[Extract of Franklin Co. Court Minutes, years 1801-1805] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 17 Jul 2001] Minutes of March Court 1801 ----- Ordered that James & Abram Dunston Children of Also[?] Dunston be bound to James Murphrey until they arrive to Lawful age who entered into bond &c. ----- Ordered that James Seawell Jordan Hill & George Tunstall or any two of them be appointed to audit the acct. of Daniel Shine guard. to the orphans of Gabriel Long Decd. & repor to this Court. ----- Ordered that Moses Upchurch be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Stephen Pierce & that he keep the same in repair with the usual hands. ----- Ordered that Green Hill, John Foster & Thos. Lanier be appointed CommiSsioners to audit & settle all guardian[?] accts. to the present Term & report &c. ----- Richard Upchurch came into Court & renewed his bond for one year & gave Moses Upchurch & Jeremiah Williams his securities according to Law in the sum of L250. [end of page] 13. Minutes of March Court 1801 ----- Ordered that the same persons be appointed to reexamine the accts. of the administratrix of Mathew Garrett Decd. & report to next Court &c. ----- An inventory of the Estate of Mary Sanders Decd. was returned in open Court on Oath by James Sanders & M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Hardy Hunt by & with the consent of the widow of Thompson Curry Decd. be appointed administrator on the Estate of said Thompson Curry Decd. who entered into bond with William Jackson his security in the sum of Five Hundred pounds. ----- Ordered that James Young be allowed Twenty four Shillings for Three days attendance as Constable on the Grand Jury the present Term. ----- On Motion ordered that James Seawell Thomas Lanier & William Jones or any two of them audit and examine the acct. of John Pinnell administrator in right of his wife Rebeckah of James Murphrey Decd. and report accordingly before the rising of the Court. [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1802 ----- Upon the oath of John Norwood Esqr. it appears to the Court that Charles Williams did relinquish his right of administration on the Estate of his son Jordan Williams Decd. Ordd. Therefore that administration on the Estate of sd. Jordan Williams be granted to Nehemiah Williams who entered into Bond in the sum of Two Hundred pounds with James Stallings Security- ----- A Deed from William Winston to John Cook was proved by the Oath of Atha.Thomas &on M.O.R. ----- Green Hill Sheriff returned the report of the Jury who were summoned to divide & allott to Lucretia VaSser her Dower in the Land of her lat husband Charles Cook Decd. & on M.O.R. ----- Report of the Jury who were appointed & summoned to turn part of Simms Road was exhibited in Open Court & on M.O.R. ----- A Bill of Sale from RoSs Conyers to William Green junr. was proved by the oath of George Tunstall & on M.O.R. ----- The CommiSs. appointed to audit & settle the acct. of the administrator of John Webb Decd. returned their report & on M.O.R. ----- An Inventory of the Estate of Jordan Williams Decd. was returned in Open Court & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered That the Administrator of Jordan Williams Decd. sell the perishable part of the Estate of said Decd. according to Law- Then the Court adjourned untill tomorrow morning 9 oclock. ----- Tuesday Court met according to adjornment[sic] present William Lancaster James Harvey & Joshua Perry Esqrs. ----- Ordd. that Joseph Mordecai have a license for one year to keep a publick house in the Town of Lewisburg who entered into Bond with Alexander Falconer & Oliver Fitts his securities accord. to Law ----- Ordered that the following persons be find[sic] nise[?] for failling to attend at this Term as Jurors (to wit) redeared[?] Atha Thomas, John Stone, Benj. Ingram, Parker Murphey, JeSse Webb, & Charles Harris, and that the following Jurors be find nise for failing to attend this day, (to wit) John Simmons, Moses Winston, Wilson Denson, Richd. Hill, Abrom McLemore, Josiah Thomas, Aron Bledsoe, Hines Hillsman, Elbin Nesson, Wm Knott- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1802 ----- A Bill of Sale form Elijah Denby to William Murphy was acknowledged in Open Court & on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from John Myrick to Thomas Collbird was acknd. in Open Court & on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Joshua Richards to Stephen Outterbridge was proved by John Hayes & on M.O.R. ----- Ordd. that William Chavis (who was formerly bound to William Murfree[?] who consented in open court showd be bound to Nicholas Murfree) That the said William Chavis be bound to the said Nicholas Murfree untill he arrive to the age of Twenty one years- who entered into Bond according to Law.