Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D [1798-1802] pp. 33, 37, 44, 50, 52, 63, 67-68, 74, 81, 83-84, 94, 109-110, 110-111, 115-116, 143-145, 161-162, 176, 187-188, 245, 246, 282, 290, 306-307, 311, 332-333, 354, 370, 522, 536-537. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, reddog@rockbridge.net, Natural Bridge, VA, unless otherwise indicated. [©1997 All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D p. 33. Submitted by: ©Judy Wright, 1997. [jtillison@msn.com] John Taylor and Mary his wife of County of Rockbridge to John Kinear of county and state aforesaid ... 200 Acres.... beginning at oak on the north river .... corner to James Deetious [also referred to as Dicson's line] .... ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 37. 5 June 1798 $38 2/3 Lot #31 in Lexington John Newcomer and Rosanah his wife to Robert Gold. Land in Lexington, 7 feet in front and same in back, 195 feet deep, bounded by Washington St in front by Lot 30 in back and on one side by sd. Gold's tanyard, on other side by part of same. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge Co. Va. Deed Book D p. 44. Submitted by: ©Judy Wright, 1997. [jtillison@msn.com] This indenture made the 19th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight between John DOUGHERTY and JACOB Myers of county of Botetourt of one part and [to] Thomas BOYD of said county of other part... 200 pounds Virginia money .... parcel of land lying and being in county of Rockbridge containing one hundred and fifty acres of Land .... [mentions no rivers or property owner lines] Witnesses: James Laky John Carey Randl Skindmore 9-1798 Recorded Oct. 9, 1798 ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 50. 30 October 1798 Thomas Reed and Anne his wife of Rockbridge County, VA sold to John Pettycrew of same place, 28 acres for 37 lbs. Located on the middle fork of cedar creek, a branch of James River, adjoining Martha Barkley, John Miller, Thomas Nuel, James Petticrew and Thomas Reed. [gives metes and bounds] Signed: Thomas Reed Ann Reed [her mark] Teste: John Parry John Alexander Isaac Caruthers Hugh Hart Produced and proven 4 Dec 1798. Delivered to Robert Petticrew, 25 April 1801. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 52. Anne Reed's relinquishment of dower. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 63. 1 January 1796 $150.00 1/2 of Lot #4 in Lexington John Dolton and Betsey his wife to John Thompson. 1/2 lot #4, corner other 1/2 of said lot which Dalton retains on Nelson St., then with same 64 ft. 2 inches to Randolph St., then on Nelson St., then with it 195 feet to town line, with it 64 ft. 2 inches to another corner of said Dolton's lot then a dividing line between said 2 half lots 125 ft, 195 ft to Beginning. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 67-68. William McElvain of Westmoreland County, PA owns 50 acres in Rockbridge between lands of Alexander Guffey, William Rheas, and Windle Groves....... Did belong to Andrew McElvain, late of Rockbridge deceased and now is by law of Va vested in Mary, Elizabeth, Rebecca, William, Jinny, Robert, George, Andrew, Samuel and Margaret his children, he having died intestate. Wm. McElvain for 35 lbs 14 shillings paid said Andrew McElvain in his lifetime and by Margaret his widow..... 5 Feb 1799 Signed William McElvain, Deed of surrender. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 74. 5 February 1799 $200.00 1/2 of Lot #13 in Lexington John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to William Tidd 1/2 of Lot #13 Beginning at corner of Lot #16 on Washington St., and with same 1/2 width of said lot to dividing line of same, the other 1/2 of which was conveyed by sd. Galbrith to Henry McClelan from him to James Grigsby and from him to Wm. Caruthers and is now in possession of Jno. Parry, then with sd. dividing line to middle of line dividing sd. lot from lot #12, then to corner of lot #16, and with same to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 81. 