Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia Volume I AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XVI. AUGUST 16, 1774. (2) Wm. Gilmore and Alex. Brownlee qualified Constables. Robert Curry qualified Captain of Militia. (3) David Jennings, servant of Thomas Smith, declared free. (6) John Hunter exempted from County levy. (7) Joseph Barkley, being committed on complaint of Randal Slack--discharged. AUGUST 17, 1774. (9) Hemp certificate: John Bing. (9) Joseph Haynes qualified Captain of Militia. (10) Conrad Humble qualified Captain of Militia. (10) William and John Gilmore to be surveyors of road from head of Carr's Creek to North River--new road established. (11) Silas Hart qualified Justice, &c. (11) Joseph Campbell, vice John Maxwell--road overseer. Page 181 Page (11) John Givens, vice Edward Rutledge--road overseer. (12) Catherine, wife of Jacob Pasenger, relinquished dower deed, Jacob, to Anthony Aler. (13) Ludwick Lehdown's estate. (13) John Leeper, vice John McMahon--road overseer. AUGUST 22, 1774. (14) Called Court on John Hunter for murder of Jacob Peoples.--Acquitted. OCTOBER 18, 1774. (16) John Campbell, Thomas Smallman and Dawsey Penticost--qualified Justices. OCTOBER 19, 1774. (16) Meet and adjourned. NOVEMBER 15, 1774. (17) Robert Carruthers and Wm. Thompson qualified Constables. (17) James Campbell, vice John Hall--road overseer. (18) Archibald and Rebecca (his wife) Houston, witnesses to will of Conrad Blaze, are dead--at proving of same. (18) Andrew Moore qualified attorney. (19) Michael Props exempted from levy. (19) Thomas Dunbarr's estate to be appraised, and administration to be granted to Thomas Smith. (19) Dennis Donnerley, runaway servant of Michael Coger. (19) Francis Smith, son of Wm. Smith, aged eleven years 1st June last, to be bound to Henry Tamewood. (21) William Marshall, vice Joseph Love--Constable. (21) Elizabeth Shirtley, wife of Francis Shirtley, deceased, renounced her claims under Francis's will. (21) Saml. Hemphill, vice John Herdman, road overseer, from Martin Argenbright's to Nehemiah Harrison's. (21) John Hopkins qualified Captain. NOVEMBER 16, 1774. (22) Ann, wife of John McClenachan, deceased, renounced her right under her husband's will. (22) Administration of estate of Doctor William McClenachan granted to his father, Robert McClenachan. (23) Joseph Rutherford, Sr., road overseer of new road from Daniel Smith's to Felix Gilbert's. (24) Mathew Todd, runaway servant of James Bruster. (24) Administration of John Aberman's estate is granted to his widow, Mary, and his brother, Michael. (25) Henry and Nicholas Maze--naturalized. Page 182 Page (26) County levy. (27) Agatha Frogg refuses to administer on estate of her husband, John Frogg---proved by Thomas Jones. NOVEMBER 17, 1774. (28) Administration of estate of John Dunwoody granted to his brother, James Dunwoody. JANUARY 9, 1775. (29) Timothy Brannon, convicted of larceny--39 lashes. JANUARY 17, 1775. (30) New Commission from Dunmore, viz: Silas Hart, John Dickinson, James Lockhart, John Christian, Daniel Smith,* John Poage, Abraham Smith,* George Moffett,* Alexr. McClenachan,* Mathew Harrison, Michael Bowyer,* John Gratton, Thomas Hughes, Elijah McClenachan,* Josiah Davidson, John Skidmore, John Campbell, Thos. Smallman, John Gibson, John Stephenson, John Cannon, Silas Hedge, William Gee (McGee?), Archd. Alexander, Felix Gilbert,* Samuel McDowell,* Sampson Mathews,* William Bowyer,* George Mathews,* Alexr. Robertson,* John Hayes,* James Craig, John Frogg, Wm. Teas,* George Croghan, Edward Ward, Dawsey Pentecost, Wm. Crawford. John McCullough, Geo. Vallendegham and David Shepherd. (Those marked (*) qualified.) (31) John Christian qualified Sheriff. (32) Thomas Trent and Ralph Stewart, qualified Captains of Militia. (32) William Stewart qualified Lieutenant of Militia. (33) Administration of estate of John Williams, deceased, granted to John Wilson. (33) Alexander McClenachan and Alexander Sinclair are, on their motion, appointed guardians of John McClenachan, orphan of John McClenachan. (34) Court of Claims: Of Andrew Hamilton, for diets for Militia; of Robert McClintock; of John Finley; of James Kirk, claims of the Militia. (35) Of Hugh Allen, deceased, for a horse proved by brother, James Allen; of John Ladlers, for driving pack horses; of sundry persons for work on the expedition under James Allen and Hugh Allen--certified by Andrew Lewis; of Wm. Kinkead, for sundries for Militia; of Ralph Stewart, for provisions for his Company of Militia. JANUARY 18, 1775. (36) Of John Hays, for diets of Militia; of Thos. Harrison, for diets of Militia; of Elizabeth Harrison, for diets of Militia. (38) Of Francis McAndrew, for an axe. (42) Of John David, Michael Rush and David White, spies; of William Long, commissary. (44) Of Capt. Joseph Haynes, pay-rolls for himself and others. (45) Of Capt. John Dickinson, pay-rolls for himself and others. Page 183 JANUARY 19, 1775. Page (46) Claims continued. (47) Capt. Wm. Scotborn, pay-roll for himself and Company; of Daniel Warner and Andrew Dawson, spies. (48) Of Wm. Naull, pay-roll for himself and others; of John Hays, for attendance to settle accounts as pack-horse masters; of Sampson Mathews, sundry claims at the Calf Pasture; of Wm. Robertson, for provisions found themselves; of James Thompson, for sundry horses, their hire, and drivers in the service; of Geo. Mathews, two pay-rolls for self and others; of Wm. Hamilton, for riding express; of Wm. McCune, cow herd; of Thomas Posey, for sundry horses, their service. (49) Majesty's writ of adjournment read and ordered that the Court meet at Fort Dunmore on 3d Tuesday in next month. MARCH 20, 1775. (51) Called Court--Robert Crawford. (52) Called Court. (53) Called Court--William Campbell. (55) Called Court. MARCH 25, 1775. (55) Adjourned by his Majesty's writ from Fort Dunmore. (55) Administration of estate of Hugh Allen, decd., granted to widow Jane and brother James. (Was Hugh killed on the expedition of 1774? See Court of Claims, supra.) (57) Alexr. Walker's will proved and administration granted to Elizabeth, the widow, and Robert Walker, the son. (58) Administration of estate of David White granted to Jacob Aberman, the widow, Catherine, having refused. (58) Thomas Patton, orphan of Thomas Patton, to be bound to Walter Moffett till he comes of age, to be taught the weaver's trade. (59) Elizabeth Lamb complains she is held by George Taylor as a servant illegally--summons. (60) Robert Minnis appointed Constable. (60) Elias Barker qualified Lieut. of Militia. (60) Edward Sparks, runaway servant of Martin Naule. Dennis Connerley, runaway servant of Michael Coager. (61) Bethuell Herring, vice Daniel Guinn--Constable. (61) Administration of estate of James King granted to Morris Ofreel. (62) Robert Minnis qualified Constable. (62) Administration of estate of Thomas Hog granted to his brother, Peter Hog. (62) John Poage qualified Justice, &c. (63) Thomas Smith, vice Valentine Cloneger--constable. (63) John McCoy, vice Samuel Wilson--overseer road. (64) Administration of estate of Michael Bush granted to John Lewis, widow Catherine refusing. Appraisers, viz: