Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C (1793-1798), pp. 8, 11-12, 14, 20, 41, 53, 56, 59, 65, 76, 88, 90, 97-99, 105, 109, 111, 115, 117, 127-128, 131, 133-134, 151-154, 162-163, 170, 172-176, 178, 186, 196-197, 203, 208-209, 211, 237, 239, 247-248, 257-258, 279, 281, 294, 299-301, 306, 328-330, 335, 339, 348-349, 369, 389, 413-414, 425, 445-446, 450-451, 456-457, 458, 462, 488, 489, 508, 536-539, 545, 570, 577. *********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. 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Blair died intestate at start of 1787; previous to which he had sold said lot but made no legal conveyance and said James Caruthers who derives his title by purchase from John Gray and Wm. Scott. On Northwest side by dividing line the same from Lot #28 and on Nelson St. on the other squares; being the lot formerly occupied by James Hawthorne and sd. James Caruthers. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 11-12. 4 Feb 1794. James Berry, William Berry and Nancy Berry, William's wife, to Alexander Porter. (Abstract) 4 February 1794 Consideration of 630 pounds 427 Acres James Berry & William Berry of Rockbridge County, VA to Alexander Porter of same. James Berry and William Berry, and Nancy, sd William's wife acknowledge have bargained and sold a certain tract of land of 427 acres in Rockbridge County being the land bequeathed to sd James and William by the Last Will and Testament of William Berry deceased. Beginning at three Elms corner to James Tedford, S 73 deg, W 65 poles to a large white oak, S 82 deg, E 136 poles to a chestnut, N 50 deg, E 74 poles to a white oak, N 40 deg, W 20 poles to a black oak, N 50 deg, E 63 poles to a black & spanish oak, S39 deg, E 105 poles to a large white oak on a hill, S 50 deg, W 78 poles to a white oak and stony hill, N 43 1/2 deg, W 117 poles to a white oak, S 49 deg, W 151 poles hickory and white oak saplings, N 41 deg, W 27 poles to a hickory by a branch, S 49 deg, W 50 poles to the beginning. Land now in possession of Alexander Porter with all appurtenances and advantages. To have and to hold to Alexander Porter his heirs and assigns forever. James Berry, William Berry, and Nancy Berry to warrant and forever defend. James Berry William Berry Nancy Berry Signed and sealed in the presence of Wm McKee John Houston Jno Wilson Rockbridge County Court 4 February 1794 James Berry, William Berry, and Nancy Berry acknowledged. Ordered to be recorded. Nancy Berry privily examined and voluntarily relinquished her dower in the land. Teste A. Reid Clk. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 12. 3 February 1794 5 lbs 40 Acres John Paul of Rockbridge to David and John Hicks Corner Samuel Braford and Vineyard. Signed: John Paul *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 14. 12 August 1793 26 lbs 37 1/4 poles John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Samuel Chandler. 37 1/4 poles. Bounded by line in same direction with Southeast side of Randolph St., 165 ft, then by line at right angle with the former 142 1/2 ft to Jno. Hoffman's land, and with same line to a line parrellel with first mentioned line which is 181 ft. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deeds Book C, p. 20. -- February 1794 3/4 Acres John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to John Makey. Adjoining Town of Lexington. Beginning at western corner of Andrew Weir's lot and running with same 8 poles, then at right angles with his line and on course of A. Weir's back line, 5 poles, then to line of the old Courthouse lot at Randolph St., then Southwest with said Street, 5 poles, then at right angles Southeast 15 10/12 ft., then Southwest at right angles 4 poles 14 ft, then at right angles to Main St., 16 poles 8 1/2 ft., then with Main St., to beginning 4 poles 14 ft. To include 3/4 Acres. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 41. 1 April 1794 20 shillings 1/2 Acre Lot Robert Wardlaw and Janet his wife to James Campbell for 20 shillings. 1/2 Acre lot in Brownsburg between property of William Wardlaw and James McChesney. Signed: Robert Wardlaw Jennet Wardlaw Teste: James McChesney Delivered to Capt. Campbell 4 June 1800 *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 53. 3 June 1794 $50.00 1/2 Acres Lot, #7 in Town of Lexington. Trustees of Town of Lexington to Andrew Reid. 1/2 Acre on South side of town. Bounded by Washington St., Randolph St. Lot #6, and 1/2 Acre lot bought by said Reid of John Galbraith. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 56. 16 May 1794 $_____ 5 1/2 Acres William Moore to John Mackey Conveyed from ____ Elder to sd. Wm. Moore, surveyed 13 June 1785. Beginning at stake corner to Daniel Windle, with his line N 58, W 36 poles to stake in line of sd Windle and corner John Galbraith; with Galbraith's line, S 64, W 29 poles to stake in line of sd. Galbraith, S 58, E 42 poles; N 50, E 25 poles to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 59. 3 June 1794 $483.00 James Gamble and Margaret his wife to James Harris. Near Lexington. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 65. 3 June 1794 $200.00 Lot #29 and Lot #30 Trustees of Town of Lexington to Andrew Alexander. Bounded by intersection of Henry and Jefferson St; with Jefferson ST, N 40 deg, E 195 ft to end; in John Galbraith's line, N 50 deg, W 128 1/3 ft to corner of William Alexander's line; S 40 deg, E 195 ft to Henry St with it S 50 deg, E 128 1/3 ft to beginning; and N 30 deg, W 128 1/3 ft to corner of William Alexander's line; S 40 deg, 195 ft to corner of John Newcommer's lot, with said lot and James Gold's to Gold corner on Jefferson ST 128 1/3 ft; with Jefferson ST 128 1/3 ft; then with Jefferson ST, S 40 deg, W 195 ft. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 76. 16 August 1794 $166 2/3 John Galbriath and Barbara his wife to James Blair. Beginning ar corner of Robert McDowell's lot with line extended from Southeast side of Main St. in same direction with St., 60 ft to corner of another of sd. Galbraith's lots, then with line of same which is parrellal to Washington St., 256 ft 8 inches to line extended from Northwest side of Randolph St, in same direction with St, then with said line 60 ft to corner of McDowell's lot, then with line of McDowell's lot which is at right angles to Main St., 256 ft 8 inches to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 88. 2 September 1794 52 lbs, 10 shillings Lot #3 in Lexington James Grigsby to William Lyle 1/2 Acre Lot in Lexington. Bounded on South by Nelson St., and a line 128 1/3 feet, on Southeast by Randolph St., and line 195 ft.; on Northeast by a lot of Andrew Weir and a line 128 1/3 ft and on Northwest by Lot of Heirs of Samuel Wallace dec'd and a line 195 ft. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 90. 