4 December 1798 $20.00 Lot #4 in Lexington. Trustees of Town of Lexington to John Dolton. Bounded by corner of Vance's lot on Nelson St, with said street, South 50, East 128 1/3 ft to Randolph Street; with said street South 40, West 195 ft to town line; with it, North 50, West 128 1/3 ft to corner of John McKeys lot; with it, and Vance's lots, North 40, East 195 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 83-84. [Abstract] 28 Feb 1799 100 pounds 47 1/2 Acres Easter Spence of Rockbridge County, VA to William Dawson of same. Tract of 47 1/2 acres in Rockbridge County. Beginning at a hickory on Joseph Walker's line and with same, S 40 deg, W 120 perches to a walnut, S 54 deg, W to a palm ash in Walker's meadow, S 20 deg, E 58 poles to a dead white oak on William McCopins line, N 68 deg, E 100 poles to a locust post to the Devison line, N 19 deg, E 56 poles to a poplar, N 15 deg, E 98 poles to the beginning. Signed: Esther Spence [her mark] In presence of Robert McCalphin William McCalphin John Spence 2 April 1799 at Rockbridge Court this deed was ordered to be recorded. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D p. 94. Submitted by: ©Judy Wright, 1997. [jtillison@msn.com] April 2, 1799 Wm. SCOTT and Nancy his wife of county of AUGUSTA and State of Virginia of one part and [to] Adam HICKMAN of county of Rockbridge and state aforesaid .....land lying in county of Rockbridge ... 81 acres. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 109-110. 4 June 1799 $200.00 20 Acres Holbert McClure, son of Alexander McClure, and Mary his wife to Hugh Adams, all of Rockbridge. Tract of land in Rockbridge containing 20 Acres more or less, surveyed 13 October 1798. Beginning at a black oak a corner to sd. McClure and on a line of the land of James Thompson's heirs; North 60 deg, W 86 poles to a stake between five white oak pointers; North 16 deg, East 39 poles to a white oak; South 60 deg, East poles with a new line of sd. Holbert McClure's to a stake; South 16 deg, West 40 poles with another new line of McClure's to the Beginning. Parcel with appurtenances to Hugh Adams his heirs or assigns forver. Halbert McClure and his wife for themselves and their heirs the said described land with all privileges and advantages to the said Hugh Adams, his heirs or assings shall and will by these presents forever warrant and defend. In winess whereof the said Holbert McClure and Mary his wife set their hands and seals the day and year above written. Holbert McClure [seal] Mary McClure [o her mark] Rockbridge County Court 4 June 1799 Holbert McClure and Mary his wife acknowledged this their Indenture of bargain and sale of land to Hugh Adams and ordered to be recorded. Mary the wife having been first privily examined voluntarily relinquished her Dower in the Land conveyed hereby according to Law. Teste A. Reid Cl. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 110-111. [Abstract] Submitted by Kate Knox [SKnox48900@aol.com] 25 January 1799 Consideration of 600 pounds 284 Acres John McCrosery and his wife Sarah of Rockbridge County, VA to Joseph McCrosery of same. Beginning at a white oak sapling on a stony knowl, N 43 1/2 deg, W 117 poles to a white oak, corner Alexander Porter, With his lines, S 49 deg, W 151 poles to a hickory & white oak, N 41 deg, W 27 poles, crossing a small branch to a hickory, S 49 deg, W 50 poles to a hickory, S 29 deg, E 14 poles to 2 elms and an ash in branch corner to James Telfain, S 8 deg, E 270 poles to a stake by a locust on a hill, N 34 deg, E 360 poles to the Beginning. Containing 284 acres. With appurtenances, profits, etc. John McCrosery and Sarah his wife to forever warrant and defend. John McCoskry Sarah McCosery [X her mark] In presents of Alexander Porter James Telford Anthony Baird [AB his mark] John Roger NB the words twenty seven poles to crossing a small branch to a hickory then south fourty nine degrees west were interlined before signing Alexander Porter Anthony Baird [AB his mark] John Roger At Rockbridge County, VA Court 4 June 1799 Produced in court and proved by the oath of Alexander Porter, James Telford and Anthony Baird subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded. Teste A. Reid ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 115-116. [Abstract] Submitted by Kate Knox [SKnox48900@aol.com] 2 July 1799 Consideration of $1.00 74 acres James McCrorey of Rockbridge County, VA to William McCrorery of same. Tract of land lying in Rockbridge County, VA on south river of 74 acres. Adjoining James McCrorery, William Moore, and Samuel Moore. Bounded as follows: Beginning at an ash & red oak on the west bank of sd river, corner to James McCrory, With his lines, N 