August 1800 term

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• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, James Baldridge, James Carson and James Walker present.
• JuryThe court recorded Joshua Holt, David White, Joseph Clendening and 26 others for jury service.
• JuryThe court recorded Baxter King, Henry Younger, Joseph Moore and 12 others for jury service.
• Constable appointedReuben Smith was sworn into office.
• JuryThe court recorded Catlet Campbell, Mann Patterson, David Strayhorn and 8 others for jury service.
• State caseJohn Fitch was conditionally fined for missing jury attendance.
• State caseJohn Millican was conditionally fined for missing jury attendance.
• State caseLewis Hornedy was conditionally fined for missing jury attendance.
• SuitJohn Carrington won damages against James Carson; appeal securities were approved, with Absalom Tatom replacing the absent James Walker.
• SuitAfter jurors established William Augustus Richards’s debt, the court ordered his escheated University land sold to pay Augustus Benton’s claim and expenses.
• SuitPleasant Henderson won damages against Augusts Benton as administrator, collectible when assets became available because the estate had been fully administered.
• SuitJohn Hawkins won principal, interest and costs against Peter Fogleman after jurors rejected payment and setoff.
• SuitIn another debt action, John Hawkins won the remaining balance against Peter Fogleman after credited payments and rejection of setoff.
• SuitJurors upheld Samuel Cole’s claim to land attached in George Carrington’s action against Wm Ware Jr.
• Attorney admittedJames Minge Burton qualified and was admitted to practice before the court.
• SuitJurors found a reduced bond balance due from John Luttrell’s executors; George Alston and Wm Littlejohn sought an appeal.
• SuitJames and Edmund Birchett won debt damages and costs against Thomas Davis.
• SuitJurors valued John Faddis’s obligation, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded John Freeland damages and costs.
• SuitA juror was withdrawn in Elizabeth Waggoner’s action against Nathaniel Harris.

26 August 1800

• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Sam’l Benton, Wm F Strudwick, James Carson and James Walker present.
• SuitJurors credited payment and setoff against Sherwood Allen’s bond and found a remaining balance; James Faucett sought an appeal.
• SuitJohn Ray and Wm Andley were nonsuited against Joseph Hodge and James Patterson and sought an appeal.
• SuitJohn Morgan won damages against John G Rencher after jurors rejected defenses; an appeal was requested.
• SuitSamuel McAdow won principal, interest and costs against Henry Thompson Jr after jurors rejected payment and setoff.
• SuitJurors upheld William King’s bond and awarded William Griffis principal, interest and costs.
• Deed provedDeed, David Denning to John Lynch, proved by John Ray.
• Deed provedDeed, John McKerrall to William F Strudwick, proved by John Taylor.
• SuitJurors found Absalom Holt had not performed his covenant and awarded Wm Griffis damages and costs.
• SuitFrancis Child won the remaining bond balance and costs against Wm Freeman and Jno Campbell after credits.
• SuitAlexander Anderson won the remaining principal, interest and costs against John Freeman and Jno Campbell after payments and rejection of setoff.
• SuitJno Lynch won the remaining principal, interest and costs against James Hart and Jno Paul after payment and rejection of setoff.
• Will provedWill of William Galbreath, proved by Matthew Cunningham & William Kirk|Oath of William Kirk.
• SuitThe court allowed Joseph Hodge’s demurrer and entered judgment for him against the county justices.
• SuitJurors found Thomas Burns had performed his covenants; an appeal was requested with John Ray and Wm Ray as securities.
• SuitJames Mitchel won principal, interest and costs against Joseph Street after jurors rejected payment and setoff.
• SuitJurors found Thomas Cate not liable in Thomas Brewer’s action.
• SuitJurors found unperformed covenants and awarded George Southerland damages and costs against Parham S Kirk and Jno Kirk.
• SuitJames Cates won the remaining bond balance and costs against Parham and Lewis Kirk after payments and rejection of setoff.
• SuitMary Borough and Barney Borough won damages and costs against Peter Smith and others after jurors rejected payment and setoff.
• SuitSam’l McAdow won principal, interest and costs against Henry Fossitt after jurors rejected payment and setoff.
• SuitFollowing default in attachment, George Eubanks received damages and costs against William Jones.
• SuitFollowing default, August Benton received damages and costs against James Pickard.
• SuitAfter an initial juror withdrawal, Wm Maynard won damages and costs against Robert Campbell, with payment and setoff rejected.

27 August 1800

• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm F Strudwick, John Thompson, James Walker and Sam’l Benton present.
• SuitIn Augustus Benton’s proceeding against bail William Duffy, the court rejected specified defenses and jurors found no collusion, surrender or release.
• State caseJurors convicted Barbey Watson of assault.
• State caseJurors convicted Rich’d Cates of assault.
• State caseThe court quashed Henry Mason’s indictment for altering a hog mark.
• State caseJurors convicted Armor King of assault.
• State caseJurors convicted Armor King of another assault charge.
• State caseJurors convicted Isaac Bracken Sr of trespass.
• State caseJurors convicted John Taylor Jr of assault.
• State caseJurors convicted Sam’l Benton of the unspecified charge.

