Augusta County, VA - Will Book 3, Abstracts From "Chalkley's Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish in Virginia" ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK No. 3. Page 1.--28th September, 1760. James Rogers' appraisement, by James Eakin, William Moore, David Moore. (Note.These dates should be 1761?) Page 1.--17th February, 1760. John Speer's appraisement. Page 4.--17th February, 1760. Eve Aphinger's bond (with Jno. Smith. Jacob Parsinger) as administratrix of Peter Apinger. Page 5.--17th February, 1761. Robert P.reckinridge's bond (with Jno. Ponge) as administrator of Pharaoh Ryley. Page 6.--18th February, 1761. James Ramsey's appraisement, by Jno. Malkem, William Cunningham, Jno. Cunningham--One Joynter; cash from Daniel McKnight. Page 7.--14th February, 1761. Adam Dickinson's additional appraisement, by Andw. Sitlington, John Young. Page 7.--18th February, 1761. Robert Graham's bond (with James Carlile, Thos. Thompson) as administrator of Florence Graham. Page 8.--18th February, 1761. William Guy's bond (with Ralph Laverty, Joseph Wachob (Waughope) as administrator of John Meaks. Page 9.--17th February, 1761. Phillip Persinger''s appraisement, by Wm. Preston, Ro. Reed, James Hughes--Current money. Page 10.--18th February, 1761. Samuel Willson's appraisement, by same as above--Many items and (2d October, 1760, 60 gallons whiskey). Page 10.--18th February, 1761. William Preston, Assistant Surveyor, enters 3 tracts, 400 acres each, between lands of David Cloyd, James Johnston, Wm. Ralston; a survey for John Mills. David Miller. Wm. Armstrong and said Preston's land whereon Rentfro formerly dwelt. Also 400 acres on a small branch of Craig's (Creek?), above Jacob Patton's old place, known by the name of the Mill Place. (Note at top of page 109.--Zachariah Johnston's wife was Ann Robinson, sister of Alex. and James Robinson; Jane Robinson. Ann's sister, married John Blair. Both James and Alex. went to Kentucky, Jessamine County? from Geo. Armentrout.) Page 11.--18th February. 1761. Nicholas Salles' (Solley) bond (with George Skilleron) as administrator of Jno. Wall. Page 12.--__ October, 1760. John Guy's estate settlement (the name is Gay in the order), by Henry Gay, administrator--Sold to Francis Donnally, Martha Guy, Henry Guy, Arthur Greer. widow Savers, Wm. Bunting, 61 Agnes Guy, Jean Moffet, Mary Guy, James Borling, Thos. Brown, Timothy Sullivan. Sundries to Elizabeth Gay, Ann Gay. Paid to John Vance, Nathaniel Lyon, John Neall, John Jamison, James McCoy, Arthur Hamilton, Maj. Brown, Commadore Brown. Page 14.--24th November, 1760. Stophel White's appraisement, by David Telford, James McCampbell, Andrew McCampbell. Page 15.--13th December, 1760. John Herman (Harmon's) appraisement, by John Coutz, Adam Hettrick, Valentine Pence. Page 16.--4th April, 1761. Patrick Young's will--Wife, Esibala (Isabella) and Joseph Walker, executors; son, James; 3 daughters, Sarah, Jannet and Allas. Teste: Wm. Hall, Jas. Campbell, Saml. McMurty. Proved, 19th May, 1761, by the witnesses. Executors qualify, with John Bowyer, Jno. Collier, James McKee. Isabella's mark ( ). Page 18.--5th February, 1761. Nathaniel McClure's will--Wife, Mary; eldest son, Holbert, £10 to cure his sore leg, above his share; sons, James and Nathan? (their young brother and sisters). Rest of children, viz: Halbert, Mary, Alexander, Hanah, Thomas, Margaret, Dorothy, Moses. Young sons to be put to trades. Executors, Alexander and Moses McClure and Archd. Alexander. Teste: David Dryden, Wm. Carleton, Hannah Allison. Proved, 19th May, 1761, by Dryden and Carleton. Executors refuse. Administration granted widow Mary, who qualifies, with John Allison, Saml. McClure, Baptist McNabb. Mary's mark ( ), Allison's mark ( ), McNabb's mark ( ). Page 20.--11th September, 1760. Robert Huston's will, farmer--Wife, Mary; son, John (infant), 95 acres on Collier's Creek; son, James (infant), 200 acres adjoining place testator lives on; son, Samuel (infant), plantation testator lives on, 307 acres; daughter, Elizabeth, 5 shillings, already provided for; daughters, Ann, Esther, Margaret, Mary. Wife, Mary; son, John; brother, Samuel Huston, executors. Teste: Daniel Lyle, Moses Trimble. Saml. McCoskey. Proved, 19th May, 1761, by Lyle and Trimble and executors qualified (Mary's mark ), with Daniel Lyle, John Huston, Jno. Lowry (Lowny). Page 23.--19th May, 1761. Archibald Buchanan's (Bohannon) bond (with Jno. and Wm. Buchanan) for Archibald and Agnes Buchanan (late Agnes McFerrin) administration of estate of James McFerrin. Page 24.--13th March, 1760.-- John Bowen's will--Wife, Lillis (Lillie), sole executor and guardian; daughter, Mary, 1 malato slave; son, Charles. Teste: Jno. Smith, Margaret Smith, Peter Luney, Walter Crockett, Jonathan Smith, Jno. Buchanan. Proved, May 19th, 1761. by Jno. and Jonathan Smith and Jno. Buchanan. Lillie qualifies (her mark), with Jonathan Whitley, Wm. Buchanan. Page 26.--18th May, 1761. John Culliland's appointment, by Alex. Buchanan, Jno. Wallace, Wm. Buchanan--Cash in Capt. Christian's custody; cash in Capt. Hog's hands. Page 26.--19th May, 1761. Mary Brown's bond (with Jno. Collier, James Campbell) as administratrix of William Brown. Page 28.--28th June, 1758. Peter Moser's estate settlement, by Michael Mallow, allowed 19th May, 1761--To Cathron Moser, Jno. Hopkins, Danl. Love, James McDole, Jno. Wright, Fardrick Kestor, Jacob Harper, Andrew Arewen, Powl Shaver, Eaform Love, Nickles Hofman, Edward McGary. (2nd vendue held 8th November, 1758?) To Alex. Miller, James McGill, 62 Jno. McCoy. (3d vendue held 3d October, 1760.) Credit by Patterkole money received on Peter Moser's account. From Jno. Madison, from George Caplinger, from Henry Carr, from Captain Cartley (Keartley), Capt. Abraham Smith (patterole money), from Captain Smith, for provender; from Captain Smith, on account of Wm. Wood; from Jno. Hogleer; from Capt. Ephraim Love, for provender and paterrole (patrol) money; from Capt. Smith, patterole money. Paid Jacob Rolman, paid Daniel Smith for clorking, paid Fredk. Opp for schooling, paid Fredk. Easter for salt and store goods, paid Johnson Hill for weaving, paid John Hughes, paid Stephen Conrad, the blacksmith. Page 30.--28th June, 1758. George Mouse's estate settlement, by Michael Mallow. Allowed 19th May, 1761. Sold to Cateren Moser, Jacob Cutman, Chas. Deavier, Seasor (Caesar) Brown, Henry Banener. Second vendue, 8th November, 1758, to Felty Mack, Jno. Arewen, Thos. Peterson, Robt. Mines, Andrew Arewen. Third vendue, 1st October, 1760, to Geo. Caplinger, Michael Props. Received from Geo. Madison for Providen (provender). Received from Capt. Smith, patterole money. Received from Capt. Smith for provender. Received from Abraham Smith, patterole money. Received from Frank Cartley. Received from Henry Fletcher. Paid Gabriel Gile for horse hunting. Paid John McCoy. Paid Andrew Smith for spinning. Three days driving cows from Trout Rock to Cartley's Fort. Page 32.--21st January, 1761. Alexander McFeeters' will--Executors, wife and John Buchanan; son, Alexander; daughters, Janet, Ann, Martha, Rebecka; grandson, Alex. McFeeters; daughter, Elizabeth Speers. Teste: Wm. McFeeters, Elijah McClenachan, Alex. McFeeters. Proved, 19th May, 1761, by Wm. McFeeters and Elijah McClenachan. Executors qualify, with Wm. Ledgerwood, Wm. Ray (Reah). (Martha's mark .) Page 34.--15th April, 1761. John Meek's appraisement, by John Gay, Alex. Hamilton, John Stevenson. Page 35.--13th November, 1759. John Cloyd's appraisement, by Edward, Joseph and Bryan McDonald. Page 37.--19th May, 1761. John Smith's estate to Thos. Hicklin, administrator--Paid Bowd Estill for 66 lbs. flour to make cakes at the burial. Paid James Burnsides; various articles given to the brother of deceased. Page 37.--20th May, 1761. Lilley Bowen's bond (with John and Wm. Mathews) as administratrix of Moses Bowen. Page 39.--20th May, 1761. Benj. Harrison's bond (with Daniel Smith) as administrator of Gideon Harrison. Page 40.--22d May, 1761. Naomi Hill's bond (with Felix Gilbert and Jno. Fowler) as administratrix of Johnston Hill. Page 41.--8th July, 1761. John Cally's appraisement by Archd. Huston, Wm Beard, Jacob Parsinger. Page 42.--11th December, 1760. Christian Gally's appraisement, by same as above. Page 43.--24th September, 1760. Edward McDonald's appraisement, by David Cloid, James Cloid, Samuel McRoberts--One wagon, currier's tools, 8 vols. of Spectator, The Body of the Virginia Laws. 2 prayer books, 1 Bible, 2 primers, 1 dictionary, The Complete Tradesman, other small books, 2 moon knives, 19 hides tanned leather, 16 sides soal leather, 11 sides bridle leather, 1 calf skin. 63 Page 45.--18th August, 1761. Isaac Cunningham's appraisement, by Jno. Maxwell, Joseph Lapsely, Jno. Moore, Jno. Paxton. Page 46.--18th August, 1761. John Bowen's appraisement, by Jno. Dailey, Jno. McClure, (Neaiell) Neal McCluster. Page 47.--11th June, 1761. Moses Bowen's appraisement, by same as above. Page 47.--23d September, 1756. James McClure's will, taylor, of South Carolina--Son, James, Bible and big pot; son, Samuel, next biggest pot; wife, Agness, to have use of both pots; sons, John and Andrew; daughters, Eleanor, Jean, Esther. Executors, Wm. Givens, Wm. McClure. Teste: Wm. Hanna, Wm. Beard, Wm. McClure. Proved, 18th August, 1761, by Wm. Hanna, other witnesses are dead. James, eldest son and heir, appears and waives objection to proving the will. Executor Wm. McClure is dead. William Givens lives in South Carolina. Administration granted to son, James McClure, who qualifies, with Andrew and Hugh McClure. Page 50.--9th October, 1759. Johan Paul Faught's (John Bellfaught) will--Wife, sole executrix; wife, Mary Katrine; 3 children, Katrine Cleman, Andrew and Casper Faught. Teste: Archd. Huston, Peter Funk, Catrine Funk. Proved, 18th August, 1761, by Huston and Peter Funk. Mary Catrine qualifies, with Christian Cleman, Geo. Trout (signed, Cath. Fought). Page 52.--12th October, 1760. John Masons will, farmer--To son, John, 270 acres on Mason's Creek; to son. James, 150 acres on Back Creek; to son, William, 250 acres on Grassy Hill Branch; to youngest son, Joseph, 135 acres where testator lives: to mother, Leah; to daughter, Jannet; to daughter, Mary; to daughter, Margaret. Executors, William Boyd, of North Fork of Otter River in Bedford County, and brother-in-law James Keachcy. Teste: Margt. Boyd, Wm. Ritchie. Proved, 18th August, 1761, by the witnesses. James McKatchey qualifies (Boyd lives in Bedford), with Geo. Robinson, John Miller, James Bane. Page 54.--18th August, 1761. Daniel Looneys (Luney) appraisement, by George Adams, Thos. Ramsey, John Miller--Two nurseries of apple trees. Due by John McFall. Page 55.--18th August, 1761. Peter Luney's appraisement, by Geo. Adams, Thos. Ramsey, Robt. Montgomery--Cash, etc. Due by Jno. Miller, Thos. Ramsey, Joseph McMortry, Wm. Boyd, Wm. Bird, James Ledderdale, David Luney. Page 56.--18th August, 1761. Peter Absheir's (Appinger) appraisement, by Robt. Mountgomery, Robt. Rowland, David Luney. Page 57.--19th July, 1761. Francis Donnally's will--Wife, Sarah (and the child she now bears); six sons, Samuel, Henry, Francis, William, John, James; daughter, Mary. Executors, wife, Wm. Ledgerwood, James Callison. Teste: John Berryhill, David Scott, Alex. McFeeters, Archibald Armstrong. Proved. 18th August, 1761, by McFeeters and Armstrong. Executors qualify, with Thomas Meek and Hugh Martin. Sarah's mark ( ). Callison's mark ( ). Meek's mark ( ). Ledgerwood's mark ( ). Page 60.--4th May, 1761. Robert Harrison's will--Father, Daniel, best hat; brother, Jesse. £10 for Jesse's daughter Ann when she arrives to 18; brother, Daniel; brother-in-law. Daniel Smith, watch and £20 for schooling Smith's son, Robert Smith; brother, Benjamin; sisters, Mary and Abigail. Executors, Daniel Smith and Jesse Harrison. Teste: Silas Hart, Hugh 64 Hamilton, Wm. Minter, Wm. Gragg. Proved, 18th August, 1761, by Hamilton and Minter. Executors qualified, with Wm. Preston and Michael Warren. Page 62.--15th August, 1761. James McFerrin's appraisement, by Andw. Hays, Charles Hays, John McCoven--Thomas Dolly's bond, John Eccles' bond. Page 63.--18th August, 1761. John McFerrins bond (with Thos. McFerrin, Wm. Preston) as administrator of Jno. McFerrin, Jr. Page 64.--18th August, 1761. Mark Miller's estate to Peter Vaneman, administrator--Due to Elizabeth Vaneman, Henry Barringer, Michl. Arehart, Mathias Dice, Henry Puckett, George Mouse, Borket Rider, Geo. Harris, George Caplinger, Looney Higher, Jacob Jobe, Philip Huffman. Page 64.--9th June, 1761. Patrick Young's appraisement, by Richd. Woods, Wm. Hall, John Paxton, John Wiley. Page 66.--18th August, 1761. George Moser's sale bill recorded--To Nicholas Hufman, Philip Harper. Cash by Smith and Love for Peter Roling. Paid Ephraim Love, Arthur Johnson, Thos. Wilmouth, to nursing deceased 5 weeks when he was under the doctor, and taking care of his creatures. Page 67.--25th May, 1761. Valentine Pence's will--Wife, Cathrine; brother's son, Jacob Pence; first born son, Adam Pence. To Jacob Nicholas, deed to be made for land sold, viz: One-half of a tract of 168 acres devised to him by Stophel Francisco. Lawfully begotten children, viz: Adam, Jacob, Henry, John, Catherine, Sarah, Barbara and Mary, and one in the womb. Executors, Jacob Nicholas, Peter Miller, they to sell tract on Nelson's Run joining David Logan's land. Teste: Jno. Craig, Jacob Nicholas. Proved, 18th August, 1761, by the witnesses. Nicholas refuses to execute. Miller qualifies, with Christopher Harmentrout, Jacob Parsinger, Fredk. Harmentrout. Page 69.--18th August, 1761. Nathaniel McClure's appraisement, recorded. Page 72.--18th August, 1761. Jacob Siver's appraisement, recorded. Page 73.--19th August, 1761. John Miller, David Miller, George Adams' bond for Mary Miller's administration of John Ingles' estate. Page 74.--19th August, 1761. Elizabeth Black's bond (with James Black, Saml. Craig) as administratrix of Anthony Black. Page 75.--19th August. 1761. Daniel Smith's settlement of estate of Jacob Sivers approved--Paid Woolrick Conrod, Gabriel Kyle; paid 1 clerk's note for swearing into your commission; paid Jno. Wright for crying the vendue; paid Henry Pircy for liquor; paid David Rule; paid Christian Lower (Sower?); paid Paul Shaver; paid Horrical Hufman; paid Henry Baninger; paid Sarah Harrison for liquor for vendue; paid Margaret Johnson for appraising the estate. Sale bill, viz: To John McCoy, Valentine Butcher, Henry Smith, Wm. Snodon, Saml. Briggs, Robt. Gragg, Jno. Dunkle, Ludwick Waggoner, Jno. Skidmore, Jonas Friend, Nicholas Havener. Received of Benj. Hagler, Robt. Minnis, Henry Penigar. Page 75.