AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH IRISH IN VIRGINIA *************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************** Kingkade rose up and looking out saw two men which, to the best of her knowledge, she says was Robert Nox and William Hamilton, dressed in women's clothes, on which she asked what they wanted, they making no answer, ran against the door and made several attempts to beat it open, but finding they could not, they pulled a table cloth out of the window, or hole in the house, and after tearing it to pieces, went off. As the said John Kingkade and wife, fearing they did intend some harm to their estate, or lives, and will still pursue their intended wickedness, these are, in his Majesty's name, to command you to take the said Robert Nox and William Hamilton and bring them before me, or some other justice of the peace for this County to answer the said complaint. Fail not to execute this warrant at your peril, and make due return thereof. Given under my hand this 21st day of April, 1766. (Signed) William Bowyer. To any sworn officer to execute and return. MARCH, 1767. Thomas Dun, debtor to John Brown.--Living at John Draper's on headwaters of Peek Creek. Campbell vs. Kinkead.--The Rev. John Kinkead, debtor to John Campbell. March 1, 1766, Sundries; cash lent to Mrs. Kinkead. Reed and Johnson vs. Jones.--Rev. John Jones, debtor, 1765-1766. John Henderson's Estate, debtor to William Fleming.--1764. MAY, 1763 (B). Felix Gilbert, debtor to John Bowyer. To the Board of your storekeeper, Thomas Bowyer, from the 1st December, 1758, to the 1st of August, 1760, being one year and eight months, at £15. To three months do. of your other storekeeper, James McDowell, at £15 per annum. NOVEMBER, 1767 (B). 1764.--Michael Harper, debtor to William Christian. August 23, to James Bodkin; August 27, to Abram Hempenstall; to David Fraime; to Vance and Doake; to Lieut. William McCutcheon; to Edward Hynds; August 30, to Lieut. William McCutcheon; to James McCutcheon; to John Millar; to Thomas Rhoads; to William Black; September 4, to Jean Graham; to Francis Evick for funeral expenses. Contra: 1764, September 4, by 42 days in service, at 1/6; by part of John Miller's order rejected; by part of Rhoads' order rejected; by part of William Black's order rejected; by part of Jean Graham's order rejected; by bounty. MAY, 1767 (B). Findley vs. Lewis.--Col. John Lewis to Robert Findlay, debtor. 1752, December 13, sundries to ye Dutchman, to yourself, per Mrs. Peggey, per self, to Mr. John, to ye boy, per Mrs. Peggey, at Mr. Cunningham's, at Mr. Williams's, at Mr. Brown's, at Mr. Cunningham's, your assumtion for John Stoffelmier, your assumtion for George Baer, one satikis, cash lent at Mr. Long's. Contra: By 1800 of said (8d) nails. 474 Quarles vs. Thompson.--To Mr. John Thompson, Tinkling Springs. Sir: I would very freely, according to your request, have sent you the money for the proven account if I had had it, but I have it not at present, but as soon as I possibly can get it, depend on it I'll bring, or send, to you. This from your friend and humble servant. (Signed) Edward Thompson. December the 21st, 1765. Hill vs. McCormack.--Sir: Please to pay Appleona Wall three pounds ten shillings when my pay comes to your hand, and oblige, your humble servant. (Signed) Daniel (?) McCormick.- To Capt. David Robinson. August 11, 1764. Stephenson vs. McClenachan.--We promise to pay to John McVea, etc., to be paid against the time I receive the first of my pay for ranging, etc. (Signed) Josias (mark) Fugett, George Anderson. 23d April, 1764. Assigned, 23d April, 1764, to Adam Stephenson. Received of Alexander McClenachan £1.5.3 in part of ye within this 4th day of December, 1765. Alexander McClenachan, debtor. To your assumption to pay me out of Josiah Fugett's pay £3.15.0. Credit, by cash in part, £1,5. NOVEMBER, 1767 (B). Harper vs. Christian.