Orange County Indexed
The Yeargan surname
The Yeargan name in Orange County Indexed: 117 historical records and 1 person in the chronology.
- In the records
- 1783 to 1900
most named in the 1790s
- Court minutes 1783–1808
- Wills 1785–1825
- Deeds 1786–1823
- Records of enslaved people 1811–1821
- Marriages 1900
- In the chronology
- 1795 1 person in 1 entry
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Lick Creek (7), Bolin Creek (5), Presswoods Creek (5), Chapel Hill (4), New Hope Creek (1), School House Branch (1), Morgan Creek (1), John Street (1)
- Married into
- Pendergrass 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Patterson 14, Morgan 5, Caldwell 3, Nunn 3, Barbee 3, Moore 3, Hodges 3, Davis 3, Craig 2, Johnston 2, Brown 2, Couch 2
- Spellings to try
- Yeargain, Yeargin, Yergan
- Search beyond these records
- Yeargan 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 Yeargan there)
- Yeargan 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 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 117 records
25 deeds, 11 records of enslaved people, 1 marriages, 78 court minutes and 2 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. Yeargan marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1780s
- 1783Court minutesBenj. Yeargan was appointed guardian of Milly Patterson on a £1,000 specie bond with Wm. Rhodes and John Patterson.
- 1783Court minutesBenj. Yeargan returned accounts as guardian of Milly Patterson.
- 1785WillsWill of Sarah Morgan
- 1786DeedsMark Patterson to Benjamin Yeargan, March 1786
- 1787Court minutesThe jury found James B Horn’s action against Ro Abercrombie barred by the limitation statute.
- 1787Court minutesThe jury found that Mark Patterson executed the deed at issue in the surviving partners’ action.
- 1787Court minutesThe jury found for James Currey against Jackson and Collins; an appeal was requested.
- 1787Court minutesThe jury awarded Jno Turner £33 in damages plus costs against James Williams.
- 1787Court minutesThe jury found for the defendant in Jno Faddis’s action against Brown.
- 1788DeedsMark Patterson to Benjamin Yeargan, 25 February 1788
- 1788DeedsMark Patterson to Benjamin Yeargan, 25 February 1788
- 1788Court minutesOn appeal, the jury awarded John M Whitney £15.9.6 plus costs against Wm Oneal.
- 1788Court minutesOn appeal, the jury found for Archibald Lytle; Wm Poll replaced Benj Yeargan on the referenced jury.
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed Benjamin Yeargan as road overseer.
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed Richard Davis road overseer and assigned named workers or their laborers to the Dry Creek–New Hope route.
- 1789Court minutesOn appeal, the jury awarded Jonah Clifton £14.4.0, one year’s interest, and costs against Wm Lytle.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury awarded James Bevins twenty-five shillings plus costs against Wm Cumming.
- 1789Court minutesAllison’s action against Newman ended for failure to prosecute.
1790s
- 1790DeedsHardy Morgan to Benjamin Yeargan, 25 January 1790
- 1790Court minutesThe jury convicted Andrew Brooks and imposed a £5 fine plus costs.
- 1790Court minutesThe jury found that Lundy executed the deed in Henry’s debt action; the recorded value was torn away.
- 1790Court minutesTaylor was called and nonsuited in his action against Bigalow.
- 1790Court minutesThe jury awarded Rob’t Tinen £33 plus costs against Cox.
- 1790Court minutesWillis was called and nonsuited in his action against McAdams.
- 1791Court minutesThe jury awarded Wm Comb £3.1.6 ¼ plus costs against Tho Burke’s executors.
- 1791Court minutesA nonsuit was entered in Nichols’s appeal against Latta.
- 1791Court minutesDeed, John Weems to Samuel Allen, proved by Benjamin Yeargan.
- 1791Court minutesDeed, John Allen to John Davis, proved by Benjamin Yeargan.
- 1791Court minutesBenj’n Yeargan and Rob’t Scoby were selected to inspect the forthcoming election’s polls.
- 1791Court minutesJoseph Moore was permitted a payment into court; the jury subsequently awarded Jno Taylor damages and costs.
- 1792Court minutesA second jury upheld the disputed instrument as Thomas Horn Sr’s will.
- 1795Court minutesJurors acquitted John Flintham of petty larceny.
