Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, (1809-1811) pp. 11, 39, 53-57, 89, 133-134, 170, 181, 203, 292-293, 296, 346-347, 369-371, 374, 376, 410-412. 432. ************************************************************************* 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 G, p. 11. -- October 1809 100 lbs. 7 Acres Andrew Weir and Polly his wife to Cornelius Dorman. Lot adjoining Town of Lexington, containing 7 Acres, bounded by lands of James Berry, John Galbraith, John Mackey and Samuel L. Campbell and John Leyburn. Is residual of 15 1/2 Acres which was conveyed to the sd. A. Weir by Wm. Moore 24 May 1797. 8 1/2 Acres having been conveyed by Weir and wife to Henry Williams 8 October 1797 and since conveyed by sd. Williams and wife to Richard F. Bernard 4 June 1799 and by Bernard to John Leyburn and Samuel L. Campbell 20 December 1804. The sd. 15 Acres being part of a larger tract conveyed to William Moore by Matthrw Elder and wife 4 April 1780. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 39. 1 January 1810 $100.00 1/2 Acre Lot in Lexington John Houston to Benjamin Darst. 1/2 ACre Lot in Lexington. Bounded in front by Main Street, 160 ft, 9 in; on southwest by lot of said Benjamin Darst, purchased of Robert Houston, 128 ft, 4 inches; on southeast by James Paxton's land, 160 ft, 9 inches; on northeast by William McNutt, 128 ft, 4 inches. Lot was devised to said John by his grandfather, John Paxton. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 53. 7 March 1810 $500.00 Lot #3 in Lexington Wm. Lyle and Elizabeth his wife to John Sloan. 2/3 of Lot #3 in Lexington. Conveyed to Lyle by Henry McClung. 65 ft in breadth by 128 ft. length and is remaining part of Lot #3 bounded on Southeast by Randolph St; Northeast by Ally between sd. lot and David Shields lot on Northwest by Henry McClung's lot and part of sd lot No 3. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge Copunty, VA Deed Book G, p. 54. 6 March 1810 $1.00 Lot #1 in Town of Lexington John McCampbell, John Caruthers, and Henry McClung, Trustees of Town of Lexington to Samuel Wallace's heirs. Samuel Wallace bought in his lifetime, Lot #1 in Town of Lexington. Heirs are named: James Wallace; Charles Grigsby and Elizabeth his wife; John Ruff, and Martah his wife; Andrew Wallace, and Anderson Wallace. Running parallel with Main street, with David Shield's lot, 128 1/3 ft., to Lot #3; with same 195 ft. to corner of Lot #3 on Nelson St., with said street 128 1/3 ft to Main Street and with Main Street, 195 ft. John McCampbell John Caruthers Henry McClung ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 55. 7 March 1810 $150.00 & $166.00 Lot #1 in Lexington. Reuben Grigsby, attorney in fact for Charles Grigsby and Elizabeth his wife of first part; James Wallace & Elizabeth his wife, Andrew Wallace, Anderson Wallace and Mary his wife of 2nd part, and John Ruff of 3rd part. Reuben Grigsby for $150.00, by power of attorney from Charles and Eliz. Grigsby sells to John Ruff the undivided share of Lot #1, on which is 195 ft. and 128 1/3 ft. Bounded on Northwest by Main St., and on Southwest by Nelson St., on Southeast by Lot #__ and on Northeast by David Shield's Lot. Being the same lot Samuel Wallace lived on preceding his death. James Wallace and wife, Andrew Wallace, Anderson Wallace and wife for $166.00 sell to John Ruff their shares of aforesaid lot. Bounded as follows: 98 ft front and extendng that width back 128 1/3 ft, bounded on Northwest by Main St., on Southwest by Nelson St., on Southeast by lot #3 which is Henry McClung's and on the NE by another part of lot #1, sold to John Thompson. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 56. 8 March 1810 $150.00 Lot #1 in Lexington James Wallace and Elizabeth his wife; Anderson Wallace and Mary his wife; Andrew Wallace and John Ruff and Elizabeth to John Thompson. Lot 32 ft. in front and extending that wideness back 128 1/3 ft. Bounded on Northwest by Main St., on Southwest by John Ruff's lot and on South east by Henry McClung's lot and Northeast by John Sloan's lot. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 57. 