Augusta County, VA. <<<< MAY 24, 1762 (237) Isaac McDonald, returned no inhabitant 253) Liquors rated. James Young, a juror impanneled, failed to answer when called; fined and suit continued. Alexr. McClenachan, Thos. Crow, Joseph Bell, George Francisco, disturbed the Court by playing at ball, and are fined. (253) James Ewing qualified Captain of Militia. AUGUST 20, 1762 (298) Saml. Easlick, Daniel Mausume, jurors. John Seviar, witness from Frederick. James Deniston, servant of John Christian, gent. AUGUST 21, 1762 (305) Israel Christian vs. Margaret Patterson, only daughter and heir-at-law of Erwin Patterson--Decree for conveyance by Margaret when she becomes 21, or three months after. (306) Israel Christian released to George Wilson his interest in a bill of sale now on record to him from Robt. Adair AUGUST 24, 1762 (336) Joseph Donaldson, returned no inhabitant (337) On motion of Eleanor, widow of Hugh Thompson, it is ordered that Commissioners lay off and assign her her dower in the said land which James Thompson, the heir-at-law, hath conveyed to Saml. Henderson. NOVEMBER 17, 1762 (359) Jane, wife of James Thompson, releases dower in deed to Samuel Henderson. John Mason's orphans to be bound out. William Wallace added to tithables. James Wallace added to tithables. (359) Michael Williams, aged 17, and George Williams, aged 15 years, to be bound to Augustine Price. Thomas Peerie's will produced and order to summon witnesses. Commission for private examination of James Simpson's wife, Jane, in deed to John Handley. John Hunter, with two others, added to tithables. NOVEMBER 18, 1762 (363) Benj. Harrison, Andrew Bird and Abraham Bird took the oaths as Captains of Militia. (364) Daniel Smith appointed guardian ad litem for Mary Harrison, an infant, vs. Andrew Hamilton. (366) John Ramsey vs. John Hamilton } Sheriff attached a wagon (389) Michael Bowyer and James McDowell given permission to erect a house 18 feet in length on the lot belonging to the County fronting the street near William Crow's, they agreeing the said house shall belong to the County at the expiration of Rob. McClenachan's lease of the old Court House. NOVEMBER 19, 1762 (390) James Lawson, decd.--John Smith appointed administrator. (392) Thomas Fitzpatrick refused in open Court to take the usual oaths to his Majesty's person and government when tendered to him. Joseph Herndon, decd.--Rob. Kinkade qualified administrator. Wm. McGill, Benj. Kinsey, jurors. FEBRUARY 15, 1763 (450) Alexr. Anderson, decd.--Saml. Huston qualified administrator as greatest creditor. (451) James Warrington to be bound to John Cunningham. FEBRUARY 18, 1763 (477) Andrew Russell, with two tithables, William Palmer, William Martin, Alexr. McDonald, Wm. Thompson, Alexr. Thompson, John Thompson, George Caldwell and his two sons. Wm. Henderson and John Wallace, to work the road from Christian's Creek to Rockfeil Gap FEBRUARY 21, 1763 (497) Archibald Cunningham returned no inhabitant. (2) James Ewing vs. John Jones } Israel Christian, Gabriel Jones, Peter Hog, John Madison, John Bowyer and Daniel Smith--special bail. APRIL 21, 1763 (39) Following deeds partially proved and ordered certified: William Moore to Francis Smith, Thomas Hill to David Miller, Elijah Isaacs to Robt. McGee, Paul Garrison to John Donally. APRIL 22, 1763 (42) James Crow came into Court and made oath that he, with his wife, Eleanor, and his children, Thomas, Elizabeth and Fanny, came to dwell in this Colony in the year 1762, &c.--50 acres each. (43) Isaac McDonald--juror. JUNE 21, 1763 (113) New Commission--John Chiswell, John Buchanan, John Wilson, Silas Hart, Andrew Lewis, James Lockhart, Richard Woods, Robert Breckinridge, Patrick Martin, Wm. Preston, Alexr. Sayers, John Bowyer, John Dickenson, John Christian, Francis Tyler, Daniel Smith, John Archer, James Buchanan, Archd. Alexander, Israel Christian, Mathew Patton, John Maxwell, John Poage, James Lockridge, Felix Gilbert, Abraham Smith, James Trimble, Charles Lewis, Samuel McDowell, George Moffett, Benj. Hawkins, Francis Kirtley, Andrew Bird--dated 16 April, 1763. JUNE 22, 1763 (114) George Helvick, orphan, aged three years and four months, to be bound to Wm. Fleming, gent. (118) Commission for examination of Ann, wife of Samuel Caldwell. AUGUST 16, 1763 (212) Andrew Lewis, qualified Lieut. of the County; Wm. Preston, qualified Colonel of the County; Walter Cunningham, qualified Captain of Militia; Alexr. McClenachan, qualified Captain of Militia; William Crow, qualified Captain of Militia; John McClenachan, Michael Bowyer and David Long, qualified Lieutenants of Militia; James Ward, qualified Ensign of Militia. NOVEMBER 16, 1763 (332) William Erwin, son of Jane Erwin, with 241 acres, added to tithables. 550 acres of Patrick Quin--same. 104 acres of John Jameson--same. 300 acres of John Kilpatrick--same. 400 acres of Thos. Kilpatrick--same. (342) John Smith, Wm. Grymes, James Nealey and Israel Christian to view the roads that lead from Vance's over the New River on the lands of John Buchanan and likewise by Ingles's Ferry to the lead mines. NOVEMBER 19, 1763 (382) Jeremiah Ponder relinquished dower in land conveyed by her husband, Daniel Ponder, to Joseph Rutherford. (382) James Huston and Archd. Hamilton qualified Inspectors of Flour. MARCH 21, 1764 (395) Jennett McDonald, admx. of Randall McDonald, to be summoned to render account. MARCH 22, 1764 (406) Bryan McDaniel appointed road overseer from Fort William to the Market Road. James Neeley, ditto, from Fort Lewis to the Great Lick. JUNE 19, 1764 (496) John Ramsey chosen guardian by Mary McDonall, aged 16; John McDonall, aged 14, and the Court appoints him guardian for Francis, Hugh, Rebecca, William, Elizabeth and Saml. McDonall, all orphans of John McDonall. (496) Will of Adam Wall proved by one witness (James Calloway) and to lie for further proof. No exr. being named, Apple Wall qualified administrator. NOVEMBER 20, 1764 (155) Dabney Carr qualified Attorney. MARCH 19, 1765 (233) James Cunningham's will proved--Moses Cunningham is the surviving executor. MAY 23, 1765 (358) Wm. Cunningham vs. Alexr. Sayers.