Orange County Indexed
The Benton surname
The Benton name in Orange County Indexed: 467 historical records, 12 people in the chronology and 2 headings in books and archives.
- In the records
- 1755 to 1888
most named in the 1800s
- Deeds 1755–1872
- Tax lists 1779–1790
- Court minutes 1779–1812
- Wills 1780–1810
- Records of enslaved people 1785–1831
- Marriages 1825–1888
- In the chronology
- 1757 to 1924 12 people in 42 entries, most in the 1780s
- In books and archives
- 1 family heading and 1 person
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Eno River (12), Hillsborough (9), Chapel Hill (6), King Street (5), Stony Creek (4), McGowans Creek (3), Franklin Street (3), Old Trading Road (3)
- Married into
- Baldwin 1, Bane 1, Bass 1, Cheek 1, Hopkins 1, Stewart 1, Latta 1, Pullum 1, Mckerrell 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Taylor 41, Campbell 40, Bruce 30, Thompson 26, Carson 23, Harris 22, Holt 17, Strudwick 17, Webb 16, Mebane 13, Hart 12, McCauley 12
- People with a page here
- Jesse Benton
- Spellings to try
- Benson
- Search beyond these records
- Benton in Ancestry Library Edition (on the library’s public computers; add Orange County, North Carolina as a place)
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- Benton in Orange County records on FamilySearch (free account)
Drawn from the records below. Families named together, or married to one another, are leads to follow, not proof of kinship. A similar spelling may be another family, and two people of the same name are not necessarily the same person.
In the chronology 12 people
The people of this surname named in the county’s dated events, as the names index lists them. Each printed name is its own heading; names that may be one person are not merged.
- Benton, Ann Gooch 2 entries, 1780–1782
- Benton, Diannah 1 entry, 1866
- Benton, Fannie 2 entries, 1917–1918
- Benton, Jesse 14 entries, 1757–1890
- Benton, Jesse 3 entries, 1779–1789
- Benton, Nancy 2 entries, 1790–1801
- Benton, Peter 3 entries, 1866–1889
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Benton, Samuel 12 entries, 1784–1809
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- 1784–1818: Naming the father: bastardy bonds and support awards in the county court, 1784–1818
- November 21, 1789: Hillsborough's delegate Samuel Benton votes to ratify the Constitution at Fayetteville
- 1793–1805: Chapel Hill's first inns and taverns, 1793–1805
- May Term 1794: The court orders Thomas Nelson to bring in the child Patty Williams says he took from her
- February 23, 1796: The court licenses William Nunn to keep a tavern at his house at the University
- February Term 1797: The court levies a tax to build a county jail in Hillsborough
- August Term 1798: The court orders Samuel Benton, as reputed father, to support Alsey Murphey's child
- 27 June 1799: Samuel Benton deeds Hillsborough lot 86 to Alice Murphey
- May 28, 1800: County auditors report nearly £1,000 through the public buildings treasury
- May Term 1802: The court names commissioners to let repairs to the courthouse and pillory
- May Term 1804: The court orders a bridge across the Eno at Hillsborough and levies a tax for it
- May Term 1809: The court names a committee to draft rules for the patrols
- Benton, Samuel, Jr. 3 entries, 1780–1789
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Benton, Thomas Hart 10 entries, 1779–1801
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- 1779–1865: Orange County’s nineteenth-century academies
- 1780–1799: The Bentons at Hartford: Jesse Benton and the young Thomas Hart Benton, 1780–1799
- March 14, 1782: Jesse Benton's son Thomas Hart Benton is born near Hillsborough
- about 1785: Alfred Moore of Wilmington builds Moorefields near Hillsborough as a summer home
- 1785–1972: Moorefields, from Alfred Moore to the National Register
- November 21, 1789: Hillsborough's delegate Samuel Benton votes to ratify the Constitution at Fayetteville
- September 1790: Richard Stanford opens an academy in the Hawfields
- January 1799: Thomas Hart Benton of Hillsborough enters the university
- March 19-21, 1799: Thomas Hart Benton is expelled from the Philanthropic Society for stealing from his roommates
- By 1801: Nancy Benton takes her family from Hartford to Tennessee
- Benton, Mrs. W. D. 2 entries, 1918–1919
- Benton, William D. 2 entries, 1917–1924
In books and archives 2 headings
Subject headings from the library catalogs Orange County Indexed gathers. A family heading collects genealogies and family papers; a person heading, the works about that person.
- Benton family family, 2 works
- Benton, Jesse 4 works
In the historical records 467 records
49 deeds, 12 records of enslaved people, 9 marriages, 373 court minutes, 4 tax list entries and 20 wills and papers, oldest first. Every record that names someone of this surname, as the record spells it; choose a collection to narrow the list. Benton marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1750s
1760s
1770s
- 1779DeedsJohn Debow to Jesse Benton, 9 July 1779
- 1779Court minutesLand on N. side of Enoe, John Debow to Jesse Benton.
- 1779Court minutesJesse Benton, Phil Thomas and Benjamin Debow were appointed patrols for Hillsborough District.
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Benton Samuel
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Benton Isse Esqr
1780s
- 1780Court minutesThomas Hart’s power of attorney to James Hogg and Jaees Benton was proved by subscribing witness Susannah Miller.
- 1780Court minutesBill of Sale, James Frazer to Thos. Hart, proved by Jesse Benton.
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Benton, Jesse (Hillsborough District)
- 1780WillsBill of sale: James Frazer to Thomas Hart
- 1780WillsPower of attorney: Thomas Hart to James Hogg and others
- 1781Court minutesJesse Benton was appointed temporary clerk for the current court.
