..is sometimes as important as where they are. No Murphys (or variations thereof) in the following: "Nash Co. NC Court Minutes, Vol. I 1778-1785" by Dr. Stephen Bradley "Nash Co. NC Court Minutes, Vol. II 1787-1793" by Dr. Stephen Bradley "The Wills of Nash Co. NC, Vol. I 1777-1848" by Dr. Stephen Bradley At least I found a few more names for my Funny Name List. Cheers. Much more to come. For those following the Bass family, Counsel, Jethro, Jesse & Augustine are here in abundance. -- "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/

As always, feel free to share. "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001 --- [Extracts of Franklin Co., NC Court Minutes, 1831-1834] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 29 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] [March 1831] Ordered that Archibald H Davis, Harbert H. Harris & Phil. Hawkins be appointed Coms. to audit the accounts Gaston[or Gushon] Perry & Calvin Perry Exrs of Joshua Perry decd. &report to next Court. ----- Ordered that Callum Moore, Archd. H Davis & Allen Bowden be appointed Coms[?] to audit the acct. of Priscilla Leonard[?] admx on Estate of John Leonard decd & report to next Court- ----- Ordered that Sam Harris be allowed a [?Leener to nfail sherits?] [prob. License to sell spirits] for one year at his House. ----- The Executor of a Deed from Wilson A[?] Webb to Burwell Stallings was duly proven by the oath of James Murphry & was on M.OR, ----- On motion administration on the Estate of Joseph Young decd. is granted to Samuel Harris who whet[entered?] into bond in the sum of $3,000 with Thomas Broom, Matthew Medlin, James Ferrill[or Terrell] his Securities who are approved of by the Court Cir[?] Jno Perry, William Stone & Prylon[?] R. Tunstall Esqs Cert[?] on the Bench & qualified accordingly ----- The execution of a Deed from Presley C. Person Shff to Jas. Murphry was ackd in open Court & was on Motion Ordered to be Recorded- [end of page] [12 March 1831] [scratched out- Ordered that the sheriff Summon the following persons[?] to serve as Jurors at the next Superior Court of law to wit] ----- James Strother Guardn. to the heirs[?] of John Lanes[?] decd- exhibited[?] his accounts in open Court on oath & was on MOR- ordered by the Court that the Guardn. be allowed 5 pcent in rects[?] & disbursments- ----- Seven Justices being on the Bench the following persons are appointed Constables for the County of Franklin for the next year to wit- in Captn. Sander's dist- Hanson[?] M. Hicks who offers as his securities John Hicks, Nathan Cook & Athenalus Thomas- and in open Court qualified- according to Law ----- Bledsoes Dist- Norflet Gupton who offers as his securities Robert Gupton [Salem? Williams crossed out], & John Gupton & in open Court Qualified according to Law ----- Perry's District- John H Stone who offers as his securities, Green RoSs Wm Stone, Rubin Talley, Gaston[?] Perry & in open court qualified according to Law ----- Alston's[?] District, James Murphery who offers as his securities James Collins, & Robert Gupton and in open Court qualified accordingly- ----- Perrys Dist. Richd. Fox who offers as his securities Stephen Sparks[?], Jas. Jones[?] & Aths. Thomas & qualified according to Law [end of page] [12 March 1831] bide by and perform all such orders that the Court may make in the immisis[?] from time to time- ordered by the Court that the defendant Wm Y Ransom pay into Court at this Time the Sum of $15- and that he pay $10 pr year fo 6 years thereafter ----- Ordered that the County trustee pay to Jas. Murphy Const. of the Grand Jury 2 days attendance at Mar Co. last- [?] days at april Term court and five days at [?] Term making $9- and that &c- ----- An execution of a deed from James Davis to John Bartholomew was duly sworn[?] in open Court by the oath of Joseph [Lancaster?] & on MOR- ----- Account[?] current[?] the Estate of Joshua Perry[?] decd. with Gaston [?] Perry & Calvin Perry [exrs?] decided[?] by crt[?] was returned in [open?] court & qualified by the Court an on MOR ----- James[?] Houze adm. on the Estate of Isaac Houze returned his account crrnt[?] audited by Comr. hied[?] was confirmed by the Court & on MOR [end of page] [March 1832] Captn. Strickland Perry's District Richard Fox is appointed Constable who enters into Bond according to Law with Stephen Sparks & Samuel Joiner[or Joines] his Security who are approved of by the Court ----- Capn. Allens Dist. James Murphy is appointed Constable who enters into Bond in the Sum of $400- with James Collins 7 Robert Gupton his securities who are approved - whereupon the said Murphy was duly qualified in open Court. ----- ISsd. Ordered that Richard Jones be allowed a Licence to retail[?] spirits for one year at Hayesville[?]