12 June 1794 Robert Kirkham of Nelson County, KY appointed Wm. McNabb of Rockbridge County, VA lawfull attorney in fact to convey tract on fork of Buffaloe Creek, branch of James River, "left to me by my father." Signed: Robt. Kirkham Jean Kirkham (x her mark) *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 97-99. (Abstract) 13 September 1794 $1,866.00 420 Acres John Wallace son and heir of Peter Wallace deceased formerly of the County of Rockbridge to Samuel Moore of the same County. John Wallace for $1,866.00 has sold to Samuel Moore a certain parcel of land including part of a tract of 190 acres conveyed from Richard Woods to the aforesaid Peter Wallace also the whole of a tract of 60 acres granted to the said Peter Wallace and 154 acres granted to the sd John Wallace which is bounded as follows: Beginning at a stake near a white oak corner to John Bowyer and in Mary Andrews' line, With her line, N 83 deg, W 105 poles to a large white oak, N 46 deg, W 108 poles to a black oak on a hill, S 46 deg, W 141 poles to a large white oak, S 19 1/2 deg, W 122 poles to 2 small white oaks and 2 small black oaks in Robert Kincaid's line, with seven of his lines, N 59 deg, E 18 poles to a white oak, S 19 deg, E 30 poles to a chestnut oak, S 68 1/2 deg, W 54 poles crossing a branch to a white oak between a black oak and white oak, S 21 deg, E 38 poles to a hickory stump near a red oak, S 64 deg, E recrossing the branch 59 poles to a white oak in a hollow, N 79 deg,, E 55 poles to a white oak, S 26 deg, W 31 poles to a Dogwood in a hollow, S 81 1/2 deg, E 106 poles to a white oak corner to John Bowyer, with his line, N 27 1/4 deg, E 289 poles to the beginning. Containing 420 Acres. Land with appurtenances for the sole use of Samuel Moore his heirs and assigns in Fee Simple. John Wallace is to forever defend. John Wallace Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Wm Lyle James Hall John McKee Andw Alexander & David Leech Rockbridge County Court 7 October 1794 Deed from John Wallace to Samuel Moore proved by Wm Lyle, Andrew Alexander, & John McKee and ordered to be recorded. Teste A. Reid Cl. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 105. 3 September 1794 $84.00 1 Acre lot John Galbriath and Barbara his wife to Adam Seigler. 1 Acre lot. Beginning at stake near edge of Great Road, then South 33, East 10 poles and 17 20/5ths of pole to stake at 7 ft from white oak near head of a Spring, then North 89, East crossing said spring branch 3 times 13 poles to stake in old great road, then with great road, North 2 1/2, East 10 poles to Hickory and white oak, tehn South 86 1/2, West crossing 2 branches, 18 poles to Beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 109. 21 June 1794 40 lbs 183 Acres George Campbell and Easter his wife of Rockbridge to David Campbell, for 40 lbs, 183 Acres. Corner Wm. Alexander and James Walls, line of Simon Minicks; line of Alexr. Gree[rsbel]; corner James Poag; Robt. Alexander's line. Signed: George Campbell (x his mark) Easter Campbell (x her mark) Teste: Nathaniel Wilson Isaac Voorhers Arthur Beaty *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 111. 2 Dec 1794 Peter Hummale & Catherine his wife to James Pettycrew for 140 lbs, 150 acres located on both sides of middle fork of Cedar Creek, adjoining Elias Sinnaker, Martha Smith, Geo. Weaver, Jas. McGavock, Wm. Taylor, & David Scott. Teste: Wm. Paxton Benj. Darst Jacob White Del. Robt. Perrycrew Jan. 18, 1799. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 115. 13 October 1794 Andrew Moore attorney in fact for William Brown to Wiliam Alexander. Bounded by line extendee with Main Street on SE 80 ft and by line at right angles to the former which is parallel to the cross streets in Lexington on the SW 256 ft 8 in by line extended with Jefferson St which is parrallel to the first line 80 ft and by Benjamin Darst's lot on NE which is at right angles with Main Street 256 ft 8 in. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 117. 2 December 1794 150 lbs Courthouse Lot in Lexington Andrew Weir and Polly his wife to Andrew Reid. Beginning at corner of Saml. Wallace's lot on Main St. and known by Lot #1, extending 50 ft with Main St., then same width back opposite Southeast corner of Jail, or to range with the back or Southeast side, then with backside of jail a direct course to line of Arthur Walkup's lot, with same to Randolph St., and with same to corner of line of Arthur Walkup's lot, with same to Randolph St., and with same to corner of Lot #3, then with line of same and sd. Lot #1 to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 127-128. (Abstract) 11 August 1794 5 shillings 243 Acres William Thompson and Ludia his wife of the County to Daniel Hight and George Rodecap of the County of Shenedoe. In consideration of the sum of 5 shillings, paid toWilliam Thompson by Daniel Hite and George Roadcap, Thompson "hath granted bargained sold aliened Released & Confirmed and by these presents doth grant Bargain Sell alien Release & Confirm unto the sd. Daniel Hite & George Roadcap and to thir heirs One certain tract or parcel of Land Containing two hundred & forty three Acres lying & being in the County of Rockbridge on both sides of the Calfpasture River and bounded as followeth, viz," Beginning at a Dogwood and two Hickorys corner Jeamison's land; N 2, E 96 poles to some blased White oakes in a Valey; Along the old line to Coffel's Corner; With Coffel's line of marked trees, S 57, W 100 poles crossing the sd Tract and the river to a black oak; Running along the old line, supposed to be about sixty poles more or less to Dunlap's line; With the same, S 47, E 112 poles to a white oak corner to William Jeamison's land; With his line, N 75, E 184 poles crossing said Creek to two pines; N 55, E 30 poles to the beginning. "With all houses Buildings Orchards ways water courses profits Commodities hereditments & Appurtenances whatsoever to the same premises hereby granted or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining of in & to the sd premises and all deeds Evidences & Writings concerning the same to have & to hold the sd Tract of Land & all singerler other the premises hereby granted & Demisds every part & parcel thereof with their & every of their appurtainences untot he sd Daniel hite & George Roadcap their heirs & for & during & unto the full end of & term of time forever.- And the sd William Thompson & Ludia his wife for themselves their heirs the sd Tract of Land above mentioned & premises & every part therof against them & their heirs & against all & every other person or persons Whatsoever unto the sd Daniel Hite & George Roadcap their heirs shall & will warrent & forever defend by these presents in witness whereof the within named William Thompson & luedia his wife hath herunto set their hands & seals the day & year above written. Signed sealed and Delivered William Thompson (seal) In the presents of (seal) James Comsey Jacob Barr Jo[harem] Mag[ret] At a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the 7th Day of October 1794 This Indenture of bargain & sale for land from William Thompson to Daniel hight & Roafcap was proved by James Coursey & Jacob Barr Subscribing Witnesses & ordered to lie for further proof. And at a Court held for sd County the sixth day of January 1795 This Indentue was further proved by a third subscribing Witness and Ordered to be Recorded Teste A Reid Cl *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 131. 3 February 1795 150 lbs 1/2 of Lot #13 in Lexington Henry McClellan and Elizabth his wife to John Grigsby. Beginning at corner and intersection of Washington and Randolph St.s with Randolph St. 195 ft to lower corner, then with line divideing sd lot from Lot #12, 64 ft 2 inches (or 1/2 of sd. Lot), the width of sd. Lot, then Parallel with Randolph St. to line of sd. lot on Washington St., then with same 64 ft (1/2 lot) to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 133. 