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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net Pittsylvania County, Virginia Court Order Book 16, 1813-1815 p. 1 June Court 1813 Thomas Anderson produced in Court the receipt of the sheriff of this county for the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents the tax imposed by law on physicians & surgeons & thereupon on his action, he is hereby licensed to practice medicine & surgery according to the act of assembly in that case made and possible. p. 4 June Court 1813 An indenture from William Morris and Sally B. his wife to John C. Barnitt was acknowledged by the said William Morris to be his act and deed and ordered to be recorded. p. 7. An indenture from Benjamin Richardson to Henry Richardson was proved by the oaths of one witness thereto.to be the act and deed of the said Benjamin Richardson. p. 12 The last will & Testament of Thomas Boaz decd was exhibited in court and proved by the oaths of three witnesses thereto subscribed & ordered to be recorded. p. 15 Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly in that case made & provided the court proceeded to the appointment of Constables within the said county & thereupon George Robertson, Hezekiah Smithson, Josias W. Harrison, Richard Parrish & George A. Shelton were appointed in the 2nd Battalion of the 42nd Regiment of militia. William Ingram, Allin Woodson, John Sutherlin, Thomas James & Orlando Smith in the first Battalion of the said Regiment, Richard G. Keatts, William Myers, Francis Chumbley & Coleman Glenn in the first battalion of the 101st Regiment & Pleasant Phears, Samuel A. Moore & Samuel M. Terrell in the 2nd Battalion of the 101st Regiment-Whereupon the said George Robertson with William Beavers & Nathaniel Wilson his securities-Richard Parish with Thomas Barnittt & Leroy Shelton his securities-William Ingram with Thomas Woody & William Stone his securities-Allin Woodson with Champress Terry & Doctor C. Williams his securities-John Sutherlin Jr. with Michael Mitchell & Evan Shaw his securities-Orlando Smith with Jesse Smith & Daniel Motley his securities-Francis Chumbley with Benjamin Gosney & Michael Mitchell his securities-Coleman Glenn with Nathan Glenn & Daniel Neal his securities-Samuel A. Moore with William Tunstall & John Chatton, Jr. his securities-George A. Shelton with Ellis Wilson, George Adams & James Astin his securities & Thomas James with Josiah Rice & William Echols his securities-severally outlined unto & acknowledged their honor in the penalty conditioned as the law directs in the penalty of five hundred dollars and also took the sworn oaths prescribed by law-as also the oath to support the Constitution of the United States. p. 24. July Court 1813 John Conner who was ordered to be summoned to appear here at this court to show cause why certain free children of color bound to him by the overseer of the poor should not be removed from their apprenticeship, having departed this Commonwealth sinse the said order was made It is ordered that they be removed from their said apprenticeship and that the overseer of the poor of this county do bind out Boling Barnitt one of the said children to Edward Inge and the other to John May according to law. p. 56 On the motion of Butler Law, It is ordered that Adams Sutherlin Guardian of Fanny Jefferson Sutherlin and James Madison Sutherlin orphans of James Sutherlin decd be summoned to appear before the next court to show cause, if any he can, why he should not be removed from his said guardianship for improper treatment to his said wards. p. 56 George Adams assignee of Allin Gray -plaintiffs against John Barnitt and Edward Barnitt---defendants. In Debts. It appearing to the court that special bail was approved in this cause at the last court and a motion made to set aside the Office Judgement, But instead of making the .in this cause, there mistake, it was made in a suit of Allin Gray against Jeremiah Burnitt and Thomas Burnitt-Therefore it is ordered that the Executive of the Judgement in this cause and the forthcoming bond taken by virtue thereof be quashed and that the cause be... p. 63 August Court John Sutherlin came into court and produced a commission appointing him Ensign of a company in the forty second regiment Seventh brigade and first division of the militia and took the several and respective oaths prescribed by law as also the oath to support the Constitution of the United States. P67 John Barnitt who sues for the benefit of John Sutherlin, Jr. against William Townes This day came the plaintiffs by his attorney as also the defendant in his proper person who acknowledges the plaintiffs motion against him to be just: Therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the said defendant the sum of fifteen pounds ten shillings with Interest thereon at six per cent per annum from the first day of April 1812 until payment of the debt in the declaration mentioned-together with his costs by him about his suit in this..28th day of March 1812. p. 68 Frances Barnett Executrix of Thomas Barnett decd against Samuel Jordan, Silas Heston and Howel Lewis . She won a judgement against them. p. 79 Achillis Whitlocks admr against William Richardson, Jr. For reasons appearing to the court It is ordered that this suit be continued. p. 108 October Court 1813 An Indenture from Joseph Barnitt to Thomas Smith was proved by the oaths