Sam. Pringle, Charles Fallingash, Paul Buster, Edward Tanner. Page 184 Page (64) Admn. of estate of Wm. Magert granted to widow Catherine. (64) William Bush, vice Peter Hashman--Constable. (65) John Henderson, vice William Gragg--Constable. Jacob Woodley--Constable. MARCH 26, 1775. (67) Robert Lockridge, vice Archd. Armstrong--road overseer from Painter's Gap to Joseph Wacheb's. (67) Margaret Ann McClenachan, widow of John McClenachan, petitions the Court to set aside the former order appointing guardians of her infant son, John, then two months old, alleges that the guardians are those to whom the reversion would go--granted. (68) Ordinary rates. (70) Adjourned by writ to 3d Tuesday in May next at Fort Dunmore. JUNE 3, 1775. (71) Called Court on Henry Mansening. (72) Called Court on John Brown. JUNE 5, 1775. (72) Called Court on James Duffy. JUNE 20, 1775. (73) Adjourned from Fort Dunmore. (74) John Cawley's will proved--Margaret, the widow, refuses to accept the provisions. (74) Administration of estate of John Collins granted to Wm. Langsdale. (74) Andrew Lockridge, security for Elizabeth, widow of Robert Graham (now married to Samuel Guinn), prays counter security. (75) Elizabeth Law's complaint versus her husband, Robert Law is dismissed--no prosecution. (75) Administration of estate of John Galespy granted to Saml. Lyle. (76) William Mateer, vice Adam Bratton-Constable. (76) Samuel Hunter, vice Alexander Brownlee--Constable. (76) John Kennerley, vice James Lessley--Constable. (76) Thomas Galespy, orphan of Jacob Galespy, aged 14, to be bound to John Rissner. (76) Alexr. Gibson petitions that William McFarland, his son-in-law, has moved out of the Colony, and his children are not properly provided for, viz: Isabella, Alexander, James, Mary, Daniel, Eleanor and John.--They are to be bound to said Alexander, their grandfather. (76) Thomas Hughart qualified Justice. (78) Andrew Lockridge appointed guardian of Sarah and Jane Graham, orphans of Robert Graham. (78) Elizabeth and Lanty Grimes, executors of John Grymes, to be summoned to show cause why they have not rendered an account. (78) Tully Davitt, vice James Bodkin--Constable. Page 185 JULY 5, 1775. Page (79) Called Court on William Gripping. AUGUST 15, 1775. (81) Administration of estate of Abigail Gartham granted to Francis Gartham. (82) Mathew Robertson, vice Robert Caruthers--Constable. (82) William Leescomb, runaway servant of Robert North. (82) Mary Ann Estill relinquishes dower in tract of land conveyed by her husband, Wallace Estill, to John Peoples. (83) Administration of estate of John Watson granted to Mary Allen. (84) John McCoy, overseer of road from head of Bull Pasture to Peoples's and from Samuel Wilson's (deceased) to Bell's place, Cow Pasture. (84) Bartholomew Archibold complains of his master, Roger North. (84) Thomas Allen, servant of John Peoples. (84) Admn. of estate of John Poller granted to Robert McKetrick. (85) Barbara Wilson, runaway servant of Andrew Scott. (86) Adjourned to 3d Tuesday in next month at Fort Dunmore. AUGUST 22, 1775. (86) Called Court on John Reed, servant of Jacob Peck. AUGUST 31, 1775. (87) Called Court on John Askins. NOVEMBER 21, 1775. (88) Adjourned from Fort Dunmore. NOVEMBER 22, 1775. (89) County levy continued. (94) John Hanna added to tithables (2); John Mitchell added to tithables (1). (94) Dower to be laid off to Elizabeth, widow of Francis Kirkley. (94) Robert Dunlap, vice David Martin--Constable. (95A) Mary Gragg, orphan, to be bound to Wm. Gragg. NOVEMBER 23, 1775. (95B) Sampson Wilson, orphan of Saml. Wilson, chose Thomas Hughart guardian. (96) County levy continued. (97) John Christian qualified Sheriff. JANUARY 4, 1776. (97) Called Court on Bartholomy Archibald--horse stealing. Page 186 JANUARY 29, 1776. Page (98) Called Court on John Jones--horse stealing. FEBRUARY 20, 1776. (99) Administration of estate of Thomas Anderson granted to Samuel Anderson and William Anderson--the father, Samuel Anderson, having refused. Isaac Cannon, one of the appraisers. (99) Admn. of estate of Henry Laughten granted to Neel Hughes. MARCH 19, 1776. (99) Richard Madison qualified Deputy Clerk. (100) Deed, John Kennerly and Mary to ____, was proved by Joseph Strother, who came with them from Carolina into this Colony in order to prove the same. (101) Nicholas Harpole and Adam Lock, securities for Barbara Oldham, widow and administratrix of George Fultz, but now wife of John Oldham, demand counter security. (101) Administration of estate of George Cameron granted to Charles Cameron. (101) Administration of estate of Francis Miller granted to John Miller. (101) Administration of estate of Mark Banister--to Benj. Harrison. (102) Robert and Alexander McClenachan are appointed guardians for John McClenachan and Robert McClenachan, orphans of Robert McClenachan, deceased. (102) William Parris exempted from County levy. (103) Administration of William Church granted to Joseph Hays. (103) John Guffee, runaway servant of John Trotter. (103) Administration of John Jameson granted to Thomas James. (103) Daniel Kidd--overseer of streets of Staunton. (105) John Kerr, orphan, to be bound to John Henton. (105) John McKenny exempted from levy. MARCH 20, 1776. (105) Alexander Sinclair qualified vestryman. (105) Roger North, vice Valentine Cloninger--Constable. (108) John O'Dair to be summoned on complaint of Randal McDaniel for detaining him without warrant. (108) Abell Griffith, vice John Anderson--road overseer. (108) Capt. Thomas Hewit--garnishee. (109) Adjourned by writ to 3d Tuesday next month at Fort Dunmore. MAY 1, 1776. (109) Called Court on Sylvester Cofer--horse stealing. Page 187 JULY 16, 1776. Page (110) First Court by authority of the Commonwealth. (110) Samuel McDowell and Sampson Mathews administered oaths to Archibald Alexander, who administered to Samuel and Sampson and Michael Bower. (110) John Christian qualified Sheriff. Richard Madison qualified Deputy Clerk. Wm. Bowyer qualified Justice. AUGUST 20, 1776. (110) John Madison qualified Clerk. Gabriel Jones and Peter Hog qualified Attorneys. John and Wm. Christian qualified Deputy Sheriffs. (111) Thomas Hughart, Daniel Smith and John Poage qualified Justices. (112) Thomas Hughart is appointed guardian of Ruth Wilson, daughter of Samuel Wilson. (112) James Robertson's will partly proved. (112) Alexr. Robertson, James Kerr and Robert Kenney are appointed guardians of Sarah, Elizabeth, Rachel, Mary and Agnes Lessley, orphans of James Lessley, Jr. (112) William Wright's will partly proved. (113) George Moffett, Elijah McClenachan, Felix Gilbert and Alexr. ____, qualified Justices. (113) Administration of estate of Mary Thompson granted to William Thompson. (113) Mathew Kinkead's will partly proved. (113) Ad quod damnum awarded on petition of John Loller to build a mill on his own land on Leeken Creek. (114) John Gum to be summoned to show cause why he has not paid freedom dues to Sarah Dowman, late Sarah Redman. (114) Alexander McClenachan qualified Justice, &c. (114) Administration of estate of George Robinson granted to Jane Robinson. (115) David Stewart, on account of age, exempted from levy. (115) Christopher Warwick, servant of Joseph Bell, punished for raising a riot in the Court Yard. (118) Following recommendations: Zachariah Johnston, Captain; Christopher Graham, Lieutenant. OCTOBER 3, 1776. (121) Called Court on William Brannon for horse stealing. NOVEMBER 19, 1776. (124) County levy. (126) John Bratton, eldest son and heir to James Bratton. John McCastle and John McRoberts--appraisers. (127) John Risk's will partly proved. (128) New Commission, viz: Silas Hart, John Christian, Archibald Alexander, Felix. Gilbert, Samuel McDowell, Sampson Mathews, Alexr. Page 188 Robinson, John Hays, James Craig, John Lewis, Charles Campbell,* John Dickinson, Daniel Smith,* John Poage,* Abraham Smith, George Moffat,* Michael Bowyer, John Gratton, Thos. Huggart,* Elijah McClenachan, Alexander St. Clair,* John Kinkead, James Tate.