HARRISON COUNTY COURT MINUTES 1784-1792
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Page 1,-- Be it remembered that
at the house of George Jackson on Buckhannon River the 20th day of July 1784
tax commissioner of the Peace and, a commission of Oyer and Terminer for the
said County directed to John P. Duvall, Benjamin Wilson, Wm Lowther, James
Anderson, Henry Delay, Nicholas Carpenter, Wm Robinson, John Powers, Thos
Cheney, Jacob Westfall, Salathia1 Goff and Patrick Hamilton was presented and
read, and thereupon the oath of allegiance to the commonwealth as administered
by Benj Wilson, Gent. to the said John P. Duvall and by him to the above named
Justices and also the oath of Office as directed by law.
Page 1, --Ju1y 20, 1784. Wm
Lowther, Gent. produced commission from Governor with George Jackson Benjamin Wilson
as securities and took oath of allegiance to the Commonwealth and oath of
office according to law.
Page 1,-- July 20, 1784.
Benjamin Wi1son was chosen clerk of County Court.
Page l,--July 20, 1784, Ordered that the above proceedings be
recorded.
Page l,--Jul 20, 1784, William
Haymond recommended and county Surveyer.
Page 1, --Jul 20, 1784, James
Anderson and Nicholas Carpenter recommended as proper persons for Coroners.
Page l, --Jul 20 1784. John P.
Duval1 recommended as county Lieutenant, Benj "Wilson,Colonel, Henry
De1ay, Lieutenant Colonel, and William Robinson, Major.
Page 1, Jul 20 1784. Ordered
that Clarksburg be the place for erecting the public building of the County.
Page 2, -- Jul 20 1784. Sheriff
summons 24 freeholders for Grand. July at November Court.
Page 2, ---Ju1 20, 1784.
Ordered that a foamier order of Monongalia County in these words, "
Ordered that the road from Richards fort extended by Edmund West's Hill to John
Hacker's the nearest and best wat. Nicholas Carpenter, Isaac Richards and David
Sleeth be appointed to view and lay out the said road and make report to the
next court to be hold for this County
is hereby received.
Page 2, -- Jul 20, l784.
Ordered that a way for a road from
Clarksburg to the Monongahela River at
Wickwire's ford and John Goodwin, Robert Plummer, John Owen and Moses
Hustage to report conveniency or inconveniences at next term of court.
Page 2, -- Jul 20 1784. John
Powers appointed surveyor of Highway in room of Wm Robinson.
Page 2, -- Benjamin Coopling e
appointed Surveyor of Highway in room of Benjamin Shinn.
Page 2, -- Christopher
Carpenter appointed Surveyor of from river above Richard's Fort to Elk River in
Clarksburg, and tithable between Lost Creek and Little Buffalo and Limestone
and Elk River aid in keep road in repair.
Page 2, -- Benj Coopling appointed surveyor of highway from Elk river
to Ezekiel Thomas' and the tithables below Elk River and Simpson Creek aid in
keeping road in repair.
Page 2, -- John Power appointed
surveyor of highway between Ezekial Thomas' and Pettyjohns' Ford and tithables
north side of Davissons's Run and Simpson Creek aid in keeping road in repair.
Page 3,-- Land donated by
Daniel Davisson and Joseph Hastings for erecting public buildings in county.
Gentlemen (Daniel Davisson and Joseph Hastings) agreed to make deed in fee
simple ofr court and successors
Page 3,-- George Jackson, John
McCally, John Sleeth, John Wilson, Conelius Westfall, John Goodwin, Edward
Jackson, Benjamin Robinson, John Prunty, and Robert Maxwell recommended to
Governor for Office of the Peace
Page 3, -- Slathiel Goff, James
Anderson, Henry Delay, Jacob Westfall, Patrick Hamilton, Thomas Cheney, William
Robinson, and John Sleeth appointed to
celebrate rites of Matrimony.
Page 3, -- Daniel Davisson to
repair road arount his fence.
Page 3, -- Bill of Sale from
John Sailor to Charles Harris, recorded
Page 3, -- Charles Harris,
appointed Constable and appear before next court.
Page 3, -- Obediah Davisson
appointed Constable and appear before next court.
Page 3, -- John Runyan
appointed constable and appear before next court.
Page 3, -- Michae1 Johnson
appointed constable and appear before next court.
