February 1798 term

Day not given in the source

• Court in sessionThe county court opened its term; the attendance list was absent.
• JuryThe court recorded James Piles, Wm Bowles Jr, Joseph Tate and 27 others for jury service.
• JuryThe court recorded John Taylor, Edward Harris, John Warren and 12 others for jury service.
• Constable appointedReuben Holt was sworn into office.
• State caseThe court fined jurors James Piles, Joseph Tate, John Ray and 7 others for nonattendance.
• JuryThe court excused Thornberry Anderson and Wm Turner because they were not freeholders, and also excused Jehu Hall.
• State caseThe court fined Samuel Scott, Thomas Horn and Wm Dosset for failing to attend as additional jurors.
• County businessThe court scheduled pending appeals for the next day and directed future appeals to follow docket order.
• Will provedWill of George Holt, proved by William Rainey.
• Deed provedDeed, Absalom Lea to Mills Wells, proved by Wm Muzzall.
• Deed provedDeed, Michael Shoftner to Frederick Shoftner, proved by Michael Shoftner.
• Deed provedDeed, Peter Hamlin to Gabriel Murphy, proved by William Murphey.
• Deed provedDeed, James Warren to Bossel Warren, proved by Wm Muzzall.
• Deed provedDeed, Gabriel Murphey to Bossel Warren, proved by Wm Muzzall.
• Deed provedDeed, James Lea to Absalom Lea, proved by Wm Muzzall.
• Deed provedDeed, William Hargis to William Muzzal, proved by John Compton.
• Deed provedDeed, Henry Kime to John Noe, proved by Isaac Patterson.
• Deed provedDeed, Jarrell Burrow to David Thrownberry, proved by Isaac Patterson.
• Deed provedDeed, David Thrownberry to James Wier, proved by Isaac Patterson.
• Deed provedDeed, John Noe to James Rivers, proved by Isaac Patterson.
• Deed provedDeed, Andrew Murdock to Amos Phelps, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Frederick Peck to Wm Whitted, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, James Love to Wm Faucett, proved by Wm Boyle.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Love to Wm Faucett, proved by Wm Boyle.
• Deed provedDeed, Samuel Thompson to Caleb Simmons, proved by Wm Faucett.
• Deed provedLease, William Courtney to J Christmas, proved by Henry Thompson Jr.
• Deed provedDeed of Trust, Bryson Dobbins to John Casey & Thomas Scott, proved by Wm Duffy.
• Deed provedDeed, Ludwick Albright to George Albright, proved by Benja Rainey.
• Deed provedDeed, Ludwick Albright to Daniel Albright, proved by Benja Rainey.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Lewis to Fred Peck, proved by W, Williams.
• Deed provedDeed, James Andrews to Wm McCanless, proved by James Baldridge.
• Estate accountAfter Sterling Harris reported Rachel Jamison’s death, the court ordered the remaining Wm Jamison estate sold under his will.

27 February 1798

• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Jno Thompson and Wm Lytle present.
• State caseThe court remitted jury nonattendance fines for John Ray, Michael Shoftner, Martin Shoftner and Fred Shoftner.
• SuitRobert Carson recovered damages and costs against Wm Fitch on appeal.
• SuitWm Dosset recovered slander damages and costs against William Ansley after default; the court issued a rule concerning a new trial.
• SuitSamuel Hill recovered damages and costs against Henry Thompson Sr; the court granted an appeal subject to filed reasons.
• State caseThe court ordered Alexander Montgomery and James Grimes jailed without bail until noon the next day for a disturbance and contempt in its presence.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Watters to Alexander D Moore, proved by Sam’l Benton.
• Will provedWill of John Fann, proved by John Walker, Mack Fann & William Dodd.
• Deed provedDeed, Jno Fann to John Walker, proved by Mack Fann.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Pendergrass to John Walker, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Daniel Stevens to Jesse Nevill, proved by John Wilson.
• Deed provedDeed, Robert Trotter to Jesse Nevill, proved by John Wilson.
• Deed provedDeed, Frances Baldridge to Wm Roark, proved by James Turrentine.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Halliburton to John O'Kelly, proved by Wm O'Kelly.
• Deed provedDeed, Joseph Hall to David Hall, proved by Rich’d Marcom.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas Hall to David Hall, proved by Jno Hust.
• State caseJurors acquitted Francis Rickets; the court charged the unnamed prosecutor with costs.
• State caseJurors convicted Samuel Southerland of assault; the court imposed a fine and custody pending payment of fine and costs.