* (Those marked (*) qualified.) (128) Alexander McClenachan and Wm. Bowyer administered the oaths. (129) Admn. of estate of Ernest Harmon granted to George Huffman. (129) Stophel and Ernest Harmon chose George Harmon guardian. (129) Archibald Alexander qualified Sheriff. NOVEMBER 20, 1776. (131) William Alexander qualified Deputy Sheriff. (131) Stephen Conrad, vice Frederick Haynes--road overseer. (132) Elenore Askins complains of Walter Cunningham for not using her child well. (132) John Abney appointed Constable. (133) Peter Angleman appointed road surveyor. (133) Samuel Givins == Samuel Gibbens. (134) Elijah McClenachan and Alexr. Robertson qualified Justices, &c. (134) Patrick Boyd complains of abuse by his master, John Crawford. (135) Witness: George Burley. (135) William Black and others to view a road from William Wilson's leading to the road that goes down to the Bull Pasture. DECEMBER 17, 1776. (136) John Christian qualified Justice, &c. (136) John Abner allowed his account as Captain of the Patrollers of Staunton. (136) Alexander McClenachan qualified Justice, &c. (138) 137 missing. (138) County levy. To John Abner, as above, and then to the following (no doubt Abner's men), viz: John Parell, Henry Hall, William Smith, John Griffin, John Crosswhite, Alexr. McKensey, James Dunn, Thomas Bell, William Evans, Israel Crisby, John Meredith, Robert Shall, Jacob Peck, Robert Gamble, John McDonough, Francis Hall, James Brush, Owen Owens, James Thomas. DECEMBER 18, 1776. (139) Benjamin Forsythe qualified Deputy Sheriff. (139) Admn. of estate of David Hastings granted to Richard Madison. (139) Abraham Smith qualified Justice, &c. (140) County levy: To Thomas Rhoads, jailor. Sheriff forbidden to pay salary to Gabriel Jones, Deputy Attorney, until he gives his reason for not attending this Court and declares whether he intends to serve in that capacity or not. (141) Called Court on Mary Wolfinger--felony--guilty and asked corporal punishment; her husband appeared and said he was the principal offender and asked that he receive the punishment--20 lashes--which was adjudged, "we do desire that the Sheriff put the same in immediate execution as we think that the most guilty ought to suffer." Page 189 Page (142) Called Court on John Smith, larceny.--Guilty and sent to General Court. (144) Same on Margaret Masters--larceny. (There is nothing but the title; then follow the records of a regular term.) (144) Francis Davis, orphan, to be hound to Rob. Wilson. (145) Sampson Mathews and Samuel McDowell qualified Justices. (145) Administration of estate of John Douglas granted to Charles Campbell. Mary Murphy, next friend to deceased, appeared and relinquished her right. (147) Admn. of estate of Roger North committed to his widow, Catherine North. FEBRUARY 14, 1777. (148) Called Court on Mary Smith--larceny--Guilty. MARCH 5, 1777. (149) Court called to consider advisability of inoculation--allowed to any person or physician, but not to be done farther than three miles from any place where the smallpox makes its appearance. Everybody forbidden to have intercourse with persons having smallpox, and vice versa, and Sheriff ordered to give public notice. MARCH 18, 1777. (150) John Lewis qualified Justice. (152) Administration of estate of Samuel Black, deceased, granted to Rebecca Black and James Henderson. Same of Thomas Wilson granted to Martha, his widow. (156) Admn. c. t. a. of estate of David Williamson granted to widow Peneripy. (156) James Alderman, aged three years, son of Richard Alderman, to be bound out. (156) Admn. of estate of Peter Buzzard granted to Nicholas Michael. (157) James Lowrey, orphan of John Lowrey, chose Robert Lowrey guardian. (157) John Herdman, Sr. and Jr., to appraise estate of Wm. Church, decd. (158) John, William, James and Mary, children of James Brown, to be bound out. (160) Thomas Huett--special bail. (160) William Reah and John Campbell appointed guardians to William, Hugh and John Reah, orphans of Archibald Reah, Jr., deceased. (161) Charles Williamson, orphan of Roger Williamson, to be bound to Richard Williamson. (161) Felix Gilbert qualified Justice, &c. (162) William Teas refused to qualify justice. (162) Admn. of estate of Joseph Blair, decd., granted to Elinore, the widow, and James Blair. Page 190 Page (163) Account of estate of Jacob Cammerlon recorded. (163) Liberty to inoculate against smallpox granted the citizens of Staunton and three miles around. (165) These recommended for Justices, viz: George Boswell, John Thomas, Wm. McPheeters, James Steel, James Dyer, Thomas Huett, Wm. Nalle, Samuel Lyle, Robert Davis, John McCreary and Henry Ewing. (165) John Kinkead, gent., qualified Justice. (166) Called Court on Hester Brown, wife of James Brown--Guilty and ten lashes. MARCH 19, 1777. (170) Ordinary rates. (171) Catherine Gratton, daughter of John Gratton. (174) Every Captain required to appoint a Constable in his Company. (174) Commission for priv. examination of Phiany, wife of Michael Bowyer. (175) Michael Bowyer qualified justice, &c. APRIL 1, 1777. (176) Called Court on William Jones--larceny.--Guilty and sent to General Court. APRIL 8, 1777. (177) Called Court on John Carr.--Acquitted. APRIL 16, 1777 (178) William Reese--Called Court--guilty--larceny. MAY 20, 1777. (179) Admn. of estate of Thomas Brown granted to William Brown. (184) William McBride and Mary Burke to be bound to Thomas Huit. (184) Commission to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, for privy examination of Janet, wife of William Hays--deed to James Mitchell. (186) Admn. of estate of John Needham granted to George Henton. (186) Commission for priv. examination of Sarah, wife of James Patten. (186) Siner Needham, orphan of John Needham, chose George Hinton guardian. (186) Mary Price, orphan of Calem Price, to be bound out. (188) John Wilmoth, likely to become a charge on the Parish, to be bound out. Barbara Mallow, to be bound to Jacob Havener. Michael Mallow, to be bound to John Bright. John Newby, to be bound to James Magill. (190) Jacob Keslinger, orphan of Christian Keslinger, to be bound to Philip Lingle. (190) Mathew Wilson, recomd. Captain; John Boyd, recomd. Lieutenant; Samuel Weir, recomd. Ensign; Michael Coger, recomd. Captain, vice Capt. William Nalle, resigned; Samuel Vance, recomd. Captain; Jacob Warwick, recomd. Lieutenant; John