CHATHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
COURT OF PLEAS AND QUARTER SESSIONS
(1774‑1779)
Transcribed by Joe George
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NOTE: Pages of original book are unnumbered.
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North Carolina‑At an inferior Court of the pleas and quarter
Sessions begun and held for the County of Chatham, at the Court house in
Chatham on the second Tuesday in May to wit the 10th day of the Same month in
the fourteenth Year of his Majistys Reign, and in the year of our Lord one
thousand Seven hundred and, Seventy four.
A Commission of the Peace for the County of Chatham being produced and
openly read,‑Richard Parker, Robert Rutherford and James Sellers, therein
named were qualified.
Mr. William Alston came Into Court and produced a Commission from
Samuel Strudwick Esqr. appointing him Clerk of the pleas for the County of
Chatham bearing date 4 Decem. 1773.
Said William Alston was admitted and entered into Bond with Richard
Kennon and Mial Scurlock.
James Williams Esqr. produced a Commission from his Excellency the
Governor impowering him to practice as an Attorney, Whereupon the said James Williams was admitted as a Practition in
the Court.
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Ordinary Lycence granted to James McCarroll he having given Bond with
John Montgomery.
Jesse Mann appointed overseer of the road in the room of William
Gamblin.
Elisha Cain appointed overseer of the road in the room of John Pitts.
Henry Cook records his mark a Slitt and under Nick in the right ear
& Slitt and under bitt in the left.
Gray Barbee appointed Overseer of the road from Wake County line to
Orange County line and that the following hands work on the Same Viz, Samuel
Parks, Mary Barbee, Presley George, Henry Beazley & the hands living at
Christopher Barbers place.
Matthew Davis appointed overseer of the road in the room of William
Copland, Senr.
John Poe appointed overseer of the road in the room of George Henry.
An additional Inventory of the Estate of William Thompson dec’d
returned by administrators.
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Mary Drake an orphan be bound to Richard Clark untill lawfull age being
now fourteen years old to learn the business of housewifry.
Evan Thomas a poor aged and infirmed man be recommended to the Gen’1
Assembly as a person proper to be exempt from the payment of any Tax or Levy
for the future.
Henry Giffard Esqr. produced a Commission from his Excellency the
Governor impowering him to practice as an attorney in the Severall Courts in
this province together with a Certificate thereon of his Qualification at
Wilmington. Sup’r Court, was admitted as a practitioner in this Court.
Roger Griffeth appointed Constable for the Court house District, he
having given Rich’d Kennon Esqr. Security.
James Poe appointed Constable he having given Benjamin Watts Security.
John Naul have leave to turn the road at his own Mill, & that he
have the same opened & Cleard before the old road be Stoped up.
William Ditto appointed overseer of the road Called Harmans’ road from
Loves Creek to Guilford County Line.
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George Hendric appointed Constable the ensuing Year he having
given John Thompson and John Poe Security.
Henry Bagley have leave to Build a water Grisc Mill across Rockey River
on his own land,
Henry Bray appointed Constable the Ensuing year, he having given Joab
Brooks security.
The Will of John Morton dec’d proved by the Oath of Pritteman Berry,
John Gunter Sen’r and Richard Gunter the Exors. were Qualified.
William Hatley appointed Constable in the room of Stephen Parker, he having
given James Bullard Security.
A Deed from Jesse George and wife to Richard Drake, acknowledged and
feme relinquished before Robert Rutherford Esq’r.
William Piersey to John Nall a Deed acknowledged.
Deed from George Hendric and wife to John Nall ack’d.
Deed from Samuel Temples to Henry Cook proved by John Cook Jun’r.
Deed from Charles Medearis and wife to Alburt Sears proved by Charles
Abercromby.
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Deed from John Morton Jun’r and wife to John Morton Sen’r proved by
Richard Gunter.
Pg. 7 Deed from
James Rigsby to John Morgan, proved by Enoch Lewis.
Deed from John Pilkinton Sen’r to Cummings Warwick & Co. proved by
Patrick Ronaldson.
John Bohannon Sen’r & John Bohannon Jun’r to Thomas Tucker, a Bill
of Sale Ack’d.
Deed from Benjamin Clemments to James Bell, proved by James Sellers.
Deed from Richard Jones and wife to Thomas Lindley Jun’r proved by the
affirm’n of Aaron Jones.
Deed from Phillip Lyler & wife to Adam Moser, proved by Joab
Brooks.
Deed from Richard Jones & wife to Daniel Smith, proved by the
affirm’n of Aaron Jones.
Deed from Zachariah Martin and wife to James McCarroll, proved by Joab
Brooks.
James Bricker to John Hatley Jones a Deed proved by Drewry Jones,
Deed from Josiah Copland & wife to Thom’s Tucker, proved by John
Bohannon.
Deed from Samuel Landrom to Joseph John Alston, proved by Jesse George.
Deed from John Landrom to Jos. John Alston, proved by William Alston.
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Deed from William George and wife to John Cotton, ack’d and feme
relinq’d before Robert Rutherford Esq’r.
Deed from Michael Weesner and wife to Thomas Lindley Jun’r proved by
the affirm’n of Aaron Jones.
Deed of Trust from William Ashford to Richard Kennon & Co. proved
by John Auld.
Deed of Trust from Nathan’1 Brewer to Richard Kennon & Co. proved
by John Auld.
Deed of Trust from Zach’a Martin freeborn to Richard Kennon & Co.
proved by John Auld.
Deed from Joseph Copland and wife to William Clark, ack’d and feme
relinq’d before James Sellers Esq’r.
Deed of Trust from David Griffon to Richard Kennon & Co. proved by
Elisha Cain.
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Coplands to his Store, and that the hands Contiguous thereto work on
the Same.
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Deed of Trust from Henry Brewer to William Johnston, proved by Vachael
Clark.
Deed from John Bird and wife to John Mintor, proved by Thomas Brantley.
Deed from William Hill to Frederick Cobb, proved by John Burt Sen’r.
Mary Copland be bound to William Petty Sen’r ’till she arrives to the
age of 18 years being now 12 years old.
Daniel Triplett be bound to Patrick Moore ’till he arrives to the age
of 21 years being now 17 years and nine months old.
Joshua Hadley to Patrick Moore, a Bill of Sale proved by Solomon
Terrell.
Alexander Clark appointed Overseer of the road from the Court house to
the great Branch of Dry Creek in the room of James George & that the hands
Contiguous thereto and that formerly worked thereon, work on the same under the
said Alex’r Clark, Overseer.
Samuel Stewart appointed Overseer of the road from the Great Brach of
Dry Creek Co Orange County line.
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Deed of Gift from William Glascock Co John Milton Glascock proved by
George Glascock Jun’r.
John and Joseph McPherson be allowed the Sum of thirty pds. proc, money
for Services done to the Court house & prison.
Herculis Henderson appointed Overseer of the road from Haw river to the
Creek near Ambrose Edwards.
Deed from James Brantley to Valentine Braswell, Ack’d.
Court adjourned ’till tomorrow afternoon.
Court met. Present: Jedethan Harper,
Francis Drake, Richard Parker, Esqrs.
Following persons appointed to Serve as Jurors at the Court of Oyer
& Termen. to be held for the District of Hillsborough on 10 June next. Viz.
Matthew Jones, John Thompson, Joab Brooks, John Montgomery, Joseph Brantley,
Charles Matthews, Samuel Parks and Joshua Rosser(Roper?).
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Mess’rs Richard Kennon, Jedethan Harper, Matthew Jones, and John
Birdsong appointed Commissioners to Let the Building of a Goal for this County.
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ment of Taxes for the future.
Richard Cates appointed overseer of the road in the room of James
Powell.
William Lasiter appointed overseer of the road in the room of Valentine
Braswell.
Alexander Clark appointed overseer of the road from the fork opposit to
William Pettys to the Horse pen Lick Spring and that the following hands work
on the same Viz. James George, James Prince, William George, John Page, William
Roland, Deberry Chapman, Thomas Wat, James Stewart, John Mullis, William
Stewart, Charles Stewart and Joseph Hackney.
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Peter Sinclar appointed overseer of the road from the Horse pen
Lickspring to Blossingham Branch and the following hands Viz Nimrod Burk,
Thomas Stone, Thomas Copland, Thomas Riddle, Jeduthan Harper, Joseph Rossen,
Edward Douglas, Hugh Daniel, James Harper, Henry Cook, Thomas Cook and Ephraim
Cook, be subject to work on the same.
An Inventory of the Estate of Richard Holding dec’d returned.
The Nuncupative Will of Joseph Barbee, dec’d proved by the Oath of
Henry Beazley and Mary Beazley. Gray Barbee
and Mary Barbee the Exor. & Extrx. therein appointed were qualified.
Administration on the Estate of Lamberth Hamock dec’d granted to James
Bullard, he having given Bond with William Griffon & John Booker in £100.
The following hands Viz, Mial Scurlock, Ambrose Edwards & James
Stewart Jun’r be added to and work on the road whereof William Petty Jun’r is
overseer.
Deed from John Thompson, Balam Thompson and Olive Thompson to John
Montgomery, Ack’d and feme relinq’d before Jeduthan Harper Esq’r.
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Deed from Elnathan Davic to Daniel Brewer Ack’d.
Deed from Gidion Kirksey and wife to John Hatley Ack’d.
Christopher Kirksey and wife to Isaac Kirksey a Deed Ack’d.
A Deed from John Ellitt & wife to Isaac Kirksey ack’d.
A Deed from Robert Patterson & wife Co Robere Stedder proved by the
Oath of Christo’r Kirksey.
A Deed from Gedion Gilbert & wife to Joseph Gilbert proved by
George Hendry.
A Deed from Isaac Kirksey and wife Co Christopher Kirksey, ack’d.
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The following Jury or any twelve of them. Review and Layout if
necessary instead of the Jury heretofore appointed, the new Road from Chatham
Court house to Doctor James McCarrolls, to wit, Thomas Roberson, William Petty
Jun’r, John Birdsong, John Roe, Benjanin Landrom, James George, Joshua Hadley,
Solomon Terrell, James McCarroll, Matt’w Jones, Mial Scurlock, Josiah Lyon,
Joab Brooks, Thomas Brooks Sen’r and John Copland.
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Sarah Wood orphan of Brakett Wood be bound to Mary Holden ’till lawfull
age being now Eleven Years and Eight months old, to learn the Trade of a
Spinstress.
William Griffon orphan of David Griffon, be bound to Zachariah Hannan
’till lawfull age, being now nine years and Eight months old to learn the
business of a planter.
