Orange County Indexed
The Galbreath surname
The Galbreath name in Orange County Indexed: 144 historical records and 1 person in the chronology.
- In the records
- 1760 to 1812
most named in the 1780s
- Deeds 1760–1811
- Court minutes 1777–1812
- Tax lists 1780–1790
- Wills 1781–1800
- Records of enslaved people 1786
- Marriages 1791–1798
- In the chronology
- 1777 to 1794 1 person in 4 entries, most in the 1780s
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Mill Creek (5), Back Creek (4), Haw River (3), Mebane (1), Great Road (1), Hillsborough (1)
- Married into
- Cunningham 1, Dixon 1, Tyer 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Mebane 4, Cornell 3, Freeland 3, Hodge 3, Allen 3, Gibson 3, Murphey 2, Dixon 2, Mitchell 2, Simpson 2, Agnew 2, Young 2
- Spellings to try
- Galbraith, Galbrath, Galbreaths, Gilbreath, Galbreith, Galbreths
- Search beyond these records
- Galbreath 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.
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Galbreath, William 4 entries, 1777–1794
Show the 4 entries
- August Term 1777: The court orders Michael Riley returned to his mother, Mary Manakin
- November 28, 1788: The court grants William Philips a public ferry over the Haw
- August 26, 1789: Samuel Shaw appeals the court's grant of a rival Haw River ferry to William Philips
- May Term 1794: The court orders a road laid out from Galbreath's ferry to the University
In the historical records 144 records
12 deeds, 1 records of enslaved people, 3 marriages, 119 court minutes, 5 tax list entries and 4 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. Galbreath marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1760s
1770s
1780s
- 1780DeedsNorth Carolina to William Galbreath, 13 March 1780
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Galbreath, Jno. (Orange District)
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Galbreath, Willm. Jun (Orange District)
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Galbreath, Willm. (Orange District)
- 1781Court minutesThe sheriff was ordered to summon twenty-six named jurors for the next county court on the fourth Monday in February.
- 1781WillsWill of Joseph Young
- 1782Court minutesOn William Galbreath’s petition, Alexander Patent was summoned; four men were appointed to value an acre each of their lands around the B…
- 1783Court minutesThirty people were appointed jurors for next court.
- 1783Court minutesFifteen grand jurors qualified, with George Allen as foreman.
- 1784Court minutesTwelve named people were ordered summoned for Hillsborough District Superior Court.
- 1785Court minutesThe jury found for commissioners Potts and Carrington against Wm. Galbreath and Rob. McIntyre, but judgment was arrested.
- 1785Court minutesA jury was sworn in Alex Martin’s case against administrator Thos. Donalson.
- 1785Court minutesThe same jury heard Zacheus Tate’s case against administrator Sarah Lytle.
- 1785Court minutesThe same jury heard Allison & St. Laurence’s case against Wm. Leet.
- 1785Court minutesThe same jury heard administrator Scurloch’s case against Luttrell’s administrators.
- 1785Court minutesThe same jury heard John Hogan’s case against Lutterell’s administrators.
- 1786Records of enslaved peopleSale: John Stacy to William Galbreath, 17 March 1786
- 1786Court minutesCommissioners Potts and Carrington proceeded against Tho. Bailey and Wm. Galbreath.
- 1786Court minutesThe sheriff summoned jurors John Kelly, John Woods, Steaphen Kirk and 23 others for next County Court.
- 1786WillsBill of sale: John Stacy to William Galbreath
- 1787DeedsWilliam Galbreath to Andrew Mitchell, 8 February 1787
- 1787Court minutesThe jury returned a verdict favoring James Carragan in John Logue’s action.
- 1787Court minutesThe jury awarded Andrew Gibson damages recorded as 49.6.7 plus costs against Jno Galbreath.
- 1787Court minutesThe court conditionally fined William Galbreath £50 for failing to appear as Gibson’s witness and directed further process.
- 1787Court minutesThe jury awarded And Gibson £0.16.5 in damages plus costs against Wm Galbreath.
- 1787Court minutesJohn Galbreath failed to appear to testify in Gibson’s action against Wm Galbreath; the court directed further process.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury awarded Jno Lehaff damages and costs against Wm Galbreath.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury awarded Wm Lindleys’s executors £19.8.7 plus costs against Dan’l Carelond.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury awarded Jacob Richards £20.15.4 plus costs against Izabell Harrison.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury rejected Bracken’s ownership claim to land attached as Brown’s property; Bracken appealed and filed bond and reasons.
- 1789Court minutesThe court approved Steward and McAdams as appeal sureties in Shaw’s dispute with Galbreath over a Haw River ferry.
