Great Civil War soldier lookup site: http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm -- Mark A. Murphy murphy@tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph

> Ordered that the following persons be appointed to attend at the next > Court as jurors to wit. Wiley Roland, Jno. Portic, Jno. Pulliam, > Charles Debnam, Jno. Perry (thick) One has to wonder if John Perry's descriptive epithet referred to his girth or his understanding :-) Ann -- Ann Avery Hunter Richmond, Virginia mailto:annh@erols.com

[Extracts of Franklin Co. Court Minutes, years 1814-1815] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 18 Oct 2001] 87 Minutes of March Court 1814 ----- Nathan Patterson &c vs Anne Goodloe} Debt Same jury as in No. 47 (Alexander Falconer in room of N. Patterson) Who find Virginia money declared upon to be the value of L60"18"4 which is Principal and aSseSs Plaintiffs damages to L3"7"0" &costs ----- Ordered that the hands of Mrs.[or Wm.] Milner work on the road under John Tansel Overseer ----- Ordered that the hands of Robert Freeman at his Fox Swamp quarter work on the road under Benjamin Mayfield Overseer ----- Ordered that William Murphey be appointed overseer of the road from the Sowerwood Hill to the Town Line of Louisburg with his own hands working at his plantation and the hands of Wm. Brickell's ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed to attend at the next Court as jurors to wit. Wiley Roland, Jno. Portic, Jno. Pulliam, Charles Debnam, Jno. Perry (thick) Joshua Perry River) Benjn. Hester, Joseph Sawyer, Jns. Kelly, Presley C. Person, Edward Finch, Joseph Bledsoe, Jonathan Davis, Sheml. Cook jr, Jacob Jones capt. Robt Gupton, Atha. Thomas, Joshua Jones, Jno. Elliott, Anthony Winston, Stephen Outerbridge, Wm. Ransom, Jno. Thomas sr. Samson West, Jno. Robbins, Richd. Rivers, Benjn. Boon, Thos. Guy, Joshua Abernathy, & Benjn. DoSsey, & that the Sherr summon them accordingly. Court adjourned till Court in Course. G. HilljrCC Joel King JP, John S. Denson JP, Epps Moody JP. [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1814 ----- Ordered that the hands of William Murphey work under him as overseer &c ----- A List of Taxables in Hunts district for 1814 was returned by Eppes Moody Esqr. ----- A List of Taxable in Capt Fuller's distict was returned by S. Stone Esquire- ----- A Deed from Thomas F.[J?] Armstrong to Edmund Jones was proved by the oath of Benjamin H. Lucas and on M.O.R.- ----- A List of Taxables in Moody's district for 1814 was returned by T. Lanier Esquire ----- No. 4 State vs Nathaniel Perry} Indt. AB. } Jury charged 'to wit', Vincent Landers, Henry Wood, Asa Hicks, Philip Pearce, Spell Monger, Charles Coppage, Richard Arrendell, Jeremiah DoSsey, Frederick Leonard, Guy Clopton, Phil Murry, Demetrious Young- Jurors withdrawn- ----- Ordered that Crawford Kerney be allowed $5 it being the damages reported by a jury for trimming a road through his lands- [end of page] Minutes of December Court 1814 ----- Ordered the Robert Gill, Lion Kimbell, Royal Pinnell, Isham MaSsey, JeSse Richards, Harwood Pope[or PoSse], James RoSs, Parker Murpey[sic], Natl. Macon, Moses Winston, Elias Nelms, Archd. Davis, William Williams, Joseph Young, Robert Norris, Willie[or Willis] Clifton, John Richards, Lewis Bridges, Isaac Houze, Robert Pleasants, Wm May, Jne Portis, John Foster, Green Walker, Moses Joyner, Christopher Foster, Benjamin DoSsey, Daniel Harris, Charles Coppage & Ely Pearce be appointed to attend at the next court as jurors and that the Sheriff summon them accordingly. Court adjourned til court in course- G Hilljr CCo William Green JP D.W. Davis JP R.A. Taylor JP [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1815 ----- Ordered that Perry Hall be bound to Joshua Johnson according to Law- ----- Ordered that the hands of Robert Freeman[?] at his quarter, together with the usual hands work on the road under Nathaniel Hunt overseer from Fox Swamp to Cobbs CroSsroads.- ----- Ordered that Samuel Taylor be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Peter Denton decd who entered into Bond in the sum of L1000 with James Hammonds & JeSse Webb his securities. ----- Ordered that Henry Thomas be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Nicholas Murphy with the usual hands.- ----- Ordered that one of the hands of Major Richards and one of Abner Duke's work under James Foster overseer- ----- Ordered that the hands of William Moore & Wm[or Mrs] Mitchell work on the road under Benjamin Mayfield overseer. ----- Ordered that Administration upon the Estate of Gray Bridgers Freeman be granted to William Freeman his brother the father having relinquished, who entered into Bond in the sum of L100 with John Richards & Joseph Young his securities- ----- Ordered that John E. Denson, Jordan Denson, & James Houze audit the accounts of Gideon Glenn Guardian of Nicholson's orphans and report &c- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1815 ----- Parker Murphy acknowledged a Deed to James Collins & on M.O.R. ----- John Pippin acknowledged a Deed to Loftis Pippin & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Administration upon the Estate of Joseph Person decd be granted to William Person, who entered into Bond in the sum of one thousand pounds with Benjamin F. Hawkins and Thomas Lanier his Securities- ----- Ordered that Benjamin Ingram be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Presley C. Person with the usual hands- ----- Jordan Denson & Jeremiah Solomon came into court & took the oath prescribed by Law for the qualification of constable ----- Ordered that Jeremiah Perry (Colo), Joel King & William Moore, audit the accounts of Presley C. Person County Trustee & report &c- ----- Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to view and turn the road agreeable to the Petition of William O'neal & report to next court- ----- Ordered that John Haygood be appointed overseer of the road from the fork near Moody's to Bledsoe's CroSsroads in the room of Aron Bledsoe with the usual hands- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1815 ----- are of the value of L92"1"3" which is principal & aSseSs the Plaitiff damages to L4"3"6" & costs ----- No. 54 William Moore aSsinee&c vs. Nicholas Murphy Junr & Nicholas Murphy Senr.} Debt same jury as in no 31 who find the iSsues in favour of the Plaintiff that the dollars mentioned in the penalty of the Bond declared upon are of the value of L80'18'6- that of the condition of the value of L111'17'6 & aSseSs damages to 6d', &costs- ----- No. 58 William Moore aSsinee&c vs Atkins Micholson} Debt same jury as in no 31 who find the iSsues in favour of the Plaintiff that the dollars mentioned in the penalty of the Bond declared upon are of the value of L290.15.6- that of the condition of the value of L147.4.6 & aSseSs damages to 6d'&costs- ----- No 40 Lewis Green aSsignee&c vs John Thomas} Debt same jury as in no 31 who find the iSsues in favour of the Plaintiff that the dollars declared upon are of the value of L37.7.6 whichis principal & aSseSs the Plaintiff damages to L0.14.0 &costs ----- A Deed from David Sills to Ebben Nelms was proved by the oath of John Perry & on M.O.R.- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1815 ----- Ordered that Jordan Denson Constable of the Court be allowed 4 ct[?] for his attendance at this term &that &c ----- No 15 William Arrendell Excr&c of Frances Gholson Adms&c of John Gholson decd- vs. John Packer} Covenant- Jury charged to wit- Moses Joyner Jeremiah Portis, Robert Pinnell, Nathanl. Macon Robert Gills, Abraam McLemore, John Tansil, Jones Cook, Charles Debnam, James C. Jones, Benjamin Hester & William Jackson who find that there was a payment of L140- that there is no set off & aSseSs the Plaintiff damages to L81-4-6 & costs- ----- A deed form Tarlton Johnson to William Murphy was proved by the oath of JeSse Person & on M.O.R. ----- An Inventory of the Estate of Brittain Harris decd was returned by Daniel Harris the Admr on oath & on M.O.R- and at the same time the Admr returned an account of Sales of the said Estate & on M.O.R.- ----- A Deed from Evans Jordan to Moses Neal was proved by the oath of John Neal & on M.O.R. ----- George Tunstall acknowledged a Deed to JeSse Kitchen &on M.O.R. [end of page] Minutes of June Court 1815 ----- A Deed of Gift from Joseph J. Alston to Robert Hill, was proved by the Oath of Joseph J. Hawkins and on M.O.R. ----- Robert Hill acknowledged a Deed of Sale to Nicholas Murphy and Edmund Kimbol, and on M.O.R. ----- Edmund Kimbol and Nicholas Murphy acknowledged a Deed of Sale, to Fanning Jones and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Aaron Bledsoe to Benjamin Bledsoe, was proved by the oath of George Bledsoe and on M.O.R. ----- State vs. James Dunstan} Petit Larceny. Abner Cheves, Stephen Coutrey, Etheldred Pippin, Thomas Walker, and Robert C. Hall, Bail for Defendant, brought their principal into Court, and Surrendered him in discharge of themselves, who is prayed into Custody, and is in custody accordingly. ----- A Deed from Richard Finch to Henry Goodloe was proved by the oath of JeSse Person and on M.O.R. [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1815 ----- A Deed from Simon Murphy, to Parker Murphy, was proved by the oath of Martin Murphy and on M.O.R. ----- A CommiSsion having been exhibited appointing Nathaniel Hunt a Justice of the Peace for this county the said Nathaniel Hunt came into court and took the oaths prescribed by Law for the Qualification of Public Offices, as also the oath of Office, and thereupon took his seat. ----- Eppes Moody Acknowledged a Deed to Micajah T. Cotton, and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Robert Lyndsey to Abraham White, was proved by the oath of Callum Moore and on M.O.R. ----- Smith Patterson Acknowledged a Deed to William Coppage and on M.O.R. ----- No. 1 Joseph M. Myres vs. Charles Wynne} Case,- Jury charged to wit, Joseph J. Alston, Joshua Johnson, John Portis, Lewis Bobbitt, Jeremiah Perry (fork), Marshall Roberts, James Collins, Jeptha Wright, William [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1815 ----- ending at this Term and that &c- ----- The Court proceeded to appoint a County Trustee, Whereupon Presley C. Person, was duly elected and appointed to that office, who entered into Bond, in the sum of Two thousand pounds with Jordan Denson and Henry Goodloe his Securities, ----- William Cook Senr. Acknowledged a Bill of Sale to Edward Finch and on M.O.R. ----- It appearing to the Court that Polly Perry Widow and relict of Benjamin Perry deceased had duly relinquished her right of Administration, upon the Estate of her deceased husband to George Murphy, who was appointed accordingly and thereupon came into Court, and entered into Bond, in the sum of Thirty thousand Dollars, with Joseph Jno. Alston, Jacob Hunter Thomas Lanier, Amos Jones and Edward J. Jones his Securities- ----- Simon G. Jeffreys Esquire returned a list of Taxables in Captain Gays district for 1815- which is filed, [end of page] Minutes of December Court 1815 ----- Rebeccah Foster Administratrix of John Foster deceased, returned an Inventory of the Estate, of his Intestate upon oath and on M.O.R. ----- George Murphy Administrator of Benjamin Perry deceased, returned an Inventory and Account of Sales, of his intestate Estate on Oath and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Sarah Gupton to Thomas Gupton, was proved by the Oath of Robert Cooper, and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from John Barns to Francis Person, was proved by the oath of Jack B. Person, and on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Thomas Crocker Administrator &c of William Winston deceased sell the personal and perishable Estate of said decedent, at Twelve months Credit and report ----- [end of page] Minutes of December Court 1815. ----- Ordered that William Green, G. Hill and James Yarbrough, Audit the Accounts of the Executors of G. Goodloe deceased, and report &c. ----- Ordered that David Lewis Constable of the Court, be allowed four Dollars, for his Attendance at this Court, an that &c. ----- It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Christopher Moses, a free Boy of Color, is claimed by Nicholas Murphy, not having been Bound to him, and that said Boy is badly clothed, and otherwise ill treated- It is ordered tht said boy be placed in the care of Green Hill, untill next court, and that notice iSsue to said Murphy, to appear at next court, and shew cause why said Boy may not be removed from his Service ----- A Power of Attorney from Benjamin Wright to James Ferrell, was proved by the Oath of Benjamin Arrendell, and on M.O.R. [end of page]