3 September 1794 100 lbs Thomas Plunket and Polly his wife to James Gold. Bounded on Southeast by Thomas Margrave and a line 195 ft. on Wouthwest by John Moore and a line 111 7/10 ft. nearly, on Northwest by part of same lot and in a line 195 ft. to Washington St., with said Street to beginning 111 7/10 ft. To include 1/2 Acre except what land is "pailed" in the graveyard. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 134. 31 January 1795 7 lbs Lot #5 in Lexington William Presly to James Caruthers Lot_____ chains in length by ______ chains in Breadth. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 151. 8 April 1795 15 lbs John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to James Grigsby. Bounded on Northwest by Randolph St., extended 75 ft on Southwest by line of James Hopkins lot, which is a right angles to the former and parrellel with the Cross Struts in Lexington, on Woutheast by line of John Huffman's land and on Northeast by line of Joesph Anderson's lot, which is also at right angles to line extended in direction of Randolph St., and parallel with Washington and Nelson Sts. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 151-152. James and Mary Paul to Cawfield Taylor 1795. (Abstract) 7 April 1795, for 5 pounds, 4 acres more or less. James Paul and Mary his wife to Cawfield Taylor. Tract of 4 acres more or less in Rockbridge County, VA. part of the land where Paul now lives. Beginning at a Red oak by the side of the great road on sd. Tailor's line. South 18 deg, West 12 poles to a hickory and chestnut grubs on the great road side. North 75 deg, West 38 poles to a hickory. North 32 deg, East 23 poles to a white oak & locust on sd. Taylor's line With same, South 50 deg, East 36 poles to the beginning. With appurtenances. Signed: Jas. Paul (seal) Mary Paul (seal) In Presents of: (no witnesses signed) Rockbridge County, VA Court 8 April 1795, James Paul and Mary, his wife acknowledged this their Indenture of bargain and sale for land to Cawfield Taylor & ordered to be recorded. Mary was privily examined and voluntarily relinquished her Dower in the land conveyed, according to law. Teste: A. Reid Cl. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 153-154. Cawfield Taylor & Rebekah his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to William Pattycrue of the same, 1795. (Abstract) 25 March 1795, for 160 pounds, 64 acres. Cawfield Taylor and Rebekah his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to William Pattycrue of the same. Adjoining sd. Taylor, James Paul, Ambros Crain, and Andrew Cloyd. Beginning at Poplar & white oak on James Paul's line. With the same South 50 deg, East 70 poles to his corner two walnuts and two hickories on Ambrose Crain's line. With the same, North 36 deg, East 122 poles to a white oak & Black oak corner sd. Cloyd. With his line, North 52 deg, West 8 poles to white oak & chestnut oak on sd. line. South 4 deg, West 124 poles to Beginning. With the appurtenances. Cawfld. Taylor (seal) Rebakah Taylor (seal) Rockbridge County Court 8 April 1795. Cawfield Taylor & Rebecca his wife acknowledged this indenture and bargain & sale of land to William Pattycrue and ordered to be recorded. Rebecca was privily examined and voluntarily relinquished her dower in the land. Teste: A. Reid, Cl. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 162-163. 2 June 1795 40 lbs 306 Acres more or less John Workman and Ceny his wife of Rockbridge to John West of Rockbridge. Part of 483 Acres granted to said John Workman by ÒpattonÓ 2 April 1791. On waters of Walkers Creek in Rockbridge, [gives metes and bounds] mentions North Mountain, Henry Newcomer's line, Andrew Kennady's line, ÒBurden's pattonÓ line. Signed: John Workman Sina Workman *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 170. 2 June 1795 50 lbs 50 Acres Adam Dedrick of Rockbridge County, VA to James Forsyth of same. Tract on waters of Colliers Creek. [Marginal Note: Delivered to Elijah Forsythe 5 September 1800, called James Forsythe in deed by mistake.] *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 172-174. (Transcription) To all to whom these presents shall come,Thomas Hutson, Robert Peerey and Isbell his wife, Robin Wallace and Sarah his Wife, James Wallace and Agness his wife and Robert Campbell and Rebecca his Wife send greeting Whereas James Rutherford since deceased, and John Wallace who is also since dead who intermarried with Isbell the Daughter of the said James Rutherford purchased in partnership of a certain Benjamin Burden a tract of Land in Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia lying on the South Side of Walkers Creek containing about six hundred & forty Acres of Land and afterwards divided the same equally between them and whereas also Thomas Hutson, intermarried with Jean the Daughter of the said James Rutherford, who is also since dead and the said James Rutherford in consideration of the said Marriage executed to the said Thomas Hutson his bond for the conveyance to him of one hundred and sixty acres of the said James Rutherfords part of the said land which one hundred and Sixty Acres of land was one half of the said James Rutherfords proportion of the said Land and whereas the other one hundred and sixty acres of the said Land was directed by the said James Rutherford to be sold and the proceeds of the sale to be appropriated to the support of Samuel Rutherford his Son, who was deaf and Dumb & is since dead which the said Thomas Hutson has since purchased at public sale And whereas Robert Peerey has intermarried with Isbell the Daughter of the said Thomas Hutson and the said Thomas Hutson gave to him in consideration of the said Marriage the one hundred and Sixty Acres of land, given to him by the said James Rutherford and the said Robert Peerey has sold the same to a certain James Beard who has sold the same to a certain Weinegar and whereas the said Thomas Hutson has lost the Bond executed to him as aforesaid by the said James Rutherford and James Wallace and Agness his Wife Robin Wallace and Sarah his Wife and Robert Campbell and Rebecca his Wife, the said James, Robin, and Rebecca being the only Children of the said John Wallace deceased are willing to join with the said Thomas Hutson and Robert Peery and Isbell his wife in a conveyance of the said One hundred and Sixty Acres of Land given to the said Thomas Hutson as aforesaid to the said Weinegar Now know ye that we Thomas Hutson Robert Peerey and Isbell his wife Robin Wallace and Sarah his wife James Wallace And Agness his Wife and Robert Campbell and Rebecca his Wife for the cause aforesaid and for divers good considerations as thereunto moving have made ordained constituted and appointed and by these Presents Do make ordain constitute and appoint John Walker of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth aforesaid our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our names to sign seal and deliver as out Act and deed a good and lawful deed of Conveyance to the said Weineger of the One hundred and Sixty Acres of Land Given as aforesaid to the said Thomas Hutson by the said James Rutherford Giving and hereby granting unto our said attorney full power and authority to act and do in the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as we ourselves might or could do if personally present Ratifying confirming and allowing for firm and effectual all and whatsoever our said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises by Virtue of these presents. In Witness whereof the said Thomas Hutson, Robert