60 deg, W 75 poles to a hickory on the top of a ridge, N 52 deg, W 157 poles to 2 black oaks & gum saplings on the west side of a hill corner to sd McCrorey & in line of William Moore's land, With same, N 58 deg, E 18 poles to a black oak & hickory corner to sd Moore, N 83 deg, E 38 poles with Saml. Moore's line, S 70 deg, E 138 poles to a white oak white walnut & red oak on the bank of the river corner to sd Samuel Moore, Down the river with the several courses of the same 106 poles to the beginning. Lands and premises, James McCrorery to forever defend. James McCrorery [X his mark] Rockbridge County Court 2 July 1799 James McCrorey acknowledged, and ordered to be recorded. Teste A Reid Clk [Note: This surname may actually be McCrory. AMR] ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 143-145. 1 February 1798 James Campbell and Sally his wife sold to Halbert, Moses and Alexander McClure 174 Acres. Sally relinquishes her dower. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 161-162. [Abstract] 3 September 1799 5 shillings 243 Acres Daniel Hite and Abelona his wife and George Roadgeb and Barbara his wife of the County of Shenandoah and State of Virginia to John Magret of the County of Rockbridge and State aforesaid of the other part. Daniel Hite and Abelona his wife and George Roadgeb and Barbara his wife have "granted bargained sold aliened Released conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien convey and confirm unto the said John Magret his heirs Executors administrators and assigns a certain tract or percel of land containing two hundred and forty three acres lying and being in the County of Rockbridge on both sides of the Calf pasture River and bouded as followeth viz:" Beginning at a dogwood and two hickories corner to Jeamesons land; N 2, E 96 poles to some blazed white "oakes" in a valley, along the old line to Coffel's corner; With Coffel's line of marked trees, S 57, W 100 poles crossing the said tract and the river to a black oak; Running along the old line supposed to be about 60 poles more or less to Dunlap's line; With the same, S 47, E 112 poles to a white oak corner to William Jameson's land; With his line, N 25, E 184 poles crossing said creek to 2 pines; N 55, E 30 poles to the beginning. With all houses, buildings, gardens, orchards, ways, waters, water courses, profits and commodities. "Together with all singular the Teneaments herditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise To have and to hold the said two hundred and forty three acres of land hereby conveyed and all the tenements hereditaments and all its appurtancences unto the said John Magret his heirs or assigns To the only proper use and behoof of him the said John Margret his heirs Executors administrators and assigns forever and the said Daniel hite and Abelona his wife and George Roadgeb and Barbara his wife for themselves their heirs Executors administrators and assigns the said land hereditiments and premises to the said John Megart his heirs and assigns against the claims or demands of them the said Daniel Hite and Abelon his wife and George Roadgeb and Barbara his wife their heirs and assigns and all and every other person or persons free and clear of and from all former and other gifts frants bargains sales Dowers right and title of dower and Incumbrances whatsoever, shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said Daniel Hite and Abelona his wife and George Roadgeb and Barbara his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written." Sealed Signed & Delivered in the presents of Daniel Hite [LS] [ ] Abelona Hite [x her mark] Abraham Judy [x his mark] George Roadgeb Frederick Judy [x his mark] Barbara Roadgeb [x her mark] [ ] At a Court held for County of Rockbridge the first Day of October 1799 This Indenture of bargain and sale for land from Daniel Hite and Abelona his wife and George Roadgeb and Barbara his wife to John Magret was proved by the oath of three of the subscribing witnesses and is ordered to be recorded. Teste: A. Reid Cl [Abstracter's note: The names of Daniel Hite and George Roadgeb, as well as two of the witnesses appear to have been written in German.] ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 176. 