Botetourt County Virginia USGenWeb Archives History .....Brief Of Deeds, Deed Book No. 1 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/vafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher sdgenweb@yahoo.com December 13, 2007, 7:46 pm BRIEF OF DEEDS-BOTETOURT CO. Deed Book No. 1 Page 1. February 10, 1769. Alexander Walker of the Colony of Virginia to William Crawford. 5 shillings. Lease of a certain tract or parcel of land containing 154 acres on Broad Creek, a branch of James River. Page 3. February 10, 1769. William Snograss to William Snodgrass, Jr., son of William Snodgrass, Sr. 5 shillings. 140 acres on the waters of the James River, on the west side of said River. Page 4. February 13, 1769. William Snodgrass and Isabella his wife of the County of Botetourt to William Snodgrass, Jr., his son. 100 pounds. 140 acres in the County of Augusta on the waters of the James River, and on the west side of said River. Witnesses: James Snodgrass, Robert McClanahan, Robert Snodgrass. Page 6. January 13, 1770. Samuel McRoberts to John McRoberts, son of Samuel McRoberts. 5 shillings. 90 acres on a branch of the Catawba. Witnesses: William Christian, James Kyle, Samuel McRoberts. Page 8. February 9,1770. Joseph Long to Michael Kirkham. 80 pounds. 94 acres on both sides of a creek called Buffalo, a fork of the James River. Witnesses: John Bowyer, Luke Bowyer, Wm. McKee, Alexander McClanahan. Page 11. February 6, 1770. Samuel Gibson to William Bates. 50 pounds. 50 acres in the County of Botetourt on Buffalo Creek, a branch of the James River. Witnesses: John Bowyer, Luke Bowyer, Richard Woods. Page 13. September 8, 1769. John Willey and Elizabeth his wife to Samuel Davis. 10 pounds. 280 acres at the head of Buffalo Creek. Witnesses: James Davis, Adam Wallace, Peter Wallace. Page 16. October 3, 1769. John Strupe and Elisabeth his wife of Roan County, North Carolina to Samuel Ingram. 25 pounds. 124 ncres on a branch of Pea Creek, a branch of New River, formerly patented to John Miller. Witnesses: Robert Breckenridge, Stephen Trigg, William Trigg, William Christian, James McCauley. Page 18. October 3, 1769. John Miller of Roan County, North Carolina and Mary Miller his wife to John Cloyd. 40 pounds. 37 acres on the southwest side of New River, at the head of Mill Creek, formerly patented to Pete Shider (signature to this deed in German). Witnesses: Wm. Fleming, Stephen Trigg, Wm. Christian, Joseph Cloyd, James McCorkle. Page 21. July 2, 1769. John Mann of Augusta County to Michuel Carns of Bedford County. 33 pounds 4 shillings. 232 acres on the forks of the James River. Witnesses: Michael Myokel, Robert Cowan, William Rea. Page 22. August 1, 1768. John McFarlin and Mary his wife, Robert McFarlin and Martha his wife, of the County of Orange, North Carolina, to David Doak. 300 pounds. 1020 acres at Black Buffalo Lick on the waters of Wood River (New River). Witnesses: David Cloyd, Israel Christian, Josiah Ramsey, James McBain, Guy Fur. Page 25. February 9, 1770. William Lee of the County of Bedford to William Preston of the County of Botetourt. 220 acres on a branch of Craigs Creek, called Barbers Creek. Witnesses: Maryin Baker, John Wilson, Robert Brackenridge. Page 26. February 5, 1770. William Preston and Susannah his wife to John Crawford, Jr. 77 acres on Patterson Creek, a branch of Craigs Creek. Page 29. February 6, 1770. Wm. Thompson and Wm. Preston, executors of James Patton, deceased, to John Taylor of the County of Botetourt. 15 pounds. 248 acres on Craigs Creek, a branch of the James River. Page 31. February 2, 1770. William Preston and William Thompson, executors of James Patton, deceased, to John Ritchie. 20 pounds 16 shillings. 