[Extract of "Franklin Co. Court Minutes, 1785-1805", years 1786-1787] [Film/Roll 744/C.039.30001 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 14 May 2001] [p.] (21) Minutes of March Term 1786 Ordered that the following persons be summoned to serve next Court as Jurors. | to wit| Joshua Perry, John Pennell, Nicholas Murphy, Joshua Richards, Richard Jones, Jacob Waddle, Zack Dixon, Charles Cook, Herbert Hight, Joseph Lemon, Benjan. Perry, Richard Ransom, James Murphy /work out MoSes Stallion, John Gay, Thomas Nelms, JeSse Bird, James, Baker, William Freeman, John Richards, Ephraim Perry. Edward Freeman, David Jefferys, William Christmas, James Perry, Isaac Hudson, Willsby Self, Job Self, Sabon Smart & Hardy Hunt. ----- Ordered that James Jones list of Taxable property consisting of 125 Acres land & 1 pole be aded[sic] to the list for Christmas's District ----- Ordered that Richard Conyers's list of Taxable property consisting of 200 Acres of land and five polls be added to the list for Denby's District ----- Ordered the Administrator of Thomas Jones Deceased sale so much of the real estate arg[?] shall be sufficient to satisfy the debts due from the said Estate ----- Ordered that the Executors of William Denson deceast Sell the remaining part of the perishable estate of William Denson debt be so much thereof or shall be Sufficient to Satisfy the debts due from the same ----- Ordered that Thomas Porch and Orphan about 8 years in age be bound to Reubin Ransom till he grows[?] to lawfull age & that he learn him to read & write & the Planters busineSs ----- Ordered the following persons be a Jury to Lay of a road from Franklin Courthouse to the road heading from Granville Old Courthouse to Simmsford acroSs Linches Creek at the Old Crewvy[?] near Col Seawiles & Near Where a large path leaves the sd. Road directing to Thos Turpins. | to wit | Joseph Gill James Sonith Jur. James Murfy, James Smith Giles Bowen young Walimon[?] Will Richards Joshua Richards Charles Fry, James Huckaby John Mabry JeSse Mabry John Weaver Thomas Christmas & Shelston[?] Andrews, William Solomon[?] [end of page] (24) Minutes of June Court 1786 At a Court opened and held for the County of Franklin at the Courthouse in Lewisburgh the third Monday in June 1786. Present Henry Hill Benjamin Seawell and Thomas Arendell Esquires ----- Grand Jury |to wit| William Christmas foreman Joshua Richards, David Jeffreys, James Murphy, John Richards, Sabon Smart, MoSes Stallions, Edward[?] Freeman, Isaac Hudson, Charles Cook, Willby Self, William Freeman, Jacob Waddler, James Perry, John Gay, John Pinnell and Nicholas Mruphy. ----- On Oath of Osborne Jeffreys Esqr. that an Order of Court in his favour for thirty shillings for repairing the river bridge has been by him either lost or mislaid. Ordered therefore that the Clerks make of another order for the Same. ----- Ordered that John Robinson deceast Sale Clerk of Franklin County Court be allowed the sum of Twenty pounds species for his Extra services for the year 1785. ----- Ordered that Benjamin Seawell Esq. & late Sheriff of Franklin County be allowed the sum of Twenty pounds species for his Extra Services for the year 1783. ----- Ordered that administration on the Estate of Nelson[?] Pope deceast be granted to William Cook. he entered into Bond in the sum of Two[?] Hundred pounds with William Green Esquire his security ----- An Inventory of the estate of Joseph McWilliams[?] was returned on Oath by Wm. Green[stall?] Administrator M.O. Recorded [end of page] (30) Minutes of June Term 1786 No. 21 Alexar. M. Foster vs. Michael Denman} Debt Jury sworn as followeth. Joshua Perry Richd. Jones Herbert Hight Benjamin Perry Richd. Ransom Thomas Nelms JeSse Bird James Baker Ephraim Perry, Zack Dixon Job Self & William Perry who find for the plaintiff and aSseSs his Damage to L 11" 10" & Courts. ----- Richard Conyers vs Ezl Abbott & others}Cov.ts[?] Jury as follows |to wit| Joshua Perry, Richd. Jones, Herbt. Hight, Richd. Ransom, Benjamin Perry, John Thomas, JeSse Bird, James Baker, Ephraim Perry Zack Dixon. Job Self & Wm. Perry who find for the plaintiff and aSseSs his Damage to L19"14"4. & courts. ----- Account of Sale of James Mayho dect. Estate was returned by Robt. Hight D. Sheriff under Ro Jones Esqr. who was Allowed two & half PeCent for his commiSsion. ----- Account of Sale of the Estate of Thomas Saunders dect. was returned by Robt. Hight D. Sheriff under Ro. Jones Esqr. who was allowed two & half PeCent for his commiSsions. ----- Ordered that Reubin Ransom be allowed Twenty four shillings species for his attendence as Constable on the Grand Jury and that the Cottuton[?] pay the Same out of the County Lea[?]