Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia

                                           Volume I

                           AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS.

                                   ORDER BOOK No. VIII.

                                       FEBRUARY 21, 1763.

  (2) James Ewing vs. John Jones } Israel Christian, Gabriel Jones, Peter Hog, John Madison, John Bowyer and Daniel
Smith--special bail.
  (3) Thomas Nowell, defendant.
  (17) Moses Hamilton's declared estate heretofore ordered to be sold by Sheriff.
  (24) John Bowyer makes oath that he was whole and sole legatee under Caleb Harmon's will, but the will was
lost--administration granted to John.

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                                         APRIL 19, 1763.

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  (25) Alexr. Dunlop, aged 18, orphan of Alexr. Dunlop, decd., chose John Dunlop his guardian.

                                         APRIL 20, 1763.

  (26) Cornelius Ruddle, security for John Skeen, administrator of Ruben Allen, prays counter security--John summoned.
  (27) John Ledford to Isaac Taylor--power attorney--James Farlie witness. Wm. Dean and Wm. Blantin--jurors.
Commission for privy examination of Margaret, wife of Isaiah Curry. James Catchey (Carthrae).
  (28) Rev. John Jones, clerk, witness to prove will of Rob. Armstrong.
  (29) James Arbuckle and Thomas Thompson appointed Constables in the Pastures.
  (30) James McCatchey--See page 27, supra.
  (31) James Reaburn complains that William McMullen does not provide clothes nor teach a trade to his apprentice, Henry
Reaburn.
  (32) Ishmael Abbit--garnishee.
  (33) Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Fulton. Thomas Story, garnishee, declares he has the following of Thos. Fuiton's: One corner
cupboard, one old bed rug and blanket, one pair iron dogs, two tubs and churn. Many attachments vs. Fulton.

                                         APRIL 21, 1763.

  (37) Wm. Minter, Adam Dean, Robert McCitrick.
  (38) Lancelot Graham and John Clark misbehaved in Courtyard by acting in a riotous manner--bound to good behavior.
  (39) Commission for private exammation of Elizabeth, wife of Joseph McDonald.
  (39) Following deeds partially proved and ordered certified: William Moore to Francis Smith, Thomas Hill to David Miller,
Elijah Isaacs to Robt. McGee, Paul Garrison to John Donally.
  (39) John Atkins misbehaved in a riotous manner in the Courtyard and bound to good behavior.
  (40) John Newbanks--juror.

                                         APRIL 22, 1763.

  (41) James Hartgrove--juror.
  (42) Private examination of Martha, wife of George Robinson, recorded.
  (42) James Crow came into Court and made oath that he, with his wife, Eleanor, and his children, Thomas, Elizabeth and
Fanny, came to dwell in this Colony in the year 1762, &c.--50 acres each.
  (43) Isaac McDonald--juror.
  (45) Teagle Trader appointed Constable, vice Felix Sheltman.
  (45) Road ordered from Walker's Place to Warm Springs. Thomas Feemster, surveyor from Walker's to Charles Lewis's.
  (45) Inhabitants on Back Creek, in the Calf Pasture, and inhabitants from Hance Harpers downwards in Bull Pasture.
  (46) Jerman Backster, Adam Dean.

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  (46) George Wilson not an inhabitant of this County and therefore released from fine for not serving as juror.

                                         APRIL 23, 1763.

  (51) William Grymes, James Neilly and William Robinson to be road overseers from Grymes Clearing to the head of the run
above Madison's plantation; John Craig from thence to New River on the lands of John Buchanan, gent., and Alexr. and
William Sayers from thence to Fort Chiswell; Wm. Preston is to apportion tithables as far as Fort Lewis, and Wm. Thompson
from thence to Fort Chiswell.

                                         APRIL 25, 1763.