--Capt. William Christian, debtor to Mathew Harper, administrator to Michael Harper. To his bounty as a soldier, £2; to his pay as a soldier, £0.19.0. Credit, by cash paid Francis Evick for funeral charges, £1.5.0. NOVEMBER, 1764. Crawford vs. Cassety.--Deposition in Rowan County, North Carolina, of George Felton, relating to a contract in 1761 of James Huston and James Crawford, to rent a plantation in Augusta from Jonas Henderson. They engaged Thomas Cassety to crop it, which he failed to do. Dated, 15th October, 1764. Herron vs. Harrison (Samuel Harrison vs. Alexander Herron).--Alexander Herron's answer says: That complainant removed from the province of ____ at the time and for the purpose mentioned in his bill, and moved to Virginia and settled on Linville's Creek, where he took up 400 acres. Some time afterwards defendant came to Virginia, and hearing of complainant, proceeded to that settlement, thinking that as they were acquainted in the government from which they removed, complainant could direct him to a convenient tract of land. Complainant allowed him to take up an entry of his own of 200 acres, adjoining his own land. At that time the best lands on the creek could be purchased for £3 per hundred acres. That at the time of Braddock's defeat complainant took it into his head to remove to Carolina, Robert Harrison was complainant's nephew. JUNE, 1764 (B). Fillbrick vs. Bullett.--1762, July 15. Capt. Thomas Bullett, in account with Henry Fillbrick, debtor. To serving in your company as a soldier from this date till the 8th day of December, being 146 days, at 8d per day, £4.17.4; to a suit of regimental clothes, with a hat, shirt, shoes, and stockings. E: 475 Excepted. (Signed) Henry Fillbrick. Augusta County, to wit: Henry Fillbrick complains of Thomas Bullett, gent, etc,, for that whereas the said defendant on the ____ day of ____, 1762, at the County aforesaid, was indebted to the plaintiff, etc., for certain work, labor, and services by the plaintiff in the vocation and employment of a soldier, etc., under the command and by the special appointment and direction of the said defendant, as Captain of the company in the Virginia Regiment, into which the plaintiff was duly enlisted, and being so indebted, etc. And whereas, the said plaintiff, on the 17th day of May, 1762, at the County aforesaid, was duly enlisted as a soldier to serve in the Virginia Regiment, and was drafted into the company commanded by said Bullett as Captain, by virtue whereof and by the laws and customs of the army and the particular establishment and regulations of the said regiment, he, the said Thomas, became bound to pay unto the said plaintiff, at the rate of eight pence for each day that he served in his company as a soldier, and also to give and deliver unto him one complete suit of clothes, or wearing apparel, according to the uniform of the same regiment. Plaintiff says he served from ____ to ____. Defendant failed to pay and is sued. NOVEMBER, 1762 (A). Kenny vs. Smith.--Col. John Smith to John Kenny, debtor. 1760, to my wages four months under your command, £4. Sworn to by John Kenny, 26th May, 1762. NOVEMBER, 1762. Cowdon & Co. vs. Grant.--1761. Debtor, William Grant, late of the Virginia Regiment, to Samuel Cowdon & Co., June to July, account for rum, punch, bumbo, julip, whiskey, sangoree, £2.17.6. Margaret Woods vs. Thomas Loyd.--Attachment on ground that Thomas has privately removed himself out of this County, or so absconds, etc. 3d September, 1762, executed on medicines; on Loyd's estate in land of James Hargrave. NOVEMBER, 1762 (A). Ball vs. Hamilton.--This bill bindeth me, John Hamilton, of Augusta, in Virginia, trader, etc., unto William Ball, of Philadelphia. NOVEMBER, 1762. Sayers vs. Baskins.--William Baskins to Alexander Sayers, debtor. To your pay as soldier in my company at Fort Ligonier from December till 1st March, 90 days, £4.10.0, paid you twice. (Signed) Alexander Sayers. Augusta, 18th February, 1762. AUGUST, 1762. Stuart vs. Lusk.