November 1817 term

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• Court in sessionThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, Robert Murray and Robert Tinnen present.
• JuryThe court recorded James Nicholson, David Murdock, Edward Rippey and 27 others for jury service.
• JuryThe court recorded William Picket, James Nicholson, William Armstrong and 12 others for jury service.
• Constable appointedRichard Smith was sworn into office.
• JuryThe court recorded Alexander Russell, Francis Barbee, John Grahams and 6 others for jury service.
• JuryWilliam Trice was excused from jury attendance for the term.
• JuryThe court recorded William Maris, David Murdock, Adam Douglass and 2 others for jury service.
• SuitThe jury awarded Willis Sellars damages and costs against William Wallis.
• State caseWilliam Watson was fined for failing to testify for William Wallis in Willis Sellars’s action; further process was ordered.
• SuitThe jury awarded Isaac Bracken Jr damages against Abner Powell.
• Deed provedDeed, Benjamin Rainey to John Summers, proved by Andrew Gibson.
• SuitThe jury awarded Thomas Davis damages against John Beaver.
• SuitThe jury awarded Augustine Dishon damages against Benj A Rainey.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, Adam Whitsell to Mary Troxler, proved by William Montgomery.
• Deed provedBill of sale, George Strayhorn to John Strayhorn Senr, proved by Samuel Strayhorn.
• Deed provedDeed, John Dolly to Robert Tate, proved by John McCauley.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of John Carrington granted to John J Carrington; sureties Thomas Hunt, Nathaniel Carrington and Sterling Harris.
• Order about enslaved peopleJohn Carrington’s administrator received permission to sell the perishable estate and all its enslaved people.
• Deed provedDeed, William Strayhorn & others to Samuel Strayhorn, proved by Joseph White.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas Powell to Peter Spoon, proved by Michael Holt.
• Deed provedDeed, Edward Couch to John Strayhorn Senr, proved by Samuel Strayhorn.
• Deed provedDeed of Gift, Elizabeth Pickett to Betsey Rigsbey, proved by Uriah Branton & John Hust.
• Court in sessionThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, Dennis Hargiss and Thomas Fitch present.
• SuitJames Scott? was nonsuited in the ejectment action; an appeal was granted with security.
• Deed provedDeed, Levi Jackson to Josiah Turner, acknowledged in court.
• SuitThe jury decided Wm Murray’s action in favor of Andrew Robinson.
• State caseWilliam P Mangum, George Carrington and John Hopkins were fined for failing to testify in Sterling Harris’s ejectment action.
• SuitThe jury awarded Lucy Blalock damages against John Browning.
• SuitThe jury awarded John Russell damages and costs against William Brooks.
• SuitThe jury awarded John J??ler Senr damages and costs against Charles Jordan.
• Deed provedDeed, William Parish to Richard Crabtree, proved by Stephen Clemments.
• Deed provedDeed, Isaac Jackson to Levi Jackson, acknowledged in court.
• Court in sessionThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, Robert Harris and Sterling Harris present.
• SuitThe jury found for William Jackson in Robert Faucett’s ejectment action.
• Deed provedDeed, William H Goodloe to Richard Blackwood, proved by Jonathan ???pp.
• SuitThe jury awarded Willis Sellars damages against Robert Mebane.
• SuitThe jury assessed interest for Daniel Mebane’s executors against John Campbell after finding no payment or setoff.
• SuitThe jury found Gilbert Hart had no entitlement to money identified in Henry Neal’s garnishment.
• SuitThe jury awarded Peter Moore damages against Joseph B Shaw.
• Deed provedDeed, David Cook to Archibald Cook, proved by Stephen Gappins.
• SuitThe jury awarded Barney Clapp damages against John Mason.
• SuitA jury was charged in James Winfree’s action against William and Martha Pannill.
• SuitThe jury awarded William Lockhart damages and costs against John Street.
• SuitThe jury awarded Henry Hurdle damages against Francis Child.
• SuitThe jury assessed interest for William Bradshaws’s executors against John Street after finding no payment or setoff.
• GuardianshipJonathan Laws became guardian of Sally Laws and Margaret Laws and Alsey Laws and James Laws and Francis Laws.
• SuitThe jury awarded William Oldham damages and costs against Wilson Ball.
• SuitA juror was withdrawn in John Taylor of Fred’s action against John Taylor Jr.
• State caseJohn New was fined for failing to testify in John Taylor of Fred’s action against John Taylor Jr.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas Murdock to Peter Spoon, proved by Michael Holt.