In the suit Benjamin Pyburn against Zach’a Martin, the following Jury
Sworn to wit, Thomas West, Deberry Chapman, Benj’a Hathews, Richard Straughan,
John Burt Sen’r, John Murphrey, Edward Edwards, Volentine Braswell, Ambrose
George, Vincent Self, John Barns, Mathew Davis ‑ Verdict damage £18.7.0.
John Montgomery appointed overseer of the road from the Iron works to
Cumberland line and that the following hands work on the same Viz. John Wilson,
John Thompson, Samuel Temples, Owen Dowd, Malcam Sinclar, Magnus Morrison,
Donald McCraw and James Frost.
William Ragland appointed overseer of the road in the room of John Burt
Sen’r.
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The following Jurv or any twelve of them be appointed to Review
and turn the Road Called Husbands’s from where it Joins the Quakers Road,
to poplands ford on Bair Creek & from thence to the Iron works Viz. Joab
Brooks, Balam Thompson, John Thompson, Isaac
Brooks, George Popland, Daniel Brown, Thomas Beal, James Hendrick,
Solomon Morgan, Tho’s Dowdy, William Dowdy, Samuel Temples, and Benjamin
Maulding.
Inventory of the Estate of Lamberth Hamock dec’d returned on oath by
James Bullard.
The perishable Estate of Lamberth Hammock dec’d be sold by the Sheriff.
A road be laid out the nearest way from Chatham Court house into the
road leading to William Searceys and that the following persons or any twelve
of them be a Jury to Layout the same Viz. John Birdsong, Matthew Jones, Thomas
Brooks, Elisha Hunter, Isaac Brooks, John Hedding, Henry Welsh, Mark Brooks,
Balam Thompson, Benjamin Harris, Joab Brooks, Mial Scurlock and Walter Welsh.
Thomas Glover a poor aged and infirm man be recommended to the next
General Assembly as a person proper to be Exempt from the payment of Taxes for
the future.
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Aaron Evans’s Mill and from thence into the road leading to Cros creek,
and that the following persons or any twelve of them be a Jurv to lay out the
same Viz. Thomas Roberson, Hugh Peoples, Aaron Harland, George Harland,
Benjamin Harris, Thomas Beal, Henry Fields, Matthew Jones, Edmand Waddill,
Joseph Kirk, William Clark, and John Montgomery, and make report.
In the suit Phllip Jones ag’t Wm. Maccomock the following Jury Sworn
Viz. Benja. Watts, William Petty Jun’r, Joseph Brantley, James George, Gilburd Patterson,
Henry Brewer, Richard Parker, Nimrod Burk, Vincent Self, William Lasiter, John
Nall & John Montgomery.
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Thomas Graves appointed overseer of the road from the Quaker Road
to Brooks’s road and that the following persons work on the same Viz.
John MacSwine, Martin Tismire, Henry Welsh, Benjamin Murry, James McCausland,
Jeremiah Hadley & Isaac Brooks.
Daniel Brown appointed overseer of the road from the fork of Brooks’s
road to Deep River and that the following persons work on the same Viz, Zachariah
Smith, Peter Rennalds, William Miles, Charles Miles, George Nelson, William
Popland, John Bryan, Hannah Thompson, Solomon Morgan, Absolam Bryan, William
Daniel, Martin Hendrick and Oliver Cope.
Benjamin Landurm appointed overseer of the new Road from Doctor
McCarrols to Samuel Darks and the hands Contiguous thereto work on the same.
Samuel Dark appointed overseer of the new Road from his own house to
Matthew Jones’s & that the hands Contiguous thereto work on the same.
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Matthew Jones appointed overseer of the new road from the Courthouse to
his plantation, and that the hands Contiguous thereto work on the same.
Deed from Thomas Roberson and wife to William dark, ack’d & feme
relinquished before James Sellers Esq’r.
Deed from Alexander Clark and wife to William Clark, ack’d and feme
relinquished before James Sellers Esq’r.
Inventory of the Estate of Joseph Barbe dec’d returned.
Court adj. ’till tomorrow.
Court met. Present: Jeduthan
Harper, James Sellers, Abner Hill, Esquires.
Bill of Sale from Jonas Quimby to Abner Hill, ack’d.
James Herndon, records his mark a Crop and under nick in Each Ear.
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Deed from Milner Burk, Nimrod Burk and Edward Burk to Matthew Jones,
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proved by Charles Landrum.
A Bill of Sale from Charles Harrington to William Bilstone, proved by
Hugh Peoples.
Matthew Jones allowed 18/2 for his Tickett, for attending at the Court
of Oyer as a Juror.
Joab Brooks Esq’r mentioned in the Commission of the peace for this
County, took the several oaths by Law and took his seat on the Bench.
The following hands work on the road whereof Matthew Jones is overseer
Viz. Thomas Watts, Berry Chapman, John Page, Wm. Roland, David Banks and Lewis
Johnston and that the following hands assist in opening the said road &
then Continue to work on the same road on which they now work Viz. James
George, James Stewart, William George & James Petty.
The following hands work on the road whereof Samuel Dark is overseer
Viz.
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Reubin Landrum, Zachariah Martin, John Watts, Humphrey Ballard, Ann
Copland, John Copland, Isham Stroud, John Cook & John Dawson.
Deed of Gift from John Brantley Sen’r to Philip Higdon, Ack’d.
The following hands be added to and work on the road whereof Richard
Staughan is overseer Viz. Hannah Poe, John
Berry, Pretteman Berry, John Morton, Peter Morion, Joseph Stewart, Simon
Fooshe, Charles Morgan, Benjamin Watts, William Sanders and Wm. Dillard.
George Hendry be Continued under the old order of Court as Ganishe of James
Hues at the suit of William Piersey untill the Court shall take the same under
their Consideration.
Isaac Mathis, Volentine Braswell and John Wommock be appointed
patrolers from Browns Mill to the County line on the South side the River.
Thomas Griffis, David Chapman and Volentine Braswell be appointed
Patrolers from the County line upwards on the north Side the River.
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Court adjourned ’till tomorrow.
Friday morning Court met.
Present: Jeduthan Harper, Abner Hill, Joab Brooks, James Sellers,
Esquires.
John Dillard allowed the sum of ninety one pds, proc. money for
services done in Building a Geol and repairing the Court house of this County.
Joab Brooks allowed 17/5 proc. for his Tickett, for attending as a
Juror at the Court of Oyer &c.
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Joseph Avent appointed overseer of the road in the room of John
Chapman.
Mial Scurlock and Richard Kennon appointed to lay off the prison bounds
of this County.
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The following persons appointed to serve at the next Court of Oyer
&c. to be held for the district of Hillsborough, Viz, Mathew Jones, John
Birdsong, Balam Thompson, John Naull, Isaac Brooks, Elisha Hunter, Robert
Rutherford, Richard Parker, Gideon Goodwin, and Charles Matheus.
Ordinary Lycence granted to George Glascock he having given Bond with
William dark and John Dillard.
Court adjourned.
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CHATHAM COUNTY. At an inferior
Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County afores’d at the
Court house thereof on the Second Tuesday in February, to wit, the 14th day of
the same month in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy
five.
Present: Jeduthan Harper, James Sellers, Joab Brooks, Abner Hill,
Esquires, Justices.
Alfred Moore Esq’r produced a Connission from his Excellency the
Governor, empowering him to practise as an Attorney in the several Court in
this province.
The Grand Jury to wit, William Lasiter, forem’n, Edward Edwards, Ben.
Harris, John Booker,
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Presley George, James Bullard, Thomas Braxton, James Herndon, John
Thompson, Jno, Montgomery, Luke Bynum, Thomas West, James Petty Sen’r, Herculis
Henderson and William Blyth.
The Will of John Parham dec’d Exhibited and proved by George Glascock,
thereupon the Exors. were duly Qualified,
John Jones appointed Cons. in the room of John Sellers. Thomas Tucker and Joseph Copland enter
themselves his Sec’y,
Ann White a base born Child about two years and a half old be bound to
Henry Bray Sen’r and Mary his wife during their life (that is to say) untill
she shall arrive to Lawfull age to learn the business of Housewifery.
Zachariah Harman have leave to turn the road leading from the Court
house to Browns Mill, round his plantation not exceeding a quarter of a mile
Southwestwardly from where it now runs.
Pg. 44 Deed from Thomas Ward and wife to James Sellers, ack’d.
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Deed from John Brantley to Charles Clanton, proved by Joseph Brantley.
An account of Sales of the Estate of Lamberth Hannoock, returned by the
sheriff who is allow’d 2½ P.
Cent.
John Burns appointed overseer of the road from the Court house to
Rockey River in room of the former Overseer.
Administration on the Estate of Solomon Terrell dec’d granted to Mary
Terrell, John Pile and William Coatney, who were duly qualified and enter’d
into Bond with John Kinchen and Joseph Moore in £2000.
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All the perishable Estate of Solomon Terrell dec’ be sold by the
Sheriff Except the negroes.
Robert Patterson appointed overseer of the road in the room of John
Gunter.
Wm. Branton appointed overseer of the road in the room of Matthew
Davis.
Vachael Clark appointed overseer of the road in the room of Richard
Cate.
John Smith appointed Overseer of the road in room of Balaam Thompson
from Tyck Creek to Barr Creek.
A road be laid out the best way from Chatham Courthouse into the road
leading to the Redfield ford, near Hannah Poes and that any twelve of the
following persons be a Jury to lay out the same Viz. Wm. Petty, Benja. Watts,
James Massey, James George, James Petty, Mial Scurlock,
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John Stewart, Robert Marsh, Georee Herndon, Joseph Fooshe, James
Stewart, William Dillard, Robert Rutherford, Alexander Clark and Herculis
Henderson.
The above mentioned Jury or any twelve of them turn and lay out the
Road the best way from the Horsepen lick Spring into the road leading to
Chatham Court house near James Georges.
Martin Kindrick appointed overseer of the road in room of Matthew Capps
and that the following hands work on the same Viz. Matthew Capps, Greenberry
Capps, William Dowdy, Thomas Dowdy, James Macdonald and William Colter.
John Dickson be fined four pds. proc. for (Charges in Laying in &c)
and five pds. a year for five years for the maintainance of a base born Child
begot by him of the body of Rachael Hayworth. & that he enter into Bond
with Security.
An additional Inventory of the Estate of James Stewart dec’d returned.