7 January 1800 $200.00 Arthur Walkup and Esther his wife to John Thompson. Lot near Town of Lexington in form of a right angled parrallelogram 39 ft 3 in 1/2 in front along Main St., extended and extending back to Randolph St., Extending and bounded on Southwest by Walkup's lot and on Northeast by Wm. Lyle's lot. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 187-188. [Abstract] 4 February 1800 $11.00 Lot #5 in Fairfield, 1/2 Acre Charles McAllister and Jenny his wife of Rockbridge County to John Adams of same. Lot No. 5 in Fairfield of 1/2 Acre. Situated on the North west side of the main street between the lots No. 3 & 7. Beginning at a post on the main street corner to sd. Lot; North 25 deg, West 20 poles to a post corner to sd. lot; North 65 deg, East 4 poles to corner of Lot #3; South 25 deg, East 20 poles to post on main street corner to sd. Lot; South 65 deg, West 4 poles to the beginning. Lot with appurtenances granted to John Adams his heirs & assigns forever. Charles McAllister and Jenny his wife, their heirs, Exors, & Admrs granted lot & all singular priviliges & advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining unto the said John Adams his Heirs Exors, Admrs or assigns shall & will forever warrant and defend by these presents. C. McAllister [seal] Jenny McAlister [seal] Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of Jas Baily Wm Caruthers John McMullin At a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the 4th day of Feby 1800 Deed from Charles McAlister and Jenny his wife to John Adams was acknowledged and ordered to be recorded. A Commission is awarded to take the privy examination of said wife according to law. Teste A. Reid Cl ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 245. 30 June 1798 John McConkey and Sarah his wife sold to John Pettycrew, Senr of Rockbridge County, VA for $15.00 a lot of land in the town of Springfield [Rockbridge County] Lot #5 [gives metes and bounds] Cornr Benj. Darst. signed: John McConkey Sally McConkey Teste: James Moore Robert Pettycrew William Pettycrew Proved 2 October 1798 by James Moore and on 3 June 1800 by John McConkey and recorded. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 246. 3 June 1800 $833.33 County Lot Andrew Reid and Magdalene his wife to David Shields. Lot conveyed to And. Weir and by him to And. Reid. Beginning at corner lot #1, later property of Sameul Wallace dec'd on Main St., extending with Main St. 50 ft., then same width back to opposite corner of where the old jail stood, then in direct line by sd. corner and with foundation of back side of same to the line of Arthur Walkup's lot, then with same to Randolph St., and with same to corner of Lot #3, with same to Lot #1. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 282. 2 September 1800 $100.00 John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to William Caruthers. Lot on Woods Creek near Lexington. Beginning at Walnut near Daniel Windel's line and running S 73, E 30 poles to white oak, then South 81, East 20 poles to black oak stump in or near betwixt Arthur Walkup's land and said Galbraith, then North 10, West with sd. line 12 poles to a Cucumber stump on bank of Woods Creek, then up sd. Creek N 70, W 50 poles to Sycamore corner to Alexander's land, then S 8, E 18 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 290. 7 October 1800 John Petticrew and Betsy his wife of Rockbridge County, VA sold to William Bradley of same place 4 acres for $66.66, located on a branch of Cedar Creek. Adjoining Andrew McMaken and Andrew Reid. [gives metes and bounds] Signed: John Pettigrew Betsy Pettigrew 7 Oct., 1800 they acknowledged the deed and it was proven. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 306-307. [Abstract] Know all men by these presents that we Elenor Brown widow, William Brown, Nicholas Curtis and Sarah his wife who was Sarah Brown, Nancy Brown, John Dameron & Molly his wife who was Molly Brown. Elizabeth March widow of Thomas Schofield, Henry Schofield, John Schofield, John Findla & Sarah his wife who was Sarah L. Schofield, William Wilson & Molly his wife who was Molly F. Schofield & John K. Schofield all of the county of Lancaster & state of Virginia have nominated constituted and appointed Andrew Alexander of the County of Rockbridge and state aforementioned our true & lawfull attorney...................................to deed a certain tract.............containing one hundred & four acres surveyed