- ----- An account Current of the Estate of Nathaniel Gilliam Decd. was exhibited in open court & on M.O.R. ----- An account current of the Estate of Frederick Jones was reported upon by the commiSsioners in open court & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Lemuel Bird son of Penny Bird be bound to John Perry flat, untill he arrive to lawful age, who entered into Bond according to Law ----- Ordd. That John Hunt Green Hill Jordan Hill, and James Seawell be appointed CommiSsioners to audit & settle the accts. of the admr. of John Geddy Decd. & report to this court.- ----- Then the Court adjourned untill Tomorrow morning 10 oclock ----- Wednesday Court met according to adjournment, Present, James Harvey, Johns Foster, & Jeremiah Perry Esqrs. ----- On motion administration on the Estate of Jacob Murril[or Murrit] was granted to Sally Murril [Murrit] who entered into Bond with John Hayse in the sum of two Hundred & fifty pounds. ----- An Inventory of the Estate of Jacob Murril[Murrit] was prd. on oath in open court & on M.O.R. ----- Penny & Polly Hill came into open court & made choise of Willis Webb their Guardian, who entered into bond in the sume of three hundred pounds each, with Elias Bowden & JeSse Webb his securities. [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1802 ----- Ordered that Reubin Ransom be allowed thirty two shillings for four days attendance as Constable on the court this term ----- Ordered that Julius Jones be bound to Jabes Moody according to Law. ----- For meritorious services offer'd on proof to the court it is ordered that Hannah Edwards a mulatto Slave formerly the property of Dorothy Edwards decd. be Emancipated & set free with all the rights and prividges of a free person of colour Alexander Falconer in whose poSsion[sic] She is now entering into Bond according to Law. ----- Ordered tha the order of Last Court appointing Hardy Hunt John Foster and Thos. Lanier as commiSsioners to audit and settle the accts. of John Moody Guardian of Hannah Green be renewed and they report to next court.- ----- A Report of the commiSsioners appointed at last Court to examine the State of the Registers office was exhibited in open Court. ----- The commiSsioners appointed to audit and Settle the accts. of James Brown admr. of John Porch made their report ----- Ordered that Green Hill the present register be appointed to Transcribe the records in the Registers office & procure books for that purpose. ----- [end of page] 74. Minutes of December Court 1802 ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed Jurors for March & that the Sherriff summon accordingly- Nicholas Murphrey, Christopher Foster, John Huckaby, Robert Carr, Josiah Ely, James Barrow, John Jackson, Josiah Bridges, John Perry (flat), Kintchen Alford, Joshua Perry Captn. Dunn, Obadiah Stricklin, Thomas Williams, Jeremiah Perry (Roll[?]) Jer. Perry (Sp), MoSses Neal, Lewis Bridges, Thomas May, Thomas Yarbrough, William Gilliam, Malechi Nicholson, John Perry (thick) Joel Sledge, William Gant, John Stone, Turner Bobbit, Abel Duglas, John Duglas, William Wilhite, William Coppage, Willis Webb, Josiah Thomas, Elias Bowden, William Bowden, Benjamin Hunt, James Boon, William Jackson, John Jackson, William Andrews Jun. & Micajah Richirson,-- ----- Joshua Perry, James Sherrod, Jeremiah Perry [end of page] 90. Minutes of June Court 1803 ----- No.20. Andrson[sic] Paschall aSsense & C. vs. Churchwell Anderson} Debt. Same Jury as on No. 19 who find the Bond dicaris upon has been paid - appeal prayed fr. pltff which is granted ----- A Bill of Sale from John Woolen to to[sic] James Seawell &co. was prov'd by the oath of Gidn. Wright & on M.O.R. ----- A Bill of Sale from John Hayes to RoSs Conyears was prov'd by the oath of Edward Neal and on M.O.R. ----- John Wells ackd. a deed to Thos. Floyd & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Blount Cooper admr. of the Estate of James Miller decd. sell the personal Estate of said dect. and report to next court. ----- A Bill of Sale from James W. Ledbetter George Murphrey was prov'd by the oath of Christopher Foster and on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that John Myrick be appointed overseer