--19th August, 1761. Daniel Smith's settlement of estate of Henry Lawrence approved and recorded--Paid Gabriel Pickins, Hugh Hamilton, Windle Siver, Peter Finiman (Vaneman?) Sale bill, viz: To David Nelson, Thos. Feemster, Martin Shoob, Jacob Peters, Jacob Goodman. 65 Page 78.--15th August, 1761. Johnston Hill's estate appraised by Abraham Smith, Daniel Harrison, Adam Stevenson--James Lawrence's note; Wm. Ingles' ditto; cash in Daniel Ponder's hands; cash in hands of Jonathan Douglass. Page 79.--19th August, 1761. Mary Jackson's (late Mary Claypole) settlement of estate of William Claypole recorded--To Jno. Wright, Francis McBride, Jno. Dunbar, Jno. and Jos. Claypole, Mr. Johns, Evan Thomas. Sale bill, viz: To Robert Williams, Jersmons Peir, Arthur Trader, Moses Samples, John Douglass, Jno. Arshers, James Cohoon, Dennis Henry, Wm. Cimsey, Andw. Sedusky, Rees Thomas, Henry Harvey. Page 81.--20th August, 1761. John Wall's appraisement, by James Hamilton, Jno. Hamilton, Geo. Martin. Recorded. Page 81.--4th July, 1745. John Malckom's will, ( mark)--To son, George; to son, John; to daughter, Eleanor McNelie; to daughter, Margaret Wright; to grandson, Wm. Wright; to wife, Margaret. Teste: Andrew Scott, Thos. Scott, Silas Hart. Proved, 20th August, 1761, by Silas Hart and recorded. Wife Margaret refuses to execute, and administration granted Jno. Malkem, who qualifies with Daniel Smith. Page 83.--17th September, 1761. Valentine Pence's estate appraised, by Archd. Huston, Jacob Nicholas, Geo. Carpenter. Page 87.--5th September, 1759. Archibald Stewart's will--Wife, Janet; son, Thomas, his Great Bible; daughter, Eleanor, 5 shillings; son, Alexander, tract adjoining Andw. McClure's land; grandson, Archibald Stewart, £10 when aged 10 years; son, Benj. Stewart. Executors, Thos. Stewart, Edward Hall. Teste: Jno. and Andw. Campbell, Jno. Finley. Proved, 17th November, 1761, by Jno. and Andrew Campbell. Executors qualified, with Jno. Campbell. Andrew Campbell. Page 89.--17th November, 1761. Alexander McFeeters' appraisement, by Thos. Teat, Jno. Bigham, Wm. Currey recorded. Page 90.--10th August, 1761. Robert Patrick's will--Sons, Charles and John Patrick; son John's son, Robert; daughter, Martha Black, and her 8 sons, Robt. and John; daughter, Isabell McCulloch, and her daughter, Rachel; wife, Rachel. Executors, sons Charles and John. Guardian, wife Rachel. Teste: James Wharey, John McCulloch. Proved, 17th November, 1761, by the witnesses. Charles Patrick refuses to execute. Jno. Patrick qualifies, with Jno. McFeeters, Wm. McFeeters. Page 92.--17th November, 1761. Robert Harrison's appraisement by Hugh Hamilton, John Hopkins, Robt. Cravens. Recorded. Page 93.--17th November, 1761. Gideon Harrison's appraisement by Daniel Love, Saml. Hemphill, Wm. Gragg. Recorded. Page 94.--9th October, 1761. Francis McCown's will, farmer-wife, Margaret; sons, George and Francis; son, Malcom, the plantation formerly belonging to Mathew Young; son, James, the plantation in the Forks; daughters, Margaret, Nancy, Katrine; son, James, the plantation Saml. Norwood formerly lived on, and to pay Malcom i5 when come to age of "menuarty"; daughter, Isbell. Seven children. Executors, wife Margaret and son George. Teste: John Cunningham, Wm, McKemey John McNabb. Proved, 18th November, 1761, by the witnesses.--Margaret refuses to execute. George qualifies, with John McCown, Robt. Christian, George Moffett. Page 96.-- September, 1761. Robert Huston's appraisement made by John Macky, Daniel Lyle, Mathew McClure. 66 Page 98.--18th November, 1761. John Buchanan's bond (with Wm. Preston, Israel Christian) as sheriff. Page 100.--10th September, 1761. John Faught's (Bellfaught) estate appraised by Archd. Huston, Gasper Kinder, Peter Funk. Page 101.--18th November, 1761. John Bowen's additional appraisement by John Dayley, John McClure, Neal McNeal. Recorded. Page 101.--18th November, 1761. John McFerrin, Jr.'s appraisement, Robt. Mountgomery, Saml. McRoberts, John Mountgomery. Page 102.--14th November, 1761. Thomas Thompson's estate settlement by Mary Thompson, administratrix--Paid Margaret Thompson, Archd. Bryce, Robert Moody, Ephraim Wilson, Saml. McCune, John Cloyd. Page 102.--10th November, 1761. Wm. Reed's estate, appraised by James Cowin, Thos. Brown, Andrew Alexander. Page 103.--18th November, 1761. John Mclntire's appraisement, by John Buchanan, John Colter, James Moody. Recorded--In hands of Andrew Cowan. Page 103.--30th October, 1761. Patrick Inglish's will--Debts to Major John Brown and Samuel Moore to be paid first for reasons best known to testator; wife, Else, and his poor babes. Executors, John Brown and Saml. Moore. Teste: Geo. Wilson, Henry Maurray. Proved, 20th November, 1761, by Geo. Wilson, and recorded. Saml. Young qualified with Saml. Moore, William Wallace. Page 105.--21st November, 1761. John Buchanan's bond (with Wm. Preston) for collection of County Levy. Page 106.--17th February, 1762. Adam Dean's bond (with John Dean, Robt. Allen) as administrator of James Bourland. Page 107.--13th October, 1761. Henry Perkey's (German) will, farmer Wife, Margaret; eldest son, Jacob, tract purchased of Mary Pond, 360 acres on the tract purchased of John Wilson if other is lost; daughters, Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth; daughter, Elizabeth, 135 acres on Lick Run joining Nicholas Null; daughter, Ann, a tract on Shanando joining Elizabeth; sons, John and Henry. Executor, wife Margaret. Dated at end 2d November, 1761. Teste: Robt. Hook, James Bruester, Patrick Wilson. Proved, 17th February. 1761 (should be 1762), by the witnesses. Margaret qualified, with James Waite, James McClure. Margaret's mark ( ). Page 109.--29th June, 1761. William Brown's estate, appraised by John Summers, Wm. Hall, Jas. Davis. Page 110.--17th February, 1762. Margaret Gay and Andw. Lockridge's bond (with Wm. and Robt. Lockridge), as administrators of Robert Gay. Page 111.--17th February, 1762. David Stewart, Walter Cowdon and Saml. Cowdon's bond (with Chas. Lewis, Wm. Crow, Robt. Reed), as administrators of James Leister. Page 113.--17th February, 1762. Christopher Hicks' appraisement by Stephen Rentfro, David Luney, John Luney, recorded--His pay for ranging. Cash he left when he was "tuck prisoner." Page 113.--17th February, 1762. Robert Patrick's appraisement, by John Finley, John Hamilton, John Thompson recorded. Page 114.--17th February, 1762. Sebastian Hover's bond (with Francis Kirtley), as administrator of Michael Ryan. Page 116.--9th December, 1761. Francis McCown's estate appraised, by Jacob Anderson, Archd. Buchanan, Hugh Cunningham. 67 Page 117.--21st February, 1762. James Lockhart's accounts of estate of Dr. John Flood, recorded--Paid Elizth. Preston. Page 118.--19th February, 1762. John Bowyer's bond (with James McDowell, Saml. McDowell, James McGavock) to indemnify Israel Christian as John's surety on bond as guardian for Martha Borden. Page 119.--18th May, 1762. Henry Perkey's appraisement, by Robt. Hook, John Stevenson, James Bruester, recorded--3 negroes, Joseph Jenkins' note, 1 wagon. Page 120.--2d January, 1761. William Johnston's will, yeoman, aged about forty years--Daughter, Mary Johnston, 2 years old last June. Executor, Walter Davis. Teste: Wm. Scott, Michl. O'Donnell, John Cunningham, Robt. Cunningham, John Sorel. Proved, 18th May, 1762, by Scott, John Cunningham, and Sorel. Executor qualified, with Thomas Rutledge and Wm. Scott. Page 122.--2d October, 1761. Robert Cravens' will--Mark. Executors, wife, and son, John Cravens; wife, Mary, a negro wench called Knelly. To son William, tract called the Great Meadow, 141 acres. To daughter Mary, 124 acres she now lives on. To grandchildren, Zebulon and Robt. Harrison, 200 acres on east side Linville's Creek. To daughter Margaret Harrison. To daughter Agnes, tract she lives on. To Magee (Maggie?). To son Robert. To daughter Elizabeth Cravens. To grandson Robert Cravens, 160 acres, called Wait's Cabin, on the Creek below Joseph Cravens. To grandson John Cravens, brother of Robert above. To granddaughter Mary Black, 470 acres where Saml. Monsey lives to be sold. Nine (9) children, viz: (?) Teste: Archd. Huston, Mathew Thompson, Daniel Love. Proved, 18th May, 1762, by Archd. Huston and Danl. Love. Executors qualify, with Edward Shanklin, Andrew Erwin, Mary ( ) her mark. Page 125.--28th March, 1762. John Peery's will--To Thos. Kirkpatrick, £10; to brother, James Peery; to Mary Peery and her children. Remaining time James Gilmer has to serve to be disposed of. Executors, John Kirkpatrick, John Peery. Teste: Saml. Downey, Saml. Kinkead, John Campbell. Proved, 18th May, 1762, by the witnesses. Executors qualify, with Thos. Kirkpatrick, John Jamison. Page 127.--4th September. 1761. Anthony Black's estate appraised by John Finley, James Savers, Daniel _____. Page 129.--18th May, 1762. Roger Dyer's sale bill and settlement of estate by Hannah Dyer, administratrix, approved and recorded--To Wm. Samples, Wm. Gregg, Margaret McGlaughlan, David Nelson, Pat Frazier, John Cunningham, Robt. Ralston, Johnston Hill, John Cravens, Jesse Harrison, Bryce Russell, Robt. McGarry, John Dunkle, John Montgomery. Paid John Wright, Ro. Minnis (for whiskey), Sarah Stevenson (for whiskey for vendue); paid Wm. Gibson, Adam Harper, James Dyer. Page 131.--1st October, 1761. William Wardlaw's will--In Borden's tracke, planter. Executors, Jeannet Wardlaw and John Wardlaw. To wife, Jeannet; to son, John; to ? James Wardlaw; to son, Hugh Wardlaw; to ? Joseph and Wm. Wardlaw, the plantation testator lives on; to daughter, Margaret Wardlaw: to son, Robert Wardlaw, the plantation of woodland lying beside Samuel Buchanan. Teste: Robt. Weer, Jas. Wardlaw, John Wardlaw. Hugh Wardlaw. Proved, 18th May, 1762, by Robt Weer, Jas. and John Wardlaw. Executors qualified, with James and Hugh Wardlaw. Janet ( ) her mark. Page 133.--The last will and testament of John Davison, being taken suddenly ill of a colick and departed this life the 11th of April, 1762, expressed these words (to wit): that all his just debts should be paid and Elizabeth, his wife, should have her share as the law directed, and all the rest to be equally divided amongst his four children--Thos. Paxton, David Gray. Proved, 18th May, 1762. Elizabeth Davison ( ) and Danl. Lyle qualify, with Thos. Paxton and David Gray. Page 135.--11th April, 1762. Andrew Duncan's will--To wife, Jennet, negro slaves; to 5 daughters, Elizth., Mary, Jennet, Jean, Florence; to brother's son, James Duncan; to son, Andrew, infant, testator's home plantation. Executors, John Moore, Joseph Culton. Teste: John McNutt, Hugh Wardlaw, David Sayers. 18th May, 1762, proved, by Davis Sayers, John McNutt. Executors refuse to execute. Administration granted Jennet Duncan, the widow, who qualifies (her mark), with Andw. Russell, John Moore. Page 137.--26th November, 1761. John Lowry's will--Executors, wife, Elizabeth, and John Moore; to wife, Elizabeth; to son, William, 160 acres joining Robt. Lowry; to daughter, Rebeckah Lowry; to sons, John and Robert Lowry, £6 sent with William Parris to Ireland with the benefit of the return and £16 Lake (?) money, to be taught trades; to daughters, Jennet and Elizabeth Lowry, to be paid when of age by their young brothers, David and James Lowry; to sons, David and James, infants, plantation testator lives on. Teste: John Wardlaw, Jas. Kennedy, Hugh Wardlaw, James Wardlaw. Proved, 18th May, 1762, by John, James and Hugh Wardlaw. John Moore refuses to execute. Elizabeth qualifies, with John Moore, Robt. Lowry. Page 139.--18th May, 1762. William Carvin's bond (with Jas. Davis, Geo. Parris) as administrator of William Carvin. Page 140.--19th May, 1762. George Wilson's bond (with James Lockhart, John Dickinson) as administrator of James Simpson. Page 141.--18th May, 1762. Robert Gay's appraisement, by Robert Bratton, Jno. Graham, Andw. Fulton returned and recorded. Page 143.--15th November, 1761. Francis McDonald's estate, appraised by Saml. Downey, Thos. Teat, Thos. Brown. Page 144.--20th February, 1750-51. Sale of personalty of Mathias Shaw, by James Nicholas, executor--Recorded 18th May, 1762, viz: Sold to Jno. Craig, Wm. Frazier, Jas. Downey, Jno. Love, David Nelson, Henry Dooley, William Craig, Bernard Man, Joseph Wait, Saml. Muncy, Joseph Muncy, Casper Faught, Owen Reed, Joseph Wait, Jacob Harmon, Jno. Stevenson, Jacob Nicholas, Peter Herman, James Beard, Cathrine Pence, Michael Cam, William Williams. 5th May, 1755--2d sale, to viz: Jacob Nicholas, Henry Dooley, David Nelson, Peter Miller, Conrad Kimsley, Catrine Shawp (3 books), Michael Cam, Francis Kirtley, Jno. Davison, Margaret Shawp, Jno. Davis, Charles Man, Joseph Cravens, Jno. Couch, Robt. Craig, Jacob Courtsious, Simon Powell, Geo. Cam, Henry Long, Evan Evans, Conrad Backfish, Patrick Wilson, Jno. Hetrick, Nicholas Brock, George, Robert, and widow Scott. By sundries received of the estate of the deceased Jacob Pence. Page 147.--5th April, 1751. Sale held of the estate of Jacob Pence, and settlement of estate by Peter Miller, executor of Val. Pence, who was executor of Jacob Pence, recorded 18th May, 1762. Sold to Henry Dooley, James 69 Bartley, Wm. Craig, Jno. Fudge, James Downey, Joseph Wait, Repentance Townsend, Jacob Harman, Saml. Muncy, Robt. Hook, Danl. Love, David Loran, Wm. Beard, Johnston Hill, David Crighton; to cash. Paid Jno. Wright, Henry Perkey, Jno. Maggart, Andw. Faught, Jacob Pence. Nicholas Trout, Thos. Crawford, Archd. Huston. Page 150.--18th May, 1762. Florence Graham's appraisement, by Wm. Elliott, Archd. Armstrong, Jno. Graham, Jr., recorded. Acct. vs. Joseph Vachub, John and Robert Graham. Page 150.--24th February, 1762. James Leister's estate, appraised by Jno. Hughes, Sampson Mathews, Mathew Reed. Page 154.--19th May, 1762. Alex. McFeeters' additional appraisement, by Jno. Bigham, recorded. Page 154.--20th May, 1762. Settlement of Stophel White's estate by Jacob Anderson, recorded--Funeral charges, viz: 1 shirt, £1, 0, 0; muslin for a cale, £5, 0; 1 sheet, 5 yds., £17, 6; 7-3/4 gallons liquor, £1, 3, 3; 6 lbs. cheese, £3.9; bords and cofen and nails; £13, 6; 1-1/2 bu. flour (76 lbs.), £7, 3; 6 lbs. for shortening for said bisket, £0, 3, 5; vendue liquor, 2 gals., 1 pt., £6, 4-1/2 Paid James Arbuckle, David Galloway. Stophel White's vendue, sold to viz: David Drein, Jacob Anderson, Alex. Miller. Isaac Anderson, Marion Crawford, Alex. Telford, David Dryden, Baptist McNabb, David Telford. Page 156.