Order Book 18 -- July 1786-March 1788
Submitted by: Reiley Kidd
At a Court held for Amelia County on Thursday the 27th day of July 1786
Present: John Booker, Henry Anderson, Peter Randolph and John Royall Jr., Gentlemen.
A Commission annexed to the deed from Bartlett Crenshaw to John Knight for the privy examination of Sarah Crenshaw, wife of the said Bartlett, with a certificate of the execution thereof was returned into court and is recorded.
An indenture between John Fowlks of the one part and Henry Fowlks of the other part with the receipt thereon endorsed was acknowledged by the said John, and is recorded.
Major Joseph Scott is appointed surveyor of the road leading from Jenito Bridge to Grubb Hill Church and to the crossroad that comes from Mr. Tabb's, and that the male laboring tithables of Jerman Baker, Sarah Scott, (William Murray's under Daniel Worsham) and John Tabb's (at Grub Hill Quarter) do work on the said road and keep the same in repair.
An indenture between Richard Kennan of the one part and George Robertson of the other part, with a receipt thereon endorsed was proved by the oath of Blackn Mosseley, another witness thereto, and is certified.
Present: Edmund Booker, John Pride, & Charles Ford, Gent. Ordered that the Sheriff pay unto John Booker 13£ for building a bridge over Nibbs Creek.
Judah, a Negro woman belonging to the estate of William Boothe is exempted from paying tax in the future.
Present: Edmund Booker Jr., Davis Booker, Peter Lamkin, Thomas P. Overton, William C. Craddock, William Finney & William Walthall, Gent.
An indenture between Samuel Cobbs of the one part and William Wood Jr. of the other part was proved by the oaths of Joshua Rucker and William Wood, two of the witnesses thereto, and is certified.
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Edward Booker is appointed County Lieutenant of the militia for this county.
1st Battalion-Paulin Anderson, Colonel; Edmund Booker, Jr., Lt. Colonel; & Richard Ogilby, Major in the first Battalion.
2nd Battalion-William Cross Craddock, Col.; Gabriel Fowlks, Jr., Lt. Col.; and Thomas Jones, Major in the second Battalion.
1st Battalion-Thomas Elmore, Capt.; Phillip Williams, Lieutenant; and James Vaughan Ensign in the first Battalion.
1st Battalion-William Wood, Capt.; John Boothe, Lt.; and John Chappell, Ensign.
1st Battalion-Joshua Chaffin, Capt.; Thomas P. Overton, Lt.; and William Chamberlane Hudson, Ensign.
1st Battalion-John Catlin Cobbs, Capt.; Jacob Roberts, Lt.; and Edward Wilkinson, Ensign.
1st Battalion-Abraham Marshall, Capt.; John Townes (son of James), Lt.; and John Archer, Ensign.
1st Battalion-William Jennings, Capt.; James Dupeey, Lt., and James Cook, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-William Craddock, Capt.; Presley Jeter, Lt.; and Henry Fowlks, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-Thomas Jordan, Capt.; John Crule, Lt.; and Sharp Lampkin, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-Freeman Epes, Capt.; Thomas Bridgforth, Lt.; and Thomas Epes, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-William Greenhill, Capt.; Charles Willson, Lt.; and John Tucker, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-Abner Osborne, Capt.; Batte Jones, Lt.; and Robert Jones, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-Archer Jones, Capt.; Anderson Freeman, Lt.; and William Old, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-Edmund Wills, Capt.; Grief Talley, Lt.; and Francis Stern, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-William Worsham, Capt.; Daniel Vasser, Lt.; and William Jones, Ensign.
2nd Battalion-Samuel Watkins, Capt.; George Green, Lt.; and John William Connally, Ensign.
Peter Randolph, Capt. of the first Battalion of Light Infantry; William Giles Jr., Lt.; and Henry Anderson Jr. Ensign.
Davis Booker, Capt. of the Second Battalion of Light Infantry; Edward Booker Jr. Lt.; and Peter Dupeey Jr. Ensign.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of Tabitha Stern, deceased was returned into Court and is recorded.
A Bill of Sale between Henry Munford of the one part and John Munford of the other part was proved by the oath of one of the witnesses thereto and is certified.
An Indenture between John Mills of the one part and Richard Bennett of the other part was acknowledged by the said John, party thereto, and Mary his wife personally appeared in court and relinquished her right of dower in the said lands. Recorded.
On the petition of John Anian, an old and infirm man, he is exempt from paying taxes and levies in future.
On the motion of Molly Draper, who took the oath and entered into and acknowledged bond with Samme Hobbs and John P. James, her securities, a certificate is granted to her for obtaining letters of administration of the estate of William Draper, deceased, in due form.
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Ordered that William Cryor, Joshua Hightower, Edmund Harris and William Jackson or any three of them do appraise in current money the slaves if any and personal estate of William Draper, deceased, and return their appraisment to the Court.
Ordered that the Sheriff out of the money in his hands belonging to this County pay unto Daniel Coleman 7£3/ for the expense of building two bridges over Beaver Pond Branch.
An indenture between Joseph Eggleston Jr. of the one part and John Tabb of the other part with a memorandum thereon endorsed was acknowledged by the said Joseph, and is recorded and certified.
An indenture between Thomas Hobson of the one part and John Tabb of the other part was acknowledged by the said Thomas, and is recorded.
A Commission annexed to the Deed from Joseph Motley of the one part and Isaac Motley of the other part for the privy examination of Elizabeth Motley, wife of the said Isaac, with a certificate of execution thereof was returned into court and is recorded.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of Thomas Foster, deceased, was returned into court and is recorded.
Ordered that the Sheriff pay John Booker 7£10/ for building a bridge over Deep Creek.
Ned a Negro man belonging to William Wood is exempted from paying taxes in future.
Nathaniel Robertson is appointed guardian to William Gray, orphan of Joseph Gray, deceased, who entered into and acknowledged bond with Robert Robertson, his security, under the penalty of £100 according to law, for securing the said orphan's estate & indemnifying the court.
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Lucy a Negro wench belonging to Ambrose Jeter (is) exempt from paying taxes in future.
Ordered that William Howlett, Branch Tanner, Lewelling Williamson, James Townes, and Thomas Willson or any three of them do view a way for a road from Anderson's Road to West Creek Road, and report to the court the conveniency and inconveniency thereof.
Thomas Elmore is appointed guardian to Polly Motley, orphan of Abraham Motley, deceased, who entered into and acknowledged bond with William Ellington, his security, under the penalty of £100 according to law for securing the said orphan's estate and indemnifying the court.
Peter Randolph, Gent. is appointed to let the building a bridge over Deep Creek near Benjamin Crawley's.
Ann Vaughan personally appeared in Court and relinquished her right of dower in the lands conveyed by her husband, Bartholomew Vaughan to James Vaughan.
On the motion of Joshua Rucker who made oath according to law, certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration of the estate of Thomas Whitworth, deceased, giving security whereupon he together with William Norvill his security entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of £50, with condition according to law.
Ordered that William M. Booker, Samuel Booker, John Sudberry and Edward Booker, or any three of them, appraise in current money the slaves if any and personal estate of Thomas Whitworth, deceased, and return their appraisment to the Court.
John Beadle is appointed surveyor of the road from the County line to Pride's Church, and that the male laboring tithables of William Mitchell, Obadiah Jackson, Augustine Beadle, Thomas Beadle, Thomas Osborne, & William Kennon do work on the said road and keep the same in repair.
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An agreement between William Jennings and Joseph Jennings Jr. of the one part and Joseph Jennings Sr. of the other part was acknowledged by the said William and Joseph Jr., and is recorded.
Joshua Chaffin, one of the under-sheriffs of this county, produced an account and swore to the same, agreeable to an Act of Assembly to Prevent Distress. Account certified.
Millinton Roach produced an account and swore to the same, agreeable to an Act of Assembly to Prevent Distress. Account certified.
An indenture between William Adams & Susannah his wife of the one part and Rice Newman of the other was acknowledged by the said William, and is recorded.
A paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Josiah Beauford, deceased, being exhibited into court for proof, and upon examination of Leroy Buford, who appeared to have signed the same as a witness, and who declared upon oath that he was not called upon by the said Josiah Buford to witness the said paper; that the said Josiah Buford neither signed, sealed, published or declared the said paper in his presence, nor in his hearing to be his last will and testament, that he signed the same altogether at the instance (sic) of John Evans in such a place that he neither did nor could see the said Josiah Beauford. Upon which the Court are of the opinion that the said paper purporting etc. is not the true last will and testament of Josiah Buford, and that the same is nugatory. Upon which Ann Buford, the widow of the said Josiah appeared in Court and relinquished her right to the administration of the decedent's estate to James Buford, who took the oath. Certificate granted unto him for obtaining letters of administration of this estate. James enters into bond with John Ragsdale, his security, in the penalty of £750.
On the motion of Gideon Seay, certificate is granted him to obtain letters of administration of the estate of Jesse Seay, deceased. He entered into bond with William Foster, his security, in the penalty of £1000.
Ordered that William Foster, Paulin Anderson, Francis Anderson and John Foster or any three of them do appraise in current money the slaves if any and personal estate of Jesse Seay, deceased, and return their appraisment to the Court.
Ordered that the Sheriff pay unto Samuel Morgan £22 for building two bridges over Beaver Pond Branch.
Samuel Davis, P vs. Sterling C. Thornton, D} In Case -
A commission is awarded to the P to examine and take the deposition of David Stokes, he giving the reverse party 10 days previous notice of the time and place of executing the same.
An indenture between James Callicott of the one part and John Tabb of the other part with a memorandum thereon endorsed was further affirmed by John Bottom, another witness thereto, and is recorded.
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Whereas Edward Munford, Richard Jones, Nathan Fletcher, and Samuel Davis, executors of Thomas B. Munford, deceased, who was guardian of Phoebe Hudson, orphan of Henry Hudson, deceased, sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against the estate of William Watson for £35.16.0 including debt, interest and all cost by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 25th day of January 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said William to satisfy the same, and the said William with Alexander Erskine his security entered into bond to pay the said £35.16.0 with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said William all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid...on the motion of the said Edward Munford & executors as aforesaid by their attorney, the said William having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said Edward Munford's executors have execution against the said William Watson of the said £35.16.0, together with lawful interest at 5% per annum from the 25th day of January 1786 to the time of payment, and their costs.
Whereas Robert Fitzgerald sued out of this Court on a judgment and execution against the estate of Nathaniel Robertson, John Robertson, and Pleasant Roberts for £102.9.9 current money of Virginia including debt, interest, and all costs...as above; property seized from Nathaniel Robertson by the Sheriff 21 March 1786 (cont.)
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(cont.) Robertson entered into bond with William May and Robert Robertson, his securities to pay the debt within three months, and his property restored. Debt not paid. Upon P's motion, D and his security William May did not appear...Court rules that the P have execution against said Nathaniel and William his security for the said £102.9.9, with lawful interest thereon from 21 March 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.
Alexander Roberts, P vs. John Harper and Samuel Booker, D} Motion on a Replevin Bond -
The same as before against the D Samuel Booker, who having had legal notice of this motion (except for 1350 lb of James or Appomattox River inspected tobacco, and 44d, including debt, interest and all costs, together with lawful interest on the same from 22 July 1784 to the time of payment, and his costs.
William Ellington, P. vs. John Hundley & John Foster, Sr., Ds} Motion on a Replevin Bond-
The same as before against D Hundley. Amount £3.12.7 1/2 from 23 November 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.
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On the motion of Christopher Haskins, administrator of William Pollard, deceased, it is ordered that he provide an account of his administration of the said decedent's estate before Abner Osborne and William Greenhill, Gent., to whom it is referred to state, examine, and settle said account. They are to make report thereof to the next Court.
An indenture between John Lewis and Sidy his wife of the one part and Samuel Booker of the other part was acknowledged by the said John, and is recorded.
A power of attorney between Nathan Fletcher Sr. and Elizabeth Nicholson, executrix of James Nicholson, deceased, of the one part, and Carter Basset Harrison of the other was proved by the oaths of James Hall Munford, William Osborne Jr., and Daniel Parham, the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
Upon the motion of Thomas Griffin Peachy against Christopher Hudson, late Sheriff of this county for Clerk's fees due for the year 1784 to the amount of £130, Court rules in favor of claimant for this debt, and his expenses.
Upon the motion of Millinton Roach who with security entered into bond, an injunction is granted him to stay proceedings of a judgment at law obtained by James Scott against him in this county (cont.)
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(cont.) until the matter shall be heard in Equity upon a Bill this day filed by said Millinton.
Ordered that Nathan Fletcher, Joseph Wills, William Parham, Branch Osborne or any three of them appraise the slaves if any and personal estate of Peter Hudson, deceased, and return their appraisment to this Court.
Nathaniel Venable, P vs. Alexander Bruce, D} In Debt -
Suit dismissed.
Ordered that the Sheriff pay unto William Finney £16.9, the expense of building a bridge over Smacks Creek near Webster's.