- 1781Court minutesJesse Benton was appointed court clerk during good behavior, bonded with George Hodge.
- 1782DeedsJames Hughey to Jesse Benton, 25 February 1782
- 1782DeedsThomas Hart to Jesse Benton, 20 April 1782
- 1782Court minutesBenj. Leonard received an ordinary license at his Hillsborough dwelling, secured by Jesse Benton.
- 1782Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Timothy Cain granted to Wm. Caine; sureties Jesse Benton.
- 1782WillsWill of John Luttrell
- 1783Court minutesJesse Benton was appointed road overseer from Hillsborough to Baxter’s.
- 1783Court minutesThomas Mulholland was appointed county entry taker and qualified, with James Williams and Jesse Benton as securities.
- 1783Court minutesWm. Johnston received an ordinary license at Chapel Farm, with Jesse Benton as security.
- 1783Court minutesJohn Taylor received an ordinary license at his Hillsborough dwelling, with Jesse Benton as security for £100.
- 1783Court minutesRobert McIntyre received an ordinary license at his dwelling, with Jesse Benton as security.
- 1783Court minutesMrs. Farmer and Mrs. Nichols received an ordinary license at their Hillsborough dwelling, with Jesse Benton as security.
- 1783Court minutesBenj. Chapman received an ordinary license at his Hillsborough dwelling, with Jesse Benton as security.
- 1783Court minutesElizabeth Debow chose Jesse Benton as her guardian.
- 1783Court minutesHands within the listed inhabitants’ bounds were ordered to work under Jesse Benton from Gallows Hill to the branch between Nelson’s and…
- 1783WillsAgreement: Jesse Benton
- 1784Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Abel Nostrander granted to John Armstrong; sureties James Williams and Jesse Benton.
- 1784Court minutesDeed, Geo. Hodge to Jesse Benton.
- 1784Court minutesDeed, Jesse Benton to Thos. Hart.
- 1784Court minutesJesse Benton was admitted to practice as attorney in this court.
- 1784Court minutesSamuel Benton replaced Jesse Benton, who resigned, as court clerk.
- 1784Court minutesSamuel Benton replaced resigned clerk Jesse Benton, qualified, and bonded with Jesse Benton and William Mebane for £2,000.
- 1785DeedsCharles White by Sheriff to Jesse Benton & Joseph Taylor, 27 January 1785
- 1785DeedsGeorge Doherty & Mary Doherty to Archibald Lytle & Jesse Benton, 12 July 1785
- 1785Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): George Doherty, Mary Doherty to Archibald Lytle, Jesse Benton, 12 July 1785
- 1785Court minutesJno. Estis became overseer from Baxter’s Branch to Hillsborough; the listed inhabitants’ hands were assigned to maintain the road.
- 1785Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Robt. Harrison granted to Jacob Richardson; sureties John Taylor and James Hunter.
- 1785WillsBond: William McCauley
- 1785WillsBond: Jno. Ray
- 1785WillsBond: Wm. McCauley
- 1785WillsBond: Wm. McCauley
- 1785WillsWill of James Paull
- 1786Court minutesClerk Samuel Benton received £30 for one year of ex officio service.
- 1786Court minutesThe sheriff returned the named venire (S. BENTON).
- 1786Court minutesJesse Benton and Wm. Sheperd consented to a jury in their case.
- 1787DeedsEdward Turner to Jesse Benton, 6 January 1787
- 1787Court minutesThe court authorized Umstead’s deposition without the parties; the jury later awarded Benton £11.2.1. Sheppard filed a salt-sale account…
- 1787Court minutesThe court awarded clerk Saml Benton thirty pounds for the past year’s ex officio services and directed payment by the county treasurer.
- 1787Court minutesDeed, John Kitzmiller to Jesse Benton, proved in court.
- 1787Court minutesDeed, Edward Turner to Jesse Benton, proved in court.
- 1787Court minutesWhitney won £18.1.6 plus costs; the court required proof of Ross’s offsetting account and appointed five men to settle their accounts by…
- 1787Court minutesOn John Cate’s attorney’s motion, the court ordered a jury to hear the disputed Bear Creek land claim onsite and report next term.
- 1787Court minutesThe court announced a revised next-term schedule prioritizing probate, debt trials, State prosecutions, appeals, and tort actions to redu…
- 1787WillsPower of attorney: Joseph Brawner to James Hester
- 1787WillsPower of attorney: Michael Sampson to Joseph Dickson
- 1787WillsWill of Thomas Pratt
- 1788DeedsNorth Carolina to Jesse Benton, 10 July 1788
- 1788DeedsNorth Carolina to Jesse Benton, 10 July 1788
- 1788Court minutesAn unfinished obligation promised Samuel Benton five hundred pounds, but omitted the obligors and purpose.
- 1788Court minutesThe court reimbursed Jno Walker £30 paid to clerk Samuel Benton for ex officio services in 1785.
- 1788Court minutesOn Oneal’s affidavit and attorney’s motion, the court ordered return of Holt’s warrant proceedings against Jack and Oneal for review.
- 1788Court minutesSamuel Benton confessed judgment for £33.12 plus costs in Hutchens’s debt action against him and Reston.
- 1788Court minutesThe court approved clerk Samuel Benton’s appointment of David Mebane as deputy clerk; Mebane took the required oaths.
- 1788Court minutesThe court conditionally amerced sheriff Jno Nichols £50 for failing to serve execution in Johnston’s executors’ action against Umstead.
