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Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia

Volume II

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CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA; Vol 2,

by Lyman Chalkley

 

Margaret McCutchen, Jean Martin and Agness Harvey as to relationship between John Hindman and Eleanor Fletcher. Original deed Eleanor Fletcher to son, Job Fletcher, 1790, recorded Rockbridge. James Elliott says his father, William Elliott, is 93 years old, 12th July, 1792.

APRIL, 1797 (A to K).

Henry King vs. William Johnston--23d September, 1795. John Crips is enlisted in the United States Army and about to march.

George Keezell, of Rockingham, vs. John Crookshanks, of Shenandore-- Contract for sale of land near the town. George has laid out in Rockingham County, 1787.

Zachariah Johnston vs. James Caruthers--Slander. Rockbridge. Defendant said plaintiff had forged a record from Virginia and had Christian Lookenbill arrested in Pennsylvania.

John Erwin vs. Samuel Erwin--Rockingham, Slander. John Erwin deposeth, 15th August, 1793: In year 1776 plaintiff (Samuel Erwin) came to defendant's father's house and told defendant that himself and his brothers, Benjamin, Andrew, John and William Erwin, had come to agreement to value the land their father formerly possessed at £300, and that Samuel Erwin and his brothers, Benjamin and Andrew, had purchased the shares belonging to John and William Erwin. Deposition of Thomas Woodall, 25th March, 1797: John Erwin was a man of good character, but some persons spoke badly of him. Thomas is about to remove to Kentucky.

Edward Erwin vs. Alexander Curry--Mary Curry, a witness in Pendleton County, deposes that a number of years ago her father, the present defendant, called on her uncles, viz: Benjamin, Samuel and Andy, to give their bonds for her grandmother's maintenance. Thomas Woodell deposes, 24th March, 1797: In April, 1795, defendant told Edward Erwin, son of plaintiff, &c.

James Dillard, Jr., vs. Jonathan Kerns--Bond by Jonathan, of Rockbridge County, to James Dillard, Sr., of Amherst. £40, 17th February, 1794.

Allison vs. Kennedy--Special verdict. Mentions patent to William Russell in year 1740. William Russell owned land in Beverley Manor prior to 1740. In 1742, 27th May, William conveyed his lands to Joseph Bloodworth, Joseph's will, dated 3d October, 1743, wife, Mary Bloodworth, devise to Mary Margaret Kennerley, wife of Thomas Kennerley. After Joseph's death, widow Mary married Michael Lawler. Thomas and Mary Margaret sold land to James Kennerley, but died before making deed, and Thomas, eldest son and heir; John Kennerley and Mary, his wife, conveyed the land to James. James Kennerley died, June, 1797. Survey was made for Russell, 1739. 1796 (A to M).

Edward Erwin vs. William Stevenson--Libel, Joseph Bell vs. George Craig--Signature of Joseph to contract to allow George to build mill.

Casper Mefford vs. Mathias Amon, Mathias Dout, Adam Bowlas, Jacob Kronck, Jacob Scott, Robert Mallory, Jacob Whitmore, James Beard, Martin

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Whitmer, Jacob Willberger, John Willberger, Adam Howe, Joseph Sevely, Daniel Williams, Joseph Long, John Kiblinger, Mathias Willberger, Michael Earmin, John Wideck, John Slasher, Peter Hoe, Jacob Koe, Valentine Softly, John Baker--Petition for road in Rockingham, 1793, from Mathias Amon's Mills crossing, North River, at Coal's Ford, near Jacob Scott's, thence to Rockfish Road, near Peter Kiblinger's. John Carthrae, John Kiblinger, William Trorabaugh, Alexander Fisher, affidavit viewers. Road passes through lands of Mathias Ockeltree, Thomas Hannah, John Baker, Casper Mefford, Jacob Scott, James Beard, Samuel Baker, Valentine Softly.

Samuel Miller vs. Gawin Hamilton--Uriah Gartin and Robert Ralston are about to remove to Kentucky, 6th October, 1795. Signatures Benjamin Hamson, William Herring, John Rice, 8th October, 1795.