. ----- Nancy Swanson is appointed Guardn. to the heirs of William Swanson decd who enters into Bond in the sum of $500. with Robert Gupton & Henry G. Williams her securities who are approved of by the Court- David M. Lewis; Joel King W. F Hollingsworth & Frd. Leonard being on the bench ----- ordered that Burrell Baker be allowed a Licence to retail[?] spirits for one year within Town of Louisburg [end of page] [March 1832] [scratched- $22.85 &costs-] ----- The execution of a Deed of Gift from Jeremiah Perry to Leon[or Luna?] Perry was ackd. in open Court & was on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed of Gift from Jonathan Davis[?] to Leon[or Luna] Perry was ackd. in open Court- & was on MOR ----- on motion it is ordered by the Court that the clerk be admitted to renew his Bonds who enters into Bond according to Law with William P. Williams & Nathan Patterson his Securities. ----- Ordered that the county Trustee pay James Murphy twelve dollars for attending on the Grand Jury, two days at September Court 1831. four days at the Fall Term 1831 of the Superior Court, 1 day at the calle[?] court in November last, two days at December Term last of this court, and three days at the present term, making in al twelve days attendance ----- The execution of a Deed from Grey Bridges to Archd. H. Davis was duly proven in open Court- by the oath of Wm Lin[?] Gatewood & was on MOR ---- William Foster Guardian to Esther Ann Hill retd. his acct. curt. in open Court - & was on MOR ----- Willm Williams Public Ranger rtd. his acct on oath & was ordered to be filed [end of page] [June 1832] iSsd Ordered that the County Trustee pay to James Murphy Const. of the Grand Jury Six dollars for four days attendance at the Sup. Co. & two days at this &that &c ----- The execution of a Deed from John Young Jr to Jno. Young Sr was acknowledged in open court- & was on MOR ----- iSsd. Ordered that the county Trustee pay to Willm Perry a witneSs on behalf of the State in W. Keaton[or Herton] one dollar &lin[?] jin[?] & that &c [end of page] [June 1832] defendant for $204.18 with Int. from December Court 1829. Together with $9.60 former costs and the costs of this Seifa[?] but the Said plaintiff shall not have execution against the body of defendant ----- no. 20 William Thrift v Jno Allgood & Thomas Wright} Debt- Jury charged to wit- Same as in no 13- who find that there is no payment or set off, that the principal of the Bond declared on is $187.50 and aSseSs damages for Interest to $16.59 &Costs 187.50-16.59/$204.09/408.18 ----- Jno. D Hawkins Esq. to the use of Gilley Murphey vs Samuel Thomas} Jury charged - Same as in no. 13- who aSseSs the plaintiffs damages to $10. & costs. ----- Jno. Legan. Trustee vs Gidion Glenn} Jury charged to wit Same as in no. 13 who find that there is no payment or set off that the principal [end of page] [Sept 1832] iSsd ordered that the County Trustee pay to James Murphey Const. of the grand Jury three dollars for his attendance on the grand Jury at this Term & that & c ----- ordered that Keanon[?] M. Macon be appointed overseer of the Road from Houze's Spring Branch to Peter Fosters in room of Jno. Hicks[?] with the usual hands ----- Court adjourned untill to morrow morng 10 oclock. ----- Friday Morng Court met according to adjournment Present. William H Foster[?] Thos. G. Stone WP. Taylor} ----- The execution of a Deed from Houze Yarbrough to Richd. F. Yarbrough was duly proven by the oath of WH Strother & was on MOR. ----- The Sheriff by his deputy returned his list of involvents for the year 1831. Amounts to 83[?] W Poll. & 13 Black do, 11 his of case @ $6. on oath which was renewed by the Court- [end of page] [Dec 1832] ordered that the county Trustee pay to James Murphy con. of the court Seven dollars for 4 days attendance at oct sup. co. last and 3 days at this term on the Grand Jury &that &c- ----- David Yarbrough & others v David M. Lewis & Jno Legen Executors of James Yarbrough decd} This Cause coming on to be heard for pilden[?] and andwar[?] and the exhibits and proofs, the Court doth deem that under the Will of James Yarbrough the testator of the defendant the petitioners are instructed to Netty, Banbal, Teddy, Lafayette, Lucy, Hannah and Hampton the negro slaves mislawed as the pleadings and appearing to the Court from an [overhead?] by born the needs[?] of the chancery Court of Clarke county in the State of TenneSsee, that James Patterson has been duly appointed of the Petitioners and that the said James Patterson hath entered into Bond in the Said Court in a penalty large enough to cover & secure the property belonging to his words [or wards] which may come into his hands, the Court doth order Says & deem, that the said David M. Lewis Jno. Legen Excrs & c deliver of said Slaves to the said James Patterson or person authorized by him to receive[?] them and it is ordered that each party pay his own costs & that the defendants render[?] as themselves their costs on their Testators Estate- [end of page] [Dec 1833] no. 18 James Murphery v Willm P. Ingram & Jas. B. Ingram} Debt. Jury charged to wit. same as in No. 17. who find that there is no payment or set off that the principal of the Bond declared on is $124[or 1214] and aSseSs damages for Int. to $5.58 &costs ----- no. 19. John Brodie vs Willm P. Ingram, Henry H Ingram & Jas. B. Ingram} Debt- Jury charged to wit Same as in no. 17 who find that there is no payment or set off. that the principal of the Bond declared on is $390 and aSseSs damages for Interest to [scatched] $53.95 &Costs- ----- no. 20. Josiah Murphey vs. Daniel Blue[or Bleu]} Debt- Jury charged to wit, Same as in no 17 who find all the iSsues in favour of the plaintiff and aSseSs his damages to $76.03 of which Sum $74.06 is principal & Costs. [end of page] [end of excerpt]