Boyd, recomd. Ensign. Page 191 Page (191) John Cunningham, recomd. Captain; Robert Clark, recomd. Lieutenant; John Wilson, recomd. Ensign, Capt. James Ewing having resigned. MAY 21, 1777. (191) Josiah Davidson qualified Justice, &c. (191) Sarah, wife of Abraham Smith--commission for priv. examination. Deed to Smith Tandy. (192) James Ramsey qualified Constable. (192) Viewers to report on a road from William Robertson's saw mill to William Teas's. (193) Alexr. Gibson, Sr., road surveyor, vice James Ramsey. (193) Jacob Fridley, orphan of Ludowick Fridley, to be bound to John Argenbright, to teach him to read, write and understand figures as far as the rule of three, to pay him £10 in lieu of a suit of clothes and freedom dues, to teach or cause him to be taught trade of blacksmith. (194) William Robson, runaway servant of Jacob Peck. (196) Andrew, Margaret and Robert Russell--witnesses. (196) Christopher Graham qualified Lieutenant. (196) Elizabeth McMahon, orphan of Abraham McMahon, to be bound to Joseph Bell, to give her a cow and calf, a spinning wheel, cloth to make a bed and two sheets over and above her freedom dues. JULY 14, 1777. (198) Called Court on Wm. Hartley (Heathley)--larceny of three silver dollars, six pistoles, &c.--Guilty and sent to Williamsburg for trial. AUGUST 19, 1777. (201) Judith, wife of George Boswell--commission for her priv. examination. Deed to John Carthrae. (201) William Ellis, aged three years, to be bound to Wm. Wright. (201) Indenture from the Sachems of the Six Nations of Indians to George Croughan, formerly partly proved in the Court of West Augusta, now proved by Thomas Walker, Jr., and recorded. (203) Abraham Hintle, Thomas Miller and John Bennet--to view the road from Hampshire to the mouth of Dry Run, on the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac. (204) George Bucher, aged 15 on the 29th of last January, to be bound to Henry Shuck, to learn trade of a blacksmith, reading, writing and arithmetic to rule of three and to give him £7 as freedom dues. (204) Edward Callahan, runaway servant of Benjamin Brown. (205) William Trotter, orphan of John Trotter, to be bound. (206) Mary Black, widow of John Black, deceased, qualifies admx. (206) Following took the oath of allegiance, viz: Daniel Smith, William Bowyer, Elijah McClenachan, James Tate, Sampson Mathews, Thomas Hugart, Charles Campbell, John McCleerey, Alexr. Robertson--Justices. Page 192 Page (206) Nat, an Indian bound boy in the custody of Mary Greenlee, who detains him as a slave, complains of being held unlawfully. Commission awarded to take depositions in Carolina or elsewhere. (207) Thomas Blizard, vice Mathew Dice--Constable. (211) William McMahon, aged 15, orphan of Abraham McMahon, to be bound to John Carruthers. (211) Jacob Mack's will proved and widow Margaret qualifies admx. (213) Following recommendations: John Givens as Captain, vice Capt. Laird; Robert Campbell, as First Lieutenant; James Crawford, as Second Lieutenant; Felty Shirley, as Ensign. (214) Catherine Price, orphan of Calem Price, to be bound. (215) Following recommendations: Anthony Reader, as Captain, vice Adam Reader; Thomas Boggs, as Captain, vice Martin Humble; William Lowderson (West Fork), as Captain; Benj. Wilson (Tygers Valley), as Captain; Robert Shaw, as Second Lieutenant, and Richard Madison, as Ensign, in Capt. Thomas Smith's Company. (216) Samuel McCutchon, as Captain; Robert Harris, as First Lieutenant; John Smith, as Ensign. (217) John Cunningham qualified Captain of Militia, Robert Clark as Lieutenant, and John Wilson as Ensign, in Capt. John Cunningham's Company. (218) Isaac Newly and Rachel Newly, orphans of Wm. Newly, to be bound to Hybert Brig. AUGUST 20, 1777. (219) Silas Hart and John Dickinson qualified Justices. John Dever qualified Constable. (220) Commission for priv. examination of Marsa, wife of John Bailey. Deed to Joseph Lemmon. (220) Recommended to Governor, viz: William Robertson (West Fork), as Captain; John Hamilton Hamilton (Tygers Valley), as Captain. (220) Sarah Patterson, wife of James Patterson. relinquished dower in land conveyed to Robert Walker. (221) Zachariah Johnston qualified Captain. (221) Tithables to be taken in following Companies: Capt. John Gilmore's, Capt. John Lyle's, and Capt. David Gray's, and oath of allegiance to be administered to all. (222) Tithables to be taken in following Companies: Capt. Charles Campbell's, Capt. Alex. Stewart's, Capt. Matthew Wilson's, Capt. Andrew Moore's, Capt. James Tate's, Capt. John Cunningham's. Capt. Samuel McCutchan's, Capt. Patrick Buchanan's, Capt. Francis Long's, Capt. John Young's, Capt. Robert Thompson's, Capt. Zachariah Johnson's, Capt. Thomas Smith's, Capt. George Moffett's, Capt. Wm. Anderson's, Capt. Wm. Henderson's, Capt. Alex. Roberton's, Capt. David Bell's, Capt. John Given's, Capt. John Hopkins', Capt. John Stephenson's, Capt. Robert Craven's, Capt. George Pence's, Capt. James Frazier's, Capt. Wm. Nall's, Capt. Thomas Hewit's, Capt. Daniel Smith's, Capt. Reuben Harrison's, Capt. Thomas Bogg's, Capt Abraham Lincoln's, Capt. Anthony Rider, Capt. Ralph Stewart's, Capt. Benj. Wilson's, Capt. Wm. Robertson's, Capt. Samuel Pringle's, Capt. Robert McCreery's, Page 193 CR--Vol. I--7 Capt. Samuel Vance's, Capt. John McCoy's, Capt. John People's, Capt. Andrew Lockridges', Capt John Skidmore's, Capt. Paul Teeter's and Capt. Robert Davis'. (224) Following recommended to be added to Commission of Peace, viz: Joshua Humphries, Joseph Bell, William McDowell, Peter Hanger, Anthony Rider, John Fitzwaters, William Westfall, Benj. Wilson, William Lowther, Isaac Hinkle, Jonas Friend. (224) William Lowther, West Fort, recommended as Captain. SEPTEMBER 16, 1777. (226) Commission to take priv. examination of Sarah Hartgrove, in South Carolina, wife of Francis Hartgrove. Deed to David Griner. (226) John Campbell and Thomas Connerly appointed guardians of Elizabeth Walker, orphan of Alexander Walker, Jr., deceased. Elizabeth Walker, wife of Alexander Walker, relinquished dower in land conveyed to Alexander Walker. Martha Grimes, late Martha Walker, widow of Alexander Walker, Jr., relinquished dower in land possessed by her late husband to her two children, Jane and Elizabeth Walker. (227) James Shoemaker is about to remove out of the County. (227) Commonwealth vs. John Archer. } For disaffection to the Commonwealth. He took the oath in Court, but was bound to his good behavior for one year. (229) Philip Sciler, vice John Buchanan--road surveyor. SEPTEMBER 17, 1777 (230) Jacob Peck, vice John Abney--Constable. (230) Mary Greenlee to be summoned on the complaint of Nat, an Indian or Mustee boy.--Court finds that Mary uses the boy inhumanly and orders him to be hired out by the Sheriff. (231) Commonwealth vs. Alexr. Miller, M. A.