Orange County Indexed
The Elliott surname
The Elliott name in Orange County Indexed: 135 historical records and 16 people in the chronology.
- In the records
- 1764 to 1902
most named in the 1780s
- Deeds 1764–1873
- Court minutes 1766–1818
- Wills 1784–1837
- Marriages 1784–1902
- Tax lists 1790
- In the chronology
- 1784 to 1994 16 people in 20 entries, most in the 1970s
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Haw River (4), Eno River (3), Great Road (2), New Hope Creek (2), Haw Creek (1), Chapel Hill (1), Reid Street (1), New Hope (1)
- Married into
- Boothe 1, Collins 1, Massey 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Taylor 9, Thompson 6, Ray 6, Walker 5, McDaniel 5, Carter 4, Armstrong 4, Campbell 4, Murray 4, Crawford 4, Tinnen 3, Davis 3
- Spellings to try
- Elliot, Elliotts, Eliott, Ellitt, Eliot
- Search beyond these records
- Elliott in Ancestry Library Edition (on the library’s public computers; add Orange County, North Carolina as a place)
- HeritageQuest, through NC LIVE (anywhere, with your OCPL library card; search Elliott there)
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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 16 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.
- Elliott, Albert 1 entry, 1867
- Elliott, Dora MacRae 1 entry, 1925
- Elliott, Edith 2 entries, 1979
- Elliott, Edith M. 2 entries, 1972–1981
- Elliott, Elizabeth 1 entry, 1827
- Elliott, J. D. 2 entries, 1849–1904
- Elliott, Jeff 2 entries, 1993–1994
- Elliott, Jesse D. 1 entry, 1838
- Elliott, John 2 entries, 1787–1790
- Elliott, Joseph 1 entry, 1822
- Elliott, Mary 2 entries, 1784–1816
- Elliott, Maurice 1 entry, 1984
- Elliott, Minerva 1 entry, 1822
- Elliott, Polly 2 entries, 1822–1827
- Elliott, Sidney 1 entry, 1822
- Elliott, Thal 2 entries, 1968
In the historical records 135 records
15 deeds, 3 marriages, 110 court minutes, 1 tax list entries and 6 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. Elliott marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1760s
- 1764DeedsNathaniel Reed to Abraham Elliott, November 1764
- 1766Court minutesCharles Francis replaced James Elliott as road overseer.
1780s
- 1781Court minutesJohn Elliott took the oaths and qualified as justice of the peace.
- 1781Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Steel, James Carrington, John Walker and John Elliott present.
- 1782Court minutesEli McDaniel and James Elliott, sureties for John Bryant’s administration of Thos. Bryant, were ordered to take possession of unspecified…
- 1782Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Walker, John Taylor, John Ray and 2 others present.
- 1782Court minutesThe court convened with justices Eli McDaniel, John Walker and John Elliott present.
- 1782Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. McCauley, Eli McDaniel, Archer Grissom and 2 others present.
- 1782Court minutesJohn Elliott was appointed collector for St. Marks District.
- 1783Court minutesThe court convened with justices Eli McDaniel, Robert Campbell and John Elliott present.
- 1783Court minutesJames Elliott appeared in a suit against Ralph McNair.
- 1783Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Elliott, Robt. Campbell and Wm. Ainsley present.
- 1783Court minutesThe court convened with justices Archer Grissom, John Elliott and Wm. Ainsley present.
- 1784MarriagesMarriage bond: John Elliott and Jean Collins
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Ray, John Elliott and Wm. Ansley present.
- 1784Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Benj. Nicholson granted to James Elliott; sureties John Morrow and John O Connell.
- 1784Court minutesJohn Elliott was appointed to receive taxable-property lists for Caswell District.
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Nichols, John Wray, John Taylor and 4 others present.
- 1784Court minutesJames Elliott returned Benj. Nicholson’s estate inventory.
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Ray, Elie McDaniel, John Taylor and 2 others present.
- 1784WillsInventory: James Elliott
- 1785Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Elliott, Eli McDannell and Rob Campbell present.
- 1785Court minutesThe court reconvened at four o’clock with John Butler, John Ray and James Elliott present.
- 1785WillsDeed: Patrick McColloch to John Woods
- 1786Court minutesJonathan Lindley and William Hunt were appointed to survey disputed lands in Thomas Davis’s case against James Elliott.
- 1786Court minutesJohn Elliott was appointed to receive tax lists.
- 1786WillsBill of sale: John Murray to John Elliott
- 1788Court minutesThe May county court opened with three justices present.