100 acres on Craigs Creek, a branch of the James River. Page 33. February 7, 1770. William Preston and William Thompson, Executors of James Patton, Deceased, to Gerrard Manifield. 30 pounds. 41 acres on Craigs Creek, on the west side of New River. Page 34. February 13, 1770. James McMurtree and Susannah his wife to William Caldwell. 30 pounds. 197 acres on Craigs Creek, a branch of the James River. Page 37. February 13, 1770. William Thompson and Margaret his wife of the Colony of Virginia to McNear. 10 pounds. 700 acres on the head branch of Buffalo Creek, a fork of the James River. Page 40. March 13, 1770. William Thompson and Mary his wife to Daniel Keith. 40 pounds. 174 acres on the head branch of Buffalo Creek, a branch of the James River. Page 42. February 12, 1770. William Thompson and Mary his wife to James MacCord. 43 pounds. 174 acres on the head branch of Buffalo Creek, a branch of the James River. Page 44. William Thompson and Mary his wife to David MacCord. 43 pounds. 700 acres on the head branch of Buffalo Creek, a fork of the James River. Page 47, February 13, 1770. William Thompson and Mary his wife to Andrew Elder. 188 acres on Buffalo Creek, a branch of the James River. Page 49. February 8, 1770. William Thompson joint tenant of Col John Buchanan to John Sommers. 15 pounds. On the forks of the James River. Acreage not stated. Page 51. February 7, 1770. John Armstrong and Priscilla his wife to James McCon. 65 pounds. 250 acres in the County of Botetourt. Page 54. February 7, 1770. John Armstrong and Priscilla his wife to William Ledgewood. 35 pounds. 134 acres on Catawba Creek, a branch of the James River. Page 56. February 7, 1770. John Armstrong and Priscilla his wife to William Adams. 40 pounds. 145 aores on Catawba Creek, a branch of the James River. Page 58. John Armstrong and Priscilla his wife to James Glen. 140 acres of land on Catawba Creek. Page 60. FobrUary 14, 1770. William McClanahan and Sarah his wife to Hugh Bareley. 500 pounds. 2 certain tracts of land on Cedar Creek, on the forks of the James River. 104 acres and 100 acres. Witnesses: Alexander McClanahan, James Cloyd, James McGavock. Page 62. Thomas Goodson to Sarah Barnett. 70 pounds. 80 acres on the South Fork of Roanoke River. Page 64. March 9, 1770. William Sawyers and Esther E. His wife, late Esther Crockett, Widow of Jacob Crockett, to John Crockett, son of Esther Crockett. 150 pounds. 180 acres. Witnesses: Samuel Ingham, Valentine Harman, Robert Doak, Arthur Campbell. Page 66. March 9, 1770. William Sawyers and Esther E. His wife, late Esther Crockett, Widow of Jacob Crockett, to Andrew Crockett, son of Esther Crockett. An undivided part of 1150 acres, patented to James and Esther Crockett. Page 67. March 9, 1770. William Sawyers and Esther E. his wife, late Esther Crockett, widow of Jacob Crockett, to Samuel Montgomery. 200 acres of land, being a part of the 1150 acre survey. Consideration not given. Witnesses: Robert Doak, Arthur Campbell, Anthony Bledsoe, Valentine Harmon. Page 69. February 6, 1770. James Davis and Agnes his wife to Smith Williams. 120 pounds. 180 acres on a branch of Buffalo Creek. Witnesses: Anthony Bledsoe, Robert Montgomery, Robert Davis. Page 70. February 6, 1770. James Davis and Agnes his wife to John Collier. 27 pounds. 24 acres on a branch of Buffalo Creek. Witnesses: Anthony Bledsoe, John Montgomery, Robert Davis. Page 72. February 5, 1770. Thomas Ramsey to Samuel McFarrin. 15 pounds. 130 acres on a branch of the Catawba River. Witnesses: John Montgomery, Robert Davis, Samuel Montgomery. Page 74. March 12, 1770. Samuel Woods and Margaret his wife to Thomas Goodson. 50 pounds. 