8 March 1810 100 lbs Lot #1 in Lexington (1/3) James Wallace and Elizabeth his wife; John Ruff and Martha his wife; Andrew Wallace; Anderson Wallace and Polly his wife to John Sloan. Beginning at corner of David Shields lot on Main St. and running parallel with lot of sd Shields to corner of lot purchased by sd. Sloan of Wm. Lyle with line of same to corner of Henry McClung's lot which was also purchased of Wm. Lyle; Northwest to Main St. with sd. St to Shield's corner. Immediately opposite to Lot and Tenements of James Gold. 1/3 of Lot #1 in Lexington. 65 ft. in front. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 89. 4 June 1810 $500.00 50 Acres Thomas Ochiltree and Jane his wife to Nicholas Porter. Adjoining Thos. Leckey & Sisson's heirs. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 94. 2 July 1810 George Cress and wife to James Gold. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, pp. 133-134. (Abstract) 3 September 1810 350 lbs 243 Acres John Maggart and Elizabeth his wife of County of Rockbridge to Christley Roadcap of same. Tract or parcel of land on both sides of the big calfpasture river and bounded as follows: Beginning at a dogwood and two "Hicorys" corner to Jamessons land; N 2 degrees, E 96 poles to some blazed white oaks in a "Valey" ; Along the old line to Coffels corner, with Coffel's line of "market" trees, S 57, W 100 poles crossing said 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 it, South 47, E 112 poles to a white oak corner to William Jameson's land; With his line, N 75, E 184 poles crossing creek to two pines; N 55, E 30 poles to beginning. "To have and hold the said tract with appurtenances to said Christly Roadcap and his heirs forever and said John Maggart and Elizabeth his wife will warrant and forever defend the said Land from the right title or claim of all persons whatever-- In witness whereof they have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written." Signed Sealed & delivered John Maggart (x his mark) in presence of Elizabeth Maggart (x her mark) "At Rockbridge County Court Septemeber 3rd 1810 A deed of Bargain and Sale from John Maggart and Elizabeth his wife to Christly Roadcap was acknowledged in Court by the said Maggart and wife and is ordered to be recorded-- She the said Elizabeth having been first privily examined as the Law directs voluntarily relinquished her right of dower in the Land conveyed thereby. A copy Attest Aw Reid ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 170. 1 October 1810 $1000.00 Lot #15 in Lexington Wm. Lyle and Wm. Caruthers Exors of last Will and Testament of Jacob Ruff dec'd to John Ruff. Lot with houses, being same lot where Jacob Ruff lived before his decease. Bounded on Northwest by Main St., on Northeast by Henry St., on Southeast and Southwest by 2 lots formerly Andrew Reid's, now John McCampbell's. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 181. Thomas White and Peter Jackson, Justices of Ross County, Ohio Benjamin Rea and Priscilla his wife bargained and sold to Jacob Ruley. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 203. ____ day of _____________ 1810 $137.00 Benjamin Darst and Sally his wife to James Moore, Esq., Robert White, John Jordan, and Henry McClung, Trustees of Lexington Congregation of Presbyterian. James Caruthers, John Leyburn, Samuel L. Campbell, Edward Graham, James Moore, Esq., John Jordan, Daniel Blain, Alexander Shields, Arthur Walkup, William Wilson, John Patton, James Blair, Robert White, George A. Baxter, William Caruthers, John Robinson, John Alexander, Andrew Alexander, James McFarland, Robert L. McDowell, jacob Fuller, Alexander Jordan, Alexander McCorkle, Hugh Weir, John McNutt, John Wilson, Matthew Hanna, Barney Keton, Robert Gold, John Moore, Henry McClung, John Ruff, James Bailey, James Logan, James Gilmore, John McKee, James McKee, Robert Wilson, Andrew hall, Moses and John McQuain, James Moore, Senr, Samuel Ramsey, James Donald, Samuel McCorkle, James McCollum, Alexander Trimble, William McCorkle, John McCleland, John Sloan, Thomas Johnston, William Findley, John Welsh, Thomas Kerr, John Newcomer, William Matchet, William McMath, David Moore, John Orbison, Joseph Rapp, Andrew Reid, Daniel Hoffman, John McMullen, Agnes Hopkins, Isaiah Kincaid, John Parry, John