Whereas Thomas G. Peachy by suit out of this court on a judgment of the said Court an execution against the estate of Peter Ellington for 582 lb of net inspected tobacco and £3.7.3, including debt, interest and all costs, the Sheriff of this county the 13th day of February 1786 seized sufficient of the estate of the said Peter to satisfy this debt...Peter with Joseph Gifford his security entered into bond to pay the debt within three months, and his property was restored.... debt not paid. D and his security failed to appear on the motion, though solemnly called. Court grants Peachy execution against Ellington for the debt, plus all costs, with interest from 13 February 1786 until paid.
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Court adjourned till the 4th Thursday in next month. The minutes of these proceedings were signed Edmund Booker.
At a Quarterly Court held for Amelia County on Thursday, the 24th day of August 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, William Cross Craddock, Thomas P. Overton, Davis Booker and Edmund Booker Jr.
Ordered that the 25th instant, the 29th of September and the 27th of October be appointed Rule days between this and the next succeeding Quarterly Session.
Whereas Henry Broadnax sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against the estate of Edward Munford, for £9.18 current money including debt, interest and all costs, the Sheriff on the 20th day of June 1785 seized sufficient property of the said Munford to satisfy the debt....Munford entered into bond with James Munford, his security, to pay the debt within three months, but debt not paid. (cont.)
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(cont.) Court grants Broadnax execution against said Munford for the debt, with interest from 20 June 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs. Satisfaction acknowledged by Henry Broadnax for £4.12 paid 15 January 1787.
Stephen Jones, P vs. Samuel Watkins & Wood Jones, Sr., D} Motion on a Replevin Bond -
The same as before, for a debt of 4110 lb of Petersburg or Blandford inspected crop tobacco and £17.11.3 current money, with lawful interest from 22 September 1785 to the time of payment, and his costs.
Upon the motion of William Marshall Booker, it is ordered that the Sheriff do return upon an attachment issued sometime ago in favor of Archer Cheatham against the said Booker. Court suspends the attachment until the said Cheatham shall show sufficient cause why the said attachment should be levied.
Ann Elizabeth Munford came into Court and made choice of John Munford for her guardian, who is directed to give bond with Edward Munford, his security, in the penalty of £2000 at the next court, for securing the said orphan's estate and indemnifying the court.
Samuel Sherwin, executor of John Winfrey, deceased, P. vs. Samuel Greenhill & Bollar Hall, D} In Debt -
Phillip Greenhill comes into Court and undertakes for the Ds that in case they should be cast in this suit they shall satisfy and pay the condemnation of the Court, or render their bodies to prison, on that he the said Phillip will do it for them.
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Francis Epes, P vs. Theo. Wallace & Arthur Leath, D} In Debt -
Ds acknowledge P's action. Court rules that the P recover against the Ds £60, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. Ds in mercy, etc. This judgment to be satisfied by payment of £30, with interest from 25 December 1784, and P's costs. P agrees to stay execution of this judgment till 1 January 1787.
Theodorick Bland, P vs. Daniel Mayes Sr. and Abraham Ford, D} In Debt -
The same as before, for a debt of £50 and costs, reduced to £25 with interest from 22 December 1784 and costs. P agrees to stay execution of this judgment till November Court next.
David Ross & Co., P vs. Charles Craddock, D} In Debt -
The same as before, except for £200, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and P's costs (cont.)
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Judgment reduced to £100 with interest from 14 May 1784 to the time of payment, and his costs. P agrees to stay execution of this judgment till December Court next. Satisfaction acknowledged for payment of £45 on 1 May 1785.
Peter Lamkin, assignee of Richard Ellis, P vs. Phillip Jones & Thomas Williams, D} In Debt-
The same as before except for £17.10, the debt in the declaration, and P's costs. Ds in mercy plead, etc. Judgment reduced to £8.15, with interest from 1 October 1773 to the time of payment, and P's costs.
John Jennings, P vs. Nathaniel Robertson& James Robertson, D} In Debt -
The same as before against Nathaniel Robertson, who acknowledges the P's action (debt of 3000 lb of net inspected tobacco at Petersburg or some other warehouse near the same place), and his costs. D in mercy pleads. Judgment reduced to 1500 lb of like tobacco, and interest from 31 January 1783 to the time of payment, and P's costs.
This suit abates as to D James, the Sheriff having returned that he is not to be found in this county. P agrees to stay execution of this judgment till November Court next.
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Ordered that the Sheriff pay Gutridge Crump this County's proportion of the expense of building a bridge over Appomattox at Jenito.
William Bell, P vs. David Poiner, D.} On an Attachment -
Dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.
Joel Motley, P vs. David Poiner, D.} On an Attachment -
Dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.
Phillip Williams Jr., P vs. David Poiner, D.} On an Attachment -
Dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.
Zachariah Tatum, P vs. Phillip Jones, D.} In Debt -
Court rules that the P recover against the said D £30, the debt in the declaration, and his costs.
John Hall, P vs. Judith Bland, D} In Case -
Suit dismissed, and P to pay unto the D her costs.
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William Pulley, assignee of Cocke Schwartz & Co., P vs. John Maynard, D.} In Debt -
Suit dismissed, and the P to pay the D's costs.
Absent: Stephen Cocke, Gent.
The attachment issued some time past in favor of Thomas B. Munford's executors against Thomas Bottom and Isaac Oliver, being returned by the Sheriff through mistake executed on Oliver. On motion of Samuel Booker, deputy Sheriff, it is ordered by the court that the said Booker should alter the return of the said attachment and make his return executed and in custody.
Edward Jones, P vs. John McLocklin, D} In Ejectment -
By agreement of the parties, this suit is submitted to the final determination of Stephen Cocke, Peter Lamkin & Henry Anderson, Gent. and agree that their award shall be entered the judgment of this court.
Edward Jones, P. vs. John McLocklin, D} In Trespass -
The same as before.
Anna Anderson, P vs. Henry Anderson, D} In Chancery -
Suit dismissed, and D pay the P's costs.
The petition of William Watts against John Sadler (on an account) is dismissed, the petitioner not further prosecuting.
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Edward Booker, County Lieutenant of the militia in this county took the oath agreeable to law, and also the oath of his office.
William Greenhill, Edmund Wills, William Worsham, Moses Craddock, Samuel Watkins, Thomas Jordan, Archer Jones, Thomas Elmore, Abner Osborne, Joshua Chaffin, William Jennings and John Royall Jr., Captains in the militia for this County took the oaths proscribed by law and also the oath of their office.
Lewelling Hudson, Jacob Roberts, Edward Booker Jr., Phillip Williams, Thomas P. Overton, James Dupeey, Presley Jeter, John Townes, Grief Talley, Daniel Verser and Anderson Freeman, Lieutenants in the militia for this county took the oaths proscribed by law and also the oath of their office.
Peter Dupeey, Parham Booker, John Archer, Samuel Overton, John Tucker, and Henry Fowlks, ensigns in the militia for this county, took the oaths proscribed by law, and also the oath of their office.
Edmund Booker Jr. and Gabriel Fowlks, Lieutenant Colonel in the militia for this county took the oath proscribed by law, and also the oath of their office.
Daniel Booker, Captain of the Light Infantry in the second Battalion took the oath proscribed by law, and also the oath of his office.
William B. Giles, Lieutenant in the Light Infantry in the second Battalion took the oath proscribed by law, and also the oath of his office.
Edmund D. Ford, P vs. James Tinsley, D.} In Case -
D failed to appear. A jury was impaneled, to wit, Jacob Roberts, Thomas Elmore, William Worsham, Rowland Ward Jr., Peter Dupeey Jr., Gabriel Fowlks Jr., William Crowder, William Mosley, John Robertson, Joseph Wills, William Marshall Booker, and Henry Farguson. (cont.)
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(cont.) Jury finds the D guilty of breach of promise and assumption for £7.9.3. Court rules that the P recover this amount, and his costs.
On the petition of George Belcher against William Rogers for £1 due by account, Court awards this amount to the P, plus his costs.
Robert Donald, P vs. Henry Worsham, D} In Case - Essex Worsham offers security for the D in this case.
William Royall, executor of John Worsham, P vs. Archer Cheatham, D} In Case -
By agreement of the parties, this suit is dismissed, with the P paying the D's costs.
John Bottom, P vs. Booker Ramsay, D} In Case - Suit dismissed, with the P to pay the D's costs.
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William Cassells & Co., P vs. Abner Dunnivant, D.} In Debt -
Abraham Dunnivant offers security for the D. Trial deferred until the next Court. The Office Judgment made in this cause last June is set aside.
Present: William Greenhill & Abner Osborne, Gent.
Charles Craddock, P vs. Pleasant Roberts, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys and thereupon also came a jury, to wit, Jacob Roberts, Thomas Elmore, Milton Ford, Rowland Ward, Peter Dupeey, Gabriel Fowlks, Conradus Piles, Samuel Morgan, William Mosley, John Robertson, Joseph Mills, and William M. Booker. Several failed to appear, and by consent of the parties and with the assent of the Court, the jury was discharged.
James Cooke, P vs. William Dyson, D} In Case -
Thomas G. Peachy offers security for the D.
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Richard Smith, P vs. Sterling C. Thornton, D.} In Debt -
Samuel Pincham offers security for the D.
Francis Woodward, P vs. Jeremiah Hooper & Thomas Hooper, D.} In Debt -
By agreement of the parties, this suit is dismissed, and the Ds pay unto the P his costs.
Upon the motion of Thomas Bolling Munford's executors, against Christopher Hudson, High Sheriff, who having had notice of this motion and acknowledges it to be legal, it is considered by the Court that the said Thomas B. Munford's executors recover against said Hudson 1406 lb of net tobacco and £25.5.9 1/2 and their costs. In consequence of an attachment issued in behalf of the said Thomas B. Munford's executors against Thomas Bottom and Isaac Oliver.
Court adjourned till tomorrow 10 o'clock.
(signed) Stephen Cocke
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At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Amelia County on Friday, 25 August 1786
Present: Peter Lamkin, Stephen Cocke, Henry Anderson, William Cross Craddock, and Davis Booker, Gentlemen.
An indenture between Jacob Seay Jr. of the one part and Joshua Chaffin of the other with a memorandum and receipt thereon was acknowledged by the said Jacob, and is recorded.
Thomas Courtney and Susannah his wife, P vs. William Osborne, D} In Chancery -
Upon hearing the arguments of each side, the Court rules that the suit is dismissed, and that the Ps pay unto the D his court costs.
John Moore, P vs. John Tucker and Mary his wife, executors, and William Moore, Anderson Moore, Winney Moore, Susannah Moore, Eppes Moore, James Moore, William Moore, David Moore, Sarah Moore, Molly Moore, John Steagall, & Winifred Steagall, legatees of James Moore, deceased, D} In Chancery -
Court finds that an Issue at Law to Try the Facts should be made up, and rules that the cause be continued till the next Court for trial of the said issue.
Thomas Edwards, P vs. R. Foster, executor or administrator of James Foster, deceased, D} In Case -
By agreement of the parties, this suit is dismissed, with D paying the P his costs.
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Moses Higgon and Jean his wife, P vs. Alexander Gray Jr. and William Yarbrough, D} In Chancery -
Court finds that the Ps have sustained their title to the lands in the bill mentioned, and rules that they hold and enjoy the said land and premises with appurtenances against the claim, title or demand of the said Alexander Gray, John Winn, Charles Winn, William Yarbro, Samuel Yarbro, and all persons claiming from, by or under them or either if them or from by or under the said John Winn, deceased, in fee simple, to her the said Jean, and such estate as the complainant Moses is entitled to by virtue of his intermarriage with her, as the bill aforesaid mentioned, and that the said D pay unto the P their costs.
Ds appeal the ruling, to be heard the 3rd day of the next High Court of Chancery, with Stith Bolling and David Craddock security for said Alexander, in a bond of £500.
William Watts, P vs. Benjamin Lawson, D.} In Debt -
Phillip W. Jackson offers security for the appearance of the D.
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Ordered that William Calland pay unto Samuel Cobbs 340 lb of gross tobacco for eight days attendance and once traveling 35 miles as a witness for him against Eggleston.
Lewis Vaughan, P vs. Abraham Lockett & John Lockett, D.} In Debt -
Charles Craddock offers security for the appearance of said John. D John states that he has paid the debt, and puts himself upon the country, and the P likewise. Trial referred till the next court, and the official judgment made in this cause last June is set aside.
Phillip W. Jackson & Co., P vs. Charles Craddock, D.} In Debt -
John Townes Jr. and the same as before.
Samuel Booker & Thomas Munford, executors of Thomas Munford, deceased, P vs. Charles Craddock & John Townes Jr., D.} In Debt -
William C. Craddock and the same as before.
William Cassells, P vs. Charles Craddock, D.} In Debt -
John Townes Jr. and the same as before.
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John Farrar, P. vs. Charles Craddock & Chestain Cocke, D} On a writ of scire facias -
Ds state that they have paid the debt, and puts themselves upon the country, and the P likewise. Trial referred till the next court, and the official judgment made in this cause last May is set aside.
William Walthall, P vs. Daniel Mayes & John Mayes, D} In Case -
A certain award made in this cause was this day returned in the following words and figures, to wit, "Agreeable to the within order, we have examined the witnesses on behalf of both the parties and are of the opinion that the Ds Daniel Mayes and John Mayes or either of them pay unto the P William Walthall the sum of £12 current money, and the costs, this 5th day of August 1786. (signed) William C. Craddock, George Baldwin, James Cook." Court concurs, and orders the same.