McPheeters vs. Donaldson--Alexander McPheeters, Jr., and Jane McPheeters are about to remove to Kentucky, 1795, 4th September.

SEPTEMBER, 1802 (H to Z).

Hughart vs. Adams--Road appeal from Augusta. On 20th February, 1798, following inhabitants of ye Great Calf Pasture, petitioned to change the river road: Thomas Hughart, John Montgomery, Archibald Kinkead, James Gwinn, Jacob Peck, Thomas Kinkead, William Kinkead, Joseph Gwinn, Thomas Gwinn, James Fulton, William Moore, Samuel Black, Peter Simpson, William Yeuel, Samuel Neil, William Steele, Thomas Philips, Adam Hickle.

McPheeters vs. Moffett--Involves land conveyed to Beverley to Crockett, 26th February, 1740. Copy of deed. Deed, Robert Crockett and Margaret to William McPheeters, 23d November, 1743. Deed Robert Crockett and wife, same. William McPheeters, demandant, is son of above William McPheeters. Deposition James McClery, taken in Fayette County, Kentucky, third Monday June, 1798: In the Spring of 1742 he settled in Augusta County within 3 miles of lands in dispute. He lived in Augusta until October, 1785. Deposition before Samuel Blair, J. P., J. Bell, Elij Poage, George Trotter. John Brownlee deposes in Augusta, 3d July, 1798, that he has lived where he now lives since 1st November, 1740; he has always been a member of that society, and is nearly related to John Moffett, the defendant. John Tate also deposes that he has lived where he now lives for 53 years in October last, and had been acquainted with the lands for two years before he came to live in the neighborhood. Captain Samuel McPheeters deposes at same time that he has lived in and near where he now lives since 1741. Mathew Wilson deposes at same time that he has lived near where he now lives 60 years. John Young lived on the plantation 55 years ago and upwards.

McPheeters vs. Moffett--Original deed, William McPheeters, Sr., to William McPheeters, Jr., 1755. Copy deed, Beverley, to William Vance, 23d July, 1740. Deposition of Margaret Brown, 25th August, 1798: She lived on the land in dispute 60 years ago. Memorandum, 1790-91. Memorandum for Mr. Williams. Enquire after Elliott Rutherford, executor to his brother, Thomas Rutherford, who died about 20 years ago. Spencer Hill married Mary Rutherford, daughter of Thomas Rutherford, deceased, and her fortune is in the hands of Elliott, who lives about one mile from Rockingham

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Courthouse. Joseph Borden, letter to Cosen Jacob Peck. Cuthbert Bullett's letter. Alexander Stuart's letter, 12th February, to Mr. John Wilson, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, says John is eldest son and heir of George Wilson, deceased, who sold a lot in Staunton to Mr. Mathew Reid. Part of purchase money is due which Archibald offers to pay upon making a deed. James Russell's letter, 24th March, 1791, brother of Joseph Russell. Edward Day's petition for help in support of his family, three children, one an idiot. Edward is old and infirm. 14th April, 1791. W. Erwin's letter to William Anderson, 17th March, 1791. William is brother of Samuel Anderson. Owen Owens' letter, 29th July, 1791, to James Lyle.

APRIL, 1804 (S to Z).

Andrew Shanklin vs. Elizabeth Francis--Slander, from Rockingham. Daughter Betty. Declaimant recites he is "an old man, the father of a family, an honest, sober, and has been generally believed, a religious man, a teacher of the ignorant, eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame; a magistrate, a terror to the evil doer, but a praise to those who do well," &c.

Scott vs. Moore & Parris--Defendants, operators of Nancy Furnace, in Rockbridge. Contract of partnership, 1798, for seven years.

Peggy Thompson vs. Robert White--Breach promise marriage.

James Houston and Cornelius Alexander, guardians of orphans of George Weir, deceased, vs. James Mitchel, executor of last will and testament of James Beard, deceased--Suit on arbitration to determine a legacy left by James Beard to his daughter, Jane (Weir ?). Arbitrators decided that Mitchell shall pay to the plaintiffs £22 on or before Jane's eldest child arrives at full age. Dated 21st November, 1786.