--6th February, 1762.--James Litster's estate sold to, viz. James Ward, Geo. Wilson, Mathew Reed, Wm. Cabeen, Chas. Donnally, Ro. Armstrong, Edward Long, Pat. Cunningham, Andw. Greer, Thos. Fulton, Margt. Cameron, Jno. Stewart, Ro. Reed, Geo. Francisco, David Bell, Wm. Poage, Wm. Crow, Luke Bowyer, Abraham Thornton. Wm. Henderson, Jno. Buchanan, Thos. O'Neal, Alex. Gibson, Alex. Wright, Jno. Francis, James Simpson, Geo. Weaver, Philip Helveston, Jno. King, Geo. Anderson, Rev. Mr. Craige, Andw. Russell, Saml. Caldwell, Joseph Roberts, Jno. Gregory, Jno. Lucas, Mathew Clark, Jno. Anderson, Jr., James Robinson, Jacob Parsinger, Saml. Moore, Christopher Vinyard, Thos. Patterson, the Widow Bell, Ralph Gorrell, Jos. Russell, James Gilmore, Simon Robertson, James Hughes. Page 157.--24th May, 1762. Adam Dickinson's additional appraisement, by Catherine Dickinson, administratrix, recorded. Page 158.--17th August, 1762. Andrew Duncan's appraisement, by Wm. Edmondson, Jno. Edmondson, Saml. Buchanan, recorded. Page 159.--24th May. John Davis' estate, appraised by Samuel Lyle, Alex. McFeeters, and recorded 17th August, 1762. Page 162.--5th July, 1762. Robert Craven's estate, appraised by Mathew Thompson, Archd. Huston, Jno. Stewart. Bonds due by Ro. McGarry, John Crow, Wm. Cravens. Page 165.--5th August, 1761.-- John Mason's estate, appraised by Thos. Tosh, James Bein, Neal McNeal. Page 167.--17th August, 1762. Agnes Tosh's bond with Jno. Armstrong and James McKeachy, as administratrix of Tasker Tosh. Page 168.--24th November, 1760. John McCinney's will--Plantationer. To wife Mary; to son, Alexander; to daughter, Margaret Stuart; to son John; to daughters, Ann, Sarah, Mary. Executors, wife, Mary and son, John. Neighbor, James Phillips to make division of estate. Teste. Jno. 70 Phillips, Jas. Phillips, Chas. Phillips. Proved, August, 1762, by James and John Phillips. Executors qualified with Jno. Trimble. Mary's mark, John McCinney's (McKinney) mark Page 170.--15th September, 1758. William Dryer's estate sold to viz: Jno. Mooberry, Ephraim Love, Wm. Cunningham, Wm. Craig, Richard Shanklin, David Nelson, Edward McGary, Charles Differ, Jno. Hughbanks, John Cravens, Thos. Fulton, Wm. Ingles (English), Jas. Thomas, Andrew Erwin, Margt. Dyer, Mathew Black, John Herman, Wm. Brown. Sold and appraised, 5th December, 1759, viz: John Farris, Hugh McGary, Robt. Minnis. Cash due by John Cally. Settlement by Margaret Cravens, late Margaret Dyer, administratrix. Page 172.--25th January, 1762. William Buchanan's will00Planter. To wife, Rebecka; to son, James; to daughters, Merian, Ruth, Rebeckah, Hannah. Executors, son, James and Andrew Hays. Teste: Alex. Miller, James McCampbell, Jno. McCoskey. Proved, 18th August, 1762, by McCampbell and McCoskey. James Buchanan refuses to execute. Andrew Hays qualifies, with Nathaniel Evans, John Hunter. Page 174.--13th May, 1762. Andrew Smith's will: to wife, Mary, 1 sermon book; to children, books. Teste: Henry Banniger, Woolrick Conrod, Valentine Gile (Coil). Proved, 18th August, 1762, by Conrod. Henry Penniger qualifies administrator c. t. a., with Woolrick Conrod, Sebastian Hover. Proved, 18th November, 1762, by Valentine Coil. Page 176.--12th August, 1762. William Wardlaw's estate appraised by Andrew Steel, Jno. Logan, Jno. Moore. Page 176.--17th June, 1762. John Lowney's estate appraised by Wm. Moore, Wm. McCanless, Walter Eakin: 1 Bible and other sermon books, 6 chairs, 1 table linings. Page 178.--19th April, 1755. Mathew Erwin's will: to wife, Elizabeth; to daughter, Gennet Erwin, alias Johnson; to daughter, Jean Erwin, alias Jamison; to daughter, Agnes; to daughter, Mary Erwin, alias Francis; to daughter, Ellinor Erwin, alias Patterson; to daughter, Elizabeth Erwin; to daughter, Ann Erwin, alias Anderson. Executrix, wife Elizabeth. John Francis to be overseer. Teste: James Bell, Alex. Blair, Edward Warner. Proved, 18th August, 17G2, by Bell and Warner. Elizabeth refuses to execute. Administration granted John Francis, who qualifies, with James Bell, William Frame. Page 180.--13th August, 1762. Arthur Johnston's estate, appraised by Samuel Hemphill, Daniel Harrison, John Cravens. Page 180.--18th August, 1762. Mary Gregory's bond (with James Gray, Andrew Sitlington), as administratrix of Naphtalum Gregory. Page 181.--26th April, 1757. Hugh Thompson's will--To wife, a note due him by his son, Bryce Russell, the Great Bible and books; to son, James, the Great Bible and Confession of Faith, and the Whole Duty of Man; to daughter, Eliner, her Bible, Allen's Call to the Unconverted, and Thompson's Catechesm; to grandson, Hugh Russell, a small Bible; granddaughter, Isabella Helena Russell; to daughter, Mary, now in Ireland; grandchildren, Hugh and Elizabeth Leeper; granddaughter, Rachel Russell, a note on Anthony Thorn; grandson, George Russell; grandson, James Leeper; grandson (daughter?), Jean Leeper; to Mary Scott. Teste: Jacob Sink (Link?), Jas. Craig, Jno. Craig. Executors, Wm. Thompson, Samuel Henderson. Proved. 19th February, 1762, by John Craig, and on 18th 71 August, 1762, by James Craig. Executors qualify, with Wm. Baskins, Page 184.--14th August, 1762. Arthur Johnston's estate sold, settlement by Margaret Gragg, late Johnston, executrix. Recorded, 19th August, 1762 Sold viz: To David Williams, Israel Young, Robt. and Wm. Gregg, John Magill, Michael Warren. Paid Samuel Samples, Charles Campbell, Adam Stevenson, Robt. Moore, John Cathern, James Allen. Page 185.--28th May, 1762. Entered for James Trimble, Assistant surveyor 200 acres of vacant land on the west line of his own land between him and Saml. McClure, and 100 acres upon the head of Borden's Creek joining his own land, and also 100 acres on Hugh Luoks (Snoks?) Run adjoining to his own land, and likewise 150 acres Joining McDowell s line and Saml. Moore's line towards his own land. The above entries made with me this 28th day of May, 1762--Archd. Alexander. Recorded, 19th August, 1762. Page 186.--18th August, 1762. Joseph McClolon's appraisement, by Thomas Thompson, Jno. Gray, Andw. Russell, presented and recorded. Page 186.--19th August, 1762. Robert Christian's settlement of estate of Dr John Flood recorded 1752, to cash lent. Page 186.--17th August, 1762.-- John Poage enters 200 acres on south side of South Branch, opposite Shelton's tract on Earhart's Branch.--John Page 187.--17th August, 1762. Same enters 1,000 acres on head branches of Wolf Creek and Sinking Creek, branches of Greenbrier and New River.--John Archer. Page 187.-- 20th August, 1762. James Simpson's appraisement, by Jas. Wood, Wm. Crow, Saml. Cowden. Recorded. Page 187.--5th October, 1762. John McCinney's estate appraised, by Jas. Sayers, Thos. Gardner, Wm. Magill. Page 188.--25th May, 1760. Thomas Paxton's will--To wife, Sarah; to son Thomas, executor; to son, Samuel; to son-in-law, Mathew Robinson; to granddaughter, Elizabeth Eakin; to grandson, John Robinson, Teste: Mathew Lyle, Alex. Smiley, Andw. Smiley. Proved, 16th November, 1762, by Lyle and Alex. Smiley. Thos. Paxton qualifies, with Andw. Hays. Mathew Lyle. Page 190.--16th November, 1762. William Wilson's bond (with Robt. Cravens) as administrator of John Brooks. Page 191.--16th November, 1762. Saml. Young presented his accounts as administrator of Pat. Ingles. Recorded. Sale bill, viz: To Jno. Jamison, Saml. Cloyd, Alice English, Geo. Francisco, Ro. Reed, Wm. Earls, Andw. Greer, Saml. Moore. Paid Henry Murray, Edward Thompson, Robt Scott. Page 192.--16th February, 1762. Robert Mountgomery's bond (with Saml McRoberts, Thos. Ramsey) as administrator of Jas. Gatlive. Page 193.--16th November, 1762. John Poage entered 3 full entrys of land on a branch of Back Creek called the Valley, opposite to Jno. Miller's on Jackson River.--James Lockhart. Page 193.--16th November, 1762. Naphtalum Gregory's appraisement, by Alex. Galespy, Jno. Warwick, Jas. Hamilton. Recorded. Some histories and other books. 72 Page 193.--27th September, 1762. John Wright's will--To wife, Lidy; to eldest son, Abraham, 300 acres called Ball Hill; to second son, James, 175 acres patented in name of testator's father, James Wright, and 30 acres adjoining the Bald Hill part of the Bear Wallow; to child wife is big with, remainder of Bear Wallow tract; to daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Janet, Easter and Lydia Wright, tract called Perish Lines; to third son, Joshua, 170 acres; to farther son, John, infant. Executors, wife Lydia and Daniel Smith. Teste: Michael Warren, Jno. Hughes, Egniar Virden. Proved, 18th November, 1762, by Micliael Warren and Egniar Virden. Executors qualified, with Jno. Bowyer. Page 195.--18th November, 1762. Pharaoh Ryley's appraisement, by Geo. Robinson, Joseph McDonald, Bryan McDonald, Joshua McCormick. Recorded. Page 196.--18th November, 1762. Joseph Walker and Isabella Young's settlement of estate of Patrick Young. Recorded. Paid John Law, Jno. Taylor, Thos. Stuart, Jno. Hall and Saml. McMurty, James Todd, Gilbert Crawford, Stephen Orson, Jno. Hickman, David Dryden, Hugh Cunningham, Ro. McElhenny, Wm. Hall. Sale bill to Jno. Collier. Jas. Davis, Andrew Hall, Jas. O'Bryan, Saml. McMurty, Geo. Gibson, Isabella Young. Page 197.--19th November, 1762. John Smith's bond (with Henry Smith) as administrator of James Lawson. Page 198.--19th November, 1762. John Peery's appraisement, by James McCleery, Jno. Jamison, Mathew Wilson. Recorded. Page 198.--15th February, 1761. John Erwin's will: to son Edward, part of plantation adjoining William Correy. Sons and daughters and wife. Executors, Andrew Erwin, Jean Erwin and son Edward. Overseers, brother Edward and Francis. Teste: James Oliver, William Curry, David Williams. Proved 19th November, 1762, by the witnesses. Edward Erwin qualifies executor (the others refusing) with Henry Smith, William Curry. Page 200.--19th November, 1762. Robert Kinkhead's bond (with William Wilson) as administrator of Joseph Henderson. Page 201.--20th November, 1762. John Buchanan's bond (with Charles Lewis, William Preston), as sheriff to collect tithables. Page 203.--17th February, 1758. Colonel James Patton's estate; appraised by Thomas Stewart, John Ramsey, Edward Hall. List of bonds, bills, &c., due the estate: James Wiley's, 3rd May, 1754; Wm. Leppard's 15th February, 1753; John Die and Wm. Leppard's, 2nd February, 1754; William Byers, 15th February, 1754; Ernest Sharp, John Sharp and Martin Loy, 15th February, 1753; Thomas Ose, 8th February, 1754; Alexander Sayers, 22nd April, 1751; Daniel McNaire, 29th November, 1753; Frederick Stern, 12th February, 1754; Elizabeth Sumpter, 12th November, 1754; Patrick Callhoun, 20th April, 1751; Jacob Larton, __ June, ____; John Cook, 6th February, 1754; James McCaul, 20th April, 1751; John Wilson, 13th August, 1753; Conrad and Michael Kinder, 6th February, 1754; John Goldman, 17th December, 1750; George Stevenson, 8th December, 1752; Daniel Brown, 5th February, 1754; John Adams, 1st February, 1754; James Scaggs, 12th February, 1753; Luke McCherry, 22nd February, 1755; John Miller and Charles Springer, 1st April, 1751; Andrew Evans, 29th January, 1753; James Miller, of Reed Creek, ......; William, Henry and James Bates, 13th August, 1752; William Henry's note; Mathew Patton, 73 17th December, 1753; Paul Garrison, 16th February, 1754; John Brinegar, 20th April, 1753; John Stedham, Jacob Patton, and Peter Tar, 18th December, 1753; Thomas Lutterington and John Brinegar, 3rd January, 1754; Robert Williams, 17th December, 1753; Thomas English and John Medley, 9th February, 1754; John McCurry and Samuel Jackson, 27th September, 1752; William Lees, 17th December, 1753; Errick Bright, 18th February, 1753; Francis Cypher, 18th February, 1753; Henry and William Ledford, 3rd January, 1754; Henry Holston, 17th December, 1753; Conrad Harchy, 18th December, 1753; Nathan Nicholas, 14th January, 1755; Thomas Hill, 18th February, 1753; John Medley, 11th April, 1748; Samuel Jackson, 25th September, 1753; Plackard Siller (Scilar), 18th December, 1753; Peter Upsher, 20th December, 1753; Benjamin Ogle, 18th February, 1753; Elisha Isaac, ____, 1753; Patrick Downey and Adam Looney, 4th October, 1753; Tobias Bright, 13th December, 1752; Thomas English, 13th December, 1752; Peter Looney, 6th March, 1754; Hance Maurice, 20th December, 1753; George Peter Tar and Henry Holston, Sr., 17th December, 1753; William Graham, 13th August, 1753; William McCurry, 2nd January, 1754; John Brinegar, 3rd January, 1754; Michael Finney, 12th December, 1752; Peter Looney, 6th March, 1754; John McCurry, 25th , 1753; Thomas Wilson, 28th January, 1754; John Kighter, 21st April, 1753; John Brinegar, 25th April, 1753; Richard Kerr, 13th September, 1748, 20th September, 1753; John Thompson, 20th November, 1753; William Scott, 4th April, 1748; James Hollis, 4th April, 1753; Hugh McDonald, 19th February, 1749; David Miller, 20th February, 1755; Hugh Mills, 13th April, 1748; William Graham, John Mills and Erwin Patterson, 3rd August, 1753; George Reed, 13th December, 1752; John Welsh, 20th September, 1753; John Donaly, 4th February, 1754; Adam Wall, 26th March, 1751; William Plummer, 18th December, 1753; Thomas Camp, 16th December, 1754; John Moore, 7th February, 1755; Palser Melser, 17th January, ____; Ephraim Vause, 10th October, 1754; Walter Welsh, 20th December, 1753, 24th January, 1754; Charles Milligan, 3rd October, 1753; Henry Holston, 4th October, 1753; Charles Milligan, 13th April, 1748, 20th December, 1753; Stephen Arnold, 6th February, 1749-50; John Robinson, 16th February, 1753; Henry Holston, 4th October, 1753; Henry Zinn, 10th January, 1754; Ben. Watson and Ro. Rennix, 15th November, 1754; William Pepper, 13th February, 1753, 18th February, 1753; John Thompson, 20th November, 1753; Samuel Arnold, 15th March, 1751; Robert Box, 8th February, 1754; Frederick Hartsough, 18th December, 1753; William Ritchie, 2nd December, 1751; Patrick Downey and Adam Looney, 4th October, 1753; George Reed, 13th December, 1752; James and William Gorrell, 18th February, 1753; James Neely, 16th July, 1752; Edward Moore and James Neely, 18th October, 1754; George Stevenson, 8th December, 1752; William Ledford, 21st December, 1752; Thomas English, 15th December, 1752; Francis Cyphers, 18th February, 1753; Thomas Hill, 18th February, 1753; Errick Bright, 18th February, 1753; Elijah Isaac, 18th February, 1753; Benjamin Ogle, 18th February, 1753; Tobias Bright, 18th February, 1753; John Mills, 18th February, 1753; Robert Kirkham, 18th February, 1753; Gilbert Crawford, 1st March, 1753; William Armstrong, 3rd May, 1753; John McCully, 20th April, 1753; Stephen Rentfro, 5th May, 1753; Edward McDonald, 20th December, 1753; Henry Holston, 13th December, 1753; Robert 74 Williams, 17th December, 1753; Mathew and Jacob Patton, 17th December, 1753; Reece Watkins, 17th December, 1753; George Peter Tarr, 17th December, 1753; William Plummer, 10th December, 1753; Plackard Scilar, 18th December, 1753. Page 205.