Miles Bottom, P vs. William Bottom & Field Mann, D.} In Debt -
John Sudberry offers security for the appearance of the Ds.
Paulin Anderson & William Cross Craddock, Colonels in the militia took the oath proscribed by law, and also the oath of their office.
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John C. Cobbs and William Wood, Captains in the militia for this county took their oaths.
James Cook and Sharp Lamkin, ensigns in the militia, took their oaths.
Lewelling Williamson, P vs. John Watkins, D} In Case -
Suit dismissed, with each person bearing his own cost.
Gideon Seay, assignee of John Farmer, P vs. Tabitha Stern & Ambrose Jeter, D.} In Debt -
Joshua Chaffin offers security for the D Ambrose. Suit abates as to said Tabitha, by her death.
Christopher McConnico & executors of John Holloway, deceased, P vs. William Bottom, D} In Case -
John Archer offers special bail for the D, as in next entry above. D denies the charges. Trial referred to the next Court.
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Ordered that Abner Osborne, Gent. let the rebuilding of a bridge over Deep Creek at Spain's.
Edward Booker, P vs. Grossit Davis, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and also a jury, to wit, Joseph Woodson, Alexander Erskine, William Dunnivant, Woodleif Thomas, Alexander Roberts, William Bell, Jacob Seay, Rice Newman, Sterling Clack Thornton, John Tucker, Henry Farguson, and Richard Pincham. Jury finds that the D did assume upon himself as the P has declared, and they assess the P's damages, of £18 and his costs.
John Rogers Jr., P vs. William Craddock Jr., D} In Case -
William Worsham offers security for the appearance of the D. D denies the charge. Trial referred till the next Court.
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Donald Young & Co., P vs. Benjamin Alfriend & Isham Malone, D.} In Debt -
Lewelling Williamson offers security for D Benjamin. The Office Judgment made and entered up in this cause against Benjamin Alfriend is set aside.
David Ross & Co., P vs. Samuel Booker, D.} In Debt -
Abraham B. Venable, and the same order as above.
Bollar Hall, assignee of Dennis Waddle, P vs. Joseph Woodson, D.} In Debt -
James Cooke offers security for the D. Trial referred till the next Court.
Court adjourned till tomorrow 8 o'clock.
(signed) Stephen Cocke
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At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Amelia County 26 August 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, Henry Anderson, Stephen Cocke, Peter Lamkin, and Davis Booker, Gent.
William Farrar, P vs. Francis Jackson, D} In Chancery -
(large blank space left, as if something was meant to be filled in later)
William Calland, P vs. Joseph Eggleston, D} In Case -
Case dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.
James Williams, P vs. Jeremiah Hooper, D} In Ejectment (2 suits) -
Dismissed, each person to pay their own costs.
Ordered that David Crawley, administrator of Benjamin Ward, deceased, pay unto John Oliver 229 lb (cont.)
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(cont.) gross tobacco for one day's attendance an once traveling 51 miles as a witness for him at suit of Isaac Johnson.
Ordered that David Crawley, administrator of Benjamin Ward, deceased, pay unto John Sims 254 lb of gross tobacco for two days attendance and once traveling 51 miles as a witness for him at a suit of Isaac Johnson.
Court adjourned till the 4th Thursday in next month.
(signed) Edmund Booker
At a Court held for Amelia County on Thursday, the 28th day of September 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, Peter Lamkin, William Cryer and William Finney, Gent.
On the petition of Millinton Roach to build a water mill on the waters of West Creek opposite to the lands of Henry Ward, and requesting an acre of Ward's land as entitled by law, the Sheriff is commanded to summon a jury of twelve freeholders of the vicinage (vicinity intended?) of the said Millinton and Henry, to meet upon the land where Millinton intends to erect the said mill. The jury is to lay off an acre of the said land and diligently view and examine the lands adjacent thereto, which may be affected or laid under water by building such a mill, together with timber (cont.)
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(cont.) and other conveniences thereon, and to report the same, with the true value of the said acre of land, and the damages of the party holding the same, which may be occasioned by building said mill. The Sheriff is to report to the Court.
Phillip Williams is appointed surveyor of the road from Mayes Bridge to Pride's Church, and that the male laboring tithables of Anthony Webster, Booker Foster, Sherwood Walton, William Foster, Phillip Williams Sr., Samuel Jeter, Thomas Atkinson, Moses Atkinson and Benjamin Overton do work on the said road, under the said Phillip Williams and keep the same in repair.
Whereas Freeman Lewelling sued out of this court on a judgment of this court, an execution against the estate of William Dunnivant for 1152 lb of Petersburg tobacco and 38/3d including debt, interest and all costs, the Sheriff of this county the 22nd of February 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said William to satisfy the same, and the said William with Millinton Roach his security entered into bond to pay the said 1152 lb of tobacco and 38/3 with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said William all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid...on the motion of the said Freeman by his attorney, the said William having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said Freeman have execution against the said William of the said 1152 lb of tobacco and 38/3, together with lawful (cont.)
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(cont.) interest at 5% per annum from the ________ to the time of payment, and their costs.
Upon the motion of Susanna Parham, certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of administration of the estate of James Parham, deceased. Daniel Parham and William Parham her securities, with a bond of £2000.
Ordered that Peter Jones, Branch Osborne, John Royall and Abner Osborne or any three of them do appraise the slaves if any and personal property of James Parham, deceased, and return their appraisment to the Court.
Vivion Brooking, Gent. is appointed guardian to Francis Brooking and Robert Edward Brooking, orphans of Robert Brooking, deceased, with Paulin Anderson and Isaac Holmes his securities, in the penalty of £2000 for securing the orphan's estate and indemnifying the court.
The last will of William Hastings, deceased was exhibited into Court and proved by the oaths of David Adams, Robert Bevill and Abell Mann, the witnesses thereto, sworn to by Sutton Hastings and Sarah Hastings, the executor and executrix therein named, and was recorded. David Adams and James Bevill, their securities, entered into bond with the executors in the sum of £(blank).
Ordered that Daniel Allen, Evans Mitchell, John Neal and Burwell Coleman or any three of them do appraise the slaves if any and personal estate of William Hastings, deceased, and return their appraisement to the Court.
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Christopher Walthall, guardian of the orphans of Richard Walthall, deceased, returned an account of the profits of the said orphan's estate, and it was recorded.
An indenture between Benjamin Crawley of the one part and Thomas Old of the other was acknowledged by the said Benjamin, and is recorded.
An indenture between Benjamin Crawley of the one part and Thomas Old of the other was acknowledged by the said Benjamin, and is recorded.
An Indenture between David Jones of the one part and Milton Ford of the other part with the memorandum thereon endorsed was proved by the oaths of Samuel Overton , Nathaniel Douman, and John Morris, the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
An indenture between Thomas Old of the one part and John Clay of the other part was acknowledged by the said Thomas, and is recorded.
An indenture between Richard Hayes of the one part and John Clements of the other part with the memorandum thereon endorsed was acknowledged by the said Richard, and is recorded.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of William Tucker Jr., deceased, was returned and is recorded.
John Fowlks Jr. is appointed surveyor of the road from the Stoney Branch to Herring's old shop, and ordered that the hands to work on the said road be appointed by Rawley Carter and Stith Bolling, Gent.
Ordered that Stephen Cocke, Gent let the building a bridge over Little Nottoway at the head of Stephen Cocke's Mill Pond.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of William Brummer deceased was returned into court and is recorded.
Archer Johnson is allowed for 50 pounds of bacon for the public at the usual price, ordered to be certified.
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Upon the petition of Jean Dennis, it is ordered that Frederick Leonard, William Featherstone, Isham Clay, and William Cabiness or any three of them do view a way to turn a road known by the name of the Courthouse Road, leading by the said Dennis's and report to the Court the conveniencies and inconveniencies thereof.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of Peter Hudson, deceased, was returned and is recorded.
An Indenture between Thomas Clay Sr. of the one part and Archer Jones of the other part with a memorandum and receipt thereon endorsed was proved by the oaths of Phillip W. Greenhill, Peter Jones, and Joseph Rogers, the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
Relinquishment of Claims between Littleberry Royall of the one part and Richard Jones Jr. of the other part was acknowledged by the said Royall, and is recorded.
Samuel Jordan is appointed surveyor of the road from Jordan's Bridge to the fork of Cox's Road, and that the male laboring tithables of John Threat at his Quarter, Francis Epes at his Quarter, William Irby, Freeman Epes, & Stith Hardaway do work on the said road, and keep the same in repair.
Upon a motion of Thomas Jones who with security entered into and acknowledged bond, an injunction is granted him to stay proceedings on a judgment at law obtained by Daniel Justice against him, the said Jones, as security for George Muse in this Court, until the matter shall be heard in Equity upon a Bill this day filed by the said Thomas.
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An indenture between Nathaniel Robertson of the one part and William May Porter of the other part was acknowledged in court. Anney the wife of Nathaniel Robertson personally appeared and relinquished her right of dower in the said lands. Recorded.
Ordered that the overseers of the Poor bind out Joel Motley, orphan of Abraham Motley, deceased to John McLocklin, according to law.
Joshua Chaffin, on of the under sheriffs of this county, produced an account, according to the Law to Prevent Distress, and it was certified.
Ordered that the overseers of the Poor bind out Thomas Reams, orphan of Frederick Reams, deceased, to John Dalton, according to law.
Ordered that Thomas Ligon, Charles Craddock, Joshua Atkinson and John Boothe or any three of them do view a way to turn a road from Major Ogilby's, joining Phillip Jackson's, into the road near George Scott's and report to the court.
It appearing to the Court that John Belcher, a soldier under Col. Heath in the Continental Service, deceased in Charlestown while a prisoner in the year 1780, and that his widow, Mary Belcher, together with two children are now living in this county in indigent circumstances, having neither lands nor slaves, it is ordered that the same be certified to the Executive.
Ordered that the Sheriff, out of the money of this County in his hands, do pay unto Daniel Stringer this County's proportion of the expense of building a bridge over Appomattox River at Goode's.
On the motion of Becky Chavis, it is ordered that William Dunnivant be summoned to appear here at the next court, to answer the complaint of Patty and Elliott Chavis, children of the said Becky Chavis.
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Absolom Farmer is appointed surveyor of the road from Mr. Pride's to Nibbs Creek Bridge, and that the male laboring tithables of the said Farmer, Judith Eggleston, John Pride, Francis Pride, (blank) Bradley's at his Quarter, and Joseph Eggleston, Sr. do work on the said road and keep the same in repair.
An indenture between James Jenkins of the one part and Joshua Chaffin of the other was proved by the oaths of Ambrose Jeter and Isham Clements, two of the witnesses thereto, and the commission annexed to the said deed, for the privy examination of Rebecca Jenkins, wife of said James, is returned and is recorded.
An indenture between William May Porter of the one part and Rowland Ward of the other part was acknowledged by the said Porter, and Mary his wife personally appeared and relinquished her right of dower. Deed recorded.
An indenture between Nathaniel Robertson of the one part and Rowland Ward of the other was acknowledged by said Nathaniel, and is recorded. Anny, the wife of said Nathaniel, relinquishes her right of dower.
Mary May Porter, wife of William May Porter, appeared in court and relinquished her right of dower in the lands conveyed by her husband to Rowland Ward, Jr.
A division of the estate of Edward Jones, deceased, was returned into court, and the legatees appeared in court and acknowledged to be satisfied with the said division. Recorded.
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Ordered that William Pearce, Gabriel Shelton, John Cates, and Abraham Shelton or any three of them do appraise in current money the slaves if any and personal estate of James Parham, deceased, in Pittsylvania County, and return their appraisment to the Court.
Sally Dunnivant is appointed guardian to Polly and Phillip Dunnivant, orphans of Nowel Dunnivant, deceased, with William Dunnivant, John Sudberry, and Henry Tucker her securities, under a penalty £3000 for securing the orphans' estate and indemnifying the Court.
Ordered that the overseers of the Poor bind out Sarah, Robert, Asa and Milley Mitchell, orphans of Thomas Mitchell, deceased, according to law.
Ordered that the Court adjourn till the fourth Thursday in next month.
(signed) Edmund Booker
At a Court held for Amelia County on Thursday the 26th of October 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, William Cross Craddock, William Cryor, Edmund Booker Jr., and John Royall, Gent.
An indenture between Arthur Leath of the one part and William Clarke Jr. of the other part was acknowledged by the said Arthur. Molly, his wife, relinquishes her right of dower in the said land. Recorded.
An indenture between Arthur Leath and Molly his wife of the one part and Burwell Featherstone of the other part was acknowledged by the said Arthur and Mary his wife, who relinquishes her right of dower.
An indenture between Arthur Leath and Molly his wife of the one part and William G. Featherstone of the other was acknowledged and is recorded.