I have enjoyed sharing with most of you. Due to inbox overload, several flames, and angry people, I am unsubscribing to most of these lists. If you want to see my information or share with me, please visit the website. I will still be active in Franklin co. NC, Hill & Navarro Co. TX, and Maury Co. TN lists. thanks & happy hunting! Mark Murphy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/

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I decided to start including these court minutes transcripts to the TN counties as well, as I have seen many folks here that have migrated to Middle TN. Hope you don't mind, TN listers. They go back to 1785 on the Project website. ------ "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001 ------ [Extracts of Franklin Co., NC Court Minutes, 1829] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 27 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] [March 1829] ordered that Charles A. Hill, Jno[?] Perry and David M. Lewis Esqrs. be appointed a committee to examine the acct. of the county trustee, staff & clerk so far as regards the county tax and report to this court tomorrow at 12 oclock ----- A majority of the Justices of the peace being present the following persons were appointed constable for the year 1829. to wit. John W. Smith is appointed constable in Kayesville[?] District- who offers as his Securities Joseph Leazion[?] & Jos. M. Smith who are approved of by the Court. ----- Henry M. Hicks is appointed Constable in Captn Foster's District who offers as his Securities- William A Gill, Will M Shears[?], Richard Wynne, Captn Athenatus Thomas who are approved of by the Court ----- James Murphrey[or Murphery] is appointed Constable in Capt. Jordan Cooks district who offers as his securities James Collins, Benjamin Westray & Ephraim Gilliam who are approved of by the Court- &took the oaths of public office. ----- John A Stone[?] is appointed Constable in Capt. Taylors District who offers as his Securities William Stone, Green RoSs, Ruben Stallings Jas W Boon who are approved of & qualified ----- Richard Fox is appointed Constable in Jennys[?] District who offers as his Securities Samuel Joiner[?], Stephen Sparks & Athenalus Thomas who are approved of by the Court & qualified according to Law [end of page] [June 1829- very difficult to read] they be impannelled co by the Law[?] ----- The last will and Testament of John Johnson [?] was exhibited in open Court for [?] motion the mention[?] thereof was duly [?] [?] by the oaths of Benjamin [?] & Bricklell B. Bowden the subscribing witneSs [?] and was thereupon ordered to be Recorded- whereupon Allen Bowden Executor therein named came into open Court & qualified as Executor thereto ----- Simon[?] Williams admr. on the estate of [?] F. Williams decd. returned an account of [?] sundry of the Estate of his [?] on oath in open Court & was on MOR ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed Poll[?] Keepers at the diferent[sic] Elections in the County of Franklin for the year 1829. Louisburg- Joel King. Jas H Henry & John Kelly Hayesville[?]- Jordan Denson[?], Nathan Perry & Jno. Sanders Leonards[?]- Fredk. Leonardo[?]- Saml Perry, Jas. Williams Davis: Harbert Hanes, Jas [?], Callum Moore & Phil. Hawkins Dunn[?]- James Baker, Nat Dunn, H.W Tharp[?] Fullers. Gray Jeffreys, Jones Cook, Jnos Ralaham[?] [end of page] [continued next] Ordered that the County Trustee pay to James Murphry Const of the Grand Jury Eight dollars for his attendance in the Grand Jury at apl Sup. co. & at this term. ' that.&c' [?] [signatures] C.A. Hill, B[?] Hawkins, J[?] Denson[?] [end of page] [Sept 1829] Ordered that Wesley Young a boy of colour about the age of nine years be bound to Robert Milton who enters into bond according to Law with William P. Williams- his Securities who are approved of by the Court ----- ISsd. Ordered that Elijah Gupton[?] be appointed overseer of the Road from Peter Fishes[?] mill to J[?] J. Williams in room of Isaac Gupton with the usual hands- ----- no. 2 State vs Jrom[?] Stallings} [?] affray[?]- Jury sum & chargd. to wit- same as in no. 23 who find the defendant not guilty- ----- ISsd. ordered that the County trustee pay to James Murphry Constable of the Grand Jury three dollars for his attendance at this Term & that &c ----- ISsd. ordered that William OGreen[?] be appointed overseer of the road from the fork near Partridge to Cedar creek with the usual hands of Thomas Warrenton[?] & his own. ----- [end of page] [Dec 1829] iSsd. ordered that the county trustee pay to James Murphery Const. of the Grand Jury six dollars for his attendance at the Superior Court and at this Term & that &c ----- State vs John A. Coggin[?]} Jury Charged to wit Simon Green Whitmel[?] Collins Willie Perry John Kelly James Green Josiah[?]Knif[?] Benjamin Westray James Gay Thomas D[?] James Lingen[?] William Banner[?] John Britt who find the defendant Guilty- ----- State vs William T. Ransom} Bastardy- defendant charged with being the father of 3 children[?] begotten[?] in the body of Nancy Smith[?] It appearing in the face of the court that warrant & affidavit that three[?] of the bastard children therein named were of the age of three years at the time of iSsue the dft as to them is discharged[?] and the proceedings footm[?] to dismiSsed. as to the naming[?] child Robert it is orderd by the court that the defendant pay into Court the sum of $15 for the first year and $10 for the six sucend[?] year commencing in Feby 1828 &costs. and that he enter into Bond in the sum of $200. with security to keep the child off the Brush[?] the defendant offer as his security Wm Ramson & John[?] Ferrill who are approved of by the court [end of page] [March 1830] Execution[?] of a Deed from Toliver Ferrell to Prudence Virgin was duly proven in open Court by the oath of Benjamin Bledsoe &was on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed from Wm Murphey[or Murphry] and Rebecca Murphry to Samuel Hanes[?] was duly proven in open court by the oath of James Ferrell & was on MOR- ----- The execution of a Deed form Aug. Haymore[?] to Robert G. Jeffreys was acknowledged in open court & was on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed of Gift from Henry Williams to his daughter Rebecca Williams was acknowledged in open Court & was on motion ordered to be Registered- ----- The execution of a Deed from Henry G. Williams Shff to John Nicholson was acknowledge in open Court & was on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed from William H[?] Battle[?] to Thomas T RaSsell [?] was duly acknowledged in open Court & was on MOR ----- ordered that Blake Baker be appointed overseer of the roads leading from Hartfield[?] old mill to the County ine[line?] with the usual hands in room of Benjamin Baker [end of page] [June 1830] ordered that the county trustee pay to James Murphery Const of the Grand Jury five dollars for his attendance at the Court Sup. /o. and two dollars for his attendance at this Term &that &c ----- State v Seymore Ransom} Bastardy- In this case the defendant came into open Court and entered into Bond in the sum of $200 with William Ransom Senr. his security conditioned to keep the child from becoming chargeable to the county and firther[?] conditioned that the said Seymore shall from time to time perform such order as shall be made by the Court in the promise[?] Bond filed- on motion it is ordered by the Court that the defendant- Seymore Ransom pay into Court- instant[?] the sum of $15 pr lying[?] on expences & the first years support of the child & that he pay the sums of $10 per annum for six years hereafter & that defdt pay the costs [end of page] [end of excerpts]

