Orange County Indexed
The Clendening surname
The Clendening name in Orange County Indexed: 150 historical records and 1 person in the chronology.
- In the records
- 1788 to 1846
most named in the 1800s
- Court minutes 1788–1818
- Tax lists 1790
- Marriages 1790–1846
- In the chronology
- 1809 1 person in 1 entry
- Married into
- Bradshaw 1, Turner 1, Teer 1, Ramsey 1, Pickard 1, Headen 1, Freeland 1, Lowdermilk 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Thompson 12, Whithed 10, Turner 6, Herndon 5, Smith 5, Holt 5, Benton 4, Foust 4, Mebane 4, Lindley 4, Whitted 3, Moore 3
- Spellings to try
- Clendenin, Clendennin, Clendenning, Clendenen, Clendining, Clendinin
- Search beyond these records
- Clendening in Ancestry Library Edition (on the library’s public computers; add Orange County, North Carolina as a place)
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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 1 person
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.
In the historical records 150 records
9 marriages, 140 court minutes and 1 tax list entries, oldest first. Every record that names someone of this surname, as the record spells it; choose a collection to narrow the list. Clendening marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1780s
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed Charles Clendening constable in place of Jacob Councilman.
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed a jury to survey the route from Sloss’s across Haw Creek and Haw River toward Chatham, reporting next term.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury tried the debt action as to Clendening and awarded Jno Smith Hurst £128.0.0 plus costs.
1790s
- 1790MarriagesMarriage bond: James Turner and Rebecah Clendening
- 1790Court minutesJoseph Clendening resigned his constable’s commission.
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Wm Clendening (Caswell District)
- 1791Court minutesThe court appointed Joseph Clendening district tax collector and required a bond.
- 1791Court minutesBarton won damages and costs against Elliott on appeal.
- 1792Court minutesAfter a jury reported opening the route, James McDaniel became overseer with workers James Stockard, Joseph Clendening, William Ray and 2…
- 1797MarriagesMarriage bond: James Clendening and Mary Bradshaw
- 1798Court minutesJurors convicted Marg’t Phifer of petty larceny; the court granted a new trial.
- 1798Court minutesJurors rejected the purported will of David English in Ellenor English’s caveat against James Carson.
- 1799Court minutesThe court ordered jurors summoned for the next superior court.
1800s
- 1800Court minutesJurors convicted Samuel Shaw on the indictment.
- 1801MarriagesMarriage bond: Luke Teer and Jeany Clendening
- 1801Court minutesDeed, William F Strudwick to James Clendening, proved by Samuel Benton.
- 1801Court minutesJurors found no escape by Africa Parker; the court denied Samuel Goodwin’s motion against Parker and his prison-bounds sureties.
- 1802Court minutesThe court ordered Robert Morrow’s execution paid from surplus proceeds of Charles Cotton’s land previously sold for James Clendening’s re…
- 1802Court minutesWill of Jeremiah McCracken, proved by James Clendening.
- 1802Court minutesJurors upheld James Clendening’s promise within three years, rejected payment and awarded Ezekiel Brewer damages.
- 1803Court minutesWalter Alves and the other named appointees took the required oaths as justices.
- 1803Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sterling Harris, Joseph Clendening and Sam’l Benton present.
- 1803Court minutesJurors found Sam’l Dick liable within three years, rejected justification and awarded Eve Holt damages.
- 1803Court minutesJurors valued the bond and awarded Gideon Granger damages against Sam’l Hopkins and Taylor for breach of its condition.
- 1803Court minutesJurors valued Simpson Tate’s bond, rejected payment and setoff and awarded Henry Bracken damages.
- 1803Court minutesElias Wilhoit was nonsuited against Robert Dixon; his appeal was allowed with James Wilson and James Mason as securities.
- 1803Court minutesThe court convened with justices Jonathan Lindly, Joseph Clendening and Walter Alves present.
- 1803Court minutesJurors convicted Spencer Meachum.
- 1804Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John McCracken granted to Henry Server and James Clendening; sureties Edward Rippie and Jonathan Thompson.
- 1804Court minutesDeed, Joseph Clendening to Jonathan Lindley, proved by aff[irmation] of Thomas Carter.
- 1804Court minutesJames H Bowman received damages and costs against James Clendening.
- 1805Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Edmund Green granted to James Stockard; sureties James Clendening and James Thompson.
- 1806Court minutesRichard Christmas became guardian of James and Edward and Mary and Elizabeth and Edmund Green.