Ruth, I don't have any information on the Yarbroughs of Franklin County, but there were a fair number of Yarbroughs in Person County in the early 1800's. Do you have any more information on your Sarah (Sally) that might help connect her with them? You might also try posting a query on the Yarbrough/Yarborough rootsweb list: YARBROUGH-L@rootsweb.com Randy Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 16:58:40 -0400 From: Ruth Bloom <rjbloom@ix.netcom.com> To: NCFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NCFRANKL] James Yarbrough Does anybody have any information about the James Yarbrough mentioned in the court minutes Mark Murphy is so kindly posting to the list? My ggrandmother, Sarah(Sally) Yarbrough married Joseph Benjamin Sykes in Franklin County sometime around 1820, give or take 10 years. So far, I have not been able to locate her family or that of Joseph Benjamin Sykes. I would be grateful for any possible clues. Ruth Sykes Bloom

Does anybody have any information about the James Yarbrough mentioned in the court minutes Mark Murphy is so kindly posting to the list? My ggrandmother, Sarah(Sally) Yarbrough married Joseph Benjamin Sykes in Franklin County sometime around 1820, give or take 10 years. So far, I have not been able to locate her family or that of Joseph Benjamin Sykes. I would be grateful for any possible clues. Ruth Sykes Bloom

There was a James Yarbrough who died about 1832, apparently Franklin Co., as his estate sale was there. Also a David Yarbrough in Orange Co. in 1820s. Also seen it spelled Yarbro. Look for more Yarbroughs with the search box on the Project website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ -Mark Ruth Bloom wrote: > Does anybody have any information about the James Yarbrough mentioned in > the court minutes Mark Murphy is so kindly posting to the list? My > ggrandmother, Sarah(Sally) Yarbrough married Joseph Benjamin Sykes in > Franklin County sometime around 1820, give or take 10 years. So far, I > have not been able to locate her family or that of Joseph Benjamin > Sykes. I would be grateful for any possible clues. > > Ruth Sykes Bloom > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

[Extract of Franklin Co. Court Minutes, years 1811-1813] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 17 Oct 2001] 81. Minutes of September Court 1811 ----- At a Court of Pleas and quarter Session opened and held for the County of Franklin at the Court hours in Lewisburg on the second monday of September being the 9th day of Anno. Dom. 1811 ----- Present their worships Jeremiah Perry William Moore and Duke W. Davis Esquires ----- Parker Murphey acknowledged a deed to William Drake[?] and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed of Trust from John Bowers to Stephen Outerbridge was prov'd by the oath of James Maxwell and on M.O.R. ----- The grand Jury was impannelled and sworn as follows (to wit) James Yarbrough jr (foreman) Aron Bledsoe William B. Bridges Washington Pinell, Edward Ivy, John Perry (thicket) John Leonard jr., Jonathan Davis Benjamin DoSsey James Houzes Altha Thomas, Amos Bridges Richard Rives[or Rivas] and JeSse Winston. ----- On motion it is order'd that the litigated cauSes in which Kemp Plummer Esqr. is concerned as attorney shall not be preSs'd for trial unleSs by consent he being prevented from attending this Court by indisposition. ----- A list of Insolvents in Captn. Houzes district for 1810 was returned on oath by Jordan Denson collector amounting to five pole order'd the sheriff be allowed the same in his settlement of the taxes for that year ----- The last Will & testament of Elias Gay decd. was exhibited in open Court and the execution thereof duly prov'd by the oath of of[sic] Joshua Jones a WitneSs thereto and on motion orderd to be recorded [end of page] 107. Minutes of March Court 1812 ----- At a Court of Pleas and quarter seSsions opened and held for the County of Franklin, at the Court House in Louisburg on the second Monday of March A.D. 1812 being the 29th[?] day- Present their Worships Thomas Sherrod Benjamin Brickell & Jeremiah Perry (Fork) }Esquires ----- The Grand Jury were impannelled and sworn as follows to wit. James Perry (forman) Elias Wrenn Joshua Abernathy, Daniel Harris, John Portis, Parker Murphrey, Daniel Westray, John Babb[?], William Jones, Matthew Medlin, Richard Hall, William Winston, Vinsent Sanders, and Phil Murry, ----- Obediah Green appointed and sworn to attend as Constable of the Grand Jury. ----- Ordered that James Yarbrough, James Dent, and Gideon Glenn, audit the Acounts[sic] of David Fuller Guardian &c. and report &c.- [end of page] 111 Minutes of March Court, 1812 ----- A Deed from Stephen Outerbridge to Joseph Bledsoe was proved by the Oath of James Maxwell and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from John Johnson to James Gupton was proved by the Oath of Stephen Gupton and on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Organ Thomas be appointed Overseer of the road [scratched out- from Isaac Houze's spring branch] in the room of Thomas Gupton with the usual hands- ----- Ordered that Nathaniel Macon be appointed overseer of the road from Isaac Houze's spring Branch to William Moor's Store with his own and the usual hands. ----- An Inventory of the Estate of Green Norris son and word of Robert Norris was returned by Robert Norris Guardian &c on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that James J. Hill, Mark White, and Simon Jeffreys jr. audit the accounts of James Richards Guardian &c and Report. [end of page] 149 Minutes of June Court 1812 ------ Ordered that Stephen Outerbridge, William Birlingham, and Frances Pugh audit &c Report the accounts of Alexander Falconer Guardian of Evelina B. Wynne now Evelina B. Freer[?] and Report to next court. ----- A Deed from Washington Norwood to William N. Stone[?] was proved by the Oath of Robert L. Whitaker and on M.O.R. ----- No. 30 James J. Hill Security &c. vs. Edmond Jones admr. &c of William Brickell decd.} notice &c. Judgement of the Court that the defendant has fully admr. and has no aSsets that the plaintiffs recover the sum of L49"1"11" when aSsets and costs ----- No. 34 Jeremiah Gants vs. Parker Murphey} Case in nature of deceit [or dicut?]} Jury Charged to wit. Allen Hines, Eley MaSsey, Asay MaSsey, John Tansel, John Bartholomew, Robert Norris, Daniel Harris, William Freeman, Nathels[?] Murphrey, David Bowers, Nathan Cook, and William Jackson, who find Jury withdrawn. ----- Edmond Jones admr&c of William Brickell Esqr. Returned three several accounts of the si.les[?] of the Estate of William Brickell his intestate and on M.O.R. ----- [end of page] 172 Minutes of September Court 1812 ----- Ordered that the Sherriff pay William Murphey, the Contraction for building the Court House the amount of Taxes laid and by him collected under the act of the last aSsembly entitled an act authorizing the county court of Franklin to Lay an additional Tax for the purpose of building a Court House in Said county It is further ordered that the Sherriff pay to the said William Murphey a further sum which together with the Court House Tax shall amount to the sum of Twenty one hundred and Sixty dollars, as also ten dollars for the Steps to the Court House doors and thirteen dollars for Locks by him furnished being extra Charges and not embraced in the Contracts and that the receipt of the said Murphey to the Sherriff for the whole or any parts of the above sum be allowed him in his settlements of the County Taxes ----- An accounts Currents of Joel King admr. &c of Matthew Dickerson, was exhibited, together with the CommiSsioners reports theron:- Ordered that the admr. be allowed 5 per cents on the receipts- and 2 1/2 p. cents on his disbursement, and on M.O.R. ----- [end of page] 216 Minutes of March Court 1813 ----- Ordered that John E. Denson be appointed Overseer of the Road from the Sims's road to the newport Road with his own hands and Henry Birton's ----- Ordered that John Haywood jr be appointed Overseer of the Road from the fork near William Moore's Store to the CroSs Roads near Aron Bledsoe's with his own hands and the hands of Eppes Moody at his Conyers plantation and Ephraim Harris's- ----- A Deed from Jordan Hill to Richard Inge was proved by the Oath of Nathan Perry & on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Nathaniel Hunt to Nathan Patterson and William Murphey was proved by the Oath of William H. Strother- ----- Ordered that Elisha Lankford be appointed Constable for this County who Entered into Bond according to Law with John E. Denson, Jordan Denson and Marmaduke Jeffreys his Securities- ----- Court adjourned till Court in Course- Jeremiah Perry, J.P. John E. Denson, J.P. Robert A. Taylor, J.P. G. Williams[?] C. C. ----- [end of page]

[Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, Orange Co. NC, 7 Mar 1827] [p.1-4, transcribed by Mark Murphy, 16 Oct 2001] [p.1] ***** HILLSBOROUGH RECORDER. Vol. VIII WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1827 No. 368 ***** NOTICE. THE subscriber being anxious to remove into the country, earnestly solicits all those indebted to him by account, to call and settle with him by note or otherwise. Wm. D. Murphey, Feb. 14 65-3w ***** NOTICE. THE subscriber hereby informs the public that he has taken a room at the house of Maj. James Allison, where he is prepared to execute any kind of writing, such as posting Books, drawing Deeds, Bills of Sale, and almost all instruments or writings; all of which will be executed with neatness and dispatch and on as cheap terms as could be expected. G.W. Bruce. Hillsborough, 6th Feb. 1826[sic] 64-4w ***** NOTICE. THE subscriber having qualified as administrator to the estate of Henry Crutchfield, deceased, at November term of Orange County Court, hereby, gives notice to all persons having claims against said estate to bring them forward, properly authenticated, within the time prescribed by law, or this notice will be plead in bar of recovery; and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. John Crutchfield, Administrator Feb. 7 64-3w ***** NEW CHEAP GOODS. --- DAVID KYLE INFORMS his customers and the public generally, that he has just received, at his store in Hillsborough, a full supply of India, British, French, German & American Fancy & Staple Dry Goods, Hardware & Cutlery, Groceries, Glass & Queens Ware, Shoes & Boots, of every description, Fur Hats, Leghorn & Straw Bonnets, &c. &c, The many advantages he has in procuring his Goods, enables him to offer, at all times, every new, fashionable and desirable article on the lowest terms. Country merchants are invited to come and examine his assortment, as he is determined to sell every article for a very small advance. Hillsborough, Feb. 21 66- ***** [p.2] FAMILY FLOUR. IN barrels and half barrels, for sale by R.L. Cook. Feb. 14 65-3w ***** A LIST OF CASES decided at December Term of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, A.D. 1826. ....Pilgrim L. Williams v. Micajah Ricks and others, from Nash. In Equity. Bill dismissed without costs. ...Robert H. Wynne and wife v. Peyton R. Tunstall, from Halifax. In Equity. Decree for the complainants. ...Fanny Simms and Saml. Allen v. Creswell Key and others, from Rockingham. In Equity. Decree according to report. ... John Morehead v. Eustace Hunt and others- and same v. same- from Rockingham. In Equity. Injunctions made perpetual, and contract set aside upon the complainant's reconveying the Lot in dispute, by deed of conveyance, to be approved of by the master of this Court. William Hughes v. Eustace Hunt and others, from Rockingham. In Equity. Injunction dissolved and bid dismissed with costs. Thomas Alston v. Stephen Outerbridge, from Franklin. In Equity. Injunction made perpetual upon the complainant's reconveying the defendant's trustee whatever interest he may have derived under the deed from Fenner to him, and surrendering possession. ...Ambrose Nelson v. Bird Evans, from Rockingham. Judgment[sic] of the Supreme Court confirmed. ...Whilip Sturdivant v. William Sturdivant, from Halifax. In Equity. Referred to the Clerk to take an account. ...Sarah B. Carter v. Solomon Graves, appt. from Caswell. Appeal dismissed. ...John L.F. Kirk, and others v. T.D. Watts, ex'c, and Josiah Turner, &c, from Orange. In Equity. Bill dismissed with costs- each party paying their own costs. Josiah Turner and Thomas D. Watts v. Cape Fear Navigation Company, and others, from Orange. In Equity. Ordered that this cause be remanded to the Court below- it having been removed to this Court prematurely. Pasqual P. Ashe v. Cape Fear Navigation Company, from Orange. In Equity. Same Order. Child and Clancy v. Cape Fear Navigation Company, from Orange. In Equity. Same Order. Josiah Turner v. Samuel Childs, ex'r. from Orange. Judgement of the Superior Court reversed, and new trial granted. STATE CAUSES. ...State v. James K. Brown, from Granville.- Judgement of the Superior court affirmed. ***** War in Texas.- By a passenger in a steam boat from Natchidoches, we learn that two actions have been fought in Texas between the Fredonians and Mexicans, in both of which the former claim victory. Of the first fight we have no details. The last is said to have occurred on the 4th of this month, at the town of Nacogdoches. Some 70 or 80 Mexicans having advanced on the village, they were met by about 40 Fredonians, who soon routed their foes, killing 4 and wounding ten of the Mexican soldiers. Accounts from Austin's settlement stated the people to be about equally divided for the Fredonians and Mexicans. As, however, the former were the most noisy and violent, it was thought they would take all the authority into their own hands. N. Orleans paper. ***** It is estimated that 100 steamboats now float on the warters[sic] of the United States. [p.3] LATEST FROM TEXAS. Natchicothes, Jan. 21, 1827. By gentleman just arrived from Col. Austin's settlement, Texas, we are informed that Governor Saucedo has arrived there from St. Antonio with one hundred and fifty Mexican troops, on his way to Nacogdoches to suppress the insurrection which exists there. On the arrival of the governor at Colonel Austin's settlement, he called on the Colonel to know what part he inteded[sic] to act, when Colonel Austin informed him that he should act on the part of the Mexican government, and at the request of governor Saucedo, immediately called a meeting of the Alcaldas in the settlement, who unanimously resolved to support the Mexican government in opposition to the "Freedominions!" Immediately after the conference with Colonel Austin, the Empresato for the district, and the Alcadas of the same district. gov. Sausedo sent commissioners to Nacogdoches, to treat with the insurgents (or Freedominions! as they term themselves.) for a reconciliation. On the arrival of the commissioners at Nacogdoches the insurgents refused to hold a treaty upon any consideration, unless the Mexican government would acknowledge them "Free and Independent!" We have not been able to ascertain what measures the governor would adopt, as our informants left the district previous to the return of the commissioners. Courier. ***** HILLSBOROUGH, Wednesday, March 7. ***** Another Warning!- A man by the name of Major Griffin, died in this city, on Wednesday night last, from the effects of Intemperance. Some person at one of our tippling[?] houses (those pests of society) gave him, as we learn, a quart of liquor, on condition he would drink the whole at one time. He succeeded in getting it down, and soon after fell into a profound sleep from which he never awoke! Register ***** Petitions are getting up in England for a prohibition of the use of the steam engine. ***** Indian and Bear.- The Montreal Courant relates that an Indian Squaw suckled a young Bear, which she had caught, weaning her child for that purpose. The cub became in a short time very fond of his nurse, and would search her out among the crowd. ***** VIRGINIA CONFERENCE. of the METHODIST EPISCOPAL Church held in Petersburg, February 1827, ...Yadkin District. Peter Doud, P.E. Granville- James W. Dunahay. Franklin- Henry Alley. Yadkin- George Stephens. Iredell- Christopher Thomas. Salisbury- John C. Ballew, William N. Abington. Guilford- Rufus Wiley, Thomas Mann. Banister- Henry Evans. Caswell- William Holmes. ...Numbers in Society last year, Whites 21725- Colored 7817. Present year, Whites 22801- Colored 8567... The time of the next Conference was fixed on Wednesday the 27th of February, 1828, to be held in Raleigh, N.C. ***** DIED, In Guilford county, on the 22d of February, MRS. JANE GIBSON, widow of A. Gibson, deceased, aged 70 years. She bore her affliction with great christian patience and resignation. She was a member of the Presbytarian Church for almost forty years, and the great importance of the christian religion was displayed and exemplified in her life and death. (Communicated. In Franklin county, on the 24th ult. CHRISTOPHER FOSTER[?], after a distressing illness of thirteen days, which he bore with patience; observing[?] that he was perfectly resigned to the will of his Maker, and that death was no terror[?] to him. In Oxford[?], on the morning of the 6th inst. MISS EMILY D. SNEED. In the death of this young lady a large circle of relatives and friends have been made to feel the transitory nature of even the dearest objects which bind us to this world.... Register. ---- SEARGEANT PATRICK TURNER. On Sabbath evening, the 18th ult. was consigned to the grave, all that was mortal of PATRICK TURNER, long known to the citizens of Philadelphia, by the definite designation of the [?] soldier in the revolutionary war, he had been a sergeant of cavalry, and had served under LA FAYETTE, whose notice of him at Philadelphia, on his visit to the United States, came like balms upon the old soldier, La Fayette instantly recognizing and naming his companion in arms... Phil. Pap. ***** TRUST SALE. IN pursuance of the power in me vested, by virtue of a Deed of Trust bearing date the 10th day of December, 1822, made and executed by Francis Child, deceased, for certain purposes therein mentioned, I shall, on Saturday the 21st day of April next, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, at the Market house in Hillsborough, a likely negro girl by the name of Joanna. Terms will be made known on the day of sale. Thos. Thompson, Trustee March 7th 63- ***** NOTICE. WILL be sold on the second day of April next, at the court house in Hillsborough, by Josiah Turner, administrator de bonis non [?] of Thomas Whitted, dec. eleven likely negroes, on a credit of twelve months. Bond with approved security will be required. J. Turner, Adm. de bonis non of Thos. Whitted dec. March 7. 68-3w ***** LOST. ON Monday the 12th of February last, on the road from C. Rarbee's, sen., or in Chapel Hill, a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing a ten dollar counterfeit note, of the Bank of Cape-Fear, pasted on the back with brown paper, the tail of the snake torn off, and some other money, the amount not recollected, together with sundry papers, among which were the following: one note of John Parten, for 75 dollars, given to Joel Horton- one of Joseph Bolen to Abner Brown, amount not recollected- one of Randolph C. Mabry to John Newton- one of Benjamin Cole to Fielding Lewis, signed to me, for 4 dolls. 70 & odd cts.- one on Thomas Jinkins to myself for between 8 & 10 dolls. with some credits- one of Hugh McQueen- one of William Parton for 61 dolls.- one of Nathan Stedman to Simeon Brantley signed to me, for 4 dolls.- one of James Small to myself for 36 dolls., with credit on it, with some others not recollected- a receipt by R.H. Hatch to McDade & Watts, for 26 dolls. given as constable for debts to collect or return, and a number of other constable's receipts for myself and others- some judgements in favor[sic] of Harrison Trice, and several small notes in favour[sic] of the same- and a number of accounts placed in my hands for collection. Any person who may have found the said Pocket Book, will be handsomely rewarded on it[sic] delivery, with its contents, to the subscriber; or the person in whose possession it is shall be welcome to the money, if he will return the papers. Geo. W. Trice. Orange county, March 7. 3w-68 ***** Five Cents Reward RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th of December last, Stephen Miller, and indented apprentice to the carpenter's business. Whoever will appehend[sic] said runaway and deliver him to me, shall receive the above reward; and all persons are forbid employing him, under penalty of law. Robert M. Sterling. Charlotte, Feb. 17, 1827. 68-1w ***** For Sale on a Credit. ONE or two valuable Mules and a young Mare. Walker Anderson. Feb. 28 67-3w ***** NOTICE. WILL be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 12th of March, 1827, at the dwelling house of the subscriber on Ende[?], four miles north of Hillsborough, the following articles, viz: Some likely milch cows and hogs, and all his household furniture, some of it is very valuable; all his kitchen furniture and farming utensils; and a quantity of walnut plank, well seasoned, some of it two feet wide. A credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. I would be glad to employ a young man to drive my waggon to Tennessee, and work his horse. William Faucett. Feb. 27 67-3w ***** ABSCONDED from the subscriber on the 11th inst. two apprentice boys by name of Calvert and Lot H. Sinclair, between sixteen and nineteen years of age. All persons are hereby forwarned from hiring, trading with, or harboring said boys in any way, under the penalty of the law. George Curl. Chatham county, Feb. 23. 67-3wpd. [p.4] PETER'S RIDE TO THE WEEDING[sic]. Peter would go to the wedding, he would; So he saddled his ass- and his wife She was to ride behind if she could; For, says Peter, the Woman she should Follow, not lead, through life. He's mighty convenient, the Ass, my dear, And proper, and safe, and now You stick by the tail, while I stick by the ear, And we'll ride to the wedding in time, never fear, If the wind and the weather allow. The wind and the weather were not to be blamed, But the Ass had let in a whim, That two at a time were a load never framed For the back of one Ass, and he felt quite asham'd That two should be stuck upon him.....[long, see scanned document-MM] ***** CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL An adequate narrative given of the life and services of Chief Justice John Marshall, cannot fail to excite and cherish laudable desire in many promising youths of our country...[continues with biography] ***** >From the London Mechanical Magazine. Unprofitableness itself is a sin. We need not do mischief in order to commit sin; uselessness, when we might be useful, is enough to make us sinners before God... ***** House and Lot for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale his House and Lot in the town of Hillsborough. The lot contains two acres, has on it a convenient two-story Dwelling House, containing five comfortable rooms, two of which are 18 by 20 feet, with a piered[?] on both sides; with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, &c. The property is pleasantly situated on the west end of the town, convenient to a good spring, and will be sold on very accommodating terms. Persons desirous of purchasing are invited to view the premises. Charles Cox. Feb.[?] 17 55-4w [end of excerpts]