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A deed of gift between Thomas Walker, Sr. of the one part and Mary Gunn of the other part was proved by the oath of one of the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
An indenture between Conradus Piles and William Jackson of the one part and Jacob Roberts of the other was proved by the oaths of John Boothe, Francis Jackson, and John C. Jackson, the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
John Foster, guardian of the orphans of George Worsham, deceased, returned an account of the orphans' estate, and it was recorded.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of William Draper, deceased, was returned into Court, and is recorded.
John Humphrey Hill by Moses Hill his next friend, P vs. William Wood Jr., John Eaton Booker & Samuel Overton, D} In Trespass, Assault & Battery, & False Imprisonment -
By mutual agreement, this suit is dismissed. D to pay the D's costs.
Abner Hill by Moses Hill his next friend, P. vs. Thomas Overton, Samuel Overton, William Wood Jr. and John Eaton Booker, D} In Trespass, Assault & Battery, & False Imprisonment -
As above.
The petition of William Cabiness against Charles Anderson (on an account) is dismissed. P to pay the D his costs.
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An indenture between Richard Dearen of the one part and William Dearen of the other part was acknowledged by the said Richard, and is recorded.
By the oath of Francis Anderson, it is ordered that Francis Barnes pay unto John Sudberry 750 lb of gross tobacco for thirty days attendance as a witness of him against Sarah Scott.
An indenture between Samuel Cobbs of the one part and William Wood Jr. of the other part was fully proved by the oath of William Ford Jr., and is recorded.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of William James, deceased, was returned to Court and is recorded.
Christopher Ford, Gent. produced a commission from the Lt. Governor, Beverly Randolph, Esq. to act as Sheriff of this county. He took the oaths of the office, and entered into bond with William Cross Craddock, Paulin Anderson, Thomas P. Overton, Joshua Chaffin, and John Gooch, his securities, under penalty of £10,000 current money.
Upon the motion of Christopher Ford, Gent., Joshua Chaffin, John Gooch, Thomas Perkin Overton, Samuel Ford, Daniel Verser, & Walker Ford are admitted his under sheriffs.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of Mackerniss Goode, deceased, was returned into court and is recorded.
An indenture between Moses Lavin and Mary his wife of the one part and Ambrose Jeter of the other part was proved by the oaths of three of the witnesses and is recorded.
Ordered that the Sheriff pay unto Gudrich Crump £175.10.2, this County's proportion of the expense of building a bridge over Appomattox River at Jenito.
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Whereas Jeremiah Bradshaw sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against the estate of Lewelling Williamson for £115.15.8, including debt, interest and all costs, by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 22nd day of June 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said Lewelling Williamson to satisfy the same, and the said Lewelling Williamson with Peter Stainback and Benjamin Alfriend his securities entered into bond to pay the said £115.15.8 with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said Lewelling all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid... the said Lewelling having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said Jeremiah Bradshaw have execution against the said Lewelling Williamson of the said £115.15.8, together with lawful interest thereon from the 22nd day of June 1786 to the time of payment, and their costs. Bradshaw agrees to stay this execution till the 15th of November next. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for payment of £79. paid 16 Nov. 1786.
William B. Giles is appointed guardian to Samuel Jones, orphan of Samuel Jones, deceased, with William Giles his security, under the penalty of £5000 for securing the said orphan's estate, and indemnifying the Court.
An indenture between Joshua Simmons of the one part and Burwell Wills of the other was proved by the oath of William Spain, one of the witnesses thereto, and is certified.
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An indenture between Joel Grizzle and Sarah his wife of the one part and Burwell Wills of the other part, was proved by the oath of Arthur Leath, one of the witnesses thereto, and is certified.
Burwell Coleman is appointed guardian of Mary Worsham, orphan of George Worsham, deceased, with Robert Walthall and David Adams his securities, with a bond of £300 for securing the orphan's estate, and indemnifying the Court.
Upon the motion of Phillip Dunnivant, it is ordered that he make up an account of his executorship of Norrel Dunnivant, deceased, before Edward Booker, Major Samuel Booker, and William Gibbs, or any two of them, to whom this account is referred, and they are to make a report to this Court.
On a petition of Rice Newman, license is granted to him to keep an ordinary at his house in this county in the space of one year from this time.
William McCrallie, and the same order as before.
John Boothe, a Lieutenant in the militia, took the oath proscribed by law.
A marriage contract between Joshua Hundley of the one part and Mary Farley of the other was proved by the oaths of Abner Osborne and Lewiston Thompson, two of the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
On the petition of William Cryor, it is ordered that William Yates, William Holloway, Joseph Grammer & Edmund Hames or any three of them do view a way for a road from the Courthouse Road at Isaac Hardy's to the Church Road between William Cryor's and Edmund Hamer's, and report to the Court the conveniency & inconveniency.
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Abner Osborne, William Greenhill, Richard Pryor, and John Royall or any three of them are appointed to lay off, allot, and assign unto Elizabeth Pincham her dower of the estate of her late husband, Peter Pincham, deceased, and make a report to this Court.
An indenture between William Hawkins and Delilah his wife of the one part and Robert Jones of the other part was proved by the oaths of Abner Osborne, Rice Newman and Edmund Wills, the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
Ordered that the overseers of the Poor for the District No. 3 do bind out Thomas Morriss & Silvanus Morriss, children of Silvanus Morriss, according to law.
Whereas James Watkins sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against estate of Zachariah Birthright for 1922 lb of net inspected Petersburg tobacco and £1.5.11, including debt, interest and all cost by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 27th day of April 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said Zachariah to satisfy the same, and the said Zachariah with Henry Smith his security entered into bond to pay the said debt with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said Zachariah all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid...on the motion of the said James Watkins by his attorney, the said Zachariah and Henry having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said James Watkins have execution (cont.)
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(cont.) against the said Zachariah of the said debt, together with lawful interest at 5% per annum from the 27th of April 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.
Jenny a Negro wench belonging to John Hughes exempted from paying taxes in future.
Ordered that the Overseers of the Poore bind out John Ellis, orphan of Thomas Ellis, deceased, according to law.
Ordered that the Overseers of the Poore bind out ----Sarah Roberts, orphan of Thomas Roberts, according to law.
Ordered that the Overseers of the Poore bind out ----John Hurt, son of James Hurt, according to law.
Ordered that the Overseers of the Poore bind out ----Susannah Foster, orphan of Anthony Foster, deceased, according to law.
Ordered that the Overseers of the Poore of Nottoway Parish bind out ----Jency G. Grigg, daughter of Martha Grigg, according to law.
Step Roberts is appointed surveyor of the road from the fork of the road near Bartholomew Dupeey's to Prince Edward County line, and the male laboring tithables of the said Roberts, Thomas Womack, Edward Jones and John Roberts are ordered to work on the said road, and keep the same in repair.
Whereas John Beasley sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against the estate of James Gunn for £6.19.8, including debt, interest and all cost by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 16th of April 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said James Gunn to satisfy the same, and the said James with Peter Robertson his security entered into bond to pay the said debt with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said James all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid...on the motion of the said John Beasley as aforesaid by his attorney, the said James Gunn having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said John Beasley have execution against (cont.)
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(cont.) the said James Gunn of the said £6.19.8, together with lawful interest from 16 April 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.
Present: Davis Booker, Gent.
By a Warrant from William Cryor, Gent., it appears that Humphrey Willson is charged of being the father of a bastard child upon the body of Winney Grigg, upon her oath, and it being suggested to the Court that the said child is likely to become chargeable to the Parish, it is ordered that the said Willson give security to pay the sum of £10 annually or remain in custody until such security be given. Whereupon he together with Jeremiah Hooper his security came into court and acknowledged themselves respectively indebted to the County of Amelia in the sum of £10 to be levied of their goods and chattels, lands and tenements for the maintenance of the said bastard child. Yet if the said Willson do and shall, will and truly pay the said sum of £10 annually or keep the said child from the charge of the said county, then the above recognizance to be void or else remain in full force and virtue.
Joshua Chaffin, one of the under sheriffs in this County, produced a account, and made oath to the same, according to the law to prevent distress, etc., and the account was certified.
Abraham Marshall, captain in the militia and John Crule, Lieutenant took the oath agreeable to law.
An indenture of apprenticeship between Forrest Farley, son of Joseph Farley, deceased, of the one part and John Marshall, carpenter of the other part was with the consent and approbation of the court executed, and acknowledged by the parties, and is recorded.
An indenture of apprenticeship between William Farley, son of Joseph Farley, deceased, of the one part and John Marshall, carpenter of the other part was with the consent and approbation of the court executed, and acknowledged by the parties, and is recorded.
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On the petition of Stephen Beasley and John Clements setting forth that they have lands on both sides of Little Creek (at the place where John Hall formerly had a mill), and that they are desirous to build a water grist mill thereon, the Sheriff is commanded to summon a jury of twelve freeholders of the vicinage (vicinity) of the said Stephen and John, to meet upon the lands where the mill is planned, and to inquire diligently whether the adjacent lands of any other person or persons may or will be affected or overflowed thereby, and to value the damages which such person or persons may sustain by occasion thereof, and that they report such to this court.
Zachariah Morriss is appointed surveyor of the road from Paulin Anderson's to the Chinquimin Church, and the male laboring tithables of William Butler, William Burton, Paulin Anderson, John Bell, William Wood, Charles Hutcheson, Josiah Hatchett and Charles Worsham do work on said road, and keep the same in repair.
Richard Booker is appointed surveyor of the road in the room of John Chappell, who is discharged from that office, and that the usual hands work on the said road and keep it in repair.
A paper purporting to be the nuncupative will of Nancy Bently, deceased, was exhibited into Court for proof, and upon the oath of George Connally, is recorded.
Upon the motion of John Foster against Christopher Hudson, Sheriff for not returning the executions on behalf of the said Foster against Archer Cheatham and Rice Newman, and one in behalf of Worsham's executors against Peter Ellington, therefore it is considered by the Court that the said Foster recover against the said Christopher Hudson 20/ for each execution, and his costs.
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Upon the motion of Christopher Hudson, Sheriff of this County against Millinton Roach his deputy, Henry Anderson and Edward Booker his securities, who having had legal notice of this motion, for the arrears of the revenue tax for the year 1784, to the amount of £1025.9.0 including interest and damages till paid. Court rules that said Hudson recover against said Millinton this amount, including interest and damages till paid, and his costs. Whereupon Joshua Chaffin comes into Court and acknowledged that if any thing should be charged to Millinton Roach more than ought to be, he would rectify the same, and subject himself to the payment thereof.
A report of the persons appointed to view a way to turn a road leading by Mrs. Jean Dennis's. It is ordered that the same be cleared, from the old road at the line between Mrs. Judith Bland and Mrs. Jean Dennis's into the road between Mr. William Greenhill and Col. Theodorick Bland's, and the usual hands to work on the said road as formerly worked on the old road.
On a motion of the executors of the late George Carrington, deceased, Clerk of Cumberland County against Christopher Hudson, late Sheriff of this county for Clerk's tickets due for 1784 to the amount of 20924 lb of gross tobacco at 1.5d per pound, the said Hudson having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said George Carrington's executors recover against the said Christopher Hudson the said 20924 lb of gross tobacco and their costs.
Lewelling Williamson is appointed surveyor of the road in the room of Richard Hayes, who is discharged from that office.
Christopher Ford, Gent. comes into Court and objected to the insufficiency of the prison.
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Court adjourned till tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
(signed) Edmund Booker
At a Court continued and held for Amelia County the 27th day of October 1786
Present: Christopher Hudson, William Cross Craddock, John Royall Jr., and Davis Booker, Gent.
Upon the motion of Henry Anderson for an injunction to stay the proceedings of a judgment at law obtained against him by William Watts, an injunction is granted, upon his giving bond with security at or before the next court.
Ordered that William Brown, Moses Fewquay (Fuquay) John Black, and Micajah Pruit or any three of them do appraise the slaves if any and personal estate of John Marshall, deceased, who died in Campbell County, and return their appraisment to the Court.
Absent: Christopher Hudson, Gent.
Present: William Greenhill, Gent.
Vivion Brooking, late Sheriff produced an account for the years 1781 and 1782. Recorded.
It appearing to this Court that Charles Erskine, deceased, died possessed of so small an estate that no person will administer on it. It is ordered that the Sheriff take the said estate in his hands, and make sale of it agreeable to law, to satisfy his creditors as fair as it may sell.
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The petition of Saunders Crenshaw against Thomas Bottom & William Dunnivant (on an account) is dismissed, the petitioner not further prosecuting.
On the petition of William Norvill against Christopher Hudson for £2.11.0 due by an account, the Court awards the petitioner this amount, plus his costs.
Ordered that William Norvill pay unto John Walden 100 lb of gross tobacco for 4 days' attendance as a witness for him against Hudson.
On the petition of Thomas Wright against Thomas Pollard for 400 lb of tobacco due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, at 20/ per hundred, plus his costs.
Ordered that Thomas Wright pay unto Rheubin Wright 250 lb of gross tobacco for 10 days' attendance as a witness for him against Pollard.
On the petition of William Finney against Hezekiah Dunnivant for £5 due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
Ordered that William Finney pay unto Robert Carter 340 lb of gross tobacco for 4 days' attendance and three times traveling 20 miles as a witness for him against Dunnivant.