- 1788WillsWill of William Hooper
- 1789DeedsJohn McGee to Jesse Benton, 6 December 1789
- 1789DeedsJohn McGee to Jesse Benton, 6 December 1789
- 1789Court minutesThe court awarded clerk Sam’l Benton thirty-five pounds for the preceding year’s services and directed county payment.
- 1789Court minutesAfter Jean Latta’s sworn paternity allegation, the court ordered William McCabe to fund child maintenance, ending if mother or child died…
- 1789Court minutesOn Hooper’s attorney’s motion, the court permitted John to carry a gun on Hooper’s land to protect livestock and hunt game.
- 1789Court minutesOn Lytle’s motion, the court appointed commissioners, any three acting, to settle and divide Robert Lytle’s estate held by Wm Lytle.
1790s
- 1790DeedsWilliam Newman to Jesse Benton, 12 March 1790
- 1790Court minutesDeed, Wm Newman to Jesse Benton, acknowledged in court.
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Jesse Benton (Hillsborough District)
- 1791Court minutesThe court awarded clerk Sam’l Benton fifty pounds for the past year’s services and directed county payment.
- 1791Court minutesDeed, Joseph Dixon to Edw’d Jones, proved by Sam’l Benton.
- 1791Court minutesDeed, Rob’t Ferguson to And Burke, proved by Sam’l Benton.
- 1791WillsBond: John Rice to Robinson Mumford
- 1791WillsWill of Jesse Benton
- 1792Court minutesSamuel Benton received fifty pounds for the preceding year’s ex officio services as county clerk.
- 1792Court minutesSamuel Benton presented a license and qualified to practice before the county court.
- 1793WillsBill of sale: William Newman to William Nash
- 1793WillsPower of attorney: James Williams to John Willis
- 1794DeedsWilliam Watters by administrator to Samuel Benton, 25 February 1794
- 1795Court minutesDeed, James H Keyes to James Philips, proved by Samuel Benton.
- 1795Court minutesDeed, Patrick Rutherford to Jno Parkes, proved by Samuel Benton & John Armstrong.
- 1795Court minutesThe court assigned named workers and residents’ unnamed hands to Joseph Stubbins’s road from Hillsborough to Nelsons branch.
- 1795WillsWill of Anne Hooper
- 1796Court minutesWm Nunn received permission to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
- 1796Court minutesA fragmentary name notation was recorded (Sam’l Benton).
- 1796Court minutesThe court accepted arbitrators’ award in Stephen Hart’s petition against Thos Hart, ordered partition of land and allocated costs.
- 1796Court minutesThe court ordered reputed father John Hawkins to support Catherine Charles’s child; a later note recorded funds paid through S Benton to…
- 1796WillsWill of John (x) Boyle
- 1797DeedsSamuel Benton to Mary Watters, 29 November 1797
- 1797DeedsNathaniel Christmas to Augustus Benton, 10 October 1797
- 1797DeedsJohn Fearman by Sheriff to Samuel Benton, 21 August 1797
- 1797DeedsSamuel Benton to James Coglin, 11 September 1797
- 1797DeedsAndrew Murdock Sheriff to Samuel Benton, 4 July 1797
- 1797Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Samuel Benton to Mary Watters, 29 November 1797
- 1797Records of enslaved peopleSale: James Moore, administrator of William Watters to Samuel Benton, 29 November 1797
- 1797Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Charles Carroll to Samuel Benton, 11 January 1797
- 1798Court minutesDeed, Wm Watters to Alexander D Moore, proved by Sam’l Benton.
- 1798Court minutesDeed, James Coughlin to Joseph Dixon, proved by Augustine Benton.
- 1798Court minutesDeed, James Coughlin to Joseph Dixon, proved by A Benton.
- 1798Court minutesDeed, Nathaniel Christmas to Augustus Benton, proved by Joseph Dixon.
- 1798Court minutesDeed, Sam’l Benton to James Coughlin, acknowledged in court.
- 1798Court minutesDeed, Joseph Hodge Shff &c to Samuel Benton, proved by Bryson Dobbins.
- 1798Court minutesThe court appointed Samuel Benton as road overseer.
- 1798Court minutesThe court appointed Joseph Thompson as road overseer, replacing Jno Umstead Esqr.
- 1798Court minutesDeed of Trust, proved by Absalom Tatom & Wm Lytle.
- 1798Court minutesDeed of Gift, Geo Doherty & Mary Doherty to Arch’d Lytle & Jesse Benton, proved by Absolom Tatom & Wm Lytle.
- 1798Court minutesJurors found Jno Piper had paid Jno Hogan’s bond with interest; the court delivered the discharge receipt to Wm Duffy.
- 1798Court minutesJurors found Jno Woods had paid Jno Hogan’s bond with interest; the court delivered the discharge receipt to Wm Duffy.
- 1798Court minutesAugustus Benton recovered damages and costs against James Green; jurors rejected payment and setoff.
- 1798Court minutesThe court discharged garnishee Augustus Benton after testimony about payments and a land conveyance for Stokely Donelson’s obligation to…
- 1798Court minutesThe court ordered Samuel Benton, identified as reputed father, to support Alice Murphey’s child through annual payments from birth.
- 1799DeedsJohn G Rencher to Augustus Benton, 17 August 1799
- 1799DeedsSamuel Benton to Alice Murphey, 27 June 1799
- 1799Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Augustus Richards granted to August Benton; sureties Benjamin Yeargan and Mathew McCauley.
- 1799Court minutesThe court authorized Augustus Benton to sell Wm Richards’s personal estate through the sheriff.
- 1799Court minutesAugustus Benton received permission to sell lumber from William A Richards’s University lot.