Wilkinson vs. Hunter--Patent, 1st August, 1772, to John Wilkinson for 400 acres on South River and on Beverley's patent line; cor. Henry Dawson, cor. Edward Hall.

APRIL, 1806 (A to B).

Brannen vs. Fawcett--Henry Lewis, son of John Lewis, 26th August, 1806.

Peter R. Beverley vs. John Doake--Deposition of Thomas Mitchell. 14th October, 1805, aged 73, says: Samuel Doak lived on the land in dispute upwards of sixty years ago and John has lived on it ever since Sam's death. Deposition of Hugh Fulton, 14th October, 1805, aged 77, says: He was acquainted with Samuel, father of John.

West vs. Byrd--Certified copy will of Andrew Byrd, dated 27th February, 1788. Probated 28th January, 1799, Rockingham County. Wife, Mary; daughter, Catherine Circle; place where she now lives. Son, Andrew Bird. Granddaughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Catherine and Nancy West. Grandson, William West; place where his mother lives; infant. Son Abraham. Deposition of William West and his wife Mary, 15th August, 1805, in Greene County, Tennessee, says: The negro in question was given to James West in 1773, about one year and a half after James and Caty West were married; Andrew Bird was hurt by a fall from a horse, and there was question whether he was of right mind afterwards. Andrew Bird's daughter, Katy

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West. Her husband was James West. Administration was granted in Rockingham, 25th November, 1782, to Catherine West on estate of James West. Appraisement (copy filed) 10th September, 1783. Deposition of James West, of Hawkins County, Tennessee, 15th August, 1805. Children and heirs of James West, viz: Daniel Bealer and Polly (Mary), Catty and William. Bird had a negro wench, Sall, for several years before he sold her to the Baptist Society.

SEPTEMBER, 1789.

Thomas Brown vs. Brown's executors--receipt, 23d May, 1771, by Thomas to Peter Hanger, for part pay of a certain tract of 210 acres, formerly bought in partnership between Thomas' father and Thomas Garner, now both deceased. Test: John Dickinson. John Handley.

APRIL, 1801 (A to H).

Augustine Argenbright vs. Samuel Merritt--Contest over probate of will of Catherine Merritt, with copy of will dated 24th July, 1799. "To friend Augustine Argenbright, all real and personal estate left by her former husband, Valentine Cloninger."

Peter Ahl vs. Samuel Meek--Peter Ahl, doctor.

James Brown vs. Thomas Sawyers--13th September, John Thompson and James Tomlinson intend shortly to decamp or emigrate from this State.

Dunlap (John, son of John, Rockbridge) vs. Dunlap (John, son of Robert)--Slander.

Major Dowell, agent for Abraham Clemens, of the State of Pennsylvania, vs. Mathew Shaw--Ejectment.

Major John Hays vs. James McClung--William Carson, Robert Davis and Temple Davis are, 8th September, 1798, about to remove out of this district, and perhaps out of the State.

SEPTEMBER, 1804 (R to Z).

Betsey Shanklin (a single woman), alias Betsey Murray, infant, by Andrew Shanklin, next friend, complains of Ezekiel Logan and Margaret, his wife. Shipman vs. Huston--Bill of sale by Walter Greenfield to Jonathan Shipman, of Rockingham County for a negro boy devised to Walter's wife, late Frances Holland McKall, by her father, John McKall, deceased.

Polly Snider, infant, vs. William Headrake--Affidavit that William has gone to New (?), Pennsylvania, 11th March, 1804.

APRIL, 1807 (R to Z).

Hugh Donaghe vs. Samuel Rankin--Deposition John Duerson on 2d December, 1806, at house of Jacob Rondaboush, at the Sign of the Cross Keys, in County of Rockingham. John is about to depart to some part of Kentucky, 8th November, 1806. Signature of Charles Lewis.

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APRIL, 1805 (F to P).