. ----- Then Court adjourned till tomorrow morning Ten oclock- Thursday morning Court met according to ajournment present Henry Hill Benjamin Seawell & Thomas Arrendell Esquires ----- A Deed from Edward Searbrough[?] to John Johnson was proved by the Oath of Nicholas Murfie M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Grace Barnes to John Johnson was proved by the Oath of Nicholas Murfie M. O. Recd. [end of page] (31) Minutes of June Term 1786 A Deed from Arthur Dunley[?] to John Johnson was proved by the Oath of Nicholas Murfie M.O. Rd [?] ----- No. 27 Willis[?] Jones vs. Robert Hightower} Debt. Jury sworn as follows |to wit| Joshua Perry, Richd. Jones, Herbert Hight Benjamin Perry, Richard Ransom, John Thomas JeSse Bird James Baker Ephraim Perry, Zackr. Dixon, Job Self & Doctor Collier. who find for the plaintiff & aSseSs his Damage to L 69"61- & courts. The Defendant prayed an appeal Which was granted, on his performing the requisites of the Law. ----- No. 24 Gatewell Milner v Jobe[?] Bowers[?] } Same, Jurors as in No. 27, Sworn find for the plaintiff and aSseSs his Damage to eight pounds five shillings & one penny species & courts ----- No. 28 Robert NorriSs vs Alexander Frazier} Judgement conferd. to the Defendant for L10 Bill. & court ----- No. 29 Jonah[or Sarah] Tubb[?] vs George[?] TeSsie[?]} Debt. Same Jurors as in No. 24 Sworn. Who finds for the plaintiff and aSseSs his Damage to L5"10. & courts ----- No. 30 Samuel Walker v [??] Hancock} Debt. Same Jury Sworn as in No. 29 who find for the plaintiff and aSseSs his damage to L65 3.4 Courts- ----- [from here to end of page is all difficult to read with questionable word spellings] No. 31 Grodoram Davis Lened vs Henry Pope} Same Jury sworn as in No. 30 who find for the plaintiff and aSseSs his Dmg. to L 24"17"2. & crts ----- No. 32 Rich. Davis v Henry Pope}Debt. Same Jury as in No. 31 Sworn who find for the plaintiff and aSseSs his Damage to L 24 17.2. &Courts ----- Ordered that the [??] pay to Thomas S[?] four pounds s[?] shillings eight pence species for hsi commiSsions in the Collection of the County [?] for the year 1784 which was omited in his tithement with [?] court g[?] that [?] ----- Ordered that John Johnson collecter[?] eight [?]..one [?] debt[?] in Insolvent on his collections[?]for the year 1785. [end of page] (36) Minutes fo June Term 1786 Relinquishment of the right & Title of Landry Slaves now in poSseSsion of Sarah Hight, from Roger Jones Esq. To Thomas Knib[?] Wyne[?] Was acknowledged by said Jone M.O.R. ----- Ordered that the Tavern Rates settled at Sept term last be continued ----- The Pettetion of William Brickell & others to turn the road from rockey branch by Colo. Brickells to Lewisburg exhibited to last court. and to be determined this Court was moved & Granted- Ordered that the following persons be appointed to Lay out the said Road |to wit| Will Brickell John King Potwell Milner JeSse Bird, James Barrow, Thomas Nelms James RoSs, Wm. Parker, Wm. Boon, Garrett Goodloe Thomas Brickell Bennett Hill, JeSse Mabry Wm. Conyer George Richards Henry Hunt Elijah Denby Edmond Denson John Carr Joshua Coggin John Bowls, John Simmons James Denby , & Francis Timberlake ----- Ordered that Robert Carr be allowed forty eight shilling for his attendance as Constable, per[?] days he do[?] it. ----- Ordered Richard Ham be exempt from paying a poll tax in future ----- Ordered John Ransom be exempt form paying a poll tax in future. ----- Ordered that the Explanation following of the Justices hereunto subscribing be entered on the Minute | to wit That we the subscribers who set in Court on the dispute between Thomas Brickell & Green Hill respecting the Clerkship- We of Opinion in hearing a proper discussing of the matter [end of page] (37) Minutes of June Term 1786 matter, Green Hill was not Elegible to the Office of Clerk at the time of his appointment,- but, that he the said Green Hill, having been appointed two Terms past, Quallifyed & that the Court cannot Lawfully remove the said Hill, exept fo misbehaviour in Office. Signed Henry Hill Thomas Arrendall & Benjamin Seawell Esqr.s Then the Court adjourned till Court was Course. H. Hill Thos. Arrendall J. Webb Esqrs. ----- Minutes for September Term 1786 At a court opened and held for