- 1796Court minutesOn Benjamin Yeargan’s motion through Wm Norwood, the court summoned Elizabeth Morgan concerning guardians for Solomon Parks Morgan and Jo…
- 1796Court minutesOn Pumphret Herendon’s petition through Wm Norwood, the court appointed viewers to value mill land and summoned adjoining owner Jno Stroud.
- 1796Court minutesThe court authorized Benjamin Yeargan to sell John Morgan’s perishable property, reserving bedding for Morgan’s use.
- 1796Court minutesWm Rider recovered damages and costs against Wm Nash on appeal.
- 1797DeedsPhilemon Hodges to Benjamin Yeargan, 13 May 1797
- 1797DeedsBenjamin Yeargan to Jarrat Yeargan, 28 August 1797
- 1799Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Augustus Richards granted to August Benton; sureties Benjamin Yeargan and Mathew McCauley.
- 1799Court minutesThe court appointed named road jurors to survey and report on the proposed route.
- 1799Court minutesJurors upheld Charles Collier’s bond, rejected his defenses, and awarded Jno Berry damages and costs.
- 1799Court minutesJurors found that Jno Whitsides did not detain the property claimed by And[rew] Gibson.
- 1799Court minutesPorter Allen won slander damages against Jno Holden; the court granted an appeal with approved securities.
- 1799Court minutesAfter medical examination, the court recommended an annual allowance for Jesse Rigsby, whose petition described a disabling militia wound.
1800s
- 1805DeedsBenjamin Yeargan to Whitted and Craig, 4 December 1805
- 1806DeedsThomas Edwards to Jarrett Yeargan & Benjamin Yeargan, 2 June 1806
- 1807DeedsBenjamin Yeargan to John Craig, 2 November 1807
- 1808Court minutesThe jury found James Murdock promised payment within three years and awarded John Elmore damages and costs.
- 1808Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded Sarah Thompson damages and costs.
1810s
- 1810DeedsBenjamin Yeargan to Joseph Caldwell, 9 August 1810
- 1811DeedsHugh Nunn to Benjamin Yeargan, 11 November 1811
- 1811DeedsBenjamin Yeargan to Bartlet Yeargan, 23 February 1811
- 1811Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Hugh Nunn to Benjamin Yeargan, 11 November 1811
- 1811Records of enslaved peopleAgreement: Benjamin Yeargan to Bartlet Yeargan, 23 February 1811
- 1815DeedsJohn Street to John Taylor Jr & George Johnston & Chesley Page Patterson & Catlett Campbell & Jarret Yeargan & John Cain & William Whitted, 28 June 1815
- 1815Records of enslaved peopleDeed of trust: John Street to John Taylor Jr, George Johnston, Chesley Page Patterson, Catlett Campbell, Jarret Yeargan, John Cain, William Whitted, 28 June 1815
- 1816DeedsJohn Craig to Jarrat Yeargan, 3 December 1816
- 1817DeedsJarrat Yeargan to Mann Patterson, 26 March 1817
- 1817Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Jarrat Yeargan to Mann Patterson, 26 March 1817
- 1819DeedsJarrat Yeargan to Benjamin Andrew Yeargan, 16 December 1819
1820s
- 1820DeedsElisha Bevill to Benjamin A Yeargan, 24 February 1820
- 1820DeedsJarrat Yeargan to William Barbee & George Johnston & Chesley Page Patterson & Joseph Caldwell, 14 March 1820
- 1820DeedsJarrat Yeargan to John Brown, 4 March 1820
- 1820Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Jarrat Yeargan to John Brown, 4 March 1820
- 1821DeedsJarrat Yeargan & Charlett Oney Yeargan to Mann Patterson, 26 February 1821
- 1821DeedsWilliam Barbee & George Johnston & Chesley Page Patterson & Joseph Caldwell to Jarrat Yeargan, 30 May 1821
- 1821DeedsJarrat Yeargan & Charlotte Yeargan by trustee to Edward Couch, 26 September 1821
- 1821DeedsJarrat Yeargan & Charlotte Yeargan to Sampson Moore, 31 May 1821
- 1821DeedsJarrat Yeargan & Charlotte Yeargan to Mann Patterson, 1821
- 1821Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Jarrat Yeargan, Charlett Oney Yeargan to Mann Patterson, 26 February 1821
- 1821Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Jarrat Yeargan, Charlotte Yeargan to Sampson Moore, 31 May 1821
- 1821Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Jarrat Yeargan, Charlotte Yeargan to Edward Couch, 26 September 1821
- 1821Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Jarrat Yeargan to Mann Patterson, 25 September 1821
- 1821Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Sampson Moore to Jarratt Yeargan, 25 September 1821
- 1823DeedsBenajmin A Yeargan to Denison Olmstead, 4 October 1823
- 1825WillsWill of Sarah Yeargan
1900s
- 1900MarriagesMarriage license: J L Yeargan and Annie Pendergrass
Undated
- Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Jarrat Yeargan, Charlotte Yeargan to Mann Patterson
- Court minutesBenj. Yeargan returned a guardianship account for Milly Patterson.