  (53) Anderson Poulson, administrator of Remembrance Williams, decd., unadministered by Catherine Williams, decd., late
administratrix, &c., vs. Peter Vaneman. Dismissed; agreed.
  (54) James Littlepage, returned no inhabitant.
  (58) Agnes Clark vs. James Trotter } Abates by marriage of plaintiff.
  (59) Oliver Wallace, returned no inhabitant.
  (69) Wm. Dean and Mary, late Mary Cooke, only daughter and heiress of Patrick Cooke, vs. Hugh Young.
  (82) Francis Liver--special bail.
  (85) Francis Mousey--special bail.
  (90) John Greenlee appointed guardian of Mary Greenlee, orphan of James Greenlee.
  (91) John Sheldon, witness from Winchester.
  (91) William Preston's mark recorded.
  (91) Called Court on Wm. Jones for "buggery"--convicted and sent to Williamsburg for trial.

                                         APRIL 26, 1763.

  (101) William Preston appointed surveyor from Grymes Clearing to Catapo. Stephen Willis--Juror.
  (105) Order that Sheriff pay Patrick Ryley for repairs to jail.

                                         JUNE 21, 1763.

  (106) Ann Vare acknowledged deed to Richard Shankland. Samuel Sproul exempted from levy--great age and infirmity.
Low Todd, a witness from Bedford County.
  (107) James Harmon exempted from levy--great age and infirmity.
  (107) Martha Miller relinquished dower in land conveyed by her husband, John Miller, to David Stewart.
  (107) William Armstrong, eldest son and heir of James Armstrong, decd., qualified administrator c. t. a.
  (108) David McCawrins petitions that Silas Hart detains his daughter Margaret--Silas to be summoned.

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  (108) Joseph Wilson, orphan of George Wilson, aged 12, to be bound to James Laird.
  (108) George Bush took the oaths for naturalization.
  (109) Margaret Leeper qualified administratrix of her deceased husband, James Leeper. William Beard, greatest creditor,
qualifies administrator of John Sheldon.
  (113) New Commission--John Chiswell, John Buchanan, John Wilson, Silas Hart, Andrew Lewis, James Lockhart, Richard
Woods, Robert Breckinridge, Patrick Martin, Wm. Preston, Alexr. Sayers, John Bowyer, John Dickenson, John Christian,
Francis Tyler, Daniel Smith, John Archer, James Buchanan, Archd. Alexander, Israel Christian, Mathew Patton, John
Maxwell, John Poage, James Lockridge, Felix Gilbert, Abraham Smith, James Trimble, Charles Lewis, Samuel McDowell,
George Moffett, Benj. Hawkins, Francis Kirtley, Andrew Bird--dated 16 April, 1763.

                                         JUNE 22, 1763.

  (114) George Helvick, orphan, aged three years and four months, to be bound to Wm. Fleming, gent.
  (115) Viewers appointed for a road from South River above Joseph Hanah's over Coles's Ford to Mathew Thompson's.
  (117) Will of Malcomb Campbell proved--the executors refuse to act, as also Isabella, the widow, and Elizabeth Campbell
qualifies.
  (118) Commission for examination of Ann, wife of Samuel Caldwell.
  (120 ) Robt. Rowland, security for Margaret Rentfro, late Margaret Looney, admx. of her deceased husband, asks counter
security.
  (122) Petition of John Anderson vs. Rev. John Craig, for detaining him as a slave. Deposition of Joel Barker, taken in
Brunswick County, shows that Anderson is son of a free white woman and was bound by the Church Wardens of the Parish
of Saint Andrews, in Bmnswick County, to serve till 21, and he is now of that age. Judgment of the Court that he be released.

                                         JUNE 23, 1763.

  (124) Commission for examination of Margaret, wife of James McCown.
  (131) Thomas and Robert McCullough, witnesses from Albemarle.
  (132) John Campbell committed for abusing Henry Fillbrick and disturbing the Court. Charles Campbell committed for
abusing the Court.
  (133) George Clark and George Hope--jurors.

                                         JUNE 24, 1763.

