Can someone explain why my ancestors property is under threat by the state? Rowan Co., NC. court of pleas & Quarter Sessions. BK 4 page 351 On 8-2-1783 among those cited to appear at November term last to " Shew cause under act of Assembly why their estates should not be confisticated ". Where at this court called and made default: Shadrick Eastip (also went to SW VA per RV ) , Will Roberts, Shadrick Roberts, Jno Roberts ( son of Edward ), Moses Roberts, Francis Roberts, and Cornellius Howard. Spelling and punctuation as shown. Thank you Roy "Buck" Roberts bransonbest@juno.com