28 August 1800

• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, James Carson and John Thompson present.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Ellenor Thompson granted to John Thompson; sureties Catlet Campbell and John Faddis.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Abraham Nelson granted to Archibald Nelson; sureties David Strayhorn and Mann Patterson.
• State caseJurors acquitted Wm Bracken Jr.
• Child support orderThe court ordered Benjamin Rhodes, charged as father, to support Rebecca Allen’s child through immediate and annual payments. Initial payment was recorded.
• Child support orderThe court ordered John Baldridge, charged as father, to support Elizabeth Kirby’s child through immediate and annual payments.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Andrew Trice granted to Edward Trice; sureties Mann Patterson.
• Estate accountThe court authorized sale of Andrew Trice’s perishable estate.
• Child or servant boundThe court apprenticed Owen Tudor to Wm Crutchfield for instruction in blacksmithing.
• Child support orderThe court ordered notice requiring Rich’d Cate to explain why execution should not issue for overdue support of Mary Hastings’s child.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Thomas Smith granted to Sarah Smith; sureties Abram Whittaker and Samuel Coleman.
• Child or servant boundThe court apprenticed Henry Babb to Sam’l O’Daniel for instruction in carpentry.
• Will provedWill of James Anderson, proved by Ben Rainey and Samuel Mebane.
• Administration of an estateBen Rainey and Samuel Mebane qualified as executors of James Anderson’s will.
• Estate accountThe court received a sworn inventory of James Anderson’s estate.
• Deed provedDeed, Henry Thompson Sr to Henry Thompson Jr, proved by Robert Martin.
• Deed provedDeed, Mark & Chesley P Patterson to Mann Patterson, proved by Tapley Patterson.
• Deed provedDeed, George Friddle to Malachi Hatmaker, proved by Aaron Sharp.
• Deed provedDeed, John Stroud to Stephen Loyd, proved by John Hogan.
• Deed provedDeed, James Coghlin to James Baldridge, proved by Malcolm Baldridge.
• Deed provedDeed, James Coghlin to [James] Baldridge, proved by Malcolm Baldridge.
• Will provedWill of Jacob Beason, proved by Thomas Dixon.
• Administration of an estateHenry Beason and Aaron Sharp qualified as executors of Jacob Beason’s will.
• Deed provedDeed, Edward Trice to Joseph Trice, acknowledged in court.
• Estate accountRich’d Thompson submitted a sworn inventory of Francis Thompson’s estate.
• Deed provedDeed, David Gilston to James Allison, proved by And’w McBroom & Joseph Allison.
• Deed provedDeed, William Shepperd to Joseph Allison, proved by James Yarbrough.
• Estate accountEdward Trice submitted a sworn inventory of Andrew Trice’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received a sworn inventory of Robert Thompson’s estate.
• Deed provedDeed, Jno G Rencher Admr to James Strayhorn, proved by John Allison.
• Estate accountJesse Clark submitted a sworn inventory of James Clark’s estate.
• Estate accountJesse Clark submitted a sworn sales account for James Clark’s estate.
• Deed provedDeed, John Dunnavan to Andrew McCauley, proved by Wm Johnston.
• Deed provedDeed [of] Gift, Edward Trice to And’w Tris, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, John Dunnavin to Andrew McCauley, proved by Wm Johnston.
• Deed provedDeed, Joseph Dixon to Wm Duffy, proved by Wm Kirkland.
• Estate accountThe court received a sworn inventory of Jacob Beason’s estate.
• Deed provedDeed, Absalom Tatom to John Estis, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Rob’t Cate & Sarah Cate to John Workman, proved by David Williams.
• Deed provedDeed, Edward Trice to Charles Trice, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Edward Trice to Powell Riggain, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, Wm P Raiford to Elizabeth O'Neal, proved by Thos Whitted.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, William P Raiford to Elizabeth O'Neal, proved by Thos Whitted.
• Deed provedDeed of Gift, Abram Nelson to James Nelson, proved by Andrew Browning.
• Deed provedDeed, Joseph Ming & Sarah Ming to William Daniel, proved by Joseph Morris.
• Deed provedDeed, Joseph Hodge Shff &c to William Dickens, proved by Wm Norwood.
• Deed provedDeed, Ralph Macnair to William Courtney, proved by John Hogan.
• JuryThe court ordered William Guy, James Turrentine, Robert Tinnen and 27 others summoned for jury service.
• Official appointedJacob Rich and Thomas Lindly were appointed to supervise the elector poll.
• Official appointedEmpson Bird and Benjamin Rhodes were appointed to supervise the elector poll.
• JuryThe court ordered Ludwick Albright Jr, Eli Harvey, Thomas Holloway and 11 others summoned for jury service.
• County businessCommissioners examined David Ray’s county-trustee accounts and reported receipts, payments and a remaining balance.
• TaxCatlet Campbell, George Clency and Wm Lockart were appointed to assess town property.

29 August 1800

• Court in sessionThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Wm Shepperd, Sterling Harris and 2 others present.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Peyton Maddison granted to William Maddison; sureties David Nutt and Joseph Guess.
• Official appointedDavid Rainey was appointed county trustee and furnished security.
• GuardianshipTimothy Cate chose Mary Cates as guardian, and she furnished security.
• GuardianshipJesse Cate chose Mary Cates as guardian, and she furnished security.
• Courthouse and jailThe court appointed Samuel Benton and Catlet Campbell to relocate and repair the jailer’s kitchen, funding the work through an 1801 tax.