--Abates by death of defendant. OCTOBER 17, 1765 (16) William McCamey and one other and 190 acres added to tithables. Thomas Kilpatrick and one other and 300 acres added to tithables. John Maxwell and one other and 200 acres added to tithables. James Campbell added to tithables. Wm. McElhenny and 400 acres added to tithables. Henry Bowen and 323 acres added to tithilbles. Audley Paul and one other and 350 acres added to tithables. Benj. Watson and 170 acres added to tithables. OCTOBER 19, 1765 (44) Mary Clark vs. John Stewart and Thomas Fulton } Abates by marriage of plaintiff (46) The King vs. John Bowyer } On an indictment for beating and abusing Israel Christian, a magistrate in the execution of his office. The defendant waives his former plea because he will not contend with our Lord the King.--Convicted and fined. OCTOBER 22, 1765 (112) Woods vs. Andrew Cowan, Jr. } "The Sheriff having returned that the second time it came to my hand, I tell as before, he is out of the County." (135) James Findley, admr. of Robert Findley, vs. Shannon, admr. of Young. } John Stewart makes affidavit that the acct. is a true copy from plaintiff's books. (And the same in many suits.) MAY 21, 1766 (171) Andrew Erwin vs. John Burnsides.--Abates by death of plaintiff. (184) Samuel Caldwell returned no inhabitant. (188) Christian, admr. Sayers, vs. Joseph Donaldson.--Abates by death of defendant. (190) James Wiley and Martha, to Alexr. Noble, partially proved and certified AUGUST 19, 1766 (194) Patrick Henry, Jr., qualified Attorney (200) Thomas Wright, servant of John Hanna. AUGUST 20, 1766 (204) Israel Christian and Andrew Miller qualified administrators of John Miller (205) David Wilson, son of William Wilson, formerly bound to Andrew Erwin, deceased, to be bound to Francis Erwin, Jr., heir-at-law and executor of said Andrew, he teaching him the trade of a shoemaker. Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of Wm. Wilson, to be bound to Francis Erwin, Jr. AUGUST 22, 1766 (230) Joseph Donaldson, deceased, possessed of very small estate. Sheriff ordered to sell. (239) Viewers for a road from Edward Erwin's to the Market Road that leads to Swift Run. MARCH 18, 1767 (477) On petition of Frederick Stern, Isaac Job, Thomas Grayson, John Bell, Henry Skaggs, Joseph Hix, John Draper, George Baker, Joseph Hord, Levy Smith, Erasmus Noble, Saml. Peffer, James Coudon, Edmund Vansell, Humphrey Baker, Anthony Bledsoe, James Newell and Alexr. Page, viewers appointed for a road from Vanse's, by Ingles's Ferry, to Peak Creek, on north side New River, viz: James Neeley, Philip Love, Wm. Christian, Wm. Bryans MAY 25, 1767 (208) Elizabeth Bryan, executrix of David Bryan, demands counter security from Rhoda Doggett, late Rhoda Evans, admx. of late husband, Daniel Evans, and lately married to Richard Doggett. (210) Mary Renolds, aged 16, orphan of James Renolds, chose Nathaniel Evans guardian. AUGUST 21, 1767 (289) James McAfee, Sr., and Bryan McDonald appointed surveyors of highway from Fort Williams to head of Catawbo AUGUST 22, 1767 (250) Jurors: John Seviar, William Foster, James Gilmore, John Weer, John Weer. (252) Surveyors of highway appointed: Francis Erwin, Jr., from Charles Campbell's Run to John Davis's Mill, vice Michael Dickey NOVEMBER 17, 1767 (341) Grand jurors: Nathanl. Evans, Joseph Raburn, Saml. McPheeters, Francis Erwin, Robt. Thompson, Henry Stone, James McCain, John Ramsey, Archibald Fisher, John White, Henry Campbell, Saml. Briggs, Richd. Renalds, Hugh Hays, Joseph Malcolm, David Laird, John Francis, John Black, James Leatherdale, John McClure, Hugh Donaho. (343) Hemp certificates: Andrew Hamilton, Dawson Wade, James Burnsides, John Montgomery, Thos. Brown, Edwd. Erwin, Postle Hover, James Crow, John Henderson. NOVEMBER 18, 1767 (347) Thos. Tosh, Danl. McNeill and Francis Grymes, to view a road from the Stone House to Evans's Mill. David Campbell and Samuel Downey appointed overseers of road from John McCreery's to James Moffett's, vice James Callison and David Cunningham (359) Jurors: John Rusk, Jeremiah Ragen, Saml. Clark, John Brown, Wm. McKee, Joseph Kinkade, Francis Stewart, James Henderson, John Findley, Saml. Black, Wm. Long, John Caldwell. (360) Joseph McMurty and George McAfee reported that there were not enough tithables convenient to make a wagon road from McMurty's Mill thro' McAfee's Gap to the wagon road, and it was only practicable to clear it for carrying loads on horseback until the country is better settled, which is ordered, and Joseph McMurty and James McAfee, Jr., to be surveyors and work with the tithables on Craig's Creek and its branches from Gatlive's up, and on Catabo from Alexander Smith's up. (361) Jurors: James Hill, John Long, Pat. Christian, Saml. Caldwell, Joseph Gamwell, James Lawrence, David Moore, Hance Harper, Saml. Crockett, Wm. Cowdon, Jeremiah Telford, Saml. Lawrence. NOVEMBER 21, 1767 (371) Robert Cunningham exempted from County levy--great age and infirmity. (371) Saml. and James McDowell, John and Daniel Lyle, to view the old and new roads from Timber Ridge Meeting House to Isaac Taylor's (372) Jurors: Thos. Levasey, James Hill, John Francisco, John Clark, John Caldwell, Robt. Christian, Wm. Black, John Long, Robt. Clark, Alexr. Long, Thos. Black, Jonathan Douglas. (373) Mary O'Donald qualified admx. of her deceased husband, Michael O'Donald. Appraisers, Isaac White, John McClure, Saml. and Wm. Black. MARCH 15, 1768 (490) Hemp certificates: John Patterson, John Moore, John Parks, Tim. Caul, Wm. McClellon, Wm. Bear, Wm. Campbell, Michael Coulter, Nathan Peoples, James McCrary, Rob. Whitley, James Hays. (491) Hemp certificates: Jonathan Cunningham, James McCown, James Campbell, John Thompson, John Willey, Alexr. Deal, James Thompson, Thos. Kilpatrick, John Nickle. MARCH 16, 1768 (499) John Mann qualifies administrator of Caleb May. (506) Thomas Stockton petitions to build mill an his land on Catawbo, and Court directs a jury. MARCH 17, 1768 (512) Hemp certifrcates Thomas Stuart, James Ewing, James Greenlee, Rob. Breckenridge. (513) James Crawford vs. Saml. Patterson. } Following attached: Forty deer skins, 18 Other skins, 1 fox skin. (517) Jurors: Tully Davitt, Saml. McRoberts, John Ware, Danl. Ponder, John Gordon, George Poage, Wm. Poage, Jacob Woodley, Hugh Ware, Wm. Barefield, George Taylor, James Montgomery. MARCH 18, 1768 (521) Commission ordered to privily examine Elizabeth, wife of