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The following hands towit, Aobrose George and Richard Drake be added to
and work on the road whereof Matthew Jones is overseer.
Zachariah Harman appointed overseer of the road in room of William
Petty.
Charles Stewart appointed Overseer of the road in the room of Alexander
Clark.
Charles Poe an infirm man and afflicted with Fitts be Recommended to
the next Gen’l assembly as a proper person to be Exempt from the payment of
Taxes for the future.
Absolam Bryant a poor aged and infirm man be recommended to the next
Gen,l assembly as a proper person to be Exempt from the payment of Taxes.
Wm. Pearsey appointed overseer of the road in room of John Poe from
Barr Creek to Indian Creek.
Court adjourned till tomorrow.
Wednesday morning Court met.
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Present: Matthew Jones, John Thompson, Balaam Thompson, Alexander
Clark.
Deed from Thomas Brooks Sen’r, Thomas Brooks, Jun’r and Samuel Brooks
to Elisha Hunter proved by James Mauldin.
A Bill of Sale from Richard West to William Johnscon proved by Robert
Abercromby.
Mial Scurlock, Matthew Jones and Elisha Cain or any two of them Settle
and divide the Estate of William May dec’d.
Joseph MacCalley appointed overseer of the road in room of Wm. Tomison.
Deed of Trust from George Glascock to Ambrose Ramsey, proved by Wheeler
Esther.
Morgan Mintor, Benja. Brantley, and Abraham Wommock appointed patrolers
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in the room of James Massey, Wheeler Easther and Volentine Braswell,
An additional Inventory of the Estate of Stephen Poe dec’d returned,
Deed from William Ragland to Thomas Griffis proved by Joshua Potts
Adams.
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page: 1775]
The Grand Jury to wit Richard Parker, Gideon Goodwin, Joseph Brantley,
Wm. Lasiter, John Brown, Joseph Kirk, James Herndon, John Montgomry, Francis
Dorset, Thomas Beal, Wm. Gamblin, Riobert Marsh, George Herndon, James Kirby,
Thomas West, John Hatley.
Wm. Cain relinquished his Securityship for the wido. Fanney Berrys Ferry
&c thereupon Volentine Braswell enterd himself Security in room of the said
William Cain.
Court adjournd.
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NORTH CAROLINA. Chatham
County. At an inferior Court of pleas
and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County afores’d at the Court house
thereof on the Second Tuesday in November to wit, the 14th day of the same
month in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventyfive.
Present: Ambrose Ramsey, Alex’r Clark, John Thompson, Balaam Thompson,
Esquires.
The Will of Joab Brooks dec’d proved by Stephen Brooks. Tho’s Brooks and Isaac Brooks Exors.
qualified.
The Estate of Joab Brooks dec’d be sold agreeable to Law.
An Inventory and account of Sales of the Estate of Solomon Terrell
dec’d returned.
Administration on the Estate of Jacob Layton dec’d Granted to Conner
Dowd he giving Bond with John Thompson and Elisha Hunter in £1000.
The perishable Estate of Jacob Layton dec’d be sold by the Sheriff
according to Law.
The following negroes of the Estate of Solomon Terrell dec’d to wit,
Primus, Abraham, Doll and Jenney
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be sold for the Benefit of the widow and children of the said Terrell,
the negroes being old and infirm and likely to become a charge to the Estate.
Henry Terrell orphan of Solomon Terrell be bound to Joseph Moore till
Lawfull age to learn the Trade of a wheelwright being now Ten years old.
John Gregory appointed overseer of the road in the Room of Elisha Cain
Esq’r.
A Bond from Barnaby Camay to Benjamin Clements proved by Isaiah Hogan.
Sarah Creed orphan of Mary Creed be bound to Janes Emmerson and Peggy
his wife to learn the Business of Housewifery untill lawfull age being now
fourteen years old.
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An account Curr’t of the Estate of Stephen Poe dec’d returned by the
Auditors.
A Deed from James George to Richard Kennon, ack’d.
Deed from Robert Allen to Henry Shadock proved by Abner Hill.
Deed from William Poe and wife to Henry Bray proved by John Wilkerson.
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The Grand Jury Sworn Viz. Robert Rutherford forem’n, William Clark,
William Lasiter, Richard Bohannon, James George, Wm. Petty, Tobias Rogers,
Joshua Rosser, James Stewart, Thomas Lasiter, William Dillard, Joslah Lyons,
Thomas Roberson, Benj. Harris, John Dillard and Edmund Waddill.
The Court adjournd till tomorrow.
Wednesday morning Court met.
Present: Ambrose Ramsey, John Thompson, Balaam Thompson, Alexander
Clark.
An Inventory of the Estate of William Bird dec’d returned.
John Avent have leave to keep a publick ferry over Cape fear River from
his own land opposite Manns ferry upon his entering into Bond and that the
Rates of said ferry be the same of them of the said Hans.
The order of the last Court for laying out and turning the Road the
best way from the Horsepen lickspring into the Road leading to Chatham Court
house near James Georges be renewed and the same Jury lay out the same.
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Joseph Hinton appointed overseer of the road in the room of Joseph
Avent.
Mial Scurlock, Richard Kennon and Alex’r Clark Contract and agree with
some person to repair the Goal of this County.
The following persons be
appointed to serve as Jurors at the Court of Oyer &c. for the Destrict of
Hillsborough in December next Viz. William Lasiter, Abner Hill, Isaac Brooks, John
Nall, James Kendrick, John Montgomery, Thomas Braxton, John Tomerlin, Richard
Parker, Isaiah Hogan.
John Wilcox have leave to build a publick grist mill on Tick Creek on
his own land.
Administration on the Estate of Matthew Drake dec’d grant’d to Sally
Drake she giving Bond with John Birdsong and Robert Rutherford and Edmund
Waddill in £3000.
John Birdsong appointed Guardian to Francis Drake orphan of Matthew
Drake he gaving given Bond with Robert Rutherford and
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Edmund Waddill in £2000.
A Road be turnd and laid out the besc way from the piney mountain to
the Iron works on Deep River and that the following Jury or any twelve
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of them lay out the same Viz. Isaac Brooks, George Popland, Richard
Gregory, John Poe, Henry Welsh, Walter Welsh, Solomon Morgan, Samuel Temples,
John Montgomry, Balaam Thompson, John Thompson, Thomas Graves, William Graves,
James Kendrick, Thomas Dowdy, William Dowdy, Daniel Brown.
On application of the attorney Jos. Hackney be Indicted for a misdem’r
for attempting to Break the Goal of this County.
William Dillard have leave to turn the road on his own land a small
distance round his plantation.
A road be laid out the best way from the Iron works on Deep River to
Cumberl’d line and that any twelve of the following Jury lay out the same Viz.
William Clark, Matthew Jones, John Birdsong, Thomas Robinson, Aaron Evans,
George Harlan, Thomas Beal, John Nall, George Hendry, Jonathan Barns, Nathaniel
Powell, Solomon Morgan, Wm. Daniel, Samuel Temple, William Dowdy and Thomas
Dowdy.
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Parish Self appointed overseer of the road in room of Benja, Clanton.
Court adjournd.
At an inferior Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of
Chatham on the 2d. Tuesday in February Anno Dom 1776. Present: Mial Scurlock,
Alex’r Clark, Mathew Jones, Esquires. The Will of John Brown dec’d proved by
Joseph Steuart. Isaiah Hogan Executor
qualified.
An Inventory of the Estate of John Brown dec’d Returned. Court
adjournd.
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CHATHAM COUNTY. At an inferior
Court of pleas and quarter Sessions held for the said County on the Second
Tuesday in May Anno Domini 1776.
Present: Balaam Thompson, Alexander Clark, Mial Scurlock, Esq’rs. Deed
from Robert Mash to John Petty, ack’d,
Deed from Daniel Huff and wife to William Henderson, proved by Thomas
Hill.
Deed from John Stewart to James Stewart, ack’d.
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Deed from William Teague Co Benja. Watts proved by Zach’a Harman.
Deed from Benja. Watts to James George ack’d,
Deed from Ephrain Cook to Peter Sinclair proved by Henry Cook.
An Inventory of the Estate of Joab Brooks returned,
Upshaw Roberson Massey be bound to Thomas Roberson Sen’r ’till lawfull
age to learn the Business of a planter he being now Sixteen years old.
Charles Morgan have leave to keep a ferry over Haw river above the Red
field ford and that his rates be as follows. Viz. for a Waggon 4/ a Cart 2/8
& man & horse 6.
Pg.88
William Dillard have leave to Build a publick Grist mill on Robersons
Creek on his own land.
The Will of Mathew Drake dec’d Exhibited and proved by Charles Machis a
Subscribing witness.
Isaac Mathis appointed overseer of the road from Braswells ferry to the
County line in room of David Mann.
Court adjournd till tomorrow.
Court met. Present: Alexander
Clark, Balaam Thompson, Mial Scurlock. Esquires.
An Inventory of the Estate of Abraham Ellis dec’d returnd.
Jeduthan Harper, William Douglas and Humphrey Ballard audite and settle
the Estate of Abraham Ellis dec’d.
Samuel Stewart have leave to turn the publick road a Small distance
round his plantation.
Benjamin Brantley appointed Guardian to James Page, Anne Page, Wm. Page
and Sally Page ("and Sally Page" marked out) orphans of Nathan Page he having given Bond
Pg.89
with John Brantley Sen’r and Joseph Brantley in £100.
Benjamin Brantley appointed Guardian to Nancy and Tabby Stewart orphans
of James Stewart dec’d he having given Bond with John Brantley Sen’r and Joseph
Brantley in £400.
Cinthey Stewart orphan of James Stewart dec’d Came into Court and made
choice of Mial Scurlock her Guardian who entered into bond in £100.
Frederick Cobb, father of two Children begot on the body of Winefred Brasswell
pay to Henry Braswell three pds. proc. for Ex‑
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The Will of _____(smeared)
Drake dec’d is adjudged not to be legally proved, that The said Will If legally
proved by two surviving Subscribing Witnesses at the next Court be adjudged
legall.
Pg. 95
An Inventory of the Estate of John Cook dec’d returnd.
Deed from William Gamblln and wife to John Wheelis proved by Vincent
Self and feme relinq’d before Thomas Hill Esq’r.
The following persons or any twelve of them be appointed a Jury to lay
out a road from the Seven Island road near James Georges to Hannah Poes the
best way Viz. Thomas Roberson, James George, Wm. Petty, James Massey, Charles
Stewart, Richard Kennon, James Petty, Robert Mash, Joseph Fooshe, John Petty,
John Stewart, Ambrose George, Robert Rutherford, William Dillard, George
Herndon, Wm. Malone, Charles Morgan.