--17th June, 1757. Received of James Hall, £2.5.0, part of County dues, 1753 and 1754. 25th November, 1754, received of Robert Hall, on account of his father's quit rents for year 1754. 476 NOVEMBER, 1762 (A). Davis vs. Cowdon.--1761. Mr. Samuel Cowdon & Co. to Thomas Davis, debtor. To ferrying twelve wagons twice at New River, 24 times at 5/9 per time, £6.18.0; to one man and three horses twice, £0.5.0; to James Leister one horse four times, £0.3.4; to Samuet Cowdon one horse six times, £0.5.0. AUGUST, 1762. Robert Stevenson, Calfpasture, debtor to John Given.--1757. To sundries at Lafferty's Fort. Herring vs. Fulton.--(Letter) To Mr. John Madison, These. Sir: As to a school in our neighborhood, it is entirely over. We did all we could, but every project has failed. We could get scholars, but no one would board save William Henderson, and he was not willing to take my son, although I kept his son since fall. I am sorry for our disappointment. If we could have kept Mr. Dalhouse one year longer, perhaps my son could supply his place. The offer you made him as to his wages he does not stand upon so much as the boarding of brother, which he will have to go whither he will. Sir, I wish you could agree with Mr. Dalhouse. I hope you are satisfied in ye progress in learning your son has made while here. You know the charge and inconvenience of sending children abroad. But I am not to persuade you to anything. As to my charge for keeping your son, it shall be as small as you please. He knows his entertainment was mean, but we did the best we could. Pray let me have answer by the bearer. I am in haste; the boys (?) are waiting. Sir, your very humble servant. (Signed) Edward Hall. April, 1762. Smith vs. Leister's Administrator, James Leister, debtor.--1759. To ye half of three months and half's work at 40/, £3.10.0; to ye use of my horse and saddle from Cristeen to Staunton ye half, £1.0.0; to lining your coat and jacket by my wife, £0.4.6. Credit, by four pans of glass, at 1/, £0.4.0. MAY, 1763 (B). Heath vs. Blagg.--Henry Heath vs. Capt. John Blagg.--1761, to Daniel Mingus, per Robert Flude, per John Martin; per servant; to Larey; your order to Edw. Larry; to Margaret; to Sergt. Creaugh per verbal order; to your order to Edw. Larry; sent by John Cain. 1761, to your order to Jos. Hix; to your order to Benj. Norwood; to credit Sergt. John Creaugh; to your order to Jude Ellson; to your order to Bonny and McIntire; to your order to Wm. Brumley; to your order to Abram Childers; to your order to Edward Childs; to rum to the butchers; per Cain; by Jas. Butler; by John McVicker; by Scot; per token of your keys; by Brown; per Butler to fishermen; per token of your keys; per Brown; per Mr. Long's order. Credit Nancy Warrener per verbal order; to butchers; to Sukey; to Sukey; to Sukey; per Nancy Warrener per token of snuffbox; per Jonas; to Sukey; delivered by John Murray; delivered by same; to Sukey; per Mr. Alex. Love; to Lieut. Bonner per verbal order; Club for yourself and Lieut. John Lawson; per Cliffton to Kane; to club with Lieut. William Fleming; to your assumption for Thomas Drummer. 1762, for Sukey; per Hannah; to cash paid Widow 477 Tosh for you; for Sukey; for Sukey; on Mr. William Murray's caty. night. To your account at Winchester: To sundry orders to the soldiers, viz: 1762, July 15, to your order to William Adams for half pint rum; to Bradburry, Minzie, and Richardson, half pint rum each; to your order to John Kane. July 24, to your order to Serg. John Creaugh; to your order to Jenkins and Null. July 27, to your order to James Bradbury; to your order to Thomas Hall. July 29, to your order to Edmond Larrey. July 31, to your order to John Grant; to your order to Abram Childers. August 2, to your order to Callan and Harrington; to Thomas Hall; to your order to John Gahagan. August 3, to your order to John Jenkins; to your order to John Gahagan. August 5, to your order to John Reeves (twice); to your order to John Caine. August 7, to your order to Samuel Shaw and Reeves; to your order to Thomas Neill. August 10, to your order to Edmond Larrey. August 15, to your order to Joseph Hix. August 20, to your order to Edward Childers; to your order to Harrington, Richardson and Jones. August 22, to your order to Edward Childs. August 29, to your order to Daniel McIntire and Childs. August 30, to your order to Jenkins and Neill; to your order to Jeremiah Harrington, to your order to George Reed; to your order to Terrall and Robertson; to your order to William Thorp; to your order to William Brock; to your order to Jenkins and Neill; to your order to Norwood, Brumley and Caine. August 31, to your order to Abram Shaw, ditto William Wright; (From Wright's name the date is 1761, but should be 1762.) to your order to Joseph Hughes, ditto William Broke (twice); to Samuel Jackios; to your order to Terrence Sweeney. September 1, to your order to Robert Stewart, ditto Ann Thomas; to your order to Edward Carter. September 2, to your order to Elizabeth Callson, ditto William Cliffton; to your order to William Brock, ditto Robert Sinkfield; to your order to William McAnulty. September 3, to your order to Brumley and Thorp. September 4, to your order to Jonathan Hawkins; to your order to Daniel McIntire; to Harrington and Cullon; to your order to Robert Sinkfield, do. Edward Childs; to your order to James Williams, do. John Wilson; to your order to John Arnold, do. George Hill; to your order to Wentworth Allden; to your order to Henry Cowden; to your order to Thomas Harden; to your order to Cole, Gahagan, Bonney and Mingus. September 5, to your order to Benjamin Norwood. September 6, to your order to Nathaniel Barret and William Thorp. September 7, to your order to Thomas Hardy. September 8, to your order to Michael Gill. September 9, to your order to Thomas Hall, Thomas Thorp, and Barret; to your order to Bradburry and Mingus; to your order to William Cole, William Colson, Emanuel Anthony. September 10, to your order to Jude Ellson. September 11, to your order to Col. Moore's man. September 12, to your order to James Lowery. September 13, to your order to Wentworth Aldin, Norwood and Hughes; to your order to Joseph Hix, Lowery, and Robertson. September 14, to your order to James Williams, Lowery, and Bryan; to your order to Henry Emberson, Charles Travis; to your order to Richardson and Norwood, Joseph Hix; to your order to William Thorp, Daniel McIntire. September 15, to your order to Daniel McIntire and Robertson. September 16, to your order to Bryan and Cole, Elizabeth Colson. September 17, to your order to Bat Rann, Norwood and Ellston; to your order to Wright and Harrington, Robertson and Cole. September 20, to your order to Joseph Hix, Austen Brumley; to your order to 478 Abot and Norwood. September 21, to your order to Wright and Richardson, Bat Rann. September 22, to your order to Brumley and Harrington; to your order to Daniel McIntire, Lowery and Callan; to your order to Bat Runn, McVicker and Robertson; to your order to Rann and Norwood. September 24, to your order to Thomas and Austin Brumley, William Brumley. September 26, to your order to Hughes, Ellston, Harrington; to your order to Thorp and William; to your order to Abot and Wright. September 27, to your order to Richardson Austin, and Thomas Brumley; to your order to Calan and Harrington. October 2, to your order to Joseph Hix. October 29, to your order to James Butler. October 30, to your order to Joseph Hix, Robert Burns, John Callan; to your order to Thomas Thorp, John Cotter, Robert Burns. October 31, to your order to Reeves Jackaway and Brock, Lowery and Childs; to your order to Stephen Conner, John Callan; to your order to Edward Gills; to your order to James Downey, William Calston; to your order to Jonathan Hawkins; to your order to Colonel Waddle's man, John Cotter; to your order to Grant Harrington and Wright. The