Page 3, -- Jacob Riffle appointed
constable and appear before next court.
Page 4, -- July 20 1784. John
Currence appointed constable and appear at next court.
Page 4,-- Mathias Whiteman be
appointed constab1e and appear before next court.
Page 4, -- George Jackson right
to erect mill on his land so long as it affects on other person's property.
Page 4, -- Court issue summons
for John Hacker against Elijah Stout.
Page 4, -- Court to meet at
house of Hezekiah Davisson at Clarksburg the next Court day in course.
Page 4, -- At a Court held for
Harrison County on the 3rd Tuesday in August 1784 and in the IX year of the
commonwealth.
Present John Percy Duvall, James Anderson, Nicholas Carpenter,
William Robinson, John Powers and Thomas Cheney-Court Justices.
Page 4,-- Anthony Thirton,Pt.,
vs Thomas Wi1moth,Deft., Trespass. Parties not appearing suit continued.
Page 4, -- Barbara Shaver,Pt.,
vs Sarah Currence Deft, slander. Joseph
Friend enters special bail and suit continued.
Page 5, -- Elizabeth Shaver,
Plt., vs Jonathan Smith,deft., A. B.
suit continued
Page 5, -- James Lackey, Plt.,
vs William Smith, deft., -- suit
continued.
Page 5, -- John Wo1fe, plt, vs
Alexander Maxwell, deft., petition Judgement granted Plt.
Page 5, -- Sarah Currence plt,
vs Barbara Shaver deft., s1ander suit continued.
Page 5, -- Jonathan Smith,
plt., vs Elizabeth Shaver, deft., A. B. suit continued.
Jonathan Coburn, plt., vs Jesse
Hughs,deft., Peti (marked thru), suit agreed.
Page 5, -- Mary Shaver, Plt.,
vs Sarah Currence, deft., slander. suit
continued.
Page 5, -- Jonathan Smith plt.,
vs Barbara Shaver,-- case cont'd..
Page 6, -- Alexander West,
plt., vs Matthew Nutter, deft., slander.
Special bond for
defendant, suit continued.
Page 6, -- Jonathan Smith,
plt., vs James Taff, deft., --- Summons
Issued for John Westfall to
appear for Jonathan Smith.
Page 6, -- It is proven to the
satisfaction of the court that Thomas Berkley lost a certificate that was
liquidated by the Court of Claims of Monongalia.
Page 6, -- Frederick Hugill,
orphan child bount to Geo Jackson.
Page 6, -- John Minear exempt
from payment of public County and Parish levies.
Page 6, -- Salathiel Goff,
James Anderson, Henry belay, Jacob WestfaIl, Patrick Hamilton Thomas Cheney and
William Robinson, Gentlemen, took oath of allegiance to celebrate the rites of
marriage.
Page 6, -- Sheriff ordered to
Jummon a jury of 12 men to appear on and settle bounds of property owned by
John Hacker and Elijah Stout.
Page 6, -- Samuel Freeman
appointed constable and sworn in office.
Page 6, -- Court adjourned.
Harrison County, August 18,
1784
Page 7, -- Thomas Cheney
ordered. to take list of all whites and buildings, distinguishing the dwelling houses
from Other houses together with a list of tithables subject to the payment of
County and Parish levies, from the Count line, including the waters of
Booth's Creek. And Berkley's Run also
those on Tenmile and Bingamon Creeks.
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Page 7, -- James Anderson
ordered to take list of all white persons
and buildings,
distinguishing the dwelling
houses from other houses also the list of tithables subject to the payment of
County levies on the waters of Simpson Creek.
Page 7, -- Nicholas Carpenter
ordered to list of all whites &n d buildings, distinguishing dwelling
houses from other houses, also a list of tie tithables subject to the payment
of County levies on Elk creek and the Fork upward to Lost Creek and Little
Buffalo.
Page 7, -- Ordered that John
Powers take list of all the white persons and. buildings On Buckhannon River,
distinguishing the dwelling houses from other houses, also a list of tithabies.
Page 7, -- Jacob Westfall
ordered to take a list of all the
white person and buildings distinguishing the dwellings houses from the ether
houses also 1ist of tithables in the bounds of his former militia Company
including Wilmoth's and Barkers settlements.