These pages were extremely hard to read, so be sure to question everything (as you should always do!). -- "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001 [Extracts of Franklin Co., NC Court Minutes, 1824 & 1828] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 27 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] [1824, Month unknown] A Deed from William Murphey to Nathan Patterson was exhibited in open Court & the execution thereof duly prov'd by the oath of Wm H Strother & on MOR- ----- A Power of attorney from Jno. C Perry to Williamson Harris was exhibited in open Court & the execution thereof duly prov'd by the oath of Jas. Strother & on MOR ----- A Deed from William Murphery to N Patterson was exhibited in open court & the execution was duly prov'd by the oath of William H Strother &on MOR ----- ISd. Ordered that Anthony Winston be appointed over. of the Road from Warren Fuller's to the Granville line with the usual hands ----- A Deed in Trust from Joel King Trustee &c to Joshua Mabry was exhibited in open Court & the execution duly prov'd by the oath of Henry Haswell &on MOR ----- It appearing to the Court that Drury Jones of this County from his present state of mind is incapable of managing his Estate, It is ordered that a Sheriff summon a Jury to inquire into the State of mind of [end of page] [March 1828] A majority of the Justices of the peace being on the Bench the following persons are appointed Constable for 1828 to wit, Capt. Wm Debnams District- Hanson M. Hicks is appointed- & offers as his securities Jno. Hicks, Wm A Gill, & Jno. Auguir[?] who are approved of by this[?] Court- Bond & aker[?] Capt Peter L Debnams District, [blank space] ----- Capt. Bledsoes District- Romas R. Debnam is appointed & offers Peter Foster & William Foster his securities who are approved of by the Court Bond & aker[?]- qualified iSsd. ----- Capt. Farmers District- James Murphery is appointed - and offers as his securities James Collins, & Gilford Lewis who are approved of by the Court- ----- in Capt. Denbys District Gray Bridges is appointed who offers as his security Arch H. Davis & Joel Harris[?] who are approved of by the Court- qualified iSsd. ----- in Captn. Bowdens District- Moses R Moore is appointed who offer as his securities Callum Moore & Wm M Hammonds & William Upchurch who are approved of by this Court qualified- iSsued [end of page] [March 1828] Ordered that the following persons be summoned to serve as Jurors to June Court- next to wit Nathaniel Hight[?] 1 Littleberry Upchurch Simon Jones Jonas[?] Stokes 2 Osborn Overton [?] Jonathan Davis 3 Athenalus Thomas Henry Barker[?] Ryal Prinell-4 Thos. Cope-16 Hugh[?] Cayes[?] Jas. Lancaster Edwin Powell Burwell Duke Jno. H Edgewood Jas. Murphy Wortham White Amos Jones-8 Jonah Leonard 20 Nathan Cooke John Young Wm. Freeman[or Truman] Wm. Mitchell Wm. Norwood William Huff 12 Burrell Perry 24 ----- A Deed in Trust from Thomas Yarbrough to John Ligen[?] was exhibited in open Court and the execution duly acknowledged by the parties[?] & was on MOR- ----- Ordered that William Ransom, Snr. William Burlingham Johan[?] Ferrell, Piler[?] Foster & Wood F Johnson be appointed commisr to set the building a Bridge acroSs Sandy Creek an then stage road & report to next Court ----- Farming[?] Jones v Wm D Freeman[or Truman]} ISsue to Mar Co 1822 on motion to the court It is ordered that Jordan Denson Lamar[?]Self[?] have leave to amend his wham[?] [?] said Excalum nome[?] for time whereupon [rest unreadable] [end of page] [March 1828, apparently Clerk, Nathan Patterson was a sloppy writer] No 64 Saml Robinson aprs&c vs Thomas Yarbrough} Debt Jury charged to wit same as in no 13, who find that there was a payment of $4.75 on the 14th Sep 1826. that the balance of the prncpl[?] of the bond declared once[?] $1094.20 and aSseSs damages for interest to $114.06 and costs. ----- No. 68 Robert & George Hamper[?] vs Medicus Robertson} Debt Jury sworn and charged, to wit same as in No 13 who find all the iSsues in favour of the plaintiff that the prnl of the bond declared on is $320.92 & aSseSs damages for interest to $8.55 & costs ----- No 69 Willie Perry vs George Tunstall} Debt Jury sworn & charged to wit same as in No 13 who find all the iSsues in favour of the Plaintiff and aSseSs his damages to $343.65 of which sume $337.92 is principal &costs ----- No 74 Robinson & Newsom vs. William Harrison} Debt Jury sworn and charged to wit same as in No 13 who find that there is no payment nor set off that the principal of the bond declared on is $254.76 and aSseSs damages for interest to $13.35 & costs [end of page] [March 1828] No 75. Executors of Wm. Andrews use of Callum Moore Guardian real[?] plaintiff vs Thomas Lanier & Jacob Jones} Debt Jury charged to wit same as in No 13 who that[sic] there is no payment nor set off that the Principal of the bond declared is $232.20/100 and aSseSs damages for interest to $68.49 &costs. Debt $232.20 Damages 68.49. ----- Joseph F. Murry constable for Capt[blank]district came into open Court and takes the oath of office- ----- Ordered the hands of Doctor Wood T. Johnson & John Ferrell be placed under the overseer of the road from Peter[?] Loftis[?] to flat Rock 1 wk- P.T. Debnam[?]. ----- Ordered that the county trustee pay to James Murphry conl. of the Grand Jury $3- for three days attendance at Basham[?] trials[?] &c ----- Ordered that Gidion Glenn, Peter Foster & Nathan Perry be appointed Conts to audit the accts. of James Houze adm. in the Estate of Isaac Houze[?] decd & report &c- ISsd. [end of page] [end of excerpts]