Thomas Evans appointed Constable In Capt. Herns district.
James Macdonald appointed Constable In Capt. Brays district.
Any twelve of the following persons be a Jury to lay out a road the
best way from James Williams’s Ferry into the road leading from the Island ford
to Hillsborough Viz. Charles Morgan, Edward Edwards, James Rigsby, John
Herndon, Luke Bynum, William Griffen,. Wm. Snipes, Joseph Rosser, Oliver
Brewer, Henry Brewer, Isaiah Hogan, James Kirby, Rich’d
Pg. 96
Parker, Christopher Kirksey, Isaac Kirksey, John Hatley, and Edward Ta
tum.
Francis Drake by James Williams Esq. his attorney came Into Court and
motiond for a Caveat against the order of this Court relative to the Will of
Mathew Drake dec’d.
Court adjournd ’till one hour. Then met again. Present: Robert Rutherford, James Sellers,
John Nall, Thomas Hill, Thomas Chapman, John Thompson, John Montgomry, John
Birdsong, Robert Sellers.
Mr. Isaiah Hogan unanimously appointed Sheriff of this County and he be
recommended to his excellency to be Commiss’d he giving bond with Jeduthan
Harper, Mathew Jones, Robert Rutherford and Richard Kennon.
Roger Griffith qual’d as Deputy Sheriff of this County.
Pg. 97
Jeduthan Harper, Mathew Jones, and Alexander Clark Esquires nominated
in the Commission of the peace were qual’d.
Court unanimously appointed Mial Scurlock their clerk.
Stephen Hern be fined 20 s. for a Contempt offerd for not obeying the
Sheriffs Summons to Guard prisoners, in custody ’till paid.
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were cited before this court as Suspected persons under the act of
assembly and refused to take the oaths prescribed, depart and leave this State
within Sixty days from this day agreeable to the directions of the said act,
and that they be in Custody of the Sheriff untill they give Bond & Security
in £1000 for Bagley and £100 for Stegoll, no Security.
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow morning.
Court met. Present: Robert
Rutherford, Richard Kennon, John Thompson, John Nall, James Sellers, John
Ramsey, Thomas Griffes, Mathew Jones, Jeduthan Harper, Esquires.
Pg. 101
An Instrument of writing from Joseph Carr to George Hendry, proved by
John Nall.
Joel Morton and Jane Morton be summond to appear at the next Court to
prove the Will of John Morton dec’d.
John Burns be allowd the sum of Nineteen pds. Nineteen Shills. for
repairing the publick Goal of this County.
Henry Giffard Esquire appointed the Attorney of the State for this
present Court.
A Bill of Sale from Mathew
Capps to James Kendrick, proved by John Kendrick.
Elisha Cain and Francis Sypart appointed Coonissioners for letting to
the lowest bidder the repairing newhope bridge near the said Francis Syparts.
Grand jury Qualified as follows Viz. George Herndon, forem’n, Joseph
Crump, Presley George, James Kirby, Luke Bynum, William Griffen, Josiah Rogers,
John Brantley Jr., Burwell Williams, Thomas West, Pretteman Berry, John Petty,
William Black & Duncan Bohannon.
The following persons work on the road leading from James Williams to
James Masseys and that Joseph Morgan be overseer thereof Viz. Charles Morgan,
James Massey, Chrispan Straughan,
Pg. 102
the widow Herndons hands, Charles Stewart, Janes Williams.
Oliver Brewer appointed overseer of the road from James Williams ferry
into the road leading from the Island ford to Hillsborough Viz. Robert
Moseley(Moseby?), Henry Brewer, James Powell, Thomas Powell, John Trip, John
Hatley, Gideon Kirksey, Isaac Kirksey, Elias Smith, James Smith, James Smith,
Carp., Peter Bray, Wm. Ramsey, Crosender Smith, Moses Smith & Richard
Smith, work under the said Oliver Brewer.
James Walker, being brought before this Court upon Suspecion of having
deserted out of the service of the 6th regiment of South Carolina forces he is
to be committed to the publick Goal for the dis‑
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William Clark, Ambrose Ramsey, & Zach’a Hannan
................................#4.
John Montgomry, Thomas Beal & James Kendrick
...................................5.
Robert Hancock, John Wilkey and George Hendry
...................................6.
William Graves, William Golston & Henry Bray
.......................................7.
Benjamin Watts, James Herndon & Tho’s Braxcon
...................................8
The Justices hereafter mentioned be appointed to receive an Inventory
in their respective districts of the assessable Estate of the Inhabitants
therein.
Thomas Griffis .................................#1.
James Sellers .....................................2.
John Ramsey .....................................3.
Robert Mathew Jones (marked out)
Alexander Clark ................................4.
Pg. 107
John Thompson ................................5.
John Nall ..........................................6.
Thomas Chapman .............................7.
Jeduthan Harper ................................8.
Martin Crutchfield appointed overseer of the road in room of Samuel
Stewart.
Archibald Cain appointed overseer of the road in room of John Gregory.
Robert Sellers Esquire, one of the Justices of this County being
brought into Court by Virtue of a warrant and being charged with having Spoken
words enimical to the united States of America and in Violation of an Act of
General Assembly of this State, on the Evidences being Sworn in behalf of the
State to Support the Charge against him, it was Solomnly adjudged by the Court
that he was not Quilty of the said Charge, and that he discharged accordingly.
John McKever, Henry Bagley (Henry Bagley marked out), Samuel Carter,
Edward Bray, Isaac Carter being cited before this court as Suspected persons
under the Act of Assembly came into Court and refused to Comply with said Act,
therefore they ordered to depart within Sixty days out of this State.
Pg. l08
Mial Scurlock allowd his Ticket for bl‑16‑4 for attendance
at Hillsborough as a Juror at June Court 1777.
Mial Scurlock allowd £l.lO.IO
for attendance as a Juror at Hillsborough June 1775.
Isaiah Hogan allowd £1.4.10
for attendance at Hillsborough Court Oyer June 1775 as a Juror.
Balaam Thompson, Isaac Brooks and John Nall appointed patrolers or
Searchers the ensuing year.
James Ashmore have leave to apply for his Gunn to Maj’r Scurlock,
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to be delivered by him out of the magazine.
William Dowdy appointed overseer of the road from Rigdons ferry road to
the Iron works.
Edward Waddill appointed overseer of the road from the Court house to
Harlands Creek and that his own hands, John Birdsongs, Ambrose Georges, Richard
Drakes, Lewis Ledbetters, Drury Harringtons, William Clarks, Roger Griffiths,
Nicho. Coplands Jun’r work thereon and that Mial Scurlocks & Thomas
Robersons hands assist to open the same.
Pg. 109
John Roe Sen’r appointed overseer of the road from Harlands Creek to
Evans’s mill and that the following hands work thereon Viz. his own hands,
James Roe’s, Thomas Griffins, John Griffons, Richard Griffens, William Haleys,
Richard Haleys, Benjamin Harris’s, Aaron Evans’s, the hands living on Henry
Bagleys plantation, Charles Harringtons.
Court adjournd.
Pg. 110
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHATHAM COUNTY. At a County Court and Sessions of the peace begun and held for
the County aforesaid at the Court house thereof on the second Tuesday in
November, to wit the 11th day of the same month in the Year of our Lord one
thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven.
Present: Jeduthan Harper, James
Sellers, Robert Sellers, Esquires.
Deed from Samuel Landrum to Thomas Brooks proved by Daniel Muse dated
27th August 1777.
Court adjournd for one hour.
Court met. Present: Jeduthan
Harper, Richard Kennon, John Montgomry, Esquires.
Deed from William Edmunds to Joseph John Alston, proved by John Alston.
Pg. 111
The Grand Jury sworn Viz. Richard Parker, forem’n, William Dillard,
Benjamin Bohannon, William Malone. Deberry Chapman, Joseph Kirk, James Petty,
Richard Straughan, Janes Massey, George Herndon, Joseph Avent, Edward Edwards,
John Brantley Jun’r, Ambrose George & Francis Sypart.
James Watts orphan of Thomas Watts dec’d be bound to Benjamin Watts
till lawfull age being now 16 years old to learn the Business of a planter.
Bill of Sale from John Rains to Parish Self proved by John Thompson.
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow.
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Edwards the ensuing Year, from The Redfield ford to Newhope Bridge.
Pg. 123
Richard Clark appointed overseer of the road in room of William Lasiter
the ensuing Year from Deep river to Haw river.
Ephraim Cook appointed overseer of the road in room of Peter Sinclair
the ensuing Year from the Horsepen lick to Blossengams Branch.
Deed from Benjamin Landrum and wife to Joseph Moor proved by Philip
Herrin.
James Herndon appointed overseer of the road in room of Josiah Lyons
the ensuing Year.
The Grand Jury sworn as follows Viz. Elisha Cain forem’n, John Poe,
James Crutchfield, James George, Philip Brantley, Stephen Pace, James Herndon,
Joseph Pooshe, Richard Hintor, Robert Hash, John Petty, Samuel Temples, Willian
Petty, Herculis Henderson, James Crow, and Pretteman Berry.
Deed from Michael Looper & wife to William Fooshe proved by Richard
West.
Deed from Richard West and wife to Thomas Thornton, proved by William
Pooshe.
Bill of Sale from Arthur Ledbetter to James Serv’t Jones proved by
Francis Drake.
Deed from James Bell and wife to Thomas Bell proved by John Jones.
James Williams Esq’r appointed to act as attorney for the State in this
Court.
John Gillilands mark. Half Crops under each Ear.
Pg. 124
Thomas Wicker Jun’r appointed overseer of the road In room of Joseph
Hinton the ensuing year.
An Indenture from William Norton and wife to Thomas Tucker proved by
Elisha Cain.
Alexander Clark and Hathew Jones Esq’rs nominated in the Commission of
the peace for this County.
Deed from Isaiah Hogan to John Hogan ack’d by Isaiah Hogan.
The Court proceeded to the Election of an Entry taker and Surveyor for
this County. Present: Robert
Rutherford, Mathew Jones, John Birdsong, Richird Kennon, John Nall, John Thompson,
Thomas Griffes, Joseph Hinton, Jeduthan Harper, Thomas Hill, Abner Hill, James
Sellers, John Ramsey, Robert Sellers, John Montgomry and Alex’r Clark.