the County of Franklin at the Courthouse in Lewisburg the third Monday in September 1786. Present Benjamin Seawell, Thomas Hill Esqrs. The Court adjourned till tomorrow Morning 10 Clock- ----- Tuesday morning Court met according to adjournment. presents Henry Hill, Thomas Sherrod & Seth Mabry Esqrs. ----- Ordered that Leal portreSs an Orphan Twelve years of age the twentyeth day of August last, be bound unto Thomas Ownby till he arrive to the age of Twenty one years & that he learn him to read & write and the planters busineSs. ----- Robert Hill Gabrl. Long & Benjamin Hill Comn. for leting the building a bridge acroSs Sandy Ck. at John Fosters reported[?] that the same was Lett to Arthur Foster at Twenty three pounds ten shillings to be kept up seven years & that the said Bridge was completed the 18th day of Augt. last past. ----- [end of page] (44) Minutes of September Term 1786 Josiah Reddick v John Parrish & George Winston} No. 23 Debt. Jury impaneled and Sworn (to wit) Hardy Hunt, Gideon Glen James Grant John Pennell, John Woodburn, JeSse Weathers James Barrow, Drury Vinson William Hunt Thomas Striplin Charles Cook and John Wadkins who find the Bond not paid & Verdict for the plaintiff for fifty one pounds seven shilling & six pence specie & cost. ----- Ordered Samuel Huckaby Constable be allowed thirty two shillings for four days attendance this court on the grand Jury & that the County Treasurer pay the same out of the county Tax and, that he belowed it in his Settlement with the Court. ----- Ordered that James Murphy be appointed Overseer of the road in the room of Christopher Strother ----- Josiah Reddick vs. Thompson Curry}No. 24 Case} Same Jury sworn as in No. 23 exept George Winston in the room of Charles Yarbrough whereupon a Nonsuit was Ordered there being no evidence offered the Jury ----- A deed from Roger Jones Esq. Sheriff of Franklin County by Virtue of his Office to Jordan Hill was acknowledged by said Jones M.O.R. ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed to Collect the Taxes for Franklin County for 1786 in the district as followeth. For Capt. Hudson district...Robert Hight - - - Christmas.....Robert Hight - - - Ferills..... Jeremiah Perry. [end of page] (55 Minutes of December Term 1786 Ordered that the Hands under James Murfree, John Perry Bryant Ferrell, John Green & John Smith aSsiSt Charles Darnall in Building the Causeway at Cedar Creek ----- Ordered that a Dedimus poles. ISsue to take the Deposition of Joseph Park in a suit Wm. & Priscilla Cooper Guardns. & c vp[?] Osborn Jeffreys esq. acknogn[?] ----- A Deed from William Lenard to James Wood was proved by the Oath of Ephraim Gilliam and on Motion Ordered to be Registered ----- Ordered that the Collector pay Francis Wills thirteen pounds Nineteen Shillings for- building a Bridge acroSs End Creek & that he be allowed the same in his Settlement of the County Tax. ----- Ordered that the County Treasr. pay to Green Hill Clerk of Franklin County Twenty Pounds for his Extra serving the first year & that he be allowd. the Same in his settlement of the County Tax for the year 1786.. ----- In the Petition of Mosley Collins for leave to build a Grist mill acroSs Redbud Creek Ordered that John Weble[?], Francis Wills, William Morris & Richd. Mill, attend with the County Surveyor to Lay out & Vallue an acre of Land on each side sd. Creek & make the report to next Court ----- Ordered that Chote[?] Carr Constable be allowd. seventy four shillings for three days attendance this court [end of page] 68 Minutes of June Court 1787 Benj. Carrey[?] Cottnd. for a Mill, Ordered said Petition be laid until next court. ----- Robert Carr, George Weatten[?], Bridges Arrendell & Lewis[?] Webb being appointed Constable for the Several Districts to which they belong. Entered into Bond According to Law ----- Ordered that NicholaSs Murfree be exempt from attending on the Jury this Court. ----- Ordered that John Johnson be appointed Overseer of the Road in the room of James Gupton, with the usual hands ----- Ordered that Thomas Brickell be appointed Overseer of the Road in the room of Thomas Nelms with the usual hands ----- Then Court adjourned till tomorrow morning ten[?] OClock--- Tuesday Morning court met according to adjournment. Current Osborn Jeffreys, Henry Hill, and Simon Jeffreys, Esquires-- ----- A Deed from Thomas Stokes to Richard Fenner was proved by the oath of Josiah Lover [or Love] M.O.R. ----- A Deed from John Thornton to David Jenagan was rek.