Franklin Co. NC minutes, additional minutes. All found at the Project website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Got a few new funny names for the list! (Questionables left off) -- "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001 ---------------------------------------- March Court 1823- ----- A Deed in Trust from James Davis to James Murphy was proven in open Court by the oath of Martin Murphy &on MOR- ----- Ordered that Rutha Timberlake a child of colour about four years of age be bound to John F. Bryant who entered into Bond according to act of aSsembly with Thomas Sharrington his security- ----- Ordered that a Tax of four cents on each $100 worth of real estate including Town property & 26 cents on each poll be levied & collected for the purpose of paying for building the jail- ----- Ordered a Tax of Sixteen cents on each poll & sixteen cents on every $300 worth of real estate including town property for the purpose of paying jurors be levied & collected & accounted for as other taxes- ----- Ordered that a Tax of four cents on each $100 worth of Real Estate including Town property and Twenty five cents on each poll be levied & collected for County purposes- ----- Ordered that a poor tax of seven cents on each $100 worth of real estate including Town property and Twenty five cents on each poll be levied & collected &c- [end of page] [other book- March 1823] Ordered that Susannah Kimball admx of Sion Kimball decd. sell the perishable & & enough of the personal Estate to pay the debts on a credit of not leSs than six nor more than 12 months- ----- Orderd that William P. Williams be appointed overseer of the road from Charles Debnams to Lynches Creek in room of Jeremiah Solomon with the usual hands ----- A Bill of sale from Benjamin Ingram to William F. Williams was proven in open court by the oath of James B. Ingram & a transfer to Elijah B. Perry ackd by Wm F. Williams &on MOR- ----- Thomas Williams admr of Jno Williams decd returned an acct. of Sale on oath in open Court &on MOR- ----- The Execution of a deed of Gift from Polly Perry to Armery [Amy] Murphry was proven in open Court by the oath of Jacob Hunter & on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed of Gift from Polly Perry to Winnifred Bledsoe was proven in open Court by the oath of Williamson Murphry & on MOR- ----- [end of page] June Court 1823- ----- The Execution of Deed from Joseph Murphy to Julius May was proven in open Court by the oath of James Strother &on MOR- ----- The Execution of a Deed from Gilford D Simms to John Dent was proven in open Court by the oath of John I Sanders &on MOR- ----- The CommiSsioners who were appointed to let the building a Bridge acroSs Cedar Creek on the Road from Louisburg to Tarbrough returned their Report- Whereupon Henry Rawls the undertaker was allowed the sum of Twenty nine dollars for building the same ordered that the County Trustee pay the same & be allowed &c- ----- Samuel Taylor acknowledged the Execution of a Deed wot Willie Hines & on MOR- ----- A majority magistrates being on the Bench Amos Jones was duly elected County Trustee who entered into Bond according to Law with Nathan Patterson & James Yarbrough & on MOR- ----- Ordered that the County Trustee pay to Presley C. Person Sheriff fifty pounds for extra services for the past year & that he be allowed &c-- [end of page] [June 1823] The execution of a Deed from Frances Pugh to Jno. Mitchell was proven in open Court by the oath of William D. Jones & on MOR ----- Ordered the Sheriff summon the following Persons to serve as Jurors at the next Supr. Co. to wit, John Hicks Joel Warren Christopher Foster William Huff Walter Kibble Jonathan Davis Cordy W. Ferrell Kinchen Alford Harwood Pope Isaac Winston Jr Thomas Brown William Starker[or Strother] James Westray Josiah Jackson William Gupton James Perry Jnr William Williams Kinchen Bledsoe Jacob BaSs Elias May Sion Upchurch Thomas Worly[or Works?] Titus Edwards Thos. Williams Jno. Cooly Simon G. Jeffreys Benjamin Westray Martin Murphy Moses[?] Winston William May Jr. Jacob Jones Wood Tucker Jonathan Stone Jno B[?] Hayes Nathan Perry Jno D Hawkins ----- Ordered that the following persons be summoned to serve as Jurors at the next County court, to wit, - Washington Pinnell, Benjamin Waddy, Robert Melton[?], Benjamin Jones, Amos Bridges, Prillon[?] Upchurch, Joseph Kearney, Braswell Strickland, James C Jones, JeSse Lilshit[?] [end of page] [June 1823] Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following persons to serve a[sic] Jurors at the next County Court, to wit, Turner Ferrell, Jno[?] Perry, speck, Elijah Gupton, Wm Gupton, Council Carr, John Mullins[?], Everett Pearce Mark C Duke, William Norwood, Jacob Alfordh, Jared Collins, John Woodard, George W. Freeman[or Truman], James Dorsay, Frederick Leonard, Martin Murphy, Micajah Bridgers, George Blacknall, Thomas Hardy, Simion MaSsey, John Kercks[?] John Pippin, Thomas Cope, Nathan Pearce, William Dunn, Archd. H. Davis, Thomas Lanier, Richard Wynne, Beverly Keeble, Ruben Rogers, Jordan Cook, Hardy Wood, Wm. Leonard, Jacob BaSs, William H Farvn[Fawn?], Nimrod Gupton.- ----- ordered that the following persons be appointed Pole keepers at the different Elections in the County of Franklin, to wit, Louisburg- Jno. Kelly Esqr, Jas. H. Murry[or Merry] & Wm H Strother Hayes's- Jordan Denson Esqr. Jno. Person & Berry A Waddy Guptons- Elijah B. Perry Esqr, Wm B. Bridgers & Frd Leonard Davis'- Harbert H Harris[?] Lark Battle & Jno. Hattings [Serms?]- Thomas Dunn, James Baker, Wm T. Hollingsworth Fullers- Henry Goodloe, Wm. A Gill, & Moses Neale- [end of page] [Sep 1823] State of North Carolina At a court of Pleas & Quarter SeSsions opened & held for the County of Franklin at the Court House in Louisburg on the second Monday in September, it being the 8th day, 1823. Present. Gidion Glenn, Harbert H Harris David M Lewis & Philemon Hawkins Charles A. Hill} Esquires The following Grand Jury was empannelled sworn & std- Thomas Lanier Foreman, Nathan Pearce, Averet Pearce, Nimrod Gupton, Richard Wynne, Hardy Wood, Simion MaSsey, John Pippin Turner Ferrell John Perry (spec) Beverly Kibble James Dorsey Councill Carr, William Leonard Jordan Cook John Woodland Martin Murphy, Frederick Leonard- ----- On motion it is ordered that William T. Hollingsworth, James Baker, & Asa Hicks be appointed CommiSsioners to audit and settle the accounts of Sarah Driver administrator of Thomas Driver decd. and report to next court [end of page] [Sep 1823] attested the signing of the appeal by the securities the same was refused the said securities Nathan Patterson & Nathaniel Hunt being in Court and acknowledges their liability as securities No. 114 Same vs. Thomas Lanier} Same order as in No. 113 ----- Ordered that Presley C. Person, Sheriff be allowed the folling[sic] insolvents for the year 1822, to wit, Moses R. Hunt 1 pole, Garrett Linglon[?] two poles, Wm. Smith one pole, William Uzzill 1 pole, Willis Medley one pole, Janus Turner, Ambrose Upchurch Levy Watly Laurener Stacy, John Wills, Henry Ally, JeSse Gordon Willis Peal John Ascue James Collins two pole Archd H Green two poles Jordan Hill, French S Goodloe two pole Willie Jones George Parish, Isah Smith Thomas May jr Green B. May, Allen Mensus William Clark, Michael Gallagher Saml H Jones 3 pole Jos Murphy Charles M Stuart Thomas Alford Jonathan Sharrington Butts Brown Daniel D PendergraSs Nelson Ander[son?] Henry Green M.W. Jeffreys.- ----- [end of page] [end of excerpts]