- Court minutesDeed, Jno. Morgan to Jno. Gwin, proved by Benj. Yeargan.
- Court minutesOrphan Page Patterson selected Benj Yeargan as guardian, replacing Mark Patterson.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire with attendance annotations.
- Court minutesThe court swore the grand jury.
- Court minutesThe court appointed a jury to survey a road from the University toward Chatham and report.
- Court minutesThomas Dick was nonsuited in his appeal against William Ray.
- Court minutesSamuel Hughes’s nonsuit was set aside, the case reinstated and the declaration amended to replace Thomas with Samuel.
- Court minutesThe jury found William Courtney Jr not liable in Andrew Brooks’s action.
- Court minutesJames B Horne won damages against Thomas Horne’s executor; a new-trial motion produced a rule to show cause.
- Court minutesJno O’Dien was nonsuited against Rob’t Campbell on certiorari.
- Court minutesHenry Thompson Jr won damages and costs against John Taylor on appeal.
- Court minutesOn John Haywood and Alexander Mebane’s memorial, the court appointed a jury to survey a route from Franklin Street toward Chappel Hill.
- Court minutesBenjamin Yeargan, Wm King and Ezekiel Brewer received an uncertain district appointment, with Brewer designated captain.
- Court minutesThe jury acquitted Frederick Williams of assault.
- Court minutesThe court appointed Abraham Davis as road overseer.
- Court minutesWm Kirkland’s firm recovered damages from Isaac Kirk; the jury found neither payment nor setoff.
- Court minutesAfter a jury found John Morgan unable to manage his affairs, Benjamin Yeargan became his guardian with bond and sureties.
- Court minutesRichard Coope prevailed against Frances Child; a new-trial request produced a rule to show cause.
- Court minutesThomas Mulholland prevailed against Mary Scarlet on appeal.
- Court minutesSamuel Thompson was nonsuited in his administration-capacity appeal against Andrew Burke.
- Court minutesWm Ray recovered damages and costs against John Hogan.
- Court minutesThe court appointed a jury to lay out a road connecting Franklin Street with the road from Raleigh to the University.
- Court minutesThe court recorded a jury panel with some members excused.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Benjamin Yeargan, Rob’t Moore, James Watson and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Taylor, Benj Herendon, Edward Jones and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesDeed, Jacob Flowers & Benjamin Yeargan to Edmund Jones, proved by John Daniel.
- Court minutesDeed, Benjamin Yeargan to UNC, proved by Samuel Benton.
- Court minutesDeed, Jno Davis to Elisha Bevel, proved by Benjamin Yeargan.
- Court minutesDeed, Philemon Hodges to Jno Davis, proved by Ben Yeargan.
- Court minutesDeed, Ben Yeargan to Jarret Yeargan, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, Philemon Hodges to Ben Yeargan, proved by Garret Yeargan.
- Court minutesWm Kirkland and company recovered damages and costs against Hardy Morgan’s executors; jurors rejected setoff.
- Court minutesSamuel Hopkins became guardian of Nancy Pickett.
- Court minutesLeonard Carlton furnished security concerning his children Nancy Carlton, Salley Carlton and Catey Carlton.
- Court minutesWm Wilkinson and Ben Yeargan were excused from jury attendance after sworn explanations.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Christopher Dannel, Jeremiah Roberts, James Robinson and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was ordered to summon jurors Chesley P Patterson, William Shepperd, William Morrow and 27 others for the next Superior Court.