John Fletcher vs. Alexander Dunlap and Jane--Slander. From Rockbridge. Affidavit, 7th April, 1800, that John is an inhabitant of Kentucky.

Bartholomew Fryatt vs. Thomas Kerr--James Quigley, of Rockbridge. Special bail, 24th July, 1806. In 1806 James Quigley bought land in Rockbridge. David Rapp swears in Rockbridge County, 3d June, 1806, that in September last he was at the house of Bartholomew Friatt, who then lived in Chilicothe, in Ohio, and he still lives there. Charge was that Bartholomew took two of Thomas' horses with him when he went from Quigley's.

Gamble vs. Mann--Bond. Archibald Mann and Lewis Myers, of Bath County, to Leonard Fisher, of Augusta, 14th October, 1801. Test:

Valentine White, John Bird, Jr. John Harrison and Gracey vs. Reuben Harrison (of Smith's Creek)-- Rockingham, 1803.

George Hairston vs. Flemstead Perkins--Bond of Flemstead Perkins, of Henry County, to plaintiff, 5th June, 1800.

Thomas Milhollan vs. Balser King--Defendant is about to remove to Kentucky, 3d April, 1802.

Hinkle vs. Brown--Record of suit James McIlhenny vs. Charles Rodgers, from Bath.

Johnston vs. Bailey--Applicant's bond signed by Robert Bailey, Edward Burk, John Backensto, Vincent Tapp, Joseph Pippitt, Joseph Points.

William Miller vs. John McKenny, son of James McKenny--Case. Writ, 15th November, 1802. Deposition of John Allison, 9th April, 1805. Last spring a certain Jonathan More, formerly of Scuffle Town, near Richmond, called at house of deponent.

George Crawford vs. William McGuinness--Contract of lease, 1793, between plaintiff, of Augusta, and defendant, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

APRIL, 1796 (N to Z).

Peter Rolaur vs. Henry Butt--Ejectment. Rockingham, 1795. Grant, 27th August, 1783, by Benjamin Harrison, Governor, to Peter Rolaur, assignee of Jacob Hornberry, 65 acres by Survey, dated 7th December, 1769, on north side North River, top of Funk's Hill.

Richard Mathews vs. John McDougal--Deposition, 3d February, 1795, of Samuel Greenlee, of Lincoln County, Kentucky, before James Davis, William Montgomery and John Craig. It was reported that Greenlee had been killed by the Indians, but this was disproved. William Hogshead about to remove to Kentucky, 9th April, 1793. Depositions William Hogshead and John Gardner at house of William Gilham, in Staunton, 21st April, 1789. Deposition of Susannah Griffith, 29th March, 1794: Was daughter of Robert Witherow, who was a miller at Mossey Creek. Evan Griffith, Susannah Griffith and Samuel Witherow intend to remove from the State 4th September, 1795.

Peter Neigh, assignee Christian Hunsacre, vs. Nicholas Earhart--Bond by defendant, 23d May, 1772, of Hanover Township, Lancaster County,

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Pennsylvania, farmer, to Christian Hunsacre, in Bethel Township, same county, farmer.

Peter Wiley vs. Thomas Scott--Ejectment. Rockbridge. 120 acres on Collier's Creek, copy of grant, 3d November, 1750, to Samuel Patten; 100 acres on a branch of Buffalo Creek of James River, William Hall.

SEPTEMBER, 1805 (S to Z).

Mary Switzer, infant, by John Switzer (father), vs. Daniel Killson.

Jacob Swoope vs. Reuben and William Kennerly--Ejectment. July, 1803. There was a coal pit on the land in dispute. Involves 249 acres on South River.

Dr. James R. Willson vs. John McMullin--Libel. Slander. Rockbridge. Publication in the "Rockbridge Repository," published in Lexington by defendant.

SEPTEMBER, 1795 (L to W).

James Patterson vs. Francis Bell--Trespass.

Vanscone vs. Gladden--Deposition in Wythe County, 24th April, 1793, of Lucretia Vanscoyoe (Vanscoit) before James Campbell, says: In 1792 robbers came to the house of James Dougherty, in Rockbridge, whose housekeeper she was, and mistreated her.