Mial Scurlock Clerk of this Court resigned all his right and claim
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Pg. 129
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow.
Thursday morning Court met.
Present: Robert Rutherford, John Thompson, John Nall, Thomas Hill,
Thomas Chapman, Esquires.
On the motion of James Williams Esq’r that the Court should decree from
the law erecting the land Offices &c what Sums should be paid by each
persons did consider & say that from the said law. It appeard to them that
the sum of 50 shill. for each hundred acres and two dollars to the entry taker
as his fee on every entry, are all the fees he is to receive at the time of
entring, unless the party of his own choice will pay the whole fees by law
required, at the time of making such entry.
Ordinary Lycence granted to Mial Scurlock he giving Bond.
Charles Morgan Sen’r appointed overseer of the road from James Masseys
to James Williams’s ferry.
Joseph McCulley appointed overseer of the road from Barr Creek to
Rockey River and that the following persons work under him thereon Viz. John
McCulley, John Mcpherson, Aaron Harland, Henry Fields, Wm. Tomison, Richard Tomison,
Ellsha Hunter, Samuel Brooks, Rich’d Lane, Rich’d Grimes,
Pg. 130
Hatson Taylor and Christopher Smith.
The following persons be added to and work on the road whereof
Zachariah Smith is overseer Viz. Joseph Hays, Ambrose Harvill, Charles Webster
& Henry Fields Sen’r.
John Harrison, Wm. Dunklin and Drewry Andrews appointed patrolers in
district #5 the ensuing year.
Bill of Sale from Pretteman Berry to John Gunter Sen’r proved by John
Berry.
The following persons appointed to serve as Jurors at the next Superior
Court for the district of Hillsborough Viz. William Greffin, Simon Dixon,
Edmund Waddill, Benjamin Bohannon, Grand Jurors and Acquilla Covenar, Thomas
Graves, James Kirby and Jacob Flowers, Petit Jurors. (NOTE: John Wilcox marked
out.)
Gideon Goodwin, Gray Barby, Presley George, Jas. Bell, Joshua Rosser,
William Snipes, Henry Bray, Josiah Rogers, Thomas Blackston, Thomas Brooks,
Isaac Brooks, Benjamin Watts, William Halone, Richard Bohannon, John Brantley,
William Daniel, David Mattock, Philemon Lacey, Thomas West(dry Creek), Samuel
Stewart, Henry Crutchfield, Francis Dosset, Joseph Kirk, George Kirk, Thomas
Beal, Aaron Evans, Hugh Peoples, John Pile Jun’r, John Done, Peter Sinclair,
Morgan Mintor, James Ashmore, Samuel Holaday, Reubift Landrum, John Philip
Hartso, John Booker, James Petty Sen’r, William Wilkie, Stephen Rigdon, John
Moore, Ambrose George, James Massey, John Smith, Oliver Brewer, George
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Herndon and Robert Patterson, (NOTE: William Petty marked out.) Be
summond by the Sheriff Co attend as Jurors at the next Court to be held in May
next.
Pg. 131
The State against Jesse Daniel, Jury Sworn to wit, Archur Ledbetter,
Zachariah Harman, William Golston, James Massey, James Stewart, William Haley,
Vincent Self, Nicholas Nall, John Stewart, John Bird, Isham Gunter and Richard
Straughan, Verdict Guilty. Petit
Larceny.
James Herndon, Benjamin Watts and Simon Terrell appointed patrolers in
Capt. Hearndons district the ensuing year.
The Sheriff bring Obijah Terrell orphan of Solomon Terrell dec’d to the
next Court to be dealt with as the Court shall think proper.
William Cain, Prettiman Berry, John Thomas, and George Dismukes
appointed patrolers in Capt. Clarks district the ensuing year.
Fanney Berry have leave to keep a ferry over Haw river near the
Redfield ford.
The Court adjourn’d ’till tomorrow.
Friday morning Court met. Present: Robert Rutherford, John Thompson,
Hachew Jones, Esquires
The following Justices appointed to adminis. the state Oath to the
people in general in the district against each Justices name respectively Set,
and make a list of all chose who refuse to take the said Oath.
Pg. 132
Alexander Clark, in Capt. Clarks district.
Joseph Brantley in Cape. Hills district.
JohnBirdsong in Capt. Birdsongs district.
John Thompson in Cape. Kindricks district.
John Nall in Capt. Nalls district.
Balaam Thompson in Capt. Golstons district.
Thomas Hill in Capt. Hills district.
Jeduthan Harper in Capt. Heredons district.
Mathew Jones in Cape. Rogers’s district.
Robert Rutherford in Capt. George’s district.
James Sellers in Capt. Edwards’s district.
Thomas Griff is in Capt. Crumps district.
David Poe orphan of Simon Poe dec’d came into Court and made choice of
James Massey as his Guardian, who enterd into Bond with George Herndon and
William Howard in £1000.
William Howard appointed Guardian to Hastin Poe, Larkin Poe and James
Poe, he giving bond with Rob’t Rutherford Esq’r in £1000 Each.
David Mims appointed overseer of the road from Hogg Creek to the
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County line of the road that leads from Acquilla Covenars ford on Haw
river.
Elizabeth Culpepper Jackson be bound to James Sellers Esq’r untill she
arrives to the age of Eighteen Years being now fourteen Years old to learn the
business of a Spinstress,
Pg. 133
The Rates of the ferrys in this County be as follows:
For a man and Horse ................................. 1/.
For a waggon & Team 8/. loaded, and half price for one Empty.
For a Cart and Team............ 4/. Ditto. ..............ditto.
For a Roling Hogshead ........3/
For the ferriage of a footman ........... 6d.
JohnKendrick records his mark a Smooth Crop and a Slit in each Ear, and
his Brand LK. [symbol I don’t have a key for]
Isaiah Hogan records his mark a Crop and Slit in the left Ear and under
keel in the right, and his Brand 3N. [symbol I don’t have a key for]
Any twelve of the following persons be a Jury to lay out a road from
out of the road that leads to Williams’s ferry (from the Court house) into the
road that leads from the Seven Islands road to Stinking Creek Viz. William
Howard, Charles Morgan, James Massey, George Dismukes, George Herndon, William
Petty, Robert Mash, Charles Stewart, James Williams, Alexander Clark, Richard
Straughan, William Sanders, James Poe, Joseph Fooshe, Herculis Henderson and
James George.
An Account of the Settlement of the Estate of William Hay dec’d
returnd.
Deed from James Herndon to George Dismukes ack’d.
Court adjournd.
Pg. 134
The Sheriff summon a Jury to Inquire of and Concerning a Certain Entry
of land Containing four hundred acres Bounded by Fanney Berrys, Hannah Poes,
Simon Poe, Charles Stewart and James Herndons lines, Enterd by James Massey
Guardian of David Poe which Entry is objected to and a Caveat against it enterd
by Alex’r Clark and Richard Kennon.
Pg. 135
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
CHATHAM COUNTY. At a County
Court of pleas and quarter Sessions begun and held for the County fores’d at
the Court house thereof on the Second Monday in Hay, Anno Don. 1778‑and
in the 2d. year of the Independence of the said State.
Present: Robert Rutherford, James Sellers, Abner Hill, Joseph Brantley,
Esq’rs.
Milly Cook orphan of John Cook dec’d came into Court and made Choice of
Peter Sinclair as her Guardian who enterd into Bond
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with Zach’a Harman & Henry Cook in £1000
(NOTE: All this entry marked out.)
Abraham Cook orphan of John Cook decd Came into Court and made Choice
of Peter Sinclair as his Guardian who enterd into Bond with Zachariah Harman
& Henry Cook in £1000.
Benjamin Watts appointed overseer of the road in room of John Salley.
Deed from John Brown to Charles Stewart proved by Abner Brown &
Mary Brown. ..
Thomas Harringcon have leave to bring a suit by Charles Harrington his
next friend against Joseph Brantley
Esq’r, he being under age &c.
Pp. 136
The Grand Jury sworn Viz. Janes Bell forem’n, Gideon Goodwin, Presley
George, Joshua Rosser, William Malone, John Brantley, Thomas West, Joseph Kirk,
George Kirk, Morgan Mintor, James Petty Sen’r, Ambrose George, Robert Patterson
and Wm. Dillard.
A return of the Jury appointed to Inquire &c into the title of a
Certain Tract of land in despute between James Massey Guardian of David Poe,
and Alexander Clark, ‑ do report that Alex’r Clark is the rightfull owner
and proprietor and ought to be quieted in the possession of the land and
premisses afores’d upon his Complying with the act of assembly in that Case
provided.
Benjamin Wecker appointed overseer of the road in room of Richard
Bohannon the ensuing year.
Nicholas Naull records his mark a Swallow fork in the right ear and a
Swallow fork in the left, and his Brand N.
John Booker records his mark a Crop and Slit and an under bit in the
right Ear and a Crop in the left ear.
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow.
Tuesday morning May 12th 1778.
Court met. Present: Jeduthan
Harper, Thomas Chapman, Abner Hill, Esquires.
Pg. 137
Thomas Brooks appointed Guardian to Sarah, Joab and John Brooks orphans
of Joab Brooks dec’d he giving Bond with Thomas Brooks Jun'r and Samuel Brooks
in £1000 each.
Deed from William Copland Sen’r to William Branton proved by Thomas
Branton.
Henry Crutchfield, Alexander Clark and John Birdsong or any two of them
be appointed to Settle and divide the Estate of John Cook dec’d,
James Christian appointed Constable in the room of Bias Rogers the
ensuing year.
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Thomas Griffis Esq’r............. 1.
James Sellers Esq’r................ 2.
Joseph Brantley Esq’r............ 3.
John Birdsong Esq’r.............. 4.
John Thompson Esq’r.............5.
John Naull Esq’r.....................6.
Thomas Chapman Esq’r..........7.
Thomas Hill Esq’r...................8.
The Justices appointed to take the Inventorys as above be appointed to
administer the Oaths to the people
pg. 142
in general in their respective districts and make a list of all those
who refuse to take the same.
Deed from John Berry to Frances Berry, ack’d. An Acc’t of the Estate of
Joab Brooks dec’d returnd, Ordinary Lycence granted to Zachariah Hannan upon
his giving Bond.
Isaiah Hogan Esq’r Sheriff encerd into Bond with Wm. Clark, Robert
Rutherford and Elisha Cain.
John Thompson Esq’r Register of this County enterd inco Bond with John
Montgomry and Ambrose Ramsey.
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow morning.