--Frederick Hartsough and Plackard Scilar, 18th December, 1753; Conrad Harchy, 18th December, 1753; John Stedham, Jacob Patton, George Peter Tarr, 19th December, 1753; Peter Upsher, 20th December, 1753; Hance Maurice, 20th December, 1753; Charles Mitts, 20th December, 1753; William Ralston and James Moore, 2nd September, 1761; Michal Dougherday, 12th September, 1750; John Maxwell, 26th August, 1752; John Robinson, 16th February, 1753; James Armstrong, 13th August, 1753; William Foster, 1st February, 1755; Jacob Brown, 18th February, 1753; James Armstrong, 2nd December, 1751; David Kinkade, 23rd January, 1751; James Price and Arthur Walls, 4th October, 1754; Major John Smith, 4th October, 1754; William Ritchie and James Brice, 4th October, 1754; John Bowen, 15th April, 1748; Nathaniel Wilcher, 24th January, 1755; Colonel John Buchanan, 17th January, 1755; Hugh Caruthers, 6th May, 1754; Jacob Harman, Jr., and Adam Harman, 12th February, 1753; William Carvin, 12th February, 1753; Neal McNeal, 3rd May, 1753; Robert McFarland, 30th January, 1753; Wm. Snodgrass, 4th October, 1753; John Poage and Alexander Miller, 3rd February, 1752; John Mills, 28th December, 1753; Thomas Ramsey, 13th December, 1753; John Berrisford, 4th December, 1753; Archibald Graham, 18th December, 1753; Ben Watson and Robert Rennix, 15th March, 1754; James Bane, October, 1753; James Kerr, October, 1753; Bryan McDonald, __ ______, 1754; Joseph Potts, 1st January, 1753; Peter Upsher, 18th December, 1753; Thomas Brinegar, 25th April, 1753; Henry Holston, 4th October, 1753; John Mills, 20th February, 1753; John Poage and Alexander Walker, 3d February, 1752; John Downey, 7th August, 1754; Thomas Ramsey, 14th April, 1748; William Ingles, 11th February, 1754; Henry Switsard, 24th February, 1755; Josiah Ramsey, 24th February, 1755; Samuel McRoberts, __ _____, 1754; Isaac Taylor, __ _____, 1755; John Collier, __ _____, ____; Loftus Pullen, __ _____, ____; John Smiley, __ _____, ____; Robert Galloway, __ _____, ____; John Anderson, 13th August, 1753; Walter Smiley, __ _____, ____; Nathaniel Evans, 17th July, 1753; Francis McCown, 13th August, 1753; Augustine Price, 11th November, 1754; Francis McCown, 22nd November, 1753; Michael Price and Philip Harles (Hales), 11th November, 1754; Jacob Lingell, 1st November, 1753; John and Christian Bingaman, 17th June, 1753; Augustine and Daniel Price, 1st March, 1753; William Buchanan, __ _____, ____; William, Hall, __ _____, ____; John Craig, __ _____, ____; Edward Hall, __ _____, ____; John McClure, 13th August, ____; Jacob Patton, __ _____, ____; James Moore, __ _____, ____; Patrick Sharkey, __ ____, _____; James Armstrong, 13th August, 1753; William Patterson, 13th August, 1753; Daniel Droudy, 13th August, 1753; James Lockhart, 13th August, 1753; John Rorty, 13th August, 1753; Walter Davis, 13th August, 1753; Charles Patrick, 13th August, 1753; Robert Christian, 13th August, 1753; John Sprout, 13th August, 1753; Andrew Haislip, 13th August, 1753. Page 208.--5th January, 1763. John Wright's estate; appraised by John Cravens, Thomas Harrison, John Shalpman: Daniel Young's note; David Smith's ditto; Soloman Turpin's ditto; Peter Watkins' note; John Stewart's 75 ditto; Thomas Bryant's ditto; Skidmore Muncy's note; William Shull's ditto; Charles Differ's ditto; Robert William's ditto. Page 209.--7th January, 1763. John Brooks' estate, appraised by John Cravens, Mathew Black, James Hemphill; due by Henry Caully. Page 210.--15th February, 1763. Mary and John Greenlee's bond (with Archibald Alexander, James Lockhart) as administrator of James Greenlee. Page 210.--13th December, 1762. John Erwin's estate, appraised by Edward Shanklin, Robert Fowler, Charles Campbell. Page 214.--15th February, 1763. Martha M. Gatlive's bond (with Jno. Smith, Geo. Wilson) as administratrix of Jas. Gatlive. Page 215.--15th February, 1763. Samuel Huston's bond (with James Pollock, Patrick Lowney), as administrator of Alex. Anderson. Page 216.--25th November, 1762. Joseph McCord's will, farmer: To wife, Mary; to children, as well unborn, as born; to brother John, executor's wife, Mary and brother Jno. McCord, who are to make Mathew Molar title for the land testator sold him near Moorman's River, in Albemarle; guardian of children, Hugh Cunningham. Teste: Robt. Hamilton, Jno. McKee, James Logan. Proved, 15th February, 1763, by McKee and Logan. Executors qualified with Jno. McKee and Jno. Ramsey. (Mary's Mark ). Page 217.--20th March, 1763. Thomas Peerie's will: (Mark ): To wife Mary; to son John; to daughter Elizabeth; to children, Margaret, Agness, Thomas, George, William, Robert and Mary. Teste: Moses Williams, Henry Cartmill. Proved, 15th February, 1763, by the witnesses. Mary qualifies (her mark ), with James Young, James Peerie. Page 219.--16th February, 1763. John Lowraine's bond (with John Bowyer), as administrator of David Lowraine. Page 219.--18th November, 1762. Anto. (Antoine) Bogest (Bogard's) will: To wife Anna; to brother Warner Bogard, 1 pistoll. Teste: Jeremiah Osburn, Charles Wolson, John Francklin. Proved, 16th February, 1763, by Osburn and Wolson. Ann qualifies (her mark ), with Chas. Wolson and Jeremiah Osburn. Page 221.--28th February, 1761. John Lewis' will: Wife, Margaret; son, William, tract with the mills, called Mill Place, which John holds under lease from Beverley; grandson, John, son of Andrew; daughter, Margaret Crow; to each of children and grandchildren of same name as self and wife, mourning rings; to son Charles £10 to purchase a watch on which testator's name shall be engraved in testimony of esteem; to Patrick Lewis, Thos. Rafferty, Betty Taylor. Proved, 18th November, 1762, by Betty Taylor, and on 16th February, 1763, by Thos. Rafferty. Executors qualified with John Madison. Page 223.--16th February, 1763. John Bingaman presented his settlement of John Bingaman's estate: Paid Patton's executors my father's bond with interest to 10th December, 1762; paid Mathias Carsh (Kersh); paid Wm Leppard, Nicholas Keys, Conrad Bloss, Henry and Christian Bingaman. Page 224.--17th February, 1763. Daniel Smith (on behalf of Margaret Van Pelt's) bond, (with Francis McBride) as administrator of Peter Bowman. 76 Page 225.--10th June, 1763. Joseph Herndon's estate: In hands of Robt. Kinkead, administrator; appraised by Samuel Wilson, Samuel Moore, George Wilson. Page 226.--21st February, 1763. John Bowyer's bond (with John Madison) as administrator of Caleb Harman. Page 227.--16th August, 1759. John Bowyer's bond (with Richard Woods, Israel Christian, Felix Gilbert), as guardian of Martha Borden, orphan of Benjamin Borden. Page 228.--21st November, 1759. William Gray's bond (with Patrick Hays, Samuel Paxton), as guardian (chosen) to Benjamin, orphan of Jno. Gray. Page 229.--21st November, 1759. Samuel Gray's bond (with Patrick Hays, Jno. Allison), as guardian (chosen) to Joseph Gray, orphan of Jno. Gray. Page 229.--22nd November, 1759. Daniel Smith's bond (with John Christian and Jno. Scott), as guardian (chosen) to Jane Scott, orphan of Samuel Scott. Page 230.--18th March, 1760. David Cloid's bond (with John Bowyer, James McGavock), as guardian (appointed) to Mary Cloyd, orphan of John Cloyd. Page 231.--18th March, 1760. David Cloid's bond (with Thos. Paxton), as guardian (chosen) to Jno. Cloyd, orphan of John Cloyd. Page 231.--18th March, 1760. George Moffett's bond (with Wm. Anderson), as guardian (chosen) to William Moffett, orphan of John Moffett Page 232.--18th November, 1760. Samuel Steel's bond (with Thomas Paxton, Pat. Campbell), as guardian (chosen) to David Steel, orphan to Thomas Steel. Page 233.--20th November, 1760. Abraham Bird's bond (with Mount Bird, Wm. Poage), as guardian (chosen) to Conrad Custard, orphan of Arnold Custard. Page 233.--17th February, 1761. Uriah Humble's bond (with Thomas West), as guardian (chosen) to Catherine Morly, orphan of Daniel Morley. Page 234.--18th February, 1761. William Man's bond (with William Elliott, Joseph Vachub), as guardian (chosen) to David Grimes, orphan of William Grimes. Page 235.--19th May, 1761. Thomas Gardner's bond (with Jas. Bell, Alex. Crafford), as guardian (appointed) to Mary Gardner, orphan of Thomas Gardner. Page 235.--19th May, 1761. John Harrison, Jr.'s bond (with Thos. Moore), as guardian (chosen) to Josiah Davison, orphan of Daniel Davison. Page 236.--21st May, 1761. Samuel McDowell and Richard Woods' bond (with David Stewart), as guardian (appointed) to Samuel, Arthur, Esther, Elizabeth, and Charles Woods, orphans of Charles Woods. Page 237.--22nd May, 1761. John Bowyer's bond (with Gabriel Jones), as guardian to Luke Bowyer, orphan of Michael Bowyer (chosen). Page 237.--18th August, 1761. Thomas Meeks' bond (with Jno. Davis, Jas. Risk), as guardian to Jno. Meek, orphan of Wm. Meek. Page 238.--18th August, 1761. Frederick Easter's bond (with Philip Harper, Geo. Harmer (Hammer), as guardian (appointed) to Daniel and Catherine Mouse, orphans of Daniel Mouse. 77 Page 239.--18th August, 1761. Archibald Buchanan's bond (with Jno. Maxwell, Chas. Hays), as guardian (appointed) to Jno. McFerrin, orphan of James McFerrin. Page 239.--19th August, 1761. John Skeen's bond (with Michael Warren), as guardian (appointed) to Eleanor Milsap, orphan of Thos Milsap. Page 240.--19th August, 1761. Daniel Smith's bond (with Ephraim Love) as guardian (chosen) to Robert Hill, orphan of Johnston Hill. Page 241.--19th August, 1761. Daniel Harrison's bond (with John Trimble), as guardian (appointed) to Jane Claypole, orphan of Wm. Claypole. Page 241.--17th February, 1762. Robert Armstrong's bond (with John Archer. Samuel Wilson), as guardian (appointed) to Jane and James Armstrong, orphans of James Armstrong. Page 242.--17th February, 1762. Roger Keys' bond (with Samuel and James McDowell) as guardian (chosen) to William Wilson, orphan of John Wilson. Page 243.--17th February, 1762. Henry Murray's bond (with Thos. Armstrong) as guardian (chosen) to Jno. Stewart, orphan of James Steward. Page 243.--17th February, 1762. John Hamilton's bond (with Robt. Stewart) as guardian (chosen) to Jas. Stewart, orphan of James Stewart. Page 244.--17th February. 1762. Robert Stewart's bond (with John Hamilton) as guardian (chosen) to Ralph Stewart, orphan of James Stewart. Page 245.--18th May, 1762. William Pickins' ( ) bond (with John Miller, Andrew Bird) as guardian'(appointed) to Samuel Scot, orphan of Samuel Scot. Page 245.--18th May, 1762. John Moore's bond (with John Handley) as guardian (appointed) to John Duncan, orphan of Andrew Duncan. Page 246.--18th May, 1762. David Sayers' (Sayer) bond (with Jno. Moore) as guardian (appointed) to Joseph Duncan, orphan of Andrew Duncan. Page 247.--18th May, 1762. Jannet Duncan's bond (with John Handly) as guardian (appointed) to James Duncan, orphan of Andrew Duncan. Page 247.--21st May, 1762. James Young's bond (with Samuel Young, Joseph Hannet) as guardian (chosen) to Robt. Young, orphan of Robert Young. Page 248.--19th August, 1762. David Scott's bond (with Mathew Patton, Jno. Davis) as guardian (chosen) to James and Joseph Scott, orphans of Benj. Scot. Page 249.--18th November, 1762. John Carlile and Mary Carlile's bond (with Wallace Estill, Thos. Hugart) as guardians (appointed) to Ruth and Isabella Clements, orphans of Jacob Clements. Page 249.--18th November, 1762. John Summers' bond (with Jas. McDowell, Jas. Trimble) as guardian (appointed) to Sarah, James, Jannet and Alex. Young, orphans of Patrick Young. Page 250.--17th February, 1763. Daniel Smith's bond (with Jno. Madison) as guardian (chosen) to John Johnson, orphan of Arthur Johnson. Page 251.--22d February, 1763. Alexander Andersen's estate appraised, by Jas Eakin, Wm. McCanless, Jno. Montgomery, Mathew Huston. 78 Page 251.--19th April, 1762. Settlement of Alexander Anderson's estate by Saml. Huston approved and recorded--To attending the said Anderson, nursing and boarding him three weeks in his sickness, £1, 1, 0; to 6 gallons peach brandy for him during his sickness, and at the funeral; paid note to John Jeremiah. Page 252.--19th April, 1763. John Dunlap's bond (with Jno. Clark, Robt. Clark) as guardian (chosen) to Alex. Dunlap, orphan of Alex. Dunlap. Page 262.--27th March, 1753. Robert Armstrong's will, yeoman--Eldest son, James, possessed of 350 acres for which the Government is paid, therefore testator gives him no more; son, Robert, all lands and moveables; executor, wife Lydia. Teste: Jno. Jones, Jhorn (?) Armstrong, Sampson Archer. Proved, 20th April, 17G3, by Jones and Armstrong. Executor qualified (with Jho. Armstrong, James Gamwell). Page 254.--__ April, 1760. Anthony Bowyer's estate appraised, by Gabriel Pickens, Jno. Davis, Jas. Dyer. Page 255.--20th April, 1763. John Mason's appraisement, approved and recorded, by Thos. Tosh, Neal McNeal, Jas. Bean. Page 266.--20th April, 1763. Henry Gay's settlement of estate of John Gay recorded--To Eleanor Weems; to recording the will of Willms Burgh; paid Jacob Martin; paid Wm. Coven. Page 256.--10th March, 1763. Additional appraisement of Robt. Cravens' estate, by Jno. Stewart, Mathew Thompson, Archd. Huston. Page 256.--15th November, 1762. Hugh Thompson's estate appraised, by Brice Russell, Geo. Crawford, Jas. Craig. Page 257.--25th April, 1763. John Greenlee's bond (with James McDowell) as guardian (appointed) to Mary Greenlee, orphan of Jas. Greenlee. Page 258.--1st July, 1762. Thomas Fulton's bond to William Howard, of Albemarle, to convey a lot on Water Street in Staunton, being the upper end of the lot whereon Fulton formerly lived, and is the only lot having a poplar tree standing on it in the town. Also 12 acres woodland adjoining Wm. Lewis and commonly called Murray's place. Teste: Robt. McClenachan, Sampson Mathews, Mary Mathews. Proved, 26th April, 1763, by McClenachan and Sampson Mathews. Page 259.--21st June, 1763. Charles Dalhouse's appraisement (by Jno. Black, Isaac White, Jno. McClure), approved and recorded. Page 260.--21st June, 1763. Archibald Stewart's appraisement (by James Galespy, Saml. Steel, Wm. Finley, John Finley), approved and recorded. Page 260.