Peerey and Isbell his Wife Robin Wallace and Sarah his wife James Wallace and Agness his Wife and Robert Campbell and Rebecca his Wife have set their hands and affixed their seals this day of August 1794. Sealed and delivered James Wallace in presence of Agnes Wallace (x her mark) the words and is since dead Robert Peery being first interlined Isabella Peery (x her mark) Robert Wallace Sarah Wallace Robert Campbell Rebecca Campbell Thomas Hutson Mary Hutson (O her mark) State of Kentucky Fayette County June Court 1795 This Letter of Attorney was produced in Court Acknowledged by Tho. Hutson Ro. Peary Isabel Peary Mary Hutson, Ro. Campbell Rebeccah Campbell Sarah Wallace James Wallace, Agness Wallace & Robert Wallace Parties thereto and ordered to be Recorded. In Testimony whereof as Clerk of the said County I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the said Court this 16th day of June 1795 And in the fourth year of the Commonwealth Levi Todd State of Kentucky Fayette County to wit I Thomas Lewis presiding Justice of the Court of Quarter Sessions for the County foresaid do certify that the foregoing attestation of Levi Todd who is clerk of the said Court is in due form Given under my hand this sixteenth day of June 1795 and fourth year of the Commonwealth Thos Lewis At a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the first day of September 1795 This Letter of Attorney from James Wallace & Agness his Wife, Robert Peery & Isabella his Wife Robert Wallace & Sarah his Wife Robert Campbell & Rebecca his Wife & Thomas Hutson & Mary his Wife to John Walker was Acknowledged in the County Court of Fayette & State of Kentucky and Ordered to be Recorded as appears by the Certificate annexed, and is also Ordered to be Recorded here Teste A. Reid Cl *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 174-176. (Abstract) 1 September 1795 £50 161 Acres James Wallace & Agness his wife, Robert Peery & Isabella his wife, Robert Wallace & Sarah his wife, Robert Campbell & Rebecca his wife, & Thomas Hutson & Mary his wife all of Fayette County, KY by John Walker of Rockbridge County, VA their Attorney in fact, to William Vinegar of sd. County and State. James Wallace & Agness his wife, Robert Peery & Isabella his wife, Robert Wallace & Sarah his wife, Robert Campbell & Rebecca his wife, & Thomas Hutson & Mary his wife for the sum of £50 paid by said Wm. Winegar acknowledge acquit exonerate & discharge the sd. Wm. Winegar hat granted bargained & sold aliened & confirmed do grant bargain & sell alien and confirm unto ÒyeÓ sd Wm Winegar on tract of land containing 161 acres. On the South side of Walkers Creek in Rockbridge County, VA. Beginning at a Walnut & birch near a spring corner to Hugh Scots land and with his lines, S 33 deg, E 116 poles to a small walnut, S 35 deg,, W 35 poles to a chestnut, SE 78 poles to a white oak & black oak corner to Andrew Kenaday's land and with his line, S 20 deg, W 111 poles to a hickory & 2 white oaks, NW 210 poles to a black oak & chestnut oak corner to sd. Kennedy, N 36 deg, 93 poles, N 40 deg, W 44 poles to a Dogwood Gum & chestnut oak, NE 73 poles to a white walnut, S 46 deg, E 27 poles to the beginning. Land now in possession of Wm. Winegar with all houses ways, easements, and advantages whatsoever to the land and premises or in anyways appertaining to the Estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand of the said James Wallace & Agness his wife, Robert Peery & Isabella his wife, Robert Wallace & Sarah his wife, Robert Campbell & Rebecca his wife, & Thomas Hutson & Mary his wife and their heirs. They are to forever defend the title. John Walker by virtue of Power of Attorney on Record in ÒyeÓ County Court of ÒFyettÓ in Òye State of KentuckeÓ dated 16 June 1795 set and affixed the seals of James Wallace & Agness his wife, Robert Peery & Isabella his wife, Robert Wallace & Sarah his wife, Robert Campbell & Rebecca his wife, & Thomas Hutson & Mary his wife. Signed sealed & delivered James Wallace In presence of Agness Wallace Robert Peeree Isabla Peeree Robert Wallace Sarah Wallace Robert Campbell Rebecca Campbell [penciled in] Thomas Hutson Mary Hutson John Walker Attorney in fact Rockbridge County Court 1 September 1795 James Wallace & Agness his wife, Robert Peery & Isabella his wife, Robert Wallace & Sarah his wife, Robert Campbell, & Thomas Hutson & Mary his wife by John Walker their attorney in fact acknowledged this their Indenture and bargain & sale for land to William Winegar, and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of John Walker a Commission is granted to take the privy examination of said Òfeme covertsÓ touching their relinquishments of Dower in the Land conveyed according to law. Teste A Reid Clk *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 176. 7 January 1800 $200.00 Arthur Walkup and Esther hiw wife to John Thompson. Lot near Lexington, 39 ft, 3 inches 1/2 in front along Main St. extending back to Randolph St. bounded on Southwest by sd. Walkup's lot and Northeast by Wm. Lyle's lot. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 178. 7 July 1795 Joseph Walker and Cathy his wife and Jennett Walker, relict and widow of Alexander Walker, deceased of Rockbridge County, VA sold to John Petticrew of same place, 127 acres for 255 lbs, 9 shillings. This was the place whereon Alexander Walker formerly lived and left by his last will and testament. (Deeds from Henry Doughtery, eldest son and heir at law of Michael Doughtery, dec'd., who got from James Patton (80 acres) and plot Alexander obtained by grant on waters of Cedar Creek.) This was adjoining Samuel Walker, John Walker, Andrew McMakin, Alex. Walker and Nathaniel Rolison. [gives metes and bounds] Signed: Joseph Walker Cathy Walker Jennet Walker Produced and proven 7 July 1795. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 186. 1 September 1795 Andrew Moore attorney in fact for William Brown to Hugh Paul. Bounded by line extended with Main street of Lexington SE 80 ft, by line at right angles to former along an alley 256 ft 8 in, by line extended with Jefferson St 80 ft and by line parallel to cross streets 256 ft 8 in. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 196. 25 July 1795 $74.67 14 Acres Charles Kirkpatrick, son and heir of Charles Kirkpatrick deceased to Ezra Holbrook. [Gives metes and bounds; corner John Moore, Junr., crosses Whistle Creek.] 14 Acres by survey made 18 July 1795. Signed: Charles Kirkpatrick Sarah Kirkpatrick (x her mark) Teste: Andw Alexander David Shields David Lusk John Makky 1 September 1795, Sarah privily examined and voluntarily relinquished her dower in the land. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 197. 23 April 1795 $500.00 John Galbraith and Barbary his wife to Arthur Walkup Beginning at corner of lot conveyed by sd. Galbraith to James Hopkins on direct line with South side of Main St., and down same 108 ft, 3 inches to lot formerly in possession of Peter Casady, then parallel line with line of sd. Hopkins from the Beginning 256 ft 8 inches to a direct line with North side of Randolph St., then with same 108 ft 3 inches to corner of sd. Hopkins lot, then with line of same to beginning. Including the lots possessed by Major Dowell and Edward Brison. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 203. 