I found this pages on another part of the microfilm later, apparently from another minute book with a different clerk; Very difficult to read. Will add them to the file at the Project. [Dec? 1819} Marmaduke N. Jeffreys came into to open Court and acknowledged a Deed in trust to Henry Goodloe & on MOR ----- Ordered that James Baker be appointed overseer of the road from Cedar Creek to the usual stopping place with the usual hands ----- Sterling Anderson vs. Nicholas Murphrey} Appl- Jury impannelled & sworn to wit- Archibald Wiggins, Richd Arendell, Jas Harris, Harbert H Harris, Henry Williams, Isham Fox, John Person, Cllum Moore, Jos J. Alston, William Henry, Turner Bobbill & Edmond Johnes who find all the iSsues in favour of the pltff and aSseSs the be[?] damages to $25.50 &Costs- ----- A Deed in trust from James Harrison to Richard Ward was proven by the oath of Thomas Wynne & on MOR ----- A Deed from Isaac Spikes to Thomas [Wilkinson or Williamson?] was proven in open Court by the oath of [Kenneth? or Smith?] Patterson & on MOR. ----- A Deed from JeSse Webb to Thomas Stokes was proven in open court by the oath of Henry Arrington & on MOR- [end of page] [Dec.? 1819] A Deed in trust from Simon Jeffreys to Mark Cook & others was proven by the oath of James J. Hill one of the subscribing witneSses thereto & onMOR ----- Ordered that Henry Harris be appointed overseer of the Road from Halls + Rands[?] to Odor [or Ader?] Creek in romm of Cordy Ferrell with the usual hands ----- A Deed in trust from Simon Jeffreys to John Collon[?] was proven in open Court by the oath of Williamson Gatewood &on MOR ----- John York adm. of Wilson Hammonds decd returned his acct current with said Estate on oath- the Court are of opinion that the adm be allowed 5 pct on the whole amount of the Estate &on MOR- ----- Sherwood Saunders adm or Vincent Saunders decd. returnd his acct curnt on oath &on MOR ----- Order'd tha the sherriff summon the following persons to serve as Jurors at our next Court (to wit) Micajah Yarbrough Everit Pierce, Britain Hall, John Jackson Sen., Bennett Perry, Robert Mitton jun[?], Wm. Berry, Turner Bobbitt, Ransom Brogden, Royal Pinnell, John Hicks, Daniel Harris, Wm O Neal, James Gupton, Washington Pinnell, Baldwin Perry, JeSsee Coppage, Jones Cook, Sion Kimball, Burrel Duke, John Young Jun. Asa Hicks, William Ingram, Jeremiah Perry (fork,) [end of page, next page follows] [Dec? 1819] Nichlas Murphey Junr. David Collins, Orren Jackson, George Tunstall, Joshua Johnson, Walter T Kimbbal [or Watters F Kubberal], Wm[?] Johnson (spark?) Drury Gilliam, Joshua Inge, John Bartholomew, John Haywood and Anthony Winston.- ----- Court adjourned til to morrow morning 10 oclock ----- Thursday morning Court met according to adjournment Present- Lark Fox, James Strother & Jas. J. Hill Esquires- ----- G.[?] Jno Alston[or Ashton] came into open Court & aided[?] a Bill of Sale to William Burlingham[?] &on MOR. ----- A Deed from Stephen Sparks Archibld. Yarbrough was proven in open Court by the oath of David Leives[?] & on MOR- ----- James Strother Guardn. to Norflet Harris, Henderson Harris, & John Harris orphans of John Harris decd retd. his acct for 1819 & on MOR- ----- On appreciation It it ordered that Pollard[?] Brickell be allowed to relarl[?] Shrels[?] for same year in the town of Lewisburg[?] ----- [end of page] [March 1820] Sarah Patterson came into Court & acknowledged a Deed to Benjamin F. Hawkins & on MOR ----- Administration upon the Estate of Margaret Blue is committed to Daniel Blue who entered into Bond in the sum of $2000- with Toliver Ferrill & William D. Freeman his securities ----- Seven Justices being on the Bench It ordered that Joshua Johnson be appointed Constable in Captn Jackson district who entered into Bond with Emerch[?] Tunstall & Harbert Harris his securities ----- Ordered that Wiprint[?] Patterson be allowed a licence to Keep a tavern for one year seven Justices being on the Bench- ----- A Bill of Sale from Jno J. Inge int[?] for Wm Murphry Excr & c to James Wanggon[?] was proved by the oath of Green Hill jr & on MOR ----- [end of page] -- "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001

Let me know if you see problems with the main page, I tried something different with a couple of James K. Polk political ads. Keep clicking on the sponsor banners also. When I get the bucks, I'll get my own URL. For now, thank you Rootsweb! Free is good. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Milton Spectator (Caswell Co., NC), 31 Oct 1832, Tennessee Democrat (Maury Co., TN), 3 Aug 1843, Columbia Observer (Maury Co., TN), 7 Jan 1847, Page 3 only -- Mark A. Murphy

Also, have found pages from another Franklin court record book with more for 1819 & 1820. Will append previous files and post them at the website. Good examples of how Murphrey/Murphry/Murphy spellings are tranmuted by different clerks- Mark [Extracts of Franklin Co., NC Court Minutes, 1822] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 20 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] March Court 1822- [two copies of this page-different writers] ----- Seven Justices being on the Bench- ordered that William [Wm] D. Jones be appointed constable for the year 1822 who entered into Bond with George Blacknall, Elias Williams & Benjamin Perry his Securities- ----- No. 61 John Peace Senr. [the other copy says Jur.] vs. Jordan Denson} Debt- Jury charged to wit Same as in no 63 who find all the iSsues in favor of the defendant- ----- no. 65 William Murphy [other says Murphry] vs. Wynne & Patterson} Debt Jury charged to wit Same as in no. 63- who find [other says finds] that on the 10th November [Novr.] 1818 There was a payment of $475- that there is no other payment or set off that balance of principal [prinl.] is $380-65 and aSseSs damages for interest to $75-98 &costs ----- no. 66 Hinton & Brame aSsn.re[?] v.s Kinchen Bledsoe} Debt Jury Charged same as in nol 63- who find all there is nopayment or set off that the principal of the Bond declared on is $192.32 & aSseSs damages for Interest to $17-40 &costs ----- [this last entry no on other copy of this page] no. 67. Nathan Patterson vs. Daniel Blue[?] } Debt Jury charged to wit Same as in no 63 who find that on the 1st day of September 1821 that there was apayment of $24"22 that there is no other payment of set off that the ballance of prnl is $185.34 and aSseSs damages for Int to $5.84 and Costs- [end of page] March Court 1822- [again, two copies] ----- Ordered that Susannah Kimball admx of Sion Kimball decd sell the perishable & enough of the personal Estate to pay the debts on a credit of not leSs than six nor more than 12 months- ----- Ordered that William P. Williams be appointed overseer of the road from Charles Debnams to Linches Creek in room of Jeremiah Solomon with the usual hands- ----- A Bill of Sale from Benjamin Ingram to William T. Williams was proven in open court by the oath of James B. Ingram & a Transfer to Elijah B. Perry ackd. by William T. Williams & on MOR- ----- Thomas Williams admr. of John Williams decd. returned an acct. of sale on oath in open court & on MOR- ----- The execution of a Deed of Gift from Polly Perry to Armeny[other says Amy] Murphy [other-Murphery]was proven in open court by the oath of Jacob Hunter &on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed of Gift from Polly Perry to Winnifred Bledsoe was proven in open court by the oath of Williamson Murphy [other says Murphrey] &on MOR- [end of page of one copy] [continuation of other copy page] ----- It appearing to the Court Polly Goodloe wife of David S. Goodloe is infirm and unable to attend Court It is ordered that the Clerk iSsue CommiSsions to James Dent & Henry Goodloe to take her private examination touching her execution of a deed from David S. Goodloe to Elizabeth B. Perry- ----- Ordered that David S. Goodloe admr of Thomas Hill decd. be allowed for his commiSsions 5Pbut upon net.2P prct[?] upon the disbursements for said Estate- ----- Orderd that David S. Goodloe admr. of Rebecca Hill decd. be allowed for commiSsions 5 P cwit[?] upon Ruts[?] & 2Ln[?] upon disbursement of said Estate ----- William Leonard admr. of John Leonard decd Returned an acct of sale upon oath in open court & on MOR- ----- [end of page]