deposition of Mr. David Long, before William Preston, 25th February, 1763: That at Fort Lewis, at the return of the regiment after the campaign of 1761, Captain Blagg sent for the deponent, who came to where Captain Blagg was settling an account with John Skelton, clerk, to the said Henry Heath, for his (Captain Blagg's) mess. By which settlement it appeared that said deponent's part in said mess amounted to £5.10.0, which he desired Skelton to charge to him and that he would settle with him for it, which Skelton agreed to. After which the deponent always looked upon himself accountable to Mr. Heath for the charge, and that Captain Blagg did not charge said deponent with the above sum in his accounts on their settlement, and further saith not. (Signed) David Long. NOVEMBER, 1762. On demand we, the subscribers, of Augusta County, do promise to pay William Stamps, of Bedford County, the sum of seventeen shilling and seven pence, etc., 14th July, 1762. (Signed) James Mere (Mese), John Lewis. Test, Francis Thorp. Jacob Kinney's account for the courthouse bell, Richmond.--1796, February 12. Mr. Jacob Kinney to John Taylor, debtor. A large bell for the use of the courthouse, Staunton, weighing 143 ton, at 3/, £21.9.0; oak head stock and letting the Crown into the same, £0.12.0; bolts, screws and other iron work to mount the same, £2.2.0; total, £24.3.0. Carriage, 11/. Received payment by the hands of Gamble and Temple. (Signed) John Taylor. Printed circular, dated Richmond, January 20th, 1796: John Taylor, coppersmith, from Liverpool, returns his sincere thanks to a generous public for the very great encouragement given him in the making of his strong copper stills (and describes their advantages). COUNTY COURT. ORIGINAL PETITIONS AND ORDERS. Bundle marked "Old papers not belonging to the office--Old patents, deeds, etc." 479 24th September, 1793.--Between Nathaniel Wilkinson, John Carter Littlepage and John Oliver, of first part, and John Hanger, of second part. Parties of first have sold to second (consideration, £10) one ticket, No. 52, for a lot of half an acre in the town of Hot Bath, established by an Act of Assembly at the Hot Springs, in Bath County. Drawing took place, 14th July, last, and John Hanger drew lot 38. Test: James William Mathews, Charles Tyler, Elijah Tenny, Benjamin Dickenson, Simon Gillespey. Old papers, etc., vid p. 74 supra. Arbitration bond between Joseph Byers, William Long, and Jane Blair, dated 1796. Report of Commissioners dividing land sold by Robert McCutchan to John Blair, and by him devised to his three sisters, Elizabeth, Mary and Jane. Elizabeth married Joseph Byers, Mary married William Long. Jacksonville, Ill., 7th January, 1833. Letter by Nancy W. Horn, recommending Rev. Reddick Horn, whose daughter married Abram N. Mills, who has another wife in Virginia. Letter of John George Butler (1800). Grant to George Young, private, 1786, of land for military service, by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, transferred by George to James Seawright. John Culbert, of County Donegal, Ireland, to Andrew Erwin.--Power of Attorney to collect from James Lockhart, executor of William Buchanan. Agreement between David Long and John Brown, cordwinder and servant of David, 1758. John agrees to make 200 pairs shoes (men's and women's) and six pairs boots, and to serve in any company of rangers. Letter of Andrew Lewis, 1755. Bundle marked "Old deeds, wills, etc.," County Court. Alexander Elliott and Ann Conway, his wife, to William Anderson, power of attorney to make deed and settlement with James Brent. Bundle marked "Deeds not fully proved," County Court, 1710.--Carter, Peter Randolph, and Munford Beverley, agreement. Bundle of old papers unmarked, County Court.--Sarah, wife of Ezekiel Gilliam. Margaret, wife of Samuel Davidson. Ann, wife of ____ Barnet. Rebecca, wife of Joseph Forgay. Ruth, wife of John Davidson. Mary, wife of ____ McKnight. Rachel, wife of ____ McKnight. Bundle of old papers unmarked, County Court.