McCampbell, William Lyle, Samuel Hendron, John Chandler, John Moorehead, and members of the Congregation who advanced the sum of $137.00 to said James Moore, Robert White, John Jordan, and Henry McClung, trustees as aforesaid for the purpose of purchasing a lot from said Benjamin Darst. For use and benefit of the congregation. Lot in town of Lexington of 1/2 Acre. 169 3/4 feet in front along Main Street, and extending 128 ft, 4 inches back, which is bounded on northwest by said Main Street; on southwest by lot which the meeting House stand on belonging to said Congregation; on southeast by James McDowell's land; and on northeast by another lot of said Darst's. Signed: Benjamin Darst Sally L. Darst (x her mark) *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, pp. 292-293. 6 May 1811 36 Acres for 6 acres Trade Hugh Willson of Rockbridge County, VA to William Willson of same. Hugh Willson on the 27th of October 1803 agreed with his father the late Thomas Wilson deceased to exchange the tract of land to be transferred by these presents for another tract of 36 acres to be surveyed off the south end of a tract sold to [ ] English. Thomas Willson appointed Hugh Willson and William Willson Executors of his last will and testament in which he empowered them to trtansfer titles of said tracts of land alternately with each other. Hugh Willson to William Willson, six acres [ ] roods and twenty poles on the waters of Colliers Creek adjoing the lands of Hugh Willson and William Willson. Beginning at a dead Spanish oak w. oak and w. salnut corner to the said Hugh Willson, S 45 deg, E 3 poles to a locust at the side of a run, Up [run] centre and with the meanders of said run N 45 deg, E 8 poles, N 4 1/2 deg, W 12 1/2 poles, [N?] 15 deg, E 11 1/2 poles. N 24 deg, W 13 poles to a dogwood and locust lying on the East side of the run and a b. oak and poplar near a beech marked W.E. and on W side of said run, S 61 deg, [ ] 54 poles to a gum on the said Hugh Willson's [ ] above the road, With said line, S 72 deg, E 42 1/2 poles to the beginning. Land with appurtenances. Signed: Hugh Wilson (seal) Rockbridge County Court May 6th 1811. Deed produced from Hugh Willson to William Willson and acknowledged by said Hugh Willson and ordered to be recorded. Attest A. Reid CRC. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 296. 6 May 1811, $66.00, 33 Acres John Eiginor and Barbara his wife of Rockbridge to Samuel Goodman of Rockbridge. On waters of Colliers Creek adjoining James Makky, Joseph Patton, another tract of sd. Goodman and tract formerly belonging to John Hays. Signed John Eigenor (C his mark) Barbara Eigenor (E her mark) ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 346. 5 Aug 1811 $1,000.00 159 Acres Joseph Defreese and Mary his wife fo Rockbridge to John Swisher of Augusta County, VA. Same traact conveyed to Defrees by Wm. and Margaret Caruthers. Signed: Joseph Defreese Mary Defreese ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 347. 15 August 1811 Joseph Allen and Jenny his wife to Jacob Ruley. for $45.00, 4 acres on Broad Creek adjoining William Jackson, Alexander Houston, Jacob Ruly, James Mackey Jos. Allen Jinny Allen *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, pp. 369-371. 8 July 1811, 215 pounds, Execution of Deed of Trust, Tract of 102 Acres, and Tract of 19 Acres Stophel Hoylman and Susanna Hoylman and Jacob Fuller, Executors of Philip Hoylman deceased of Rockbridge County, VA to Gasper Potter of same. Jacob Wyant and Elizabeth his wife by a Deed of Trust conveyed their right and title in several tracts to Stophel Hoylman and Philip Hoylman (who has since departed life), in favor of Gasper Potter for the use and purposes therein mentioned, said deed committed to record in Rockbridge County, VA 2 June 1806. Land sold for $1.00 to Grantors, Gasper Potter having made the highest bid of 215 pounds. 102 Acre Tract: Beginning at a white oak on Ebraham Evans line, Then running 60, East 105 poles to a black oak, North 40, East 54 poles to a hickory and white oak; North 5, East 110 poles to a locust and hickory North 55, West 84 poles to a black oak and hickory South 25, West 162 poles to the beginning. 