94 acres on the South Fork of Roanoke River. Page 74. January 10, 1770. Archibald Alexander, Executor of Benjamin Borden the younger, to Magdalane Bowyer, relict of John McDowell, late of Orange County, and the mother of Samuel McDowell, the said Samuel being the oldest son and heir at law of John McDowell, widow and relict of the late Benjamin Borden the younger to Patrick Shirkey. 300 acres of land. 50 pounds. Witnesses: James McDowell, John Bowyer, Luke Bowyer. Page 78. November 21, 1769. Thomas Tosh and Mary his wife to James Crawford. 100 pounds. 266 acres on a branch of the Roanoke called Masons Creek, above the fork of the same. Page 80. March 1, 1770. Joshua McCormick to John Armstrong. "One brinel hefer". Witnesses: Samuel Roberts, Robert Brown. Page 80. March 6, 1764. John McCurry to Jacob Kent and Walter Crockett of Bedford County. Power of Attorney. Witnesses: John Talbot, John Brancer, Hugh Crockett, Margaret Crockett. Page 81. March 8, 1770. Jacob Kent and Walter Crockett to Thomas Evans. 100 acres of land on the waters of the North Fork of Roanoke River, at a place called Devils Den. Witnesses: Samuel Crockett, Hugh Crockett. Page 82. March 1, 1770. Paul Garrison, John Clark, Lydia Clark and Elizabeth Steel to William Preston. 137 acres in tho County of Augusta near Botetourt on the waters of the Catawba. Witnesses: John May, Martin Baker, John Wilson. Page 83. March 5, 1770. Soloman Litton to William Carvin. 12 pounds. Personal property. Witnesses: William Christian, Daniel McNeil. Page 83. February 7, 1770. Valentine Linn and Charonoe Linn of Craven County, South Carolina to Davis Robinson. Power of attorney to convey to William Ingles 400 acres of land on the west side of Wood River, otherwise known as Roanoke River. Witnesses: John Bowyer, Robert Elliott. Page 84. February 10, 1770. Matthew Arbuckle to Daniel Evans. 20 pounds. Personal property. Page 84. February 10, 1770. Joshua McCormack to William Christian, personal property. Page 84. March 14, 1770. John Wiley to Rachel Gamble. 20 pounds. 260 acres on a branch of Looneys Mill Creek. Page 86. John Heavin, Sr. and Sarah Heavin to their sons Howard and John Heavin. For a valuable consideration. 330 acres on the south side of Woods River. (New River) Page 87. Israel Christian to Aaron Lewis. 1000 pounds. Bond to make good the title to 80 acres of land. Page 87. Robert Whitley to Hugh Barely. Conveys water right. February 17, 1773. Witnesses: Cloyd Adley, Paul Hall, John Hall. Page 88. March 4, 1770. George Teatcr and Sarah his wife to Howard Heavin. 10 pounds. 85 acres on Crab Creek, a branch of the New River. Page 90. November 24, 1769. Benjamin Watkins and Agnes his wife to William Ranick. 75 pounds. 173 acres on the head of Broad Creek. Witnesses: William Matthews, John Curray, James Gilmore, Samuel Davis, David Scott. Page 92. March 29, 1770. Israel Christian to Stephen Craig. 200 pounds. Two tracts, one containing 250 acres and the other containing 120 acres, on a branch of the James River. Witnesses: John Armstrong, Francis Smith, William Christian. Page 94. May 2, 1770. John Alcorn and Jane his wife to Andrew Henry. 50 pounds. 120 acres on Looneys Creek. Witnesses: William Harbison, James Moore, Andrew Woods. Page 96. February 10, 1770. David Little to Joseph Snodgrass. 150 pounds. 260 acres on the forks of the James River. Witnesses: William Foster, John Trimbull, William McClure, James Trimble. Page 98. April 13, 1770. Mariem W. Kendrick, widow and Executrix of Thomas Kendrick, deceased, to Thomas Barnes. Personal property. Witnesses: Henry Fleming, John Bowen. Page 99. December 13, 1769. Benjamin Hawkins to John Bowyer. 