George Wilson, to deed to Charles Donnelly. MARCH 19, 1768 (6) William Crawford is appointed guardian to Mary Crawford, orphan of Alexr. Crawford. (141) Rebecca Crawford, aged 16, orphan of Alexr. Crawford, chose William Crawford her guardian. (142) Constables: Adam Pence, vice Peter Runkle; John Gordon, vice Thomas Fulton; John Douglas, vice James Seewright; John Johnson, vice James Laird: Joseph Bosart, vice Andrew Fought; Thomas Wilson, vice Thomas Wilson (Chestnut Hill). MAY 20, 1768 (167) Wm. Donald, a witness from Hanover MAY 23, 1768 (253) Mary Lawson, a servant of Thomas Black, was imported in the ship Harriot, Captain Thomas Herdman, and arrived 15 Sept., 1766. Her indenture was lost when Sampson and George Mathews's store was broken open September, 1767 AUGUST 18, 1768 (310) Jacob Miller's nuncupative will partly proved and Catherine, widow of Jacob, qualifies admx. (315) John Hannah has leave to build a mill on his own land on Collier's Creek. AUGUST 17, 1768 (317) Martha Allen, wife of Robert Allen, relinquishes dower in tract--44 acres--conveyed to John McClenachan. Surveyor of road, Wm. McKee (335) Saml. Weer, Saml. Steel and Robert Steel (miller) -- to view a road from Steel's Mill to James Telford's. NOVEMBER 15, 1768 (473) Admn. granted to Saml. McDowell and Pat. Martin on estate of Wm. Wilson, on motion of Ann Pollock, wife of James Pollock NOVEMBER 16, 1768 (476) Nicholas and Eleanor King, orphans of Joseph King, to be bound to Robert Clark. MARCH 25, 1769 (125) Charles Donnerly and John McCreery appointed surveyors of road from Capt. Charles Lewis's to, the Fork of Dickinson's Road. MARCH 27, 1769 (169) Wm. Christian granted certificate that he is of probity, honesty and good behavior.--Attorney's license. JUNE 22, 1769 (222) Following recommended for appointment as Justices. Matthew Harrison, William Ingles, William Christian, George Mathews, John McClenachan, James Robertson, Stephen Trigg, William Horbert, Philip Love, Anthony Bledsoe, John Bowman, John Thomas, Roberl Doage and John Montgomery. The following to be left off and reasons given to the Governor by the Clerk: John Chizwell, John Wilson, John Archer, Alexr. Boyd, David Robinson, Benj. Estill, John Maxwell, Charles Lewis. Andrew Bird, Richard Woods. AUGUST 16, 1769 (324) Following recommended as Justices, viz: Mat. Harrison, Wm. Ingles, Wm. Christian, George Mathews, John McClenachan, James Robertson, Stephen Trigg, Wm. Herbert, Philip Love, Anthony Bledsoe, John Bowman, John Thomas, Robert Doage, John Montgomery, Alexr. Thompson, James Craig, Waiter Crockett, Andrew Lockridge, Walter Cunningham and James McGavock. The following to be left off, reasons to be given by the Clerk and former order discharged, viz: John Chiswell, John Buchanan, John Wilson, John Archer, John Maxwell, Charles Lewis, Alexr. Boyd. OCTOBER 17, 1769 (20) James Troro's estate committed to Samuel Erwin, greatest creditor. (21) James Young, aged 14, orphan of James Young, chose John Young guardian. OCTOBER 18, 1769 (22) John Neeley (son of James) appointed guardian of Catharine Evans, orphan of Daniel Evans. DECEMBER 19, 1769 (62) David Black's will contested by his widow, Elizabeth Black, on ground of insanity, but overruled and recorded. MARCH 20, 1770 (65) John May took the oath of an attorney. MARCH 21, 1770 (66) Following recommended as Justices: Mathew Harrison, John McClenachan, George Mathews, Michael Bowyer, James McDowell, Alexr. Robertson, John Gratton, John Hays, Jr., Thomas Hugart, John Stewart, James Craig, Elijah McClenachan MAY 15, 1770 (102) Catharine Madison, aged 16, orphan of Humphrey Madiion, chose John Madison her guardian. (102) John Gratton, Alexr. McClenachan, John Poage, Saml. McDowell, George Moffet, Archibald Huston, John Hays, Wm. Bowyer, John McClenachan--qualified vestrymen JUNE 19, 1770 (104) John Caldwell has leave to build an oil mill on his land on South River MARCH 28, 1771 (208) Malcom McCown vs William Christian, Jr.--Defendant's death abates suit. NOVEMBER 21, 1771 (291) Administration of estate of James McDowell, decd., granted his widow, Elizabeth, and his brother, Samuel. (295) William and Michael Bowyer, John and Alexr. McClenachan, Daniel Smith, Samuel McDowell, Arcbibald Huston and Alexr. Thomson qualified Vestrymen NOVEMBER 26, 1771 (301) Benjamin Lindon, son of Joseph Lindon, to be bound to William Boone.--He agrees to give him when free a horse and saddle, value £10; a suit of clothes, value £8, and two years' schooling. NOVEMBER 28, 1771 (301) William Christian, security for Elizabeth Bryan (widow and admx. of her husband, David Bryan, but since intermarried with John Bowman), asks counter security. (307 William Christian, secunty for Margaret Robinson (widow and admx. of husband, Wm Robinson, but since intermarried with Saml. Wood). (324) A certificate of Saml. McDowell to Wm. Gilmer for provisions for the Militia of Augusta and Botetourt ordered certified.--Same to John Thompson and Moses Cunningham. MARCH 17, 1772 (329) Admn. of estate of Samuel McDonald granted his brother, Henry McDonald. MARCH 20, 1772 (338) William Campbell, security for Mary Donald (admx. of husband, Michael O'Donald, since intennarried with John Adair), counter security.--Division between the orphans of Michael ordered. MAY 23, 1772 (389) James McDonald's death abates suit. AUGUST 20, 1772 (409) Charles Lewis qualified Lieutenant Colonel of County. (411) Charles O'Donald, aged 17, orphan of Michael O'Donald, chose Thomas Stuart guardian. MARCH 16, 1773 (1) New commission--Justices, viz: Silas Hart, John Dickinson, Daniel Smith, John Poage,* Abraham Smith,* George Moffett, Alexr. McClenachan,* Mathew Harrison, George Mathews,* Alexr. Robertson,* John Hays, James Craig,* John Frogg,* William Tees, James Lockhart, John Christian, Archibald Alexander,* Felix Gilbert, Samuel McDowell, Sampson Mathews, William Bowyer,* John McClenachan,* Michael Bowyer,* John Gratton, Thos. Hugart,* Elijah McClenachan,* Josiah Davidson, John Skidmore.