August, 1772. Deed by
Thomas Turk, 7th April, 1758, apprenticing his daughter, Elizabeth Turk,
to James Turk. Elizabeth is aged 5 years and 2 months.
Samuel Woods vs. David Claxton and Sarah, his wife, formerly Sarah
Campbell.--Debt. Writ dated 25th May, 1773. Account vs. Sarah dated
1770, August 16.
Andrew Wilson vs. James Alexander.--Case writ, 18th February, 1773
Defendant a reedmaker, and gone to Greenbryer.
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NOVEMBER, 1773 (A).
Ralph Laverty vs. John Estill.--Debt. Writ dated 1770. Contract of
rental between plaintiff and defendant, dated 1765. Ralph rented to John
land belonging to Ralph's stepdaughter, which belonged to Robert Graham,
deceased. Ralph married Robert's widow(?).
Mathews vs. Henry Pickle.--Debt. Writ, 15th June, 1773. Defendant
gone to Carolina.
Mills vs. Neely.--Bond by Dr. John Neilly and Robt. Anderson to Sheriff
of Botetourt, dated 9th April, 1773. Witness, Lettice Breckenridge.
Woods vs. Dr. Wm. McClenachan.--Writ, 1772. Officer was kept off by
force of arms for several years.
NOVEMBER, 1773 (B).
Joseph Bell vs. William Hanna.--Answer of Hanna to bill of injunction.
The defendant had no title to the slave, because the slave had promised
Hanna in Ireland not to demand or receive any freedom dues.
Blair vs. Blair.--John Blair, Jr., Esq., administrator of James Blair (late
of City of Williamsburg), who died intestate, complains of James Blair of
Augusta County. Filed December,1771. "Not found."
AUGUST, 1773 (B).
Briggs vs. Robinson.--Debt on bond dated 31st August, 1767, by Isaac
Robinson, of Augusta, to David Briggs, of King George County. Writ dated
25th May, 1773. Returned, "The defendant is dead." (Signed) Danl. Smith.
Wm. Bowyer vs. Wm. Henderson (son of Wm., deceased).--Assignment.
Writ, 25th May, 1773. Defendant lives in Greenbrier. Account running
1765-1773.
Wm. Bowyer vs. Wm. Fowler (son to Robert).--Debt on bond, 17th May,
1773. Writ dated 25th May, 1773.
David Briggs vs. Joel Robinson.--Debt. Writ dated 25th May, 1773. He
(defendant) lives in Hampshire County.
Beard vs. Dickinson.--Debt, Writ dated 14th September, 1767. John
Dickinson, only son and heir-at-law of Adam Dickinson, deceased.
Wm. Bowyer vs. Lame James Givens.--Debt. Writ dated 25th May, 1773.
Wm. Bowyer vs. John Montgomerie (Brock's Gap).--Case writ, 15th
June, 1773. Defendant gone to Carolina.
John Gratton vs. Benjamin Scott.--Debt. Writ, 15th June, 1773.
Defendant lives in Hampshire.
Reuben Harrison vs. Robert Williams and John Phillips.--Debt. Writ
dated 28th June, 1773. Note to Reuben dated 31st October, 1764, for #13.
Samuel Woods vs. Ignatius Howard--Debt. Writ, 19th April, 1773.
Defendant gone to Greenbrier.
MARCH, 1774 (A).
Bowyer vs. Stroud.--"Peter Stroud is dead." 28th August, 1773.
William Bowyer vs. Charles Parsons.--Debt. Writ, 28th August, 1773.
"Defendant is gone to the New County."
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George Wilson vs. John Davis.--A and B writ, 25th November 1773.
"Defendant lives at Monongahela," (?) &c.
MARCH, 1774 (C).
Rev. John Jones vs. Rev. Adam Smith.--Petition. Writ executed June
19, 1774. Account is as follows: 1773, Rev. Adam Smith, debtor, to the
Rev. John Jones: To my fee for the marriage of Wm. Elliott, within the
Parish whereof I am rector, which you received, #0, 7, 6; the same of Wm.
Young, #0, 7, 6; the same of Daniel Taylor, #1, 0, 0; the same of James
Patton, #0, 7, 6. William Elliott married a daughter of Joseph Wahub
(Wachub), in February, 1773, at Alexander Hamilton's.
Wm. Edmonson, heir-at-law of John Edmonson, deceased, and Wm. Kennedy,
heir-at-law of Joseph Kennedy, deceased, vs. Silas Hart, heir-at-law
of John Hart and executor of Benjamin Borden.--Chancery writ, 24th
August, 1772. John Hart was agent of Benjamin, Jr., and Benjamin sold
land to John Hart, who sold to John E. and Joseph K. Bill for title.
