Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, (1806-1809) pp. 21, 25, 37, 41, 51, 74, 84, 168-169, 189, 217, 223, 229, 270, 273, 283, 306, 354, 374-375, 380, 421, 424, 499, 507, 518, 528. ************************************************************************* 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 F, p. 17. 2 June 1806 Deed of Trust Elijah West to James Gold. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 21. 4 August 1806 $1.00 236 1/2 Acres William S. Bailey and Elizabeth his wife of Rockbridge to Hannah Bullock of same. Tract of land lying on both sides of Buffello Creek in Rockbridge which was conveyed from William Thomas * Rachel Mitchell to said William S. Bailey. (gives metes and bounds) Teste: Arthur Walkup Signed: Wm. S. Bailey Jno. Acton Alith Bailey Cornelius Dorman Thos. Preston William Mackey ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 25. 1 Sep 1806 $87.50 50 Acres John Beaty to Habron Rollison of Rockbridge On waters of Buffelow Cr. Begining at Samuel Paxton's corner on top of ridge, S 39, E 86 poles foot of Short Hill; NE 46 poles on spur of side of hill above spring; Up Spur, S 54, E 22 1/2 on north side of spur; N 4, E 64 poles to east of spur; Down spur, N 27 1/2, W 60 poles near James Taylor's line, with his line; S 49, W 92 poles corner Taylor; S 53, W 15 to beginning. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 37. 24 March 1808 $1000 164 Acres Joseph Morris of Ohio to Thomas Morris of Rockbridge. Tract was granted to Joseph Morris by patent dated 30 June 1791 in Rockbridge on headwaters of Buffaloe Creek including a place known by the name of the Wallowing hole. [gives metes and bounds] Beginning on side of Camp Mountain, mentions Deep holow, barren ridge. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 41. 6 October 1806 50 lbs Lot #10, Town of Lexington. Elizabeth Harry of Augusta County, VA to James Gold. Lot which she purchased from John Thompson. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 51. 10 Sept 1806 John Petticrew of Rockbridge County, VA and Betsey his wife sold to James Strange of the town of Petersburg, VA 127 acres for crice of $1100.00 (330 lbs), with all appurtenances. John Petticrew now resides on this tract. (Was sold to Petticrew by Joseph, Caty, and Jennet Walker, 7 July 1795). [gives metes and bounds] Mentions: John Walker's line, And. McMakin, Rollinson's line. Signed: John Petticrew John Paxton [Gilmer Cautz] Produced and acknowledged 6 Oct 1806. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 74. 4 April 1806 $1.00 Robert Gold to Rector and trustees of Washington Academy, priveledge of part of one of springs that rise in the street near his lot by pipes, etc. Acknowledged: Isaiah Kincaid. Signed: Robert Gold, Samuel Hall......... ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 84. 2 September 1806 William Galbraith of Lexington to children Mary, Sarah, Jinny, Betsey, Samuel and John Galbraith for love and affection and $1.00. Daughters Mary, Sarah, Jinney, and Betsey-- house and lot in Lexington. (Household items mentioned). Sons Samuel and John--Trade and shop furniture and tools. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 168. 1 June 1807 $50.00 3/4 Acres John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Henry McClung. 3/4 Acre. Beginning at end of Randolph St and 10 ft from corner of lot #5, then line parallel to Randolph St 127 ft 6 in, to corner of ___ Shorts, with line of Shorts lot which is at right angles to first line 14 poles and __ ft to line of William Lyle's ;and, North 51, E 8 poles 3 ft to corner of Daniel Windell's heirs, then with their line to corner of said lot #5 which is James Caruthers and with it 15 poles and 15 ft to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 169 ___ day of _______ 18___ $100.00 2 Acres John Galbraith and barbara his wife to Daniel Blain. 2 Acres on Great Road between Lexington and North River. Beginning at stone set in ground at edge of said road on a line near corner of Matthew Hanna's Meadow; then new line dividing sd Galbraith's land, N 75 1/2, E 18 poles to a stone set in ground at edge of great Road; S 22, E crossing town run 18 poles to a stone set in ground; S 75 1/2, W 18 poles to stone set in ground; N 22 with Matthew Hanna's corner and with his line recrossing sd. run 18 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 189. 7 Sep 1807 42 lbs 68 1/2 Acres Nathaniel Rowlison & Ann his wife to Wm. Rowlinson tract on headwaters of Broad Creek including land where he now lives, adjoining David Rodgers, Henry McKey and sd. nathaniel; part of tract Nathaniel purchased from John Gilmore and part of tract purchased from Joseph Williams and another part patent in Nathaniel's name. Beg. corner David Rodgers and Henry McKey, leaving Rodgers line, with McKeys' line, S 55, W 72 poles on said line corner Nathaniel Rolison, with his line; N 50, W 150 poles; N 65, W 20 poles to old line; N 50, W 131 poles corner sd. Nathaniel; N 33, E 11 poles, Rodgers corner; S 62, E 320 poles crossing branch to beginning. Nathaniel Rowlison (seal) Anny Rowlison (x her mark) *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 217. 