of two witnesses thereto subscribed to be the act and deed of the said Joseph Barnitt. p. 115 November Court A Deed of trust from Anthony Mills to Thomas Sutherlin to prove the payment of a Debt due to Adam Sutherlin was proved by the oaths of two witnesses thereunto subscribed to be the act and deed of the said Anthony Miller, Thomas Sutherlin and Adam Sutherlin. p. 143 November Court 1813 Robert Dalton & Co assignee of John Anderson, Jr. vs Francis Gallaway - --Debt This day came the parties by their attorneys and the defendant's attorney relinquishing his former plea staiteth he is not further informed what to say in defense of this cause. Whereby the plaintiffs action against the said defendant to remain undefended. Therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiffs recover against the sd defendant the sum of 18 pounds the Debt in the declaration unconditioned together with their costs by them about their suits in this behalf. ..1st day of Aug 1812 until payment and the costs. p. 143 Hickman Spiller late guardian of Christian Allen who sues for the benefits of Robert Colquhoun adm. Of James Colquhoun deced vs Frances Burnitt Ex. of Thomas Burnitt decd. Frances Burnitt was ordered to pay 42.50 on the 17th day of Dec 1805. p. 165 November Court 1813 John Barnitt vs Alin Gray On motion of the defendant by his attorney It is ordered that the judgement and writ of Enquiry awarded against the plaintiff in this cause for want of appearance be set aside and the sd defendant have liberty to plead and thereupon he by his attorney pleaded not guilty, to which plea the plaintiff by his attorney replyed generally Whereupon came a Jury to wit: Alexander Murray, Pleasant Waller, Green Adams, John Smothers, Lewis Rose, Burgis Riddle, Adams Sutherlin, Charles Carter, George Briscoe, Philip Harper, Laban Grisham, & Francis Clark who being elected tried & sworn the truth to speak upon issue joined upon their oath do say the defendant is guilty in manner & form as the plaintiff against him hath complained and they do assess the plaintiff damage by occasion thereof four dollars. p. 149 November Court 1813 George Adams assignee of Adam Gray vs John Barnitt and Edward Barnitt- Debt. For plaintiffs thirty dollars. 25 Dec 1810. p. 155 December Court 1813 An Indenture from Joseph Barnitt to Thomas Stewart was proved. p. 155 Lucy Stills orphan of Thomas Stills decd being of full age for that purpose came into court and made choice of Thomas Barnett as her guardian. Thomas Barnett's securities were Jonathan Carter and John Jones. 159 December Court 1813 James Sutherlin vs Thomas Sutherlin & Adam Sutherlin -In Chaucery By consent It is ordered that this suit be revised against the defendants in the name of Peyton Lumpkin admn of the plaintiff who hath departed this life. And there from on motion of the sd Peyton Lumpkin admin. Aforesaid an Injunction is granted him to stay all further proceedings at common law on a Judgement obtained by the Executors of George Sutherlin decd against the Executors of James Sutherlin decd until the matter in equity arising therein can be heard. p. 159 January Court 1814 An Indenture from John C. Barnitt to Thomas Barnitt was acknowledged by the sd John C. Barnitt. p. 163 January Court 1814 Sally Sutherlin orphan of William Sutherlin decd being of full age for that purpose came into court and chose Peyton Lumpkin guardian. p. 166 January Court 1814 Thomas Barnitt Ensign in 2nd Battalion of 42nd Regiment of the militia. p. 173 January Court 1814 John Burnitt, George Burnitt, James Burnitt, William Burnitt, Samuel Burnitt, Henry Burnitt, Joshua Richardson & Polly his wife, James Graham & Betsey his wife, David Ashby and Sally his wife, Peggy Burnitt, Jenny Burnitt & Margaret Burnitt vs William Irby and Richard Apperson. p. 175 February Court 1814 An Indenture from Thomas Anderson and Polly his wife to Johnson Lansdown. p. 179 February Court 1814 Reves Higginbothan & Company, William Echols & William Wimbish vs Morris Martin, John Martin, Nancy Crews, Jeremiah Martin, Benjamin Martin, & Morris Martin, Ellen Martin, John Martin, Nancy Martin & Sally Martin infants of Joseph Martin decd & Charles Rice and Ellen Rice infant Heirs of Catherine Rice decd all of whom are heirs & Distributees of the said Ellener Martin decd & Benjamin Martin admin of said Ellener Martin & James M. Williams-In Chancery. On motion of plaintiffs, who filed their Bill & made oath to the allegation, It is ordered that the defendant Williams, be restrained from paying away any money which may come into his hands belonging to the estate of Ellener Martin decd and to accept in payments no receipts from the Heirs & distributees of the said Ellener Martin decd until the further order of the court. p. 182 February Court 1814 Joel Still orphan of Thomas Still chose Thomas Barrett guardian. p. 196 February Court 1814 Martha Law, late the widow & relict of James Sutherlin decd v. Butler Law, Peyton Lumpkin & Adams Sutherlin . p. 190 March Court 1814 Thomas Sutherlin indicted for selling whiskey without a liscense. p. 198 March Court 1814 William Dodson is recommended to the executive as a fit & able person to execute the office of Captain of a Company in the 1st Battalion of the 42nd Regiment of the militia in the room of Jackson Walters resigned-William Simpson, Lt. In the room of Wm Dodson promoted & Meredith Jenning Ensign in the room of Wm Simpson