- 1788Court minutesThe court ordered orphan Jonathan Hightower bound to Jno Elliott until legal adulthood.
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed John Elliott to receive taxable-property lists for the district.
- 1788Court minutesDeed, John Elliott to James McBride, acknowledged in court.
- 1788Court minutesDeed, James Williams to Jno Elliott, proved by John Collins.
- 1788Court minutesAdministration of the estate of James Quinn granted to Benjamin Evins; sureties Jno Elliott.
- 1789DeedsWilliam Newman to John Elliott, 28 March 1789
- 1789Court minutesThe court licensed Jno Elliott to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury awarded assignee Andrew Patterson £30.14.4 plus costs against Jno Elliott.
1790s
- 1790DeedsJames Elliott to Enoch Bradley, 9 July 1790
- 1790Court minutesThe February county court opened in Hillsborough with three justices present.
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: John Elliott (Hillsborough District)
- 1791DeedsJames Baldridge to John Elliott, 4 October 1791
- 1791Court minutesJustices Jno Walker, George Danael, Wm Lytle and 21 others attended the election of a new sheriff.
- 1791Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Rob’t Campbell, Sterling Harris, Andrew Burke and Jno Elliott present.
- 1793DeedsJohn Elliott to William Carter, 10 January 1793
- 1794DeedsThomas Cole to John Elliott, 20 November 1794
- 1795Court minutesWm Mebane won damages and costs against Abreham Anderson.
- 1795Court minutesJno Reeves won nominal damages and costs against James Bird for trespass.
- 1795Court minutesThe court apprenticed Wm Huskey to Wm Elliott for instruction in millwright work.
- 1795Court minutesEdm’d Jones won damages against James Patterson and Jno Hogan; the jury found neither payment nor setoff.
- 1795Court minutesWm Clarke and his unnamed wife were nonsuited in detinue against James Donaldson.
- 1795Court minutesFrances Child won damages and costs against James and Wm Elliott, with no payment or setoff found.
- 1795Court minutesJurors acquitted John Flintham of petty larceny.
- 1796DeedsStephen Hart to William Elliott, 30 March 1796
- 1796Court minutesDeed, John Elliott to Wm Carter, proved by Richard Carter.
- 1796Court minutesWill of Thomas Armstrong, proved by William Elliott & Robert Taylor.
- 1796WillsWill of James (x) Armstrong
- 1797Court minutesDeed, John Elliott to Wm Carter, acknowledged in court.
- 1799Court minutesThe court appointed William Elliott as road overseer.
1800s
- 1803Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded James Thompson damages against William Elliott.
- 1803WillsWill of James Elliott
- 1804Court minutesJesse Blalock was elected constable and entered bond.
- 1805DeedsWilliam Elliott to Robert Tinnen & James Lapsley, 26 September 1805
- 1808Court minutesSamuel Bristow was fined for missing subpoenaed testimony for William Elliott against James Mason.
- 1808Court minutesDeed, William Newman to William Elliott, acknowledged in court.
- 1809Court minutesThe jury found for Morgan Hart in Edward Robson’s action.
- 1809Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded Wm Norwood damages.
- 1809Court minutesThe jury credited payment and awarded Francis Jones the balance; Jarratt Yeargain and John Taylor Jr secured a stay of execution.
- 1809Court minutesThe jury found Archibald Reeves liable and awarded damages; an appeal was requested with Henry Thompson Jr and Daniel Turrentine as suret…
- 1809Court minutesThe jury found Arch’d Reeves guilty as charged.
- 1809Court minutesThe jury acquitted Abner Tapp; the court found the named prosecution witnesses material and directed payment without stating amounts.
- 1809Court minutesThe jury found covenants unfulfilled and awarded Henry Nollner damages and costs; a later payment notation was added.
1810s
- 1811Court minutesDeed, James & Fisher Clendenin to Exum Elliott, proved by John Thompson.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John McCrackin, Edward Rippy and Zachariah Gant, Peter Waggoner, Mary McCrackin & Elizabeth McCrackin to Exum Elliott, proved by Wi…
- 1811Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Elliott granted to Deborah Elliott and John Crawford; sureties John Thompson.
- 1811Court minutesRobert Tinnen, Thomas Armstrong, Joseph Thompson and John Paul were appointed to allot widow Deborah Elliott a year’s provisions.
- 1811Court minutesThe court extended the commissioners’ deadline for allotting widow Deborah Elliott’s provisions until the next term.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Thomas Armstrong as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Alexander Mason as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Exum Elliott as road overseer.