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On the petition of Rheubin Wright against Roger Scott for £2.4.4 due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, plus interest from November Court 1781 to the time of payment, and his costs.
On the petition of Robert Sturgeon against James Dupeey for £2.1.1 due by account, court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
On the petition of William Watts against Isaac Jackson for £4.4 due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
On the petition of John Maynard against Charles Boyd and George Boyd for 1000 lb of net inspected tobacco due by bond, Court rules for the petitioner, but the judgment is to be discharged by payment of 500 lb of like tobacco, with interest from 12 April 1786 to the time of payment, plus his costs.
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On the petition of Joshua Rucker against John Booker for £4 due by note, Court rules for the petitioner, with interest from 25 December 1785 to the time of payment, plus his costs.
On the petition of Skipwith & McGlasson against Tabitha Morriss for £3.10 due by note, Court rules for the petitioner, but the judgment is to be discharged by the payment of £1.15, with interest from 30 July 1785 to the time of payment, plus their costs.
On the petition of Skipwith & McGlasson against Levy Deaton for £5.5.7 1/2 due by an assumpsit, Court rules for the petitioner, plus their costs. But this judgment is to be discharged by the payment of £3.2.7 1/2, with interest from 19 August 1785 to the time of payment, plus their costs.
On the petition of William Watts against James Dupeey Sr. for £3.5 due by protested order, Court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
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On the petition of William Watts against William Osborne Jr. for £2.14 due by note of hand, court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
On the petition of Joel Bott (Batt?) against Garner Mayes for £2.18.8 due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
On the petition of Jesse Harper against Joel Tanner for £1.18.8 Sterling due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
On the petition of Charles Douglas against Burwell Jackson for £4.16 due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
On the petition of Phoebe Worsham against Robert Randolph for £1.16 due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, plus her costs.
On the petition of John Elam, assignee of Essex Elam against Abel Mann for £3.18.7 due by account, (cont.)
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(cont.) Court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
On the petition of John Timberlake and Richard Pryor, executors of John Pryor, deceased, against Richard Dennis for £3.5.10 1/2, due by account, Court rules for the petitioner, plus his costs.
Court adjourned until the 4th Thursday in the next month.
(signed) William Cross Craddock
At a Quarterly Court held for Amelia County the 23rd day of November 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, Christopher Hudson, William Cross Craddock, and Davis Booker, Gent.
William Giles Foreman, Rowland Ward Jr., Gabriel Fowlks, Sterling C. Thornton, Moses Craddock, John Moore, John Clarke, Thomas Powell, James Dupeey, Peter Dupeey, Thomas Osborne, Thomas Ligon, William Ligon, William Gibbs, William Howlett, Musco Atkinson, & Charles Featherstone were sworn a Grand Jury of Inquest for the body of this County, and having received the charge, went out of Court and after some time returned, and made the following presentments: "The surveyor of the road from the Courthouse to Avery's Church, for not keeping the same in repair for the last twelve months. The surveyor of the road from the Five Forks to Nibbs Creek, for not keeping the road in repair for twelve months last past. (cont.)
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(cont.) [All the following are surveyors who didn't kept the roads in repair the past year]
Surveyor of the road from Smack's Creek to Bottoms old field;
Surveyor of the road from the old Courthouse, over Jackson's bridge;
Surveyor of the road from Rowland's Church to the main Road towards Jennings ordinary;
Surveyor of the road from Millinton Roach's to the County line;
Surveyor of the road, commonly known as Henry Dennis's.
We the Grand Jury present William Bottom, William Webster, Ambrose Pollard, Charles Lovell (Lavell?), and Thomas Belcher for not enlisting their taxable property within 12 months last past. We likewise present Daniel Jones for not enlisting two four-wheel carriages and one stud horse within 12 months last past. We likewise present John Ogilby for not enlisting his stud horse within 12 months last past. We likewise present Millinton Roach, John Archer Sr., Col. Rowland Ward, Richard Borum Sr., and Charles Knight Sr. for not enlisting their taxable property within 12 months last past. We also found an Indictment to be a true bill Commonwealth (sic) against Pollard's executors."
And then the said Grand Jury, having nothing more for them to present, were discharged.
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Ordered that process issue against the several persons this day presented by the Grand Jury, to cause them to come here at the next Quarterly Court to answer the presents against them respectively.
Present: Peter Lamkin, and Peter Randolph, Gent.
Whereas William Crowder and Elizabeth Marshall sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against the estate of William Marshall, deceased in the hands of Anne Marshall, executrix, Daniel Marshall, and William Marshall, executors, for £86.13 current money, including debt, interest and all costs, by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 26th day of June 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said William Marshall to satisfy the same, and the said Anne and Daniel Marshall entered into bond to pay the said £86.13 current money, with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said Anne and Daniel all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid...on the motion of the said William & Elizabeth, the said Ann & William having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said they have execution against the said William Marshall, deceased, in the hands of the said Ann & William Marshall, executors, of the said £86.13, together with lawful interest from the 26th June 1786 to the time of payment, and their costs.
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Rate of Liquors to regulate Ordinary Keepers in this County, to wit: Madera wine and claret, £3.0 per bottle; rum & Gill, 4d; made in toddy, 7 1/2 d; strong beer (per bottle), £1.6; brandy per gill, 4d, made in tody (sic) 7 1/2 d; Breakfast, £1.0; dinner, £2.0; Lodging, 7 1/2 d; Corn and oats per gallon, 7 1/5 d. Stablidge per night, 6d. Fodder per bundle, 1d. Pasturage per night, 6d.
An indenture between John Ogilby and and (sic; Ann intended?) his wife of the one part and Branch Tanner of the other part was acknowledged in court, and recorded.
Anthony Lamb, P vs. Hezekiah Dunnivant, D.} In Debt -
John Sudberry offers security for the appearance of the D. D pleads payment, and the parties join issue. Trial referred till the next Court. The Office Judgment made in this cause last September rules is set aside.
Thomas Williams, P vs. John Bailey & Charles Lallard, and Elizabeth Pincham, administrator of Peter Pincham, D.} In Debt -
Zachariah Hurt offers security for the D Charles. Charles prays leave to imparte till the next court, and then to plead. (cont.)
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(cont.) The D Charles also prays a hearing of the writing obligatory in the declaration, and it was read.
Edward Jones, P vs. John McLocklin, D} In Ejectment -
By agreement of the parties, this suit is dismissed, and the former Order of Reference is set aside.
Edward Jones P vs. John McLocklin, D} In Trespass -
As before, above.
Richard Randolph & David Meade Randolph, executors of Richard Randolph, deceased, P vs. Richard Bland, D} In Case -
John Booker offers security for the D. D prays leave to imparte till the next court, and then to plead.
John Rogers, P vs. John Foster, executor of George Worsham, deceased, D} In Case -
John Baldwin undertakes special bail for the D. Writ of Enquiry is set aside.
George Pegram, P vs. John Coleman, D.} In Debt -
Daniel Pitchford undertakes for the D as special bail, and surrenders him here in Court. Said Daniel is discharged from his undertaking, and on the prayer of the P, the said D is committed to the custody of the Sheriff, to remain in the common gaol (jail) of debtors until he shall have satisfied this judgment.
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Whereas William Mayes sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against the estate of Daniel Jones for £37.9.11, including debt, interest and all costs, by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 16th day of August 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said Daniel to satisfy the same, and the said Daniel, with John Crawley his security entered into bond to pay the said debt with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said Daniel all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid...on the motion of the said William Mayes as aforesaid by his attorney, the said Daniel having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said William have execution against the said Daniel Jones of the said debt, together with lawful interest thereon from the 16th August 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.
William Walthall, P vs. Herbert Crowder, D.} In Debt -
Dismissed, and the P to pay the D his costs.
John Ogilby, P vs. James Omohundro, D.} In Debt -
D acknowledges the debt. Court rules that the P recover from the D £10, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. D in mercy pleads; judgment reduced to £5, with interest from 25 August 1786 to the time of payment, and P's costs. P agrees to stay the execution of this judgment 3 months.
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John Tabb, assignee of George Markham, and Thomas Watkins, executor of Ben Watkins, deceased, P vs. Daniel Stringer & David Crawley, D.} In Debt (two suits) -
By agreement of the parties, these suits are dismissed, and the Ds pay unto the Ps their costs.
Mary Coleman, P vs. Thomas Tucker & Lucy his wife, D.} In Case of Slander -
By agreement of the parties, this suit is dismissed, and Ds pay the P's costs.
Charles Craddock, P vs. Pleasant Roberts, D.} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, William Crowder, Richard Foster, John Chappell, Richard Eggleston, William Burton, Booker Foster, Burwell Jackson, Allen Burton, Joshua Atkinson, John Farley, Samuel Booker, and Levy Deaton.
Court adjourned till tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
(signed) Edmund Booker
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Amelia County on Friday 24 November 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, Peter Lamkin, William Cross Craddock, and Christopher Hudson, Gentleman Justices.
John Archer Sr. being presented by the last Grand Jury for not enlisting his taxable property, this day appeared in Court, and his excuse was heard. Case dismissed, upon his giving his list of taxable property to the Clerk.
Daniel Teasdale, P vs. Peter Stainback, D} In (blank)
This suit is dismissed, and the P pays the D's costs.
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John Tabb, surviving partner of Richard Booker & Co., P vs. Charles Loving, D} In Case -
This suit is dismissed, and P pays the D's costs.
An indenture between Tom Branch Willson of the one part and Branch Tanner of the other was acknowledged by the said Willson; and Sally, the wife of Tom Branch personally appeared and relinquished her rights of dower in the said lands. Certified.
A Bill of Sale between Nathaniel Wilkinson of the one part and Tom Branch Willson of the other was proved by the oath of Branch Tanner, one of the witnesses thereto, and is certified.
Robert Malone's executors, P vs. Benjamin Bridgforth & Robert Farguson, executors of John Bridgforth, D.} In Chancery -
On the motion of the Ds by their Counsel, leave is given them to amend their answer.
William Cassells, P vs. James Hill, D.} In Debt -
John Townes Jr. comes into court and offers security for the D. D states he has paid the debt. The parties join in a suit, and the case is referred to the next Court. The Office Judgment made in this court last September is set aside.
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Rowland Ward Sr. being presented by the last Grand Jury for not enlisting his taxable property, this day appeared in Court, and his excuse was heard. Case dismissed, upon his giving his list of taxable property to the Clerk.
William Bibb, P vs. William Gooch, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, James McGlasson, Benjamin Overton, Moses Morriss Jr., John Baldwin, William Gibbs, Millinton Roach, William Worsham, William Norvill, Charles Worsham, John Townes Jr., Rice Newman, and John Foster. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P has claimed, and they assess the P's damages by occasion of this non-performance of that assumption, at £226.5.6, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the said D, and Thomas Williams his security the damages, plus his costs.
Thomas Williams, P vs. Samuel Jordan, D.} In Debt -
Thomas Jordan offers security for the appearance of the D. D prays leave to imparte till the next Court.
The same, P vs. the Same, D.} In Debt -
The same as before.
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Upon the presentment of the Grand Jury against Refis Jones for living in adultery with Elizabeth Phillips, he being called but failing to appear, it is considered by the Court that he forfeit and pay to the Overseers of the Poor of Nottoway Parish, where the said offense was committed, 1000 lb of tobacco and cask, for each of the offenses, for the use of the poor of said parish, and that he pay the costs of this prosecution.
Upon the presentment of the Grand Jury against Elizabeth Phillips for living in adultery with Refis Jones (fined as in entry above).
Thompson Fowlks, P vs. William Yates & William Murray, executors of John Murray, deceased, D} In Case -
Ds acknowledge the debt of 2400 lb of Petersburg inspected tobacco. Court awards to the P this amount, plus his costs, from the assets of the estate of the deceased.
William Norvill and wife, P vs. William Blakely, D} In Detinue -
John Doswell offers special bail for the D. D says that he is not detaining the Negro in the declaration. Parties join suit, and the trial is referred till the next Court. The Office Judgment made in this cause last August is set aside.
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William Matthew Crallie, P vs. Samuel Jordan, D} In Case -
By agreement of the parties, this suit is dismissed, with each party paying their own costs.
Nicholas Murray, P vs. Edward Booker, D} In Case -
This suit is dismissed, with the P paying the D's costs.
Saunders Crenshaw & Lucy his wife, William Gray, Dolphia Gray, Martha Gray, Mary Gray, and Francis Gray, infants & younger children of Joseph Gray, deceased, by Richard Ward, their next friend, P vs. Nelson Gray, eldest son & heir at law of Joseph Gray, deceased, John Gray, executor of said decedent, and Henry Anderson, William Osborne,& Nathan Fletcher, D} In Chancery -
On the motion of the P by their counsel, it is ordered that the Sheriff summon Thomas Short, Richard Jones, Francis Fitzgerald, and William Fitzgerald to appear here at the next Court, to show cause why they have not made their report of the division of the estate of the said Joseph Gray, deceased, in compliance with a former decree of this court.
John Gilliam, P vs. Booker Foster, Mathew Robert and John Foster, D -
John Foster offers security for the D. Ds plead payment, and the parties join suit. Trial referred to the next Court. The office judgment made in this court last September is set aside.