22 pounds, 7 shillings, 4 pence. The following Negros: 1 mulatto boy named Jack, 1 negro boy named Tom, 1 negro girl named Cheney; Witnesses: Luke Bowyer, John Maiden. Page 100. February 13, 1770. Richard Wood, John Bowyer, James McDowell. Bond for Richard Wood, Sheriff and Tax Collector. Page 101. William Preston, Francis Smith, Robert Brackenridge. Bond of William Preston, County Surveyor. Page 102. John Trimble, James Trimble, James Gilmore. Bond of John Trimble, Deputy County Surveyor for Botetourt County. Page 102. Thomas Morris to John Craig. Power of attorney. Witnesses: Daniel Hughes, Phillip Love. Page 103. Juno 12, 1770. Jamos McAfee to Samuel McAfee 20 pounds. 187 acres in Botetourt County. Witnesses: Joseph Cloyd, George McAfee, Andrew Woods. Page 105. June 10, 1770. James McAfee to George Buchanan. 20 pounds. 163 acres on Catawba Creek. Witnesses: James Cloyd, Joseph MoAfee, Andrew Woods. Page 108. June 10, 1760. Alexander McCorkle and Mary his wife to Elizabeth McIntosh. 10 pounds. 80 acres on a fork of the James River. Witnesses: Samuel Moore, Samuel McCorkle. Page 110. June 7, 1770. James Allison and Elisabeth his wife to Samuel McCorkle 95 pounds. 165 acres on a north branch of the James River, called Spreading Spring. Page 111. William Thompson and Mary his wife to James Lawrence, Jr. 76 pounds 6 shillings. 150 acres on the James River. Witnesses: David Robinson, Joseph Jenkins, Edward Springer, Granville Smith. Page 113. March 1, 1770. Samuel Newberry to Halbert Allison. 7 pounds, personal property. Witnesses: John Allison, James Allison. Page 114. June 12, 1770. John McClelland and William McClelland Executors of Edward Sharp to Joseph Jenkins. 72 pounds, 18 shillings. 84 acres at a place called "Big Meadows." Page 116. June 12, 1770. Jane Sharp, widow and relict of Edward Sharp, deceased, to Joseph Jenkins. 5 pounds. 84 acres. Page 117. June 12, 1770. Phillip Watkins and Mary his wife to James Ritchey. 13 pounds. 26 acres on both sides of Catawba Creek. Page 118. May 21, 1770. John Artpers to Samuel Robinson. Consideration: love and affection. All of his proporty, real and personal. Witnesses: William McMullen, William Shaw, Sarah Brown. Page 118. May 26, 1770. Joshua McCormick to Samuel Robinson, Personal property. Witnesses: William McMullen, Daniel McCoy. Page 118. June 12, 1770. Ann McAdams, wife of John McAdams, to Elizabeth McDowell. Witnesses: Nathaniel Evans, Baptist Armstrong. Page 119. March 7, 1770. Andrew Boyd to William Ingles and David Roberts. 140 pounds. 620 acres on a branch of Woods River. Page 121. June 13, 1770. Israel Christian and Elizabeth his wife to Andrew Lewis, Richard Woods, Robert Brackenridge, William Preston, Bonjamin Hawkins, David Robinson, William Fleming, George Skillern, William Ingles, John Howard, Phillip Love, James Robinson, William Christian, William Herbert, John Montgomery, Stephen Trigg, Robert Doage, Walter Crockett, James McGavock, Francis Smith, Andrew Wood, William Matthews, John Bowman, William McKee, Anthony Bledsoe, Gentlemen Justices of the Court of Botetourt, in consideration of a Court House for said County being established on the real estate herein conveyed, and of 20 shillings paid. 45 acres of land on the east side of Millers Mill. Page 122. August 14, 1770. David Tate and Katharine his wife to John Sproul and Margaret his wife. 20 pounds. 85 acres on Jackson River, known by the name of "Englands Place". Page 125. August 14, 1770. John Taylor and Mary his wife to Thomas Ratliff. 52 pounds. 124 acres on the south side of the James River. Page 126. February 21, 1770. Joseph McBride to James Todd. 10 pounds. 184 acres on Buffalo Creek, headwaters of the James River. Witnesses: William McBride, John Hall, Stephen Arnold, Edwin Erwin. Page 129. June 25, 1770. William Preston and Susannah his wife to Soloman Simpson. 28 pounds. 196 acres on a branch of Looneys Creek. Witnesses: Martin Baker, Robert Bowen, George Robinett. Page 131. August 14, 1770. Israel Christian and Elisabeth his wife to James Robinson. 60 pounds. 