APRIL, 1802 (M to Z).

Samuel Miller vs. Smith Lofland--Deposition of Plummer Thurston, 17th August, 1801, at house of Peggy Thurston, in King and Queen County. Plummer is son of Peggy. Deposition at same place and time of Peggy Thurston, aged about 54 years: In 1798 she sold the slave to Samuel Jesse, of Middlesex. She employed physicians for the slave, viz: One negro doctor and two women doctors, "whom had been much approved of in many cases of sickness." Deposition of Philip Sears at same time and place.

Messick vs. Ingram--1st September, 1801, Abraham Ingram and Elizabeth Ingram, of Bath County, are about to remove from the State of Virginia.

Peter Piper vs. Peter Hartley--Defendant in 179_, in County of York, Pennsylvania, was indebted to plaintiff. Certificate by Benjamin Wright, "member of the Abolition Society for the relief of five negroes unlawfully held in bondage," 14th December, 1779, that the negro was brought from Maryland to Pennsylvania, contrary to law of Pennsylvania, and was, therefore, free.

SEPTEMBER, 1803 (D to L).

Kerr vs. Dixon--Involves courses of Beverley Manor. Copy of Beverley Manor Patent, 1736.

SEPTEMBER, 1804 (E to G).

Mary Gilmer vs. Peter Sipe--Deed, 27th October, in Orange. Peter

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Bowman to Christian Riddleberger, 400 acres, Shenando, part of grant to Jacob Stover and part of the land whereon Jacob now lives. Deed, Jacob Stover to Peter Bowman, above. Deposition of Jeremiah Webb, 7th April, 1804. Deed, 1741, Stover to Francisco. Cub Run. Affidavit by Charles Lewis, 17th August, 1802, that Augustine Price is upwards of 80. That Robert Hook is upwards of 90. Following deed, viz: 25th June, 1741, Stover to Christopher Francisco, 176_. Grant to Francisco et als., 20th September, 1736, Stover to Peter Bowman. Patent to William Russell for the Stover patent abandoned. Will of Christopher Francisco. Deposition of Augustine Price, 16th October, 1802, aged 80 years: Was driven from his home on New River by Indians in year of Braddock's defeat; he encamped on the land now Mrs. Gilmer's, then John Madison. Deposition of Robert Hook, same time and place, aged 90 years: He has known the walnut tree for sixty years.

Frenger vs. Rev. William Wilson--Deposition of Conrad Highbarger, 19th December, 1803: In April last he went to Staunton, it being the day for election of members to General Assembly. Rev. William Wilson struck him in the crowd and called him a damned rascal.

SEPTEMBER, 1804 (K to P).

Myers vs. Brownlee--Involves land conveyed by Beverley to Lyun. Lamme vs. Rankin--Bond by Rankin, 9th October, 1794, to Samuel Lamme, of Fayette County, Ky.

JUDGMENTS. SEPTEMBER, 1804 (K to P).

Myers vs. Cowley. Jacob Myers removed over the Ohio last fall. 4th April, 1804.

APRIL, 1805--(A to G).

Thomas Edington & Agnes, who was widow of Jno. Oliver, vs. Benj. Thompson, Miles King, Robert Douthat. Bath Co. Wr. Dower. Erwin, Sam'l, Mary & Marg't, vs. Robert Reid--Forcible entry and det'n 240 acres on Middle River. Letter by Saml. Erwin dated 30 Nov., 1794 addressed to his brother David Erwin, Sullivan Co., Tenn. Depn. of Jane Patterson, 26 Mar., 1802, in Sullivan Co., Tenn. Ditto--Sarah and John Patterson--and Margt. Taylor (dau. of Sarah Patterson).

Celia Blair vs. Wm. McKemy. Celia is dau. of Nancy Blair, the dau. of George Blair of Albemarle. Her father was a negro slave. She was put into care of Robert Cooper who married another daughter of sd. Blair's she was to be carried to Penna. to he educated, but Cooper brought her to Augusta and put her in possession of William McKenny, married Cooper's sister, in whose family she has remained--She is now over 21 and Wm. McKemy is dead and his son John detains her--April 2, 1803. Petition for freedom.