--Dated November 6, 1772. (11) John Ramsey bound to peace for beating Elizabeth Fleming, wife of William Fleming. She has been laid up for 13 weeks and her life is still despaired of. (17) Samuel Crawford, aged 14, orphan of Alexr. Crawford, chose Saml. McPheeters guardian. MARCH 22, 1773 (49) Walter Cunningham qualifies (with consent of the widow, Sarah,) admr. of his father, John Cunningham. MAY 23, 1773 (121) John Maxwell--a witness from Botetourt. (121) Robert Jameson--a witness from Botetourt. (121) William Kerr--a witness from Botetourt. (122) Christian Cameron--a witness. (122) John Wowman--witness from Botetourt. (122) William McElhenny--witness from Botetourt. (122) Jame Cameron--witness. AUGUST 19, 1773 (165) Thos. Brown and Wm. Crawford--road surveyors on new road from Staunton to Buffalo Gap, via Trimble's Mill. AUGUST 23, 1773 (199) Joseph Bell appointed guardian of Jennett Patterson, daughter of John Patterson, decd. (she is an idiot.) John Patterson appointed guardian of Mary Patterson, daughter of John Patterson, decd. (she is deaf and dumb). NOVEMBER 17, 1773 (228) John Needham and John Harrison, vice Wm. Hinton--road overseers. (231) Hugh Kelso, vice Michael Coulter--Constable. (234) Alexr. Long, qualified Captain; Francis Long, qualified Lieutenant; William Bell, Ensign. (235) Wm. Bell, witness from Orange. NOVEMBER 19, 1773 (249) Alexander McDonnald, witness from Botetourt. MARCH 15, 1774 (302) New Commission of Justices, viz: Silas Hart, John Dickison, Danl. Smith, John Poage, Abram Smith, George Moffett,* James Lockhart, John Christian, Archibald Alexander, Felix Gilbert, Samuel McDowel,* Sampn. Mathews, Alexr. McClenachan,* Mathew Harrison, George Mathews. Alexr. Robertson,* John Hays, James Craig, John Frogg,* William Tees, George Croghan, John Connelly,* Thos. Smallman, Wm. Bowyer,* John McClenachan,* Michael Bowyer, John Gratton,* Thos. Huggart, Elijah McClenachan, Josiah Davidson, John Skidmore, John Campbell, Edward Ward, Dawsey Penticost, John Gibson. (Those marked (*) qualified.) (303) Wm. Gragg qualified Constable. Constables appointed: Jacob Van Matre, Dinnis Springer, John Harden, Jr., John Conner, Hennery Taylor, Thomas Bay, Francis McGuire, Andrew Ramsey, Jonathan Coborne, Jr., Thomas Douglas and Philip Ryley. (304) David Caldwell and Andrew Alexander, to view a road from James Breeding's house, on head of Middle Branch of Back Creek, to the foarding between Robert Gray's and Patrick Keenan's. (305) John Randals--hemp certificate (307) John Ramsey, vice John Gillespy--road overseer (310) John Findley, Middle River (310B) Wm. Alexander, vice Joseph Alexander--Constable. John Thompson, vice Samuel Lyle--Constable. MARCH 16, 1774 (317) Wm. Thompson, vice Hugh Kelso--Constable. (317) John Bigham's estate committed to John Bigham. (319) George Gibson qualified Lieut. in Capt. Robert Thompson's Company. William Findley, same, as Ensign in same MARCH 18, 1774 (339) Samuel McDowell appointed guardian of James McDowell, orphan of James McDowell, deceased. MAY 19, 1774 (483) Ann Grigsby, witness from Dunsmore. John Payton, witness from Prince William. (483) John Payton and Tucker Woodson--Jurors. NOVEMBER 15, 1774 (21) William Marshall, vice Joseph Love--Constable NOVEMBER 17, 1774 (28) Administration of estate of John Dunwoody granted to his brother, James Dunwoody. JANUARY 17, 1775 (30) New Commission from Dunmore, viz: Silas Hart, John Dickinson, James Lockhart, John Christian, Daniel Smith,* John Poage, Abraham Smith,* George Moffett,* Alexr. McClenachan,* Mathew Harrison, Michael Bowyer,* John Gratton, Thomas Hughes, Elijah McClenachan,* Josiah Davidson, John Skidmore, John Campbell, Thos. Smallman, John Gibson, John Stephenson, John Cannon, Silas Hedge, William Gee (McGee?), Archd. Alexander, Felix Gilbert,* Samuel McDowell,* Sampson Mathews,* William Bowyer,* George Mathews,* Alexr. Robertson,* John Hayes,* James Craig, John Frogg, Wm. Teas,* George Croghan, Edward Ward, Dawsey Pentecost, Wm. Crawford. John McCullough, Geo. Vallendegham and David Shepherd. (Those marked (*) qualified (31) John Christian qualified Sheriff (32) Thomas Trent and Ralph Stewart, qualified Captains of Militia MARCH 25, 1775 (55) Administration of estate of Hugh Allen, decd., granted to widow Jane and brother James. (Was Hugh killed on the expedition of 1774? See Court of Claims, supra.) (62) Administration of estate of Thomas Hog granted to his brother, Peter Hog. (63) John McCoy, vice Samuel Wilson--overseer road (64) Administration of estate of Michael Bush granted to John Lewis, widow Catherine refusing. Appraisers, viz: Sam. Pringle, Charles Fallingash, Paul Buster, Edward Tanner. 64) William Bush, vice Peter Hashman--Constable. FEBRUARY 20, 1776 (99) Administration of estate of Thomas Anderson granted to Samuel Anderson and William Anderson--the father, Samuel Anderson, having refused. Isaac Cannon, one of the appraisers. MARCH 19, 1776 (99) Richard Madison qualified Deputy Clerk. (100) Deed, John Kennerly and Mary to ____, was proved by Joseph Strother, who came with them from Carolina into this Colony in order to prove the same. JULY 16, 1776 (110) Samuel McDowell and Sampson Mathews administered oaths to Archibald Alexander, who administered to Samuel and Sampson and Michael Bower. (110) John Christian qualified Sheriff. Richard Madison qualified Deputy Clerk. Wm. Bowyer qualified Justice. AUGUST 20, 1776 (110) John Madison qualified Clerk. Gabriel Jones and Peter Hog qualified Attorneys. John and Wm. Christian qualified Deputy Sheriffs. NOVEMBER 19, 1776 (128) New Commission, viz: Silas Hart, John Christian, Archibald Alexander, Felix. Gilbert, Samuel McDowell, Sampson Mathews, Alexr Robinson, John Hays, James Craig, John Lewis, Charles Campbell,* John Dickinson, Daniel Smith,* John Poage,* Abraham Smith, George Moffat,* Michael Bowyer, John Gratton, Thos. Huggart,* Elijah McClenachan, Alexander St. Clair,* John Kinkead, James Tate.