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [NCORANGE] An Orange Co. stray - 1773 Resent-Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:17:01 -0600 Resent-From: NCORANGE-L@rootsweb.com Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 00:16:58 EDT From: Hdanw@aol.com To: NCORANGE-L@rootsweb.com A stray is a person who lives in one county but whose record (whatever that record may be) is recorded in another county--in this case, in another colony (or province). Disclaimer: These persons are NOT my ancestors, but they may be yours. Suggestion: Forward this to lists in which you think there may be some interest. Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Bk 3-415 Owen from Anderson - Power of Attorney, 25 Dec 1773 I John Anderson of County of Orange and province of North Carolina appoint Thomas Owen of County of Guildford and Province aforesaid my True and Lawfull attorney... to ask Demand Sue for Recover and Receive all the Estate negroes Sums of Money due and owing me in County of Hanover and Colony of Virginia... now lying in hands of Mr. Nelson Anderson of Hanover County it being in Heirship which falls to me of Estate of John Anderson Senr and Sarah his wife. Wit: John Owen Senr, John Thompson, James Mitchell, Benjamin his B mark GWilliams Rec: 24 Feb 1774 DB 3-416 - Owen from Anderson Release, 25 Dec 1773 I Jno. Anderson of Province of North Carolina and County of Orange and Son and Heir of Alcanah Anderson Decd, in Virginia... Sm of 150 pds. Current Money paid by Thomas Owen of County of Guildford and same Province have released all Right and Title to that Estate both Real and Personal that is supposed to be in hands of Nelson Anderson and others in Virginia which Estate I claim under my sd. Father Alcanah Anderson Decd. by decent. Wit: John Thompson, John Owen Senr., James Mitchell, Benjamin his B mark GWilliams John Anderson L.S. >From Lucille C. Payne and Neil G. Payne, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOKS 1, 2 AND 3, p. 169 ==== NCORANGE Mailing List ==== List Administrator - Larry Noah larmil-1@att.net List Web Site - http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lrnoah/NCOrange/

Anyone researching my Gx4 grandpappy Gideon CREWS, Sr? -thanks, Mark [Will of Gideon Crews, 16 Oct 1815] [transcribed by Shirley Ann Murphy, abt.1976] In the name of God amen, I Gidion Crews of Granville Co & State of NC being very sick but of perfect mind & memory, thanks being given unto God, calling into mind the mortal of my body & knowing that it is appointed once for all men to die do make & ordain this my last will & testament that is to say principally & the first of all I give & recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God who gave it & my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in decent christian burial at the discretion of my executors nothing doubtin but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the Almighty power of God & as touching such worldly estate where with it has pleased Bod to bless me in this life. I give & devise & dispose of the same in the following manner & form. Item I lend to my well beloved wife Jemina Crews during her natural life the tract of land whereon I now live with the mansion house & kitchen & all the out houses with all the appertnainces in any wise thereto belonging. Item I likewise lend to my well beloved wife Jamina Crews during her natural life my two negroes Betty & Burrell my felix sorrel horse & sorrel mare & colt & her choice of seven head of my stock of cattle with three sows & pigs & twelve head of sheep & all the fowls on the plantation. Item I likewise lend to her during her life such of my plantation tools & Utensils as she thinks proper to take with her two fetherbeds & one half of her choice of my household & kitchen furniture with my Cart of & yoke of steers. Item is that my executors hereafter named shall sell at Public sale & twelve months credit all my negroes with all the property found on the plantation not hereto fore divided by my loving wife Jamina Crews & the money arising from such sale after all my just debts are paid off be equally divided amongst my eight children (To Wit) Milly Hester Elizabeth Currin Joseph Crews Gideon Crews Abby Daniel James Crews Littlebury Crews & Jamina Crews to them & their heirs & assigns forever. Item my will & desire is that my executors after the decease of my loving wife Jamina Crews should sell all my property devised to her during her natural life at public sale & the money arising by such sale to be equally divided amongst my eight children before named to them & their heirs & assigns forever. Item I nominate & appoint my two sons Gideon & James Crews my sole executors of this my last will & testament...in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 16th Oct one thousand eight hundred fifteen." Witness: John Lamay Richard D Lamay Signed: Gideon X Crews

Again, please ignore if not interested. Also, please share. Full document to be scanned and posted at the Project site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ God Bless America! -Mark [Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, Orange Co. NC, 28 Apr 1824] [p.1-4, transcribed by Mark Murphy, 15 Oct 2001] [p.1] ***** HILLSBOROUGH RECORDER. Vol. V WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1824 No. 220 ***** PRICES CURRENT, [samples-starting prices only, not orig. format-MM] Wilmington, Fayetteville, Newbern, Petersburg April 10, April 15, April 10, April15 Brandy, cognac- 125 cts gall, 125 cts gall, 150 cts gall, 150 cts gall Bacon- 8 cts lb., 61/2 cts lb., 6 cts lb., 8 cts lb. Coffee- 20 cts lb., 21 cts lb., 23 cts lb., 23 cts lb. Corn- 38 cts bush., 42 cts bush., 28 cts bush., 30 cts bush. Flour- 550 cts bbl., 475 cts bbl., 600 cts bbl,. 450 cts. bbl. Gin, Holland- 80 cts gall, 90 cts gall, 125 cts gall, 110 cts gall. Molasses- 23 cts gall., 23 cts gall., 26 cts gall., 30 cts gall. Powder, American- - ,500 cts keg, - ,550 cts keg Salt, Liverpool- 50 cts bush,. 73 cts bush., 65 cts bush., 75 cts bush. Sugar, Brown- 900 cts cwt., 900 cts cwt., 800 cts cwt., 850 cts bush. Tobacco- 400 cts cwt., 325 cts cwt., - ,300 cts cwt. Tallow- 8 cts lb., 6 cts lb., 8 cts. lb., - ***** LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining at the Post Office in Hillsborough, N.C. April 1, 1824. [samples only- see scanned document for entire list-MM] ...Samuel E. Alsobrook... A.D. Murphy, 4... Alexander Merphis, ... ***** To the Public. BE it known and remembered, that I, Augustus Benton, late of Darlington district, South Carolina, but now of the county of Moore, and state of North Carolina, for and on behalf of himself and his mother Frances Benton, bot at present of the county of Moore, and state of North Carolina, do hereby revoke and disannul all and every power of attorney made by himself singly, or with his mother, Frances Benton, jointly, all and every power of attorney made by them jointly or distinctly, either in North or South Carolina, to be null and void particularly a power recently made by the said Augustus Benton and his mother, Frances Benton, bearing date on or about the 29th of November, 1823, to Abner Benton Bruce, and attested by Washington Bruce, for their claim on the estate of Penny Bruce, deceased as also a power made by the said Frances Benton as aforesaid, on or about the 10th of April, 1822, to John Bruce and Lemuel H. Benton, to receive a certain negro boy called and known by the name of Gordon, which was recovered by the said Frances Benton in the Superior Court of Orange county, against John Taylor, jun. of Hillsborough. Augustus Benton, for himself and mother, Frances Benton. Feb. 26, 1824. 12-3m ***** NOTICE. THE subscriber having qualified as executor of the estate of Levi Branson, deceased, give notice to all persons having demands against the estate of the said Levi Branson, to present them for payment within the time required by an act of assembly, entitled "an act concerning the proving of wills and granting letters of administration, and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates' estates," otherwise they will be barred of recovery by the operation of the said act. Eli Pugh, Executor. Chatham county, 3d mo. 17 14-3wp ***** The Shorter Catechism, For sale at this office. ***** FIVE CENTS REWARD RAN away from the subscriber, on the 7th instant, an apprentice by the name of PURNEL LINGO, about eighteen years of age, dark complexion, five feet eight or nine inches high, stout made. The above reward will be given for his apprehension, but no expenses paid. All persons are forbid harbouring or employing him, under the penalty of the law. David McKee. Orange county, March 20 14-3w ***** Chickasaw Land for Sale. THE subscriber will sell on accommodating terms, sixteen hundred acres prime land, lying on the north fork of the Forked Deer and Obion rivers. Land lying convenient to Hillsborough, or likely young negroes, will be taken in part payment. A.B. Bruce. Hillsborough, Jan. 9 64-2m ***** [p.2] HILLSBOROUGH. Wednesday, April 28. ***** We are authorized to announce Thomas H. Taylor, esq. as a candidate to represent this county in the senate of this state. ***** The dwelling house of Mr. James Peace, in Granville county, was entirely consumed by fire, with all its contents, on the 17th inst. while the family were at church. Owing to some circumstance, a negro fellow the wife of whom Mr. Peace had hired, was suspected as the author of the foul deed, and he was consequently arrested. The negro confessed himself guilty of the charge, and stated that he had done it, to revenge his ill treatment, in being prohibited from visiting his wife. The negro is confined in jail to await his trial. Ib. ***** [p.3] ***** The secretary of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania has advertised for a loan of $600,000 to the state. ***** Clergymen.- It is calculated that there are about 6,000 regularly ordained clergymen in the United States. ***** Small Pox.- It appears by the report of Doctors Mitchell and Bell to the managers of the Philadelphia Alms House, that of the 138 persons place under their care, having the small pox, but 25 are known to have been previously vaccinated. These 25 all recovered, while of those who had neither been vaccinated, nor had the small pox, 70 out of 113 died. Four persons died of the small pox who had had it before, two of whom had it by innoculation, and two by the natural way. So it would seem that to have been vaccinated is a better security than to have had the small pox, either naturally or by innoculation. ***** U.S. Ship Franklin.- A letter from captain Gardener, of the U.S. ship Franklin states, that the small pox continued to prevail on board, and that several of the crew had died of that fatal disease. Eve. Post ***** A letter, received in Washington city from Natchez, of the 16 March, announces the death of Lieut. GUION, of the army of the United States, a most promising young officer, who was shot through the heart in a duel, about that date. ***** "Killing, no Murder."- Since commencement of the 11th century, England and France have been at war 266 years, and the total loss of men is estimated at twenty-six millions! ***** Halifax, April 16. Murder.- On Tuesday last, an inquest was held in this town on the body of Samuel Horne, a free colored man, who died the preceeding day. From the Coroner's report it appears that on Sunday last Edward Jones, a shoemaker, residing in this place, saw two chicken-cocks fighting near his house; he caught one and threatened to shoot the other, which Samuel Horne, the deceased, begged him not to do; upon this Jones ordered him out of the house, and swore if he did not go he would kill him, and immediately looked about for his shoe knife; the deceased went off, was pursued and stabbed by Jones. The wound was afflicted just above the collar bone on the left side of the neck, passing obliquely across the breast, cutting his windpipe, puncturing the swallow, and dividing important blood vessels. Jones was immediately take in to custody, and is now in jail awaiting his trial. Free Press. ***** MARRIED, At the seat of A.D. Murphy, esq. In this county, on the 20th inst. JONATHAN WORTH, esq. of Guilford county, to MISS MARTITIA DANIEL. DIED, Lately, in Chatham county, Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsay, relict of the late John A. Ramsay, esq. ***** Valuable Property FOR SALE I WILL sell to the highest bidder, upon very accomodating terms, on Wednesday the 9th of June next, my Tavern Lot in the town of Chapel Hill. The purchaser will be expected to give notes with approved security. Those who wish this valuable property are invited to attend the sale, as I am determined to relinquish all public business, and am therefore desirous to dispose of the aforesaid property on said day. John Taylor, sen. Chapel Hill, April 23 23-4w ***** [p.4] EXTRACT. The wisdom of God appears in afflictions. By these he separates the sin which he hates from the son whom he loves. By these thorns he keeps him from breaking over into Satan's pleasant pastures, which would fatten him indeed, but only to the slaughter. ***** Sulphur a preservative against measles. During the winter of 1817, the measles prevailed epidemically at Munster. Children affected with the itch, who were using sulphur exernally[sic] and internally were exempt. The year following, measles occured again, preceded for many days by a convulsive cough.- For this sympton[sic] I prescribed flowers of sulphur and white sugar half a tea spoonful. Many trials were made on children of different families and ages, and all who took of it in time escaped the disease.- M. Tourtual. ***** The triumph of woman lies not in the admiration of her lover, but in the respect of her husband, and it can only be gained by a constant cultivation of those qualities which she knows he most values. [end of exerpts]