- 1799Court minutesThe court ordered Richard Cates, described as reputed father, to support Mary Hastings’s child in installments; later receipts recorded p…
- 1799Court minutesThe court corrected John Luttrell’s recorded probate year from 1781 to 1782 after examining the original will and court records.
- 1799Court minutesBurgess Longwith won assault damages against Robert Duke, and the court accepted appeal securities.
- 1799Court minutesJurors rejected James Gray’s claim that Wm Lytle had promised performance; an appeal followed with approved securities.
- 1799Court minutesJurors rejected Anthony Garrott’s claim that Wm Lytle had promised performance; an appeal followed with approved securities.
- 1799Court minutesJurors rejected Paul Sink’s claim that Wm Lytle had promised performance; an appeal followed with approved securities.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, Sam’l Hopkins to Wm Nunn, proved by A Benton.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, J G Rencher to A Benton, acknowledged in court.
- 1799Court minutesThe court overruled a demurrer in Augustus Benton’s petition against the University’s president and trustees.
- 1799Court minutesFollowing default, jurors valued John Galbreath’s bond and awarded Nancy Benton damages and costs.
- 1799Court minutesThe court conditionally allowed Sam Benton compensation for copying and transmitting land-entry books, subject to filing the delivery cer…
1800s
- 1800DeedsSamuel Benton to John Taylor Jr, 12 November 1800
- 1800DeedsJohn Carrigan & Rachel Carrigan to Samuel Benton, 24 February 1800
- 1800DeedsThomas Hart by attorney Joseph Taylor & Morgan Hart to Nancy Benton, 16 October 1800
- 1800Records of enslaved peopleSheriff's or court sale: Jesse Benton, Samuel Turrentine to Thomas Hart, 15 October 1800
- 1800Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Thomas Hart, Morgan Hart to Nancy Benton, 16 October 1800
- 1800Court minutesDeed, John Carrigan & his wife Rachel to Samuel Benton, acknowledged in court.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, Samuel Benton to Alice Murphey, acknowledged in court.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Richard Cochran, John Thompson and 2 others present.
- 1800Court minutesCommissioners examined Sterling Harris’s public-building accounts and reported a remaining balance.
- 1800Court minutesThe assembled justices levied county-expense and jury taxes on polls, land and town property.
- 1800Court minutesSamuel Benton, James Phillips and John Faddis were appointed to assess Hillsbo property for 1799.
- 1800Court minutesSamuel Benton was appointed to receive taxable-property lists.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Sam’l Benton, Wm F Strudwick, James Carson and James Walker present.
- 1800Court minutesFollowing default, August Benton received damages and costs against James Pickard.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm F Strudwick, John Thompson, James Walker and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1800Court minutesIn Augustus Benton’s proceeding against bail William Duffy, the court rejected specified defenses and jurors found no collusion, surrende…
- 1800Court minutesJurors convicted Sam’l Benton of the unspecified charge.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, James Carson and John Thompson present.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Wm Shepperd, Sterling Harris and 2 others present.
- 1800Court minutesThe court appointed Samuel Benton and Catlet Campbell to relocate and repair the jailer’s kitchen, funding the work through an 1801 tax.
- 1801DeedsAugustus Benton to Abner Benton Bruce & Samuel Benton, 17 January 1801
- 1801Records of enslaved peopleDeed of trust: Augustus Benton to Abner Benton Bruce, Samuel Benton, 17 January 1801
- 1801Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Sterling Harris and John Rhodes present.
- 1801Court minutesJurors upheld Wm Kirkland’s claim against A Benton’s testator and assessed damages, finding the estate fully administered.
- 1801Court minutesJurors upheld Isham Williams’s claim against Abner Benton’s testator and assessed damages, finding the estate fully administered.
- 1801Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Empson Bird and Wm F Strudwick present.
- 1801Court minutesWm Hogan, Augustus Benton, Wm Barbee and James Mitchel were appointed to the St Thomas’s patrol.
- 1801Court minutesJustices John Cabe, John Rhodes, Andrew Murdock and 11 others attended the court.
- 1801Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Sterling Harris and Empson Bird present.
- 1801Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Sterling Harris, James Baldridge and 3 others present.
- 1801Court minutesDeed, William F Strudwick to James Clendening, proved by Samuel Benton.
- 1801Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Wm McCauley and James Baldridge present.
- 1801Court minutesJustices James Baldrige, Wm McCauley, Samuel Benton and 9 others attended the court.
- 1801Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Jno Thompson and Isaac Holt present.
- 1801Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Jno Thompson and Empson Bird present.
- 1801Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Sterling Harris and John Thompson present.
- 1801Court minutesJurors upheld Augustus Benton’s promise, rejected setoff and awarded John Kirk damages and costs.
- 1801Court minutesJurors upheld the defendants’ bond, rejected satisfaction and release, and assessed Augustus Benton’s damages in Benjamin Williams’s acti…
- 1802DeedsAnn Benton to Catlett Campbell & Morgan Hart, 21 March 1802
- 1802DeedsNancy Benton to Thomas Hart, 16 March 1802
- 1802DeedsAnn Benton to John Umstead, 22 March 1802
- 1802DeedsNancy Benton to Samuel Benton, 16 March 1802
- 1802DeedsWilliam Palmer to Samuel Benton, 10 June 1802
- 1802Court minutesThe court convened with justices William McCauley, Sterling Harris and James Benton present.
- 1802Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Taylor, Wm McCauley and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1802Court minutesAugustus Benton received damages and costs against George Johnston.