• Order about enslaved peopleMichael Holt and John King were ordered to sell William Rainey’s enslaved estate for distribution.
• Deed provedDeed, George McCulley to James Hurdle, proved by William Dickey.
• Deed provedDeed, Joseph McCulley to James Nicholson, proved by P Green.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas Thompson to Martin Palmer, proved by Thomas Clancy.
• Deed provedDeed, James Child to William Huntington, proved by Thos Clancy.
• Deed provedDeed, Jacob Troxler to James Nicholson, proved by Andrew Albright.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, Adam Whitsal to Dolly Waggoner, proved by W Montgomery.
• Deed provedDeed, John Close to Bennett Partin, proved by Sam’l Hogg.
• Deed provedDeed, John Bailiff to Abner Bailiff, proved by Andrew Watson.
• Deed provedDeed, James Nicholson to Andrew Albright, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Joshua Piggott to Joseph Albright, proved by James Nicholson.
• Deed provedDeed, Sander Burnett to Daniel Foust, proved by Rd Thompson.
• Deed provedDeed, Andrew Albright to Daniel Thomas, proved by James Nicholson.
• Deed provedDeed, Andrew Albright to Henry Thomas, proved by Alexander Holt.
• Court in sessionThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, Herbert Simms and Michael Holt present.
• State caseGeorge Trice and John Powell were fined for failing to testify in the prosecution of William Partin.
• State caseThe jury acquitted Wm Turner and Samuel Crawford.
• Child support orderSamuel Greer was ordered to pay Henrietta Compton child support as the reputed father.
• Road orderThe county trustee was ordered to pay Charles Partin for building bridges across Ben’s Creek and New hope.
• Child or servant boundThe court apprenticed William Nicholson to William Horneday for instruction in farming.
• Tavern licenseWilliam C Burton received permission to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
• Court in sessionThe court convened with justices Chesley P Patterson, Thomas Whithed, William Barbee and 4 others present.
• Constable appointedKing Barbee was appointed.
• Deed provedRelease, James Tate & others to Robert Tinnin & others, proved by John Mulhollan.
• Deed provedDeed, Caleb Lindsey to the children of Ruth Lee, proved by B Stroud.
• Deed provedDeed, Mark Durham to Thomas Robinson, proved by James Moore.
• State caseThe jury acquitted Elizabeth McDaniel.
• State caseThe jury convicted John Tilley.
• Deed provedDeed, Mark Andrews to Thomas Robertson, proved by James Moore.
• State caseThe jury found John Tilley guilty on the indictment.
• State caseThe jury acquitted George Foust.
• Deed provedDeed, Merriot Robinson to Thomas Robinson, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas Cate Senr to Caleb Lindsey & others, proved by James Moore.
• Deed provedDeed, James Webb to Mary W Burke, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, James Moore to William Morris, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed of conveyance, Willis Lee & Ruth Lee to Caleb Lindsey, proved by John Lindsey.
• Deed provedDeed, George Carter to Marriott Robinson, proved by William Johnson.
• Deed provedDeed, Benjamin Vestall to William Wells, proved by William Hornaday.
• Deed provedDeed, William Robertson to Thomas Robertson, proved by Caleb Lindsey.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas H Taylor to Abram Craig, proved by William Barbee.
• Deed provedDeed, Charles Partin to Pleasant Henderson, acknowledged in court.
• Court in sessionThe court convened with justices Michael Holt, Herbert Simms and Dennis Hargiss present.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Andrew Patton granted to John Thompson and Archibald Hamilton; sureties John Patton and Andrew Patton.
• Estate accountAndrew Patton’s successor administrators received permission to sell his personal estate.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, Fendal Wadsworth to Edw’d Couch, proved by Mark M Yeargin.
• Deed provedDeed, John Craig to Edward Couch, proved by Jarratt Yeargin.
• State caseThe jury convicted John Stevenson and the other defendants; McDonald and Chambers took the insolvency oath.
• State caseThe jury acquitted William H Adams.
• State caseThe court ordered Thomas Latta removed and fined for drunken, disorderly conduct in its presence.
• State caseThe prosecution of Thomas Witherton was discontinued, and prosecutor Robert Brinkley was charged with costs.
• Child or servant boundThe court apprenticed Alfred Sharp to Christian Sharp for instruction in farming.
• Deed provedRelinquishment, Elizabeth Whitworth to Edward Couch, proved by Jarratt Yeargin.
• Deed provedDeed, Benjamin Vestall to William Wells, proved by Wm Hornaday.