350 acres on a branch of the Roanoke River. Page 174. Andrew Boyd to Andrew Lewis, William Preston and William Campbell, Executors of the estate of John Buchanan. The following slaves: Cresey, Pompey, George, Phillis, a wench with three children, Kate, a wench with one mulatta child, Jennie, Jack and Fannie. Witnesses: Andrew Woods, Walter Stewart. Page 134. June 9, 1770. Samuel Lawrence and Mary his wife to James Lawrence. 143 pounds. 262 acres of land on the north side of the James River, at the mouth of Craig's Creek. Witnesses: James Cloyd, Samuel Lawrence, Jr., James Lawrence. Page 139. June 9, 1770. James Lawrence and Elizabeth his wife to William Lawrence. 71 pounds. 133 acres on the north side of the James River above the mouth of Craigs Creek. Witnesses: Malcolm Allen, Hugh Allen, Caleb Worley. Page 140. Samuel Brown of Augusta County to Patrick Mahan. 30 pounds. On Masons Creek, a branch of the Roanoke. Acreage not given. Witnesses: Robert Alexander, Jr., James McAfee, James Rives, Matthew Youcann. Page 142. May 8, 1770. Richard Stanton to William Herbert. 80 pounds. Slaves and personal property. Kenneth McCollumb, William Rose. Page 143. August 14, 1770. Samuel Andrews to Michael Murphy. Crop of growing corn. Witnessed by James McGavock. Page 143. August 7, 1770. David Robinson to Col. Robert Brackenridge. Personal property. Witnesses: David Robinson, William McMullen. Page 144. August 7, 1770. David Robinson to Samuel Robinson. Personal property. Witnesses: William McMullen, Robert Brown. Page 144. October 19, 1770. Margaret Cochran, widow of Peter Cochran, to James McAfee. 20 pounds. Release of dower in 32 acres of land. Page 145. James Todd to Edwin Erwin. 80 pounds. 185 acres on Buffalo Creek. Witnesses: William McBride, Martha McBride. September 7, 1770. Page 147. October 8, 1770. William Foster and Mary his wife to John Newlands. 40 pounds. 87 acres on the South Fork of Cripple Creek, a branch of New River. Witnesses: Benjamin Estel, John Allison, James Davis, John McClure. Page 149. July 28, 1770. John Madison and Agatha his wife to Thomas Rafferty. 25 pounds. 65 acres on a branch of the Roanoke Rivor, at a place called Devils Den. Witnesses: John Madison, Jr., Robert Denniston, John Denniston, Luke Bowyer, Thomas Madison, John Bowyer. Page 151. June 28, 1770. Henry Paulin to Samuel Pepper. 5 shillings. 100 acres on the north side of Woods River, and called the Buffalo Pond. Page 153. October 9, 1770. William Thompson and William Preston Executors of James Patton to Jacob Larton. 40 pounds. 140 acres on the waters of New River, on Meadow Creek. Page 155. October 9, 1770. William Thompson and William Preston, Executors of James Patton, deceased to John Jenkins. 15 pounds. 63 acres on a branch of the New River above Poplar Camp, on the east side of said River. Page 156. August 13, 1770. James Davis and Agnes Davis his wife to William Preston. 215 pounds. 626 acres on Catawba Creek. Witnesses: Arthur Campbell, Robert Doack, Samuel Davies, William Thompson, Granville Smith, Israel Christian. Page 159. April 28, 1770. Andrew Boyd, heir at law of Alander Boyd, and Mary his wife, to Stephen Trigg. 120 pounds. One-half of a certain tract of land containing 387 acres in the upper part of Duncars Bottom, on New River. Witnesses: William Leftwich, Walter Stewart, Margaret Buchanan and James McArthur. Page 162. October 10, 1770. William Carvin and Sarah his wife to Joshua Phipps. 85 pounds. 340 acres on Carvins Creek, a branch of the New River. Page 166. October 10, 1770. Alexander Evans and Jane his wife to Samuel Crawford. 20 pounds. 103 acres. Location not stated. Page 168. Ootober 11, 1770. Israel Christian to Hugh Lush. Contract. Witnesses: David Montgomery, John Montgomery, James McCorkle. Page 169. Juno 5, 1770. John Wilson of Orange County, North Carolina, to Robert Shields. 