--2d June, 1762. James Armstrong's will--To James Armstrong, son to son William; to son William; to Geo. Rutledge, son to Thos. Rutledge; to Elizabeth Rutledge; to Thos. Rutledge and Wm. Armstrong, what remains in Carlany; wife. Executors, Walter Davis and Jas. Bell. Teste: Jno. Coulter, Geo. Marshall, Thos. Rutledge. Proved, June 21, 1763, by Jno. Coulter and Geo. Marshall. Executors refused to execute. Administration granted eldest son William, who qualifies with Abraham Smith, Saml. Cloyd, Ninian Cloyd. Page 262.--21st June, 1763. Margaret Leeper's bond (with Saml. Henderson, Jno. Seawright) as administratrix of Jas. Leeper. 79 Page 263.--21st June, 1763. William Beard's bond (with Archd. Huston) as administrator of John Sheldon. Page 264.--18th June, 1763. Joseph McCord's estate appraised, by Robert Erwin, Nathanl. Davis, Jno. Gilmer--John McCord's, Jr., note; Benj. McCord's note; Jno. McCord's, Sr., note; Adam McCord and James McCord's note; William Little's note; Robt. Miller's note; Thos. Grubbs' note; Wm. McCord's note. Cash, Mary Brown, debtor; Elizabeth Woods, Dr. Jno. Scott, dr. Page 266.--22d June, 1763. William Buchanan's appraisement (by Jas. McCampbell, Isaac and Jacob Anderson) approved and recorded--One mill, £28; sundry books; Robt. Allison's bond; judgment vs. Wm. Burk and Richd. Burtain. Page 206.--14th June, 1763. James Gatlive's estate appraised (by Jno. McFerrin, Thos. McFerrin, Pat Shonkey). Page 266.--23d February, 1761. Malcom Campbell's will--Wife, Isabella; son, Archibald, tract adjoining the Long Lick and tract on Mill Creek; son, William; tour daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, Jean and Rebeckah. Executors, son Archd. and Saml. Lyle. Teste: Archd. Alexander, Danl. Lyle, Nathan Peoples. Proved, 22d June, 1763, by Alexander and Lyle Executors refuse to execute. Isabella also refuses. Administration granted Elizabeth Campbell, who qualifies with Pat. Sharkey, Jno. Neeley, Adam Dean. Page 268.--10th December, 1762. James Dunlap's estate appraised, by Jno. Dickinson, Ralph Laverty. Page 269.--28th December, 1762. Col. Jno. Lewis' estate appraised, by Felix Gilbert and Robt. Reed. Page 270.--23d June, 1763. Robt. Bratton's settlement of estate of James Dunlap, approved and recorded--Paid Hugh Wardlaw, Ro. Lusk, Lettice Breckinridge, Joseph Wahob (Wauchut), Jas. Simpson, Thos. Gillespy, Jos. Mays, Henry Cartmill, James Means, David Dryden, Jas. Burnsides, Thos. Vance, Archd. Clendenning, Lawrence Huntsman, Thos. Thompson, John Low. Received from Capt. Christian, being arrears due Capt. Dunlap. Received from Capt. Hog, due for pay. Received from George Jameson. Received from Capt. Hog, account of James Ramsey. Page 272.--19th March, 1763. George Robinson's will--Wife, Martha; eldest sons, James and Samuel, to clothe and school all the younger children; younger sons, George and William, infants, to be bound to trades; eldest daughter. Sarah; daughters, Catherine, Priscilla, Martha, under 18. Executors, wife and sons James and Samuel. Teste: William Preston, Wm. Graham, Jos. Robinson, Jno. Robinson, Francis Graham. Proved, 25th June, 1763, by Wm. Preston, Wm. Graham, Joseph Robinson. Executors qualify, with Joseph Robinson, Wm. Graham. Page 274.--25th June. 1763. James Reyburn's bond (with John Nickel) as guardian (chosen) to Henry Reyburn, orphan of Edward Reyburn. Page 275.--16th August, 1763. Ann Clendenning's bond (with Felix Gilbert, Wm. Mays) as administratrix of Archd. Clendenning. Page 276.--20th September, 1763. Ann Kinkead's bond (with Thomas Stevenson, Joseph Kinkead) as administratrix of Burrows Kinkead. Page 277.--20th September, 1763. Rebecca Dougherty's bond (with Edward Rutledge, Henry Campbell) as administratrix of Charles Dougherty. 80 Page 278.--20th September, 1763. Lilley (Lily) Bowen's settlement of estate of Moses Bowen, approved and recorded--Paid Wm. Casil, Rees Bowen, Jane Cunningham, Doctor Loyd. Cash lent Jno. Bowen, deceased. Page 278.--20th September, 1763. James Wardlaw's bond (with James Steel, Andw. McCampbell) as administrator of Thos. Jones. Page 279.--20th September, 1763. James and John Gilmore's bond (with James McGavock, Jno. Bowyer) as administrators of John Gilmore. Page 280.--20th September, 1763. William Gilmore's bond (with Jas. Gilmore, Alex. Dale) as administrator of Wm. Culberts. Page 28].--21st September, 1763. Samuel McDowell's bond (with Jos. Lapsely) as administrator of John Woods. Page 282.--21st September, 1763. Felix Gilbert's bond (with Benj. Estill) as administrator of John Murphy. Page 283.--21st September, 17(i3. Same, as administrator of John Williams. Page 284.--21st September, 1763. Same. as administrator of Lawrence Huntsman. Page 285.--21st September, 1763. Patrick Frazier's bond (with Jno. Davison) as administrator of James Underwood. Page 286.--26th February, 1763. Robert Graham's will--Wife, Jean; son, Thomas, infant; daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret, Rebecca and Jean; son, Christopher Graham; brother, Jno. Graham. Executrix, wife. Teste: Jno. Carlile, Robt. Carlile. Thos. Hicklin. Proved, 21st September, 1763, by the witnesses. Jane qualifies, with Jno. Graham, Hugh Hicklin. Page 288.--21st September. 1763. John Cravens' settlement of Robt. Cravens' estate, approved and recorded--Paid Saml. Hemphill, Ro. Cravens, Pat. and Jno. Frazier, Margaret Perkey, Pat. Given, John Stewart, Mathew Black, Wm. Minter, Jno. Brown, Wm. Cravens. Cash paid widow Mary. Cash paid John Cravens. Legacy of negro delivered to Zebulon Harrison for his 2 sons. Legacy to Elizabeth Cravens. Legacy to Robt. Black in part of his wife's legacy. Page 289.--16th April, 1763. James Greenlee's estate appraised, by Saml. McDowell, Jno. McClung, Jas. McDowell--Negro slaves; Robt. Brownfield's note, Robt. Telford's note, Geo. Seaton's note, David Griffey's note, Lewis Morgan's note, Jno. Logan's note, Jno. Skilton's note, Robt. Bradshaw's note; debt vs. Thos. Cottrel. Insolvent notes of Lawrence Moiren, Joseph and Robt. Tarr, Ezekiel Clements, Jno. Ross, Thos. Taylor, Lawrence Moiren, Patrick Downing, Wm. Centern. Page 291.--22d September, 1763. Sale and inventory of Robert Rennix's estate (by David Stuart, Wm. Lewis, Jno. Poage) presented and recorded. Page 292.--26th September, 1763. Naphtalim Gregory's appraisement and settlement of estate recorded--Debts due the estate, by James Rusk, Jno. Rusk, Jno. Martin's estate. Account of sales on 13th September, 1763--To Jas. Williams, Michael Weaver. Wm. Fitzjarrell, Thos. Kirkpatrick, Richd. Morrison. Jno. Jordan, Joshua Ewing. Articles kept in hands of widow Mary--Some hooks. Paid Jno. Humphries. Page 294.--17th October. 1763. William Adair's will--Daughter, Sarah Keys; to Roger Keys; to John Keys; to Saml. Keys; to Benj. Keys; to Sarah Keys; to Margaret Keys; to Wm. Wilson, Ann Poage, Nancy Wilson, the note of James Park, the money due by David Dredan; to Alex. McMolan; to Wm. McMolan; to William Wolson; to Ann Poage and Easter 81 McMolan, Easter McMolan Poage, Ann Poage Baxter; to John Rays, whom I appoint executor. "Wolison on ye Sacrament." Executors, Roger Keys. Teste: John Paul, Sarah Keys, Margt. Keys. Proved, 15th November, 1763, by the witnesses. Executor qualified, with John Paul. Page 296.--23d August, 1758. John Harrison, Jr.'s will, yeoman-- Brother Zebulon, eldest son of Jno. Harrison, tract on Smith's Creek, 400 acres; to Phel Harrison, eldest daughter of Zebulon; to sister Phebe Moore, and her daughter; Ann Davison, and to her daughters; Phebe Davison; to brother, Reuben. Executors, brothers Zebulon and Reuben. Teste: Jonathan Douglass, Jno. Hopkins, James Breame (?). Proved, 15th November, 1763, by Jno. Hopkins, and 16th November, 1763, by Jonathan Douglass. Executors qualified (Zebulon's mark ), with Danl. Love, Robt. Cravens. Page 298.--16th November, 1763. Thomas Gilmore's appraisement (by Archd. Alexander, Saml. Lyle, Saml. McDowell). Recorded. Page 299.--16th November, 1763. Will Calbert's (Alvard) appraisement, by same as above. Recorded. Page 300.--16th November, 1763. John Woods' appraisement, by Joseph Lapsely, Jno. Gilmore, Archd. Alexander. Recorded. Page 300.--16th November, 1763. John Bowyer's bond (with Wm. Preston, Jas. McDowell, Saml. McDowell, Wm. Crow) to collect officers' fees. Page 301.--16th November, 1763. Same to collect quit rents. Page 303.--16th November, 1763. Same to collect tithables. Page 302.--16th November, 1763. Same to collect taxes. Page 303.--16th November, 1763. Blakeley Brush's bond (with Samuel Norwood, Wm. McCanless) as administrator of Richd. Brush. Page 304.--16th November, 1763. Michael Dougherty's appraisement (by Jos. Culton, Jno. McKee, Jno. Gilmore, William Edmondston). Recorded--Cash due by Wm. Christy. Page 306.--17th November, 1763. James Finley's bond (with Jno. Stewart, Jno. Allison, Nathan Gilliland, Wm. Kerr) as administrator of Robt. Finley. Page 307.--8th November, 1763. George Robinson's estate appraised, by Robt. Breckinridge, Jno. Neelley, Bryan McDonald--Danl. McCormick's bond; Jno. Bare's (?) note; Robt. Galloway's note; Wm. Roseby's 3 notes; Arthur Wats' note assigned by James Price; Charles Mills' (?) note assigned by Jno. Lowry. Page 308.--18th November, 1763. Margt. Risk's bond (with John and Robt. Risk) as administratrix of James Risk. Page 309.--20th December, 1763. George Mathews' bond (with James Lockhart, Jno. Archer, Jno. Poage) as administrator of Joshua Mathews. Page 309.--29th November, 1763. William Adair's (Gentleman) estate appraised--Watt's Philosophical Essays; 1 Medical Dictionary; 1 Ambrous Looking to Jesus; 1 Practical Physician; 1 Baley's Dictionary; 1 Complete English Dispensitory; 1 Landon Dispensitory; 1 Art of Surgery; 1 Confession of Faith; 1 The Divine Attributes; 1 The of the Sacraments; 1 Arithmetic; 1 The Dying Man's Testament; 1 Collection of Sermons; 1 The Sovereignty and Wisdom of God; 1 Death and Heaven; 1 Medicinal Experiments; 1 The Intrist of England; 1 Being Born Again; 1 Hyme Book; 1 Music Book; 1 Christian's Interest; Explanatory Chatechasm; 1 The Return of Prayer; The Demision of Sin and Grace; 1 Psalm Book; 81 Direction to Communicants; 1 Durham on Death; 1 Divine Breathings; 1 The Wars of England; 1 Sacramental Directory; 1 To Walk with God; 1 Eleven Sermons; 1 Free Happiness; 1 The Free Nonconformist; 1 The Sacrifices of Moses; 2 bookcases. Page 310.--20th March, 1763. John Davis' bond (with James Stevenson, Jno. Buchanan) as guardian (chosen) to Jacob Scott, orphan of Jno. Scott. Page 311.--4th May, 1761. Margaret Anderson's will--Granddaughter, Margaret Anderson, alias Clendennin, and her daughter Hannah Anderson and her son John Clendennin. Executors, Jno. Francis and Jno. Poage. Teste: Jas. Bell, Isaac Carson, Mary Francis. Proved, 20th March, 1764, by Bell and Carson. Executors qualified, with James Bell, Michael Dickey. Page 312.--12th September, 1763. James Leeper's estate appraised, by Michael Dickey, Jno. King, Andrew McComb. Page 314.--2d November, 1763. Joseph McCord's vendue--Sold to Patrick Finley, Joseph Walker, James Logan, James Moore, Mary Brown, Jno. McCord, James McCallister, Alex. Telford, Jno. Somers, Mary Ann Clendennin, David Telford, Wm. McKee, Charles Boyles, W. Wolsy, James Gordon, Thos. Grubbs, Elizabeth Woods. Page 315.--20th March, 1764. Burrow Kinkead's appraisement (by Saml. Steel, Jno. Finley, Wm. Christian). Recorded. Page 317.--10th March, 1764. John Harrison's appraisement, recorded (by Danl. Smith, Michael Warren, Michael Shirley). Due by Jonathan Langdon. Page 318.--21st March, 1764. Thos. James' appraisement (by Jno. Logan, Wm. Kennedy, Saml. Steel). Recorded. Page 318.--21st March, 1764. Charles Lynch's bond (with Wm. Thompson, Alex. Thompson) as administrator of Valentine Yoacum. Page 319.--21st March, 1764. Same, bond as administrator of Frederick Sea. Page 320.--21st March, 1763 (1764?). John Griffith's bond (with Jno. Smith, David Looney) as administrator of Morris Griffith. Page 321.--21st March, 1764. Jno. Griffith's bond (with John Smith and David Looney) as administrator of Benjamin Griffith. Page 322.--21st March, 1764. James Trimble's bond (with Wm. McKee) as guardian (appointed) to Ann and Lydia Berrisford, orphans of John Berrisford. Page 323.--4th March, 1762. Michael Rhine's (Ryan) estate appraised. Page 324.--22d March, 1764. Michael Rhine's vendue recorded--To Nicholas Havener, Henry Flesher, Jacob Rolman, Frederick Opp, Thos. Miller, John Davis, Adam Stroud, Henry Stone. Castle Hover, Wm. Robinson, Jacob Bour, Paslin Hover, Elizabeth Rhine, Leonard Props, Jno. Dunkle, Peter Smith, Geo. Bush, Nicholas Summers, Mark Swatley, Henry Pickle, Francis Evick, Leonard Simmons. Page 325.--27th February, 1764. Jane Young's (wife of Saml. Young) confession of scandalous words. She said that Major John Brown's waggon drove by his son or sons did bring from the Meeting House, commonly called Brown's Meeting House, a waggon load of lime belonging to the Congregation. Teste: Robt. Wilson, Henry Cresswell, Thos. Brown, Jas. Brown. 83 Page 325.--22d March, 1764. Sebastian (Bosten) Hover's settlement of estate of Michael Rhine (Ryan) recorded--Paid Elizabeth Hope. Page 326.--24th March, 1764. Henry Stone's settlement of estate of Jacob Zorn (Sorn) recorded. Page 327.--22d March, 1764. James Stewart's appraisement (by James McCoy, Henry Cartmill, Ralph Laverty). Recorded. Page 328.--27th November, 1761. John Mathews' will, farmer--Wife, Ann, 2 gold rings made by Mr. John Hanna; son, Edward, infant, tract called Poplar Spring, and a negro man named Fryday; daughters, Lettis, Jane, Ann, when 18; son, John, tract called Little Bottom; son, George, tract bought of John Maxwell. Executors, wife Ann and brothers Sampson and George. Teste: Wm. Patton, Joseph Gamwell, Richard Wilson. Proved, 22d March, 1764, by the witnesses. Ann is dead; other executors qualify, with Jno. Madison, Thos. Stewart. Page 330.--30th September, 1763. James Underwood's estate appraised, by Bryan Russell, Jno. Davidson, Jas. Belshe. Page 330.--24th March, 1764. Henry Horse's vendue bill recorded-- To Charles Kilpatrick, Jno. Water, Jno. Malkem, Jas. Reyburn, Danl. Love, Chas. Dever, Edward McGarry, Wm. Dyer, Sarah Nare, Ezrah Shipman, Roger Dyer, Jno. Dunkell, Michael Props, Benj. Scott, Peter Nare, Elizabeth Wilfong, Henry Wagener, Christian Goose, Michael Rhine (Ryan), Adam Roudenboush, Michl. Mallow, James Knox, George Scott, Peter Smith. Page 331.