--Guilty--£100 and two years' imprisonment. (232) Samuel McCutchon qualified Captain, and in his Company qualified, viz: John McKenny, First Lieutenant; Robert Harris, Second Lieutenant, and John Smith, Ensign. (233) Martin Cryder found guilty, as Alexr. Miller--£50 and 3 years. SEPTEMBER 18, 1777. (236) John Cryder, tried on same charge as Alexr. Miller, above, and convicted--£2 and two years' imprisonment. (237) William Hinton, same--£400 and four years imprisonment. (238) Following were witnesses against the same, viz: Thomas Alderson, David Harned, Joseph Burgess, John Bright, John Owens, Samuel Felps, Joseph Smith and Elizabeth Scothorn. (239) Sheriff ordered to make the jail secure. OCTOBER 23, 1777. (239) Called Court. Page 194 Page (243) Ann Hynes, wife of Thomas Hynes, a soldier in the Continental Service, allowed £15 for herself and two small children. (243) Complaint of Nat, Indian boy, against Mary Greenlee, continued in order to allow Mary's son to take depositions in Carolina. (243) Mathew Wilson qualified Captain. (244) John Boyd qualified Lieutenant. (244) Francis Allen complains of his master, John Paul, for bad usage. (244) Barbara, widow of David Bosang, qualifies admx. c. t. a. (245) Admn. of estate of Robert Shaw granted to James Hill, greatest creditor. (245) Old Court House to be rented to the highest bidder. DECEMBER 1, 1777. (246) Called Court on John Pence, for stealing Robert Hook's steer.--Evidence not sufficient to take his life, and sent on to next Grand Jury. DECEMBER 9, 1777. (249) Called Court on James Brown and Josiah Blankenship, for breaking house of Woolrick Waggoner and larceny--Guilty and sent to Williamsburg for trial. (250) Called Court on Richard Harris, for housebreaking and larceny--Not guilty. DECEMBER 16, 1777. (252) County levy: To Thomas Rhoades, jailor. (253) Elizabeth Forris agrees to serve her master, Owen Owens, for one year for purchasing her from her former master. (253) William Purris exempted from County levy. (253) Alexr. Scott as Secund Lieutenant, Wm. McClenachan as Ensign in Capt. Patrick Buchanan's Company--recommended. (253) Robert Kenny as Second Lieutenant, and Alexr. Robertson as Ensign, in Capt. Alexr. Robertson's Company--recommended. (253) Walter Cowden to be bound to John McDonough according to an agreement made with Walter's mother. (254) Admn. of estate of John Counts is granted to his widow, Elizabeth Counts. (254) John Hix, servant of Joshua Humphreys, gives up his freedom dues in consideration of being set free. (255) Samuel Thomas, committed as a deserter, was examined and recommitted to jail, and the jailor ordered to advertise him. (255) Mary Warr, wife of James Warr, and their four children, allowed £25. James enlisted for three years. (255) Mary Linden, wife of James Linden, and their two children, allowed £15. James enlisted for three years. (256) Ann Hynes, wife of Thomas Hynes (enlisted for three years), and two children, allowed £15. Page 195 FEBRUARY 17, 1778. Page (257) John Givens qualified Captain. (258) Joseph Blair recommended as Ensign in Capt. John Cunningham's Company. (260) Admn. of estate of John Hays granted to his widow, Elizabeth. (261) Ordered to be certified to the Governor that the following Justices are recommended for appointments as Justices will fall in the new Counties, viz: In Rockingham--Silas Hart, Daniel Smith, Felix Gilbert, Abraham Smith, John Gratton, Josiah Davidson, John Skidmore, George Boswell, Thomas Hewett, John Thomas, William Nall, Robert Davis, James Dyer, Henry Ewing, William McDowell, Anthony Rider, John Fitzwater, and Isaac Hinckle. In Rockbridge--Archibald Alexander, Samuel McDowell, John Hays, Charles Campbell, and Samuel Lyle. In Augusta--John Dickenson, John Christian, John Poage, George Moffet, Sampson Mathews, Alexr. McClenachan, William Bowyer, George Mathews, Michael Bowyer, Alexr. Robertson, Thomas Huggart, Elijah McClenachan, John Lewis, Alexr. St. Clair, John Kinkead, James Tate, William McPheeters, James Steel, John McCreery, Joshua Humphreys, Joseph Bell, Peter Hanger, James Craig--the two last to be left out for refusing to take the oath of allegiance. (263) Samuel Vance and John Wilson, of Jackson's River, recommended to appd. on Commission of the Peace. (263) Sarah McCraw, wife of Charles McCraw, a soldier in public Service. and one small child, allowed £20. (264) Sampson Mathews recommended as County Lieutenant. (264) George Moffett recommended as Major. MARCH 17, 1778. (264) Christian Fudge, wife of John Fudge, relinquished dower in deed to Jeremiah Beesley. (267) Robert Campbell qualified Lieutenant. (268) John Poage qualified Sheriff. (269) Admn. of estate of William Anderson granted to Margaret, his widow. (270) Admn. of estate of John Stuart granted to William Hamilton. (271) Admn. of estate of James O'Neal granted to Robert Gum. (271) John Fowler, runaway servant of John Cowarden. (272) Benj. Wilson, Samuel Vance and Thomas Hicklin qualified Captains. (272) Will of William Teas partly proven. (273) Mary McKnight, Mary O'Bryan and Mary Raddon, soldiers' wives with small children, allowed each £10. (275) Admn. of estate of Darby Connerly granted Benjamin Wilson. (275) George Moffet, William Bowyer, Alexander St. Clair--appointed Commissioners for the Tax. Ordinary rates. MARCH 18, 1778. (277) John Cowarden, executor of Peter Burns, to be summoned to settle accounts. Page 196 Page (277) Joseph Skidmore's will partly proved. (278) George Moffet qualified Major. (278) John Poage qualified Surveyor. (278) Admn. of estate of James Bowyer granted Wm. Bowyer. (279) Jacob Peck qualified Constable. APRIL 14, 1778 (280) Called Court on Andrew Wilson for murdering his wife Jane.--Guilty, and sent to Williamsburg for trial. Nicholas and Mary Elsey witnesses. APRIL 20, 1778. (281) New Commission of the Peace, viz: Thomas Adams, John Poage, Sampson Mathews, Wm. Bowyer,* Michael Bowyer, Thos. Huggart, John Lewis, John Kinkead, Wm. McPheeters, John McCreerey, Joseph Bell,* Samuel Vance, John Dickenson, George Moffet,* Alexr. McClenachan,* George Mathews, Alexr. Robertson,* Elijah McClanachan,* Alexr. St. Clair, James Tate,* James Steele, Joshua Humphreys,* Peter Hanger, John Wilson.* (Those checked (*) qualified.) (283) Will of Morris O'Friel partly proved. (284) Barbara Gross, late Barbara Bosand, disclaimed the provisions of the will of her husband, David Bosand, and claimed her dower. (285) Dower to be laid off to Ann Storey, widow of Thomas Storey. (285) Joseph Gum, Lieutenant, and Abraham Hempenstall, Ensign, qualified. (286) Elenor Cochran and Elizabeth Wilson, soldiers' wives and having young children, allowed £15 each. MARCH 19, 1778. (286) Sampson Mathews, Samuel Vance, James McCreery, James Steel-- qualified Justices. (287) Sampson Mathews qualified Lieutenant Colonel of the County. (289) Admn. of estate of John Watkins granted Stephen Loy. (290) Will of John Logan partly proved. (291) John Masey's children to be bound out. (291) Susannah Taler and Elenor Eskins, soldiers' wives with young children, allowed, to first, £25, and to second, £5. (291) Robert and James Wilson, children of Andrew Wilson, to be bound out. (291) Jonathan Smith, George Westfall and George Jackson--appointed Constables. (292) William Beard, vice William Thompson--Constable. John Clemmons, vice William Allison--Constable. (294) John Lambert to be sworn to show cause why he does not provide for his children. (294) Several defendants petition that the only two attending attorneys at this time are employed