* (Those marked (*) qualified.) JANUARY 20, 1777 (145) Administration of estate of John Douglas granted to Charles Campbell. Mary Murphy, next friend to deceased, appeared and relinquished her right. MARCH 18, 1777 (152) Administration of estate of Samuel Black, deceased, granted to Rebecca Black and James Henderson. Same of Thomas Wilson granted to Martha, his widow. (156) Admn. c. t. a. of estate of David Williamson granted to widow Peneripy. (156) James Alderman, aged three years, son of Richard Alderman, to be bound out. (165) These recommended for Justices, viz: George Boswell, John Thomas, Wm. McPheeters, James Steel, James Dyer, Thomas Huett, Wm. Nalle, Samuel Lyle, Robert Davis, John McCreary and Henry Ewing. MAY 20, 1777 (186) Admn. of estate of John Needham granted to George Henton. (186) Commission for priv. examination of Sarah, wife of James Patten. (186) Siner Needham, orphan of John Needham, chose George Hinton guardian. (186) Mary Price, orphan of Calem Price, to be bound out. (191) John Cunningham, recomd. Captain; Robert Clark, recomd. Lieutenant; John Wilson, recomd. Ensign, Capt. James Ewing having resigned. MAY 21, 1777 (191) Sarah, wife of Abraham Smith--commission for priv. examination. Deed to Smith Tandy. AUGUST 19, 1777 (217) John Cunningham qualified Captain of Militia, Robert Clark as Lieutenant, and John Wilson as Ensign, in Capt. John Cunningham's Company. AUGUST 20, 1777 (222) Tithables to be taken in following Companies: Capt. Charles Campbell's, Capt. Alex. Stewart's, Capt. Matthew Wilson's, Capt. Andrew Moore's, Capt. James Tate's, Capt. John Cunningham's. Capt. Samuel McCutchan's, Capt. Patrick Buchanan's, Capt. Francis Long's, Capt. John Young's, Capt. Robert Thompson's, Capt. Zachariah Johnson's, Capt. Thomas Smith's, Capt. George Moffett's, Capt. Wm. Anderson's, Capt. Wm. Henderson's, Capt. Alex. Roberton's, Capt. David Bell's, Capt. John Given's, Capt. John Hopkins', Capt. John Stephenson's, Capt. Robert Craven's, Capt. George Pence's, Capt. James Frazier's, Capt. Wm. Nall's, Capt. Thomas Hewit's, Capt. Daniel Smith's, Capt. Reuben Harrison's, Capt. Thomas Bogg's, Capt Abraham Lincoln's, Capt. Anthony Rider, Capt. Ralph Stewart's, Capt. Benj. Wilson's, Capt. Wm. Robertson's, Capt. Samuel Pringle's, Capt. Robert McCreery's, Capt. Samuel Vance's, Capt. John McCoy's, Capt. John People's, Capt. Andrew Lockridges', Capt John Skidmore's, Capt. Paul Teeter's and Capt. Robert Davis'. SEPTEMBER 16, 1777 (226) John Campbell and Thomas Connerly appointed guardians of Elizabeth Walker, orphan of Alexander Walker, Jr., deceased. Elizabeth Walker, wife of Alexander Walker, relinquished dower in land conveyed to Alexander Walker. Martha Grimes, late Martha Walker, widow of Alexander Walker, Jr., relinquished dower in land possessed by her late husband to her two children, Jane and Elizabeth Walker. FEBRUARY 17, 1778 (261) Ordered to be certified to the Governor that the following Justices are recommended for appointments as Justices will fall in the new Counties, viz: In Rockingham--Silas Hart, Daniel Smith, Felix Gilbert, Abraham Smith, John Gratton, Josiah Davidson, John Skidmore, George Boswell, Thomas Hewett, John Thomas, William Nall, Robert Davis, James Dyer, Henry Ewing, William McDowell, Anthony Rider, John Fitzwater, and Isaac Hinckle. In Rockbridge--Archibald Alexander, Samuel McDowell, John Hays, Charles Campbell, and Samuel Lyle. In Augusta--John Dickenson, John Christian, John Poage, George Moffet, Sampson Mathews, Alexr. McClenachan, William Bowyer, George Mathews, Michael Bowyer, Alexr. Robertson, Thomas Huggart, Elijah McClenachan, John Lewis, Alexr. St. Clair, John Kinkead, James Tate, William McPheeters, James Steel, John McCreery, Joshua Humphreys, Joseph Bell, Peter Hanger, James Craig--the two last to be left out for refusing to take the oath of allegiance. MARCH 17, 1778 (264) Christian Fudge, wife of John Fudge, relinquished dower in deed to Jeremiah Beesley. MARCH 19, 1778 (300) Colonel Alexander Thompson, Colonel of the County, being called on to act, refused, and George Moffet is recommended in his place. (300) William Bowyer recommended Major, Richard Madison as Second Lieutenant, and James Thomas as Ensign; James Mitchell as Second Lieutenant, and Alexander Brownlee as Ensign. MAY 21, 1778 (329) Thomas Dooley, Charles Campbell, Timothy Warren and Jacob Custard--defendants.--Suits against them to be transferred to Rockingham. (329) Moses Thomson's death abates suit. (329) Jacob Aberman, Jacob Linderbach.--Suits against them to be transferred to Rockingham. (330) Elliot Rutherford, Peter Runkle, John Christler, William and Mary Elliott, Adam Wise.--Suits transferred to Rockingham. (331) John Davidson, vice Thomas Rankin (recommended yesterday, as John lives more convenient to the people) Smith Tandy and Wm. Lowther recommended as Justices JUNE 16, 1778 (336) John Patrick appointed road surveyor. Thomas Frame, vice John Erwin, appointed Constable. (337) Samuel Vance in Captains Vance's and Lockridge's Companies. John McCreary, on South Branch of Potomac, in Captains McCreary's, Hicklin's and McCoy's Companies. Col. Moffet, in Captains Henderson's and Young's Companies. Capt. Alexr. Robertson, in his own, Capt. Givens's, and Capt. Wm. Anderson's Companies. Joseph Bell, in Captain's David Bell's and Johnson's Companies. James Steel in Captains Long's and Thomson's Companies. James Tate in his own and Capt McCutchon's Company. Elijah McClenachan in Capt. Buchanan's and Capt. Cunningham's Company, Wm. Bowyer in Capt. John Young's Company, N. M. (?) Alexr. St. Clair in Capt. Thomas Smith's Company AUGUST 19, 1778 (349) William McClenachan qualified ensign in Capt. Patrick Buchanan's Company. James Thomas qualified Ensign in Capt. Thomas Smith's Company (350) Joseph Long as Second Lieutenant, and Robert Christian as Ensign--recommended in Capt. Francis Long's Company. (350) James Trimble recommended as Captain of the Company formerly commanded by Col. George Moffet. John Garner as Second Lieutenant, and James Hogshead, Jr., as Ensign in the same Company. (351) Joseph Ray, Deputy Sheriff under John Christian, having collected taxes from several supernumeraries since expiration of his term, John is to be summoned to account with the County. Archibald Alexander, late Sheriff, same. (353) Thomas Adams recommended Colonel of Second Battalion; John Dickinson as Lieutenant of same, and Andrew Lockridge as Major of same (353) Following recommended on Commission of Peace: David Henderson, James Trimble, James Trotter, Jr., Benj. Wilson, Jonas Friend, John Davidson, Smith Tandy, Wm. Lowther and Andrew Davidson. John Christian to be left out as he refuses to serve longer OCTOBER 22, 1778 (366) David Wilson recommended as Ensign in Capt. James Tate's Company, vice Alexr. Brownlee Jr., who refused to serve. George Anderson recommended