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Robert Donald & Co., P vs. Levy Deaton, D} In Case -
Richard Foster offers security for the D. The writ of inquiry made in this cause last September is set aside.
Samuel Farrar, P vs. John Townes Jr. & John Townes Sr., D.} In Debt -
James Hill offers security for the D. Ds claim they have paid the debt in the declaration. The parties join suit. Case referred to the next Court. The Office Judgment made in this cause last September is set aside.
David Ross & Co., assignee of William C. Craddock, P vs. John Townes Jr. & John Townes Sr., D.} In Debt -
As before, above.
Robert Lawson, attorney for the Commonwealth is directed by this Court to carry an Information against Peter Stainback for unlawful gaming.
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Commonwealth, P vs. Chestain Cocke, D} On a Presentment of the Grand Jury for unlawful gaming -
Is dismissed, the attorney for the Commonwealth not further prosecuting.
The same, P vs. Joseph Woodson, D} Presentment -
The same order as the entry above.
The same, P vs. Francis White, D} Presentment -
The same order as the entry above.
The same, P vs. Daniel Teasdale, D} Presentment -
The same order as the entry above.
The same, P vs. Leonard Murray, D} Indictment For an assault upon the body of Richard Dickens -
Is dismissed, the attorney for the Commonwealth not further prosecuting.
The same, P vs. Robert Jones, Henry Worsham, Joseph Woodson, & Anthony Samuel, D} Indictment For an assault upon the body of Patrick Wall & Ann Wall -
Is dismissed, the attorney for the Commonwealth not further prosecuting.
William Foster, P vs. William Worsham, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Thomas Hoalt, George Pollard Foster, Richard Walthall, Thomas Ligon, James Hill, Henry Smith, Edward Booker Jr., William Hatchett, John Hundley, John Mann, James Cocke Mitchell, and William Irby. (cont.)
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(cont.) Jury finds that the D not guilty. Court rules that the P take nothing by his bill, but for his false clamor to pay the D's costs.
Present: William Greenhill, Gent.
An indenture between Peter Randolph of the one part and Pleasant Roberts of the other was acknowledged by said Randolph, and is recorded.
John Chappell, Ensign in the militia, took the oath of his office.
Present: Edmund Booker Jr., Gent.
Nathan Fletcher, administrator of James Nicholson, deceased, who was an assignee of Jonathan B. Dawson, P vs. Jonathan B. Dawson, D.} In Debt -
Lewelling Williamson offers security for the D. D prays leave to imparte till the next Court, and then to plead.
A commission annexed to the deed from Nicholas Waters of the one part and John Bottom of the other for the privy examination of Sarah Waters, wife of said Nicholas, with a certificate of the execution thereof was returned to court and is recorded.
Skipworth & McGlasson, P vs. George P. Foster, D.} In Debt -
By agreement of the parties, this suit is dismissed, and the D to pay the Ps their costs.
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Upon the motion of Ann Wills, Edmund Wills and Rice Newman, executors of Laurence Wills, deceased, late Sheriff, by their attorney, against Millinton Roach, his deputy, Pleasant Roberts, William Cross Craddock, and Henry Anderson, his securities for the arrears of the Revenue Tax for the year 1783 to the amount of £240.12.1 1/2, who having had legal notice of this motion, therefore it is considered by this Court that the said Wills executors have execution against the said Ds for the said amount, and their costs. Whereupon the Ds said that the Court ought not to proceed to judgment on the motion aforesaid for the following reasons: (lengthy legalese text, in essence disputing the claim (cont.)
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(cont.)
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(cont.) and claiming a prior judgment took precedence.) Ds prayed for an appeal, which the Court granted, for the 8th day of the next General Court, to be held in the city of Richmond, giving security, by entering into bond with Tom Branch Willson and Richard Jones, their securities, under the penalty of £185.4.2 for prosecuting their appeal.
John Gilliam, P vs. Robert Lawson, Samuel Booker and Wood Jones, D.} In Debt -
Robert Lawson, one of the D's, acknowledged the service of the writ and enters himself a party to the suit, and Phillip W. Jackson comes into court and offers security for the Ds. Ds claim they have paid the debt in (cont.)
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(cont.) the declaration, and the parties join suit. Trial referred till the next Court. The office judgment made in this cause last September court is set aside.
David Ross & Co., P vs. William Murray, D.} In Debt (two suits) -
Phillip W. Jackson offers security for the D. D claims to have paid the debt. Trial referred till the next Court.
Ordered that Peter Stainback pay unto Edward Booker 100 lb of gross tobacco for 6 days attendance as a witness for him at a suit of Daniel Teasdale.
Levy Deaton, P vs. John Eaton Booker, D.} In Debt -
John Chappell offers security for the D. D pleads payment. Trial referred to the next Court. The Office Judgment in this cause made in September court is set aside.
Ordered that William Foster pay unto Jacob Seay Jr. 575 lb of gross tobacco for 23 days attendance as a witness for him against William Worsham.
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Whereas Frederick Traylor sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against the estate of Peter Ellington and Rice Newman for £45.9, including debt, interest and all costs, by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 16 August 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said Peter to satisfy the same, and the said Peter with Gafford his security entered into bond to pay the said ____ with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said Peter all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid...on the motion of the said Frederick as aforesaid by his attorney, the said Peter having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said Frederick Traylor have execution against the said Peter Ellington of the said debt, together with lawful interest thereon from the 16th of August 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.
Court adjourned till tomorrow 9 o'clock.
(signed) Christopher Hudson
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Amelia County on Saturday 25 November 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, Stephen Cocke, William Cross Craddock, & Edmund Booker Jr., Gentlemen Justices
William Walthall, P vs. David Pearson, D} In Case -
This suit is dismissed, and the P to pay the D's costs.
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Robert Lawson, P vs. James Mann, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, James McGlasson, Hodges Dunnivant, William Ford, Joseph Woodson, Lewelling Williamson, Daniel Stringer, Phillip Dunnivant, Paulin Anderson, Jno. Robertson, John Foster, Nathan Foster, Nathan Fletcher and James Cooke. Jury rules that the P did indeed sustain damages by the D's breach of promise and assumption, specified at £11. Court rules that the P recover from the D and his security, John Mann, this amount, plus his costs.
Richard Bland is appointed guardian to Edward and Ann Bland, infant orphans of Peter Randolph Bland, deceased, for carrying on a friendly suit in Chancery for the division of the said Peter Randolph Bland's estate.
Richard and Peter Bland, legatees under the last will and testament of Peter Randolph Bland, deceased; also Edward and Ann Bland, infants & under the age of 21 years, by Richard Bland, their guardian, also legatees under the said will, P vs. Judith Bland, widow and relict of Peter Randolph Bland, deceased, and also under the said will, executrix with the said Richard Bland, executor united, D} In Chancery -
Court hears the bill by the Ps, and the answer of the Ds, then decrees that Stith Hardaway, William Fitzgerrald, William Greenhill and Francis Fitzgerrald or any three of them (cont.)
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(cont.) do divide and allot among the Bland children (except those contained in the specific legacy to the said Judith Bland & her heirs) in equal proportion the slaves belonging to the said estate and also to allot unto Richard, Peter & Edward Bland the lands contained in the said will, agreeable to the same, and make report thereof to the Court in order to a final decree.
Thomas Moody, P vs. Jacob Stow & John Ford, D} In Trespass, Assault & Battery -
Suit dismissed, and P to pay the Ds their costs.
Peter Lamkin, P vs. John Doswell, D} in Case -
By agreement of the parties, all differences between them are submitted to the final determination of Richard Jones, John Gooch, William Fitzgerrald and Francis Fitzgerrald, and in case they disagree, to choose an umpire, and agree that their award be made the judgment of this Court. The same is ordered accordingly.
Ordered that Daniel Teasdale pay unto James Cook 550 lb of gross tobacco for 22 days attendance as a witness for him against Stainback.
Ordered that Daniel Teasdale pay unto Joseph Woodson 250 lb of gross tobacco for 10 days attendance as a witness for him against Stainback.
Edmund Walker is appointed guardian to Rebecca W. Mason, infant orphan of Gideon Macon, deceased, for the purpose of defending a suit in Chancery for a division of Gideon Macon's estate.
James Cole, P vs. John Green, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, James McGlasson, Hodges Dunnivant, William Ford, Joseph Woodson, Lewelling Williamson, Daniel Stringer, Phillip Dunnivant, Paulin Anderson, John Robertson, John Foster, Nathan Foster, Nathan Fletcher and James Cooke. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him have complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £23.11.8, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D this amount.
Ordered that James Cole pay unto Peter Clarke 150 lb of gross tobacco for 6 days attendance as a witness for him against Green.
John Whitlock, P vs. Jesse Woodward, D} In Detinue -
On the motion of the P, a commission is awarded him to examine and take the deposition of Mary Cole, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.
John Bevills, assignee of Rowland Williamson, P vs. William Moulson, D.} In Debt -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Baldwin, John Hundley, Thomas Elmore, Augustine Beadle, Edmund Walker, James Jenkins, James Hill, William Watson, Zachariah Tatum, John McLocklin, (cont.)
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(cont.) Dennis Hill, and William Worsham. Jury finds that the D does owe to the P £8, with lawful interest from 1 June 1778 to the time of payment, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P damages to one penny, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D the debt and his damages aforesaid, plus his costs.
Walter Bennett, P vs. Sarah Scott, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, James McGlasson, Hodges Dunnivant, William Ford, Joseph Woodson, Thomas Holt, Daniel Stringer, Phillip Dunnivant, Paulin Anderson, John Robertson, Thomas Jordan, Nathan Fletcher and James Cooke. The issue was joined, then the jury went out of court to consider their verdict. When the jury returned, the P came not, though solemnly called. Jury was discharged, and the suit dropped by the Court. Further, they ruled that the D recover from the P 2/ damages, and his (sic) costs.
Robert Talley, Delilah Talley & Nancy Talley, P vs. Martha, Richard, & Lizzie Talley, infants, by their guardian, Millinton Roach, Frederick Talley and Millinton Roach, D} In Chancery -
On the motion of the Ps by their counsel, the Sheriff is ordered to summon Vivion Brooking, Abraham Green, (cont.)
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(cont.) David Crawley, and Phillip Jones to appear here at the next Court, to show cause why they have not made their return of the division of the estate of Tucker Talley, deceased, agreeable to a former decree of this Court.
Paschal Greenhill, Joseph Greenhill, & Thomas Williams, executors of David Greenhill, deceased, P vs. Vivion Brooking, executor of Robert Munford, deceased, D.} In Debt -
The former Order of Reference made in this cause is set aside, and the Referees discharged, and the suit is reinstated.
William Burton, P vs. Josiah Hatchett, D} In Case -
This suit is dismissed.
Stephen Johns, P vs. Joseph Woodson, D.} In Debt -
James Cook offers security for the D. D prays and has leave to imparte till the next Court, and then to plead.
The petition of Robert Donald & Co. against George Robertson -
By agreement of the parties, this petition is dismissed, with the D paying the P's costs.
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Nathan Fletcher, P vs. Thomas Bottom and Isham Malone, D} In Case -
This day came the plaintiff by his attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, James McGlasson, Hodges Dunnivant, William Ford, Joseph Woodson, James Cook, Daniel Stringer, Phillip Dunnivant, Paulin Anderson, John Robertson, Thomas Holt, Thomas Jordan, and Rice Newman. Jury rules that the P hath sustained damages by occasion of the P's breach of promise and assumption in the declaration specified, to £13, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D this amount.
Upon the motion of William Caldwell against Matthew Battes, deputy Sheriff of Halifax County, for failing to pay an execution returned satisfied by the said Matthew, issue in behalf of the said Caldwell against William Munford's administrator, for 10,000 lb of crop tobacco, with interest on the same from 1 April 1781 to the time of payment, and also 220 lb of gross tobacco and 15/ for his costs. The said Battes having had legal notice of this motion, and not appearing though solemnly called, the Court rules that the said Caldwell have execution against the said Matthew Battes for the debt, and costs mentioned aforesaid, and also his costs in this suit.
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Cretcher Baugh, assignee, P vs. James Cosby, D.} In Debt -
Joshua Chaffin offers security for the D.
Thomas Drake, P vs. Elizabeth Pincham, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Baldwin, John Hundley, Thomas Elmore, Peter Clarke, Edmund Walker, James Jenkins, James Hill, William Watson, John McLocklin, Dennis Hill, William Worsham, and John Degernatt. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him have complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £24.16, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D this amount.
Ordered that Thomas Drake pay unto Henry Smith 100 lb of gross tobacco for 2 days attendance as a witness for him against Pincham.