of the road from Foster Bridge to to[sic] Little Shocco Creek and that he keep the same in repair with the usual Hands ----- [end of page] 95 Minutes of June Court 1803 ----- William Norwood Esqr. one of the Executors named in the last Will and testament of John Norwood decd. came into court and qualified Executor thereto according to Law. ----- John Norwood Esqr. who was duly elected to the office of Sherriff Exhibited his comSn. from the Gov. and at the same time took the oaths of office prescribe by Law--- ----- No. 63 Edmd. Harrison &Co. vs. John DoSsey} Case- Jury charg'd (to wit, Wm. May, James Murphrey, Wm. Hayes, Cf Harris, Council Jones, John Mann, John Parker, John Perry, Green Hill, Joshua Perry, James RoSs, Michael Ely, who aSseSs the pltff damage to L 68"2"t & Costs ----- No. 67 Edmd. Harrison & Co. vs. John DoSsey} Debt. same Jury as in No. 63 who aSses the pltffs damages to L 28'8'9" & costs ----- John Norwood ackd a deed to Edmd. Harrison and on M.O.R. ----- A deed from Hardy Hunt to Edmund Harrison was prov'd by oath of Henry Harrison & on M.O.R. [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1803 ----- A Bond of indemnity from Wm Hill (& his securities) who is the of [sic] legatees of Colo. John Geddy, decd. to Richard Fenner admr. &c. of said decedent was exhibited & prov'd by the oath of Edward Laurel[or Lausel] and on M.O.R. ----- The last will and Testament of Arthur Murphrey decd. was exhibited and provd by oaths of John Leonard & Michael Smith two of the subscribing WitneSses thereto & on M.O.R. ----- No. 17 Wm Glendenning vs. Wm Jeffreys Co.} appt to seifer[?] Jury charg'd to wit. Young McLamore, Joel Sledge, Turner Bobbit, Jos. Gill, Major Richards, Abraham McLamore, Benja. Lemmons, Daniel Foster, Lark Fox, Jno. Parker, James Glenn, & Parker Murphrey- who find for the pltff the sum of L13..&costs- ----- No. 20 Goodoes Exrs. vs. Lewis Williams} Case- Same Jury as in No. 16 who aSeSs the pltffs damages to 1@ & costs ----- No. 27 Thomas Davidson vs. David T.G. Cooke} Debts. Same Jury as No. 16 who find the Bond to be the act & deed of the act. & deed of the[sic] Defnt. that there are no payments not [end of page] 117 Minutes of March Court 1804 ----- Orderd that the order of last Court approving Comrs. to audit the accts. of Wm Jones County Trustee be recharged[?] & that they report to next Court. ----- An Acct.[?] of the estate of Arthur Murphrey decd. was exhibited by the Excr. on oath and on M.O.R. & at the same time an acct. of Sale of Estate of said deceedent was by them exhibited an on M.O.R. ----- A deed from Frances Wills to Lucis[?] Webb was proved by the oath of Rich. Hill and on M.O.R. ----- A deed of Sale from James Norvel[?] to John Nicholson was proved by the oath of John Norvel[?] and on M.O.R. ----- A deed from Marcus Gilliam to William Collins was proved by the oath of Frederick Leonard and on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Robert Cooper, Elias Carr[?] and Christopher Foster be appointed Eqxd[?] to the building or repairing of the Bridge abutting[?] Hill will to be kept in repair for seven years. ----- On Petition of Farming Jones, Wm Green & others Ordered that Col. Thos Sherrod, John Perry (thick) Jno. Perry esqr. Lark Fox & John Foster Esqr or any three of them be appointed Condr. to divide the lands of David Jeffreys decd. & make report to next court. ----- [end of page] Minutes of June Court 1805 ----- And make report of there procedure to next Court ----- Ordered that John Houze be appointed overseer of the road in the roomof Bennett Duke[?] and that he keep the same in repair with the usual Hands ----- James Boon acknowledged a Deed of Gift to Elsey[?] Murphrey and on M.O.R. ----- James Boon acknowledged a deed of Gift to Guves[?] Boon and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from George Ingram & Rebeckah Leonard[?] to Amos Jones was exhibited & proved by the oath of Christopher Foster and on M.O.R. ----- A deed from Edmund Harrison to Orrin[?] Jackson was proved by the oath of James Harrison & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that William Williams, Archibald [Graves?], William Jones, & Jeremiah [Portis?] be appointed by Court to let the building repairs of the Bridge acroSs Shocco Creek next above[?] Ransom Bridge and report to next court- ----- Court adjourned till tomorrow morning 9 oclock ----- Wednesday morning Court met according to adjournment. Present, Jeremiah Perry (Colo) James Henry & William Williams (Bl) [end of page]