an Ensign, vice Carper Clemmons, who refused to serve, in Capt. Robert Kenny's Company. (367) William Buchanan recommended as Ensign in Capt. Samuel McCutchon's Company. Nicholas Seyvert recommended as First Lieutenant in Capt. John McCoy's Company, vice Nicholas Harper; and Henry Fleisher as a Second Lieutenant. NOVEMBER 18, 1778 (379) Admn. of estate of Israel Christian is granted to John Christian APRIL 20, 1779 (441) Richard Madison, Clerk of this Court, being in the service of the State as Lieutenant of Militia, Peter Hog appointed Clerk pro tem MARCH 21, 1779 (625) Persons to take tithables in the following Captains CompaniesJames Tate, in Tate and Long's Companies; Elijah McClenachan, in Buchanan's and Simpson's; George Moffett, in Trimble's and Henderson's; John Davidson, in Rankin's and Givens's; Alexr. Robertson, in Johnston's and Thompson's; James Trotter, Jr, in McCutchon's and Cunningham's. (626) Joseph Bell, in Patterson's and Bell's; Joshua Humphreys, in Smith's; Thomas Huggart, in Capt. Kinkead's, Hicklin's and McCreary's; John Wilson, in McCoys and Vance's; Benj. Wilson, in Tyger's Valley; Andrew Davidson. on West Fork and Buchanan's. JUNE 15, 1779 (40) Constables appointed, viz: James Kirkpatrick in Capt. John Cunningham's Company; Manoah Singleton in Capt. Long's Company AUGUST 17, 1779 (42) James Kirkpatrick qualified Constable NOVEMBER 17, 1779 (147) Joseph Ray proves that he entered into the Virginia Regiment as a Cadet, and as such marched up to Fort Ligonier, where he was appointed by General Stanwix as Superintendent of a Company of Artificers, received Captain's pay and rations, and continued in the same station during the campaign in the year 1759, until the army retired into winter quarters, and has never received any allowance of land for said service. (147) Walter Cunningham, who served as a Lieutenant in the First Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel Wm. Byrd, heretofore obtained a warrant for 2,000 acres, agreeable to Proclamation of 1763, now makes further proof of having served as a Captain of Independents in the expedition commanded by Colonel Boquet against the indians in 1764, and is now allowed 1,000 acres additional. (148) Robert Fearis proves service in a ranging company under command of Capt Peter Hog; that he was enlisted in the company on their march to Bedford County, and continued therein until it was discharged, which was within three months of the time of his enlistment (149) Charles Lewis, deceased, having served as a Lieutenant in Capt William Preston's Company of Rangers, and obtained a warrant for 2,000 acres under the Proclamation of 1763, it is now proved that he served as of Captain of a Company of Independents in the Expedition commanded by Colonel Boquet in 1764. Certificate for 1,000 acres additional granted. NOVEMBER 18, 1779 (150) Proof is made that John Smith, deceased, who served as a Sergeant in Capt. Wm. Preston's Company of Rangers, never received any land therefor. Certificate is granted to Thomas Smith, the heir-at-law, for 200 acres. (150) certificate for 2,000 acres granted to Alexr. St Clair and Alexr. McClenachan, guardians of John McClenachan, orphan and heir-atlaw of John McClenachan, deceased, who served as Lieutenant in Capt. Charles Lewis's Company of Independents on the expedition commanded by Colonel Boquet, 1764. (151) Certificate for 50 acres granted to Thomas McGregor for services as a soldier in Capt. Preston's Company of Rangers. Certificate of 50 acres each granted to John McMahon and Thomas Kibbeath NOVEMBER 19, 1779 173) Certificate for 50 acres granted to William Henderson, a soldier in Capt McClenachan's Company of Independents under Colonel Boquet. (173) Guardians of John and Robert McClenachan, sons and heirs of Robert McClenachan, prove that deceased served as a soldier in Capt. Alexr. McClenachan's Company in the expedition under Colonel Boquet. (174) John Christian being dead; Jonas Friend, as being incapable of his duty and not attending, and John Davidson, Smith Tandy, Wm. Lowther and Andrew Davidson, because of non-residence in the County, recommended to be left out of Commission. DECEMBER 21, 1779 (177) Mrs. Elizabeth Murray, widow and heir of John Murray, deceased, proved service of her husband as Ensign in Capt. McClenachan's Company in Boquet's expedition, 1764.--Certificate for 2,000 acres. (178) James Brown and Adam Guthery granted certificates as nephews and heirs at-law of James Dunlap, deceased, who served as Lieutenant in Capt. Hog's Company of Rangers and was destroyed by the enemy at the fort in the upper tract on the South Branch of Potomac in 1758, and James and Adam are the only legal heirs now in this State. (178) Proved that Joseph Hawkins served as a soldier in Capt. McNeel's Company in 1st Virginia Regiment until he was duly discharged by Colonel Adams Stevens in 1762.--His certificate was assigned by Joseph before a justice in Culpeper County to Thomas Stuart. (179) Proved--Nicholas Sallis served as a soldier in the 1st Virginia Regiment, and has received a certificate which was assigned to Sampson Mathews JANUARY 18, 1780 (181) John Dickey recommended Captain, vice William Henderson. who has removed to Kentucky; Joseph Waddle as Lieutenant, and John Bell as Ensign in said Company. (181) Alexr. Kilpatrick qualified Deputy Sheriff. APRIL 18, 1780 (225) Elizabeth, wife of Anthony Gholston, relinquished dower in deed to Stephen Beck. MAY 17, 1780 (229) John Warwick allowed 50 acres for services as soldier in Boquet's expedition is 1764. Samuel Erwin, of Capt. Hog's Company, 1757, allowed 50 acres. Robert Stuart, of Capt. Dickenson's Company, 1758, allowed 50 acres. John Blair, of Capt. Hog's Company, 1758, allowed 50 acres. AUGUST 19, 1780 (299) John Price, to whom William Hunter, orphan boy, was bound, petitions that he is about to move out of this State, and that William be bound to Francis Moore, to be taught leather breeches making, which is ordered. NOVEMBER 21, 1780 (306) Mary Price, wife of John Price, a soldier in Continental Service, is allowed subsistence for herself. (307) Jacob Cole appointed Constable in Capt. Cunningham's Company. NOVEMBER 22, 1780 (308) Alexr. Crawford recommended and qualified Ensign in Capt. Cartmill's Company