--Settlement of Henry Horse's estate, by Sarah Horse, recorded--Cash paid Leonard Seamon, Thos. Singleton's note of hand; cash paid Hans Michael Seamon; cash paid Christopher Hoofman; cash paid Adam Brudeback; cash paid Charles Wilson; cash paid Henry Shipler; cash paid Hannah Dyer; cash paid John Duncan. Credit by Leonard Seamon for 3 years' rent of the plantation, the valuation of the improvement on the plantation made by the deceased, Henry Horse, which is now conveyed to Robert Davis, who is married to the widow of said Henry. Page 332.--21st November, 1763. John Murphy's estate appraised, by Thos. Stewart, Peter Wright. 3d April, 1763--Settlement of said estate, by Felix Gilbert, administrator, to Peter Wright for bringing in the goods from Fort Young. Page 333.--24th March, 1764. Lawrence Huntsman's appraisement. Page 333.--30th August, 1759. James Robertson's estate sold at vendue-- Zachariah Smith, David McNeeley, Mathew Harper, Charles Mehafey, Saml. McCown, Timothy Cole, Thos. Baskins, Jno. Cloyd, Thos. Fulton, Robert Brown, Robt. Adair, Ben Herbert, George Woldridge, Nate Dunlap, Dan. Kidd, Thos. Galbreath. Page 334.--25th June, 1757. James Moffett's will, farmer--Sons, John and James Moffett, the plantation to be divided between them by a line beginning at middle of Wm. Ledgerwood's pasture, cross the Hasle Bottom, thence to James Carr's land; to daughter, Elizabeth; daughter, Mary; son-in-law, John Berryhill, and his wife, Rachel Berryhill; son James is infant; daughters, Martha and Elizabeth; daughter, Jane; to son-in-law Wm. Campbell and his wife Margrett; to Ann Miller, 1 dollar. Executors, Wm. Ledgerwood and James Mitchell. To son-in-law James Berryhill. Teste: Wm. Edmiston, Arthur Hamilton, Robt. Alexander. Proved, 26th March, 1764, by Edmiston and Hamilton. Executors refuse to execute and James Moffett is granted administration, who qualifies with Arthur Hamilton and Walter Smiley. 84 Page 337.--15th May, 1764. Alexander Painter's bond (with Henry Long) as administrator Catherine Painter. Page 337.--18th September, 1761. Jacob Harman, Sr.'s will--To wife Catrina, tract adjoining where son Peter lives; to son Jacob, 134 acres, with a mill adjoining Peter Miller; to son Teawalt, 50 acres joining Shawp's line, against the Peaked Mountain; to son John's son, Peter Harmon; to son Peter; to 4 daughters; to daughter Elizabeth; to 5 grandchildren, Philip, William and Madlina Price; to the church near the Meeting House now built, 2 acres. Executors, wife Catrina and son Peter.--Jacob Harman. Teste: Archd. Huston, Jacob Parsinger, Peter Miller (German). Proved, 15th May, 1764, by the witnesses. Executors qualify, with George Man. Peter ( ) his mark. Cath. ( ) her mark. Page 340.--19th June, 1764. Rebecca ( mark) Gardner's bond (with ( mark) Thos. Bradshaw, Francis Gardner) as administratrix of Thos. Gardner. Page 341.--19th June, 1764. Richard Brush's appraisement (by Moses, John and Malcom McCown) recorded. Page 341.--24th May, 1764. Jacob Harman's estate appraised, by Archd. Huston, Jacob Persinger, Peter Miller. Page 343.--19th June, 1764. John Ramsey's bond (with Jno. Gay, Jas. McCoy) as guardian to Mary, John, Francis, Hugh, Rebecca, William, Elizabeth and Samuel McDonell, orphans of John McDonell. Page 344.--19th June, 1764. John McCaslin's bond (with Henry Gay, Jas. McCoy) as administrator of Wm. Fitzjarrell. Page 345.--23d November, 1703. Adam Wall's will--To sister, Apell (Apol ?), Wall, 1/2 of his estate which is 150 acres on New River, her part joining on Strupel's Creek; to brother's son, John Wall; to eldest brother's son, Andrew Wall; to Jacob Nomel (?); to sister, Apell Wall, £20 in Adam Harman, Sr.'s hands, and also what is due from Wm. Ingles for beef. Teste: James Calloway, Thos. Ingles, Ezel Morris. Proved, 19th June, 1764, by James Calloway. Apple Wall qualifies administratrix, with Pat. McCollom, Andrew Evans. (Apple's mark ). Page 346.--19th June, 1764. Susannah Hall's bond (with John Handley, Jno. Campbell), as administratrix of James Hall. Page 347.--19th June, 1764. Augustine Price and Fredk. Ermantrout's bond (with Jacob Nicholas), as administratrix of Jno. Collier. Page 348.--18th February, 1764. James Rusk's estate appraised by Robt. Campbell, Mathew Wilson, James McClearey. Page 350.--30th September, 1763. Settlement of James Underwoods' estate, by Patk. Frazier. John Barrett. Page 351.--22d June, 1764. Jane Thompson and Edward Thompson's bond (with Jno. Cartmill, Jno. Handley), as administrators of Thomas Thompson. Page 352.--22d June, 1764. Felix Gilbert's bond (with Gabriel Jones), as administrator of John Loumer. Page 353.--5th April, 1764. Archd. Clendenning's appraisement (Ann Clendenning, administratrix), by Jno. Fulton, Samuel Steel, Nathaniel Steel, Robert Alexander, 1 tomhawk, pipe, and pistole. Walker & Cabell's receipt 85 for provisions; 1 cow wounded with an arrow. Carrington & Walker's receipt for provisions. Page 353.--21st August, 1764. John Young's bond (with Jas. Young, Saml. Vance), as guardian (chosen), to Elizabeth Fulton, orphan of Jno. Fulton. Page 354.--21st August, 1764. Elizabeth Wallace's bond (with Wm. and Jas. Bell), as administratrix of Samuel Wallace. Page 355.--23d March, 1764. Andrew Steel's will--To son, Robert; to "my sun Saml. and Alexand (er) Moore, John Foulton and James Wardlaw, &c."; to daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth. Executors, Alex. Moore and Jas. Wardlaw. Teste: Hugh Wardlaw, Andrew Kennedy, Joseph Wardlaw, Wm. Wardlaw. Proved, 21st August, 1764, by Hugh and William Wardlaw and Kennedy. Page 356.--21st August, 1764. Alex. Moore and Jas. Wardlaw's bond (with Wm. and Hugh Wardlaw, Andw. Kennedy), as executor of Andrew Steel above. Page 356.--21st August, 1764. John Bowen's bond (with Jas. Edmiston, Edmond Crump), as administrators of Isaac Stover. Page 367.--21st August, 1764. James Young's bond (Jno. Young, Jno. Young, Robt. Young, Jno. Kirkpatrick), as guardian (chosen) to Wm. and Hugh Young, orphans of Robt. Young, and (appointed) to Joseph Young, orphan of Robt. Young. Page 358.--21st _____, 1764. Cathrine Painter's estate appraised by Adam Rider, Mathias Beder. Page 358.--18th August, 1764. We, Amy Frazier, David Frazier, do make over the administration of Wm. Frazier, estate deceased unto James Frazier. Teste: Michael Coker, Robt. Frazier, Michl. Coager. Page 358.--22d August, 1764. James Frazier's bond (with Michael Coager, Stephen Conrad), as administrator of Wm. Frazier. Page 359.--22d August, 1764. Thomas Gardner's appraisement (by Jno. Finley, Jno. Buchanan, Jas. Hugart), recorded. Page 360.--23d August, 1764. Settlement of George Mouse's estate, by Michael Mallow, recorded--1761, May 26th, paid by order by Fredk. Mouse, present administrator. Page 360.--24th August, 1764. George Mathews' bond (with John Paxton), as guardian (appointed) to Thomas Rennix, orphan of Robt. Rennix. Page 361.--31st August, 1764. Samuel Wallace's estate appraised by Robt. McClenachan, Jno. Henderson, Jos. Ewing. Page 361.--20th November, 1764. William Black's bond (with Jas. Knox, Jno. Miller), as administrator of Alexander Black. Page 362.--20th November, 1764. John McCollom's bond (with John Moore, Pat. McCollom), as administrator of Saml. Hunter. Page 363.--20th November, 1764. John McFeeters' bond (with A. Thompson, Saml. McFeeters), as administrator of Alex. Crawford. Page 364.--20th November, 1764. James and Mary Trimble's bond (with James Gilmore, Ben. Estill, Geo. Moffett, David Trimble), as administrators of John Trimble. Page 365.--20th November, 1764. John Sheldon's appraisement (by Jos. English, Geo. Carpenter, Jas. Leard), and settlement of estate, recorded. Wm. Beard, administrator. To attendance given while sick, myself and family, 3 weeks. Cash paid Robert Elliott. 86 Page 365.--10th August, 1764. Adam Wall's estate, appraised by Wm. Poage, George Salling, Nathaniel _____. Page 366.--11th October, 1764. William Fitzjarrell's estate appraised, by James McCoy, Thos. Gillespey, Chas. Donnally. Vendue bill recorded 21st November, 1764; to Jno. McCaslin, Thos. Spencer, Geo. Lewis, Francis Jackson; to Timothy Sullivan. Page 367.--29th November, 1760 (?). Malcom Campbell's estate appraised by Wm. Bryan, Neal McNeal, James Neelley. Page 368.--18th September, 1764. Additional appraisement of above. 9th October, 1764--Additional appraisement of above. Page 369.--21st November, 1764. Joseph Lapsley's bond (with James McGavock) as guardian (chosen) to Mary McBride, orphan of Thomas McBride. Page 369.--21st November, 1764. Settlement of John Scott's estate, by Jno. Davis and Judith, his wife. administrators, recorded--Paid Joseph Carpenter, guardian to Joseph, James and Jacob Scott. Cash paid Ellis Hogles, Michael Hider, Aaron Ryley, Jonathan Arnold, Thomas Parsons. Page 370.--21st November, 1764. Silas Hart's (sheriff) bond (with Danl. Harrison, Andw. Erwin, Jno. Hopkins, Archd. Hopkins, Geo. Anderson, Wm. Anderson) to collect officers' fees. Page 370.--21st November, 1764. Silas Hart's (sheriff) bond (with Danl. Harrison, Andw. Erwin, Jno. Hopkins, Archd. Hopkins, Geo. Anderson, Wm. Anderson) to collect taxes. Page 371.--21st November, 1764. Silas Hart's (sheriff) bond (with Danl. Harrison, Andw. Erwin, Jno. Hopkins, Archd. Hopkins, Geo. Anderson, Wm. Anderson) to collect quit rents. Page 371.--1st November, 1764. Andrew Steel's estate appraised, by Wm. McCutchen, Saml. Steel, John Fulton. Page 372.--27th September, 1764. William Frazier's estate appraised, by Jacob Miller, Jacob Persinger, Archd. Huston--Henry Layburn's note. Page 374.--9th April, 1764. Received of John Bowyer the sum of £588, 9, 9. in full of my wife's estate which he was guardian for, pay received by me.--Benjamin Hawkins. Page 374.--24th November, 1764. Robert McClenachan's bond (with Thos. Bowyer, Robt. Breckinridge) as administrator of James Simpson. Page 375.--24th November, 1764. John Cloyd's estate settlement and vendue bill recorded--1759, 24th November, 2 gallons brandy for ye vendue; 1760, 27th December, 5 shillings paid Francis Lewis (Lever?); 1761, paid for making a coat for James; 1761, 14th April, cash paid widow Gatlive; 1761, 6th April, cash to Joseph Robinson; 1763, 11th August, paid Robert Pepper, Jno. Armstrong for making 3 pair Suse; amount of necessary bought for children; 1759, 29th November, sold to Jas. Cloyd, Jr.--John Cloyd Settled by David Cloyd, administrator. Page 375.--25th November, 1763. Silas Hart's bond (with Wm. Thompson, Pat. Campbell) for collection of County proportion. Page 376.--8th January, 1765. Samuel Hunter's estate appraised, by James Davis, Peter Wallace, Pat. McCollomDebts due to estate, viz: Paul Whitey, Joseph Robinson, Margaret Clark, Geo. Clark, Thomas Foster, Jno. Smiley, Jno. McCollom, Andrew Smithers, Mathew Galbreath. Debts due by estate--To Mary Clark, Saml. Newberry, Richd. Woods. 87 Page 377.--19th March, 1765. James Hall's appraisement, recorded, by Thomas Feemster, John Lewis. Page 377.--19th March, 1765. Alexander Black's appraisement (by Jno. McCreery, Jno. Carlile, Geo. Lewis): Money, silver money, gould money. Page 379.--9th June, 1761. James Buchanan's will--To son Alexander Buchanan; to son Archibald Buchanan; to son John Buchanan; to sons Wm. and Robt. Buchanan; to wife Mary Buchanan; to sons Geo. and David Buchanan; to daughter Rebecky Buchanan. Executors, wife Mary and son Alexander. Teste: Daniel Nerrity, Jas. McCown, Wm. Scott. Proved, 19th March, 1765, by Daniel Harrison and Wm. Scott. Executors qualified, with Jno. Wallace, Jno. Buchanan. (Mary's mark ). Page 381.--7th January, 1765. James Eakin's will--To wife Agness; to daughter Mary; to son John, 30 acres that John's uncle Walter formerly lived on; to daughter Margaret; to son James; to young sons Andrew and Samuel; testator's brother, Walter Eakin, and Jno. Wardlaw. Teste: Jno. Wardlaw, Jno. Montgomery, Jno. Eakin. Executors, Agnes Eakin, Mathew Huston. Page 388.--19th March, 1765. Executors above qualify, and will proved by the witnesses. Sureties, Wm. Lockridge, James Henry. Page 382.--16th January, 1760 (33d year of Reign). James Cunningham's will, of Colony and Dominion of Virginia--To wife Margaret; to son Moses, infant; to Hugh Cunningham, 1 shilling; to daughter Elizabeth, 1 shilling; to James Cunningham, son to son Jacob; to John Cunningham, son to son Isaac; to daughter Mary; to daughters, each and every of them, 1 shilling. Executors, wife and son Moses. Teste: Malcom Allen, Robt. Bowen, Lilly Bowen. Proved, 19th March, 1765, by Malcom Allen and Lilly Bowen. Margaret is dead. Moses qualifies, with Hugh Cunningham, Geo, Dougherty. Page 384.--23d February, 1764. Philip Charles Vangemunday's will (signed I. C. P. Van Gemunday), minister of the Gospel in the County of Augusta--To wife Mary Philip Charles Van Gemunday, the tract he bought from Jno. Frazier and joining Jas. Johnston, under North Mountain, 1 Testament and 1 Song Book, also 2d Bessell or Bible; to eldest son Henry, 2d Boy's Bible; to every son a small Bible; to wife and children, his high Dutch books. Latin and low Dutch books to be sold by auction. Bequeaths his son, George Frederick Peter, to Col. Peter Scholl. Bequeaths son, Charles Mathias, to Mathias Lear. Teste: Peter Scholl. Proved, 19th March, 1765, by Peter Scholl and Mathias Lear (Lair). Administration granted widow Mary, who qualifies with Peter Scholl, Jacob Persinger. Page 385.--19th March, 1765. Archibald Huston's bond (with Pat. Frazier) as guardian (chosen) to Esther Boyd, orphan of Robert Boyd. Page 386.--19th March, 1765. Francis and Alexander Gardner's bond for Francis Gardner's guardianship (appointed) to Robt. Boyd, orphan of Robt. Boyd. Page 386.--1st February, 1765. John McNeill's will, late Major in Virginia Regiment--All estate to be sold and proceeds put in hands of friend, Mr. Andrew Sproul, of Gosport, merchant, to and for the sole use and benefit of my father if he should be living at the time of my death; if dead, then to be given to brother Hector McNeill, on condition that he get his discharge from the Army within 12 months; if Hector refuse, then to be 88 given to Aunt Henrietta McNeill. To Miss Jenny McClenachan, her choice of the horses he bought from her brother when they came from Carolina; also an antient family white stone ring, set in gold, which I hope she will wear as a memorial of the great esteem and affection I have long had for her. To good friends. Colonel Andrew Lewis and George Weedon--to former, best set of pistols; to latter, his sword. Hopes the following will accept and wear, for the sake of him who has long esteemed them, a plain mourning golden ring, viz: Thos. Lewis, Jno. Madison, Gabriel Jones, my cousin, Annabella McNeill, and Mr. Andrew Sproul. Executor, Col. Andrew Lewis. Teste: Gabriel Jones, Felix Gilbert, Jno. Madison. Proved, 19th March, 1765, by Jones and Madison. Executor qualifies, with Jno. Madison. Page 388.