Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, (1811-1814) pp. 12, 16-17, 83, 139, 143, 158, 169-171, 176, 199, 263, 274, 282-284, 300, 313, 315, 318, 320, 335, 364, 366, 398-401, 405, 462-463, 485, 532, 534, 545-547, 549, 599. ******************************************************************** 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 H, p. 12. 2 December 1811 $4,800.00 220 Acres John Paul of Rockbridge to Jno. Barnette of Augusta County, VA Plantation where John Paul resides; corner Hrs of John Paul dec'd; Oil Mill. Signed John Paul Witness Joseph Dilworth Wm. Lyle G. Leyburn Wm. Wilson Jno. Patton (Delivered 14 Apr, to Barnett) ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 16. 3 February 1812 $200.00 69 Acres Robert Crocket and Mary his wife by their attorney, James Dunlap of Rockbridge to Chrisly Cohanour of said County. In Rockbridge on waters of big Calfpasture River on a branch of Brattons Run called the Meadow Run. Signed: James Dunlap Delivered to grantee 16 March 1813. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 17. On 10 April, 1811. William Ruley purchased 4 1/2 acres from Abraham Cox. He paid $18.00 for this tract which lay on the waters of Colliers Creek and adjoined his own land and that of George Armentrout and Daniel McKinsey. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 83. 7 March 1812 $166.00 Lot #30 in Lexington Andrew Alexander and Ann his wife to Robert Gold. Lot in Lexington #30, bounded on Northeast by Henry St., to land sold by sd. Alexander to trustees of Washington Academy on Northwest by same on Southwest by sd. Gold's and John Newcomer's lots on Southeast by Jefferson St. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 139. 31 August 1812 $2300.00 2/3 of Lot #3 in Lexington Henry McClung to John McCLeland. Fronts on Nelson Street 128 1/3 ft; Southeast, Randolph Street, 130 ft; Northeast, lots of heris of Samuel Wallace, deceased, 130 ft; to Nelson Street. Contains 2/3 of Lot #3. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 143. 31 August 1812 $61.00 1/2 of Lot #6 Trustess of Lexington to John McClelland. Bounded on SW by Nelson Street, 128 1/3 ft; on SE by Jno. Caruthers land, 97 1/2 ft; on NE by other 1/2 of this same lot; 128 1/3 ft; on NW by Randolph Street and line of 97 1/2 ft. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 158. 8 Aug 1812 130 Acres Thomas Morris and George Graham to Henry Armintrout Crosses Buffalo Creek. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 165 -166. Submitted by Stranna Arthur [sarthur@ix.netcom.com] This indenture made the 26th day of September in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve betwene Hebron Rowlison of the one part and Samuel Lasly of the other part both of the county of Rockbridge and State of Virginia. Witnesseth that the said Hebron Rowlinson in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars lawful money of this Commonwealth to him in hand paid by the said Samuel Lasley at or before the ensealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby xx (word marked out) acknowledged have bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said Lasley his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Rockbridge County on the west side of the short hill adjoining the Lands of James Gaylors heirs and bounded as follows - Beginning at Adam Hickmans corner at two hickories on the top of a ridge thence up the same south thirty nine degrees East Eighty six poles to a chesnut then North East forty six poles to two chesnuts oak red oak & hickory at the foot of the short hill, spur of said hill above a Spring thence up said Spring South fifty four degrees East twenty two & an half poles to a double chesnut oak on the north side of a spring thence north four degrees East sixty four poles to a Chesnut oak on the East side of a Spring thence down the same north twenty seven & an half degrees West sixty poles to a black oak near the said tagours line thence with the same south forty nine degrees West ninety two poles to two chesnut oaks & a gum on said said Taylours cornour thence south fifty three degrees west fifteen poles to the beginning------containing fifty