  (134) Benj. Bennett--juror.
  (135) John Maury, James Horner.
  (136) Thomas Paxton, millwright--juror.
  (138) Richard Williams and Abby vs. Ezekiel Richardson and Mary.
  (138) Robert Graham, admr. of Florenee Graham, decd., vs. Joseph Vachub--abates by death of plaintiff.
  (138) Alexr. Read--juror.

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  (139) Liquors rated.
  (139) John Caldwell vs. James Kennedy } Alexr. Reed, witness from Amherst.
  (142) Ephraim Hubbard--juror.

                                         JUNE 25, 1763.

  (162) John Crank returned no inhabitant.
  (164) Joseph Waughub vs. Robert Graham } Abates by death of defendant.
  (189) Robt. Graham, assignee Timothy Sullivan, vs. Thomas Mann--abates by death of plaintiff.
  (211) Complaint of James Reaburn vs. Wm, McMollen, for ill-using his apprentice, Henry Reaburn, is dismissed as frivolous.
  (212) Henry Reaburn, aged 16, orphan of Edward Reaburn, chose James Reaburn his guardian.

                                        AUGUST 16, 1763.

  (212) Andrew Lewis, qualified Lieut. of the County; Wm. Preston, qualified Colonel of the County; Walter Cunningham,
qualified Captain of Militia; Alexr. McClenachan, qualified Captain of Militia; William Crow, qualified Captain of Militia; John
McClenachan, Michael Bowyer and David Long, qualified Lieutenants of Militia; James Ward, qualified Ensign of Militia.
  (213) John Bowyer qualified Captain of Militia.
  (213) Ann Clendenning qualified admx. of her husband, Archd. Clendenning.

                                      SEPTEMBER 20, 1763.

  (213) Called Court for examination of Hugh Beard, charged with feloniously biting the ear of Wm. Farris--not guilty.
  (214) Same of Joseph Garrot, on suspicion of felony--not guilty of stealing, but of receiving stolen goods--35 lashes.
  (214) Same of Priscilla Hughes for felony--guilty--Grand Jury.
  (215) Ann Kinkead qualified admx. of her husband, Burrough Kinkead.
  (216) Rebecca Dougherty qualified admx. of husband, Charles Dougherty.
  (217) James Wordlaw, as greatest creditor, qualified admr. of Thomas Jones. James and John Gilmore qualify admrs.
Thomas Gilmore. Wm. Gilmore qualified admr. of Wm. Culberts.
  (211) Wm. McKee qualified Lieutenant of Militia.
  (218) Henry Larkin bound to peace towards Andrew Brown. Jacob Cooper, an orphan, to be bound to Saml. Paxton.
Power of attorney from Wm. Young to John Madison partially proved and to lie for further proof.

                                      SEPTEMBER 21, 1763.

  (219) Saml. McDowell qualifies admr. of John Woods. James McDowell 

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qualifies Captain of Militia. Felix Gilbert qualifies admr. of John Murphy. Felix Gilbert qualifies admr. of John Williams.
  (220) Felix Gilbert qualifies admr. of Lawrence Huntsman.
  (224) John Ray appointed Constable in lower end of County. Patrick Frazier qualified admr. of James Underwood. George
Teater, garnishee.
  (227) Complaint of John Lynn, that Silas Hart detains him contrary to law,continued.
  (230 ) Agnes Bush, an orphan, to be bound out to John Montgomerie.
  (230) Sarah Griffith, servant of John Hamilton.
  (233) Robt. Curry qualified Ensign of Militia.
  (235) Daniel Holdman, a witness from Frederick. John Heren--a witness.
  (237) John Strain, Adam Edgar, jurors.
  (238) Saml. Davidson, a witness from Albemarle.
  (239) Charles Marlow, an orphan of 11 years and 9 months, the 4th of this inst., until 21, to Jesse Harrison, he teaching him
to read and write according to the condition of a former indenture.
  (239) John Greenlee qualified Lieutenant of Militia.
  (240) Wm. Edmiston qualified Lieutenant of Militia. Samuel Edmiston qualified Ensign of Militia.