by the plaintiff--ordered that Capt. Peter Hog, one of the two attorneys, appear for the defendant. Page 197 Page (294) David Henderson, vice Samuel Love, appointed road surveyor from Richard Payne's to the Tinkling Spring. (295) John Hawkins, runaway servant of James Patterson. (299) Inhabitants on the West Fork of Monongahela and the River Buchanan, and in Tyger's Valley, petition that there is no Justice attending in that district to tender the oath of allegiance--petitioners are ready to take the oath which is ordered to be certified to the Assembly, being out of the jurisdiction of the Court. (300) George Moffet, James Tate, Alexr. St. Clair, David Henderson, James Steele, Wm. Bowyer, Patrick Buchanan, Joshua ____, John McKenny-- qualified Vestrymen. (300) Colonel Alexander Thompson, Colonel of the County, being called on to act, refused, and George Moffet is recommended in his place. (300) William Bowyer recommended Major, Richard Madison as Second Lieutenant, and James Thomas as Ensign; James Mitchell as Second Lieutenant, and Alexander Brownlee as Ensign. (300) David Henderson, James Tremble, James Trotter, Jr., Thomas Rankin, Benjamin Wilson and Jonas Friend--recommended on Commission of the Peace. MAY 20, 1778. (302) Petition of Nat, a mullato or Indian boy, against Mary Greenlee for freedom. The facts appear, viz: Sherwood Harris, of Granville County, No. Co., conveyed by bill of sale for £10 the boy to someone, and by several assignments he was made over to James Greenlee, deceased, late husband of Mary.--Decided Nat is a free man and not a slave. John Stewart, of Walker's Creek, makes oath he is not the defendant, and suit is dismissed. (303) Robert Estrop bound to peace on complaint of Judy Price. (305) Elizabeth Vernon to be summoned for not providing for her children. (305) Jacob Aberman, witness from Rockingham. MAY 21, 1778. (306) George Benson's death abates suit. (307) Robert Hartgrove's death abates suit. (308) George Wilson's death abates suit. (308) William Crow, no inhabitant. (308) Patrick Coutts's death abates suit. (308) John McClenachan's death abates suit. (309) Jones Clerk's death abates suit. (310) Sarah McDowell, infant, by next friend, Samuel McDowell, vs. James Stewart.--Abates by death of plaintiff. (310) Thomas Hog's death abates suit. (310) John Kennerley's death abates suit. (311) William Wilson's death abates suit. (311) John Gabriel Jones's death abates suit. (312) James Bratton's death abates suit. (313) Peter Neil, returned no inhabitant. Page 198 Page (312) John Jones's death abates suit. (313) Nancy Fling's death abates suit. (313) James Bowyer's death abates suit. (314) George Taylor, returned lives in Amherst. (314) Mathew Reed's death abates suit. (315) John Counts's death abates suit. (316) Andrew Hurling's death abates suit. (325) John McCutchen's death abates wit. (326) David Roberts's death abates suit. (326) William Gilmore, returned no inhabitant. (327) Robert Scott, returned no inhabitant. (328) Joseph Skidmore's death abates suit. (329) Thomas Dooley, Charles Campbell, Timothy Warren and Jacob Custard--defendants.--Suits against them to be transferred to Rockingham. (329) Moses Thomson's death abates suit. (329) Jacob Aberman, Jacob Linderbach.--Suits against them to be transferred to Rockingham. (330) Elliot Rutherford, Peter Runkle, John Christler, William and Mary Elliott, Adam Wise.--Suits transferred to Rockingham. (331) John Davidson, vice Thomas Rankin (recommended yesterday, as John lives more convenient to the people) Smith Tandy and Wm. Lowther recommended as Justices. (332) County levy continued. (332) Conveyance of Andrew Wilson, a madman, to jail. (333) Jacob Warwick as First Lieutenant, David Gwinn as Second Lieutenant, Jonathan Humphreys as Ensign--recommended for appointment in Capt. Samuel Vance's Company. JUNE 16, 1778. (334) George Moffet qualified Colonel of the County, and William Bowyer, Major. John McMahon qualified Second Lieutenant in Capt. Wm. Anderson's Company. (334) Jane Tees, orphan of William Tees, chose David Henderson her guardian. (335) Richard Madison qualified Second Lieutenant. (336) John Patrick appointed road surveyor. Thomas Frame, vice John Erwin, appointed Constable. (337) John Wilson to take tithables in Tyger's Valley, Buchon and the West Fork of Monongahela. (337) Samuel Vance in Captains Vance's and Lockridge's Companies. John McCreary, on South Branch of Potomac, in Captains McCreary's, Hicklin's and McCoy's Companies. Col. Moffet, in Captains Henderson's and Young's Companies. Capt. Alexr. Robertson, in his own, Capt. Givens's, and Capt. Wm. Anderson's Companies. Joseph Bell, in Captain's David Bell's and Johnson's Companies. James Steel in Captains Long's and Thomson's Companies. James Tate in his own and Capt McCutchon's Company. Elijah McClenachan in Capt. Buchanan's and Capt. Cunningham's Company, Wm. Bowyer in Capt. John Young's Company, N. M. (?) Alexr. St. Clair in Capt. Thomas Smith's Company. Page 199 Page (338) Robert Poage qualified assistant surveyor to John Poage. AUGUST 18, 1778. (340) Commission for priv. examination of Cecilia, wife of Archibald Smithers, as to land conveyed to Alexr. Hamilton. (342) Margaret, widow of John Logan, qualified admx. (342) George Jackson qualified Constable. (344) John Kelly, an orphan, to be bound. (346) Viewers to locate a road between North Mountain and North River, beginning at John Percey's, thence the nearest way leading from Brock's Gap to Staunton. (346) Thomas Frame qualified Constable. (346) James Phillips, an aged and infirm witness. (347) Court is informed that Mathew Reed has been dead about two years and no person has qualified administrator, his brother and heir having refused. Sheriff ordered to take charge until further order. (347) Valentine Shirly and Jacob Barrier, vice James Kennerly, appointed road surveyor. (348) Margaret, wife of Samuel McPheeters, to be privily examined. Deed to John McDougall. AUGUST 19, 1778. (349) William McClenachan qualified ensign in Capt. Patrick Buchanan's Company. James Thomas qualified Ensign in Capt. Thomas Smith's Company. (349) George Taylor, a child of Thomas Taylor's, to be bound out to John Findley, the father not being able to bring him up in a Christianlike manner. (350) Joseph Long as Second Lieutenant, and Robert Christian as Ensign--recommended in Capt. Francis Long's Company. (350) Witnesses to be summoned to prove the will of Gasper Eaker. (350) James Trimble recommended as Captain of the Company formerly commanded by Col. George Moffet. John Garner as Second Lieutenant, and James Hogshead, Jr., as Ensign in the same Company. (351) Joseph Ray, Deputy Sheriff under John Christian, having collected taxes from several supernumeraries since expiration of his term, John is to be summoned to account with the County. Archibald Alexander, late Sheriff, same. (351) Abraham Taylor, child of Thomas Taylor, to be bound to Owen Owens.