- 1789Court minutesAllison’s action against Newman ended for failure to prosecute.
- 1789Court minutesA nonsuit was entered in Talham’s action against Shepperd.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury awarded Zachariah Harmon £38.2.0 plus costs against John Stroud.
- 1789Court minutesOn appeal, the jury awarded Josiah Clifton £14.4.0 plus costs against Wm Lytle.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury found that the limitation statute barred Mangum’s recovery against Cozort.
1790s
- 1790DeedsWilliam Galbreath & Catherine Galbreath to James Hopkins, 30 October 1790
- 1790Court minutesThe jury returned an award of £526.6.3 plus costs in Miller and Young’s debt action against Allison.
- 1790Court minutesThe court ordered jurors James Dinon, Thomas Denon, James Beason and 27 others summoned for the November county court.
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: John Galbreath (Orange District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Wm. Galbreath (Orange District)
- 1790WillsWill of Anthony Stanford
- 1791DeedsWilliam Galbreath to Thomas Dixon, 12 November 1791
- 1791MarriagesMarriage bond: Robert Dixon and Mary Galbreath
- 1791Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Jno Fuller Jr granted to Jno Fuller Sr; sureties Wm Galbreath.
- 1791Court minutesWm Muzzle won three shillings and costs against Jno Sturges on appeal.
- 1792Court minutesGarnishee Thomas Dickson disclosed a note owed to Wm Galbreath and Galbreath’s report that he had transferred it.
- 1793DeedsWilliam Galbreath to Thomas Dixon, 1793
- 1793MarriagesMarriage bond: Matthew Cunningham and Betsey Galbreath
- 1795DeedsNorth Carolina to John Galbreath, 16 July 1795
- 1795Court minutesWm Galbreath won nominal damages and costs against Jno Turnbull.
- 1795Court minutesThe court appointed Rich’d Gott as road overseer.
- 1796Court minutesDav’d White recovered damages and costs against Wm Galbreath.
- 1797DeedsNorth Carolina to John Galbreath, 30 June 1797
- 1798MarriagesMarriage bond: Frederick Tyer and Catherine B Galbreath
- 1798Court minutesDeed, William Galbreath to Andrew Mitchell, proved by James Freeland.
- 1798Court minutesWm Elliot recovered damages and costs against John Galbreath for unperformed covenants after a setoff; jurors found Elliot’s work completed.
- 1799Court minutesFollowing default, jurors valued John Galbreath’s bond and awarded Nancy Benton damages and costs.
1800s
- 1800Court minutesDeed, James Patterson to Andrew Gibson, proved by John Galbreath.
- 1800Court minutesWill of William Galbreath, proved by Matthew Cunningham & William Kirk|Oath of William Kirk.
- 1800WillsWill of William Galbreath
- 1802DeedsJohn Galbreath to James Mebane Jr, 30 March 1802
- 1802Court minutesPeter Huffman won principal, damages and costs against May and Efland after payment and setoff were rejected.
- 1802Court minutesJurors rejected justification and awarded James Williams damages against Eli Hill.
- 1802Court minutesJurors found David Rainey not liable in James Murdock’s action.
- 1802Court minutesJurors upheld Thomas Watts’s promise, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded Thomas Faucett damages.
- 1802Court minutesSam’l Pleasants and sons received damages and costs against James Grant.
- 1802Court minutesJurors convicted Robert Duke of assault.
- 1803Court minutesJurors valued Simpson Tate’s bond, rejected payment and setoff and awarded Henry Bracken damages.
1810s
Undated
- Court minutesAndrew Simpson was ordered to serve double time for running away from Wm. Galbreath.
- Court minutesWm. Galbreath was ordered to deliver John Simpson’s inventory when Andw. Simpson completed service and repaid five pounds three shillings…
- Court minutesMichael Ryley, formerly bound to Wm. Galbreath, was ordered delivered to his mother, Mrs. Manakin.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was ordered to summon thirty named jurors for the next county court.
- Court minutesThomas Freeland was appointed overseer on the west side of Haw River with eighteen named workers.
- Court minutesRichard Galbreath replaced Thos. Freeland as constable.
- Court minutesThirty named jurors were appointed for next court and ordered summoned.
- Court minutesWill of Joseph Young, proved by Wm. Galbreath.
- Court minutesThirty named men were appointed grand and petit jurors for next county court and ordered summoned.
- Court minutesThirty-four named jurors were appointed for next county court.
- Court minutesThe listed people were ordered summoned as jurors for next county court.