>From Carey Braswell and the Braswell list: From: Carey Bracewell <cbrasul@prismnet.com> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 9:33 AM Subject: North Carolina Chain Carriers Dear Listers, A speaker at last Thursday's meeting of the Olde Mecklenburg Genealogical Society from the State Archives at Raleigh cited these facts about land grant chain carriers: 1) They were not legally required so many surveys were made without them. 2) Since the definition of "age of majority" changed during the land grant period, a chainbearer could be as young as 16. 3) As de facto witnesses, chain carriers were usually interested parties to the survey, either relatives and/or neighbors to the grantee. Carey and re the age of majority and age of capacity Carey, Can you tell me more about the change of the age of majority, when did it change, and was the age reduced or increased? This is something I have never gotten straight. Thank you, Marilyn Stroh Dear Marilyn, I think we need to distinguish here between "age of majority"--the age at which a person attains full legal rights, particularly civil and political rights--and the "age of capacity"--the age at which a person is legally capable of taking on certain responsibilities such as agreeing to a contract, marriage, executing a will, paying taxes, or serving as a chainbearer. "Age of majority" was 21 years in North Carolina and elsewhere until 1971 when the Twenty-sixth Amendment lowered the national legal voting age to 18. It is still defined as 21 in many states for other privileges. "Age of capacity" in North Carolina was 16 until it was changed in 1784 to age 21. Therefore many of the grants of confiscated Loyalist property were made to "minors" before 1784. We could all use the guidance of someone better acquainted with North Carolina statutes on this and other legal issues. Carey Thanks Carey for this useful information. Carla Tate _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

>From William Dollarhide, an expert on land records, at http://www.dollarhide.com/family/histone.htm "A sworn chain carrier was selected as an assistant in the legal survey because of his knowledge of existing survey lines. He was usually a teenage son of an adjoining land owner." Other sources indicate that chain carriers were sworn (you will see SCC in some deed extracts for sworn chain carrier). >From http://www.surveysinc.com/history/history_4.html "Chain carrier - An assistant to the surveyor, the chain carriers moved the surveying chain from one location to another under the direction of the surveyor. This was a position of some responsibility, and the chain carriers took an oath as "sworn chain carriers" that they would do their job properly." Since persons were frequently related to those that lived next door to them, if the above is true, then the sworn chain carrier would indeed be a relative. Of course there would have to be some exceptions to this (what if there were no male relatives old enough to be a sworn chain carrier?). Carla Tate _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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[Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, Orange Co. NC, 28 Nov 1821] [p.1, transcribed by Mark Murphy, 12 Oct 2001] ***** HILLSBOROUGH RECORDER. Vol. II WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1821 No. 94 ***** FOR SALE. A Surveying Compass and Chain, of good quality. Inquire at this office. October 3. 86-3t ***** LANDS AND NEGROES FOR SALE. WISHING to settle my affairs and apply myself exclusively to the business of my profession, I will expose to public sale at my Mills on Haw River, on the 11th day of December next, unless sooner disposed of at private sale, the following tracts of Land, to wit.- The Lands on which I live, including my Mills, containing about 1660 acres. A tract of 700 acres, lying in the Hawfields, adjoining the lands of Richard Christmas, Alexander Allen and others, having on it convenient out-houses and an excellent dwelling house with ten commodious rooms. A tract situate in Rockingham county, and called and known by the name of Lenox Castle; containing about 1650 acres. A tract adjoining the town of Haywood, in Chatham county, containing about 270 acres. Also, sundry lots in the town of Haywood. Also, between 30 and 40 Negroes, and other property, which some time since I conveyed to James Webb and David Yarbrough, esqrs. of Hillsborough, to secure certain debts which I owed. The above property will be sold with the assent and on behalf of the said Trustees, on a credit of one and two years, the purchase money bearing interest, and the purchasers giving bond with security for the same. A.D. MURPHEY. Oct. 30, 1821 93-tds --- AT the same time and place will also be offered for sale My Plantation in the Hawfields, containing about 800 acres, on a credit of one, two, three, and four years, or for notes negotiable at bank on accommodation. On this plantation has been cleared within the last three or four years, a sufficient quantity of fresh land to raise four or five hundred barrels of corn. Samuel Strudwick. Orange Co. Nov. 20, 1821. 93- ***** NOTICE. THE business which has heretofore existed between the subscribers, under the firm of JOHN VAN HOOK & Co., was on the 7th instant dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to the said concern, are requested to call and settle their accounts with Messrs Thomas Clancy & Co. who are authorized to adjust all the business of said concern. John Van Hook, James Child, Thomas Clancy. November 13, 1821. 92- ***** NOTICE. THE NEGROES belonging to the heirs of the late Wm. F. Strudwick, will be hired at the Market-House in Hillsborough, on the 28th of December next. All persons concerned will take notice that they must be delivered on that day before 12 o'clock, well clothed with a blanket, hat, shoes, and warm outside clothes. J. Webb, Guardian. Nov. 13, 1821. 92-7w ***** NOTICE. THE subscriber has just repaired his Grist-mill, Saw-mill and Cotton Machine, and has them in full operation, where he will keep on hand, for sale, flour, cotton, plank and lumber- Also, wishes to purchase a quantity of WHEAT. Thomas W. Holden. Enoe, Orange co. Nov. 13, 1821. 92-3w ***** SADDLERY. ALEXANDER & HARRISON have on hand a large assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Harness, Wagon Gears, Collars, and every thing in their line, which is offered on very moderate terms for cash, grain or pork. Their shop is on Queen street, over Dr. Webb's medicine shop. November 14, 1821. 92- ***** State of North Carolina. WAKE COUNTY. In Equity.- In the matter of Thomas Cobbs and others. PURSUANT to a decree of the honorable Court of Equity, for the county and stat aforesaid, I shall expose to sale on Monday the third day of December next, the house and lot in the city of Raleigh, known by the name of the Union Tavern, now operated by Mrs. Sarah Jeter, and formerly by capt. William Scott, situated on Fayetteville street, near the court-house. A credit of one, two and three years will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, negotiable and payable at either of the banks in this place. John S. Ellis, C&M.E. Raleigh, October 10, 1821 88-6w ***** FOR SALE, A second hand Backgammon Board. Inquire at this Office. May 16 86- [end of excerpts]

[Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, Orange Co. NC, 21 Nov 1821] [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 12 Oct 2001] ***** HILLSBOROUGH, Wednesday, November 21, ***** Mail Robbery.- The case of Thomas Haswell, deputy postmaster at Louisburg, who was indicted for breaking open the mail and purloining letters therefrom, some containing money, and some notes, on Wednesday last came on for trial. It occupied nearly six hours, and almost the whole of that time was taken up in the examination of testimony. Mr. Devereux and Thomas Ruffin, Esq. were of counsel for the United States, and Mssrs. Seawell, Gaston and Mordecai defended the prisoner. The facts charged in the indictment were so clearly proved, that the counsel on each side deemed it entirely unnecessary to offer any argument, or submit any remarks in the case. The chief justice simply instructed the jury to read over the counts in the bill, and if the evidence proved him guilty of all, to return a verdict of guilty generally; if it proved him guilty of only a part of the counts, to find him guilty of those counts, and not guilty of the balance; and if they should be of the opinion that none of the counts in the indictment were sufficiently substantiated by the evidence, to return a general verdict of acquittal. The jury retired, and in about thirty minutes returned a verdict of guilty upon the first four counts, and not guilty upon the fifth.... The prisoner was remanded to jail, and his sentence suspended until the next term. Raleigh Star. ***** Premiums offered by the Rowan Agriculture Society for the Show of the Next Fall. A premium of ten dollars for the best Brill Pough for putting in cotton seed. Five dollars for the most approved two-horse Plough; and the like sum for the most approved one-horse Plough- both to be constructed on the Dagon principle. Five dollars will be awarded for the best pair of woollen Blankets... Five dollars for the most elegant counterpane, and four dollars for the next best... The next annual show will take place in the month of November, of which due notice will be given. JOHN BEARD, Jr. Sec'y. ***** The Methodists.- The total number of the members of this society is given at 523,603- of whom 231,146 are under the charge of the American, and 242,459 under that of the British conferences. The whole amount of preachers is 1,930, viz: in Great Britain 70, Ireland 123, foreign stations 128, in the American conferences 977. The first American conference was held in 1773, where there were only 10 preachers and 1,160 members. ***** DIED, In this county a few days ago, Mrs. ELIZABETH HOLT, consort of captain William Holt. She has left a large family of small children and numerous relatives to lament their loss. ***** TO SUBSCRIBERS. We would beg leave to inform those of our subscribers who are in arrears for the Hillsborough Recorder, that we must have money. In commencing this establishment and continuing it for near two years, we have incurred considerable expense, for the reimbursement of which we must look to our subscribers. A little reflection will show them the necessity of a compliance, a punctual compliance, with our terms. The payment of one dollar and a half every six months from our subscribers would scarcely be felt by them, whilst it would enable us to deal justly with all men, and proceed with additional alacrity in the prosecution of our duties. But instead of this punctual payment, we have on our list many subscribers who have been in arrears for six and twelve months, nay, many who have not yet paid us anything. Could we induce them to reflect a little, we should not in vain appeal to their justice, to their liberality; and to this important particular we must beg their attention. It is a matter so self-evident, that it is needless to repeat to them that we must have money- "PEACEABLY IF WE CAN- BUT FORCIBLY IF WE MUST!" ***** LANDS AND NEGROES FOR SALE. WISHING to settle my affairs and apply myself exclusively to the business of my profession, I will expose to public sale at my Mills on Haw River, on the 11th day of December next, unless sooner disposed of at private sale, the following tracts of Land, to wit.- The Lands on which I live, including my Mills, containing about 1660 acres. A tract of 700 acres, lying in the Hawfields, adjoining the lands of Richard Christmas, Alexander Allen and others, having on it convenient out-houses and an excellent dwelling house with ten commodious rooms. A tract situate in Rockingham county, and called and known by the name of Lenox Castle; containing about 1650 acres. A tract adjoining the town of Haywood, in Chatham county, containing about 270 acres. Also, sundry lots in the town of Haywood. Also, between 30 and 40 Negroes, and other property, which some time since I conveyed to James Webb and David Yarbrough, esqrs. of Hillsborough, to secure certain debts which I owed. The above property will be sold with the assent and on behalf of the said Trustees, on a credit of one and two years, the purchase money bearing interest, and the purchasers giving bond with security for the same. A.D. MURPHEY. Oct. 30, 1821 93-tds --- AT the same time and place will also be offered for sale My Plantation in the Hawfields, containing about 800 acres, on a credit of one, two, three, and four years, or for notes negotiable at bank on accommodation. On this plantation has been cleared within the last three or four years, a sufficient quantity of fresh land to raise four or five hundred barrels of corn. Samuel Strudwick. Orange Co. Nov. 20, 1821. 93- ***** MRS. BIGELOW RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public, that she has lately received from Petersburg a complete assortment of STRAW BONNETS, Straw Trimmings and Bands, fashionable Ribbons and Band Boxes. She has also on hand a variety of SILK BONNETS, and will make to order to suit customers at short notice. All of which she offers for sale at the lowest prices, at the store formerly occupied by Wm. Huntington. November 9, 1821. 93-3w ***** NOTICE. THE subscriber being authorized to settle the accounts of the late firm of THOMAS & JOHN FADDIS, requests all persons indebted to said firm, to come forward and settle their accounts without delay. Stephen Moore. November 20, 1821. 93w. [end of excerpt]