If my wife let's me have money and time, there will be lots, lots more to come on the Project homesite. If you have transcriptions from any of my favorite mid-north NC, or mid-south TN counties, let me put them on the site (with credit to you). Also, Dr. Stephen Bradley has graciously consented to letting me use Murphy(+variations) excerpts from his book on the Project homesite. Corrections & comments welcome. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Columbia Beacon, 11 Feb 1848 Page 2 contains my GGGrandfather, William B. Murphy, District 5 Maury Co. representative to the local Democratic Convention! Columbia Observer (TN), 19 Sep 1834..... Columbia Observer (TN), 25 Sep 1834..... Columbia Observer (TN), 15 Oct 1834..... Note: 15 Oct 1834 was on a Wednesday, 20 Oct on a Monday, but paper published only Fridays! Columbia Observer (TN), 20 Oct 1834..... Columbia Observer (TN), 11 Jul 1834..... Columbia Observer (TN), 5 Jun 1835..... Columbia Observer (TN), 14 Apr 1836..... Milton Spectator (NC), 30 Nov 1831... Milton Spectator (NC), 24 Oct 1832.... -- Mark A. Murphy

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Can someone please do a marriage lookup for me? I would greatly appreciate any help. Ollie Estelle Goodwin (of Apex, NC) was first married to John Faulkner about 1898 or 1899...in Raleigh/Wake Co/ or Apex or perhaps in Louisburg/Franklin County. John died about 1903 or 1904, and she married in probably 1904 John's brother, Ollie Taylor Faulkner...probably in Franklin. They lived at Ingleside. Again, any help would be tremendously appreciated. Allyne Holland Granddaughter of Ollie Goodwin Faulkner and Ollie Taylor Faulkner

I know this is not Geneo., but actually it does in a way: Madeline Murray O'Hare's atheist group has been granted a Federal hearing on the subject by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington DC. Their petition , number 2493, would ultimately pave the way to stop the reading of the gospel of Our Lord and Savior, on the airwaves of America. The group is also campaigning to remove all Christmas programs and Christmas carols from public schools and also remove programs like "Touched by an Angel" and any other programs using the word "God" off Radio and TV. We should not sit back and let this happen again. Our forefather's came to this country for religious freedom. Little be little this freedom is being taken away from us. I just thought I'd share this info with all who are interested. Joan

Ok, I got these down to a manageable size that can still be read (around 1 Mb each) Also corrected some errors. If you see more, let me know. Sorry for the delay, but I'm just an amateur, and, hey, what can you expect for free, right? Lots more to come this after weekend, especially more Maury Co. TN newspapers, Frankin Co. NC court transcripts & loose papers transcripts, Civil war correspondence. Planning to move into Nash Co. NC next for Bass/Murphy connections -Mark Please be sure to click on the banner ads on the top & bottom of the page so I can continue to do this: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Milton Gazette & Roanoke Advertiser, 1 Mar 1827 Milton Gazette & Roanoke Advertiser, 5 Jun 1830 Milton Gazette & Roanoke Advertiser, 31 Jul 1830 Milton Gazette & Roanoke Advertiser, 21 Aug 1830 Milton Gazette & Roanoke Advertiser, 28 Aug 1830 Let's Roll!

Is the Cyprus Creek Community in Franklin or Granville County. Perhaps there was a Land Grant or Headwright for a Peter Soloman. He is last mentioned in a court case in 1785. He was ordered to pay the debt of one George Soloman. He also is mentioned as using hands to clear the roads there. He died between 1785 and 31/Jan/1795 how could I locate his will. Can anyone tell me if he maybe listed in a vestry book or on a Tithe list. Le ---------------------------------------------------- Sign Up for NetZero Platinum Today Only $9.95 per month! http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97