acres more or less. To have and to hold the said described Land sold to the said Lasley his heirs and assigns forever and the said Rolison for himself his heirs, Executors & administrators doth covenant and promis to warrant and defend the said Land sold to the said Lasley with its appurtenances forever against the claims of all persons whatever . In Testimony whereof the said Hebron Rolison have subscribed his name and affixed his seal the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed & acknowledged in the presence of Hebron Rowlison (Seal) ? Leyburn Jno Sloan Jno A. Cummins At Rockbridge County Court October 5th 1812 A Deed from Hebron Rolison to James Samuel Lasley was proved in Court by the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded A Copy---------------Attest A. W. Reid, CRb Written in margin: Rowlison to Lasley Exam and Delivered to Lasley August 5th, 1816 Cahhill Morrison DC ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 169-170. (Abstract) 7 September 1812 George Rhodes and Susanna his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to Philip Keller of Rockingham County, VA. For 900 pounds current money of Virginia, sold 150 acres in Rockbridge County, VA. Beginning at 2 small hickories corner to William Lyle, With Lyle's line South 33 deg, West 175 poles to a white oak corner to sd. Lyle, With Alexander McCluer's line, South 69 deg, East 153 poles to a small white oak corner to sd. McCluer. North 23 deg, East with Joseph Russell's line 164 poles to a stake near a walnut and white oak corner to James Dougherty. With Doughterty's line, North 69 deg, West 125 poles to the beginning. Land with appurtenances. Grantees will warrant and forever defend the title. Signed George Rhodes (x his mark) Susanna Rhodes (x her mark) Witnesses: John P. Lee John McCleland [a name signed in German] Benjamin Whealiss ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 170-171. (Abstract) The Commonwealth of Virginia to Robert White and John McCleland Gentlemen Justices of Rockbridge County. George Rhodes and Susanna his wife sold 7 September 1812 to Philip Keller 150 acres in Rockbridge County. Susanna cannot conveniently travel to the Courthouse to make acknowledgement of the deed. The aforementioned justices are to go to Susanna and privately examine her separate and apart from her husband. She was privily examined and acknowledged that she freely and voluntarily without persuasion or threats make the indenture. Dated 7 September 1812. Signed Robert White John McCleland ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 176. 5 October 1812 Jacob Ruley and Sally Ruly his wife to Sarah Walls. Lot of land and tenement in town of Springfield, Rockbridge County, known by #21. Jacob Ruly Sally Ruly ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 199. 11 January 1812 1/2 Acre lot William Long and Mary his wife (late Mary Brown); John Wilkinson and Margaret his wife, (late Margaret Brown), of Blunt County, Tennessee; George Brown and William Bronw, heirs and heirsess of William Brown, dec'd to David Hutcheson of Lexington, VA. 1/2 Acre, lot # __; sold to John Galbraith who dieid intestate without making conveyance; Galbraith sold to John Mares, after John Mares decease Chancery suit to settle title; William Alexander agreeable to the will of testator sold to John Newcommer, who relinquished his claim to David Hutcheson. Bounded by lots of said John Newcomer and Robert Gold, James Maackey and by Washington St; and is same lot whereon Newcommer erected a brick Dwelling house and other buildings. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 263. A mistake of some kind causes the courses and distances of the lines of the land of John Moore and Ezra Holbrook not to agree with their title papers. They agree that the lines shall be forever fixed and established between them. Beginning at a white oak marked as corner to 2 small surveys sold by Charles Kirkpatrick, the one to sd. Moore's the other to sd. Holbrook, then a line of said survey sold to Holbrook, South 40 degrees, West 44 poles to a black oak; then North 56 degrees, West 126 poles to a stone set in ground marked IM & EH which is North 7 degrees, East 3 poles wanting 3 ft. from 3 small locusts. Now agree on as a corner between them said Holbrook and William Willson nearly opposite to said Willson's Mill. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 274. -- February 1813 Ordered that lands of Arthur McClure and Randle McDanald's heirs be surveyed. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 282-284. (Abstract) 5 Apr 1813 $1,000.00 17[0] 1/4 Acres John Spence and Isabella Spence his wife to William McNutt, all of Rockbridge. Land on which said Spence resided in Rockbridge on the waters of Buffalo. BEGINNING at a white oak and two dogwoods near a large WO stump in a line of Joseph Walker corner to Joseph McReas and corner to late survey made for sd. McNutt, and with his lines; 17 1/4, West 36 poles to a black oak; North 23 1/2, West passing a corner of his own and sd. Walker's land and crossing a branch 74 to a black oak and Poplar stumps, corner to Walker; w/ his lines, South 46, West 18 1/2 poles to a stake; South 13, West 97 poles crossing a branch to a poplar and small hickory; South 19 1/4, West 56 poles to a stake corner Walker, and in a line of late survey made for Wm. McCalphin; North 68, East 40 poles to a locust corner sd. McCalphin, Thomas Welch and John Hamilton; w/ Hamilton's lines, North 62 1/4, East 50 poles to a white oak; North 75 1/4, East 35 poles to a Hickory corner Hamilton and another late survey made for sd. McNutt; W/ McNutt's lines, South 73, East 81 poles to a white oak and Black oak; North 32, East 255 poles passing a corner of McNutt's land and a corner of Thomas McCay's and Thomas Baggs'. W/ Baggs' line, to 3 white oaks, 16 West, 4 poles to three white oaks corner Baggs and Joseph McReas; w/ McReas land, South 52 1/4, 160 poles to a stake; North [Eighty] four, West 52 poles to a black oak, white oak, dogwood; North 70, West 18 poles to a [ ] North 89, West 43 poles to the Beginning. Signed: John Spence Isabella Spence Rockbridge County- 5 Apr 1813 Produced in Court. Acknowledged by sd. Spence and wife. She first priviliy examined and relinquished her dower voluntarily. Ordered to be recorded. Attest Aw. Reid CRC ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 300. 19 March 1813 160 lbs 164 Acres Thomas Morris to Joshua Vansant. Near head of Buffalo Creek, formerly belonging to Joseph Morris. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 313. 3 May 1813 $311.00 89 Acres Matthew McDannel and Betsy his wife; John McDannel; Samuel McDannel and William McDannel,of Rockbridge to John McHenry, wheelwright of same. Signed: John McDannel William McDannel Samuel McDannel Matthew McDannel Elizabeth McDannel [Marginal note: Del. to McHenry 28 October 1813.] ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 315. Nancy McDannel, wife of William McDannel releases her dower interest in above tract. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 315. 3 May 1813 $494.00 89 3/4 Acres William McDannel and Nancy his wife to William Cunningham, blacksmith, all of Rockbridge. Signed: William McDannel Nancy McDannel John McDannel Samuel McDannel Matthew McDannel Elizabeth McDannel ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 318. 3 May 1813 John McDannel, William McDannel and Matthew McDannel of Rockbridge to Samuel McDannel of same. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 320. 3 May 1813 William McDannel, Matthew McDannel, and Samuel McDannel to John McDannel, all of Rockbridge. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 335. 26 March 1813 $525.00 Lot # 16 in Lexington John Wilkinson and Margaret his wife; William Long and Mary his wife, all of Blount County, Tennessee to John Irvine of Rockbridge. William Brown, formerly of Lexington, died seized and possessed of Lot #16 in Lexington, situated on corner of Washington and Main sts; being 128 1/3 ft on Washington, 97 1/2 ft on Main st; originally laid off and claimed by Andrew Reid. Two undivided fourths of said lot which they conveyed to John Jordan and he to John Irvine. Other 2/4 vested to William Brown, Jr. and George Brown. Both George Brown and William Brown, Jr. presumed dead, so entire lot conveyed. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 364. 