Thomas Madison vs. Henry Reaburn.--Petition. Writ dated 22d September,
1773. Defendant is son-in-law to Wm. Christal, and lives in Rotetourt.
MAY, 1774 (A).
Brown vs. Brown.--Chancery writ dated 1st April, 1771. Robert Brown
and Rebecca Brown, late Rebecca Gardner, formerly the wife of Thomas
Gardner, deceased, and Francis Gardner, eldest son and heir-at-law of said
Thomas Gardner, orators. In 1763, Thomas Gardner and John Brown purchased
a tract of land from John Coulter, in Beverly Manor. Deeds were
made in September, 1763. Shortly after, Thomas Gardner died intestate,
leaving above widow and son and heir. John Brown entered and took
possession by survivorship and died, devising the land to his sons John and
Hugh, with provision that his son James should make a deed to his brothers.
It is charged that John Brown and Thomas Gardner agreed there should be
no survivorship. Prayer for division. John, Jr., was younger brother of
Hugh Brown. Hugh was infant at his father's death. John was not 15
years old at his father's death.
Beard vs. Abraham Lincoln.--Note dated June, 1772. Defendant of
Linville's Creek.
John Frazier vs. David Frazier.--Case writ, 26th February, 1773. Defendant
is gone to New River.
Brown vs. Pattison.--Chancery writ, 29th March, 1769. James Brown
and Jane, his wife, late Jane Crawford, daughter of James Crawford, deceased,
oratrix's father, died, 1751, possessed of considerable estate, intestate,
leaving widow and two children, to wit, oratrix and her brother, James.
Widow Elizabeth, Robert Patterson and George Anderson qualified administrators.
Orator and oratrix married in July, 1769. Prayer for settlement.
Patrick Crawford was brother of James. deceased. Elizabeth (widow) was
Elizabeth Robertson, sister of William Robertson.
Samuel Ewing vs. Robert Sayers, eldest son and heir of Alexander Sayers,
deceased, vs. James Buchanan.--Chancery writ, 28th August, 1767. Defendant
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bought land in 1755 on New River, where Humberstone Lyon was then
living.
Wm. Bowyer vs. Henry Pickle, Jr.--Case writ, 18th June, 1773. Defendant
gone to Carolina.
Richard Harvie vs. Wm. McClenachan.--Writ, 22d March, 1774. "Defendant
is dead." Writ dated 25th September, 1773 and 19th February,
1774. "Kept off by force of arms."
Burr Harrison vs. Valentine Sevier.--Debt. Writ 25th November, 1773.
"Not found."
AUGUST, 1774.
Ramsey vs. McClure.--Chancery writ, 25th May, 1773. In 1769, John
Ramsey, Jr. and Hugh McClure bought land in Beverly Manor and heard
that James Hunter of King George had bought the remainder of the Manor
not sold and had employed James Kennerley to look out for purchasers.
James Ramsey and John Ramsey were brothers and sons of John Ramsey.
James Black and John Black were brothers.
Harris vs. Harris.--James Harris, alias Harrison.
MARCH, 1776.
William Bowyer vs. Thomas Morrow.--Petition, 18th June, 1773.
Defendant is gone to Greenbrier.
Wm. Bowyer vs. Joseph Campbell, son to Charles.--25th May, 1773.
Wm. Bowyer vs. Mathew (Martin) Cockendale.--18th June, 1773.
Defendant gone to Tyger's Valley.
Wm. Allison vs. Breeding.--Bond dated 20th April, 1771, by John Bryan
and John Braiding to Wm. Allison. John Brading (son of Bryan) and his
sons, Bryan Brading, Jr. and John Brading, Jr. Memo: Bryan Brading, Jr.
and John Brading, Jr., are sons of John Brading.
MAY, 1778 (A).
David Boson vs. Abraham Haines.--21st August, 1777. Defendant is a
soldier at Fort Randolph.
Carlyle vs. George Benston.--Bond by George of Summerset County,
Maryland, to Robert Carlyle of Greenbrier and Botetourt County, Virginia,
25th May, 1772. Defendant is in the service.
MAY, 1778 (B).
Benjamin Harrison vs. Michael Law--Qui tam., 19th August, 1774.
MAY, 1778 (C).
Stewart vs. George Taylor.--21st August, 1777. Defendant lives in
Amherst.
Wilson vs. McCreery's Executors--May, 1772, George Willson's wife
was Elizabeth, daughter of John McCreery.
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