• JuryThe court recorded Nath’l Carter, Nath’l McLemore, Wm Whithead Sr and 11 others for jury service.
• State caseJurors acquitted Wm Dosset of a misdemeanor; the court charged the unnamed prosecutor with costs.
• Tavern licenseJohn Carrington received permission to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
• State caseJurors convicted Anthony Haston of assault.
• State caseThe court fined Rich’d Fosset for failing to attend as an additional juror.
• State caseJurors convicted Francis Moreland of assault; the court fined him, and an appeal was requested.
• Deed provedDeed, James Coughlin to Joseph Dixon, proved by Augustine Benton.
• Deed provedDeed, James Coughlin to Joseph Dixon, proved by A Benton.
• Deed provedDeed, Nathaniel Christmas to Augustus Benton, proved by Joseph Dixon.
• Deed provedDeed, John Hogan to Matthew McCauley, proved by Wm Andrews.
• Deed provedDeed, James Carrington to Matthew McCauley, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedPower of Attorney, John May to Samuel Southerland, proved by Walter Alves.
• Deed provedDeed, Sam’l Benton to James Coughlin, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, James Coughlin to Wm Duffy, proved by Robert Bell.
• Deed provedDeed, And[rew] Murdock Esq Shff &c to Wm Duffy, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Jno Thompson to James Blair, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Joseph Hodge Shff &c to Samuel Benton, proved by Bryson Dobbins.
• Deed provedDeed, Jo Moore to Wm Strudwick, acknowledged in court.
• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jno Taylor, Wm Strudwick and Jno Thompson present.
• State caseThe court remitted nonattendance fines for James Piles and Wm Lewis.
• Child support orderOn Wm Duffy’s motion, the court ordered reputed father Tho Watts to support Mary McDade’s child through annual payments and provide bond.
• GuardianshipJohn Hodge became guardian for Elizabeth Steel, posting security with Rich’d Christmas and Joseph Baker.
• GuardianshipJohn Hodge became guardian for Mary Steel, posting security with Rich’d Christmas and Joseph Baker.
• GuardianshipJohn Hodge became guardian for Sarah Steel, posting security with Rich’d Christmas and Joseph Baker.
• GuardianshipJohn Hodge became guardian for Joseph Steel, posting security with Rich’d Christmas and Joseph Baker.
• GuardianshipJohn Hodge became guardian for Agnes Steel, posting security with Rich’d Christmas and Joseph Baker.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Sam’l Daniel granted to Jno Daniel; sureties Mann Patterson and Robert T Daniel.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Henry Lloy granted to Margret Lloy; sureties Geo Lloy and Abram Thomas.
• GuardianshipJoseph Baker became guardian of Mary Ray, John Ray’s daughter, and posted bond with Joseph Hodge and Richard Christmas.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Reason Rickets granted to Anthony Rickets.
• Child or servant boundThe court bound James Roach, James Roach’s child, to Wm Murrow.
• Child or servant boundThe court bound Elizabeth Roach, James Roach’s child, to Sam’l Steward.
• Child or servant boundThe court bound Nancy Roach, James Roach’s child, to Wm Bradshaw Jr.
• Child or servant boundThe court bound Drewry Roach, James Roach’s child, to Absalum Roach.
• Child or servant boundThe court bound Green Roach, James Roach’s child, to Wm Roach.
• Child or servant boundThe court apprenticed Isaiah Horniday to Richard Thompson for instruction in blacksmithing.
• Child or servant boundThe court apprenticed Jno Deblin to Robert Thompson for instruction in farming.
• GuardianshipOn Wm Duffy’s motion, the court authorized Mary Councilman to sell part of Jacob Councilman’s land to pay estate debts, after notice.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Adams to Peter Stout, proved by James Neal.
• Deed provedDeed, John Taylor to Wm Lytle, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Chesley Page Patterson to John Moore, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Edward Harris to John Phips, proved by Elias Turner.
• Deed provedDeed, Samuel Daniel to Robert T Daniel, proved by John Daniel.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Hays to George Daniel, proved by Wm Courtney.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Ray short & Wm Ray long & Rachel Chance to James Thompson, proved by James Clendenin.
• Deed provedDeed, Geo Daniel to James Trice, proved by Robert T Daniel.
• Deed provedDeed, Christopher Barbee to Samuel A Holmes, proved by Jno Daniel.
• Deed provedDeed, Nat’l Christmas to Thomas Durham, proved by Henry O'Daniel.