Here's some more. More at the Project website. Eventually will be scanned as images. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Feel free to share, of course. -Mark [Extract of Franklin Co. Court Minutes, years 1808-1810] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 14 Oct 2001] Minutes of March Court 1808 ----- Ordered that Demetrius Young constable of the Grand Jury be allowed forty shillings for his attendance at this Term- and that the Collector pay the same the allowed ----- A Deed from James Murry Excr&c. to Abram. McLamore was proved by the oath of Lewis Webb, & on M.O.R.- ----- A Deed from Hardy Hunt to John Mills was provd by the oath of Lewis Webb & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Claiborn Cook be appointed Guardn. to James Bowers, a lunatic, son of Phil Bowers decd. who entered into Bond in the sum of five hundred pounds with Thomas Yarbrough & David Bowers his Securities- ----- No 43 State vs. Negroe Dick} Charge for Burlary & House breakfast} Jury Sworn & charged. Same as in no 35- who find the Defendant not Guilty Of the Burglary as Charg'd in the first Count but find him Guilty of the Larceny as Charg'd in the second Count of the Bill- The Court adjudge that the Defendant receive thirty nine lashes, will Said on, upon his bare back that he branded with a red hot iron on the right cheek with the letter R &on the left Cheek with the letter T and that the Sherriff carry his Judgement into execution on Saturday next between the Hours of twelve & two oclock and that the said dick stand committed till all costs are paid- ----- Ordered that James Milner be allowed Two Hundred & Seventy five pounds for rebuilding &c the Goal of this County & that the Collector pay the same and be allowed in his Settlement of the County Tax. The CommiSsrs. appointed to let the rebuilding thereof having exhibited a receipt in favour of the undertaker ----- [end of page] Minutes of June Court 1808 ----- No 33 Wm. Bowden aSsence&c vs. Jno. F. Foster} Debt- same Jury as in No. 29, who find the Bond to be the act & deed of the Defendant, that there are no payment nor set offs, that the Virginia money therein mentioned is of the value of L35"5'4" and aSseSs the pltffs damages L9"10"s & costs- ----- No 34 John E. Denson admr&c of Drury[?] Jones decd. vs. Person Sledge & Benj Sherrod} Debt- Same Jury as in No 29 who find that there are no payments or set offs, that the Virg. Money in the Bond mentioned is of the Value of L34"1"10. and aSseSs the pltffs damages to L1"10" 9 & costs. ----- No. 47 David & Jas. Haliday &Co aSsinus&c[?] vs. Nicholas Murphey Junr} Covt. Same Jury as in No. 29 who find that there are no payments or Set offs [the following is scratched out- That the dollars in the Bond mentioned are of the Value of L14"? and aSsess the pltffs] damages to L120"8" & costs. ----- No.53 Matthew Dickinson aSsn.&c vs. Jas. C. Jones} Debt. Same Jury as in No. 29 who find the dollars in the Bond mentioned to be of the Value of L102"112 and aSseSs the pltffs damage to L3"0"0 & costs- ----- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1809 ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed Jurors to attend next Superior Court to wit, William Ransom, Person Sledge, Benjamin Ingram, Altha Thomas, Cordy Ferrell, Frances Taylor, Brillam [or Brittain] Harris, Benjamin Waddel, Benjamin DoSsey, Mills Robbins, Benjamin Sherrod, James Collins Jr, Jonathan Done[?], John Perry (Shick) William Leonard, James Harris, Nathaniel Macon, Stephen Pearce, Edward Finch, Phillip Pearce, BraSsell Strickland, John Harris, Charles A Hill, William Williams (Bl) Samuel Taylor, John Hudson, James Murfree, Henry Baker Jr, Jackson Lile, Eppes Moody, & that the Sheriff summon them accordingly- ----- Ordered that Thomas King[?] be appointed Constable in &for the County of Franklin for one year who entered into Bond according to Law, with Joel King & Nathan Patterson his Securities. ----- No. 7 Joseph M. Myers vs. William Arrington} Debt. Jury charged to wit, Jno. Person, Joseph Smith, Turner Bobbett, Sion Kimball, Joel Sledge, John Webb, Howell Underwood, Archibald Yarbrough, Willis Boon, Joshua Jones, Atkins Nicholson, John Walkins who find that there are no payment or set off that the Virginia money declared upon is of the value of L360"1"8 and aSsess the pltffs damages to L66.8"6 &costs- ----- John E. Denson Sheriff acknowledged a deed to Jordan Thomas &on M.O.R. ----- George Tunstall acknowledged a deed to William Moore & on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from James Carlile to Jordan Thomas was proved by the oath of Jeremiah DoSsey &on M.O.R. ----- Nathaniel Hunt acknowledged a Deed to Sampson Wiggins & on M.O.R. ----- Jonathan Davis acknow a Deed to James Farver[or Tanner] & on M.O.R. ----- Eppes Moody acknowledged a Deed to William Moore and on M.O.R.- ----- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1810 ----- A Deed from Elisha Collins to parker Murphy was proved by the oath of JeSsee Person and on M.O.R. ----- A Bill of Sale from Peter Knight to John Tansil was proved by the oath of Benjamin Brickell Esqr. and on M.O.R. ----- A Bill of Sale from Patsey Hackley to Joshua Perry was proved by the oath of Richard Hale[or Hall] and on M.O.R. ----- Orderd that Jeremiah Portes be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Benjamin Williams and that he keep the same in repair with the usual hands ----- Orderd that Jordan Hill, Joel King and Nathan Patterson examine and audit the accounts of Presley C. Person County Trustee and report &c ----- A Deed from Richard Jones to Jordan Denson was proved by the Oath of Giden Glenn Esqr. and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from William Gill and Polly his wife to Nathaniel Nicholson was exhibited, and the said Polly being a feme[or firm] covert [or cosert] being privily examined according to Law, and the deed being also duly acknowledged by the said William Gill & Polly his wife & is on M.O.R. ----- Orderd that Joel Rivers, Josiah Thomas and Richard Hill be commiSsioners to let the building a bridge aCroSs Sandy Creek at BaSses and report ----- Orderd that Richard Hill (DB) Charles Gant and John [sic] be appointed commiSsioners to let the building a bridge acroSs Red Bud near Sill's Mill and report &c ----- Court adjourned till tomorrow 9 oclock ----- Wednesday morning Court met according to adjournment, present- William Lancaster, Francis Pugh & Benja. Brickell Esquires ----- Jeremiah Perry (ridge) vs. John Hall} On motion Judgement is granted against the defendant for L70"5"1 and costs being monies paid by the said as security for the defendant. ----- The account of Joel Rivers Executor&c of Thomas Butler decd was exhibited being examined by the commiSsioners appointed for that purpose &on M.O.R. ----- No. 25 Lewis Bond vs. Anlington[?] Richardson & others} Covt. Jury charged ,to wit, Sampson Wiggins, Matthew Medlin, John Pippin, Allin Hines, Benjamin Hunt, John Babb, Ebin Nelms, George Tunstall, Michael Ely, James Yarbrough, William Connelly and John Douglas, who find all the iSsues in favour of the plaintiff and aSseSs his damages to L103"13"1 and costs. ----- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1810 ----- 36 FiSs.iSsd.[?]William Person v.s Charles A Hill} James J. Hill and Green Hill ackd. Themselves security for stay of Execution agreeable to last Suspension Law. ----- Ordered that William Brickell be appointed overseer of the road from the crooked sourwoods[?] to the town line near Doct. Verrells and and [sic] that he keep the same in repair with the hands of Nicholas Long and his own ----- Ordered that Henry Arrington and Micajah Bridges to whom were bound Thomas Batchellor and Peyton Batchellor Orphans &c be rebound from their Covenant or Indentures with the court ----- No. 17 FiSs.iSsd.[?] William Connelly vs. William Thomas} Edward Lansil and James J. Hill ackd. themselves Security for the stay of the Execution in the Case agreeable to Law for the suspension &c. ----- 18 FiSs.iSsd.[?] Same vs. Same} Same secuty. and stay as in No.17 above ----- ISs'd Ordered that Charles Debnam be allowed forty shillings for 4 days attendance as the constable of the grand Jury and that &c ----- iSsd Ordered that Jordan Denson be allowed Forty shillings for four days attendance as Constable of the Court and that &c. ----- A Receipt from Beverly Daniel by his agent Robert H. Jones to Archibald Davis, was proved by the oath of John E. Denson & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Michael Eley's hands work under him as overseer of the Road ----- Ordered that Robert A. Wynne be appointed overseer of the Road in room of William Thomas and that he keep the same in repair with the usual hands & the hands of Nicholas Murphey. ----- [end of page] Minutes fo March Court 1810 ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed Jurors to next Court to Wit. Lugan Johnson Spell Monger Joseph Smith William Haywood James Maxwell John Stone Nicholas Murphey William Ransom Jacob Jones Amos Jones John Hays John Jackson Elias Carr Ephraim Conyers Benjamin Bridges snr Richard Hill (DB) Charles Bennett Joshua Perry William B. Bridges William Johnson Samuel Taylor Josiah Thomas Francis Taylor Josiah Jackson Brittain Harris William May James Hester John Cook Robert Jones John Webb Titus Edwards William Jones Phil. Pearce Jubal Upchurch John Harris James C. Jones James Baker Benjamin Sherrod Solomon Perry William Freeman Daniel Harris And that the Sheriff summon them accordingly. ----- A Deed from John Thomas to Robert H. Wynne was proved by the Oath of Jordan Thomas & on M.O.R. ----- Court adjourned till Court in Course R. Tennir[?] J.P. Benj. F. Hawkins JP James Strother JP GHill CC.[?] [end of page] 12 Minutes of June Court 1810 ----- ISsued Ordered that he Sheriff summon a Jury to view and reinstate if they think proper the old Road from William Williams by Benjamin Perrys Mill to the County lines near Nelm's old place and report to next court ----- ISsued Ordered that John Hays junr Miles Hicks John Perry (thicket) William Gill and William Waddell be appointed patrolers in Captain Perrys district for one year ----- ISsued Ordered that JoseSs Bledsoe William Woodard Nicholas Murphey, Richard Hall and Aron Bledsoe be appointed patrolers for Captain Ingrams district for one year- ----- ISsued Ordered that Marmaduke N. Jeffreys Henry Benton and Benjamin Sherrod be appointed patrolers for Captain Cooks district for one year ----- ISsued Ordered that John Douglas be appointed overseer of the stage Road in the room Young Dickerson and that he keep the same in repair with the usual hands ISsued Ordered that Jones Fuller be appointed overseer of the Road leading from his house to Louisburg as far as Mos. Stunts path and that he keep the same in repair with the hands of William CleSson[?] Lemuel Elliot William Jean William Searcy, Joseph Hilton and his own ----- ISsued On motion of the attorney for the State, Ordered that notice iSsue to Edward Ransom commanding him to appear at the next court, and show cause if any be hath, wherefore John Coley an apprentice bound to him by this Court, shall not be removed from his service for mal-treatment [end of page]

Direct-Line software is focued on software (Deed Mapper) for platting out land, etc and has interesting references and info on land, transfers, terms, definitions, what it all means, etc. It's certainly helpful to understand the entire system, as well as the lingo of the day before platting land. http://www.ultranet.com/~deeds/landref.htm As far as I have always understood it from NC reference books, the chain carriers were not necessarily related, it was a possition of responsibility and an oath had to be taken to be a chain carrier. I'm sure the site above will edify those who are interested.