- 1802Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, Jno Thompson and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1802Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, John Thompson, Wm McCauly and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1803DeedsCharles Collier to Francis Benton, 5 August 1803
- 1803Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sterling Harris, Joseph Clendening and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1803Court minutesThe court set daily compensation for commissioners and surveyor John Daniel dividing land for John and Solo[mon] Morgan.
- 1803Court minutesThe court convened with justices Catlet Campbell, Wm F Strudwick and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1803Court minutesThe court convened with justices Isaac Holt, Jonathan Lindley and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1803Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Augustus Benton principal, damages and costs against Parham Kirk.
- 1804DeedsTown of Hillsborough to Samuel Benton, 2 February 1804
- 1804DeedsNorth Carolina to Samuel Benton, 20 August 1804
- 1804Court minutesSterling Harris, William F Strudwick and Samuel Benton were commissioned to contract for enclosing and improving Hillsboro’s public-build…
- 1804Court minutesDeed, Ann Benton to Samuel Benton, proved by John Taylor Jr.
- 1804Court minutesDeed, the Commissioners of Hillsboro to Samuel Benton, proved by William Kirkland.
- 1804Court minutesDeed, Charles Collier to Francis Benton, proved by Joseph Dixon.
- 1804Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm F Strudwick, Ca Campbell and S Benton present.
- 1804Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm F Strudwick, Ca Campbell and S Benton present.
- 1804Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, Sam’l Benton and Isaac Holt present.
- 1804Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, Sam’l Benton and Zachariah Herndon present.
- 1804Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Hopkins, James Carson and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1804Court minutesThe court convened with justices Ca[tlet] Campbell, A B Bruce and S Benton present.
- 1804Court minutesThe court convened with justices Ca[tlet] Campbell, Ab[ner] B Bruce and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1804Court minutesThe court convened with justices David Mebane, Sam’l Benton and Abner B Bruce present.
- 1805Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Jonathan Lindley and Michael Holt present.
- 1806Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, John Taylor and Zachariah Herndon present.
- 1806Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, James Mebane and David Mebane present.
- 1806Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Rhodes, James Latta, Ca Campbell and 6 others present.
- 1806Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Taylor, Sam’l Benton and David Allison present.
- 1806Court minutesThe court convened with justices Catlet Campbell, Jonathan Lindley, Sam’l Benton and Jos Clendenen present.
- 1806Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Ca Campbell and John Taylor present.
- 1806Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Ca Campbell and David Allison present.
- 1807Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Catlet Campbell and Jonathan Lindley present.
- 1807Court minutesOn Frances Child and others’ petition, David Ray and fellow commissioners were appointed to divide Francis Child’s estate among his child…
- 1807Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- 1807Court minutesDeed, Samuel Benton & Abner B Bruce attos &c to John Taylor Sr, proved by John McKerall.
- 1807Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Ca Campbell and James Webb present.
- 1807Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Webb, Sam’l Benton and Michael Holt present.
- 1807Court minutesThe court convened with justices Herbert Sims, Sam’l Benton and James Webb present.
- 1807Court minutesDeed of Gift, James Lewis to Sam’l Child, proved by Sam’l Benton.
- 1807Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Taylor, Wm Barbee and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1807Court minutesThe court convened with justices Catlett Campbell, Abner B Bruce and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1807Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Jonathan Lindley and Abner B Bruce present.
- 1807Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Taylor, Sam’l Benton and Thomas Brewer present.
- 1808DeedsSamuel Benton to William Norwood & Frederick Nash, 29 November 1808
- 1808DeedsFrances Benton to Samuel Benton, 13 September 1808
- 1808Records of enslaved peopleDeed of trust: Samuel Benton to William Norwood, Frederick Nash, 29 November 1808
- 1808Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Frances Benton to Samuel Benton, 13 September 1808
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Catlet Campbell and Isaac Holt present.
- 1808Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Abner B Bruce and Tho Whithed present.
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Latta, James Webb, John Latta and 21 others present.
- 1808Court minutesSamuel Turrentine was reelected sheriff, furnished bond and qualified.
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices Ca Campbell, James Webb and Samuel Benton present.
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Taylor, Samuel Benton, James Webb and Thomas Brewer present.
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, John Taylor and Thomas Brewer present.
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices Michael Holt, James Webb and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1809Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Thomas Brewer and John Thompson present.
- 1809Court minutesAgreement, proved by Samuel Benton.
- 1809Court minutesDeed of Trust, John Stroud to James Webb, proved by Samuel Benton.
- 1809Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, James Webb and Henry Thompson present.
- 1809Court minutesThe court convened with justices Henry Thompson, Samuel Benton and Abner B Bruce present.
1810s
- 1810DeedsSamuel Benton to Henry Shepherd, 24 February 1810
- 1810DeedsSamuel Benton to Frances Benton, 29 August 1810
- 1810DeedsFrances Benton to Samuel Benton, 29 August 1810
- 1810Records of enslaved peopleAgreement: Frances Benton to Samuel Benton, 29 August 1810
- 1810Records of enslaved peopleAgreement: Samuel Benton to Frances Benton, 29 August 1810
- 1810Court minutesDeed, Samuel Benton to Henry Shepperd, proved by Richard Henderson.
- 1810Court minutesBill of Sale, Francis Benton to Samuel Benton, proved by Edward Jones.
- 1810Court minutesBill of Sale, Samuel Benton to Francis Benton, proved by Edward Jones.
- 1810Court minutesBill of Sale, Frances Benton to Samuel Benton, proved by Wilson Child.
- 1810Court minutesWill of Samuel Benton, proved by Richard Hendrick & Edward Jones.
- 1810Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr qualified as executor for Samuel Benton’s estate.