2 August 1813 462 lbs 240 Acres Lawrence Bousman & Sally his wife of Rockbridge to Alexander Reid of same. Land on waters of James River, corner Thomas Lackey, Joseph Wilson, William Campell, Harpers land, corner James Brawford. Laurance Bousman (seal) Sally Bousman (seal) [Marginal Note: Delivered to Jos. Cloyd Exr & Jas. Reid & for order of Hugh J. Reid legatees of sd. Alexr. Reid now dec'd.] ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 366. 2 August 1813 Alexander Reid and Martha his wife of Rockbridge of 1st part Joseph Cloyd of second part Alexander and Martha Reid to secure payment of debts One bond payable to John Waskey agst 1 Aug 1814 for $175.00 with interest. Bond for $169.39 due to Laurence Bowsman 1 Sep 1814 Bond for $165.39 due to Laurence Bowsman 1 Sept 1815 Bond for $169.11 due to Laurence Bowsman 1 Sept 1816 Bond for $170.82 due to Laurence Bowsman 1 Sept 1817 Bearing date 13 July 1813 (Joseph Cloyd trustee) Signed Alexander Reid Martha Reid Jo. Cloyd ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 398-401. 6 September 1813 $50.00 23 Acres Henry Armintrout, Senr and Elizabeth his wife to James Kay, all of Rockbridge County, VA. For $50.00 to James Kay, his heirs and assigns, a tract of 23 acres in the County of Rockbridge on the waters of Colyrs [Colliers] Creek adjoining the lands of Adam Wilhelm, John Morris, and Hugh Irvine. Beginning at 3 white oak grubbs on the bank of the run at the fording, S 10, W 12 poles to a dogwood and iron wood, S 37, W 25 poles Cucumber ash and lin on Hannah Nicely's line, N 57, W 23 1/2 poles to a double Poplar Adam Wilhelm's corner and with his line, N 31, W 55 poles to a red oak on a steep hillside, NE 21 1/2 poles to a white oak Dennis Dunnahoes corner and with his line, N 29, E 23 poles to a black oak and poplar in said line, SE 3 poles to 2 white walnuts, N 26, E 10 poles to a Beech in the forks of the run and down said run and with the Meanders thereof, S 35, E 13 poles, S 53, E 10 poles, S 25, E 11 poles, S 49, E 20 poles, S 38, E 8 poles, S 57 1/2, E 16 poles, S 26, E 19 poles to the beginning. Land with appurtenances to James Kay his heirs and assigns forever. Henry and Elizabeth Armintrout and their heirs warrant it to be free from claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever and will warrant and defend. Henry Armintrout Elizabeth Armintrout In Presents of Wm Davidson Smith Scott Robert Davidson Henry Armintrout Jnr Rockbridge Court Sep 6th 1813 Deed from Henry Armintrout and Elizabeth his wife to James Kay was proved in Court by the oath of Wm Davidson Ro. Davidson and Henry Armintrout witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. A Copy Attest Aw Reid CRC ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 405. 4 August 1813 210 lbs 28 Acres John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Charles Robertson. 28 Acres. Beginning at corner of John Jordan's lot, North 88, West 24 poles to stone by edge of Great Road. North 12, East crossing Campbell's run, 23 poles with said John Galbraith Sr's line to a large white oak corner to Matthew Hanna, North 47 1/2, West with said Hanna's line 52 poles to stake near 2 white oaks corner to said Hannah and John Hoffman, Then with said Hoffman's line, South 51 1/2, East 62 poles to stake between a cedar and white oak, corner to Andrew Reid, Then with Andrew Reid's line, North 36 1/2, East 40 poles to small white oak and cedar now made corner between said John Galbraith Sr and his tract of land, Then a new line dividing between said Galbraith and thisi tract of land, North 51 1/2, West 90 poles to 2 white oaks and a spanish oak, Then North 36 1/2, West 9 poles to white oak and hickory corner to said lot of John Jordan's, Then with line of same South 2 1/2, West 10 poles to an old Great Road to stake, Then South 89, West crossing the spring run 3 times 13 poles to stake 7 ft from a white oak near the head of the spring, Then North 33, West 10 poles and 17 links to beginning. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 462-463. 