                                      SEPTEMBER 23, 1763.

  (248) Jane Pickett, a witness.
  (249) James Gregory, orphan, aged 16, to be bound out to Saml. Varner.

                                      SEPTEMBER 24, 1763.

  (254) George Wilson vs. John Williams--Abates by death of defendant.
  (255) Joseph Kenaday returned no inhabitant.
  (269) Nicholas Mildeborger--special bail.
  (286) Chas. Julian vs. Alexr. McClenachan.--Abates by death of plaintiff.
  (293) Thos. McGregor--juryman.
  (296) John Trimble and two others and 597 acres added to tithables. Walter Trimble and 159 acres added to tithables.
  (303) James Kenady vs. Josiah Ridgway.--Deft. returned no inhabitant.
  (304) Felix Gilbert vs. John Murphy.--Abates by death of defendant.
  (305) Thos. Armstrong and Ann, his wife, late Ann Stewart, admx. of James Stewart, summoned to render account.
  (306) Bowyer and McDowell vs. James Jackson.--Abates by death of defendant.

                                      SEPTEMBER 26, 1763.

  (320) Thomas Bowyer, with his man, John Domnark, added to tithables.

                                       NOVEMBER 9, 1763.

  (324) Court of Oyer and Terminer for trial of Tom, slave, for murder of John Harrison by shooting in back. Confessed ;
judgt. guilty, and that he be hanged by the neck on Saturday, 19th inst., and his head be severed 

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and affixed on a pole on the top of the hill that leads from this Court House to Edward Tarr's. Memo.--Tom valued at £50.

                                      NOVEMBER 15, 1763.

  (326) John Robinson exempted from County levy--no cause given.
  (327) Robt. Scott, 3 tithables, and 820 acres, added to tithables. Six tithables of Stephen Willis added to tithables. Will of
John Harrison, Jr., proved by John Hopkins and lies for further proof.
  (327) County Levy. To John Bowyer, for executing negro Tom, £3, 4, 3.
  (329) 390 acres of Geo. Hutcheson's land added to tithables.

                                      NOVEMBER 16, 1763.

  (329) John Harrison, Jr.'s will proved and recorded.
  (330) George Watt added to tithables.
  (331) Blakely Brush qualified admr. of his father, Richard Brush.
  (332) 320 acres of Thos. Stevenson added to tithables.
  (332) William Erwin, son of Jane Erwin, with 241 acres, added to tithables. 550 acres of Patrick Quin--same. 104 acres of
John Jameson--same. 300 acres of John Kilpatrick--same. 400 acres of Thos. Kilpatrick--same.
  (336) 500 acres of James Green--same. Charles Griffeths exempted from levy.
  (337) James Findley qualified admr. of his deceased brother, Robert Findley. Will of John Jackson proved by two witnesses
and ordered to be certified.
  (342) John Robinson (near Coulton's) exempted from levy.
  (342) John Smith, Wm. Grymes, James Nealey and Israel Christian to view the roads that lead from Vance's over the New
River on the lands of John Buchanan and likewise by Ingles's Ferry to the lead mines.
  (342) Adam Harmon to be bound to peace towards Wm. Thompson.
  (342) 451 acres of John Kerr's land added to tithables. 190 acres of Wm. Kerr's land added to tithables. 375 acres of Saml.
Hind's land added to tithables. 112 acres of Wm. Mather's land added to tithables.

                                      NOVEMBER 18, 1763.

  (353) John Sallow returned, not found in his bailiwick.
  (355) John Scott vs. Wm. Wyatt.--Defendant arrested, but made escape.
  (356) Philip Rinehart returned not found in his bailiwick.
  (372) Thos. Sumpter committed to jail for want of special bail.
  (374) 320 acres of John McCoy added to tithables. 200 acres of Moses Hall added to tithables.
  (378) Jeremiah Seeley returned not found in my bailiwick.
  (379) Margaret Risk qualifies admx. of husband, James Risk.
  (380) Michael Woods, witness from Albemarle. Woods. witness from Albemarle.
  (381) George Henderson exempted from levy.

