December 1759 term

Day not given in the source

• Court in sessionThe December court opened at Corbin Town.
• Deed provedDeed, Richard Braswell to David Mims.
• Estate accountThe court ordered Robert Melton’s perishable estate sold.
• Official appointedWilliam Churton was recommended as public surveyor.
• Official appointedJames Watson produced his commission as Orange County entry taker.
• Road orderJohn Douglass and James Barnhill became road overseers from the courthouse to Pine ford on Haw River.
• Road orderGeorge Finley became road overseer from John Roberson’s to the county line.
• Road orderGeorge Adams became road overseer from Henderson’s Creek toward Peter King’s.
• Tavern licensePeter Noey’s ordinary license was renewed.
• Deed provedDeed.
• Deed provedLot in Corbintown, William Reed to Walter Ashmore.
• Deed provedDeed.
• Other businessPlunkett Ballard presented orphan Sarah’s complaint concerning her residence with Thomas King; the court summoned John King.
• Livestock markSamuel Money and William Churton registered their marks.
• Deed provedDeed.
• Deed provedDeed.
• Estate accountThe complaint against Susannah Fooshee as Charles Fooshee’s executrix was dismissed.
• State caseJohn Dowell was to testify against James Espey and John Wood concerning false money; John Wood was discharged.
• Road orderA jury was appointed for the county-line road near Pinson’s ferry to John Cunningham’s road; Daniel Allen became overseer.
• SuitNicholas Perkins brought a debt claim against Joseph Dolittle.
• SuitNathaniel Cary brought a petition against James Espey.
• SuitJames and Nath. Cary petitioned against John Slater.
• SuitJames Cary brought a debt claim against William Howlett.
• SuitJames Cary brought a debt claim against William Stroud.
• SuitJames Cary brought a debt claim against Thomas Hughs.
• SuitJames Cary brought a debt claim against William Cox.
• SuitNathaniel Cary brought a debt claim against William Birk.