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Celia vs. Jno McKemie Certificate Floyd Co., Prestonsburg 17 Feby, 1804 that Richard Kaines & Margaret have lived in Floyd eight years as good citizens. V. W. Evans, Esq., Caleb Litton, Esq., J. Brown, Esq. Many other signatures. Depn. in Floyd Co., Ky., 17 Feby, 1804, of Richard Kaines--he lived in Augusta with Mr. McKemy--Cooper brought the child to McKemy's in 1782. She christened the child, threw a basin of water on it and called it Cela--threw a basin of water on it in the name of the Commonwealth.

SEPTEMBER, 1806 (I to M).

Elijah McClenachan vs. Joseph Wright. Joshua Evans is about to remove, 5 April 1806.

SEPTEMBER, 1806 (C to __).

Commonwealth vs. Maj. Saml. Houston. Indict. for disturbing Public Worship by dragging Ann Henderson out of the Meeting on Sunday 4 Aug 1805 at Timber Ridge. Depn. of David Snyder 26 Mar 1806--Ann took the Jerks--she was exercised for some time when she rose up & began dancing. Maj. H____ took hold of her arm saying it would not do to dance in Meeting--Daniel Lyle prevented him--James Decker came to Houston's assistce. & she was removed to the shade of a tree. "Depositions show that Houston's action met the approval of the Congregation and of Mr. Blair the pastor."

Commonwealth vs. Cap. Thos. Milhollin. Jeremiah Sims & Sarah are about to remove to Ohio--Sarah was dau of Milhollin--1804.

Indict. vs. Deft. & Thos. Lewis, Wm. Sulcer, Wm. Anderson, James Nutingham, & Jno. Coonrod for breaking into Bath Jail & rescuing Charles Rodgers, 1803.

SEPTEMBER, 1806 (C to __).

Commonwealth vs. Luther Morgan. Indict. murder of Asa Markwood, guilty excusable homicide--Rockingham

SEPTEMBER, 1806 (D to H).

Mary Fisher vs. William Lewis. Rockingham--Br. Prom. Mar.

S. Humphreys vs. H. Vance. Copy of will of Love Statham of Louisa Co. dated 14 Sep. 1781 & proceed in Louisa. Wife, Martha, daughter, Jane Haley, son-in-law, Stephen Hunter. Grandson Wm. Dabney Statham, grandson Cornelius Humphreys, daughter Sarah Humphreys, children and their representatives--Elizabeth Hardwick, John Statham, Ann Eastham. daughter Sarah, daughter Jane Haley, son Charles, deceased daughter, Mary Hunter, deceased; daughter Mildred Humphreys; granddaughter Martha Humphreys--daughter of Mildred.

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SEPTEMBER, 1795 (A to K).

Bowyer vs. William. Articles of agreement to build a house dimensions, &c., withdrawn.

Commonwealth vs. George Baxter, student, Rockbridge. Libel on John Caruthers a justice of Rockbridge.

John Davis vs. Henry Miller. Caveat for land in Rockingham on west side Mossey Creek--60 acres.

SEPTEMBER, 1795 (A to K).

Mathias Gabbert vs. Jacob Bailor. Eject. 105 acres in Beverly Manor formerly Robert Young's.

SEPTEMBER, 1798 (A to G).

John Brown vs. Saml. Mitchel, And. Wardlaw. 317 acres in Rockbridge. Survey Aug. 1, 1774 for George Moffett by James Trimble 328 acres. Deed by Borden to Charles Donely 11 Feby, 1741-2, 231 acres 1 R 32 P--part of 92100, on Mophet's Creek, cor. James Cook--ye Barrens.

John Dunlap vs. Hugh Kelso & John Dunlap. Trespass--Rockbridge. Robt. and John Fletcher are about (9 Aug., 1797) to remove to Kentucky.