Court met. Present: Robert
Rutherford, Mathew Jones, Joseph Brantly.
Charles Morgan appointed overseer of the road from the Court house to
the 7. Islands in the room of James George.
Pg. 143
George Dismukcs appointed overseer of the road in the room of Charles
Morgan.
Stephen Pace Overseer of the road towards Rockey river, with the hands
belonging to said road which are liable to work under him, Clear one half of
the river Called Rockey River and make the same passable and that John Burns
the overseer of the sd. road on the opposite side with the hands liable to work
under him. Clear out and make the other half the Road over the said river
passable.
A Copy of the Verdict of the Jury appointed to determine Concerning a
Certain Caveat Enterd by Alex’r Clark against James Massey Guardian of David
Poe be made out and deliverd to the said Alexander Clark in whose favour the
Verdict was given in order that he may proceed as the law directs.
The order of the last Court for appointing a Jury to lay out a road
from out of the road that leads to Williams’s ferry, from
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Deed from Willian Miles to Conner Dow proved by John Thompson.
Ansell Melton appointed Guardian to Jesse Brown & Ambrose Brown, he
having given bond with Robert Patterson and John Thomas in £100, each Guardianship.
Easter Pue, a poor woman be recommonded to the General assembly as a
person proper to be Exempt: from the payment of Taxes for the future.
Ann Mann orphan of Ann Mann be bound to Mary Dillard wife of John
Dillard ’till lawfull age to learn the business of a Spinstress she being now
Six years and four months old.
Administration on the Estate of Lawrence Strother dec’d granted to
Elizabeth Scrother she having given Bond with Joseph Brantley in £100.
An Inventory of the Estate of Lawrence Strother dec’d returnd.
The perishable Estate of Lawrence Strocher dec’d be sold by the
Sheriff.
Pg. 150
John Morphis qualified as deputy Sheriff for the County.
Robert Handcock took the Oath of allegiance to this State in due form.
Bill of Sale from Lawrence Strother to Laurence Strother Jun’r proved
by Joseph Brantley.
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow.
Tuesday morning Court met.
Present: Jeduthan Harper, John Nall, John Thompson, John Montgomry,
Esquires.
A road be laid out the best way from Orange County line near Henry
Beazleys down by Gray Barbys crossing the North East branch of Newhope above
the mouth, and from thence near Archibald Cains into the road that leads by
Robert Cobbs to Ackinses ferry on Cape fear and any twelve of the following
persons be a Jury to lay out the same - Presley George, Henry Beazley, Lewis
Wimberly, Jacob Wimberly, John Little, Elisha Cain, Gray Bazby, Dunkin
Bohannon, Elliot Bohannon, John Pitts Sen’r, Wm. Cain, John Gregory, Charles
Medearis, Mathew Davis, Henry Kelley, Francis Sypart Sen’r, John Dockery and
James Christian, Jun’r.
Pg. 151
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow.
Wednesday morning Court met.
Present: Robert Rutherford, John Thompson, John Nall, Joseph Brantley,
Esq’rs,
An additional account of the Estate of John Brown dec’d returnd by
Isaiah Hogan.
Isaiah Hogan Esq’r Treasurer for this County enterd into Bond with
Roger Griffith his Sec’y.
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Deed from Benjamin Watts & wife to Mathew Ramsey ack’d.
The following persons be added to and work on the road whereof Morgan
Mintor is overseer Viz. Richard Holden, James Holden & William Lepperd.
An account of the Settlement of the Estate of John Cook dec’d returnd.
The order of last Court for laying out aroad from Mathew Drakes old
Store to the County line be renewd and that any twelve of the following persons
be a Jury to lay the same out Viz. Joseph Brantley, Abner Hill, Isaac Mathis,
Henry Braswell, John Chapman, Joseph Avent, Richard Bohannon, John Wommock,
Frederick Cobb, John Burt Sen’r, William Ragland, Moses Durden,
Pg. 152
John Avent, Thomas Griffis, Richard Worthen, David Chapman Jr.,
Benjamin Chapman, Thomas Patridge, Burwell Williams and Phillip Jane.
The following Gentlemen be recommended to the General assembly as
persons properly qualified to be added to and put into the Commission of the
Peace, to wit, Elisha Cain, Joshua Rosser, James Crutchfield and William
Kinchen.
George Herndon appointed Coronor in room of Zachariah Harman who
resigns.
James Thackston Esq’r have leave to turn the main road that leads from
Hillsborough to Cross creek by his plantation, ‑ a small distance on the West
side the same instead of where it now runs.
Frances Watts the feme Covert in the Conveyance from Benjamin Watts to
Mathew Ramsey came before John Thompson Esq’r and relinquished her right of
dower.
On Suggestion of Gideon Goodwin that he had had possession and actually
improved a parcel of unappropriated land in the County of Chatham, and that a
Certain John Gregory clandestinly enterd and obtaind an order of Survey of the
said land and that the Surveyor of the said County has in obedience to the said
order Surveyed the same. It is therefore ordered by the said Court on motion of
the said Goodwin
Pg. 153
by John Kinchin Esq’r his attorney, that the said Survey shall forbear
to transmit his warrant or order & plot of Survey to the Secretarys Office,
and that all further proceedings stop untill the said Goodwins & the said
Gregorys claims to the said land be heard and determind by a Jury so that the
said Goodwin prosecutes his claim by the first day of January next.
On Suggestion of Conner Dowd on behalf of Benjamin Levy, and Ely Doty,
orphans, that a Certain Joseph Edmondson has enterd a Certain parcel of Vacant
& unappropriated land in this County.
It is ordered that all further proceedings stop untill the said Conner
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Michael Welsh a poor aged & infirm man be recommended to the
general assembly as a person proper to be exempt from paym’t of Taxes.
Joseph Richardson a poor aged & infirm man be recommended to the
General assembly as a person proper to be exempt from paym’t of Taxes.
Thomas Braxton & Francis Dorsee be find £3 each for not attending as Jurors at the
last Court.
.
John Philip Hartsoe be excused for non attending as a Juror last Court
he having made sufficient reasons.
Pg. 156
James George appointed overseer of the road in room of Charles Morgan
from the Court house to the Seven Islands.
David Sellers appointed Constable the ensuing year in district #2.
Benjamin Chapman appointed Constable the ensuing Year in district #1.
The following persons appointed to serve as Jurors at the next Sup’r
Court for the district of Hillsborough on the first day of October to wit, Wm.
Clark(marked out), Mial Scurlock, Henry Crutchfield, William Ragland (marked
out), Mathew Jones, and Francis Drake (as Grand Jurors) and Joshua Rosser,
Christopher Kirksey, John Hatley Sen’r and William Daniel, as Petit Jurors.
William Dowdy appointed overseer of the road from the Iron works to
Cape fear road and that the following persons work under him thereon Viz.
Martin Kendrick, Kenich McKensey, John McIntire, John Mayberry, James Mcdonald,
Peter Sinclair, John McLane and one hand from James Kendrick.
Zachariah Hannan & Mathew Jones appointed to settle and devide the
Estate of James Stewart dec’d in room of those heretofore appointed.
Hance Black find five pds. for a Contempt offerd this Court.
Pg. 157
The following persons appointed to serve as Jurors at the next Court
Viz. Hance Black, James Herndon, John Pile Jurn’r, Thomas Graves, Edmond
Waddill, Edward Teague Jun’r, Daniel Brown., George Hendry, William Graves,
Isaac Kirksey, Wm, Poe Jun’r, Gilbert Patterson, Thomas Beal, Thomas Dowdy,
William Dowdy, Gray Barby, Thomas Brooks, Mark Brooks, Benjamin Wales, James
George, William Petty, Benjamin Harris, John Chapman, Reubin Landrum, Samuel
Temple, Jonathan Barns, Edward Edwards, Thomas West (dry creek), David Mattox
& Abraham Womock.
Janes Herndon, John Pile Jun’r, Thomas Graves, John Lambert, Edmund
Waddell, Edward Teague Jun’r & William Daniel be summond to appear at next
Court to shew Cause if any they have why they should not be find £3 each for not attending at this court as
Jurors.
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Mathew Davis records his mark a Crop slit & half moon in the right,
and two half moons in the left Ear.
William Davis’s Mark a Crop & slit and half moon in the left, &
two half moons & a hole in the right Ear.
Pg. 158
Acquilla Cavenah records his mark a Crop and Slit: in the left ear and
Swallow fork in the right Ear.
Acquila Covenah records his Brand thus 30.
James Williams Esq’r find 5 pds. for a Contempt offerd this Court.
Joel Lawhorn appointed Constable the ensuing Year in district #5.
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow.
Friday morning Court met.
Present: Robert Rutherford, John Ramsey, John Nall, Richard Kennon,
Esq’rs.
The Sheriff summons Jurys in the following Caveats:
Martin Kendrick against John Wilcox, 640 acres.
William Graves, against John Wilcox, 640 acres.
James Petty against Richard Drake, 40 acres.
Archibald Cain against Mark Patterson 600 acres.
Philip Herrin against John Lutrell 400 acres.
Isaac Brooks against John Lutrell, 400 acres.
John Tomlinson against Obediah Bryant, 200 acres.
John Tomlinson against Amos Hurley 400 acres.
Isaac Brooks against John Wilcox, 640 acres.
Robert Johnston against Joseph John Alston, ___(blank In orig. book).
Christopher Kirksey against Isaiah Hogan 300 acres.
James Williams against John Wilcox, 100 acres.
Lewis Wimberly against Gray Barby, 160 acres.
Pg. 159
John Horniday appointed overseer of the road from rocky river to mud
lick Creek.
Jesse Johnston appointed overseer of the road from mudlick Creek to the
County line.
John Wilson appointed overseer of the road from Loves Creek to the
County line. '
James Nolabay appointed Constable in district #6.
Pg. 160
The Sheriff summons a Jury in the following Caveat to wit, William
Stewart Jun’r against Henry Cook for 100 acres.
An account Current of the Estate of Stephen Poe dec’d return’d by
Robert Rutherford Executor.
Deed from John Stewart and wife to Charles Stewart proved by James
George & feme privately examind before Robery Ruyherford Esq’r
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Solomon Cox & Hugh Morphet, who have
refused to take the Oaths of allegeance to this State be declared to become
expressly under the act of assembly, & depart this State within Sixty days
from this 14th day of August 1778.
The Cloathing to be found by the different Companies in this County be
proportion’d as follows.
Hatts Linnen
Cloth Shoes
Stockings
Alexander Clarks Comp’y 5 20 10 10 pr 10 pr.