60 pounds. 91 acres. Location not given. Witnesses: David Robinson, James Montgomery, Daniel Allen, Granville Smith. Page 172. November 11, 1770. James Robinson and Sarah his wife, and Samuel Robinson and Jane his wife, to Thomas Madison. 400 pounds. 268 acres on Buffalo Creek, a branch of the Roanoke River. Witnesses: Bryan McDonald, William McMullen, Edward Springer. Page 177. January 29, 1770. John Hannah of the forks of the James River to John Paxton. 20 pounds in the Rich Hills, forks of the James River. Witnesses: William McKee, John Hannah, Jr., Alexander Hannah, John Bowyer. Page 180. July 20, 1769. Joseph Miner of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to David Harman. 20 pounds. 67 acres on Little River. Witnesses: Thomas Madison, William Christian, Israel Christian. Page 188. October 4, 1770. William Davis of Philadelphia to William Christian. 120 pounds. 126 acres on the waters of New River, being part of a 100 acre tract granted to Garrat Zinn. Witnesses: James Fleming, Daniel May, Stephen Trigg. Page 189. November 14, 1770. Paulson Lybrook to Edmond Winston. Consideration: attorney's fees. Personal property. Witnesses: Davidson Robinson, Adam Clendennen. Page 190. September 24, 1770. John Smith to James Smith. 100 pounds. 100 acres on the south side of the James River. Page 193. November 13, 1770. James Nicholas to George Nicholas. 50 pounds. Personal property. Witnesses: Andrew Woods, Robert Woods. Page 194. March 1, 1770. James Davis and Agnes his wife to William Davis. 100 pounds. 350 acres on the waters of Now River, a part of 1300 acres called "Davis' Fancy." Witnesses: Robert Doak, Samuel Davis, Alexander Wylie, John Montgomery, John Willey. Page 197. February 20, 1771. James Davis and Agnes his wife to Henry Davis of Bedford County. 260 acres in the County of Botetourt, at the head of Holstn River, a part of 1300 acres called "Davis' Fancy." Page 199. March 1, 1771. James Davis and Agnes his wife to Henry Davis of Bedford County. 100 pounds. 140 acres on the branches of Holsten River, part of 1300 acres called "Davis' Fancy." Page 201. February 21, 1771. Samuel Davis and Hannah his wife to Robert Davis. 100 pounds, On the headwaters of the Holston River, containing 350 acres. Witnesses: James Davis, Robert Doak, James Long, Alexander Long. Page 203. February 8, 1771. James Young and Honry Long to Joseph Long and John Long. 5 shillings. 185 acres on the north side of a branch of the James River called Buffalo Creek. Witnesses: Hugh Colbraith, Andrew Smithers, Edward Farris, John Montgomery, Robert Montgomery. Page 204. March 12, 1771. James Moore of the County of Newcastle in the Providence of Pennsylvania to Francis Smith. 100 acres of land. 40 pounds. Page 206. July 8, 1768. James Moore to Francis Smith. Power of Attorney. Witnesses: Mary Moore, Alexander Montgomery, Alexander Carmack. Page 208. March 12, 1771. John Armstrong and Joseph Cloyd to Francis Smith. 100 acres of land. Witnesses: Henry Paulin, Malcolm Allan. Page 209. September 9, 1769. John Willey and Elisabeth his wife to Samuel Davis. 110 pounds. 280 acres on the waters of Buffalo Creek. Witnesses: James Davies, Adam Wallace, Peter Wallace. Page 211. February 4, 1771. William Robinson, Jr., to John West of the County of Fairfax. 78 pounds. 65 acres on Jacksons River. Witnesses: James McDowell, William McKee, Luke Bowyer. Page 218. February 23, 1771. John Kirkham to Richard Williams 15 pounds. 100 acres of land at the forks of the James River. Witnesses: James McDowell, Adam Wallace. Page 220. October 18, 1770. Thomas Slanton and Chairity his wife of the County of Orange, North Carolina, to William Herbert. 82 pounds. 