- 1810WillsWill of Samuel Benton
- 1811Court minutesAbner B Bruce, Samuel Turrentine and Henry Thompson Jr were appointed to settle deceased clerk Samuel Benton’s county accounts and report…
- 1812Court minutesThe jury awarded James Williams damages and costs against Cain and Gates.
- 1817DeedsAugustus Benton to Joseph Caldwell, 11 March 1817
- 1819DeedsJames Shepherd to Joseph Benton & Benjamin Lea, 15 July 1819
1820s
1830s
- 1831DeedsBethia Benton to Burroughs Cheek, 27 May 1831
- 1831DeedsJoseph Benton to John Tapscott, 24 August 1831
- 1831Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Bethia Benton to Burroughs Cheek, 27 May 1831
- 1832MarriagesMarriage bond: Ray Hopkins and Fanny Benton
- 1836MarriagesMarriage bond: Jon Bane and Louisa Benton
1860s
1870s
1880s
- 1883MarriagesMarriage license: Peter Benton and Fanny Latta
- 1884MarriagesMarriage license: John Benton and Mary Ann Baldwin
- 1888MarriagesMarriage license: Marcellen Mckerrell and Susan Benton
- 1888MarriagesMarriage license: Joseph Pullum and Mary Benton
Undated
- DeedsWilliam W Benton to John Faucett trustee & John Freeland
- Court minutesSamuel Benton brought an action on the case against Benjamin Boling.
- Court minutesSamuel Benton brought an action on the case against Thomas Mathews.
- Court minutesSamuel Benton brought a petition against David Phillips.
- Court minutesSamuel Benton brought a petition against Gideon Bunch.
- Court minutesLazarus Benton brought a petition against Titus Benton.
- Court minutesJohn Kelley brought an original attachment proceeding against Joseph Benton.
- Court minutesJohn Kelly brought an original attachment proceeding against James Benton.
- Court minutesJames Benton brought an action on the case against Amos Whitehead.
- Court minutesJohn Kelley brought an original attachment proceeding against James Benton.
- Court minutesBazel Brashears took the insolvent-debtor oath and was released in Samuel Benton’s action on the case.
- Court minutesEpaphroditus Benton and his unnamed wife proceeded against Mordecai Sutherland.
- Court minutesJames Benton brought a petition against Thomas Nelson.
- Court minutesEpaphroditus Benton and his unnamed wife proceeded against Mordecai Southerland.
- Court minutesSeven named men were fined for failing to attend as jurors at this court (John Trousdale, Joseph Glasson, James McCarver, Wm. Oniel).
- Court minutesWill of John Luttrell, proved by Jesse Benton.
- Court minutesJesse Benton’s lands inventoried by Stephen Wilson were ordered certified to the Caswell County collector: 259 acres on Nate Fork and abo…
- Court minutesJesse Benton received an ordinary license at Hartford.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Sam'l. Thackston granted to James Thackston; sureties Jesse Benton.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Michael Berry granted to John Dunnevan; sureties James Murray and Jesse Benton.
- Court minutesJames Mebane received an ordinary license at his dwelling, secured by Jesse Benton.
- Court minutesJohn Hawkins received an ordinary license at his dwelling, with John Butler and Jesse Benton as securities.
- Court minutesJesse Benton received £20 for one year’s extra service.
- Court minutesDeed for 414 acres, Thos. Hart to Jesse Benton, proved by Thomas Pratt.
- Court minutesJesse Benton received £50 for two years of ex officio service as clerk.
- Court minutesWill of Wm. Johnston, proved by Gen'l. John Butler, Jesse Benton, & Absolom Tatom.
- Court minutesJno. Taylor was appointed to examine Nancy Benton about relinquishing dower in land conveyed by Jesse Benton to Wm. Shepherd.
- Court minutesOn Jesse Benton’s motion, two justices were authorized to bail Jesse Clements, jailed under Robt. Rowan’s warrant on a jailbreak charge.
- Court minutesWilliam Lytle became guardian of William and Archibald Lytle, bonded with Arch’d. Lytle and Samuel Benton for £200.
- Court minutesWm. Sheppard was appointed road overseer from Brice Collin’s to Jesse Benton’s Mill.
- Court minutesThe court reduced Jno Sturgis’s fine to twenty shillings, which was paid to Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesAfter Farris swore the prescribed insolvency oath and gave notice to Sweeny’s attorney, the court discharged him from the imprisonment pr…
- Court minutesPower of Attorney, Michael Sampson to Joseph Dixon, proved by Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Patterson granted to Mark Patterson and Jno G Rencher; sureties John Bryant, Jno Barbee, Joseph Tayl…
- Court minutesThe court awarded clerk Samuel Benton thirty pounds for the past year’s ex officio services.
- Court minutesAbner Benton Bruce succeeded Samuel Benton as county clerk, gave bond with sureties and qualified.
- Court minutesThe constitutional oath was taken by John Williams and four other attorneys.
- Court minutesPatric St Laurance won damages against Jesse Benton’s executors despite limitation and setoff defenses; a new trial was granted.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Charles Horton granted to Sarah Horton; sureties Archer Harris, John Carrington and John Taylor.
- Court minutesPatrick St Laurance recovered damages and costs from Jesse Benton’s executors.
- Court minutesThe jury upheld John Taylor’s bond and recorded a payment finding; an appeal was granted with James Keys and Samuel Benton as sureties.
- Court minutesOn Samuel Benton’s motion for John Wilson, guardian Lewis Jones was summoned concerning Mary Wilson, Sam’l Wilson and Gregory Wilson.