Hot off the press. I have a new moniker for my "Funny Names List" (you'll see below- no question about the spelling, its a gas). I don't mean Vines Turner or Gutchburt Ferrell either, they're already on the list. Visit the Project at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Support free web genealogy by clicking on the banners occassionally also. -Mark Murphy [Excerpts of Franklin Co. Court Minutes, years 1806-1807] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 4 Oct 2001] 12. Minutes of March Court 1806 ----- Odered[sic] that James Cheves be appointed Guardn. to Rhody Stallings orphans of Josiah Stallings decd. who entered into Bond in the Sum Two Hundred and fifty pounds with Elisha Stallings and John Alford Junr. his Scty- ----- The commiSsioners appointed to divide the Lands belonging to the estate Josiah Stallings decd. exhibited the said division and report to next court &S.o[?] ----- Ordered that the County Tax for the year 1805 be 2/6 on each poll & ten pence on each Hundred Acres of Land ----- Ordered that James Seawell & William Green Esqrs be appointed to enquire into the receipts & disbursements of the County & report to next court ----- The commiSsioners who were appointed to audit the accts. of William Methite[?] Excrs of Phillip Methite[?] decd. exhibited said acct & report and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from William Sanders to James Spivey was provd by the oath of William Harrison and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Edwd. Morris to JeSsee Kitchen was proved by the oath of Josiah Murphey and on M.O.R. ----- Randolph Gordan acknowledged a Bill of Sale to Abner Gupton and on M.O.R. ----- A deed from Gutchburt Ferrell to Joseph Young was proved by the oath of James Ferrell & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Mills Robbens be appointed overseer of the road from his house to Majr. Wm. Williams and that he keep the same in repair with the usual Hands. ----- [end of page] 21. Minutes of June Court 1806 ----- A deed from Young Woodard & Thomas Purcey[?] to William Sanders was acknowledged by William Woodard att. in fact for the said Young & Thomas and on M.O.R. ----- A deed from Robert Jones to John Pinnell was proved by the oath of William Woodard and on M.O.R. ----- A deed from William Ferrell to Joshua Perry was exhibited & proved by the oath of Daniel Harris and on M.O.R. ----- No.8 John Alford vs. Goodrich Alford & Josiah Jackson} appt. Jury Charg'd to wit, George Murphey, Young McLanour[?], Duke W. Davis, William Leonard, James Hester, Wm. Dunn, Stephen Pierce, Thomas Stokes, Wm. Collins, MoSes Neal, JeSsee Pritchard and Lark Fox. who find the Bond paid ----- Nelson Dunson Esqr. fild a bond of indemnity for Bastardy- signd by Frederick Leonard & Wm Ward ----- Court adjourned to morrow morning 9 oclock ----- Wednesday morning court met according to adjournment, Present, John Norwood, Jeremiah Perry, & James Seawell Esquires ----- No. 21 Pleasant H. Walker v. Henry Hill} Cout. Jury charg'd 'to wit' George Murphey, Young McLamore, Duke W. Davis, MoSes Neal, Wm. Leonard, Elsen Nelms, Althea[?] Thomas, James Hester, Thos. Stokes, William Collins, Amos Jones & JeSsee Pritchard. who find the Defnt has not performd his covenant & aSseSs the pltff damages to L 53 and costs appl prayed for Deft. which is granted ----- [end of page] 22. Minutes of June Court 1806 ----- No. 42 Joshua Perry vs. William B. Hill} Debts. Jury Charg'd 'to wit' George Murphey, Young McLamore, Duke W. Davis, MoSes Neal, Wm Leonard, Elsen Nelms, Alth. Thomas, James Hester, Tho. Stokes, Wm Collins, Amos Jones, & JeSsee Pritchard- who find the bond to be the act and deed of the Defnt. that there are no payment or set off- that the dollars therein mentioned are of the value of L 92.10.0 & aSseSs the Pltffs damages to L 2"15- & costs ----- No. 46. James Milner adm.&c of Thos[?] Brickell vs. Wm. Brickell & Henry Hill} Debt. same jury as in no 42 who find that there are paymt on the 12th Septr 1804 of L 68.12 That the residue of L76"11"5 1/4 is unpaid And aSseSs the Pltffs damages to L 8"0"8 1/2 & costs- Cr. this judgt. by L 38"7"2 being the amount of James Milners Bond payable to the Deft. William Bon-fied- ----- No. 48 Johnson & Falconer vs. Thomas M. Sturdivent} Case- Same Jury as in no 42 who aSseSs the pltffs damages to L 9"6"19- & costs- ----- No. 51 Millington Richardson vs. John Parker} Case- Same Jury as in No 42. who find that the Defnt. did aSsume within three years, that there are no payments or set off & aSseSs the pltffs damages to L 56"11. & costs. ----- Ordered tht Monford Wilhite[?] be appointed const. for Franklin County for one year, who entered into Bond according to Law, with Young Wilhite & Gabrel Wilhite his securities- ----- [end of page] 23. Minutes of June Court 1806 ----- Ordered that Frances Pugh Eppes[?] Moody & Wm. Plummer Audit the acct of William Woodard Guardn. to Peter Dirofsit[?DurSset] and report to next Court- ----- No. 52 Michael Collins vs. John Hunter} Covt.[?] Jury charg'd 'to wit' George Murphey, Young McLamore, Duke W. Davis, MoSes Neal, Wm Leonard, Elsen Nelms, Altha. Thomas, James Hester, Tho. Stokes, William Collins, Amos Jones, & Lark Fox- who find the Bond to be the act & deed of the Defnt. that that[sic] there are no payments or set off that the dollars therein mentioned are of the value of L55 and "0 and aSseSs the pltffs damages to L 4"8" & costs- ----- No. 53 Stephen Outerbridge vs. Aron Devaney} Covt. Jury chargd 'to wit' same as in no 52- who find that there are no payments or set off & aSseSs the Pltffs damages to L 46"10"2" & costs ----- No. 34 James C. Jones vs. Robt. Hightower} Debt same Jury as in no. 52 (John J. Thomas in the room of DW Davis) who find that there are no payments or Set off and aSseSs the pltffs damages to L 9"1"7" & costs principal L 181"10"- ----- No. 54 Stephen Outerbridge vs. Young Dickerson & Aron Devaney} Debt- Same Jury as in no. 34 who find that there are no payments or set offs- that the dollars in the penalty of Bond Mentioned are of the value of L 77"2.- that of the conditions of the Value of L 38"12. & aSseSs sd. damages & costs- ----- [end of page] Minutes of June Court 1806 ----- Bledsoes- District- Joshua Perry Esqr. Perrys Dist.- William Green Esqr. Jordans Dist.- James Seawell Esqr. Moodys Dist.- John Foster Esqr. Hunts Dist.- Thomas Laneer Esqr. ----- Ordered that Henry Goodloe, MoSes Winston, Joseph Cooke, Jeremiah Perry (RHC[?]) John Perry (Speckle) Ambrose Wilhite, William MoSes, Joseph Young, James Young (Blk[?]), Stephen Young, Nathan Mullins, Thomas Broom, John Alford Junr. Thomas Gay, Allen Hines, Vines Turner, John Mitchell, Robert Jones, Drury Murphery, JeSsee Coppage, William Kirby, Richard Hill (G), Frederick Leonard, Benjamin Ingram, William Ransom, Elias Carr, Robert Cooper, Malachi Nicholson, Joel Sledge, John Perry (thick), JeSsee Gordon, Seth Jordan, William Moore, MoSes Overton, Abner Gupton, John Stallings, and William Bowden be appointed and Summoned to attend at next Court as Jurors ----- Ordered that Delworth Sledge a minor about fifteen years of age be bound to William Hawks untill he arrive to Lawfull age, to be Learned to read & write, and the carpenters trade ----- Ordered that the order of December Court appointing CommiSsioners to divide the Estate of Bennett Hill decd. and to allott Sterling Wheaton in right of his wife Lainai herd proportionable share of the Estate of said decedent be renewed, and that the daid CommiSsioner report to next court- ----- [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1806 ----- Ordered that administration upon the Estate of John Bird decd. be granted to Michael Eley, James Bird who is legally intitled to relinquishing his favour who entered into Bond in the Sum of Two thousand pounds with John Foster & Thomas Laneer hsi Secty. ----- The last will & testament of Joseph Fletcher decd was exhibited & proved by the oath of Epps Moody and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Henry Hunt to Samuel Taylor was proved by the oath of James Harrison & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Benjamin Hunt admr. of Solomon Batchelor sell that part of the personal Estate of Said decedent remaining unsold- ----- John Foster Esqr. returned a list of Taxable property in Capt. Moodys dist. for 1806- ----- Court adjourned till tomorrow 9 oclock. ----- Thursday morning Court met according to adjourment[sic]. Presant Thomas Sherrod, Wm Green & John Foster Esqrs- ----- Elias Carr & MoSes Winston who were find as dilenquent Jurors were released from their fine for reasons shown to the court.- ----- No. 4. State vs. Sam T Hill} Inst. AB- Jury sworn to wit- John Perry (thicket) William Moore, John Perry (specle) Thomas Broom, Abner Gupton, Nathaniel Mullins, Joseph Young, Fredk. Leonard, MoSes Winston, Robert Jones, Drury Murphey, JeSsee Coppage who find the Defnt. Guilty- ----- [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1806 ----- No. 30 John Hunter vs. Enos N Bird} Appl. Same Jury as in no. 26- who find all the iSsues in favour Of the Pltff and aSseSs his damages to L 20"10"0" & costs- upon motion Judgement is entered up agains[sic] the principal & his Securitys ----- A List of Taxable property in Capt. Sherrods Dist. for 1806 was returned by John Hunt Esq ----- Ordered that William Harrison who was find as a delinqunt Juror at his term be exhonerated therefrom for Reason Shown- ----- Abel & John Douglas Excr&c of James Smith decd. returned an accot. of Sales & Inventory of the Estate of said decedent on oath & on M.O.R. ----- No. 31. William Hays Junr vs. John Hale} Appl. -Jury charg'd to wit, Joel Sledge, Robert Jones, James Boon Jnr., Bennett Duke, Parker Murphey, William Leonard, Isham Fox, William Thomas, Benjamin Bell, Nathaniel Hunt, Daniel Edwards, & JeSsee Kitchen- who find all the iSsues in favour of the pltff and aSseSs his Damages to L 18"19"3 1/2 &costs motion for ne Tryal- which was granted- ----- A list of Taxable property in Willis Webbs Dist for 1806 was returned & fild- ----- Joshua Perry Esqr returned a list of Taxable property for Capt. Bledsoes Dist. for 1806- ----- William Woodard late Guardn. to John DeroSsen[?] exhibited his acct. with the report thereon which is confirmed by the Court & on M.O.R. ----- [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1807 ----- No 80 John Norwood Excr&c[?] vs. James J. Hill & Henry Thomas} Debt Jury charg'd ,to wit, Lewis Boon, Saml Taylor, Williamson Harris, John Douglas, Loe Jackson, Durham Hill, Vincent Sanders, Jno Bartholomew, Micajah Bridges, William Johnson, Robt. Hill, JeSsee Kitchen, who aSseSs the Pltff damages to 6c&6c costs- ----- No 81 Wm Gant vs James J Hill} Debt. Same Jury as in No 80 who find that there are no paymt. or set off that the Virg Money in the Bond mentioned is of the value of L 39"" and aSseSs the Pltff damages to L 1"16" &costs- ----- No 84 Bedinent[?] & Hibbell vs. Richard Tunstall} Case- Same Jury as in no 80 who find the Defnt. did ASsume & that within three years- that there are no Set offs and aSseSs the pltffs damages to L39"15"4 &costs- ----- No 86 William Gant vs. Richd. Tunstall} Debt. Same Jury as in no 80 who find the Bond to be the act & deed of the Defnt. That there is no payment or Set offs, that the Virg Money therein mentioned is of the value of L 35"12'4 & aSseSs the Pltffs damages to L1"4"10 & costs ----- No 90 William Ak[?] Falconer vs. Nicholas Murphey Jun.} Covt. Same Jury as in no 80 who aSsess the Pltffs damages to L87" &costs. ----- [end of page] 66. Minutes of September Court 1807. ----- No. 92 John Fart aSsence&c[?] vs. William Verrell} Debt- Same Jury as in no 80. who find the Bond to be the act and Deed of the Defendant that the dollars therein mentioned are of the value of L60" that there was a payment on the 11th Dec 1805 of Twenty dollars of the Value of L10" that the residue of "53"12" is is [sic] unpaid and aSseSs the Pltffs damages to L5"6" &costs- ----- No 91 Joel King &Co vs William Verrell} Covt. Same Jury as in no 80 who aSseSs the Pltffs damages to L35"8"6 1/2- &costs- ----- Ordered that the Sherriff Summon a Jury to warn, and lay off if they deem it neceSsary a road from the end of Chavis'es road near Yarbroughs the most direct &convenient way to into the Sims's Ford road, near James Sherrods & report &C- ----- A Deed from Elias Stallings to William May was proved by the oath of Elisha Stallings & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Sion Kimball, Aktins Nicholson, Athanatius Thomas, Ambrose Wilhite, James Jones, Lark Fox, William Trulove, Kintchen Freman, James Spivey, Edward Cooley, Obadiah Strickland, Henry Williams, Jubal Upchurch, John Allen Hines, Cullon Jones, Sion Upchurch, Isham [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1807 ----- Ordered that Demetrius Young be permitted to renew his Bond as Const. who entered into Bond accordingly & gamve Nathan Mullins & Stephen Cooley his Securites- ----- Ordered that Atkins Nicholson admr.&c of John Nicholson decd. sell the personal &perishable Estate of his intestate, at nine months Credit and report to next Court- ----- Court adjourned till tomorrow 10 oclock ----- Saturday Morning Court met according to adjournment- Present Thomas Sherrod, John Foster, &James J Hill Esquires- ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed to attend as Jurors at the next Superior Court to be held for the County of Franklin on the second Monday after the fourth Monday in Sept. Instant (to wit) Nicholas Murphey, Archibald Yarbrough, Charles Bennett, Wm. Jones, John Barnes, Abner Gupton, James Sherrod, Bartholomew Fuller, Ruben Stallings George Goswick, Joseph Cook, James Young (Blk), James House, Bery Morgan, Joshua Perry (CCk) Lark Fox, Nathal. Hunt, William Solomon, Allen Hines, Buckner Abernathy, Joel Terrell, Crafford Kearney, Vines Turner, Isaac Winston, John Thomas Snr. Wilson Denson, Joshua Perry and that the Sherriff summon them accordingly. ----- [end of page]

In transcribing late 1700s and early 1800s court records, I keep seeing the abbreviation after someone's name "Excr&c" . I know that Excr mean Executor of the estate of the deceased, but what does "&c" mean? I thought it meant "& costs" but that term is spelled out elsewhere when associated with a jury fine aSseSsment. Any thoughts? -Mark Murphy