- 1812Court minutesAn unnamed orphan’s apprenticeship to James Dunnagan was rescinded; the court ordered a new apprenticeship to Exum Elliott in house carpe…
- 1813DeedsDeborah Elliott & Ellender Elliott by attorney & Jane Elliott & James Elliott & William Elliott & John Elliott & Catherine Elliott & Mary Elliott & Alfred Elliott to Enoch Thompson, 28 May 1813
- 1813Court minutesDeed, William Elliott to Finny Hart, proved by Hugh Mulhollan.
- 1816Court minutesDeed, Deborah Elliott, Eleanor Elliott & John Crawford Guard &c to Enoch Thompson, proved by Levi Jackson.
- 1818Court minutesThe court apprenticed George Laws to Robert Eaton for instruction in carpentry.
- 1818Court minutesThe jury decided Francis Child’s action in favor of James Smith.
- 1818Court minutesHezekiah Revill was nonsuited in his action against Isaac Jackson Senr.
1820s
1830s
- 1837WillsWill of Stephen Ward
1840s
1860s
1870s
1900s
- 1902MarriagesMarriage license: John A Boothe and Mary E Elliott
Undated
- Court minutesRobert Jones brought an action on the case against James Elliott.
- Court minutesJames Elliott brought an action on the case against Joseph Dolittle.
- Court minutesEdward Kirksey proceeded against James Elliott.
- Court minutesJames Elliott brought a petition against William Marsh.
- Court minutesJohn Williams brought a debt claim against James Elliott.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of James Byrd granted to James Byrd; sureties Wm. Armstrong and James Elliott.
- Court minutesJohn Steel, James Carrington, John Walker and John Elliott signed the minutes.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carrington, John Taylor and James Elliott present.
- Court minutesJames Elliott replaced Jno. Collins as bail for Jno. Murray.
- Court minutesMalachi MDannells proceeded against Jno. Murray and James Elliott.
- Court minutesHenry Morrow surrendered Jno Morrow as bail in Elliott’s action; the court committed Morrow to the sheriff’s custody.
- Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with Taylor, Nunn, and Elliott present.
- Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices Jno Taylor, James Carson and Jno Elliott present.
- Court minutesThe court ordered sale of Andrew Brooks’s Hillsborough house and lot to satisfy Jno Elliott’s execution and costs.
- Court minutesThe court apprenticed Mary Elliott to Margaret Carson for instruction in spinning.
- Court minutesJno Elliott was nonsuited in his appeal against Rob’t Ferguson and Andrew Burke.
- Court minutesJames Elliott won damages and costs against Alexander Hatch on appeal.
- Court minutesFollowing default, the jury assessed James Elliott’s damages and costs against Alexander Hatch.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton won damages after a setoff; Benjamin Smith appealed with John Taylor and Nath Christmas as sureties.
- Court minutesRob’t Faust surrendered Wm Elliott, who offered Henry Faucett as approved replacement security.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Jno Ray of assault.
- Court minutesThe court appointed Wm Elliott as road overseer.
- Court minutesThe court appointed an impartial jury to choose between disputed roads; the rejected route would close and the selected route remain main…
- Court minutesThe court dismissed Eli Collins and his wife’s land petition against Tho Bane, Jno Ward and their wives; an appeal was granted.
- 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 minutesIsaac Harvey became guardian of James Massey.
- Court minutesNancy Benton won principal, damages and costs against William Elliott and others after payment and setoff were rejected.
- Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Abner Wisthaly damages against William Elliott.
- Court minutesDeed, Wm Elliott to Robert Tinnen & James Lapsley, proved by James Armstrong.
- Court minutesThe court recorded defense witnesses George Faucett and Robert Murdock as absent when called.
- Court minutesThe jury found Thomas Bane liable and awarded Axum Elliott damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Joseph Steel, Exum Elliott, Samuel Nelson and 8 others for jury service.
- Court minutesHarts and Wright were nonsuited after failing to appear when called.
- Court minutesThe court appointed Thomas Bane as road overseer.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Rhodes, Caleb Wilson, Samuel Woody and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJohn Crawford became guardian of Jane Elliott and James Elliott and William Elliott and John Elliott and Caty Elliott and Mary Elliott an…
- Court minutesThe guardian received permission to sell William Elliott’s real estate on credit because personal assets could not cover estate debts.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon jurors Willie Shaw, Henry Sheppard Eno, Joseph Baker Jr and 27 others for the next court (Jno).
- Court minutesThaddeus Freshwaters was appointed constable and provided bond.