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                                      NOVEMBER 19, 1763.

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  (382) Robert McClenachan ordered to pay the rents in arrear for the old Court House to the Sheriff.
  (382) Jeremiah Ponder relinquished dower in land conveyed by her husband, Daniel Ponder, to Joseph Rutherford.
  (382) James Huston and Archd. Hamilton qualified Inspectors of Flour.
  (383) Brown's Bridge--to be repaired.

                                      DECEMBER 20, 1763.

  (384) Geo. Mathews qualified admr. of Joshua Mathews, Mary, wife of Joshua, having refused.

                                        JANUARY 2, 1764.

  (384) Called Court on Paul Armstrong, charged with murder of Thomas Hicks--acquitted.
  (385) Oyer and Terminer for trial of Fanner, a negro slave of John Harrison, for aiding and abetting Tom in the murder of
John--acquitted.

                                        MARCH 20, 1764.

  (387) Many certificates of hemp.
  (389) Jacob Scott, aged 16, orphan of John Scott, chose John Davis his guardian.
  (389) Road petitioned for from John King's Mill, on Naked Creek, to John King's Mill, on Middle River.
  (389) Comn. for examination of Rachel, wife of James Arbuckle. Comn. for examination of Martha, wife of James Gilmore.
  (390) Saml. Hunter bound to peace towards Wm. Henderson. Wm. Kelly exempted from levy.
  (390) Comn. for examination of Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Hays.
  (391) Comn. for examination of Jane, wife of Daniel Love.
  (391) Charles Campbell qualified Ensign.
  (391) Jane Armstrong, widow of James Armstrong, renounced provisions of his will.
  (391) Bridge to be built over run near Robt Poage's.
  (392) Christian Godfrey Milliron bound to appear on suspicion of murder of John Mathews--appeared and judgment that
tho' the facts are not fully proved, yet the Court have some reasons for suspecting him--bound to next March Court.

                                        MARCH 21, 1764.

  (395) Jennett McDonald, admx. of Randall McDonald, to be summoned to render account.
  (395) Charles Lynch, as greatest creditor, qualified admr. of Valentine Yocum.

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  (396) William and John Candler, appraisers of Yocum. Frederick See, as greatest creditor, qualifies admr. of Frederick See.
On motion of Henry Stone and Catherine, his wife, admx. of her late husband, Jacob Zorn--by a mistake the inventories of
Jacob Zorn and of Henry Horse were drawn together as inventory of Jacob alone. Clerk ordered to alter the minute book and
record.
  (399) Margaret Rentfro, late Margaret Looney, required to give counter security to Robt. Rowland or deliver up the estate to
him.
  (399) Mathew Bracking, a Constable.
  (400) Commission to value improvements of Geo. Givens on 400 acres on James River.
  (400) Patrick Shirkey asks counter security from Elizabeth Campbell, admx. of her father, Malcolm Campbell.
  (400) Sarah Wilson, servant woman of John Cockrane.
  (400) John Griffeth qualifies admr. of his brother, Morris Griffeth. John Griffeth qualifies admr. of his brother, Benj. Griffeth.
  (401) James Trimble appointed guardian for Ann and Lydia Berrisford, orphans of John Berrisford.

                                        MARCH 22, 1764.