--John Alor and Mary, of Alethorp County, Georgia. John Hannan and Barbara, of Wilkes County, Georgia. Henry Poss (Pass) and Catharine, of Wilkes County, Georgia. Christian Poss and Susanna, of Wilkes County, Georgia. George Groan and Mardalene, of Wilkes County, Georgia. Lawrence Groan and Mary, of Wilkes County, Georgia. Children and legal representatives, heirs and coporceners of Anthony Aylor, of Augusta County, deceased, to Phillip Zimmerman, of Lincoln County, Georgia, power of attorney, dated 1802. Capt. James Frazier's return of officers.--To ye Worshipful Court of Augusta County: At the last regimental court martial, held at Mr. Peter Hanger's, where I resigned my commission, I received orders from that Court to divide my company, which consisted of one hundred and twenty men, rank and file. I had appointed a day for that purpose, and when ye people was convened, we proceeded to divide ye list into two companies, 480 which was done, and each company did proceed to choose their officers by ballot. Ye party belonging to ye South River, etc., have chosen: Alexander Hall, captain; Andrew Fulton, lieutenant; Andrew Steel, junior ensign. And ye other party, consisting of ye Long Meadow and Chritian's Creek, in ye same manner elected their officers. Ye persons chosen for that purpose is as follows: Thomas Calbreth, captain; Robert Graham, lieutenant; Patterson Thomson, ensign. The above persons are recommended to this Worshipful Court of Augusta County, now sitting, so if it may consist with your wisdom to recommend ye above commissions. (Signed) James Frazier Captain. This 16th of December, 1794. DECEMBER, 1790. List of present justices. George Moffett, William Bowyer, Elijah McClenachan, Alexander St. Clair, Alexander Robertson, Thomas Hughart, Joseph Bell, John Tate, David Stephenson, Richard Mathews, Robert Porterfield, John McKemy, dead, James Ramsey, Robert Douthat, James Searight, James Berry, William McPheeters, James Steel (refused to act since he was sheriff), Samuel Vance, in Bath County; John Wilson, in Bath County; Charles Cameron, in Bath County; Robert Gamble, Richmond; Alexander Crawford, Rockbridge County; Alexander Gibson, Alexander Nelson, Joseph Bell, Jr., William Moffett, James Poage, Kentucky. A list of the names and order of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Augusta, as they stand in the commisison dated, March 24, 1778, viz: Thomas Adams, John Poage, Alexander McClenachan, Alexander Robertson, John Lewis, William McPheeters, Peter Hanger, John Dickinson, George Moffett, William Bowyer, Thomas Hughart, Alexander St. Clair, James Steel, Samuel Vance, John Christian, Sampson Mathews, Michael Bowyer, Elijah McClenachan, John Kinkade, James Tate, John McCreery, James Bell, John Wilson. Additional commission, dated 28th April, 1785: David Stephenson, James Crawford, Jr., Jacob Warrick, Robert Gamble, Robert Porterfield, Richard Mathews, James Davis, James Searight, John McKeemy. Additional commisison, dated 3d November, 1788: Alexander Nelson, James Searight, John White, John Lewis, Robert Douthat, William Moffett, James Berry, Joseph Bell, Jr., James Poage, John Peebles. Additional commission, 13th June, 1786: Zachariah Johnston, James Ramsey, James P. Cocke, James Stephenson, Alexander Gibson, Moses Hinkle. Inquisition from Escheator of Rockingham. This indenture of an inquisition taken and made in pursuance of an Act, entitled an Act concerning Escheators at the Court House of Rockingham County, on Tuesday, the 26th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1796, of and concerning a certain piece, etc., of land commonly known and called by the name of the late Rev. Thomas Jackson, deceased, containing 230 acres, etc., in Rockingham County, on the waters of Linwell's Creek and Muddy Creek, which was first granted by patent, dated 27th June, 1764, to William Sample and by him conveyed to said