Graham vs. Hartsooke. Eject. Pat. 1780 to John Blair by Jefferson. 60 acres by survey dated 12 June, 1761 on Long Glade.

SEPTEMBER, 1792 (A to W).

Gamble vs. Andrew Jordan, A. & B. Pendleton County--verdict for Deft. Charles Baskins vs. Robert Craig--Christopher Graham is about (7th September, 1791) to remove to Kentucky. James McGill vs. Capt. John Erwin.

APRIL, 1800 (M to Z).

Robert Shaw vs. Clements (Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Gersham & James)-- Trespass. Rockbridge

375 acres, cor. James McClung; cor. Robt. Campbell. Moore vs. Vernum--Deposition of James McCown at house of Col. Saml. McDowell in Fayette County, Kentucky, 15th May, 1798.

SEPTEMBER, 1792 (A to W).

Miles vs. Henry Brill--"I, Henry Brill, of Heidelburg Township, County of Lancaster, Penna., yeoman," bond to Miles, &c., 4th June, 1783. John Bright and others petition June, 1797, for a road from James Rowan's at Rockbridge line to the great road passing through Greenville, as it is cut off by Christopher Myers. Signed: John Bright, Jno. Schultz, Job Heoah, Hugh Alexander, Wm. Ritter, Neal O'Neal, Jno. Henry, James McFadden, John McFadden, David Shultz, Saml. Steele, Rob. Henry, Jno. Cunningham, James Steele, Andrew Purris.

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APRIL, 1800 (M to Z).

Myers vs. Bright--Patrick Hall, Saml. Carson, David Carson, Roob Carson, James Henry, James Poage, James Moore, Casper Huffman, Geo. Shultz, Thos. Fulton, Jno. Fulton, Saml. Brown, Hugh Fulton. This is called the Myers Road.

APRIL, 1801 (L to Z).

Sinlington vs. McClenachan--Certificate by Alexr. McClanachan of his obligation to deliver to Maj. Wm. Long warrant for 1,000 acres for his services in Continental service 1st December, 1783.

APRIL, 1808.

Beverley vs. Hutchinson--Papers, Writ right by Peter R. Beverley vs. George Hutchinson, 15 acres. Depn. 13th April, 1808, of James Gibson, aged 56 years, in Augusta. Depn. of Saml. Pilson 24th September, 1807, where he was about 9 or 10; he is now in his 69th year. Depn. of Joseph Brock of Orange County, 1813; in 1808 Maj. George Gibson was living near Cumberland Gap, Lee County. Depn. Benj. Stuart 17th October, 1807; he recollects that Wm. and Andrew Carr lived on the land 60 to 65 years ago. Benj. is now in 72d year. Alexr. Stuart deposes that about 1742, when he was a small boy, his father came into the neighborhood of the land in controversy and settled there. The two Carrs were then living there. Deponent lived in the neighborhood until 1766. Involves deed, Beverley to David Henderson, 1749.

APRIL, 1797 (L to Z).

Lukinbill vs. Z. Johnston. Moore vs. Gane--Depn. Jacob Peck, aged upwards of 90, at house of Jacob Cooper 1st April, 1797, near Fincastle. Bott. Nichols is son to Benj. Benden, Seni's eldest daughter. Jacob arrived in this country from Germany 52 years ago and Nichols was born 2 years after. Depn. of Lydia Peck, wife of above, sister to the mother of Wm. Nichols, and aged 80.

APRIL, 1802 (D to L).

Polly Darst, infant, by Benj. Darst, vs. Polly Wendel--Slander.

Alexander Humphreys vs. George G. McIntosh--Covenant. Parties entered into a partnership 12th November, 1793, jointly to practice physic and surgery and vending and compounding medicines. Dismissed at defendant's costs.

APRIL, 1802 (D to L).

Joseph Hays, heir-at-law of Margaret Hays, coheiress-at-law of John Stephenson, deceased, vs. James Patton--Rockbridge. Ejectment. 191 acres. 2 R, 21 P, on the Falling Spring Branch.

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