15 September 1795 James Ward of Rockbridge appointed "trusty friends" Samuel Steel, Wm. Wardlaw and Charles Campbell my true and lawful attorney to sue for levy by any person and to sell all my lands in said County. Signed: James Wardlaw Teste: Andw Wardlaw John Stuart Robert Steel Samuel McCray *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 208. 2 October 1795 150 lbs 82 Acres John Paul and Jane his wife to Robert Kirkwood and John Brown, all of Rockbridge Adjoins Samuel Braford Signed John Paul Jane Paul (Delivered to Enos Hamer 6 March 1802) *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 209. 5 October 1795 40 lbs 88 Acres John Paul of Rockbridge to Thomas McCawley of same. Adjoins Samuel Braford, Vineyard. Signed John Paul *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 211. 2 October 1795 9 lbs 17 1/2 Acres John Paul and Jane his wife of Rockbridge to Lawrence Bousman of same Signed: John Paul Janet Paul (x her mark) *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 237. 16 August 1795 $166.00 John Galbriath and Barbara his wife to Josias Anderson Lot where Peter Cassady now lives, in form of Parallelogram and bounded on Northwest side by line extended in same direction with Main St., from Southeast side thereof, on Northeast side by line of William Lyle's lot which is parallel to Washington St and 256 ft 8 inches long, on Southeast side by line extended in same direction with Randolph St., 36 ft 3 inches and on the Southwest side by Edward Bryson;s lot the adjoining line of which is parallel to Washington St., 256 ft 8 inches, the first mentioned line is 36 ft 3 inches. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 239. 29 October 1795 $30.00 John Galbraith and Barabra his wife to Josias Anderson. Bounded on Northwest by line extending from Southwest of Randolph St., 10 ft from the Southeast side in same direction with sd. street 75 ft on Northeast side by line of Samuel Chandler's lot which is at right angles with former supposed to be 153 ft, on Southeast by John Hoffman's line, on Southwest by line at right angles to the Main St. in Lexington, and the first line supposed to be 142 ft. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 247. 7 October 1795 $100.00 1/2 Acre Lot #10, Town of Lexington. Trustees of Town of Lexington to Elizabeth Harry. Bounded on NW by Randolph Street, on SW by Henry Street, on SE by John Galbraith's land, and on NE by same land. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 248. 3 July 1795 150 lbs 1/2 of Lot #13 in Lexington John Grigsby to James Grigsby. Beginning at corner and intersection of Washington and Randolph Sts then with Randolph St., 195 ft. to the Lower corner, then with line dividing Lot from Lot #12 64 ft 2 in (or as many as will include 1/2 of sd. Lot), then parallel line with Randolph St. to sd. lot on Washington St., with same 64 ft. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 257-258. (Transcription) THIS INDENTURE Made this day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and ninety Six between Esther Spence of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia of the one part and John Spence of the State and county aforesaid of the other part WITNESSETH that the said Esther Spence for & in consideration of the sum of Ten Shillings current money of Virignia, to her in hand paid by the said John Spence the Reciept whereof the said Esther Spence doth hereby acknowledge and of Every part and parcel thereof doth clearly acquit Exonerate, and discharge the Said John Spence, hath granted Bargained and Sold, aliened and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain & Sell alien and Confirm unto the Said John Spence and his heirs one certain Tract or parcel of Land containg forty Seven acres and an half be the same more or less and being in Rockbridge County and bounded as followeth BEGINNING at a poplar a corner of Joseph WalkerÕs land and running with the same South forty degrees West Sixteen perches and an half to a Small hickory thence a division line South fifteen degrees West Ninety eight perches to poplar, thence South nineteen degrees and a Quarter West fifty six perches to a Post on William McCalphins Lines, thence with the same North Sixty eight degrees East thirty eight perches to a Locust corner to Said McCalphin and Baggs Land thence with Baggs lines North Sixty two degrees and a quarter East Fifty perches to a white Oak thence North Seventy five degrees and one quarter East Twenty poles North forty one degrees West Eighty four poles to a Walnut, North Seventeen degrees and a quarter East Seventeen perches, North twenty two degrees and three quarters West Seventy four poles to the BEGINNING together with all and Singular the houses ways easements and advantages whatsoever to the Said Land and premises belonging or in any wise apppurtaining and also all the Estate Right title Interest claim and demand whatsoever of her the Said Esther Spence of in and to the Same To have and to hold the Said Land and premises with the appurtances unto the Said John Spence his heirs and assigns forever, and the said Esther Spence and her heirs the Said Land and premises above Mentioned with the appurtenances unto the said John Spence his heirs and assigns, and against her the Said Esther Spence and her heirs and assigns, and all other persons Whatsoever will warrant and will forever defend by these presents IN WITNESS Whereof the Said Esther Spence hath hereunto Set her hand Seal the day and year first above written Signed Sealed and Esther Spence ( 0 her mark) Delivered in presence of us [Mw] Houston Thomas Welch At a Court held for the county of Rockbridge The 5th day of April 1796 This Indenture of bargain & Sale for Land from Esther Spence to John Spence was produced In Court Acknowledged and Ordered to be Recorded Teste: A. Reid *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 279. 5 April 1796 $200.00 John Galbraith, William Alexander, William Lyle and Matthew Hanna to James Caruthers. On 4 October 1791, William Moore conveyed 3 Acres 4/10 to John and Barbary Galbraith, William and Nancy Alexander, William and Elizabeth Lyle, Matthew and Martha Hanna, James Caruthers, in joint tenancy from which James Caruthers has now purchased their undivided interest in property for consideration of $200.00 Beginning at stake in John Hoffman's line and corner to Arthur Walkup's lot and running thence North 51, East 29 poles 6 links to a stake in line formerly Hugh Campbell's (now Andrew Weir's) and with same, North 55, West 22 poles 1 link to an alley, Then with same, 4 poles to end, Then to middle of sd. alley and from there to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 281. 7 June 1795 400 lbs 145 Acres Samuel Steel and Sarah his wife of Rockbridge to James Cummins of same. On land of Wn. Trimble dec'd. Signed: Saml. Steele Sarah Steele ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 294 James Raily, Taylor of Rockbridge to Capt. Charles Kirkpatrick of same. The whole that was left to my wife by her former husband, james Thompson, deceased, as her entire property to be disposed of by her as she thinks proper, viz: 1 bay mare and colt, 17 lb; 2 cows and calves, 4 lbs, 10 sh; 2 heifers and 6 sheep, 3 lb, 18 sh; the whole of the household furniture, 15 lb; for full value recieved of him the said Charles, the reciept whereof I do hereby acknowledge and I do hereby bind myself, my heirs, Executors and administrators to warrant and defend the above mentioned property to said Capt. Charles Kirkpatrick, his heirs, assigns forever against any person or persons whatsoever laying claim. 