- Court minutesOn Samuel Benton’s motion, Alexander Maben and James Mebane Sr were summoned to accept or decline executorship of Daniel Hanley’s will.
- Court minutesSamuel Benton and William Duffy arbitrated James Christmas’s dispute with Mary Steele, ordering bond surrender, payment, divided costs an…
- Court minutesSamuel Benton became deputy clerk to Abner Benton Bruce and qualified.
- Court minutesOn Patty Williams’s petition, Thomas Nelson was ordered to produce her child so the court could examine his detention of the child.
- Court minutesMoses was discharged for lack of prosecution evidence, subject to costs and jail fees, after a called court heard notice testimony.
- Court minutesThe jury found no payment or setoff in Elisha and Jno N Reid’s executorship proceeding against Andrew Burke and Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesThe court rejected Benjamin Smith’s abatement plea based on his unresolved garnishment in another action against Augustus Benton.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton won damages after a setoff; Benjamin Smith appealed with John Taylor and Nath Christmas as sureties.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Courtney Jr granted to Martha Courtney and William Courtney Sr; sureties Walter Alves, Sam’l Bent…
- Court minutesThe Wake sheriff incurred a conditional fine for failing to return execution in Augustus Benton’s action against Ben Smith.
- Court minutesThe Wake sheriff incurred a conditional fine for failing to return execution in Rob’t Campbell’s action against John O’Deir.
- Court minutesNancy Benton recovered damages and costs against Collins and Wizener for unperformed covenants.
- Court minutesThe court allowed deputy clerk Samuel Benton compensation for his services.
- Court minutesDeed, Benjamin Yeargan to UNC, proved by Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesWm Courtny received permission to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
- Court minutesThe court levied taxes to build a Hillsborough jail and appointed Samuel Benton, Absalum Tatom and Sterling Harris to plan and supervise…
- Court minutesThe court appointed Sam’l Benton as road overseer.
- Court minutesThe court approved Jno Umstead and Sam’l Benton as John Taylor’s sureties for appeals in Wm Penn’s and Geo Darden’s actions.
- Court minutesAfter Samuel Benton presented Abner Benton Bruce’s resignation, Morgan Hart was elected clerk, qualified and delivered his bonds to James…
- Court minutesDeed, David Witherspoon to Jno Umstead, proved by Sam’l Benton.
- Court minutesSamuel Benton qualified as deputy clerk.
- Court minutesDeed, John Swann to George Cleney, proved by Sam’l Benton.
- Court minutesWm Courtney recovered damages against Samuel Benton; jurors rejected setoff and found the undertaking within three years.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, James Moore Admr &c of Wm Watters Dec’d to Samuel Benton, proved by John Taylor.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, Sam’l Benton to Mary Watters, proved by John Taylor.
- Court minutesDeed, the Trustees of the University to John Caldwell, proved by Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesDeed, the Trustees of the University to Christopher Barbee, proved by Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesDeed, the Trustees of the University to Wm Hayes, proved by Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesSamuel Benton reported John Leigh’s recorded security conveyance missing after Robert Campbell had authorized its return upon settlement…
- Court minutesDeed, Andrew Murdock Shff &c to Samuel Benton, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesWilliam McQuiston recovered damages and costs against Augustus Benton; jurors rejected payment and setoff.
- Court minutesJoseph Brower won covenant damages against Augustus Benton, whose appeal securities were approved.
- Court minutesFollowing default, William Duffy received damages and costs against Augustus Benton.
- Court minutesUnder Benj Williams’s commission, four justices were appointed; Absalum Tatom and James Walker qualified and joined the bench.
- Court minutesWm Camp was nonsuited in his action against Augustus Benton.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton submitted a sworn settlement of Wm A Richards’s estate.
- Court minutesSam’l Benton and Richard Cochran took the prescribed oaths as justices.
- Court minutesAfter Morgan Hart resigned, the justices elected John Taylor Jr clerk; he furnished bonds and qualified, and Robert Williams received the…
- Court minutesFollowing default, Samuel Benton received damages and costs against Benjamin Sharp.
- Court minutesJurors upheld the bond and awarded Augustus Benton damages against Bennett Watson and Fred Collier?, rejecting payment and setoff.
- Court minutesJurors upheld another bond and awarded August Benton damages against Fred Collier? and Bennett Watson, rejecting payment and setoff.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton won damages and costs against Robert Campbell.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, James Baldridge, James Carson and James Walker present.
- Court minutesAfter jurors established William Augustus Richards’s debt, the court ordered his escheated University land sold to pay Augustus Benton’s…
- Court minutesPleasant Henderson won damages against Augusts Benton as administrator, collectible when assets became available because the estate had b…
- Court minutesAugustus Benton won damages against Anderson Stroud after jurors upheld the promise and rejected payment, setoff and limitation defenses.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Guy, Thomas Holloway, Charles Cotton and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded jurors Joseph Tate, John Walker, Robert Eaton and 6 others’ failure to appear.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Sam’l Benton, Wm McCauley and James Carson present.
- Court minutesThe court ordered Asa Benton [Asa Burton?], charged as father, to pay Elizabeth Horn child support in immediate and annual installments.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Wm McCauley and John Taylor present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, James Baldridge, John Thompson and James Carson present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Sterling Harris and John Cabe present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, John Rhodes and John Thompson present.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Augustus Benton’s action against Edmund Shelton.
- Court minutesFollowing default, Augustus Benton received damages and costs against John Rhodes.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Sterling Harris and Empson Bird present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices l Samuel Benton, James Carson and Sterling Harris present.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton won damages and costs against Lambert Robertson after payment and setoff were rejected.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Wm McCauley and James Carson present.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton was nonsuited against Edmund Shelton and appealed with approved securities.