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John Boyd, attorney in fact for Charles Duncan, acting executor of the last will and testament of Robert Boyd, deceased, and John Baird, the other surviving executor named in the will of the said Robert Boyd, P vs. William Gilliam, Thomas G. Peachy, Charles Duncan & Jane his wife, and William Gilliam, Robert Gilliam, & Edmund Harrison, acting executors of the last will and testament of Nathaniel Harrison, deceased, D} In Chancery -
The Court heard the bill of the Ps and the answers of the Ds, then decreed that Henry Anderson, Peter Randolph, Abraham Green and Phillip Jones, Gentlemen, or any three of them divide the slaves mentioned in the residuary clause of the last will and testament of John Gilliam, deceased, into five equal parts, making first an appraisment thereof according to the real value of each of the said slaves, and that they allot one fifth part each to William Gilliam; Thomas Griffin Peachy; Charles Duncan & Jane his wife; the executors of Nathaniel Harrison, deceased; and Robert Turnbull, in trust for the use of the complainants as executors of the said Robert Boyd, deceased, if they shall by a final decree of this court thereafter be adjudged entitled thereto, or that the same shall remain in the hands of the said Robert, in trust for the use of any other person or persons who may be entitled to the said fifth part, in case the said complainants shall not, and that they make their report of such division to this Court, in order to a final decree thereupon.
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Duncan Rose & Francis Epes, P vs. Joseph Hightower, John Hightower, & Lewelling Williamson, D} (blank) -
On the motion of the Ds, a commission is awarded them to examine and take the deposition of John Graham, Robert Hastie, and Drury Burge, de bene esse, giving the reverse party reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.
Whereas William Giles sued out of this court on a judgment of the said court an execution against the estate of William Worsham, and Charles Worsham, for £16.18.10 of gold or silver, including debt, interest and all costs, by virtue whereof the Sheriff of this county the 23rd day of August 1786 seized and took into his hands sufficient of the estate of the said Charles and William to satisfy the same, and the said Charles Worsham and William Worsham, with Joseph Woodson, their security, entered into bond to pay the said debt with lawful interest thereon within three months according to law. The Sheriff did restore to the said Charles and William all the estate taken as aforesaid and the said sum not being paid...on the motion of the said William Giles by his attorney, the said Charles and William having had legal notice of this motion and not appearing though solemnly called, it is considered by the Court that the said Giles have execution against the said Ds of the said debt, together with lawful interest thereon from the 23rd day of August 1786 to the time of payment, and his costs.
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William Foster, P vs. William Worsham, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Baldwin, Thomas Elmore, Peter Clarke, James Jenkins, James Hill, William Watson, Dennis Hill, John Degernatt, Lewelling Williamson, Conradus Piles, and Matthew Robertson. . The issue was joined, then the jury went out of court to consider their verdict. When the jury returned, the P came not, though solemnly called. Jury was discharged, and the suit dropped by the Court. Further, they ruled that the D recover from the P 5/ damages, and his costs.
William Ransome Davies, P vs. John Winn, Charles Winn, and John Tabb, D} In Chancery -
The Ds having stood out all process of contempt and on hearing the bill and sundry exhibits in this cause, it is decreed and ordered that James Henderson, Richard Jones, William Fitzgerrald, and Francis Fitzgerrald or any three of them do adjust, state and settle the debt due from the defendants Winn in the bill mentioned to the D John Tabb, and that the mortgaged estate in the deed to John Tabb mentioned be sold upon six months credit, and the money arising therefrom after satisfying the said Tabb's demands, (cont.)
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(cont.) be applied to the payment of the complainant, which is to wit £280 with lawful interest thereon from 17 September 1782 to the time of payment, and his costs.
Upon the motion of Christopher Ford, Sheriff, Millinton Roach and William Jones are appointed his deputies.
John Foster & Booker Foster, P vs. Richard Foster, D} In Chancery -
On the motion of the P by their attorney, leave is given them to examine and take the deposition of William Cross Craddock, de bene esse, they giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.
Duncan Rose & Francis Epes, P vs. Joseph & John Hightower & Lewelling Williamson, D.} In Debt -
Peter Ellington offers security for the D. Trial referred to the next Court.
Ordered that William Watson pay unto Drury Burge 590 lb of gross tobacco for 6 days attendance and twice traveling 55 miles as a witness for him against Thomas Comer.
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Upon the motion of Christopher Hudson, late Sheriff against Samuel Booker, his deputy Sheriff for £259.8.10 1/2 for the arrears of taxes for the years 1784 and 1785 and £600.1.4 certificates for the same years, the Court grants execution be awarded, along with his costs; and the said Booker has, by consent of the P and with the assent of the Court, leave to file his exceptions, stating the truth of the case and to have them signed and sealed by one of the Court now sitting. From which judgment and proceedings the said Booker prayed an appeal to the 8th day of the next General Court, to be held in the city of Richmond, he giving bond with security before the next court. His appeal is allowed.
Court adjourned till Monday next, 9 o'clock.
(signed) John Booker
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Amelia County on Monday 27 November 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, John Booker, William Cross Craddock and Davis Booker, Gent.
Edmund Macon, etc., P vs. Elizabeth Macon & Rebecca W. Macon, by Edmund Walker, her guardian, D} In Chancery -
This case was heard upon the bill of the Ps and the answer of the Ds. It is decreed and ordered that (cont.)
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(cont.) William Giles, John Royall Jr., John Archer, and William Bentley or any three of them do divide the slaves and personal estate of Gideon Macon, deceased and that they be directed to allot all the slaves and other estate devised by the said Gideon to an unborn child, to Elizabeth and Rebecca W. Macon, and report to the Court in order to a final decree thereupon.
On the motion of William Waters, who filed his bill and made oath to the same according to law, an injunction is granted him to stay the further proceedings of two judgments at law obtained by Robert Clapton against him in this Court, until the matter shall be heard in the said Court in Equity.
Mary Wilkinson, P vs. Thomas Griffin Peachy, James Henderson, and William Fitzgerrald, executors of Thomas Wilkinson, D} In Chancery -
Suit dismissed, the P not further prosecuting.
Mary Robertson, P vs. the same, D} In Chancery -
Upon the motion of the complainant by her counsel, it is ordered that Abraham Wilkinson, John Wilkinson, and William Magley be made parties defendants to the said suit, and that the subpoenas do accordingly issue.
Phillip W. Jackson & Co., P vs. Edward Booker, D.} In Debt -
John Booker offers security for the D. The parties joined issue (cont.)
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(cont.) and the D pleads payment. Trial is referred till the next Court, and the Office Judgment made in this cause is set aside.
Mary Robertson, P vs. Thomas G. Peachy, James Henderson, & William Fitzgerrald, executors of Thomas Wilkinson, deceased, Abraham Wilkinson, John Wilkinson, and William Medgley (Magley), D} In Chancery -
Court orders that William Fitzgerrald, Thomas G. Peachy, and James Henderson, executors do not pay away, convey, release or otherwise dispose of any moneys, estate or interest of the said Thomas Wilkinson, deceased, in their hands until further order of this Court, or until the complete bill be finally heard and determined upon by this Court.
James Foster, P vs. William Bell, D} In Trespass, Assault & Battery, & False Imprisonment -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Dickerson Jennings, Burwell Jackson, William Gibbs, William Norvill, William Ligon, Thomas Comer, Charles Craddock, John Townes Jr., William Waters, Thomas Hold, Richard Booker & John Beadle. The issue was joined.
Ellison Young is appointed guardian to Patty Hudson for the purpose of carrying on a suit in Chancery for the division of John Hudson's estate.
John Townes Jr., P vs. Joseph Hudson, D.} In Debt -
D acknowledges the debt. Court orders (cont.)
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(cont.) that the P recover against the said D 6,800 lb of net inspected James River or Appomattox tobacco, the debt in the declaration, and his costs. D in mercy pleads; this judgment to be satisfied by the payment of 3,400 weight of like tobacco, with interest on the same to be computed at 5% per annum from 1 January 1794 to the time of payment, and his costs.
Joseph Moore, administrator of Jesse Walton, deceased, P vs. William Finney, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Rice Newman, John Baldwin, Joseph Woodson, George Raibourne, John Degernatt, James Hill, John Foster, James Cook, Thomas Cooke, William Worsham, John Hundley, and Thomas Bottom. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him have complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £40, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D this amount, and his costs.
Ordered that the Sheriff contract with some person to repair the prison, and to do it from time to time as it may want it.
On the motion of Alexander Roberts for an injunction to stay the proceedings of a judgment at law obtained by Daniel Jones against him in this Court, until the matter can be heard in the said Court in Equity upon a bill this day filed by the said Alexander Roberts for that purpose, an injunction is granted.
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James Foster, P vs. Nathaniel Robertson, D} In Trespass, Assault & Battery
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Edmund Wills, Bollar Hall, Francis Jackson, William Mayes, Emanuel Weeks, Garner Mayes, Alexander Erskine, and Richard Randolph. Jury finds the D not guilty. Court rules that the P take nothing by his bill, but for his false clamor be in mercy, etc. and to pay the D's court costs. On the motion of the P by his attorney for new trial is ___ with costs.
Christopher Hudson, P vs. Samuel Booker, D} On a Motion -
By consent of the parties and with the assent of the Court, the judgment obtained by the P against the D last Saturday is withdrawn.
Robert Goode, P vs. Robert Randolph & John Randolph, D.} In Debt -
Peter Randolph, special bail for the D Robert, surrendered here in Court, and is discharged of his responsibility. And on the prayer of the P by his attorney, the said D is committed to the custody of the Sheriff of this county, to remain in the common jail of Debtors until he shall have satisfied the judgment. Whereupon Richard Randolph comes into court and undertakes upon himself as special bail for the D.
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Millinton Roach, P vs. Samuel Booker, D} In Case -
By agreement of the parties, all matters of difference respecting any arrears of taxes or otherwise respecting the parties in their capacities as deputy Sheriffs acting under Christopher Hudson, late Sheriff, are submitted to the final determination of Stephen Cocke, John Gooch, William Greenhill, and Isaac Holmes, Gent., and agree that their award be made the judgment of this Court. The same is ordered accordingly. The said referees to proceed ex parte on reasonable notice being given thereof.
George Moody, P vs. Joseph Woodson, D.} In Debt -
James Cooke offers security for the D.
Lazarus Cook, P vs. Daniel Stuart Farley & William Thompson, D} Upon an attachment obtained by the P against the estate of the Ds for 6,000 weight of newly inspected crop tobacco on James or Appomattox River, and costs, the said Ds having privately removed themselves or so absconded that the only process of Law cannot be served upon them -
This day came the P and the Sheriff having returned that he had executed the said attachment in the hands of Joseph Wills and summoned him to Court, the said Ds were solemnly called but came not to replevy the attached effects. Whereupon the said Joseph appeared and stated that he had a sufficiency in his hands belonging to the said Ds to satisfy the debt and costs, and the P proving his demand to be just, the Court orders (cont.)
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(cont.) that the P recover against the said Joseph Wills the said debt aforesaid and his costs. But this debt is to be satisfied by the payment of 3000 weight of like tobacco, with interest on the same at the rate of 5% per annum from 1 November 1783 to the time of payment, and his costs.
Ordered that Vivion Brooking pay unto Thomas Edmund 397 lb of gross tobacco for 5 days attendance and twice traveling 34 miles as a witness for him against Munford's executors.
Ordered that Jonathan B. Dawson pay unto William Keeling 787 lb of gross tobacco for 11 days attendance and 8 times traveling 16 miles as a witness for him against Harper.
Ordered that Jonathan Brook Dawson pay unto Benjamin Hubbard 525 lb of gross tobacco for 5 days attendance and twice traveling 30 miles as a witness for him against Samuel Harper.
Ordered that Jonathan B. Dawson pay unto Claibourn Dandy 530 lb of gross tobacco for 10 days attendance and twice traveling 35 miles as a witness for him against Samuel Harper.
Ordered that Thomas B. Munford's executors pay unto Thomas W. Dearman 559 lb of gross tobacco for 7 days attendance as a witness for them and twice traveling 48 miles at the suit of Brooking.
Ordered that Thomas B. Munford's executors pay unto Bannister Wilks 175 lb of gross tobacco for 7 days attendance as a witness for them at the suit of Vivion Brooking.
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Ordered that William Finney pay unto Richard Booker 100 lb of gross tobacco for 4 days attendance as a witness for him at the suit of Walton's administrators.
Ordered that Samuel Harper pay unto James Foster 217 lb of gross tobacco for one day's attendance and once traveling 48 miles as a witness for him at the suit of Jonathan B. Dawson.
Millinton Roach, P vs. Dickerson Jennings, D} In Case -
This suit is dismissed.
Ordered that Jonathan B. Dawson pay unto Medcalf Thompson 75 lb of gross tobacco for 3 days attendance as a witness for him against Samuel Harper.
Jonathan B. Dawson, P vs. Samuel Harper, D} Upon a Writ of Injunction -
On the motion of the P by his attorney, a commission is awarded him to examine and take the deposition of Claiborne Doudy, he giving the D reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.
Dennis Still, administrator of Parsons Meanley, P vs. Millinton Roach & John Compton, D.} In Debt -
D Roach relinquishes his former plea, and states that he cannot gainsay the P's action. Court rules that the P recover against said Roach 7828 weight of net tobacco to be delivered at or near Petersburg, the debt in the declaration (cont.)
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(cont.) and his costs. But the judgment is to be discharged by payment of 3914 weight of like tobacco, with interest on the same to be computed at 5% per annum from 5 September 1781 to the time of payment, and his costs. This suit abates as to Compton, he being returned no inhabitant of this County. Satisfaction acknowledged by the P for 1060 lb of tobacco paid 17 November 1783 and 1000 lb paid 7 June 1784 and 1441 lb paid 17 November 1786.