Abner Hills 4 16
8 8 8
John Nall’s
4 16 8 8 8
William Golston’s 4 18 8 8 8
Thomas Hills
4 18 8 8 8
Presley George’s 4 18 8 8 8
John Birdsong’s 3 12 6 6 6
James Kendrick’s 6 24 12 12 12
Joseph Crump’s 2 8 4 4 4
Edward Edwards’ 5 20
10 10 10
James Herndon’s 3 12 6 6 6
Josiah Rogers’s 4 16 8 8 8
Pg. 161
John McEver(Granvllle) who is returnd as a person that refused to take
the Oaths of allegiance to this State, depart this State within Sixty days from
this 14th day of August 1778.
Zachariah Harman appointed as Trustee for the County of Chatham upon
his giving Bond of £2000.
Court adjournd.
Pg. 162
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. At a
County Court of pleas and quarter Sessions and held for the County of Chatham
at the Courthouse thereof on the second monday in November on the ninth day of
the month in the third Year of the Independence of this State Anno Domini 1778.
Present: Jeduthan Harper, John Birdsong, John Thompson, Esq’r.
Bill of Sale from Zachariah Martin to Edward Teague Sen'r proved by
Phillip White.
Deed from Joseph Moore to Joseph John Alston proved by John Hurley.
Deed from Joseph Moore to Joseph John Alston proved by John Hurley.
Deed from Joshua Hadley to Joseph Moore ack’d.
James Herndon & Edward Waddill be excused for not attending as
Jurors last Court.
Joseph Griffon appointed overseer of the road in room of Harberd Haynes
from the 7 Islands to Cyparts Bridge.
Pg. 163
The Grand Jury sworn
as follows. Viz.
Gray Barby forem’n, Hance Black, Gilbert Patterson, Thomas Beal,
Thomas Dowdy, William
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Dowdy, James George, William Petty, John
Chapman, Reubin Landrum, Samuel Temple, Thomas West, James Petty, John Petty
and James Crow.
William Daniel and John Lambert be excused for not attending as Jurors
last Court.
Joseph Hackney appointed overseer of the road from his Spring into the
road leading to the Courthouse in the room of John Stewart.
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow.
Tuesday morning Court met.
Present: Jeduthan Harper, Richard Kennon, James Sellers, John Thompson,
Esquires.
Deed from John Booker to William Black proved by James Sellars.
William Black records his mark a Crop in the right ear, and a slit in
the left Ear, WM his brand.
Deed from John Hogan to Daniel Owen ack’d.
Pg.l64
Daniel Owen records his mark a Swallow fork in the right ear and a
Swallow fork and two nicks under the left.
Deed from Thomas Mathis to Thomas Patridge proved by Abner Hill.
Deed from Levy Murphrey & John Murphrey to Archibald Cain proved by
Elisha Cain.
William Green have lycence to keep an ordinary at his now dwelling
house in this County he having given bond with Henry Bray.
Deed from Thomas Thornton to James Williams proved by Mial Scurlock,
Court adjournd ’till tomorrow.
Wednesday Morning Court met.
Present: Richard Kennon, John Thompson, Abner Hill, Esq’rs.
Pg. l65
Daniel McKinsie appointed overseer of the road from Rigdons ferry on
Deep river to the County line.
Thomas Taylor appointed overseer of the road from Bear Creek to Rigdons
ferry in the room of Thomas Beal.
Account of Sales of the Estate of Lawrence Strother dec’d recurn’d.
Administration on the Estate of John Brown dec’d granted to Thomas Brown he
having given bond with Abner Hill and George Herndon in £1000.
Deed from Richard Cheek to Ebenezer Fulsom proved by William Rand
Esq’r. Deed from Robert Patterson to Joseph Stewart proved by William Malone.
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Bias Rogers appointed overseer of the road in the room Archibald Cain.
Lewis Parker appointed overseer of the road in room of Herberd Haynes.
Pg. 169
Thomas Addoms appointed overseer of the road in room of Sion Rogers.
Deed from William Alston to John Auld proved by Bromfield Ridley Esq’r.
(NOTE: This entry marked out.)
Ambrose Ramseys Entry allow’d & Certified by the Court for 640
acres of land on Deep river, Novem’r 11th 1778.
The following persons appointed a Jury or any twelve of them to lay out
a road the best way from the Iron works to Cumberland line Viz, James Kendrick,
John Thompson, Samuel Temple, William Daniel, William Barber Sen’r, John
Wilkins, Jonathan Barnes, Nathan’l Powell, Thomas Beal, Christopher Smith,
Thomas Dowdy, William Dowdy, Gilbert Patterson, John Montgomry and John Wilcox.
John Auld allowd 20 pds. for services in making out the lists of Taxes
for the Year 1778.
The following persons be summon’d by the Sheriff to appear at the next
Court to shew Cause why they should not be find £3
each for not attending as Jurors at the last Count Viz. Edward Teague Jun’r,
Daniel Brown, Thomas Brooks and David Mattox.
Pg. 170
The entrytaker of this county make out his warrant to Joseph Kirk for
his entry agreeable to the unds (scratched out in orig. book.) in the Verdict
of the Jury specified, against John Burns, returnd August Court 1778.
The fine of £3 be Confirmd
& Execution issued against Edward Teague Jun’r for not attending as a
Juror.
The following persons appointed to serve as Jurors next Court Viz.
Elisha Cain, Presley George, George Harland, Aaron Harland, Daniel Brown,
Jonathan Barnes, John Wilkie, Isaac Brooks, Thom’s Brooks. Jun’r, Richard Lane,
Benjamin Watts, Henry Bray Jun’r, John McCaslin, John Baulding, Peter Sinclair,
Thomas Taylor, James Stewart, Edmund Waddill, William Clark, Thomas Roberson,
William Poe Jun’r, George Dismukes, Spencer Stewart, Zachariah Harman, William
Dillard, Benjamin Harris, David Mattox, Robert Wallace, Burwell Williams and
James Hassey.
Court adjournd.
Abner Hill appointed overseer of the road laid off last Court from
Hathew Drakes Score to little lick Creek and Henry Braswell appointed overseer
from little lick Creek to the County line.
Entered before the Court adjournd.
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in the room of it.
Pg. 173
Thomas Gregory’s Mark, Crop & Slit In the right car, and a hole
& underkeel in the left.
Thomas Patteshall records his mark, two Swallow forks & two
underkeels.
The Grand Jury are as follows Viz. William Clarke, foreman, Joseph
Kirk, Daniel Brown, John Wilkey, Thomas Brooks, Peter Sinclare, Thomas Taylor,
James Stewart, Edm’d Waddell, Thos. Robertson, William Poe, George Dismucks,
Spencer Stewart, James Massey and Burwell Williams.
Court adjourned ’till Tomorrow Morning.
Tuesday Court met. Present:
Jeduthan Harper, Abner Hill, John Thompson, Esq’rs.
Joseph John Alston exempted from paying a four fold tax on £2910 having rendered an Inventory of sd.
Money in Halifax County.
Thomas Braxton’s four fold tax be remitted and a single tax be paid in
room of it.
Thomas Brooks Sen’r be exempt from the penalties incured for not
attending last Court as a Juror.
Pg. 174
Christopher Kirksey, Executor of the Estate of Robert Stedy dec’d
exhibited his accounts and there appears to be a ballance due to the sd.
Orphan.
Benjamin Chapman appointed Overseer of the Road from Mathew Drakes to
little lick Creek in the room of Abner Hill.
Deed from William Griffin to Joel Brazeal ack’d.
William Abbott appointed Overseer of the Road in the room pf John Shepheard,
from Stinking Crick to the fork of the road near Deep River.
Deed from Thomas Davis to Gedion Goodwin proved by James Williams.
The Will of Jeremiah Piggott Dec’d was exhibited and proved by Susannah
Kemp and Evidence thereto.
William Merritt’s four fold tax be remitted and he pay a single one in
the room thereof.
Gray Barbee allowed Thirty one Shill. and four pence for his attendance
6 Days in the Court of Oyer at Hillsborough in June 1777.
Pg. 175
Mr. John Auld, Mr. John Birdsong & Alex’r Clarke appointed to
settle and divide the Estate of Simon Poe Dec’d.
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John Avent have leave to ferry over Cape fare river at the place called
Braswells ferry & receive for a Wagon & Team two Dollars, a Cart one
Dollar, a man and horse two Shills. & foot passenger one shill. The sd.
Avent first entering into bond with Security.
Jeremiah Roland & Rebecca Roland two children of William Roland
Dec’d be bound unto John Roe until the boy arives to the age of Twenty one
Years & the Girl to the age of eighteen ‑ the sd. Roe first entering
into bond with security. The boy being
10 years old at this time, and the Girl 8 Years.
Court adjourned ‘till Tomorrow.
Court Met. Present: John Nall,
John Thompson, Joseph Brantley, Esq’rs.
Pg. 178
John Wilkins be fined for not keeping the part of the Road on Deep
river he is overseer of in good repair.
The following hands work on the road leading from the Court house to
the middle of the seven Islands on Haw River, to wit, James George, James
Bank’s, Aggu Arrington’s, Tho’s Arrington’s, Rich’d Rendles, William Sanders,
Younger Oneals, Benj’n Hogwood’s, James Prince’s, John Petty, Reuben Potty’s,
Spencer Stewart’s, Jos. Stewart’s and William Petty’s Jack, Mathew Dunkin &
John Dunkin’s & Geo. Herndon’s under William Dillard who is Overseer of the
same.
George Daniel appointed Overseer of the Road leading from Indian Creek
to Cumberland line in the room of John Wilkins.
Rich’d Kennon Esq’r have leave to build a Mill on Rocky River on the
sd. Kennons own Land.
The Sheriff of the County advertise at the most Publick places in the
County, that on the 10th March next the Inhabitants of the County are desired
to meet at the Courthouse of sd. County to choose two Burges & one Senator
to represent them in the next Gen’1 assembly of this State and that he summon
John Auld, Rich’d Kennon and John Mongomery Esq’rs to superintend the sd.
Election.
A road be laid out from the Quaker road at the Ore hill by the furnice,
the best way to the forge on Deep River, and that the following persons be a
Jury to lay off the said road to wit, Balaam Thompson, Isaac Brooks, John Na’l,
Wili’m Graves, Thomas Graves, Henry Welsh, Walter Welsh, George Henry, Tho’s
Beal, Christopher Smith, Tho’s Brooks Jun’r, Rich’d Lane, Elisha Hunter, John
Wilcox, Rich’d Taylor & Thomas Taylor.