5 October 1807 200 lbs 122 Acres William Hill and Jean his wife to Nathaniel Roleson On middle fork of Cedar Creek, adjoining Widow Wilson, Martha barclay and John Pettycrew and Robert Pettycrew, and Andrew Reid. Beginning corner Martha Barclay and John Pettycrew, with Pettycrew's line; N 47 1/3, E 64 poles crossing branch to corner Robt. Pettycrew and with his line; SE 25 poles crossing forks of run and down same 53 poles to a high fence; N 38, E 48 poles by a fence; S 55, E 52 poles along fence and crossing branchon Reeds line and leaving Pettycrew;s line and with Reed's line; S 16, E 78 poles corner Widow Wilson and with her line; S 64, W 80 poles by road; N 48, W 140 poles crossing branch corner Martha Barclay; N 11, W 20 poles to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 223. 5 Oct 1807 Margaret McElvane surviving relict of Andrew McElvane deceased who died intestate and William McElvane and Rebekah McElvane heirs of said Andrew deceased are of age, (5 minors viz: Robert, George, Samuel, Andy, and Peggy, not of age to convey) Betsey and Jenny (2 heirs of Andrew deceased) have married with John Fletcher and James Fletcher--they convey to Jacob Spohr of Augusta County, VA. Tract on Walkers Creek one by patent 80 acres, other by deed 48 acres--(metes and bounds). Signed: Margaret McElvane (X her mark) Rebeckah McElvane (X her mark) William McElvane ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 229 Oct 1806 John Fletcher and Betsy his wife and James Fletcher and Jenny his wife of Rockbridge to Margaret McElvane of Rockbridge---Andrew McElvane late of Rockbridge was in possession of..... land on Walkers Creek containing 48 acres, conveyed from Michael Colter 17 Nov 1780 (metes and bounds) and a tract containing 80 acres conveyed from said Michael Colter to Andrew McElvane by deed which Colter held by patent bearing date 1 Aug 1772 (metes & bounds), located on Walkers Creek. Signed: John Fletcher Elizabeth Fletcher (X her mark) James Fletcher Jenny Fletcher (/ her mark) Teste: James Hodge William McElvain Robert McElvain John Hodge Samuel Frazer ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 270. 1 February 1808 $100.00 1/2 Acre Lot in Lexington Robert Houston to Benjamin Darst. Lot in town of Lexington of 1/2 Acre. Bounded in front by Main Street, 169 ft, 9 inches; on southwest by Meeting house lot, 128 ft, 4 in; on southeast by James Paxton's land, 169 ft, 9 in; on northeast by _____ Houston's lot, 128 ft, 4 in. Which lot was devised to the said Robert Houston by his grandfather, John Paxton. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 273. 2 February 1808 $120.50 1 Acre, 78 poles John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to James Gold. 1 Acre, 78 poles. Beginning at stone post in line of said Gold's lot, then S 39 1/2, W 196 ft to stone post near the big spring; then S 53, E 309 ft to a stone post in line of James Berry's lot; then with sd. Berry's lot, N 51, E 221 1/2 ft to stone post on edge of alley (reserved 30 ft wide for use of sd Gold and Alexander Shields and to be opened up to said Berry's line when either the said James Gold or Alexander Shields shall choose) then N 49 1/2, W with sd alley 350 ft to stone post at beginning. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 283. 13 October 1807 John McConkey and Sarah his wife to Jacob Ruley for $100.00, lot of land and tenement in town of Springfield, Lot #21. (Rockbridge County) Jno. McConkey Sally McConkey ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 306. 6 June 1808 $150.00 76 Acres Nathaniel Rolison and Anna his wife to Aaron Rolison. Tract where Aaron lives. Beging corner Nathaniel Rolison, S 84, W 25 poles; N 67, W 64 poles corner Rev. Sam. Houston, with 2 of his lines; N 15, W 65 poles; N 24, W 58 poles corner Saml Snodgrass, with his line; N 33, E 87 poles corner Nathaniel Rolison, with his line; S 20, E 234 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 354. 5 September 1808 10 lbs per Acre John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Thomas L. Preston Lot where Galbraith now lives. Beginning at post in most easterly line of Lexington and 15 ft SE of corner of Matthew Hanna's tan yard lot and running N 39 1/2, E 40 poles to stake in sd. Galbraith's fence row, then SEasterly in straight line to corner of Windel's lot near a white oak and grave yard, then with Mackey's land., then in SWesterly direction with sd. Mackey's line to line of James Caruthers and with same to his corner and then in straight line to beginning. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, pp. 374-375. 