--See page 349.supra. (351) Susannah Leeper, wife of John Leeper, relinquishes dower in land sold to Anthony Ailor. (352) William Bowyer recommended Lieutenant Colonel of the First Battalion of the Militia. Alexander Robertson recommended Major of the First Battalion of the Militia. (353) Thomas Adams recommended Colonel of Second Battalion; John Dickinson as Lieutenant of same, and Andrew Lockridge as Major of same. Page 200 Page (363) William Kinkead as Captain, vice Andrew Lockridge; James Bratton as First Lieutenant; John Vachob as Second Lieutenant, and Andrew Hamilton, Jr., as Ensign--recommended. (53) Robert Keny as Captain, vice Major Alexr. Robertson; John McCune as First Lieutenant, Alexander Robertson as Second Lieutenant. Gasper Clemmonds as Ensign--recommended. (353) Following recommended on Commission of Peace: David Henderson, James Trimble, James Trotter, Jr., Benj. Wilson, Jonas Friend, John Davidson, Smith Tandy, Wm. Lowther and Andrew Davidson. John Christian to be left out as he refuses to serve longer. (353) Michael Carpenter recommended as First Lieutenant, Henry Fleisher recommended as Second Lieutenant, and Thomas Metter as Ensign. (354) All in Capt. William Lowther's Company. (354) William Lowther qualified Captain. (354) David Frame appointed road surveyor from his house to William Black's, also from Widow Lewis's to Col. Mathews' plantation in Calf Pasture. John Peebles appointed road surveyor from his house to John Redman's, with tithables from James Montgomery's to Lofty Pullin's. Joseph Gwinn from John Redman's to top of the Calf Pasture Mountain. William Lockridge from top of the Calf Pasture Mountain to the road leading from Staunton to Warm Springs. SEPTEMBER 15, 1778. (355) It appears to the Court that Nicholas Ellzee and Mary, his daughter, recognized to appear before General Court in the prosecution against Andrew Wilson, as too poor and in too bad health to travel to Williamsburg.--sheriff ordered to convey them and bear expense out of the County levy. (356) James Gay appointed road surveyor from Jenning's Gap to John Hodge's house. Adam Bratton appointed road surveyor from the place above Andrew Hamilton's where William Matear leaves off to Col. Mathews's storehouse. Charles Donnelly appointed road surveyor from Col. Mathews's store to Leonard Bell's former bounds. Andrew Anderson appointed road surveyor from the Middle River to William Poage's, with tithables from William Wallace's down. (357) Thomas Smith appointed road surveyor from Thomas Poage's to Staunton, with George Craig's tithables. (357) William Kinkead and James Trimble qualified Captains. Robert Christian, Jr., and Andrew Hamilton, Jr., qualified Ensigns. Andrew Lockridge qualified Major. (358) John Kelly, orphan of Joseph Kelly, to be bound to William Mann, to learn trade of a weaver. (358) James Allen, Jr, appointed road surveyor from Middle River to John McMahon's. (358) Catherine Kelly, orphan of James Kelly, to be bound to Dennis Callahan. (359) James Bratton qualified First Lieutenant. Page 201 OCTOBER 20, 1778. Page (361) New Commission of the Peace, viz: Thomas Adams, John Christian, George Moffet,* Alexr. McClenachan, Michael Bowyer, Thos. Hugart, John Lewis, John Kinkead,* Wm. McPheeters, John McCreary,* Joseph Bell, Samuel Vance, David Henderson,* James Trotter, Jr.,* Jonas Friend, Smith Tandy, John Dickenson, John Poage, Sampson Mathews,* William Bowyer, Alexr. Robertson,* Elijah McClenachan, Alexr. St. Clair, James Tate,* James Steele,* Joseph Humphreys, Pat. Hanger, John Wilson, James Tremble, Benj. Wilson, John Davidson, Wm. Lowther, Andrew Davidson. (Those marked (*) qualified.) (362) Samuel Black qualified Second Lieutenant in Capt. Robert McCreary's Company, and James Steel as Ensign in Capt Robert Thompson's Company. Charles Baskins qualified as First Lieutenant, James Gibson as Second Lieutenant and James Graham as Ensign. James Frazier qualified Second Lieutenant in Capt. Robert Thompson's Company. OCTOBER 21, 1778. (363) Samuel Vance qualified Justice. (363) Samuel Neal, orphan of James Neal, to be bound to Lanty Graham; James Neal to Robert Gwinn. (364) Alexr. Robertson qualified Major of First Battalion; Robert Kenny qualified Captain. (365) James Young recommended as Second Lieutenant in Capt. John Young's Company. Richard Mathews recommended as Ensign, vice James Hogshead, who refuses to serve in Capt. James Tremble's Company. John McCune qualified First Lieutenant. OCTOBER 22, 1778 (366) David Wilson recommended as Ensign in Capt. James Tate's Company, vice Alexr. Brownlee Jr., who refused to serve. George Anderson recommended an Ensign, vice Carper Clemmons, who refused to serve, in Capt. Robert Kenny's Company. (367) William Buchanan recommended as Ensign in Capt. Samuel McCutchon's Company. Nicholas Seyvert recommended as First Lieutenant in Capt. John McCoy's Company, vice Nicholas Harper; and Henry Fleisher as a Second Lieutenant. NOVEMBER 17, 1778. (368) Joseph Bell, Elijah McClenachan and Jonas Friend qualified Justices. (369) John Madison. Clerk of the Court, resigned on account of age and infirmities, and Richard Madison was unanimously chosen in his place. (370) Mary Thompson, a soldier's wife, with small children. allowed £15. Mary Waugh, a soldier's wife, with small children, allowed £25. (370) Admn. of estate of Jacob Springstone granted his widow ____. (372) Admn. of estate of Joel Westfall granted to William and Jacob Westfall. Page 202 Page (373) Aaron Richeson to be summoned to produce the will of his brother, Ephraim Richeson. (373) Edward McGaughlin exempted from levy. (373) Elenore, wife of Robert Thompson, relinquished dower in deed to John Carruthers. (373) Sarah Windon, widow (wife of James Windon, who is in the Continental Service), allowed £15. (374) Samuel Gardner, orphan of Thomas Gardner, chose John Poage his guardian. (376) John O'Dare bound to peace on complaint of his wife, Mary O'Dare. (378) John Bing appointed road surveyor. Walter Davis appointed road surveyor. NOVEMBER 18, 1778. (379) Alexander Simpson recommended Captain, vice Capt. John Young, who hereby resigns. (379) Admn. of estate of Israel Christian is granted to John Christian. (380) Alexr. McClenachan, Smith Tandy and John Davidson qualified Justices. Alexr. Simpson qualified Captain. (381) Alexr. and Elijah McClenachan and Alexr. St. Clair to inspect the old Court House and report in what condition it is and whether it was left in tenantable repair. (381) Moses Henshaw ordered confined as a deserter until he can he delivered to some Continental officer. (382) Martha Warner, orphan of Edward Warner, to be bound, preference being given to James Patterson. NOVEMBER 23, 1778. (382) Called Court on Samuel Malcom, for larceny from the house of Loves Usher.--Guilty and 30 lashes. DECEMBER 4, 1778. (383) Called Court on James Smith, for stealing leather from the tanyard of Herman Lovingood.--Guilty and sent to Williamsburg. DECEMBER 15, 1778. (385) Thomas Hughart and James Trimble qualified Justices. (386) Admn. of estate of Lanty Elliot granted to his mother, Jane Elliot. (387) County levy: 2,000 tithables at 2 shillings. (388) Church Wardens to bind Agnes McGray to James Sawyer, who agrees to give her when free one cow and one good calf and such a suit of clothes as £3, 10 would have bought when she was first bound by consent of her mother in 1773. JANUARY 6, 1779. (388) Called Court on Chrismass Meecans, of Cumberland County, Va.