Pg. 179
A Ded. Potestatum be issued to Caswell County to take the Deposition of
John Lea Esq’r in the suit Rich’d Kennon vs Travis Harper.
Daniel Brown appointed Overseer of the road from Bear Creek to Deep
river at the Iron works.
Mr. John Wilcox’s fourfold tax for the Year 1778 be remitted and that
the collector to collect a single tax on the sum of £2842 only.
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The order of the Court be renewed for laying out a road from Orange
County line near Henry Beazley’s down by Gray Barbee’s, crossing the North East
branch of new Hope, above the mouth, and from thence near Arch’d Cains into the
road that leads by Rob’t Cobbs to Adkins ferry on Cape fare, and that any
twelve of the following Persons be a Jury to lay off the same (to wit) Presley
George, Henry Beasley, Lewis Wimberly, Jacob Wimberly, John Little, Elisha
Cain, Gray Barbee, Dunkin Bohannon, Giliott Bohannon, John Pitts Sen’r, William
Blyth, John Gregory, Charles Madaris, Mathew Davis, Henry Kelly, Francis
Cypart, John Dokarcy, James Christian, Gedion Goodwin, Isom Rogers, Byass
Rogers, Sion Rogers, John Hattley, Thomas Gregory, & Thomas Cypart.
The Collector in District No. 8 be directed not to collect Ben Landrums
four fold tax for the year 1778, amounting to £459.
Pg. 180
On complaint of John Wilcox, the Dam on Deep river called Rigdons Dam,
is a nuisance by overflowing his mill and destroying the ford at the Gulf, and
that John Mongomery, John Thompson, Samuel Temples, Balaam Thompson and Isaac
Brooks Esquires inquire into the sd. Complaint, and if they find sd. Dam to be
a Nuisance, that they direct Stephen Rigdon to remove the same before the next
County Court.
Court adjourned for one Hour.
Present: Jos. Brantley, Jno. Thompson & Jno. Nall Esquires.
Ambrose Ramsey Esq’r have leave to resign his Commission of entry taker
and that John Ramsey Esq’r be appointed to the sd. Commission.
Court adjourn’d ’till Tomorrow.
Court met. Present: Rich’d
Kennon, John Auld & John Ramsey, Esq’rs.
Pg. 181
The following persons summoned as Jurors to attend the next Sup’r Court
to be held for Hillsborough District, to wit, Rich’d Bohannon, Burwell
Williams, Samuel Temple, Thomas Beal(marked out), Elisha Cain, John Hatley
Sen’r, Gedion Goodwin, George Hendry & Zach’y Harmon. The following persons summoned to attend at
the next Court to be held for the County of Chatham to wit, Elisha Cain (marked
out), Thomas Beal, Gray Barbee, James Bell, John Tomlinson, Rob’t Marsh, Tho’s
West, Francis Drake, Elisha Hunter, Tho’s Blackstone, Jos. Crump, William
Lassiter, James Petty, James George, John McCassell, George Heredon, Ambrose
George, Tho’s Patridge Sen’r, Rich’d Minter, Jos. Avent, William Griffin,
Rich’d Drake, William Petty, Luke Bynum, Jacob Flowers, Joshua Rosser, James
Crow Sen’r, Herculas Henderson, & Mark Brooks,
Court adjourned for one Hour.
Court met. Present: Rich’d
Kennon, Alex’r Clarke & John Ramsey, Esq’rs.
The following Justices appointed to take the list of Taxables the
ensuing Year:
Thos. Griffis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . No. 1.
James Sellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 2.
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Jos. Brantley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Alex’r Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 4.
John Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 5.
Balaalm Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.
John Nall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 7.
J. Luttrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 8.
pg. 182
Elisha Cain a Commissioner for letting Newhope Bridge reported that he
had employed Workmen to build the same.
Edw’d Teague Jun’r and Daniel Brown’s fine of £3 each for not attending as Jurors last Court
be confirmed.
Morgan Minter, David Maddox & Rich’d Holden appointed Patrollers
for District No. 4 & 3.
James Herndon, William Cage, Josiah Rogers and John Luttrell (marked
out) appointed Patrollers for District No. 8.
Gray Barbee, Thomas Gregory, & Byass Rogers appointed Patrollers
for District No. 2.
Henry Beazley appointed Overseer of the Road in room of Gray Barbee.
James George’s four fold tax be remitted and the Sheriff is not to
collect any tax of him at all.
Court adjourn’d.
Pg. 183
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. At a
County Court of pleas and quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of
Chatham at the Court house thereof on the Second Monday in May on the 10th day
of the month, Anno Dom. 1779.
Present: Richard Kennon, Joseph Brantley, John Thompson, Esquires.
Deed from George Patterson to John Cooker proved by Benjamin Bishopp.
The Will of Thomas Andrews dec’d proved by Nathaniel Powell and Charles
White. Susannah Andrews & John
Thompson the Exors. qual’d.
John McBay appointed overseer of the road in room of John Poe the
ensuing Year.
Pg. 184
The grand Jury sworn as follows, to wit, Joshua Rosser foremen, John
Tommerlin, Joseph Crump, James George, James Petty, Ambrose George, Thomas
Partridge, Joseph Avent, William Petty, Luke Bynum, Jacob Flowers, James Crow
Sen’r, Mark Brooks, Herculis Henderson & Thomas Beal.
The order for laying out a road from Orange County line near Henry
Beazleys down by Gray Barbys crossing the northeast branch of Newhope above the
mouth & from thence near Arch’d Cains into the road that leads by Robert
Cobbs to Atkinsons ferry on Capefear be renewed and
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Roger Griffich & James Sellars, Esquires.
Pg. 199
Deed from Thomas Roberson to Richard Haley proved by John Auld.
William Hatley being bound to appear at this Court to answer upon
suspicion of passing Counterfeit money, the Court adjudge that the said Wm.
Hatley be committed to the publick Goal for this district of Hillsbo.,
therefore the Sheriff summon a Sufficient Guard to convey him Safely to sd.
Goal. Zach’a Harman, Jed’n Harper,
James Scurlock and Daniel Booker Evidences bound in £2000 each.
Administration on the Estate of Laban Ellis dec’d granted to Anica
Ellis she giving bond with Jeduthan Harper & John Hogan in £1000.
Thomas Sypart alloud 153 pds, for building a bridge over Newhope Creek.
Deed from William Dillard to John Dillard ack’d.
Pg. 200
Court adjourn'd till tomorrow.
Thursday morning Court met.
Present: John Thompson, John Nall, James Sellars, William Kinchen,
Esquires Justices.
An account Current of the Estate of Solomon Terrell dec’d returned.
Sarah Roland orphan of William Roland dec’d be bound to Thomas Robinson
and Elizabeth his wife ’till she arrives to the age of 18 years being three
Years old last March, to learn the business of a Spinstress.
Pg. 201
Benjamin Brantley, John Hinter and Britain Drake appointed patrolers
the ensuing Year in district No. 3.
Any twelve of the following persons be a Jury to lay out a road from
the Oar hill down by the furnace ‑ down to the Iron works on Deep river
Viz. John Wilcox, Stephen Powell, John Poe, William Duncan, John Bryant,
Absolam Bryant, Christopher Smith, Thomas Taylor, Richard Taylor, Henry Welsh,
Richard Gregory, Isaac Brooks, Balaam Thompson, John Brewer, William Brewer,
and Daniel Brown.
In the suit James Blyth against Christopher Kirksey The following Jury
sworn to wit. Gray Barby, Thomas Blaxton, Henry Pickard. Richard Bohannon,.
Reubin Landrun, William Cage, William England, Wm. Riddle, Ambrose Edwards,
Thomas Robinson, Henry Braswell and Joseph Stewart.
Court adjourn’d ’till tomorrow.
Friday morning Court met.
Present: James Sellars, John Nall, Richard Kennon, Roger Griffith,
Esquires Justices.
The following persons appointed assessors the ensuing Year in districts
No. 1 & 2 Viz. James Sellars, Wm. Ragland and Isaiah Hogan.
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Pg. 202
The following assessors be in No. 3 & 4, Roger Griffith, Zachariah
Harman & Robert Mash.
The following assessors appointed in No. 5 & 6, John Montgomry,
Henry Bray and John Naul.
The following assessors appointed in No. 7 and 8, Isaac Brooks, Balam
Thompson, and William Kenchen.
A power of Attorney from John Harrington to John Birdsong, proved by
Tho’s Scurlock.
The following persons appointed to serve at the next Sup’r Court as
Jurors Viz. Elisha Cain, Zach’a Harman, Joshua Rosser, George Henry, Wm.
Daniel, Jacob Flowers, Rich’d Minter & Wm. Petty.
The following persons appointed to serve as Jurors at the next Courtl
viz. Rich’d Drake, George Dismukes, John Wilkins, Christ’r Smith, Henry Fields Jun’r,
Henry Cook, Thomas Cook Jun’r, Andrew Heading, John Copland, Mathew Jones,
Presley George, Edwd Edwards, James Kirby, Wm. Graves, George Daniel, Rich’d
Straughn, James Petty, John Tomerlinson, James George, Ambrose George, Joseph
Avent, James Stewart, Luke Bynum, Herculis Henderson, Thomas Beal, James Bell,
Robert Hash, Geo. Herndon and Joseph Crimp.
Pg. 203
James Ray appointed overseer of the road from Harlands Creek to
Landrums Creek and that the following persons work on the same: Zach’a Martin, Malachi
Fike, Thomas Copland, John Rosson, Elijah Fike, John Copland, Benj’n Harris,
Henry Bagley, Reubin Landrum, Benj’n Posey, Ann Coplands hands.
Wm. Kinchen appointed overseer of the road laid off from Landrums Creek
to Doctor McCarols.
Drewry Banks an inhabitant of this County motiond to have the following
entry made, he having had a fight lately with one James Roe had the misfortune
in this engagement to have his right ear bit off by the said Roe, therefore the
same be admitted to the record of this Court.
John Williams one of the Executors of Michael Williams dec’d was qual’d
to Execute the Will of Said Deceas’d.
Court adjournd.
Last page or back of book‑Sarah Holland bound Aug’t Court 1779 to
Tho’s Robinson being 3 years old March proceeding.
James Webster to James Younger.
Nancy Roland Bound to Jos. Hackney May Court 1779. Abraham Roland to
Rich’d Minter.......Do.
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