James Foster, P vs. William Bell, D} In Case -
(no entry here)
Court adjourned till tomorrow 8 o'clock.
(signed) Stephen Cocke
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At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Amelia County on Tuesday 28 November 1786
Present: Stephen Cocke, William Cross Craddock, Abner Osborne, and Davis Booker, Gentlemen Justices.
Phillip W. Jackson & Co., P vs. Edward Booker, D.} In Debt -
On the motion of the P by their attorney for setting aside an order made in this cause yesterday, the court rules that the order stands good and legal.
Richard Walthall, P vs. William Dunnivant, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Edward Booker Thomas Bottom, Booker Foster, James Foster, John Baldwin, James McGlasson, Woodleif Thomas, Obadiah Nunnally, John Boothe, Charles Lofsey, Lewis Page, & Josiah Lofsey. Jury rules that the P did sustain damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of the promise and assumption in the declaration mentioned to £7.10 besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D and Jesse Woodward, his security, this amount.
Present: Henry Anderson & Peter Randolph, Gent.
William Wallington, assignee of William Smith, P vs. Jonathan Brook Dawson, D.} In
Debt -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, the same sworn the suit next above (Walthall vs. Dunnivant). (cont.)
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(cont.) By consent of the parties and with the assent of the Court, the jurors were discharged from rendering a verdict, and the P not further prosecuting, on the motion of the D's attorney, this suit is dismissed, and the P is to pay the D's costs.
The Justices of Amelia, P vs. Sarah Truly, Edmund Booker, and Francis Anderson, D.} In Debt -
This suit is dismissed.
William Wallington, P vs. William Sneed, D.} In Debt -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Whitlock, Thomas Bottom, Booker Foster, James Foster, John Baldwin, James McGlasson, Woodleif Thomas, Obadiah Nunnally, John Boothe, Charles Lofsey, Lewis Page, and Josiah Lofsey. The jury finds that the D does owe the P 2,000 lb of tobacco, the debt in the declaration, and they assess the P's damages, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover against the D this debt, and his costs. But this judgment is to be discharged by payment of 1000 lb of merchantable inspected crop tobacco & cask, together with interest on same at 5% per annum from 1 January 1784 to the time of payment, and his costs. The above tobacco is to be delivered at Petersburg or Blandford warehouses.
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Davis & Harding, P vs. Peter Ellington, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Francis Jackson, Richard Burks, William Stephens, Emanuel Weeks, Millinton Roach, James Cocke Mitchell, Richard Foster, James Vaughan, Phillip Williams Jr., William Gibbs, William Dunnivant, and Alexander Roberts. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him have complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £38.2.10 1/2, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D this amount.
James Foster, P vs. William Bell, D} In Trespass, Assault & Battery -
The jury sworn in this case yesterday is discharged, and the suit is dismissed by mutual consent of the parties.
The petition of George Miller against Elizabeth Anderson (on an account) is dismissed, and the P is to pay the D's costs.
George Moody, P vs. Joseph Woodson, D.} In Debt -
This suit is dismissed.
Jerrod Johnson, P vs. James McGlasson & William Finney, D} In Case -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Thomas Bottom, Booker Foster, James Foster Jr., John Baldwin, Woodlief Thomas, Obadiah Nunnally, John Boothe, Charles Lofsey, (cont.)
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(cont.) John Whitlock, Lewis Page, Josiah Lofsey and George Raibourne. Jury rules that the D did assume upon himself in manner and form as the P against him have complained, and they do assess the P's damages by occasion of the D's nonperformance of that assumption to £19.19, besides his costs. Court rules that the P recover from the D this amount. The motion of the Ds for a new trial is granted, upon their paying the P's costs for this day., and this cause is continued till the next Court in argument.
Ordered that Gerrod Johnson pay unto Mormon Johnson 1260 lb of gross tobacco for 12 days attendance and three times traveling 80 miles as a witness for him against McGlasson.
Ordered that Gerrod Johnson pay unto Jesse Johnson 172 lb of gross tobacco for 4 days attendance and once traveling 18 miles as a witness for him against McGlasson.
The motion of Richard Burks for an injunction to stay all further proceedings of a judgment at law obtained by William Ford against him, until the matter shall be heard in Court in Equity.
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Stephen Cocke and Peter Lamkin, Gent. or either of them are appointed to join with the Court of Lunenburg County in treating with workmen to build a bridge over Great Nottoway at Cross's.
Millinton Roach, P vs. James Scott, D} Injunction -
The D acknowledges the equity of the P's bill. The Credicts (sic) therein contained are allowed upon the judgment at law obtained by the D.
Thomas Green, P vs. Richard Blanks, D} Injunction -
Upon the motion of the P by his attorney, this suit is reinstated and continued as an original suit in Chancery, and commission is awarded to examine and take depositions, he giving the reverse party reasonable notice of the time and place of executing the same.
John Whitlock, P vs. Jesse Woodward, D} In Detinue -
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Francis Jackson, Richard Burks, William Stephens, Emanuel Weeks, Millinton Roach, James Cocke Mitchell, Richard Foster, James Vaughan, Phillip Williams, William Gibbs, William Dunnivant, and Alexander Roberts. The jury went out of court to consider the case, and when they returned, the P came not, though solemnly called. Court dismissed the case, and discharged the jury.
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Ordered that John Whitlock pay unto John Foster 181 lb of gross tobacco for one day's attendance and once traveling 39 miles as a witness for him at the suit against Woodward.
Ordered that Jesse Woodward pay unto Peter Clarke 25 lb of gross tobacco for one day's attendance as a witness for him in the suit of Whitlock.
Ordered that Jesse Woodward pay unto John Moore 275 lb of gross tobacco for 11 days attendance as a witness for him against Whitlock.
Jacob Edwards & Nancy his wife, P vs. Ellison Young, guardian of Patty Hudson, D} In Chancery -
It is ordered that Richard Jones, Thomas Jones, Bollar Hall, and Branch Osborne or any three of them do sell a certain Negro named Doll belonging to the estate of John Hudson, deceased, and the money arising from the sale thereof be equally divided between the said Edwards and wife of the one part, and the said D on the other part, and make their report to the Court.
Ordered that Henry Ashurst pay unto Archer Cheatham 100 lb of gross tobacco for 4 days attendance as a witness for him against Munford's executors.
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John & Booker Foster, P vs. Richard Foster, D} In Chancery -
By agreement of the parties by their attorneys, all matters of accounts in difference between them are submitted to the final determination of John Pride, Henry Anderson, and John Townes Jr., and agree that their award, be made the judgment of this Court. The same is ordered accordingly.
The motion of Robert Rowlett for an injunction to stay the proceedings of a judgment at law obtained by William Osborne against him is overruled, with costs.
Ordered that Samuel Harper pay unto James Foster 25 lb of gross tobacco for one day's attendance as a witness for him against Dawson.
Ordered that Sterling C. Thornton pay unto John Hundley 200 lb of gross tobacco for 8 days attendance as a witness for him at the suit of Davis.
Peter Randolph, a Captain in the light infantry, took his oath proscribed by law.
Ordered that Samuel Pincham pay unto Ellison Young 292 lb of gross tobacco for 4 days attendance and twice traveling 24 miles as a witness for him at the suit of Robertson.
Richard Craddock, William Cross Craddock, & James Hill, trustees of Sarah Hill, alias Sarah Lockett, P vs. Abraham Lockett & Sarah his wife, D} In Detinue -
This day came the Plaintiffs by their attorney, and the D being again solemnly called, came not but made default. Thereupon a jury was impaneled, to wit, Thomas Bottom, Booker Foster, William Weeks, Richard Jones Jr., Millinton Roach, (cont.)
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(cont.) William Jones, Lewis Page, John Thomas, John Rogers, John Boothe, Josiah Lofsey, and Charles Lofsey. Jury finds that the D do detain the Negroes in the declaration named, in manner and form as the P against them have declared, and that the said slaves are of the prices following, to wit: Hannah, £50; Dick, £100; Aggy, £100; Julius, £100; Patt, £100; Harwood, £75; Lucy, £50; Poll, £60, Phoebe, £30; and Yorke, £100. And they do assess the P damages by occasion of such detention to 1/, plus their costs. Court rules that the Ps recover against the said D the slaves aforesaid, if they may be had, and if not, then the prices, or the price, of them, or such of them as may not be had, together with their damages aforesaid, and their costs.
Ordered that Sarah Hill's trustees pay unto Garner Mayes 50 lb of gross tobacco for 2 days attendance as a witness for them against Lockett & wife.
Court adjourned till the 4th Thursday in next month.
(signed) Stephen Cocke
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At a Court held for Amelia County on Thursday, 28 December 1786
Present: Edmund Booker, William Cross Craddock, Davis Booker and William Walthall, Gent.
Robert Jones is appointed surveyor of the road in the room of John Vaughan, who is discharged from that office, and the usual hands to work on said road.
An indenture of gift between Mary Elizabeth Royall of the one part and John Royall, her son, of the other part was proved by the oaths of John Royall Jr., William Archer, and William Royal, the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
Samuel Booker is appointed surveyor of the road in the room of Burwell Jackson, who is discharged from office, and the usual hands to work on said road and keep the same in repair.
The last will and testament of Frederick Ford, deceased, was exhibited into court and proved by the oaths of two of the witnesses, and sworn to by David Adams and William Adams, the executors therein named, and is recorded. Burwell Coleman and John Neal are security for the executors, with a bond of £500.
Ordered that Daniel Allen, Burwell Coleman, John Neill and John Phillips or any three of them do appraise the slaves if any and personal estate of Frederick Ford, deceased, and return their appraisment to the Court.
John Neill is appointed surveyor of the road from Will's Road to Namozine Road, and the male laboring tithables of John Hood, David Adams, Evans Mitchell, Henry Tucker, Francis Tucker, Archer Coleman, William Coleman Daniel Coleman (cont.)
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(cont.) Allen, Abraham Coleman, Elizabeth Hood, Burwell Coleman, Joseph Bevill Sr. and Joseph Bevill Jr. do work on the said road and keep the same in repair.
An inventory and appraisment of the estate of William Hastings, deceased, was returned into Court, and is recorded.
Ordered that the Sheriff pay unto Richard Eggleston £18.9 for building a bridge over Deep Creek near John Crawley's.
An indenture between Hezekiah Powell of the one part and Joseph Grammer of the other part was acknowledged by the said Powell, and is recorded.
An indenture between James Moore and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Samuel Hobbs of the other was acknowledged by the said James, and is recorded.
An indenture between John Watts and Mary his wife of the one part and Samme Hobbs of the other part was acknowledged by John Watts, and is recorded.
An indenture between William Hundley of the one part and Abraham Forrest Sr. of the other was acknowledged by the said William, and is recorded.
An indenture between Peter Coleman of the one part and Daniel Allen of the other part was proved by the oaths of John Foster and (blank), two of the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
A bill of sale between Mary Farley of the one part and Daniel Parham of the other was proved by the oaths of John Rogers, John Roach and Joshua Hundley, the witnesses thereto, and is recorded.
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The last will of Phillip Williams, deceased, was exhibited into court, and proved by the oaths of Booker Foster, Augustin Beadle, and Benjamin Overton, the witnesses thereto, sworn to by Phillip Williams and Joel Motley, to of the executors therein named, and is recorded. John Harper and James Dupeey are security for the executors, with a bond of £3000.
Ordered that Robert Vaughan, Thomas Atkinson, Booker Foster, and John Harper or any three of them do appraise the slaves if any and personal estate of Phillip Williams, deceased, and return their appraisment to the Court.
On the petition of Abraham Marshall, the Court orders James Townes, Lewelling Williamson, Peter Ellington, and Stephen Neal, or any three of them, to view a way for a road from the petitioner's plantation into West Creek or Anderson's roads, and report back to the Court.
Richard Booker and Jane his wife, P vs. Edmund Booker, executor of Robert Hudson, and guardian of Mary Cobbs Hudson, D} In Chancery -
This cause was this day heard upon the bill of the Ps and answer of the Ds. It is decreed and ordered that John Catlin Cobbs, Richard Eggleston, George Booker and Sherwood Walton or any three of them divide the lands and all the personal estate of Robert Hudson, deceased, between his widow and Mary Cobbs Hudson, agreeable to the last will and testament of the said Robert, and make their report to the Court in order to a final decree.
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On the petition of David Crawley, setting forth that he is desirous to build a water grist mill on the south branch of Beaver Creek, opposite the lands of Abraham Marshall's, and for an acre of the said Marshall's land for that purpose, the Sheriff is commanded to summon a jury of twelve freeholders of the vicinage (vicinity) of the said David, to diligently view and examine the said acre of land and the lands adjacent thereto on both sides of the said run which may be affected or laid under water by building such a mill, together with the timber and other conveniences thereon, and report the same with the true value of the acre of land petitioned for, and of the damages of the party holding the same, or any other person or persons may sustain by occasion thereof, and that they report such to this court.
Whereas Frederick Burge sued out of this court on a judgment of