Thomas Jackson by deeds, 15th May, 1770. Between Mathew Gambill, Escheator, and James Curry, William Herring, Benjamin Harrison, John Rice, Reuben Harrison, John Herdman, George Baxter, Richard Ragan, Samuel McWilliams, Jonathan Shipman, Benjamin Smith, James Burgess, George Sittes, Thomas Shanklin, John Lincoln. William Cravens, jurors, CR--Vol. 1 16 481 who, etc., do say that the aforesaid Thomas Jackson was, in his lifetime, and the time of his death, seized, etc., of the aforesaid tract, etc. That he died intestate and no person has claimed the land either as lineal or collateral heir and it is escheatable. Signed by all the jurors. Copy of the will of Samuel Woods, dated 8th January, 1781. I, Samuel Woods, of the County of Amherst, Rockfish Settlement. To wife, Sarah, land purchased of Thomas Patton. To eldest son, James, 350 acres in Albemarle, joining Henry Kerr and Alexander Fretwell. To son, William (infant), two tracts in Amherst, joining Rockfish Meeting House, formerly the property of William Patton and William Crow; and mill property, formerly belonging to Robert and Edward Stephenson, David Black (Clack, Clark?), William Clark, and Langsdon Depriest. To three youngest daughters, to be schooled. To five daughters. Executors, Gabriel Penn, Francis Merriweather, James Brooks, James Woods, Jr., and William Woods. Leaves Jane, Hannah, Elizabeth, and William Dunon (Drenon), to his wife. Test: James Brooks, Alexander Reid, Jr., William Small, John Davis, Joseph Smith. Proved in Amherst, 5th February, 1781. Rockingham County, 12th September, 1801. By order of Rockingham County Court, surveyed for Benjamin Harrison, 1,129 1/2 acres on both sides of Cook's Creek (including the spring of the main branch of said creek), including the ten following tracts, viz: 83 1/2 acres, part of 100 acres, part of 1,264 acres, patented, 26th March, 1739, to McKay, Hite, Duff and Green, and conveyed by deeds, 18th June, 1749, to Robert McKay, Jost. Hyte, Robert Green, and Robert Green, sole heir of the will of William Duff to Samuel Wilkins, and by him to Daniel Harrison, 27th February, 1749; ____ acres patented to ____ Harrison, 25th September, 1746; ____ acres patented to Daniel Harrison, 10th September, 1755. These three tracts willed by Daniel Harrison to said Benjamin Harrison by will, 8th June, 1767. 165 acres patented to John Edwards, 20th September, 1768, and by him willed to Benjamin Harrison, 31st October, 1775. 130 acres patented to Thomas Gordon, 19th August, 1758, and by him deeded to Benjamin, 20 January, 1793. 32 1/2 acres, new survey, dated 21st February, 1801, as assignee of Alexander Herring, of George Lang, Jr., of George Picket, part of said Picket's warrant for 3,000 acres, dated 13th August, 1763. 38 3/4 acres, a new survey, dated 21st February, 1801, for 16 acres as assignee of Alexander Herring, of William Russell, part of said Russell's warrant for 1,000 acres, dated 13th February, 1782, and for 23 3/4 acres as assignee of Jacob Bare, part of his warrant for 1,000 acres, dated 27th June, 1783. 16 1/2 acres, a new survey, as to 11 1/2 acres, assignee of John Harrison, part of his exchange warrant for 750 acres, dated 29th May, 1800. One acre, new survey, by warrant for 3,000 acres, dated 13th August, 1783, assignee of Alexander Herring, of George Lang, Jr., of George Picket. 421 acres, new survey, dated 20th March, 1801, by these warrants, for 50 acres he is assignee of Alexander Herring, of William Oliver, of William Russell, part of his warrant, 13th August, 1783; for 371 acres he is assignee of John Harrison, part of his warrant, 8th May, 1800. 41 acres surplus bond by warrants, viz: For 29 acres he is assignee of John Harrison, part of his warrant for 752 acres, dated 8th May, 1801. For 12 acres he is assignee of Alexander Herring, of George Lang, Jr., of George Pickett, part of his warrant for 3,000 acres, dated 13th August, 1783. Of the whole, plat and metes and bounds. 482