--larceny. (Richard Madison, Clerk, being absent on his lawful business, Peter Hog appointed Clerk pro tem.).--Guilty and sent to Williamsburg. Page 203 JANUARY 19, 1779. Page (391) Richard Madison, being absent, as page 388, Court appoints James Thomas Clerk pro tem. (391) William Bowyer, Alexr St. Clair and Benjamin Wilson qualified Justices. (393) Michael Bowyer qualified Justice. (393) Wm. Cleaver, Daniel Westfall, Francis Wire and John Warrick--to locate a road from Jonas Friend's to Darby Connolly's (deceased) plantation, in Tyger's Valley. JANUARY 20, 1779. (394) James Lachey appointed road surveyor of the road located by John Warrick and Ralph Stewart, from plantation of Darby Connolly, deceased, to Lewis's quarter on Nap's Creek. JANUARY 22, 1779. (395) Called Court on Rosannah Ramsey, for horse stealing.--Not guilty. FEBRUARY 16, 1779. (396) Elenore Askins, mother of a child bound to Walter Cunningham, complains of Walter for not using her child well.--Summoned. Witnesses: Rosana Steel, David Steel, and Mary, his wife, Hanna and Mary Lessley. (397) William Bowyer qualified Lieutenant Colonel. David Gwinn qualified Lieutenant. MARCH 16, 1778. (400) Garrat Wheeler exempted from levy. (400) Commission for examination of Jane, wife of Robert Buchanan. Deed to Philip Sciler. (402) Elizabeth, wife of James Thorpe, soldier in the Continental Army, with small children, allowed £25. (402) Joseph Crouch recommended as Captain, Alexr. Maxwell as Lieutenant, and Patrick Hamilton as Ensign. (403) John Lewis, Wm. Lowther and Andrew Davidson qualified Justices. (404) William Robertson, Captain, and Nicholas Sybert, as First Lieutenant--qualified. (406) Commission for priv. examination of Mille, wife of Charles Cummins, as to deed to Robert Cummins. (406) Joseph Crouch as Captain, Jacob Warwick and Alexr. Maxwell as First Lieutenants--qualified. (407) Elizabeth Wilson, soldier's wife, with small children, allowed £20. (407) Admn. of estate of William Wallace granted widow Jane. (408) Court appoints John Graham guardian of Joseph Graham, orphan of David Graham. (409) John Gum appointed road surveyor from Peter Hob's Mill to the road over the mountain to Burdy House. Page 204 Page (410) Joshua Humphreys and John Wilson qualified Justices. (410) Anthony Sedusky appointed road surveyor in Tyger's Valley. Daniel McLain appointed road surveyor in Tyger's Valley. (413) Thomas Watterson's death abates suit. (416) John Nickle exempted from County levy. MARCH 18, 1779. (433) Samuel Pritchard's death abates suit. (437) David Griver, vice Jacob Peck, appointed Constable. (439) Michael Bowyer qualified Attorney. MARCH 19, 1779. (439) Ordinary rates. APRIL 20, 1779. (441) Richard Madison, Clerk of this Court, being in the service of the State as Lieutenant of Militia, Peter Hog appointed Clerk pro tem. (441) Executors of Francis Weir (Daniel Westfall and Benjamin Wilson) petition that appraisers be appointed for Francis's estate, as the times in that part of the country are so troublesome from the incursions of the Indians and the stock of the testator are exposed. (442) John White qualified Lieutenant. MAY 18, 1779 (444) Joseph Patterson recommended Captain, vice Captain William Anderson; John Campbell as Lieutenant, and David Gibson as Ensign. (445) Randall Slack and Sarah, his wife, failing to appear as witnesses to the will of Casper Ekert, are fined unless they appear, &c. (447) Joseph Patterson qualified Captain; also John Campbell as Lieutenant, and David Gibson as Ensign. (447) David Griner qualified Constable. (448) Patrick Savage to be summoned to show cause why his children should not be bound out, it appearing that he is not capable of bringing them up in a Christianlike manner. (449) Thomas Rankin recommended Captain, vice Robert Kenny; Gasper Clemmons as First Lieutenant, George Anderson as Second Lieutenant, and James Rankin as Ensign. (450) Commission granted to take deposition of Sarah, wife of John Caldwell. Deed to Jacob Gabbert. (450) Thomas Rankin qualified Captain. (451) Michael Simms indicted for rescuing his horse, impressed in country's service. Stuffe How, for opposing and resisting an officer empowered to press a horse for said service, by Geo. Nicholas, Jacob and Martin Coyle. (452) Rebecca, widow of Andrew Lewell, qualifies executrix. (453) James Hughes, witness--18 miles. Page 205 Page (454) Ann Wells, wife of Thomas Wells, soldier in the service of the Republic. (456) John Middleton, child of Elizabeth Bradshaw, to be bound to George McNutt. (456) Robert Thompson recommended as Ensign. MAY 19, 1779. (451) William Watson's death abates suit. (458) Joseph Peace's death abates suit. (463) Admn. of estate of John McClintock, deceased, is granted to Wm. McClintock, whose security is William McClintock, Sr. (464) Elenore Cockrain, widow of Samuel Cockrain, who died in Continental Service, allowed £40. Elenore Forehand, widow of Darby Forehand, allowed £20. (465) Charles Hyde, aged 15, orphan of John Hyde, to be bound to John McDonough. (466) Commission granted to take priv. examination of Mary, wife of Martin Sherman, who resides in Albemarle. Deed to Wm. Richards. (467) Robert Thompson qualified Ensign. (471) Alexr. Robertson qualified Vestryman. (474) Abraham Kerkendoll's death abates suit. (475) Brian Breeding's death abates suit. MAY 20, 1779. (479) Benjamin Hawkins's death abates suit. (483) William Mann's death abates suit. (484) Joseph Hinkle's death abates suit. (489) John Hawkin's death abates suit. (506) William Head, returned no inhabitant. (510) Alexander McCoy, returned no inhabitant. (547) William Hays, returned no inhabitant. (568) John Cowley's death abates suit. (577) John Hutchinson and John Henderson, returned no inhabitants. (577) John Frogg's death abates suit. (585) James Ewing, returned no inhabitant. (591) Archer Mathews, returned no inhabitant. (594) Mary Wilson's marriage abates suit. (613) Jacob Hart, no inhabitant. (613) John Stevenson's death abates suit. (614) George Peoples, returned "Lives in Rockbridge." (623) On petition of Patrick McDavid, Commissioners to lay off dower to Martha Cowden, widow of Samuel Wilson, deceased, in half the lot in Staunton and the outlet belonging. (624) Hugh Campbell, orphan of Robert Campbell, chose Elijah McClenachan his guardian. MARCH 21, 1779. (625) Persons to take tithables in the following Captains Companies. Page 206 James Tate, in Tate and Long's Companies; Elijah McClenachan, in Buchanan's and Simpson's; George Moffett, in Trimble's and Henderson's; John Davidson, in Rankin's and Givens's; Alexr. Robertson, in Johnston's and Thompson's; James Trotter, Jr, in McCutchon's and Cunningham's. (626) Joseph Bell, in Patterson's and Bell's; Joshua Humphreys, in Smith's; Thomas Huggart, in Capt. Kinkead's, Hicklin's and McCreary's; John Wilson, in McCoys and Vance's; Benj. Wilson, in Tyger's Valley; Andrew Davidson. on West Fork and Buchanan's. (630) William Hutchinson, returned no inhabitant. Page 207 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. 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