- Court minutesOn Wm. Galbreath’s petition, four appraisers were appointed to value one acre belonging to Henry Trollinger.
- Court minutesA jury was sworn in Tyree Harris’s case against James Alston.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard Commons’s case against Campbell.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard Henry Thompson’s case against Geo. Clower.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard James Ray’s case against James Baldridge.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard Wm. Nunn’s case against John Flintham.
- Court minutesWm. Galbreath received a tavern license at his dwelling and was ordered to enter bond.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the executed venire listing thirty prospective jurors.
- Court minutesA sworn jury found Joseph Pendau not guilty.
- Court minutesThe same jury found Elizabeth Witty not guilty.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard Wm. Courtney’s case against Thos. Palmer.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard Ben Leonard’s case against John Moore.
- Court minutesA jury was sworn in Wm. Clark’s case against Sam Allen.
- Court minutesA jury with two substitutions heard Elinor Davis’s case against Geo. Carrington.
- Court minutesA jury was sworn in Jno. McRory’s case against And. McClary and Tho. Thompson.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard Jas. Morrow’s case against Robt. Baldridge and Wm. Tate.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard James Williams’s case against Henry Morris.
- Court minutesA jury was sworn in Wm. Shepherd’s case against Wm. T. Lewis.
- Court minutesHugh’s indenture to Wm. Galbreath was upheld without renewal.
- Court minutesA jury was sworn in Thos. Holden’s case against Wm. Picket for John Campbell.
- Court minutesHugh Folean was released from his apprenticeship to Wm. Galbreath.
- Court minutesWm. Galbreath received a tavern license for his dwelling house and gave bond with securities.
- Court minutesThe court apprenticed Richard Clifton to John Galbreath until age 21 to learn tailoring.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire naming the listed prospective jurors.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Galbreath £26.0.3 plus costs against the estate but found Allison had fully administered available assets; execution awa…
- Court minutesThe court licensed Samuel Allen’s Hillsborough tavern, with Wm Galbreath and Joseph Tade as sureties.
- Court minutesThe jury found for Murdock; the court ordered specified household goods held by him as garnishee subject to the plaintiff’s recovery.
- Court minutesThe jury could not agree in Trice’s action against Grisham, withdrew, and the suit was continued.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire listing the summoned jurors.
- Court minutesThe record named seventeen jurors remaining on the original panel.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Andrew Gibson £75.5, dischargeable through certificates, with costs; the record referred to the trial docket for certifi…
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the executed venire listing summoned jurors.
- Court minutesFourteen grand jurors were empaneled and sworn, with Sackfield Brewer as foreman.
- Court minutesThe court excused juror Wm Galbreath’s attendance or prior nonattendance.
- Court minutesThe court appointed John Galbreath as road overseer, replacing Gen’l Alex Mebane.
- Court minutesThe court appointed a jury to survey a route from William Galbreaths’s ferry through Joseph Hodges’s property to the university.
- Court minutesJoseph Nicks was nonsuited in his appeal against Warham Glenn.
- Court minutesDaniel Cloud won damages and costs against John Taylor on appeal.
- Court minutesFollowing default, the jury assessed James Elliott’s damages and costs against Alexander Hatch.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon jurors Thomas Durham, Rho Brewer, Jno Piper and 27 others for February court.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the jury summons list.
- Court minutesThe court swore the grand jury.
- Court minutesWm Galbreath was nonsuited in his action against Joseph White.
- Court minutesJames Galbreath’s surviving partners were nonsuited in their action against Thomas O’Harro.
- Court minutesHenry Thompson Jr recovered damages and costs against John Carrington; the court granted an appeal with James Carrington and Tho Hunt as…
- Court minutesDeed, Benjamin Cornell & Sarah Cornell his wife to John Galbreath, proved by Moses Crawford.
- Court minutesWm Kirkland and company recovered damages and costs against Hardy Morgan’s executors; jurors rejected setoff.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Edmund Gwin [or Green?], George Albright, Jacob Wilhoit and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Nathaniel Carter, George Albright, John Wilkerson and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesDeed, Wm Mebane to Margaret Murdock, proved by John Galbreath.
- Court minutesThe court appointed William Shaw and the other named men to patrol the stated district.
- Court minutesJurors convicted John Eason on the indictment.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Francis Dancy on the indictment.
- Court minutesJurors convicted James Williams on the indictment.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Wm Clark, Jno Galbreath, Wm Whitted and 3 others for jury service.
- Court minutesIsrael Barker was nonsuited against James Davis and sought an appeal with securities.
- Court minutesThe court appointed John Galbreath as road overseer.