7 September 1813 100 lbs 160 Acres Peter Howard and Sally his wife of Montgomery County, VA to George Hight of Rockbridge County, VA. South Mountain (land granted to William Whitesides by Patent dated 6 April 1769) gives metes and bounds Signed: Peter Howard Sarah Howard ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 485. 8 February 1814 John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Daniel Blain. John Galbraith gave a lot in Lexington to his daughter Eleanor and promised to make title. She married Mark H. Goshen who sold said lot to Daniel Blain. Beginning at stone corner to James Gold, near the spring, then S 40, W 13 poles to stone near the bridge, S 57 1/2, E 10 1/2 poles to stake in road, N 53, E with the schoolhouse lot 11 poles to line opposite lot of James Gold and with said line, N 45, W 13 poles 3 ft to beginning. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 532. 7 April 1814 $200.00 Nancy Bailey to Joseph Gilmore, both or Rockbridge. House and lot in town of Lexington on Main Street, adjoining lot of John Alexander. Said house and lot were sold by a certain William Gilmore by virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to him by James Bailey husband of said Nancy in his lifetime. (dated 19 April 1805) Teste: John Bullock Signed: Nancy Bailey C. Dabney E. B. Norvell ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 534. 30 March 1814 $177.00 John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Hezekiah Jordan. Lot near town which includes lot conveyed to Galbraith by Henry McClung. Same lot devised by William Alexander to his daughter Nancy (See Rockbridge Will Book 2, p. 17). Bounded on East by great road, on North by lot conveyed by Andrew Alexander to said Jordan, on West by land of Washington Academy, and other part of said lot bounded: beginning at stone where a plum tree formerly stood, a corner of said Academy land, then South 50, West 6 poles 4 feet to stone; a corner now made to said Galbraith; South 48, East 8 poles 6 ft to post by corner of said Galbraith's pailings; North 49, East 5 poles to line of said lot conveyed by McClung with the priveledge of using whatever ground may be between the last mentioned line that runs from the pailings and the great road as a common aso a piece of ground 10 ft by 12 ft across and near the head of said Galbraith's Spring intended for the seat of spring house that is nearest the lot aforesaid together with priveledge of using said Spring with a pathway to and from the same. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, pp. 545-547. 6 June 1814 $60.00 4 1/2 Acres Samuel Doyhl and Nancy Doyhl his wife of Rockbridge to John Letcher of same. Tract on Broad Creek, part of land where Doyhl now lives. (gives metes and bounds) Signed: Samuel Dihel Nancy Dihel 1 August 1814- Acknowledged, Nancy Dihel privily examined. Teste: A. Reid, CRC ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 547. 1 Aug 1814 14 1/2 Acres $100.00 Michael Siders and Susanna his wife of Rockbridge to Charles Armentrout of same. "The Five Springs" on Colliers Creek. Adjoins David Bradd. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 549. 1 Aug 1814 105 Acres of 206 $600.00 Frederick Siders and Elizabeth his wife, Michael Siders and Susanna his wife of Rockbridge to Charles Armentrout of same. On waters of Colliers Creek. Signed: Frederick Siders (x his mark) Elizabeth Siders (x her mark) Michael Siders (x his mark) Susanna Siders (x her mark) ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 551. 1 Aug 1814 101 Acres of 206 $600.00 Frederick Siders and Elizabeth his wife of Rockbbridge to Michael Siders of same. On waters of Colliers Creek. Adjoins Henry Armentrout. Signed: Frederick Siders (x his mark) Elizabeth Siders (x her mark) ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book H, p. 599. 5 September 1814 Deed of Trust Phillip Hull and Elizabeth his wife to Benjamin Darst, trustee. To secure payment of $250.00 to Jacob Hull with legal interest. Puts up 338 Acres (full description) Delivered to trustee 11 February 1818. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** 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.] ******************************************************************** ********************************************************************