Page 7, -- Henry Delay take a
list of all white persons and buildings, distinguishing dwelling houses from
other houses also list of tithables in his former Militia Company.
Page 7, -- Salathiel Goff take
list of of all white persons and buildings, distinguishing dwelling houses from
other houses, also a list of tithables in the Horse Shoe settlement.
Page 8, -- Thomas Cheney,
Thomas Powers, Christopher Carpenter, John Mc Cally, Edward Jackson and
Salathiel Goff recommended to Governor for Captains in Militia for County.
Page 8,--- John Goodwin, John T
Webb, Hezekziah Davisson, David Sleeth, John Jackson, and Philip Minear
recommended as Lieutenant in Militia for county.
Page 8, -- Jacob Speagler,
Benjamin Webb, Lewis Duvall, Isaac
Richards, John Cutright and
James Goff recommended to act as
Ensigns ns in militia for
county.
Pane 8, -- court adjourned.
Page 9 -- At a court held for
Harrison County on the third Tuesday in September 1784 and IX of the
Commonwealth
Page 9, -- Joel Lowther, Plt.,
vs John Hacker, deft., -- slander special bail for defendent, suit agreed.
Page 9,-- new commission of the
Peacs and Oyer and Terminer for this County was produced in addiition to those
already commissioned directed. to George Jackson, John Sleeth, John Wilson
Cornelius WestfaIl, John Goodwin, Edward Jackson and John Prunty who took the
oath of allegiance to this Commonwealth and the oath of office according to
law.
Page 9,-- James Anderson and Nicholas Carpenter took
oath of office for Coroner for County.
Page 9,-- John Duva1l took oath
of office for Lieutenant for County, Benjamin Wilson took the oath of office for Co1onel for
County, Henry Delay, Lieutenant
Co1onel and Wi11iam Robinson, Major took oath of office
As directed by law.
Page 9, -- Favorable report
of Road from Richard's Fort by West's
MilIs to John Hackers. John Hacker appointed
surveyor anc1. Inhabitants ordered to aid in making road and keeping in repair.
Page 9, -- Edmund West and Moses Hustage appointed
Constables and sworn to office.
Page 9,-- John Wilson in beh1f
of Anthony Huston, Plt, vs Thomass
Wilmoth, deft. , Suit ruled to November Court.
Page 10,-- William Haymond,
gentlemen, took oath of office as
Principal Surveyor with John P. Duvall and Henry De1ay as securities.
Page 10,-- Recommendations for
office of Deputy Surveyors: Hezekiah
Davisson, John Wilson, George Harniss, William Pettyjohn, Abraham Westfall,
Thomas Douglass, Edward Jackson, Jeremiah Williams, George Arnold, William
Blair, Regneer Hall, James Loor, Cornelius Austine, Henry Martin, John Haymond,
James Robinson, Rich Prichard and Joseph Friend.
Page10,-- Hezekiah Davisson and John Wilson to examine above
named gentlemen as to their ability to fill office of Deputy Surveyors.
Page 10,-- Isaac Edwards.
ordained minister of the Gospe1 and John Sleeth, ,took oath of allegiance to
perform the
rites of marriage in the
County.
Pace 10,-- Patrick HamiIton,
Jacob Westfall, and John Wi1son appointed Captains in Militia of County.
Page 10,-- Peter Casety,
Cornelius Bogard and George Westfall appointed Lieutenants in Militia for
County.
Page 10, -- James Westfall,
John Hading and Jacob Kittle appointed Ensigns in militia for County.
Page 10, -- Abraham Kittle,
Thomas Philips, George Westfa11,Sr., and Benjamin Hornbeck view best way for road
from Jacob Westfall's Mill to Bridge opposite George Westfall's Mill and report
opinions at next court.
Page 10, -- Ebenezer Pettyjohn,
John Yocum, Peter Casety and John
Stalnaker, Sr. view a way for
road from Bridge opposite George
Westfall's Mill to Darby
Con1oy's place and report opinions at
next court.
Page 11, -- Robert Pike's bond
for administrator of Mathias Schoolcraft.
Page 11, -- Mary Heage1
qualified ad Administratrix of Michael Heage1,with bond
Page 11, -- Report of John
Wilson and Hezekiah Davisson favorable and gentlemen sworn into office as
Deputy Surveyors.