26 May 1796 Signed: James Riley (x his mark) Elizabeth Riley (x her mark) Teste: Andrew Kirkpatrick John McClenaughan ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 299. 5 April 1796 Lot #32 Trustees of Town of Lexington to Thomas Margrave. Bounded by Washington and Jefferson Sts., by lot of John Moore and Thomas Plunket's lots. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 300-301. Cawfield and Rebekah Taylor to John McConky, 1796. (Abstract) 6 September 1796, $837.00 93 acres more or less Cawfield Taylor and Rebeckah his wife to John McConky, all of Rockbridge County, VA. Tract on which sd. Taylor now lives. Beginning at a white oak & red oak a corner to Wm. Pettygrow and on Cloyd's line. With Cloyd's line, North 51 deg, West 115 poles to a black oak and lying chestnut, corner to sd. Cloyd and Thomas Otey, With his line, & passing his and Joel Hammers corner & with Hammers line South 24 1/2 deg, West 124 poles to a black oak and hickory corner to Saml. Steel. With his lines, South 50 deg, East 57 poles to a locust and white oak sapling and South 32 deg., West 24 poles to a hickory and South 75 deg, East 38 poles to a chestnut grub and North 18 deg, East 12 poles to a red oak and South 50 deg East 32 poles to a white oak and poplar corner to sd. Pettygrew With his line, North 22 deg, East 130 poles to beginning. Signed Cawfield Taylor (LS) Rebakah Taylor (LS) Rockbridge County Court 6 September 1796. Cawfield Taylor and Rebekah his wife acknowledged this indenture, bargain and sale of land to John McConky and ordered to be recorded. Rebecca privily examined and voluntarily relinquished her dower. Teste: A. Reid Cl. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 301. 6 September 1796 300 lbs 160 Acres Charles Kirkpatrick and Nancy his wife of Rockbridge to George Cavin of same. Tract of land he now lives on in Rockbridge adjoining lands of James Wilson and Henry Skeen. Teste: Signed: Charles Kirkpatrick Nancy Kirkpatrick Nancy Kirkpatrick privily examined and relinquished dower. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 306. 1 September 1796 50 lbs James Clency of Wythe County, VA to James Hamilton. Tract on Buffalo between Camp Mountain and the Brushy Hills. Beginning at Locust Spanish oak and Hickory at foot of steep hill, N 73, W 76 poles crossing a branch to spanish oak and maple by draft, S 49, W 90 poles to large chestnut oak on side of steep hill, S 17, W 148 poles to leaning chestnut oak, S 53, E 70 poles to hickory on west side of Camp Mountain, N 29, E 207 poles to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 328-330. (Abstract) 1 September 1795 161 1/4 Acres Rockbridge County, Commonwealth of Virginia James Morrison & Hugh McIlvain of Fayette County and state of Kentucky gentlemen greeting, whereas James Wallace and Agness his wife Robert Peery and Isabella his wife, Robert Wallace and Sarah his wife, Robert Campbell & Rebecca his wife & Thomas Hutson & Mary his wife by their certain bargain and sale bearing date 1 September 1795 have sold and conveyed to William Vinegar 161 1/4 Acres of Land more or less with appurtenances lying and being in the County of Rockbridge by John Walker their Attorney in fact. Agness, Isabella, Sarah, Rebecca, and Mary cannot conveniently travel to the County Court of Rockbridge to make acknowledgement of the said conveyance, therefore we give unto you or any two of you power to receive the acknowledgements which the said Agness, Isabella, Sarah, Rebecca, and Mary shall be willing to make before you of the conveyance contained in the said Indenture which is hereunto annexed and we therefore command you to personally go to the said Agness, Isabella, Sara, Rebecca & Mary and receive their several acknowledgements of the same and examine them privily and apart from he said James Wallace, Robert Peery, Robert Wallace, Robert Campbell and Thomas Hutson their husbands whether they do the same freely and voluntarily without the persuasions or threats of their said husbands respectively and whether they be willing that the same should be recorded in our said County Court when you have received their acknowledgements and examined them as aforesaid that you distinctly ad openly certify us thereof in our said County Court under your hands and seals sending there the Indenture and this writ. Witness Andrew Reid Clerk of our said Court at the Courthouse of the said County 15 September 1795 and in the 20th year of the Commonwealth. A Reid By virtue of this commission hereto annexed we the subscribers on the 24th day of June in the 4th year of the Commonwealth and in the year of our Lord Christ 1796 personally did go to the within named Agness, Isabella, Sarah, Rebecca and Mary and having examined them privily and apart from the within named James Wallace, Robert Peery, Robert Wallace, Robert Cambell and Thomas Hutson their husbands do certify that they declared that they freely and voluntarily acknowledged the conveyance contained in the Indenture hereto annexed without the persuasion or threats of their husbands respectively and that they are willing the same should be recorded in the County Court of Rockbridge. Witness our hands and seals the day and year aforesaid James Morrison H. McIlvain Fayette County Kentucky As Clerk of the County aforesaid I do certify that the above James Morrison and Hugh McIlvain Gentlemen before whom the above acknowledgement was made are Justices of the Peace of the county aforesaid duly commissioned and legally qualified to perform all duties to their said office appertaining In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my said off this 6th day of September 1796 and in the fifth year of the Commonwealth Levi Todd CC Rockbridge County Court 6 December 1796 The foregoing commission for the privi examination of Agness Wallace wife of James Wallace, Isabella Peery wife of Robert Peery, Sarah Wallace wife of Robert Wallace, Rebecca Campbell wife go Robert Campbell & Mary Hutson wife of Thomas Hutson touching their relinquishment of Dower in a certain tract of land conveyed by their husbands attorney in fact (John Walker) to William Vinegar was returned with certificate of Acknowledgement and ordered to be recorded. Teste A. Reid Cl *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 335. 21 November 1796 5 lbs Andrew Moore, attorney in fact to William Brown to Daniel Windell. Beginning at corner of James Hopkins lot and running to his corner on land of Jno. Robinson, then with Robinson's line to corner of small lot property of sd. Jno. Robinson, then with line of sd lot to the back street, then with Back street 82 1/2 ft to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 339. 3 January 1797 $333.33 Andrew and Mary Weir his wife to Cornelius Dorman. 1/4 Acre adjoining Lexington and Lot #2, property of John Mackey. Beginning at corner of Mackey's Lot on Main St. with same 5 poles then with line of another Lot of Mackey's 8 poles back. Then a parellel line with Main St. to Lot #2 (or to Lot #4 as case may be). Then with same to Beginning which was conveyed by Isaac Campbell devissee of James Campbell to Samuel Moore from him to James Hawthorn from him to John Thompson from him to Andrew Weir. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 348-349. (Abstract) Submitted by Kate Knox SKnox48900@aol.com 27 January 1797 Consideration of $1,930.00 207 Acres Robert Hutchison of Rockbridge County, VA from Alexander McCroskey, 207 acres in Rockbridge bounded as follows: Beginning at a black oak corner to James Buchanan's land, & with his line, S 75 deg, E 103 poles to a white oak, N 59 deg, E 48 poles to a black oak, S 76 deg, E 30 poles to a black oak, N 81 deg, E [70] poles to a port near a black oak, S31 deg, E 78 poles to 2 hickories, N 34 1/2 deg, E 117 poles to a black oak and white oak, N 57 deg, W 101 poles to 3 white oaks, N 87 deg, W 84 poles to a white oak and black oak, S 27 deg, E 110 poles to the Beginning. With all appurtenances to Robert Hutcheson and his heirs and assigns forever. Alexander McCroskey and his heirs shall warrant and defend. Alexander McCroskey In presents of Jos. Moore James Buchanan Alexr. Porter William Porter Rockbridge County Court 7 February 1797 Proved by Joseph Moore, James Buchanan and Alexr Porter and ordered to be recorded A. Reid, Clk. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, Virginia Deed Book C, Page 369 Submitted by: Laurie Tomlinson Daugherty, 1997 9 Dec 1796 THIS INDENTURE made this ninth day of December on thousand seven hundred and ninety six between John Robinson and Eliner his wife of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia and David Robinson and Isabella his wife of Washington County and state of aforesaid of the one part and Christian Dice of Rockbridge County and said state of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Robinson and Elinor his wife and David Robinson and Isabella his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and seventy pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Christian Dice the receipt of which the said John Robinson and Eliner his wife and David Robinson and Isabella his wife do hereby acknowledge and of every part and parcel thereof doth clearly aquit exonerate and discharge the said Dice hath granted bargained and sold aliened and confirmed and by these present doth grant bargain and sell alien and confirm unto the said Christian Dice his heirs or assigns for ever one certain tract of parcel of land containing one hundred and fifty seven acres be the same more or less it being a part of a tract of land purchased by John Robinson Deceased from Benjamin Burden deceased, and all that remains of said tract after John Gorden Land and Michael Reid were taken off being one hundred and fifty seven acres more or less it being left to them by their fathers last testament and bounded as followeth. Viz. Beginning at chestnut corner to Joseph Galvins land thence south twelve degrees west fifty seven poles to a stake near a Chestnut thence with eighty nine degrees west one hundred and twenty poles crossing a branch to a white oak North thirty three west one hundred and thirty four poles to a white oak Corner to Michael Reid North thirty four East thirty eight poles to a black oak North twenty three East Eighty five poles to a poplar black oak and Red oak in Galvins line and with the same South east two hundred twenty poles to the beginning and being in the County of Rockbridge on a branch of Walkers Creek and in possession of the said Christian Dice with all houses ways advantages whatever to the said land and Premises belonging on in any ways appurtaining and also all the estate right and Title Claim Demand whatever of them the said John Robinson and Eliner his wife David Robinson and Isabella his wife of in and to the same to have and to hold the said land and premises the appurtenances unto the said Christian Dice his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Robinson and Eliner his wife and David Robinson and Isabella his wife their heirs the said land and premises above mentioned with the appurtenances to the said Christian Dice his heirs and assigns against them selves their heirs and all other persons whatever will warrant and defend by these presents In Witness where of the said John Robinson and Eliner his wife and David Robinson and Isabella his wife have hereunto to set their hand and seals the day and year above written. David Robinson Isabella Robinson John Robinson Eleanor Robinson [They signed their own names, but were faded and barely readable] *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 382. 4 April 1797 James Gold to Morris Gwin power of attorney. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 389. 4 April 1797 10 lbs John Galbraith to William Lyle Beginning ar corner of lot conveyed from Galbraith to Samuel Chandler which is on line of Randolph St., extended then with said line, Northeast 75 ft., then a line to run at right anglesd to the former and parallel to cross streets of said lots of Chandler's, then with said line, which is parallel to the cross streets of Lexington, to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 413-414. (Abstract) Submitted by Kate Knox 7 October 1796 Consideration of 5 pounds 1/4 Acres Preston Brown of Rockbridge County, Virginia to John McCrosky of same. Lot in town of Brownsburgh containing 1/4 acre. Beginning at the Northeast corner and thence turning S 23 deg, W 5 poles, S 67 deg, W 16 poles, S 23 deg, E 5 poles, S 67 deg, W 16 poles to beginning. Lot with appurtenances. Preston Brown and heirs to warrant and defend. Preston Brown In presents of James Campbell James Telford Ambrose Pain George Monro Rockbridge County Court 6 June 1797 Proved by oath of James Telford, Ambrose Paine & George Monro. Ordered to be recorded. Teste A. Reid Cl. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 425. 9 December 1796 $93.00 22 3/4 Acres Isaac Trimble of Rockbridge to James Cummins of same. (land left to Isaac Trimble by his father's Will) Signed: Isaas Trimble Teste: Andw. Alexander Arthur Walkup Isaac Caruthers Jno. Shields *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 445-446. (Abstract) 5 September 1797 73 pounds 161 Acres William Buchanan only living Executor of the last Will and testament of Jame (sic) Rutherford late of Augusta County Deceased to Andrew Kennady of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia. Tract of land in which the said James Rutherford was seized containing 161 acres more or less in the County of Rockbridge on Walkers Creek, bounded as follows: Beginning at a white walnut and small hickory on said creek corner to John Fultons land and with his line, S 45 deg, E 130 poles to a blazed Chestnut, S 30 deg, E 200 poles to 3 chestnut oaks, S 31 deg, W 82 poles to a broken locust and 2 small maples near a chestnut and near the top of a hill, S 40 deg, W 34 poles to a locust and Chestnut Oak, N 40 deg, W 40 poles to a post, N 40 deg # 40 poles to a walnut and hickory, N 40 deg, W 98 poles to a chestnut, N 40, E 30 poles to a small walnut, N 28, W 116 poles to a walnut and beach near a spring head, S 54 1/2. W 46 poles to 2 large Black oaks, N deg, W 112 poles to the said creek and up the several courses of the same to the beginning. Land now in possession of Andrew Kenady with all ways water courses, houses, and advantages whatsoever unto the said land and premises belonging n any ways appertaining and all the Estate right title interest of him the said William Buchanan Exor of said James Rutherford Deceased in the same. to have and hold land with appurtenances unto Andrew Kenady his heirs and assigns forever. William Buchanan his heirs and all other person whatsoever claiming under them will warrant and forever defend by these presents William Buchanan Rockbridge Court 