DECEMBER 19, 1780 (322) These to work on the road from Staunton to Christian's Creek, with their tithables, viz: William Lewis, Henry Moura, John Brooks, Peter Moura John Bird, James Graham, Nicholas Sprigg, Robert Russell, Mr. Hunt, Andrew Scott, Jacob Sciler, Peter Grass, John Graham, Christopher Graham, Joshua Russell, James Coursey, Thomas Scott, Wm. Burk, Robert McClenachan, Samuel Fraizer and James Hill. MARCH 20, 1781 (326) Robert Baggs produced a certificate signed by the Clerk, and Wm. Fleming, Esq., Commissioner of Kentucky, of having a primitive right, which, he swears, he delivered to Col. Daniel Boon, of which he understands he was robbed. (327) Mary Price, soldier's wife, and child, to receive £300 in lieu of two barrels corn and 100 lbs. pork. MAY 15, 1781 (328) John Archer's will proved--widow Rebecca renounces its provisions and claims dower. (330) Mary Porter, wife of William Porter, a soldier in the Continental Army, allowed £360 for her and her children. JUNE 14, 1781 (348) Called Court on William Ward and Lewis Baker on suspicion of treason against the Commonwealth. Guilty of levying war against the Commonwealth, and held for further trial. Henry Swadley, John Snyder, Christian Stone and Capt. Robert Davis bound as witnesses for Commonwealth, to appear at such time and place as the Governor shall direct the proclamation for the trial. DECEMBER 19, 1781 (358) Admn, of estate of James Fulton granted Mary Fulton and John Ward. (359) Sarah Wiger, wife of David Wiger, soldier in the service of the Commonwealth, and child, allowed, in addition to former allowance of £350, 1 bbl. of corn, 100 lbs. pork, 124 lbs. beef. Mary Porter, wife of Daniel Porter, and 2 children, the same. Patsy Cole, wife of Richd. Cole, the same. MARCH 19, 1782 (366) Admn. of estate of Alexr. Cunningham granted John Cunningham. (367) Mary Price, wife of John Price, soldier, is allowed 3 bbls. corn and 100 lbs. pork. APRIL 26, 1782 (375) Admn. of estate of Wm. Fleming granted widow, Margaret MAY 21, 1782 (380) William Wilson, Archibald Scott, Benj. Erwin and James Waddle, Presbyterian Ministers, are licenced to celebrate matrimony. AUGUST 21, 1782 (420) Deed from Robert Caldwell to Robert Black ordered recorded, and Elizabeth, widow of Samuel Caldwell, relinquished dower. AUGUST 23, 1782 (425) Wm. McDowell vs. Alexr. St. Clair.--This ejectment involves Lot No. 3, in Staunton. NOVEMBER 19, 1782 (435) William Blair, captain of patrollers, 4 nights (26 June to 29 July, 1782), 40 lbs. tobacco; Francis Mora, captain of patrollers, 4 nights, same; Anthony Mustoe, captain of patrollers, 4 nights, same; Dennis Callaghan, captain of patrollers, 3 nights, 30 lbs. tobacco: Valentine White, captain of patrollers, 3 nights, 30 lbs. tobacco; Wm. Blair, Francis Mora, Anthony Mustoe, captains of patrollers, 5 nights each, 50 lbs. tobacco; David Griener, captain of patrollers, 3 nights, 30 lbs. tobacco; Dennis Callaghen, captain of patrollers, 1 night, 10 lbs. tobacco; Dennis Callaghen, captain of patrollers (20 April to 24 May). JANUARY 21, 1783 (2) Will of John Christian presented and ordered that witnesses be summoned to prove it. (5) Called Court on Philip, a negro slave of Henry Garrett, and formerly property of Major Thomas Johnston, of Louisa County, charged with murdering Alexander Hunter, of Augusta County, and wounding the wife of Samuel Henry.--Guilty and to be hanged on 16th April next at 10 o'clock a. m. His value is fixed at £65. APRIL 15, 1783 (44) Admn. of estate of James Potter granted Wm. Steele. Dedimus ordered to take depositions of Jacob van Lear and Israel Christian, witnesses to will of John Christian, who are too aged and infirm to attend Court. (45) It appears to the Court that James Cunningham and John McKemey are unable to support themselves through inability occasioned by wounds received in the service--ordered to be certified to the Assembly. MAY 20, 1783 (50) John Christian's will produced with the dedimus and deposition of one the witnesses, another being dead and the third not appearing--the will being made twenty-five years ago and the testator having had five children since--not allowed to be recorded--the widow refuses to administer and administration granted to Gilbert Christian, son of deceased (52) Pension of Joseph Mays, wounded at Point Pleasant, 1774, to be continued. MAY 21, 1783 (54) Samuel Henderson and Alexander Barnett, who married two of the daughters of William Long, Sr., deceased, petition that the testator left 400 acres of land to be divided between their wives, and William Long, grandson of deceased, pray that a guardian be appointed for said William Long, an infant, and persons be appointed to make the division.--Samuel Long, uncle of said William, is appointed guardian and Commissioners appointed to make division AUGUST 19, 1783 (80) Sarah Cunningham, orphan of Charles Cunningham, to be bound to Charles Berry--and Ruth Cunningham to James Harris. AUGUST 22, 1783 (114) James McGonegal and Margaret, his wife, late Margaret Fleming, admx. of William Fleming, vs. Griffith Evans.---Petition--judgment OCTOBER 21, 1783 (132) James Cunningham ordered to be continued as a pensioner. (133) Mary Price, widow oi John Price, a Continental soldier, proved that John departed this life June 9, 1782; it is further certified that he was enlisted September 30, 1780, and that Isaac Price is the eldest son and heir-at-law of John. DECEMBER 16, 1783 (167) John Steel is appointed guardian of Isaac Price, orphan of John Price. APRIL 20, 1784 (217) William McDowell granted certificate of good character for obtaining license to practice law. (217) Farrow vs Alexr. Searight } Dedimus to take depositions of James Woods, Isaac Shields, Richard Woods, Gilbert Searight, William Searight, William Stuart, William and John Moore, residents of Pennsylvania. AUGUST 20, 1784 (297) Kezia Crane, aged 9 years, to be bound to Valentine White. JANUARY 19, 1785 (348) Robert Donaldson exempted from payment of levies APRIL 15, 1785 (13) Called Court on James Parks for horse stealing.