- Court minutesSamuel Benton became guardian of Edward Turner and William Turner and John Turner.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Wm F Strudwick, John Rhodes and 6 others present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Isaac Holt, John Rhodes and 8 others present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices l Wm F Strudwick, Wm McCauley and Sam Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, John Thompson and Sam Benton present.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Pickett granted to Sam’l Hopkins; sureties John Taylor and Augustus Benton.
- Court minutesThe court attached James Grant’s potential recovery from Augustus Benton, allowed time to determine its amount, and ordered published not…
- Court minutesJustices Wm F Strudwick, Sam Benton, James Moore and 7 others attended the court.
- Court minutesSam’l Benton and Catlet Campbell were appointed to arrange courthouse and pillory repairs with the public-buildings treasurer.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm Shepperd, James Carson and Sam Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, Sterling Harris and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesNancy Benton won principal, damages and costs against William Elliott and others after payment and setoff were rejected.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm F Strudwick, S Benton and James Carson present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, Sam Benton, Catlet Campbell and Walter Alves present.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm F Strudwick, Ca Campbell and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff, valued the bond and awarded Jesse Nevill damages against Augustus Benton.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices William F Strudwick, Catlet Campbell and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesJurors upheld John Taylor’s promise, rejected setoff and awarded Sam’l Benton damages.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton received a balance and damages against administrator Sam’l Hopkins, payable when further estate assets became available.
- Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Cain Ray & Co damages against James Cain.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm F Strudwick, David Mebane and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesThe attending justices unanimously reelected Samuel Turrentine sheriff; he furnished bond and qualified.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Isaac Holt and John Cabe present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm F Strudwick, James Carson and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Wm F Strudwick, Isaac Holt and Walter Alves present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Mich’l Holt and Sterling Harris present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Walter Alves, James Carson and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Sterling Harris and Mich’l Holt present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, David Mebane, John Umstead and 14 others present.
- Court minutesSterling Harris and fellow commissioners were authorized to contract for an Eno bridge at Hillsboro and obtain the builder’s bond.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Catlet Campbell, Abner B Bruce and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, Sam’l Benton and Isaac Holt present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Zachariah Herndon and Joseph Clendening present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Abner B Bruce and John Taylor present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sterling Harris, A B Bruce and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesDeed, Jacob Riley Jr to Peter Riley, proved by Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices S Benton, Ca Campbell and James Mebane present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices S Benton, Ca Campbell, Wm McCauley and Sam’l Hopkins present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Ca Campbell, Sterling Harris and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Ca Campbell and Abner B Bruce present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Ca Campbell and Abner B Bruce present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Jonathan Lindley and Michael Holt present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Ca Campbell, Abner B Bruce and Samuel Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Jonathan Lindley, Samuel Benton and Ca Campbell present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Mich’l Holt, Ca Campbell and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Abner B Bruce and Zachariah Herndon present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, John Thompson and Joseph Clendening present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices A B Bruce, Ca Campbell and Sam’l Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Joseph Moore, Samuel Benton and James Mebane present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Mebane, Samuel Benton and Wm Dickie present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Wm Dickie and Michael Holt present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, John Thompson and David Mebane present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Ca Campbell and John Thompson present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, John Taylor and David Allison present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Abner B Bruce, Samuel Benton, Catlett and Campbell present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, James Webb and John Latta present.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Catlet Campbell, Samuel Benton and Wm Barbee present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, John Taylor and Joseph Clendining present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Abner B Bruce and Ca Campbell present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Ca Campbell and Abner B Bruce present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Abner B Bruce, Samuel Benton, Catlet Campbell and James Webb present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, John Thompson and Tho Whitted present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Ca Campbell, Abner B Bruce and Samuel Benton present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, James Webb, Zach Herndon and Sterling Harris present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, James Webb and Catlet Campbell present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Henry Thompson and Thos Brewer present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, James Webb and John Taylor present.
- Court minutesA committee led by Samuel Benton was appointed to prepare patrol regulations for consideration at the next term.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr received leave to renew his clerk’s bonds and furnished sureties David Ray, Fredrick Nash, Samuel Benton and 2 others.
- Court minutesThe jury credited partial payment, rejected the usury defense and awarded William Whitted damages; John Taylor Jr and James H Lewis furni…
- Court minutesThe jury credited payments, rejected usury and awarded the balance; John Taylor Jr and James H Laws secured a stay of execution.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Abner B Bruce and Henry Thompson present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Umstead, Samuel Benton and James Webb present.
- Court minutesWilliam Weaver, charged as reputed father of Fanny Flinthim’s child, furnished a county indemnity bond with Reuben Owens.
- Court minutesDeed of Trust, Samuel Benton to Duncan Cameron, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, Henry Thompson and Herbert Simms present.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and James H Lewis secured a stay of execution in John Casey’s action.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and James H Lewis secured a stay of execution in Wm Whitted’s action.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and James H Lewis secured a stay of execution in Wm Kirkland’s action.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and Samuel Benton secured a stay of execution in Charles Lewis’s action.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and Samuel Benton secured a stay of execution in John Casey’s action.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and Sam’l Benton secured a stay of execution in James Child’s action.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and Samuel Benton secured a stay of execution in James Child’s action.
- Court minutesCovenant, proved by John Umstead.
- Court minutesHenry Thompson and the other named commissioners were appointed to examine former clerk Samuel Benton’s accounts.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, Nicholas Holt to John Fogleman, proved by William Benton.