  (402) Thomas Brannon--juror.
  (403) John Dailey vs. Wm. Dinguid.--Abates by death of defendant.
  (405) James Keith of County Frederick.
  (406) Bryan McDaniel appointed road overseer from Fort William to the Market Road. James Neeley, ditto, from Fort
Lewis to the Great Lick.
  (408) Will of John Mathews proved--Sampson and George Mathews qualified executors, the other executor being dead.
  (410) Commission for examination of Amey, wife of Henry Smith. John Bigham, security for Isabella Hall, admx. of her late
husband, Robert Ramsey, prays counter security from Isabella and her husband, Robert Hall. James Wright, orphan of John
Wright, decd., to be bound to John Fitzwaters. David Stuart et als., bail for Thos. Fulton in many suits offered to deliver him
up, but the Court refused to allow it because there had not been judgment.
  (411) Jesse May declared insolvent.

                                        MARCH 23, 1764.

  (412) James Lockhart complains that Wm. Foster has abused him in execution of his office.
  (412) David Bryan and executors of Erwin Patterson ask counter security from Rhoda Evans, now Rhoda Doggett, admr. of
her decd. husband, Daniel Evans. Rhoda and Richard Doggett, her husband, summoned.
  (413) Liquors rated.
  (417) Peter Scholl, witness from Frederick--45 miles.
  (418) Lawrence Mills, convict servant of Jeremiah Ragen.

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  (427) Thomas Fulton committed for debt.

                                        MARCH 26, 1764.

  (436) Wm. Stevenson returned not found in bailiwick.
  (447) Andrew Johnston, returned no inhabitant. Wm. Winston, returned no inhabitant.
  (456) Robert Jackson vs. Wm. Tutt.--Abates by death of plaintiff.
  (466) Samuel McCord, returned no inhabitant.
  (475) Conrad Yocum, returned no inhabitant.
  (479) Joshua Mathews, &c., vs. James McBride.--Abates by death of plaintiff.
  (489) Cohonggorooto, a negro slave of Peter Hog, adjudged seven years.

                                         APRIL 24, 1764.

  (491) Sarah Birdwell, convicted of receiving stolen good, and 30 lashes 

                                          MAY 15, 1764.

  (492) Alexr. Painter qualified administrator of Catharine Painter.

                                         JUNE 19, 1764.

  (494) Rebecca Gardner qualified administrator of her husband, Thomas Gardner.
  (495) Thos. McLamor bound to peace towards Edward Erwin.
  (495) Bridge ordered over the Long Meadow where the road crosses it that leads from Francis Alexander's to William
Tees's.
  (496) John Ramsey chosen guardian by Mary McDonall, aged 16; John McDonall, aged 14, and the Court appoints him
guardian for Francis, Hugh, Rebecca, William, Elizabeth and Saml. McDonall, all orphans of John McDonall.
  (496) John McCastlin, greatest creditor, qualified administrator of William Fitzjarrell.
  (496) Will of Adam Wall proved by one witness (James Calloway) and to lie for further proof. No exr. being named, Apple
Wall qualified administrator.
  (497) Susanna Hall qualified admx. of husband, James Hall.
  (498) John Cants, security for Susanna Armemtrout, late Susanna Power, for admn. of Christian Calley, decd., asks counter
security.
  (498) Augustine Price and Fredk. Armentrout qualify admrs. of John Calley formerly granted to and unadministered by
Stophel Armentrout.
  (498) Alexr. Crawford, security for Thos. Gardner, now decd., for administration of estate of Thos. Gardner, decd., asks
counter security, and Rebecca, administratrix of Thomas, summoned.

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  (499) Commission for examination of Grissell, wife of John Handley.
  (499) Wm. Foster bound to peace towards James Lockhart.
  (500) John Maxwell refused to swear in as Justice.

                                         JUNE 20, 1764.

  (500) Wm. Gray exempted from County levy.
  (503) Dennis Getty vs. John Lowry.--Abates by death of defendant.
  (503) John Wilson refused to qualify justice.
  (506) Conrad Fudge, witness. Michael Earhart, witness from Culpeper. Mary Hinds, aged 3 years and 2 months, bound to
Elizabeth Crow.
  (507) Conrad Fulsh, juror.

                                         JUNE 21, 1764.

  (507) Saml. Thornhill exempted from County levy.

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