184 acres on the waters of Woods River. Witnesses: John Montgomery, William Montgomery, Josiah Ramsey, Thomas Armstrong. Page 222. Robert Whitley and Jane his wife to Hugh Barely. 125 pounds. 335 acres on the north side of Cedar Creek, in the forks of the James River. Witnessos: Joseph Robinson, John Maxwell, James McGavock, Thomas Kirkpatrick. Page 224. March 13, 1771. Johnathan Whitley to Robort Bowen. 20 pounds. On the south Side of the James River. Acreage not given. Witnesses: William Bowen, David Cowen, George Skillern. Page 225. December 26, 1770. John Wills to John Wills, Jr. 100 pounds. Personal property. John Alcorn, Samuel Crawford, James Crawford. Page 227. March 29, 1771. Isaac Taylor, Jr. and Jane his wife to John Maxwell. 100 pounds. 180 acres on the wators of the James River. Page 230. March _ 1771. Samuel Clark of Augusta and Sampson Matthews and George Matthews, merchants. 40 pounds. 220 acres on tho Cowpasture River. Witnesses: William Preston, Thomas Masison, Low Bowyer, William. J. Madison. Page 233. September 19, 1720. [sic] Samuel McMurtrey of Long Cane, North Carolina, to John Hall and James Hall. pounds. 76 acres on Bordens Run. Witnesses: William McKee, John McKee, David Wallace. Page 234. Samuel McMurtrey of Long Cane, South Carolina, to Hugh Weir and Mary his wife. 214 acres lying and being on Whistles Creek. Page 238. September 20, 1770. James McMath and Susannah his wife to Hugh Weir. 10 pounds. 86 acres on the forks of the James River. Page 240. Edward Gill to Paul Whitley. 24 pounds 2 shillings. Personal property. Witnesses: Samuel Kirkham, Michael Whitley. Page 241. March 15, 1771. Stephen Trigg and Mary Trigg his wife to John Thompson, Jr., of Bedford County. 200 pounds. 215 acres on a branch of the James River. Page 243. May 9, 1771. Margaret Clark to Andrew Clark. 50 pounds. 150 acres on the southwest side of the James River, on a branch called Looneys Creek. Witnesses: Andrew Woods, James Woods, William Kerr. Page 246. May 14, 1771. William Thompson and William Preston, Executors of James Patton, deceased, to John Draper. 80 pounds. 240 acres in the County of Botetourt, and a part of a larger tract of land granted to the said James Patton, on the waters of Pine Run, a branch of the James River. Page 248. April 6, 1771. William Thompson and William Preston, Executors of James Patton, deceased, to John Poage. 25 pounds. 220 acres in the forks of the James River. Page 249. May 15, 1771. John Walker of Orange, North Carolina, to his two brothers Samuel and Joseph Walker, or the survivor. Power of attorney. Witnesses: Alexander Stewart, James Floyd. Page 250. May 16, 1771. James Simpson and Jane his wife to Uriah Humphries. 60 pounds. 100 acres on a small branch of the James River culled Hazley Bottom. Page 251. May 16, 1771. Israel Christian and Elizabeth his wife to Thomas Arnott. 120 pounds. 86 acres on Craigs Creek, at a place called Mulberry Bottom. Additional Comments: Extracted from: Annals of Southwest Virginia 1769-1800 BY LEWIS PRESTON SUMMERS Member of American Historical Association, Virginia Historical Society; Alumnus University of Virginia and Tulane University (Louisiana); Member American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association Author of HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA 1740-1786 WASHINGTON COUNTY VIRGINIA 1777-1870 PUBLISHED BY LEWIS PRESTON SUMMERS ABINGDON, VIRGINIA 1929 COPYRIGHT, 1929, BY LEWIS PRESTON SUMMERS MANUFACTURED COMPLETE BY THE KINGSPORT PRESS KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE United States of America File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/botetourt/history/other/briefofd263gms.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/vafiles/ File size: 27.0 Kb