3 October 1808 500 lbs 240 Acres Thomas Poage and Lidia his wife to Jonathan Paxton This Indenture made the 3rd day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand wight hundred and eight Between Thomas Poage and Lidia his wife in the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia of the one part and Jonathan paxton of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Thomas Poage and wife for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred pounds lawfull money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Jonathan Paxton the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Jonathan Paxton his heirs and assigns one certain tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the said County containing two hundred and forty acres being part of a larger Tract (be the same more or less) joining James Poage and Joseph Walkers Land and was conveyed to the said Thomas Poage by John Poage by Deed bearing date the 2nd day of February 1802 and recorded in the clerks office of Rockbridge County reference thereunto being had will at large appear together with all singular the appurtenances thereunto the said Jonathan Paxton his heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Thomas Poge and wife for themselves Heirs Executors and administrators do hereby covenant and agree to and with the said Jonathan Paxton that they the said Poage and wife their Heirs and assigns against the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof the said Thomas Poage and wife have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and yeart first above written. Signed Sealed and delivered Thomas Poage in the presence of Lidia Poage At Rockbridge County October 3rd 1808 An Indenture of Bargain and sale between Thomas Poage and Lidia his wife of the one part and Jonathan Paxton of the other part was produced in Court acknowledged by said Poage and wife and ordered to be Recorded. (The said wife being first privily examined as the Law directs). Teste Aw Reid clerk ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 380. Samuel Moore, Senr. of Rockbridge relinquishes, makeover and confirm unto Elizabeth Snodgrass, Nancy Snodgrass, and Robert Snodgrass infant heirs of Robert Snodgrass deceased all right title interests and claims to any and every species of Personal Estate of said deceased which their mother who was the widow of said deceased held by virtue of her third of said Estate, claimed under the Act of Assembly and to which I became entitled in consequence of my intermarriage with her. .......3 Oct 1808 signed Saml. Moore He notes that he is in debt and must sell his own lands and the Snodgrass children deserve their own properties left by their father. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 421. 1 August 1808 Deed of Trust John Galbraith to Edward Graham and Reuben Grigsby. Puts up land as follows: Beginning at post at NEastern corner of Randolph St which is corner to Matthew Hanna's lot, also corner to James Gold's and said John Galbreath, then in the course of the Northern line of sd. Street 50 poles, then a right angle in a SW direction til it strikes John Makky's heirs lot, then with the line of same and line of James Caruther's lot til corner about 4 poles above Alexander Shield's lot, then down to his corner and with his line and James Gold's crossing Randolph St to beginning. Galbraith owed John Irvine, $256.04. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 424. 6 February 1809 $1.00 1/2 of Lot #16 in Lexington Andrew Reid and Magdalene his wife to John McCampbell and Mary McCampbell for love and natural affection. Beginning at corner of Lot #15, belonging to heirs of Jacob Ruff, then along Main St. in front 97 ft., then across sd. Lot #16, in line parallel to upper line of #15 until it intersects the line of Cornelius Dorman's Lot #13, with sd line until it corners Lot #15, with upper line of sd Lot to beginning. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 479. 3 June 1809 Deed of Trust John Leech and c to James Gold. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 479. 3 June 1809 Deed of Trust Adam Leech and c to James Gold. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 499. -- August 1809 $100.00 Arthur Walkup and Easter his wife to Samuel Walkup. Lot in Rockbridge; piece of land laid off into lott by John Galbraith and adjoining Town of Lexington. Beginning at corner of a lott conveyed by sd. Arthur to George Mitchell and by sd. Mitchel to W. G. Lyle and on a direct line with the Southeast side of Main St. of Lexington and down the same to a lot at present holden by Hugh Paul, then with saaid Paul's line to the Northwest side of Randolph St., then up said Street to corner of sd. Lyford's lott and with same till beginning. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 507. 20 June 1809 $20.00 Randle McDannald and Agnes his wife of Rockbridge to Martha Miliken of same. Tract adjoining Phillip Sylors. Signed: Randle McDannald (x his mark) Agnes McDannald (x her mark) ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 518. 11 August 1809 $50.00 Lot #2 in Lexington. Trustees of Town of Lexington to James Gold. Bounded on Northeast and Northwest by Henry and Main Streets, 128 1/3 ft on Henry, 97 1/2 ft on Main; other 2 sides by part of same lot (Mackey's heirs) 128 2/3 and John Dolton's lot 97 1/2 ft. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book F, p. 528. 2 October 1809 Benjamin Rea and Priscilla, his wife of Ohio to Jacob Ruley of Rockbridge for 78 lbs,. Tract on waters of Buffaloe Creek, 50 acres more or less. Benjamin Rea Priscilla Rea ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* 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.] ************************************************************************* *************************************************************************