bearing date the 8th day of November 1785.............. between the short hill and Buffaloe Creek in the forks of James River.........................Witness our hands & seals this 15th day of July 1799 Elenor Brown [x her mark] William Brown Nicholas Curtis and Sarah his wife Nancy Brown John Dameron and Molly Brown Elizabeth Marsh Thomas Schoffield Henry Schofield John Findla and Sally his wife William Wilson Mary Talor Schofield John K. Schofield Teste: William Kelly John Tapscott James Hagard Proved in court 16 Sep 1799., and ordered to be recorded. Teste: Henry Towles, clk & James Towles Clk Rockbridge Court January 6, 1801 Letter of Attorney from Lancaster annexed and ordered recorded. Teste A. Reid ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 307. 20 February 1800 700 lbs 311 Acres Hugh Paul & Elenor his wife of Augusta County, VA to Thomas Love of Rockbridge. Tract of land said Paul purchased from John Miller in Rockbridge adjoining John Poage, John Greenlee, Joseph Gilmore, Henry Miller, David Greenlee and others. Signed: H. Paul Helen Paul [Delivered 6 August 1803 to Nathl. McClure, blacksmith, for Thos. Love.] ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 311. 9 November 1800 400 lbds 231 1/2 Acres Charles Kirkpatrick, son and heir of Chrales Kirkpatrick, deceased to Ezra Holbrook. Along Whistle Creek, adjoining John Moore Junior's land, adjoining John Wilson, corner Alexander Wiley [gives metes and bounds] Teste: James Brownlow Signed: Charles Kirkpatrick John Moore Sarah Kirkpatrick James McFarland 6 Jan 1801, Sarah privily examined. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, pp. 332-333. [Abstract] 3 Feb 1801 100 pounds 47 1/2 Acres William Dawson and Diana his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to Joseph Walker of same. Tract on waters of Buffaloe containing 47 1/2 acres. Beginning at a hickory on Joseph Walker's line and with same, S 40 deg, W 120 perches to a walnut, S 54 deg, W to a palm ash in Walker's meadow, S 20 deg, E 58 poles to a dead white oak on William McCalpins line, N 68 deg, E 100 poles to a locust post to the divison line, N 19 deg, E 56 poles to a poplar, N 15 deg, E 98 poles to the beginning. Signed: William Dawson [seal] Dinah Dawson [T her mark] Rockbridge County Court 3 Feb 1801, ordered to be recorded after Dinah was privily examined and relinquished her dower in the property. ************************************************************************ Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 354. 7 Apr 1801 206 Acres of 258 Samuel Beach and Hannah his wife of Rockbridge to Frederick Siders, late of Washington County, MD and Michael Siders, late of Washington County, MD] On waters of Colliers Creek. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 370. 3 Dec 1800 John Pettycrew and Betsy his wife of Rockbridge County, VA sold to Laurence Bowsman of same place for $20.00, a lot in town of Springfield, Lot #5. [gives metes and bounds] Signed: John Pettycrew Betsy Pettycrew Acknowledged and recorded 2 June 1801. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 522. 2 March 1802 150 lbs John Thompson & Peggy his wife of Lexington to Hugh Paul of Augusta County, VA. Lot in Lexington 39 ft. 3 1/2 inches in front along Main St., back to Randolph St., on SW by Arthur Walkup's lot, on NE by Samuel McLelland. Signed: John Thompson Peggy Thompson Teste: John Long Wm. Long John Slone Wm. Hillis, Jr. [Delivered to grantee 11 March 1814] ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 536. 1 June 1802 Joseph Walker to Thomas Hardy for 27 lbs. Land on north side of Thomas Welch's plantation. Mentions great road, 9 3/4 Acres. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book D, p. 537. 1 June 1802 Thomas Welch of Rockbridge to Thomas Hardy for 15 shillings, land lying on SW side of Joseph Walkers plantation.... on the provinvial road leading from Lexington to Anderson's ferry on main branch of James' river thence south three perches.... Mentions watercourses, appurtances. ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, Rt. #1, Box 311, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, [reddog@rockbridge.net] unless otherwise indicated. [© All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************* *************************************************************************