- 1806Court minutesDeed, Nicholas Holt to Joseph Farlow, proved by Joseph Clendening.
- 1806Court minutesDeed, Andrew Morrow to Jonathan Lindley, proved by Joseph Clendening.
- 1807Court minutesThe court ordered Richard Christmas and fellow road jurors to inspect and report on a proposed alteration near Christmas’ ford on Haw River.
- 1807Court minutes???? Woody was appointed constable and furnished bond with named securities.
- 1807Court minutesReuben Smith was appointed constable and furnished bond with named securities.
- 1808Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- 1808Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Latta, James Webb, John Latta and 21 others present.
- 1808Court minutesThe jury acquitted Joseph Pickett.
- 1808Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Paris granted to Wm Paris; sureties Fisher Clendening and John Woody.
- 1808Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Mary Davis granted to Fisher Clendening; sureties Wm Paris and Reuben Smith.
- 1809Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithead, Joseph Clendening and John Taylor present.
- 1809Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, James Moore and Joseph Clendening present.
- 1809Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Webb, Joseph Clendening and Thomas Whithed present.
- 1809Court minutesAdministration of the estate of James Clendening granted to James Turner and Thomas Bradshaw; sureties Thomas Whithead and Fisher Clenden…
1810s
- 1810Court minutesDeed, Jonathan Lindly to Robert Hunter, proved by Joseph Clendening.
- 1810Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Webb, Isaac Holt and Joseph Clendening present.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury found James Forsyth guilty as charged.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury convicted James Rainey; he was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment, continuing until prosecution costs were paid.
- 1811Court minutesThe court fined William Jacobs and ordered imprisonment until Saturday noon, continuing until the fine and costs were paid.
- 1811Court minutesJoseph Clendening, Lewis Horneday, Jacob Moulder and Daniel Foust were appointed to allot widow Sarah McPherson a year’s provisions.
- 1811Court minutesThe court convened with justices Joseph Clendening, Thomas Whithed and Zachariah Herndon present.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed James Jones as road overseer.
- 1812Court minutesThe court recorded the justices present.
- 1812Court minutesStephen Redding and the other named patrollers received permission for payment.
- 1812Court minutesDeed, Joseph Sloss & wife to James Kenneday, proved by Joseph Clendening.
- 1813Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Thompson, Joseph Clendening and Thomas Whithed present.
- 1813Court minutesBill of Sale, Josiah Turner to Fisher Clendening, acknowledged in court.
- 1813Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Thompson, Thomas Brewer and Joseph Clendening present.
- 1814Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Mebane, John Thompson and Joseph Clendening present.
- 1814Court minutesThe record listed the justices present.
- 1815MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ramsey and Mary Clendening
- 1815Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Clancy, Joseph Clendening and Thomas Whithed present.
- 1818Court minutesThe court convened with justices Zachariah Herndon, Joseph Clendening, Thomas Scott and Thomas Whithed present.
- 1818Court minutesWilliam Clendening was appointed.
- 1818Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Clancy, Aaron Walker, Willie Shaw and 49 others present.
- 1818Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Scott, Joseph Clendening and Thomas Whithed present.
1820s
- 1820MarriagesMarriage bond: Alexander Pickard and Anne Clendening
- 1824MarriagesMarriage bond: Unknown Roach and Sally Clendening
1830s
1840s
Undated
- Court minutesHannah Ray and Wm Clendening recovered damages and costs against Wm Ray after jurors upheld John Ray’s bond and rejected setoff.
- Court minutesJames Coghlin recovered damages and costs against administrator James Moore; jurors found available estate assets and rejected setoff and…
- Court minutesJurors convicted Willis Cooper of assault.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Joshua Holt, David White, Joseph Clendening and 26 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Baxter King, Henry Younger, Joseph Moore and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton won damages against Anderson Stroud after jurors upheld the promise and rejected payment, setoff and limitation defenses.
- Court minutesJoseph Taylor won covenant damages and costs against David Dickey.
- Court minutesWill of William Clendening, proved by James Johnston & John Johnston.
- Court minutesJurors upheld Richard Cate’s promise and awarded Mary Hastings damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe court appointed James Clendening and the other named men to patrol the stated district.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Cain, William Rhodes Jr, Page Patterson and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Cain, Thomas Thompson, Andrew McBroom and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Wm Pickett, Sam’l Carson, Joseph Clendening and 3 others for jury service.