promoted. p. 199 March Court 1814 William Richardson vs John Dismark & Achilles Whitlock-upon an Injunction in Chancery. The defendants by their counsil moves the court for a dismissal of this injunction But the court refused to hear the said motion whereupon it is ordered that the same be certified. p. 283 June Court 1814 Wm Dodson came into court and produced a commission appointing him Capt. Of a company in the 42nd Regiment 21st Brigade & 1st Division of the militia & took the oath prescribed by law & the oath to support the Constitution of the United States. p. 347 September Court 1814 Thomas Sutherlin is appointed a Constable in the first Battalion of the 42nd Regiment of militia in the room of John Sutherlin who has been called into the military service of the United States whereupon the said Thomas Sutherlin came into court and took the usual oaths prescribed by law and the oath to support the constitution of the United States and with Thomas Shelton and Soloman Debow his security acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned as the law directs. p. 366 November Court 1814 Alice Richardson wife of William Richardson came into court & relinquished her dower right to land sold to John Mays. p. 379 November Court 1814 Thomas Sutherlin one of the Constables of this county came into court & resigned his said office and thereupon George Sutherlin, Jr. is appointed Constable in his room, who came into court & took the oaths prescribed by law & the oath to support the Constitution of the United States and with Thomas Sutherlin and George Sutherlin his securities entered into and acknowledged their bonds in the security of five hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs. p. 422 March Court 1815 William Rice & Rebecca his wife, late Rebecca Waller, widow of John Waller decd & Pleasant Waller vs Samuel Waller, Ex. of John Waller decd, Thomas H. Clack, John Waller & E. White and Lydia his wife. By order of the plaintiff Pleasant Waller, this suit is dismissed as to him. p. 427 March Court 1815 It is ordered that Joseph Barnitt & Sally Barnitt be summoned to appear here at the next court to declare whether they or either of them, will take upon themselves the administration of the estate of Frances Barnitt decd and also the administration of the estate of Thomas Barnitt decd. p. 466 May Court 1815 William Whitlock appeared in court in discharge of a recongizounce entered into at the information of Susan Shields, who charged the sd Whitlock with being the father of her bastard children Espa & Sally and thereafter on hearing the said Susan on oath & the parties by counsel it is considered by this court that the sd William Whitlock pay annually to the overseers of the poor of this county the sum of 10 lbs toward the support of the sd children that is to say 5 lbs for each of them until they respectively arrive at the age of seven years. p. 468 May Court 1815 John Walton is appointed surveyor of the road from the widow Colemans to Samuel Kidds in the room of Clement McDaniel & it is ordered that he together with his own male labouring by this & those of William Dodson, Jackson Dodson, Sampson Dodson, Thomas Boothe, Micah Dodson, Espa Boothe, George Campbell, Samuel McCulley, John Mosely & William Dodson do for with clear and keep the same in repair according to law. p. 475. June Court 1815. Josiah Shields fined for striking William Whitlock on 21 May 1815. p. 483 June Court 1815 On the motion of Caleb Dodson & for reasons appearing to this Court It is ordered that 134 acres of land which the sd Dodson purchased of John Caldwell be exonerated from all taxes due thereon prior to the 19 day of June 1811. It appearing from the oath of sd Dodson that he knew nothing of the sd taxes being in arrears & that he has no part of the purchase money in his hand. p. 483 June Court 1815 On the motion of John Lumpkin, Benjamin Ratliff and Joseph Ferguson It is ordered that 400 acres of land which they purchased of John C. Russell be exonerated from the taxes due thereon for the years 1802 & 1803 when the same was charged to said Russell and also from the tax due thereon for the year 1804 when the same was charged to Eleazar Clay. It appearing to the court that they knew nothing of the said amount of taxes at the time of this purchase of the said lands and that they have no part of their purchase money in their hands. p. 485 June Court 1815 Josiah Rice produced a commision appointing him Ensign in 100 Regiment Virginia militia and took oath prescribed by law. p. 491 June Court 1815 For reasons appearing to this court It is ordered that the estate of Thomas Barnitt decd administered by Frances Barnitt late his admin. Be committed to David Hunt sheriff of this county to dispose thereof as he directs. Pittsylvania County, Virginia Court Order Book 17 p. 56 November Court 1816 Polly Anderson is appointed guardian of Banister, Jane, Churchwell, Polly, Joseph, Emily & Robert Anderson orphans of Thomas Anderson. p. 130 April Court 1816 Frances Barnett chose Daniel Sullivan her guardian. p. 159 June Court 1816 A transcript of the Last will & testament of James Barnett Decd of record in the county Court of Caswell in the state of North Carolina was exhibited in Court by John Barnett one of the executors therein named who having made solemn affirmation thereto according to law & with Adam Sutherlin & Peyton Lumpkin his securities 4000 dollars.