--9th March, 1765. Alexander Crawford's estate appraised, by Jno. Trimble, Geo. Berry. Jas. McClearey. Page 389.--19th March, 1765. John Tumble's appraisement (by Jno. Finley, Jno. Trimble, Jas. Sayers), recorded--Two negroes, 2 bound servants; cash due by Henry Cresswell, Chas. Clendenning; to Jno. Price's service under the command of Capt. Wm. Christian, 184 days. Page 390.--19th March, 1765. Sarnl. Henderson, executor's account of estate of Hugh Thompson, recordedPaid James Allen for the coffin; to the widow, for the gold left her; to Eleanor Thompson, the daughter, her legacy; to James Thompson, his legacy; to Hugh Russell, his legacy; to Geo. Russell, his legacy; to Isabella Russell, her legacy; to Rachel Russell, her legacy; to James Leeper, his legacy; to Hugh Leeper, his legacy; to Elizabeth Leeper, her legacy; to Mary Scott, her legacy. Page 391.--20th March, 1765. Settlement of Randall McDonall's estate, recorded--Due by estate to, viz: John Pleasant, merchant; Wm. Bean. Page 392.--20th March, 1765. John Craven's bond (with Abraham Smith) as guardian (appointed) to Roger and John Dyer, orphans of Wm. Dyer. Page 392.--26th March, 1765. Robt. Finley's estate appraisement (appraised 1764 by Michl. Bowyer, Wm. Crow, Thos. Bowyer), recorded. Page 392.--21st May, 1765. James Eakin's appraisement, recorded, by Thos. Beard, Jno. Lusk, Wm. McCanless. Page 393.--21st May, 1765. Jno. Dunkle's bond (with Michl. Mallow, Geo. Hammer) as guardian (chosen) to Elizabeth, orphan of George Mouse. Page 394.--27th August, 1764. Abraham Bess's (Biss) will--To son James, infant, 131 acres adjoining James Johnson; to eldest daughter Margaret, infant; to eldest of surviving children at Margaret's death; tract in Forks of James to be sold. Wife Isabell Biss, executrix. Teste: Joseph Cloyd, Wm. Beard, Jno. Bradley. Proved, 21st May, 1765, by Cloyd and Beard. Isabella qualifies (her mark ), with Jno. Smith, David Mitchell. Page 395.--21st May, 1765. John Archer's bond (with Geo. Skileron) as administrator of Thomas Davis. Page 396.--20th May, 1765. The within account is given upon oath by us of ye improvements and effects found on John Lewis' land.--Thomas Turk, James Turk. Page 396.--22d May, 1765. Joseph Cloyd's bond (with James McGavock, Jas. Cloyd) as administrator of Saml. Flowers. 89 Page 397.--14th May, 1765. Received of Samuel McCutchen the full balance of a bond £8 bearing date February, 1763, which he sayeth is lost. William Martin. Teste: Pat. Martin, Wm. McCutchen. Page 397.--23d May, 1765. Eliza Moser's bond (with Danl. Smith, Philip Harper) as administratrix of Eliza Moser (?). Page 397.--15th May, 1765. James Cunningham's estate appraised, by Jno. McKee, Jno. Gilmore, Robt. Erwin. Page 398.--34th May, 1765. Andrew Smith's appraisement, by Jos. Skidmore, Carl. Gammen, Michael Mallow--24 apple trees. Page 399.--24th May, 1765. Jacob Martin's bond (with James Burnsides) as administrator of Jacob Martin. Page 400.--27th March, 1765. Col. John McNeill's estate appraised, by Alex. McClenachan, Wm. Cunningham, John McClenachan, William Crow. 25th May, 1765, 1 negro woman appraised. Page 403.--18th June, 1765. James Lockhart's bond (with Sampson Mathews, Jno. Anderson) as collector of that part of the Public Levy to be raised in Augusta. Page 403.--27th October, 1760. John Colyer's will--To wife Sisley; to son Alexander, 400 acres adjoining James Davis; to son John, place testator now lives on (infant); to son Moses, tract called Boyd's Entry; to son Aaron; to son (daughter?) Margaret. Executors, wife Sisley and James Gilmore. Teste: Jno. Summers, Jno. Wiley. Proved, 20th August, 1765, by the witnesses. Cicely (her mark ) qualifies, with Jas. Trimble, John Summers. Page 404.--15th June, 1765. Thomas Jones' estate appraised, by Jno. Logan, Wm. Kennedy, Saml. Steel. Page 405.--Whereas a certain difference happened to arise between my wife and Thomas Foster's wife, and unfortunately to me I did espouse my wife's cause, for which I am sorry, and in order to satisfy him, the said Thomas and his wife Elizabeth, we do hereby acknowledge that we have injouresly wronged her, the said Elizabeth Foster, in imputing stealing to her, and by these presents do declare that we are sorry for what we have done and said in regard to that. Given under our hands this 9th day of August A. D., 1765.--Saml. Newberry, Rosanna Newberry. Teste: Jas. Trimble, Jno. Paxton, Joseph Walker, James Gilmore. Page 405.--6th March, 1765. Henry Kirkham's will--Wife, Mary; son. Robert, the land at the Great Spring; son, Samuel, a mare bought from Edward Gill; son, Michael, 50 acres between John Collier (Colyer) and John Wiley; son, John, 100 acres near John Collier's (Colyer) on the Dry Creek side; sons, Henry and Joseph, infants, land testator lives on to be divided by Richard Woods and Jno. Summers; to daughter Jane; to infant in wife's womb; daughters, Margaret and Elizabeth. If any of the heirs by former wife die infants. Executors, wife, Peter Wallace and Jno. Summers. Peter Wallace has authority to bind son John to his brother Samuel. Teste: Robt. Kirknam, Alex. Collier, Michl. Kirkham. Proved, 30th August, 1765, by Robert and Michael Kirkham. Peter Wallace refuses to execute. Others qualify, with Alex. Dale, Wm. Scott, Robt. Young. Page 407.--20th August, 1765. James Buchanan's appraisement (by David Hays, Jno. Wallace, Archibald Reaugh), recorded. 90 Page 408.--20th August, 1765. John Peary's bond (with John and Wm. Jamison) as guardian (chosen) to Thomas Peary, orphan of Thomas Peary. Page 408.--19th August, 1765. Thomas and Andrew Lewis enter 400 acres on the northwest side of the Warm Springs Survey, and 400 acres on southwest side of same, and 400 acres on south side Warm Springs Mountain.--Wm. Preston. Page 408.--21st August, 1765. James McDowell's bond (with William Bowyer, Alex. McClenachan) as guardian (chosen) to Jno. Kirkham, orphan of Henry Kirkham. Page 409.--20th August, 1765. Margaret Robinson's bond (with Wm. Bowyer, James Robertson, Wm. Christian) as administrator of Wm. Robinson. Page 410.--20th August, 1765. Susanna Shaddon's (Shawdon) bond (with Wm. Preston, Jas. Snodgrass) as administratrix of Mathias Shaddon. Page 411.--20th August, 1765. Mary Magdalene Kimberland's bond (with Jos. Robinson) as administratrix of Jacob Kimberland. Page 412.--20th August, 1765. William Preston's bond (with Chas. Lewis) as administrator of John Donaley. Page 413.--20th August. 1765. John Finley's bond (with David Trimble) as guardian (chosen) to Mary Gardner, orphan of Thomas Gardner. Page 413.--21st August, 1765. David Nelson's bond (with John Madison) as administrator of John Nelson. Page 414.--21st August, 1765. Felix Gilbert's settlement of estate of John Williams recorded. Page 415.--21st August, 17G5. Susanna Cochran's bond (with John Stewart) as administrator of John Cochran. Page 416.--16th August, 1765. Estate of Elizabeth Moser, deceast, daughter of Geo. Moser, deceast, appraised by Peter Vaneman. Page 416.--This day Lanty Armstrong maed oath that sum time in the fall of the year 1764 the deponent and John Neeley, Jr., was conversing about Mrs. Margaret Cloyd, the deponent asked said Neeley if he was not going to be married--Mrs. Cloyd. Neeley replyed not; that she was not the gurl he took her to be; that he had seen her drunk sundry times and one in particular at his father's, and this deponent further sayeth not. Sworn before me this 4th day of May, 1765.--Lanty Armstrong. Robert Breckinridge. Page 416.--The deponent being in company with John Neeley, Jr., on the 1st January, 1763, and, after some discourse, asked said Neeley if Miss Margaret Cloyd and him was not going to be married; Neeley replyed not, for she was losing her character. The deponent asked how. Neeley replyed she was too much given to liquor and that she was seen several times when it was plenty so taken she was obliged to leave the company, and further sayeth not, June 8th, 1765.--James McAfee. Samuel McDowell. Page 416.--Augusta S. S. This day John Neeley, Jr., made oath before as he never said or reported that Margaret Cloyd, daughter of David Cloyd, was guilty of getting drunk; nor that Lanty Armstrong ever had any criminal conversation with her; nor that he had of his own knowledge the least foundation for reporting such things of her in case he had reported them. As witness my hand. John Neeley, Jr. Sworn before us April 17th, 1765. Robert Breckinridge, William Preston. 91 Page 417.--23d August, 1765. Sale bill of John Reager's estate, recorded--To Edward McGary, Jno. Hardman, David Barry, Samuel Patterson, James Magill, Geo. Scott, Hugh Maglaken, Daniel Henderson, David Nelson, Peter Steenberger. Settlement of said estate by Mathew Patton. Paid Jno. Wright for vendue cryer. Paid Jacob Everman, Jno. Dunkle, Hans Colley. Retained in my hands as guardian of _____ Haws. Page 418.--30th May, 1765. Andrew Erwin's will, farmer--To wife Ann, to son Francis (unmarried), executors, entire estate. Teste: Andw. Scott, Saml. Corry, Benj. Erwin. Brother Edward and brother Francis to be overseers. Proved, 15th October, 1765, by Scott and Erwin. Executors qualify (Ann's mark ), with John King, Samuel Patterson. Page 420.--15th October, 1765. Jane McCown's bond (with Robt. Young, Jno. Young, Peter Wiley) as administratrix of Moses McCown. Page 421.--27th September, 1765. John Cochran's estate appraised, by Jno. Anderson, Thos. Stevenson, Jas. Allen, Sr., James Allen, Jr. Page 422.--12th October, 1765. Thomas Thompson's estate appraised, by James, Robert and Henry Gay--One nursery of young apple trees, etc. Page 423.--19th September, 1765. Henry Kirkham's estate appraised, by Jno. Wiley, Peter Wallace, Wm. McKee. Page 423.--34th September, 1765. Appraisement (by Peter Wallace, Jas. Bets, Wm. McKee) of John Collier's estate, recorded. Page 424.--15th October, 1765. Thomas Lorrimer's bond (with Felix Gilbert, Jno. Botkin) as administrator of John Lorrimer. Page 425.--6th October, 1765. Samuel Wallace's will--Daughter, Jennet; to wife and son Joseph (if wife has a child); to son Samuel's 2 children; son Robert to have James Ralston and teach him to be a shoemaker. Executors, wife and James Sayers, Jr. Teste: Morris (Maurice) O'Freel, Wm. Magill. Proved, 15th October, 1765, by the witnesses. Sayers refuses to execute. Widow Elizabeth qualifies (her mark), with Sampson Mathews. Page 426.--27th April, 1765. William Robertson's will--To wife and children. Executors, wife Isabella and son John. Teste: Alex. Walker, James Robson, James Moore. Proved, 16th October, 1765, by the witnesses. Executors (Isabella her mark) qualify, with Alex. Walker, Jno. Buchanan. Page 428.--16th October, 1765. George Skileron's bond (with John Madison) as guardian (appointed) to John Wall, orphan of John Wall. Page 428.--16th October, 1765. Robert Graham's estate appraised, by Thos. Feemster, Jno. Hicklin, Jno. Carlile. Page 428.--7th October, 1765. John Nelson's estate appraised, by Jno. Cravens. Jno. Ralston, _____ Metzger (German). Page 429.--16th October, 1765. Capt. Daniel Smith's settlement of estate of Robert Harrison allowed and recorded--Paid George Skilerton (Skileron?); paid Edmond Pendleton, Joseph Langdon, Jno. Stewart, Felix Ohlpman, Capt. Francis Thornton, Solomon Turpin, George Lindwad, Christian Groob, Christian Wilson, Henry Flesher, Doctor Caulval, Peter Watkins, John Crow, Jeremiah Ragen, William Grad, Wm. Minter, Jno. Phears. Isaac Johnston. Sale bill of above estate to, viz: Dennis Henry, Wm. Marks, Wm. McMullen, Toms Thomas, Capt. Waran, Arthur Trader, Neil Linch, Jno. Gum, Ezeriah Worden, Zebulon (Binenran) Harrison. To attendance and necessaries found for the deceased during the time he 92 remained sick at my house, where he did from the 10th February to 25th May, 1761, being 3 months and 15 days. Page 433.--18th October, 1765. David Looney's bond (with James McDowell) as guardian (appointed) to Margaret Looney, orphan of Daniel Looney. Page 435.--21st October, 1765. Sale bill recorded of William Culberts, by Wm. Gilmore, administrator, to, viz: Mary Brown, Margaret McCown, Patrick Denny, Andw. Fitzpatrick, Mary Boyls, Mary Ann Crawford, Jas. Logan, Wm. McCanless, David Guin, Jane Scot, Wm. Ooley, Jno. Selone, Jas. McCampbell, Richard McGee, Jean Muldrach, Alex. Dale, Chas. Boyles. Paid William Naper, Jannet Gilmore, Samuel Norwood, Blakeley Brush, Isabell Summers, Elizabeth Woods, Mary McCown, Sarah Davis, John Hays, Cryer of Vendue; James McNabb. Page 436.--22d October, 1765. Estate of James Leister in account with David Stewart and Saml. Cowdon, administrators, recorded. Page 437.--23d December, 1763. Joshua Mathews' estate appraised, by _____. Page 438.--12th August, 1762. James Boreland's estate appraised, by Jno. Shields, Saml. Steel, Wm. Teas. Page 439.--22d October, 1765. Joshua Mathew's estate settlement, by George Mathews, recorded--25th December, 1764, paid Edward Sharp; 16th March, 1765, paid Darby Shay; 7th June. 1765, paid Benj. Bennett; 23rd August, paid Jas. Hartgrove; November, 1764, paid Wm. Saxton, Alex. Baggs, Danl. Goodwin, Stephen Arnold, Sarah Sproul, John Sawyers; paid George Darr, per Col. Preston. Contra--19th October, 1764, by Capt. Audley Paul's bill; Jacob Click's; Jeremiah Dennis' bill; Edmond Crump's; Benj. Watson's. Page 441.--22d October, 1765. Silas Hart's bond (with Wm. Preston, Jno. Thomas) as sheriff, to collect County proportion. Page 442.--23d October. 1765. Settlement recorded of estate of John Mathews, by Sampson and George Mathews--19th July, 1764, to 1 bad double loon (doubloon) passed by Jas. Huston, and returned; 17th November, paid Stephen Arnold a debt due his son James; 4th December, paid James Trimble for holding 2 inquests and constables' fees; paid Alex. Walls. Contra--18th April, 1764, by gold sold; 1st September. 1764, by burned silver, by Randall Lafone (?), by Christian Miliron (uncertain whether can be got). Page 443.--22d October, 1765. Margaret Leeper's settlement, recorded of estate of James Leeper--Paid to the heirs, viz: To Isiah Curry, Andrew Leeper, Wm. McMullen, Geo. Leeper, Jno. Seawright, Nicholas Leeper. Jno. Leeper. Margaret Leeper, Jr., Saml. Henderson, Jas. Leeper, Jr., in his life time. Page 444.--20th May, 1766. Margaret Clark's bond (with Wm. McCutchen, Jno. Clark) as administratrix of Wm. Clark. Page 445.