• Deed provedDeed, Jno Boughton & Ann his Wife to Thomas Trice, proved by Leonard Carlton.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas Trice to Leonard Carlton, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Michael Robinson to James Robinson, proved by David Ray.
• Deed provedDeed, P Hodges to Samuel Hayes, proved by John Daniel.
• Deed provedDeed, Jacob Flowers to Christopher Barbey, proved by Jno Sparrow.
• Deed provedDeed, Jacob Flowers to John Sparrow, proved by Christopher Barbee.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, Samuel Daniel to John Daniel, proved by Thomas Trice.
• Deed provedDeed, Samuel Thompson to James Bailey, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Jno Barnwell to Horatio Cope, proved by Richard Cope.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, Sarah Murrell to Robert Tinnen, proved by Thos Armstrong.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas Lynch to David Lynch, proved by Moses Lynch.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, John Taylor to Wm Lytle, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, John Dennis & Mary his wife to Isaac Dennis, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Isaac Dennis & wife to Robert Marley, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, John Nichols to James Ray, proved by James Hart.
• Deed provedDeed, James Watson to Andrew Watson, proved by Hugh Mulhollan Jr.
• Deed provedDeed, Alston Jones to Edward Jones, proved by Edmund Jones.
• Estate accountThe court ordered Wm Trousdale’s sworn inventory of John Trousdale’s estate recorded.
• Estate accountThe court ordered Tho King’s sworn inventory of Geo Sheradon’s estate recorded.
• GuardianshipThos Snipes returned his guardianship account for Peter Willis’s unnamed orphans.
• GuardianshipBenjamin Yeargain returned his guardianship account for Jno Morgan Sr.
• SuitOn Wm Norwood’s motion, Joseph Hamilton obtained judgment against constable Joseph Armstrong and Jno Armstrong for money received through Thomas Cate.
• Deed provedDeed, the Trustees of the University to Christopher Barbee, proved by Samuel Benton.
• Deed provedDeed, the Trustees of the University to Wm Hayes, proved by Samuel Benton.
• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Shepperd, John Rhodes, John Thompson and 5 others present.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Rebecca Hart granted to Stephen Hart; sureties John Faddis and Francis Dunn.
• County businessThe court allowed county trustee David Ray a commission on county funds received and disbursed.
• TaxThe court renewed the previous county tax and added poll, land and town property taxes to pay county court jurors.
• Road orderThe court allowed Tobias Rogers payment for the bridge at Matthew McCauly’s Mill and directed the county trustee to pay.
• County businessThe court reimbursed John Estis for supplies and appointed Wm Lytle, Jno Umstead and Sterling Harris to value his indexing work.
• Official appointedHenry Thompson Jr qualified as county standard keeper with Henry Thompson Sr as approved surety.
• Courthouse and jailThe court allowed public buildings treasurer James Baldridge credit for jail and courthouse repairs.
• Will provedWill of Isaac Forrest, proved by Thornberry Anderson & Phil[em]on Forrest.
• Deed provedDeed, Absalom Tatom to Barnabas O'Farrell, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, George Charles to Conrod Farmer, proved by Leonard Farmer.
• Deed provedDeed, David Hall to James Herndon, proved by Sullivan Leigh.
• Deed provedDeed, Joseph Hart to James Herndon, proved by Thomas Gray.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Burne to Andrew Burne, proved by James Burn.
• Deed provedDeed, James Elliot to Enoch Bradley, proved by John Allison.
• Deed provedDeed, Wm Hall to Joseph Hodge, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, P Hodges to Wm Edwards, proved by Sam’l Hopkins.
• Estate accountJonathan Lindley and John Thompson were appointed to examine Zachariah Dick and James Neal’s administration accounts for John Jinkens’s estate.
• County businessThe court ordered correction of Barnet Troxler’s land patent description after notice to Andrew Gibson and adjoining owners, directing certification to the secretary.
• County businessSamuel Benton reported John Leigh’s recorded security conveyance missing after Robert Campbell had authorized its return upon settlement of Brown’s debt.
• Constable appointedJohn Rhodes qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Constable appointedSamuel Hill qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Constable appointedJames Armstrong qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Constable appointedJohn Fitch qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Constable appointedJoseph Britain qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Constable appointedThomas Whitted qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Constable appointedReuben Holt qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Constable appointedWm Andrews qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Constable appointedReuben Smith qualified as constable and posted bond with approved sureties.
• Road orderOn Wm Duffy’s motion, the court appointed a jury to lay out a road connecting Hillsborough and the University.