--Not guilty, but is of bad fame and bound to good behavior. MAY 17, 1785 (24) Alexander Reid appointed guardian of John Walker, orphan of Alexr. Walker. (24) Hugh Donaho is appointed guardian of Barbara Walker, orphan daughter of Alexander Walker MAY 19, 1785 (56) Charles Donally and George Clendenning returned no inhabitants. AUGUST 17, 1785 (160) Rev. Archibold Scott, Presbyterian, authorized to solemnize matrimony. OCTOBER 18, 1785. (256) Charles Donally qualified admr. of Andrew Donally. SEPTEMBER 19, 1786 (169) Following officers of militia recommended: Robert Gamble, as Lieutenant Colonel; William Hinds, as Captain; John Hogshead and David Parry, as Lieutenants; Jacob Perey and Samuel Cargo, as Ensigns; and for a light company to the First Regiment--Alexander Gibson, as Captain; John Poage, Jr., as Lieutenant; James Steel, as Ensign; for a light company to the Second Regiment--John Lewis, as Captain; Charles Donally, as Lieutenant, John McCreery, Jr., Ensign DECEMBER 19, 1786 (186) To William Christian, for his services as Adjutant of the Militia, allowed by the Court Martial £20. 1,860 tithables at 3/. MARCH 24, 1787 (248) Robert Douthat, Robert McCullough, Robert Stuart, Hugh McDowell, Wm. McDowell, Robert McDowell, Robert Aistrop, Charles Markle, John McKibbon and Robert Gamble, merchants, granted licenses for retailing goods agreeable to the Act of Assembly "Imposing New Taxes." (248) Anthony Mustoe qualified land searcher for the District of Staunton. APRIL 18, 1787 (255) John Dickinson, pensioner, proved that he received his wounds at the Battle of Point Pleasant on the 10th of October, 1774, in the service as a Captain of the Militia of this County, ordered on the Shawney expedition by Lord Dunmore, then Governor.--He is aged 56 years and resides in this County. MAY 15, 1787 (258) Indictment vs. Isaac Hanna, for unlawfully marrying his uncol's wife, Rebecca Carson, within 12 months. JUNE 19, 1787 (335) Following exempted from levies: Stephen Biche, Robert Fairbern, Henry Butt, Garrett Dolson, Richard Erwin, James Erwin, Thomas Nelson, Daniel McGuines. (403) Rev. James Chambers, Presbyterian, authorized to marry. OCTOBER 16, 1787 (408) James Fraizer and John Erwin, Captains: Alexr. Hall, Lieutenant; Hugh Fulton, Ensign; qualified. (442) Officers recommended: Robert Douthat, Captain; Wm. Chambers, Lieutenant; Robert McCullough, Ensign. APRIL 21, 1789 (45) Merchants licensed, viz: Robert Stuart, Robert McDowell, Robert McCullough, Robert Aistrop, Robert Gamble, William McDowell, Hugh McDowell. APRIL 22, 1789 (52) Robert Kirk recommended Captain of a troop of Cavalry in First Regiment; William Forbes as Lieutenant, and John McDowell as Cornet; Oliver McCoy, as Captain of troop of Cavalry in Second Regiment, and John Berry as Lieutenant. AUGUST 19, 1789 (112) Alexander McClenachan, et als., took oath required by Congress, pursuant to Article VI, Constitution, United States. (137) Andrew Erwin qualified Lieutenant. JANUARY 17, 1792 (44) Robert Wilson, named as executor in will of John Oliver, qualified as administrator of said will. DECEMBER 18, 1792 (212-213) Rachel, widow of William Crawford, deceased, releases dower in land conveyed by William's partners to Robert McCullock MARCH 25, 1793 (258) Andrew Anderson recommended as County Lieutenant, John Campbell as Major of 1st Battalion, William Wilson as Major of 2d Battalion. (258) Thomas Turk, Jr., James Frazer, James Crawford, John Erwin and William Bell as Captains in 1st Battalion--recommended. (258) James Bratton, William Shields, Robert Doak, John McCutchen, and Augustine Argenbright as Captains in 2d Battalion--recommended. (258) John Clements, Alex. Hall, James Rankin, Andrew Erwin and John Crawford as Lieutenants in 1st Battalion--recommended. (258) John McCutchen, Robert Christian, James Mitchell, John Wilson, David Buchanan, Lieutenants in 2d Battalion--recommended. (258) Benj. Kennerly, Andrew Fulton, David Henderson, Thos. Waddle, Wm. Bell, Jr., Ensigns in 1st Battalion--recommended. (258) Wm. Armstrong, Joseph Bell, Robert Fulton Ewing, David Williams, Ensigns in 2d Battalion--recommended. (258) William Chambers as a Captain of Infantry in 1st Battalion-- recommended. (258) Samuel Steele, recommended as Captain of Infantry in 2d Battalion. MARCH 25, 1793 (259) James Allen as Lieutenant of Company of Infantry in 1st Battalion--recommended. Robert Kennick as Lieutenant of Company of Infantry in 2d Battalion--recommended. Alex. Anderson as Ensign of a Company of Infantry in 1st Battalion--recommended. Alex. Crawford as Ensign of a Company of Infantry in 2d Battalion; Robert Gratton as Captain of a Company of Cavalry to be raised in Staunton--recommended. David Parry as First Lieutenant of said Company; William Abney as Second Lieutenant of said Company; Jacob Geiger as Cornet of said Company JUNE 18, 1793 (290) Joseph Hanna, witness to will of Catherine Clements, deceased, is since dead. SEPTEMBER 17, 1793 (342) Mary Ann Ham, orphan of ____ Ham, chose Bridget Campbell guardian. (342) Andrew Erwin qualified Lieutenant in 1st Battalion. JUNE 17, 1794 (126) Eleanor Rutledge releases dower in deed by her husband, James Rutledge, to George Rutledge. SEPTEMBER 16, 1794 (158) Sarah McDowell, widow of Hugh McDowell, refuses to accept her husband's will. MAY 21, 1796 (480) Robert McDowell took the oath of fidelity. JUNE 22, 1796 (15) Robert Gratton qualified Major of a Battalion in a Regiment of Cavalry annexed to the 3d Division of Militia. John Bowyer qualified a Captain and John McDowell a Lieutenant, of a Company of Artillery in the 3d Regiment and 3d Division SEPTEMBER 20, 1796 (66) John Michael recommended Ensign in 1st Battalion, 32d Regiment. George Berry, as Captain in 2d Battalion, vice John McCutcheon, resigned. John Scott, as Lieutenant, vice John Wilson, resigned. James Ewing, as Lieutenant, vice John Sharp, resigned. FEBRUARY 21, 1797 (109) Sarah Price, orphan of Samuel Price, deceased, of Henrico County, chose Robert Douthat guardian. NOVEMBER 22, 1798 (400-419) Rev. Wm. King, of Episcopal Methodist Society, authorized to celebrate matrimony. DECEMBER 20, 1798 (448-454) Ann Chambers, wife of William Chambers, acknowledged deed of William to Robert McDowell. FEBRUARY 7, 1799 (463) Called Court on Dicey, a negro woman (the property of Hugh Campbell, of the County of Amherst, and late in the possession of Sarah McDowell, of Staunton) for murdering her child.--Discharged. >>>> John R. Clarke Thomasville, GA