5 September 1797 William Buchanan Executor of James Rutherford Decd acknowledged this his Indenture of Bargain and sale for land to Andrew Kenady & ordered to be recorded Teste A. Reid Cl *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 450-451. (Abstract) 28 September 1797 (Marginal Note: Maxwell to Smith, exmd.) John Maxwell of Washington County, KY in consideration of the sum of $900.00 paid in hand hath bargained and sold to Richard Smith of Rockbridge County, VA, one lot of land near Lexington, bounded as follows: Beginning at Jacob Ruff's corner and running with the course of Main Street of Lexington to John Paxton's heirs line, with said line, one hundred and fifty six & 2/3 feet to Jefferson Street, thence with said Street to Ruff's other corner, thence with the line of Ruff's lot two hundred fifty six & 2/3 feet to the beginning. To have and hold said lot with all appurtenances there unto belonging unto the said Richard Smith, and the said John Maxwell for himself and his heirs assigns against all claims whatever will forever warrant and defend. In witness whereof the said John Maxwell set his hand and seal the date above written. John Maxwell (seal) [Merlw, or Alerlw] Maxwell (seal) Sealed & delivered in the presents of: George Mitchell Cornelius Dorman James Gold Rockbridge County Court 3 October 1797 This indenture of bargain and sale from John Maxwell & his wife to Richard Smith was acknowledged by the said John and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of Smith, a Commissioner is granted him for the privy examination of the aforesaid _______ Maxwell regarding her relinquishment of dower in the land conveyed. Teste: A. Reid, Cl. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 456-457. 5 September 1797 70 lbs 306 Acres more or less John West and Sarah his wife of Rockbridge to John Patterson of same. On waters of Walkers Creek [gives metes and bounds] Signed: John West Sarah West *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 462. 1 September 1797 $550.00 1/4 of Lots 20 [21] & 27 in Lexington Andrew Reid and Magdalena his wife to James Gold. 1/4 of lots #'s 20 [21] and 27. Bounded by Main St. on Southeast and on Southwest by part of same property of said A. Reid; on Northwest by Jefferson St; on Northeast by Lot #20 and 26. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA, Deed Book C, p. 488 3 Oct 1797 $200.00 70 acres Michael Gore to James Gore both of Rockbridge Tract on the West side of Short Hill (gives metes and bounds). *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp 489. (Abstract) (Marginal Note: Maxwell to Smith, exmd.) John Maxwell sold to Richard Smith one lot of land near Lexington which was purchased from Andrew Moore, Attorney in fact of William Brown. There is some doubt respecting the distance of the front of said lot & remedy whereof ÒI do hereby empower vest & completely authorise said Richard Smith to sue the said Moore or Brown or heirs or any other way obtain from said Moore & c all damages that I myself could obtain.Ó In witness whereof, set my hand and seal, 3 October 1797. John Maxwell (seal) Presence: George Mitchell Cornelius Dorman James Gold Rockbridge County Court, 3 October 1797 John Maxwell acknowledged this his Power of Attorney to Richard Smith & ordered to be recorded. Teste: A. Reid, Cl. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 508. 2 December 1797 Matthew Robertson of Albemarle County Va to James Campbell, (son of Patrick Campbell, dec'd) of Davidson County, TN for $150.00, 174 acres more or less on east side of South River. Adjoining James Shields, Borden's patent line, corner Alexander and Moses McClure. Signed: Mathew Robertson Teste: John Carutthers Andw Alexander Isiah Kincaide Isaac Carruthers John Alexander Delivered to Campbell 26 December 1797. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 545. __ February 1798 $1500.00 James Gold to Robert Gold of Rockbridge. 1/2 of lot #31 in Town of Lexington. Bounded on South by Washington St., Southeast by Jefferson St., Northeast by Lot 36, and on Northwest by other 1/2 of lot 31. Conveyed to James Gold by James Gamble and recorded in Staunton District Court. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 536. 5 December 1797 16 lbs Alexander Trimble and patsy his wife of Rockbridge to James Cummins of same, adjoining Saml. McCorkle. Signed: A. Trimble Patsy Trimble *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 537. 1 February 1798 $833.33 174 Acres James Campbell (son of Patrick Campbell, dec'd.) and Sally his wife of Davidson County, Tennessee to Holbert, Moses and Alexander McClure of Rockbridge County, VA. For $833.33, 174 Acres mor or less adjoining South River, James Shields, Borden's patent, corner Moses and Alexander McClure. Signed: James Campbell Sally Campbell Teste: A. Reid Andrew Reid, Jr. Isaac Brownlee Robert Steele *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 538. 1 February 1798 265 Acres James Campbell (son of Patrick Campbell dec'd) and SAlly his wife of Davidson County, Tennessee to Holbert, Moses and Alexander McClure of Rockbrige County, VA. 265 Acres, patented 5 April 1780. Corner Matthew Robinson, on patent line. Signed: James Campbell Sally Campbell Teste: A. Reid Andw Reid, Jr. Isaac Brownlee Robert Steele Delivered Moses McClure July 1805. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 539. 6 February 1798 $75.00 15 Acres 27 poles Moses and Alexander McClure to Joseph Defries Signed: Moses McClure Alexander McClure *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 545. 6 February 1798 John Newcommer and wife to James Gold. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 545. -- February 1798 $1500.00 1/2 of Lot #31 in Lexington James Gold of Rockbride County, VA to Robert Gold. Bounded on South by Washington St, on Southeast by Jefferson St; on Northwest by the other 1/2 of Lot #31. Conveyed to James Gold by James Gamble and recorded in Staunton District Court. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 458. 5 September 1797 $100.00 7 Ares, 47 poles Charles Kirkpatrick, son of Charles Kirkpatrick, deceased, and Sarah his wife to John Moore, son of John Moore, all of Rockbridge. Tract on Whistle Creek, surveyed 18 July 1795, adjoining Ezra Holbrook [gives metes and bounds] Signed: Charles Kirkpatrick *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, pp. 566. 5 June 1798 Deed of Trust David Rodgers to James Gold. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 570. 4 December 1797 $200.00 Arthur and Easter Walkup to George Mitchell. Near Lexington. Bounded on Northwest by Main St., and a line 40 ft. long on the Southwest by James Hopkins and with sd. lot, 256 2/3 ft. to Randolph St. and by said Dt. on a line 40 ft long, on Southeast and Northeast by part of same lot and on line 256 2/3 ft. to Beginning. Same lot sold by Major Dowell to Walkup. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book C, p. 577. 10 April 1798 $200.00 David Hay and Ann Hay his wife; relict of Patrick Campbell dec'd of Rockbridge County, VA to James Campbell, son of Patrick Campbell, dec'd. Relinquish and quit claim in all manner of Dower and right and title of Dower (Patrick Campbell dec'd late husband of sd. Ann) Signed: David Hay Ann Hay Signed at Nashville, TN 10 April 1798. (Davidson County, TN) ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. 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