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[Extracts of Franklin Co., NC Court Minutes, 1821] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 14 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] [March Court 1821] Bill of Sale from Richard H. [Fenner? or Wynne?] to Sarah Jeffreys was proven in open court by the oath of Willis H. Jones & on MOR- -- No. 33 Richard [Foxlance or Tunstall?] & Neal [Mahew?] vs. George [Tunstall? or Foxstable?] } Debt- Jury chargeed to wit. Same as in no. 28 who find all the iSsued in favour of the defendant. -- William Murphry Excr&c vs. Robert HWynne[?] & Jno. Parker-} on motion It is ordered that Thomas Lanier[?] Late[?] Sherriff [?]toned twenty pounds [?] and that he shew cause at the next [wron?] wherefore it should not absolute. ----- Ordered that the hands of Sion Boon & Robert Truman[or Freeman] work on the Road from Fox Swamp to Cobbs CroSs Road [end of page] March SeSsions 1821 [appears almost a recopy of some previous of the information, but written neater & more legibly-mm] Ordered that Lexy[or Sexy] Pettiford and Alford and Alford Pettiford the former about 12 years old and the latter about 10 years old, boys of Colonel[or Calomel] be bound to John Nicholson to learn the Carpenters trade, who entered into Bond according to Law by giving for Security ----- Ordered that a writ iSsue to the Sheriff to summon a Jury of inquest and inquire by them whether Sarah Cook of said county be a person of insane mend[?] & return said in janition[?] to next Court- ----- William P. Taylor aSs&c to Wiley Williams.} Debt jury charged, to wit, Nathan Pearce John Pippin Lewis Bond John Bartholomew David M Lewis Thomas May Eley Pearce John Nicholson Joseph J. Alston Van Leonard John Bryant Toliver Ferrell who find that there is no payment or set off, that the principal of the Bond declared as is $100- &aSseSs damages by way of int $5.50&costs ----- A Bill of Sale from Richard A. Fenner to Sarah Jeffreys was proven in open court by the oath of Willis H. Jones & on MOR ----- No. 33 Richard Fox Cotheull[or Cothewill] of Neal and Maher[or Mahew] vs. George Tunstall} Debt Jury charged to wit, same as in no. 28- who find all the iSsues in favour of the defendant ----- William Murphry Excr&c vs Robert A. Wynne & Jno. Parker } On motion it is ordered that Thomas Lanier late Sheriff be fined $20 nine and that he shew cause at the next Term wherefore it should not be made absolute- ----- Ordered that the hands of Sion Boon & robert Freeman work on the road from Fox Swamp to Cobbs croSsroads- ----- Thomas Lanier Guardian to Nicey Wallings[or Mallings] and Josiah Wallings returned his account on oath & on MOR ----- [end of page] [June 1821- poor writing again] Ordered that Henry Y. Houze, James H. Murry & Joshua Mabry be appointed CommiSsioners to audit and Settle the accts. of William Murphy Excr. of Burwell Perry decd. & report &c ----- Ordered that Jones Cook admr. of Robert Young decd. have leave till next Court to settle his accounts- ----- Ordered that the county Trustee pay JeSsee Gordan Const. Eight dollars for his attendance at April term & at this court & that he be allowed the same in the settlement of his accts- ----- A Bill of Sale from William Green to Fairfield [or Farmefold] Green was proven in open court by the oath of William L.[?] Freeman[Truman?] & on MOR- ----- Ordered that Philemon[?] Hawkins be allowed a licence to keep a Tavern for one year under the order of yesterday when sworn magistrates were on the Bench- ----- [end of page] September Court 1821 [apparently from a different book or clerk writing] ----- A Deed from Joseph Taylor to Matthew Walker was exhibited in open court and it appearing to the Court that the subscribing witneSs was dead the hand writing was proven by the oath of Thomas Savedge &on MOR- ----- Joel King William Moore & Nathan Patterson are appointed CommiSsioners to purge the Jury box & that the Sheriff attend thereto- ----- Ordered that the following persons be summoned to attend the next Superior Court as Jurors, to wit, - John Allen William Coppage, Nathan Cook, Henry Goodloe, Isham Fox, Joseph Lancaster, William Johnson LC, Henry Baker, Junr. William Stokes, Baldwin Perry, Amos Jones, William Woodard, Martin Murphy, Wm. Waddail, Thomas May, Robert Melton Junr. John Bryant, Reddick Hilsman, Brinkley Strickland, Benja. F. Hawkins, Nathl. Hunt, Green Walker, John Carpenter Sherwood Saunders, John Ing, Nelson Andrews, Benjamin Boon, Calhem Moore George Winston, JeSse Webb, Elias May Elias Nelms, John Stone, Bailey Gay James Barrow, & Zedekiah Edward [end of page] [Dec 1821] Simon G. Jeffreys [be iSsue?] acknowledged a Deed to James [Freeman or Truman] in open court & on MOR- ---- Nathaniel Hunt[?] Esqr returned a list of Taxable property in Captn. Fosters District for the year 1821- ----- A Deed from Joseph Taylor to Matthew Walker was exhibited in open court and[?] it appeared to the court that the hand writing of subscribing witneSs was dedd[?] the handwriting was proven by the oath of Thomas Savidge & on MOR- ----- Joel King, William Moore & Nathan Patterson are appointed CommiSsioners to purge the Jury Box & that the Sheriff attend them ----- Ordered that the following persons be summoned to attend the next Superior court as Jurors to wit John Allen, William Coppedge, Nathan Cook, Henry Grover[?], Isham Fox, Jno. Lancaster, William Johnson LC[?] Henry Baker Junr[?], William Stokes, Baldwin Perry, James Jones, William Woodard, Martin[or Marlin] Murphery, William Woodard, Thomas May, Robert Mellon Junr [end of page] December SeSsions 1821- The following Deeds of Gift from Polley Perry to the several persons hereinafter mentioned was Exhibited in open Court & the Execution duly pursue[?] in open court by the oath of Jacob Hunter[or Hester], the Subscribing witneSs thereto: , to wit, to Francis Mary Murphrey, Patience Murphey, Nancy Thomas, Elizabeth Murphey, Williamson Murphey, George Murphey, and Temperance H Murphry, and on M.OR- ----- A Deed of Gift from Polley Perry to Winnefred[or Winneford] Bledsoe was proven in open court by the oath of Williamson Murphey & on MOR- ----- Court adjourned till tomorrow morning 10 oclock- ----- Thursday morning court met according to adjournment, Present, Wood Tucker, William Moore & Thomas Dunn Esqrs. ----- The last will and Testament of Sarah Hall was exhibited in open court, and the Execution thereof Duly proven by the oath of Cyrus Whitaker the subscribing witneSs thereto & no MOR- Where upon Robert C. Hall & John Walker the Executors there in named came into open court and Qualified as Executors thereto- ----- Court adjourned til to morrow morning 10 oclock ----- Friday morning Court met according to adjournment Present Thomas Dunn Robert A. Taylor Wood Tucker Esquires ----- December Court 1821 ----- Daniel Camp vs. Lewis LaySsard[?] } The defendant in this case having been surrendered by his bail in discharge of themselves and who thereupon was prayed into custody by the plaintiffs council and hence sent inot close prison and whereas the Council for the plaintiff in open Court admits notice for the defendant to take the benefit of the insolvent debtors oath the said defendant took the insolvent debtors oath accordingly in open Court and was thereupon discharged from further custody of the court- ----- The execution of a Deed from Archibald Yarbrough to Jeremiah Perry (fork) was acknowledged in open Court & on MOR ----- A Deed of Gift from Polly Perry to Winnifred Bledsoe was proven in open Court by the oath of Williamson Murphy & on MOR [end of page] December Court 1821 ----- That the said William recover of complainant his costs to wit attorneys fee &costs of notice & half continuances- and that complainants recover of the defendant Thomas B. Arendell Extr.&c the other costs- ----- The following Deeds of Gifts from Polly Perry to the several persons hereinafter mentioned was exhibited in open Court & the execution duly proven in open Court by the oath of Jacob Hunter the subscribing WitneSs thereto to wit, To Frances Mary Murphy, Patience Murphy, Nancy Thomas, Elizabeth Murphy Williamson Murphy, George Murphy, and Temperance H. Murphy and on MOR ----- Court adjourned till tomorrow morning 10 oclock ----- Thursday morning court met according to adjournment, Present, Wood Tucker William Moore, & Thomas Dunn Esquires ----- The last will & Testament of Sarah Hall was exhibited in open Court and the execution thereof duly proven by the oath Cyrus Whitaker the subscribing witneSs thereto & on MOR Whereupon Robert C Hall & John Walker the Estts. therein named came into open Court and qualified as Executors thereto- [end of page] [end of excerpts]

Milton Gazette & Roanoke Advertiser, 22 Mar 1824 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Feel free to share, as always (but not for profit). (again, each page is over 3 megabytes right now, may lower size when the votes come in) -- Mark A. Murphy