- Court minutesDeed, Margaret Loy to George Foust, proved by Joseph Clendening.
- Court minutesDeed, Henry Long to George Foust, proved by Joseph Clendening.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton was nonsuited against Edmund Shelton and appealed with approved securities.
- Court minutesJurors awarded Frances Child the remaining bond balance against James Baldridge after payments and setoffs.
- Court minutesJurors found John O’Daniel detained Phil, an enslaved man claimed by John Terry, and awarded Terry damages and costs.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Henry Long on the indictment.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Henry Bracken on the indictment.
- Court minutesJurors awarded the commissioners damages and costs against Samuel Hill.
- Court minutesAnne Clendening chose Joseph Clendening and James Clendening as guardians, and they furnished security.
- Court minutesReuben Smith and James Williams were appointed.
- Court minutesJohn Cook was appointed.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesJoseph Clendening was appointed to receive taxable-property lists for the stated district.
- Court minutesThe attending justices unanimously reelected Samuel Turrentine sheriff; he furnished bond and qualified.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Wm Hobson, Fisher Clendening, William Carter and 2 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJurors upheld and valued the bond, credited a payment and awarded Samuel Fogleman the balance against Long and Holt.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Thomas Holloway, Thomas Thompson, Levi Whitted and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesHenry Edwards received damages and costs against James Clendening.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carson, David Mebane, John Umstead and 14 others present.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Andrew McBroom, John McDaniel, Daniel Foust and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Whitted, Joel Phillips, John Towell and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Sam’l Benton, Zachariah Herndon and Joseph Clendening present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Joseph Clendening, Jonathan Lindley and David Mebane present.
- Court minutesJames H Bowman received damages and costs against James Clendening.
- Court minutesJames H Bowman received a separate damages award against James Clendening.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Jonathan Lindley, Mich’l Holt and Jos Clendening present.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Augustine Willis, James Clendening, Mich’l Shoftner and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded justices present for the recognizance ruling.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Mann Patterson, Henry Pickard, James Clendening and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Jacob Graves granted to Conrod Wiltsman; sureties John Woody and James Clendening.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Samuel Benton, John Thompson and Joseph Clendening present.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Kelly, Fisher Clendening, James Thompson and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJoseph Moore, Joseph Clendening and John Craig were appointed to examine the poor wardens’ receipts and accounts and report next term.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Wolf granted to Joseph Clendening and George Foust; sureties John Thompson and John McDaniel.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesDeed, William Patton to John McDaniel, proved by Joseph Clendening a Witness thereto.
- Court minutesDeed, John Deblin & Maggey? Carrigan to James Clendening, proved by James Turner.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Thompson, Tho Whitted and James Clendening present.
- Court minutesJames Turner became guardian of William and Thomas and Fisher and John Clendening.
- Court minutesThe court recorded the attending justices.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Jeremiah Holt, Hugh Cain, Rankin McKee and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court apprenticed William Little to Alexander Clendening for instruction in farming.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithead, Joseph Clendening and James Hutchison present.
- Court minutesThe record listed jurors who had failed to appear and qualify.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Nicholas Holt granted to James Nicholson; sureties Joseph Clendening.
- Court minutesJoseph Clendening and the other named commissioners were appointed to allot a year’s provisions to Sarah Holt.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, Joseph Clendening and Robert Grahams present.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Wm Bradshaw granted to Joseph Clendening; sureties Thomas Bradshaw.
- Court minutesThe record listed the justices present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Street, Thomas Clancy, Joseph Clendening and 2 others present.
- Court minutesJoseph Clendening and the other named commissioners were appointed to allot a year’s provisions to Salley Stewart.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Izzel granted to John Woods; sureties David Turner and Joseph Clendening.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, Thomas Brewer and Joseph Clendening present.
- Court minutesThe record listed the justices present.
- Court minutesAnn Clendening formally dissented from Fisher Clendening’s will.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Whithed, Joseph Clendening and William Dickey present.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was ordered to summon jurors David Mebane, John Long, Christopher Daniel and 26 others for the next Superior Court.
- Court minutesThe record listed the justices present.
- Court minutesDeed of Conveyance, Margaret Loy to John Loy, proved by made oath.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Thomas Clancy, Samuel Child, Thomas Brewer and 32 others present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Joseph Clendening, Robert Harris, William Barbee and 5 others present.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Joseph Rippey, Samuel Hunter, John Boothe and 27 others for jury service.