19 Acre Tract: Beginning at 2 white pines on the east bank of J. River corner James Ritchy, Then with his lines South 70, East 113 poles to a white oak and walnut on sd. line on the north side of a draft and corner to James McNight Then with his line North 42, West 108 poles to a white oak on the bank of sd. River and corner to sd. McNight, Then with another of his lines North 30, West 6 poles crossing the River to 3 small sycamores on the west bank of the river on sd. McNight's line, Then down the river with the several courses of the same South 32, West 10, Then South 35, West 13 poles, Then South 43, West 32 poles to an ash and sycamore on the bank of the river, Then crossing the same South 35, East 4 1/2 to the beginning. Signed: [Stophel Hoylman] Jacob Fuller Susannah Hullman (x her mark) 8 August 1811 acknowledged in Court by sd. Hoylman and Hoylman's Executors, ordered to be recorded. A Copy Attest: A. Reid, CRC *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 374. 1 July 1811 $402.00 67 Acres John Bowyer and Elizabeth his wife to Benjamin Darst. Tract in Rockbridge on waters of Sarah's Run of 67 Acres. As surveys agreeably to Magnetic Meridian. Beginning at 3 white oaks and corner of said Bowyer's land, James McDowell and Andrew Reid's and John Chandler's, With McDowell's line, North 68 deg, West 108 poles to 2 hickories, South 54 1/2 deg, West crossing Sarah's Run 46 poles to a white oak and walnut near said run and on or near said Bowyer's line, New lines, dividing said Bowyer's land, South 14 deg, East 14 poles to a hickory and mulberry, South 1 deg, West 18 poles to 2 small Dogwoods and a small poplar, South 34 deg, West 23 poles to a poplar and hickory, South 30 deg, East 29 poles to a poplar, South 81 1/2 deg, East 44 poles to a Spanish oak and white oak, South 39 1/2 deg, East crossing a branch of said run 39 poles to a white oak on said Bowyer's old line, Then with it, North 35 deg, East 114 poles to beginning. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 376. 5 August 1811 $104.00 Benjamin Darst and Sally his wife to Phillip Hull Land on Walkers Creek; same tract which Hull conveyed to Daniel Steele, trustee for Valentine Kizer to secure payment of debt. Tract was sold at public sale by said Steele, Trustee and purchased by said Benjamin Darst. Signed Benjn. Darst Sally Darst (x her mark) ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 381. 2 September 1811 George Cress and wife to James Gold. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge Deed Book G, pp. 410-412 02 Apr 1811 William Tolley and Sarah, his wife, late Sarah Taylor; John Nowell and Martha his wife, late Martha Taylor; John Tolly and Abby his wife, late Abby Taylor; and Betsy Taylor; heirs of James Taylor, deceased sell to John Sizor. Mark Morris brought suit of Chancery against the heirs (above) to force them to make a deed to him for land purchased during James Taylor's lifetime to Mary L. McMullin which she transferred to Mark Morris, 10 May 1800. 163 acres, now transferred to John Sizor, on the waters of Colliers Creek. Signed: William Tolley Sarah Tolley John Nowell Martha Nowell John Tolly Abby Tolly, (X her mark) Betsy Taylor ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book G, p. 432. 1 October 1811 $120.00 1 Acre, 2 roods, 21 poles John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Alexander Shields. Beginning at stone set in ground at or near corner of lot known as #10, then with said line of sd lot N 39 1/2, E 195 ft to stone set in ground at or near corner of sd lot, then S 50, E 23 poles and ten ft with sd Galbraith's line to a stone set in ground, corner to Galbraith and James Caruthers, then with Caruthers and a part of james Berry's line, S 51, W 193 ft to stone set in ground in sd Berry's line and 30 ft from corner of James Gold's lot, then North 49 1/2, W parallel wiht and 30 ft from line of sd lot of Gold's 21 poles, 4 ft to beginning. (30 ft mentioned is meant as a street or road.) ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* 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.] ************************************************************************* *************************************************************************