• Road orderThe court appointed a jury to lay out a road from the University toward Cypritts Bridge at the Chatham boundary.
• Road orderThe court appointed Jno Sykes as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Thomas Thompson as road overseer, replacing Jno Thompson.
• Road orderThe court appointed Richard Thompson as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Henry Holladay as road overseer, replacing Robert Holladay.
• Road orderThe court appointed Jno Copley as road overseer, replacing Benjamin Peelor.
• Road orderThe court appointed Geo Madden as road overseer, replacing Wm Andrew.
• Road orderThe court appointed Robert Milliken as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Jno Stroud as road overseer, replacing Pumphret Herndon.
• Road orderThe court appointed Wm Burns as road overseer, replacing Joseph Kirkland.
• Road orderThe court appointed Abner Bailey as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Henry Pickard as road overseer, replacing Thomas King.
• Road orderThe court appointed Thomas Holden as road overseer, replacing Jno Woods.
• Road orderThe court appointed Francis Searls as road overseer, replacing Geo Stovall.
• Road orderThe court appointed Wm Wallace as road overseer, replacing Henry Younger.
• Road orderThe court appointed Ephraim Cate as road overseer, replacing Thornberry Anderson.
• Road orderThe court appointed Wm Fitch as road overseer, replacing David Allison.
• Road orderThe court appointed Howel Whitmore as road overseer, replacing John Fitch.
• Road orderThe court appointed Wm Haywood as road overseer, replacing James Lapsley.
• Road orderThe court appointed Thomas Clark as road overseer, replacing John Nichols.
• Road orderThe court appointed Benjamin Roaney as road overseer, replacing Wm Bryan.
• Road orderThe court appointed Thomas Nelson as road overseer, replacing Wm Horn.
• Road orderThe court appointed Charles Kennon as road overseer, replacing Edward Harris.
• Road orderThe court appointed Alexander Tinnen as road overseer, replacing Stephen Thompson.
• Road orderThe court appointed Matthew Clinton as road overseer, replacing Abram Whitaker.
• Road orderThe court appointed Henry Trice as road overseer, replacing Joseph Nicks.
• Road orderThe court appointed James Craig Sr as road overseer, replacing John Fosset Dec’d.
• Road orderThe court appointed Wm Jenkins as road overseer, replacing John Hinchey.
• Road orderThe court appointed George Reeves as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Wm Wilkins as road overseer, replacing Wm Scott.
• Road orderThe court appointed Richard Holeman as road overseer, replacing James Watson Jr.
• Road orderThe court appointed Owen Lindley as road overseer, replacing John Ward.
• Road orderThe court appointed Anderson Stroud as road overseer.

3 March 1798

• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm McCauley, Jno Umstead, James Christmas and Walter Alves present.
• Court in sessionThe court moved its sitting to Wm Norwood’s house.
• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jno Umstead, James Christmas and Walter Alves present (Wm Norwood).
• SuitThe court rejected And[rew] McCleary and his wife’s demurrer, upheld Rich’d Hargeave and his wife’s plea in bar, and awarded costs.
• Order about enslaved peopleThe court appointed Robert Tinnen, James Lapsley to patrol the captain’s company.
• Order about enslaved peopleThe court appointed Hugh Cain, Jno Green, James Walker to patrol the captain’s company.
• Order about enslaved peoplePage Patterson and three other named men were appointed to patrol Capt Rhodes’s company.
• Road orderThe court appointed James Strayhorn as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Josiah Warren as road overseer, replacing Jno Cates.
• Road orderThe court appointed Samuel Southerland as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed James Carrington Jr as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Thomas Latta as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Samuel Benton as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Joseph Thompson as road overseer, replacing Jno Umstead Esqr.
• Road orderThe court appointed John Faddis as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Joseph Hastings Jr as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed John Waggoner as road overseer, replacing Robert Hall.
• Road orderThe court appointed Burwell Chizenhall as road overseer.
• Road orderThe court appointed Jacob Jackson as road overseer, replacing Henry Neal.
• Road orderThe court appointed Mann Patterson as road overseer, replacing Joseph Barbee.
• Road orderThe court appointed Wm Edwards as road overseer, replacing Othniel Farmer.
• Road orderThe court appointed John Adams as road overseer, replacing Nathaniel King.
• Road orderThe court appointed John Scarlet Jr as road overseer, replacing Wm Riley.
• Road orderThe court appointed Rich’d Holman as road overseer, replacing James Watson.
• Road orderThe court appointed Wm Shepperd as road overseer, replacing Stephen Thompson.