--30th October, 1765. Moses McCown's estate appraised, by Richd. Woods Peter Wallace. Wm. Davis--A certificate for 161 days patrolling at 1/10 per day. 4th March, 1766. 2d appraisement by same-- Wm. Bunting owes. Thos. Bates owes. Charles Lockhart owes, Mathew Arbuckle owes. Walter Cowdon (supposed insolvent). Page 446.--7th November, 1765. The widdow Wallace's (Saml. Wallace) estate appraised, by Jno. Trimble, Maurice O'Freel, Jas. Sawyers. 93 Page 447.--6th December, 1753. Sale bill of Nicholas Trout's estate to, viz: Jno. Love, Jno. Hales, Patrick Wilson, Jno. Walles, Valentine Pence, Wm. Logan, Gasper Faught, Jacob Sink, Andw. Faught, Evan Evans, Pat. Kinney, widow Trout, Nicholas Millberry, Thos. Crawford, Geo. Trout, Jno. Craig. Setttlement of above estate by Geo. Trout, administrator, recorded 21st May, 1766--Cash paid for liquor at the vendue, 5 gallons at 3/; cash paid for liquor at a grubbing frolick, 6 quarts at 9 per quart, £0.5.6.; cash paid for 6 quarts liquor at the funeral, £0.4.6.; paid Teter Couts, Bernard Man. Contra--Received from John Capebritton. Page 448.--10th September, 1761. John Bellfaught's estate sold at vendue--To Catrina Faught; to Henry Lynor; to Andrew Faught; to Peter Funk; to Caspar Faught; to Henry Colar; to Elizabeth Bruester; to James Waite; to Alex. Kile; to Geo. Trout; to Robt. Reyburn; to Jno. Hines, Geo. Martin, Peter Miller. Robt. Stevens, Edward Rutledge, James Cover, David Menerley. Cash paid Christian Clements for 1 year's board of the widow. Balance due the legatees to be equally divided between Andrew Faught, Casper Faught. and the wife.--Christian Clements. Recorded, 21st May, 1766. Page 450.--21st May, 1766. William Martin's bond (with David Trimble, Jas. Burnsides) as administrator of Hugh Martin. Page 451.--21st May, 1766. Felix Gilbert's bond (with Gabriel Jones) as administrator of Geo. Bowman. Page 452.--19th August, 1766. Mary Owler's bond (with Nichs. Null, Calem Price) as administrator of Wm. Owler. Page 452.--11th October, 1765. Felty Goil's will--(Goil vid Kyle-- Coil--Gile)--To wife, Margaret; eldest son, Gabriel; son, Jacob; son, George; son, Martin, 130 acres; to daughters Barbary and Elizabeth (unmarried). Executors, Geo. Hammer and son George. Teste: Geo. Teter, Paul Teter, George Woldridge. Proved, 19th August, 1766, by Geo. and Paul Teter. Executors qualify (George his mark), with Henry Stone and Sebastian Hover. Page 454.--19th August. 1766. Hugh Martin's appraisement (by Wallace Estill, Dawson Wade, Saml. Wilson), recorded. Page 454.--19th August. 1766. William Sampson's bond (with Stephen Trigg, Is. Christian) as administrator of Henry Fields. Page 455.--25th March, 1760. Thomas Thompson's will--Brother, James Thompson, 200 yekers which belonged to my father, Jno. Thompson. Executors, Wm. Johnson and Jno. Gray. Teste: Andw. McClure, Isabell Hutchinson, Wm. Logan. Proved, 19th August, 1766, by the witnesses. Executors qualified, with Alex. McDonall. Wm. Martin. Page 457.--19th August. 1766. Vendue bill recorded of Wm. Woods' estate--James Thomas. David Berry, Samuel Samples, Jeremy Harrison. Settlement of above estate, by Thos. Gregg, administrator. Paid Joseph Skidmore, Moses Semples. Credit by balance of pay received of Capt. Abraham Smith. Page 457.--9th July, 17P6. David Viers' (Viars--Viurs--Via--Wivs) will--Wife, executrix, 1 bond due for John Lancaster, and 1 note of Henry Harris.--Frances Viers. Teste: Chas. Knight, Edward Warner, Adam Reaburn. Proved, 19th August, 1766, by Warner and Reaburn. Frances Via qualifies executrix (her mark), with James Beard, David Lard (Laird). 94 Page 459.--9th November, 1765. Wm. Robertson's estate appraised, by Jno. Moore, Jas. Walker, Alex. Walker. Page 460.--19th August, 1766. Andrew Miller's bond (with Israel Christian, Benj. Hawkins) as administrator of Jno. Miller. Page 461.--4th April, 1766. John Henderson's will, farmer--Wife, Rose; son, William; daughters, if either die, the other to enjoy her share. Teste: John Davidson, Robt. Finley. Executors, brother James and wife's brother, John. Proved 20th August, 1766, by the witnesses. James Henderson and John Finley qualified executors, with Adam Dean and Wm. Finley. Page 462.--21st August, 1766. Andrew Boyd's bond (with Andw. Lewis, Wm. Preston, Robt. Breckinridge, Wm. Ingles, Benj. Hawkins, David Robinson) as administrator of Alexander Boyd. Page 463.--The full account of the estate of Mary Gardner paid to me by her former guardian's widow--.John Finley. Recorded, 21st August, 1766. Page 463.--21st August, 1766. Wm. McBride's bond (with Jno. Bowyer) as guardian (chosen) to Joseph McBride, orphan of Thomas McBride. Page 463.--21st August, 1766. Mathew Shaddon's appraisement, recorded. Page 464.--22d August, 1766. Thomas Davis' appraisement (by Jas. Reyburn, Jos. Reaburn, Wm. Mathews), recorded. Page 464.--23d August, 1766. Daniel Davidson's estate settlement, by administrator, recorded--Paid Saml. Lusk for Smith's work; paid John Ridle for linen; paid David Jones for assisting to take care of creatures; to trouble and expenses in going to the Jerseys. Page 465.--18th November, 1766. Andw. Lewis' bond (with Jno. Buchanan, Jno. Bowyer) as sheriff to collect officers' fees, &c. Page 467.--Same as above, to collect quit rents. Same as above, to collect taxes. Page 467.--18th November, 1766. Robert Brown's bond (with Jno. Finley, Saml. Love) as guardian (appointed) to Francis and Saml. Gardner, orphans of Thomas Gardner. Page 467.--25th September, 1766. Alexander Boyd's estate appraised, by Francis Smith, Wm. Bryan, James Roberts. Page 474.--28th September, 1765. William Frazier's estate sold at vendue--to, viz: Hance Magot, Wm. Hook, Wm. Patterson, John Ferrell, Jacob Herrberrger, Michael Coker. Settlement of above estate, by James Frazier--4 gallons liquor at the funeral, 6-1/2 gallons for vendue. Page 477.--19th November, 1766. Thomas Joans' (Jones) estate settlement, by Jas. Wardlaw, recorded. Page 477.--19th November, 1766. William Herbert's bond (with Israel Christian, Andw. Boyd) as administrator of Robt. Andrews. Page 478.--19th November, 1766. William Clark's appraisement (by Thos. Berry, Robt. Gay, Saml. McCutchen), recorded--One smoothing iron; 2 boxes of silver and other bullion and cash. James Ward, Dr.; Jno. Cowarden, Dr.; David Williams, debtor. Page 479.--19th November, 1766. Daniel Pierie's (Pierce?) bond (with Peter Hog) as administrator of Jacob Goodpasture. Page 480.--19th November, 1766. William McCutchen's bond (with Andw. Hays) as guardian (appointed) to Jno. Duncan. orphan of James Duncan. 95 Page 481.--19th November, 1766. Thomas Thompson's further appraisement (by Robt., James and Henry Gay), recorded. Page 481.--19th November, 1766. Henry Gay's bond (with Jas. Frazier) as guardian (chosen) to David Moore, orphan of David Moore. Page 481.--24th September, 1766. John Henderson's estate appraised, by Jno. Poage, Jno. Ramsey, Jno. Graham. Page 482.--17th October. 1766. William Oaler's estate appraised, by Michl. Coger, Jacob Shul), Jno. Fults. Page 483.--25th. September. David Via's estate appraised, by Samuel Henderson, Wm. Lamme, Andw. Leeper. Page 484.--40th November, 1766. George Robinson's appraisement, recorded (by Jas. and Saml. Robinson, and Martha McCormick, late Robinson, executors)--Paid Francis Livers, Francis Delaney, Robt. McGitre, James Hollis. Credit by Danl. McCormick, Adam Beard, Robert Galloway. Page 485.--21st November, 1766. Settlement recorded of Robert Finley's estate, by James Finley--Paid Saml. Rippy, expenses travelling from Carlile, expenses traveling from Staunton to New London, from New London to Halifax; paid Jas. Bratton; paid Mr. Ravelet, Mr. Finney, Nathanl. Gilliland; paid Jno. Ramsey, Calfpasture; James Branan. Contra--1764, by Cash received of Wm. Carroll, Middle River; by cash received of Wm. McFeeters, Sr. Page 486.--21st November, 1766. Danl. Smith, executor of John Smith, Jr., settles his accounts and recorded--Cash paid Abraham Smith, his legacy; cash paid Henry Smith, John King; cash paid Hanna Dyer; to going 3 times to Wms. Burg to attend ye Assembly getting my brother's pay allowed; to cash received of Col. Smith, being the pay of my brother while in the Service. Page 486.--24th November, 1766. Andrew Lewis' bond (with Geo. Moffett) for collection of County proportion. Page 487.--20th January, 1767. John Colley (Cawley), aged 20 years, deposes, that being in the presence and company of James Hughs, deceased, during the time of his last sickness in the dwelling house of the said James, he heard him say that should will and bequeath by his last testament all his substance that he was possessed of to his wife Euphemia during her natural life, except a house and lot to his daughter Euphemia, as also the wearing apparel of his first wife, mother of Margt. Kennedy, which he should give and bequeath to the said Margaret, together with her mother's riding saddle, and that this conversation was had with the said decedant James about two days before his _____, which happened on Thursday morning, the 18th inst, and further sayeth not. Randolph Lockhart, aged 30 years, deposes to same effect. Proved, 20th January, 1767. Administration granted widow Euphemia and Sampson Mathews. Page 488.--20th January. 1767. Above bond with Peter Hog and George Mathews. Page 488.--17th March. 1767. Jane Davis and Saml. Davis' bond (with Jno. McKee, Robt. Young) as administrators of Jas. Davis. Page 489.--17th March, 1767. Tasker Tosh's appraisement (by David Bryan, Wm. Bryan. Wm. Culton), recorded. Page 491.--12th November, 1765. Malcom Campbell's estate appraised. by _____. Word "filly" appears at this time. 96 Page 491.--17th March, 1767. James Davis' bond (with Wm. McBride, Jno. Thompson) as administrator of John Cryton (Carington). Page 492.--24th August, 1761 (Record says 1760) and in the first year of the Reign, &c., George III. Charles Campbell's will, of Manor Beverley--To son, William, tract called Asp Bottom on middle branch of Indian River, commonly called Holstein's River; to 3 eldest daughters, Elizabeth, Jean and Margaret, infants, tract called Campbell's Choice on north branch of Holstein's River; to daughter, Ann Campbell, tract called Papa Bottom on North Branch Holstein. Executrix, Margaret. Teste: David Robinson, Jno. Buchanan, Elizabeth Buchanan. Proved, 17th March, 1767, by Jno. Buchanan and David Robinson. Margaret (her mark) qualifies, with Wm. Christian, Robt. Campbell, Jno. Ramsey, Daniel McNaire. Page 495.--17th March, 1767. Saml. Pepper's bond (with James (his mark) Ledderdale, Jno. Craig) as administrator of James Carty. Page 496.--17th March, 1767. Vendue recorded of Francis McCown's estate to, viz: Wm. Naper, David Dredan (vid Dryden), James Bets, Richd. Bush, Pat. McCampbell, Wm. Taylor, David Gum, Wm. Napen (Naper?), David Quin, William Wooley, Wm. Culbert. Settlement of above estate-- Paid Jno. McNabb, Francis Randalls, Robt. McKeney, Saml. Gest, James Telford. Page 498.--17th March, 1767. Robert Cravens' estate settlement, by the executors, recorded--Paid Saml. Monsey (?), Rev. Alex. Miller, Wm. Logan, Robt. Belshe. Page 500.--19th February, 1767. James Trimble, Assistant Surveyor, enters 400 acres on Bratton's Run from Dickinson's Path down the Branch, and 400 below the above, and 300 joining, and 200 adjoining another of Trimble's tract on Camp Mountain Run above Lawrence's Mill Place. Page 500.--9th March, 1767. Same enters 200 acres on lines of David Trimble's land, 400 acres joining the Chalk Banks, including the Ponds, 16th March, 1767. Page 500.--18th March, 1767. Robert Breckinridgc's bond (with Malcom Allen, Richd. Woods) as guardian (chosen) to Robert Sayers, orphan of Alex. Sayers. Page 501.--18th March, 1767, recorded. Valentine Pence's estate to Peter Miller, executor--Paid Henry Long, who married one of Valentine's daughters, her legacy; paid Jacob and Adam Pence, their legacies; paid Jacob Nicholas as exla of Mathew Sharpe. Received from Conrad Peterfish, Jno. Counts, Christian Teter, Jacob Moyer, Christopher Reisling, Nicholas Null. Page 503.--18th December, 1766. David Bryan's will, of Roanoke-- Executors, wife, brother William and John McClung; to daughter, Mary, infant; to son, William; to son, David; has sold tract to William Cox, deed to be made to him. Tcste: Thos. Barnes. Thos. Lloyd, Wm. Bryan. Proved, 18th March, 1767, by Barnes and Bryan. Elizabeth (her mark), the others refusing, qualifies, with Wm. Christian, Walter Crockett, Robt. Breckridge. Page 506.--20th November, 1766. Credit due to Capt. Robt. Bratton on account of Capt. James Dunlap's estate since his last settlement with the Court. Page 506.--12th January, . Joseph Crockett's will, farmer--Executors, sons Walter and Joseph; wife, Jean, one-third of land he lives on 97 on South Fork of Roanoke joining Mr. Matteson's line; son, Hugh; son, Walter; son, Joseph; son, Samuel, survey on Cedar Run above Willey's plantation; son, Robert, tract on head of Peak Creek, and a tract on head of Camp Run above Saml. Mountgomery's; to Walter and Joseph and Robert, tract on head of South Fork of Holston River; to daughter, Martha; daughter, Elizabeth; daughter, Agness; daughter, Mary. Teste: Phil Love, James Bryan, Joseph Colven. Proved, 17th March, 1767, by Love and Bryan. Walter Crockett qualifies (Joseph refuses), with Wm. Christian. David Looney, Thos. Barnes. Page 509.--23d August, 1767. David Stewart's will--To wife Margaret, and to her oldest daughter, Mary Pall, 1 tract lying over James River, 100 acres; to son, John; to daughter, Sebing (?), 219-1/2 acres purchased from Andw. Johnston; to daughter, Elizabeth, tract on Round Oak and part of a lot in Staunton (no buildings on it) between Saml. Cowdon and me, and the lot that Jno. Stuart now lives on to be sold; to son, John, plantation testator lives on with 2 negros, goot from Greor formerly Patrick Martins. Executors, George Mathis and Wm. Lewis. Teste: Joseph Ray. Proved, 19th March, 1767, wholly in testator's handwriting. Executors refuse. Administration granted George Mathews and Andw. Lewis, who qualify with Sampson Mathews, Robert Breckinridge. Page 511.--20th March, 1767. Settlement of Johnston Hill's estate, recorded--Paid James Haith; credit by Aney Hill, John Pheus, Daniel Ponder, Chas. Davis, Hugh McGary, Wm. McMullen, Robt. Hill, Chas. Smith, Peter Watkins, Solomon Turpin, James Lawrence. Page 513.--7th January, 1767. Jacob Goodpasture's estate appraised, by Thomas Poage, Daniel Dennison, Wm. Wallace. Page 513.--24th January, 1767. James Hughes' estate appraised, by Robt. McClenachan, Wm. Crow, Robt. Reed, Walter Cunningham.