[?] by said Thornton. M.O.R. ---- Ordered Joel Moody be appointed overseer of the Road in the room of John Moody & that he work the usual hands ----- Richard Henderson on Motion was Qualified and admited to practice as an Attorney at this Court ----- Ordered that James Carliles be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Solomon Harris and that he maintain the Same with the usual Hands ----- [end of page] (69 Minutes of June Court 1787 The last will and testament of Anthony Winston decd was Prov'd by the oath of Robert Goodloe a Subscribing WitneSs thereof, Robt. High Qualified Ea.&He[?] M.O.R. ----- A Deed from John Williams & Wife to William Verrell, was Proved by the Oath of Robt. Hill M.O.R. ----- The last Will and Testament of William House Decd. was Prov'd by the oaths of Rubin Hoof[or Hook] and John House M.O.R. ----- Isaac House and Thomas Christmas the Executors of the last Will and Testament of William House Decd. Qualified thereto and at the same time returned an Inventory of the Estate on Oath of the said Deceased M.O.R. ----- Ordered that the Said Executors, Sell the Said estate agreeable to the Will. ----- A Deed from William Vinson to William Lenard was Prov'd by the oath of Drury Vinson M.O.R. ----- A Deed from William Green to Green Hill was Prov'd by Said Green M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Simon Jeffreys Esquire be appointed Sheriff the evening near, Who Qualified and entered into Bond in the Sum of L 5000, With William Green, Thomas Sherwood, and Durham Hall his Securities. ----- Ordered that Willis Westray Son of Benja Westray be exempt from the paymen of Poll taxes ----- The Sheriff objects to the Sufficiency of the County Goal. ----- [end of page] 75/ Minutes of June Court 1787- Ordered that the following Justices take the list of Taxables for the year 1787 (To Wit) in Capt. Hights District..Seth Mabry in Capt. Richards's ditto..Durham Hall in Capt. Myricks ditto..JoShua Perry in Capt. Webbs ditto..John Webb In Capt. Denbys ditto.. Henry Hill in Capt. Terrills ditto.. John Williams in Capt. ChristmaS's ditto..John Hunt in Capt. Hudsons ditto.. Henry Yarbrough in Capt. Hunts ditto.. Bertain[?] Harri, Esquire ----- Ordered that the following Persons be summoned to Attend at September Court as Jurors (To Wit) Drury Alford, Julius Jackson, Solomon Batchelor, John Cook, Natl. Perry, William Davis, Thomas Oronsby[?], Mack White, James Perry, Lewis Bridges, Giles Driver, Danl. McKennick, Joshua Perry, John Pippin, James Hunt, Elijah Denby, Josiah Eley, Isom Gant, Edward Carlile, Grey Andrews, Charles Gant, Thomas Hill, John Gibbs, William Soloman, Benjamin Williams, Zach. Dixon, William Ransome, Hartert Hight, Danl. Jones, Jas. Seawell. ----- No. 22 Stanleys vs Seawell & Campbell} Case. Jury sworn as follows (To Wit) James Murfree, John Green, JeSse Rowland, George Winston, Enos Bird, Robert Morgan, John Simmons, Richard Williams, Alexander Teague, Joel Parish, Garrett Goodloe and Robt. Hightower- Who find a Virdict for the Defendant. --- [end of page] //99 Minutes of December Court 1787 Ordered that the following Persons be Summoned to attend on the Jury at March Court next (To Wit) Joseph Freeman, William Fanch[?], Henry Baker, Moses Upchurch, Stephen Pierce, Thomas Gay, James Murfree, Jeremiah Perry, Jeremiah Perry (son of Ben.c.[?]) Benjamin Morgan, Charles Yarbrough, Joel Parish, Francis Taylor, Richard Clapton, John Mirch[?], Robert Bell, Jacob Wadle, William Plummer, John Pinnell, John Williams (Sadler) Benjamin Hill, Benjamin Westray, James Murphey, John Watkins jr[?] Hardy Hunt, James Boon, JeSse Webb, William Parr[?], Joel Conyears & Kitchen Primm[or Crimm] ----- Ordered that Richard Webb be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Randall Savage & that he keep the same in repair with the usual hands ----- Ordered that Hickman[or Hackman] Williams be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Alex. Frazier and that he keep the same in repair with the usual hands- ----- Ordered that Samuel Jones Constable be allowed forty Shillings for five days attendance as Constable this Court [margin] Copy recd. to himself ----- Ordered that Bridges Arrendell be allowed thirty two Shillings for four days attendance as Constable this Court [margin] copy deld. to mr. Arendall ----- Ordered that Court Adjourn till Court in Course ----- Minutes signed by [?]Agahy Test[?] G. Hill C.C. Wm Green J. Webb J. Williams [end of page, end this record]