• Deed provedDeed, John Craig to Jarratt Yeargin, proved by Edward Couch.
• Deed provedBill of Sale, Jarratt Yeargin to Mann Patterson, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Edward Couch to Mann Patterson, acknowledged in court.
• Deed provedDeed, Jesse Towell & John Towell to James Moore, proved by Caleb Lindsey.
• Deed provedDeed, Malcath Fann to James Moore, proved by Allen M Robertson.
• Deed provedDeed, Thomas Couch & Edward Couch to Asa Couch, proved by James Yeargin.
• Deed provedDeed, Robert Love to Pleasant Henderson, proved by John Faddis.
• Deed provedDeed, David Gilson to Henry Day, proved by A Hamilton.
• Court in sessionThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, Herbert Simms and William Barbee present.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Leonard Partin granted to William H Merrit; sureties William Barbee.
• Estate accountThe court authorized sale of Leonard Partin’s perishable estate.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Anthony M Dixon granted to Joseph Dixon; sureties William Barbee and James Herndon Jr.
• Estate accountThe court authorized sale of Anthony M Dixon’s perishable estate.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Tabitha Trice granted to William Trice; sureties William Barbee.
• Estate accountThe court authorized sale of Tabitha Trice’s perishable estate.
• State caseDavid Thrift took the statutory insolvency oath.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Robert McRory granted to James Hutcheson; sureties Josiah Turner and John Graham.
• Estate accountThe court authorized sale of Robert McRory’s perishable estate.
• Deed provedDeed, David Gilson to Henry Day, proved by A Hamilton.
• Tavern licenseJames Jackson received permission to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
• Tavern licenseCaleb Lindsey received permission to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
• County businessThe sheriff was ordered to summon a jury to investigate William Bullard’s mental capacity.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of John Weedon granted to Robert King; sureties Thomas Compton and Joseph B Shaw.
• Estate accountThe court authorized sale of John Weedon’s perishable estate.
• Deed provedDeed of Trust, Henry Day to Jonathan P Sneed & Thomas N S Hargis, proved by Prestley H Mangum.
• GuardianshipTho and James Latta were released as securities; Tyree Garrard furnished replacement security for Brittain and Mary Garrard’s guardianship.
• Child or servant boundThe court apprenticed Elizabeth Anne to Edward Rumbly for instruction in spinning.
• Administration of an estateAdministration of the estate of Walter Murray granted to James Murray and John Murray; sureties Thomas Compton and William Murray.
• GuardianshipArchibald Ward became guardian of Luke Ward and Elizabeth Ward.
• Child or servant boundThe court apprenticed Joseph Lynch to John Roberts for instruction in coppersmithing and tin work.
• Deed provedDeed, Josiah Turner Shff &c to John Cabe, proved by Stephen Moore.
• Deed provedDeed, John Cabe to John Scott, proved by Richard L Cook.
• Deed provedDeed of Trust, James Griffin to Francis Child, proved by William D Ray.
• Deed provedDeed, William Whitted Trustee &c to John Cabe, proved by Richard L Cook.
• Deed provedDeed, James & Jesse Rippey to John Rippey, proved by Samuel Scott.
• GuardianshipWilliam Montgomery became guardian of Peggy Dixon.
• JuryThe court recorded Joseph Rippey, Samuel Hunter, John Boothe and 27 others for jury service.
• JuryThe court recorded John Whitsell, James Johnston, Nath’l Carter Jr and 27 others for jury service.
• Order about enslaved peopleOn Ephraim Cain’s request, the court authorized Sam to carry a gun on Cain’s Eno plantation, subject to bond and security.
• County businessThe sheriff was ordered to summon a jury to investigate Samuel Pike Senr’s mental capacity.
• Will provedWill of Polly Woods, proved by John Kelly Senr.
• Administration of an estateDuncan Cameron qualified as executor for Polly Woods’s estate.
• Will provedWill of Pomphrett Herndon, proved by Charles H Collier.
• Administration of an estateJames Herndon qualified as executor for Pomphrett Herndon’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded an inventory for William Jackson’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded a sales account for William Jackson’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded an inventory for Samuel Whitesides’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded a sales account for Samuel Whitsides’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded an estate account for Charles Rountree’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded an estate account for Barney Troxler’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded an inventory for Henry Lewis’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded an estate account for Matthew Rippey’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded a sales account for John Lindsey’s estate.
• Estate accountThe court received and recorded a sales account for Edmund Browning’s estate.