Page 11, -- New log jail for
town of Clarksburg, also Pillory end
Stocks.
Page 12, -- John McCally took
oath of allegiance to the commonwealth and oath of office and Justice of the
Peace.
Page 12, -- James Westfall took
oath of office as Deputy Sheriff.
Page 12, -- Andrew Skidmore,
plt. vs the executors of WilliamWhite dec'd, deft the Plaintiff did not appear
to prosecute and the attachment at the plaintiff s proper charge.
Page 12, -- William Cottrill,
orphan child, bound to Alexander West must give him 18 months schooling in
according to law.
Page 12, -- John Hading, plt,
vs James Taaff, deft, Attachment, suit dismissed at plaintiff's costs.
Page 12, -- Settlement of land
dispute between John Hacker and Elijah States in favor of States.
Page 12, -- John Heagle, plt.,
vs John Sleeth,Jr., Attachment.
Page 13, -- Alexander West,
plt., vs Mathew Nutter, Deft., Slander. Suit dismissed defendant pays cost.
Page 13, -- David Minear, John
(?)Goff, William Parson and James Goff to view way for road from Minear's Mill
to Maryland line and report opinion to next court.
Page 13—Recorded achnowledgment of injustice to character done by Eve Truly to Peter Breeding.
Page 13—Recommendation of Boaz Burras for Deputy Surveyor.
Page 13—John Wilson and Hezekiah Davisson to examine Boaz Burras for Deputy Surveyor.
Page 13—Boaz Burras took oath of Deputy Surveyor.
Page 13—Alexander Mazwell, pltf. Vs The estate of William White, deft., attachment. Judgment granted for an order of sale of one mare in the hands of Mathias Whiteman for three pounds debt and the costs and the defendant in mercy----
Page 13—Order that the clerk grant a dedimus to Joseph Crouch to have Thomas Lackey and James Prather examined touching their knowledge of Cathatine Riffle, empowering Joseph Crouch to settle with the administrators for her part of her deceased father’s estate and converting the same to his own use
.Page 14—James Anderson, Daniel Stout, Samuel Wilkinson and Joseph Wilkinson, Jr., ordered to appraise estate of Mathias School-craft and report same to next court.
Page 14—George Bush, Henry Fink, Sr., John Jackson and Edward Jackson ordered to appraise estate of Michael Heagle, dec’d, and report same to next court.
Page 14—Jonas Friend appointed Surveyor of the public highway from his own house to Ebermans Creek and the tithables on Leading Creek and on both sides of the Valley River up to Ebermans Creek and across the River to Hezekiah Rosencrans land is required to aid the Surveyor in keeping the same in repair.
Page 14—Henry Petro appointed Surveyor of the highway from Ebermans Creek to Jacob Westfall’s Mill and the tithables from said Creek upwards to Files Creek and William Smith’s Run to aid in keeping the same in repair.
Page 14—Thomas Holden and Isaac McHenry appointed constables and sworn into office.
Page 14—John Stack house, a Militia Soldier came into court and proved to the satisfaction of the same that he was captivated at Col. Archibald Lockiurs Depot on the Ohio River in the year 1781 and that he was captivated on the first day of August in said year and returned to the mouth of Grave Creek on the east side of the Ohio River on the 16th day of July 1784.
Page 15—Court held for Harrison County on the third Tuesday in November, 1784.
Page 15—Grand Jury sworn in and given charge.
Page 15—Hezekiah Davisson and John Haymond to examine Jonathan Coburn, William Walden and James Taaff for office of Deputy Surveyor.
Page 16—Cornelius Westfall, plt. VS Jos. Donahue, deft. Debt. Suit generally agreed.
Page 15—Westfall and Crouch, pt., vs Richard Elliot deft.—Debt Suit generally agreed.
Page l5—John Warwick plt. To Joseph Friend, deft.,--debt. Court ordered plaintiff to be non-suited for failure to file declaration.
Page 16—Joseph Donohue, plt., vs Cornelius Westfall, def’t, Debt generally agreed.
Page 16—Robert Higgins, Plt VS Joseph Friend deft.—debt Plaintiff ordered non-suited for failure to file declaration.
Page 16—John Westfall plt vs Benjamin Hornbeck, Deft. Trespass. Suit continued.
Page 16—Benjamin Webb, Plt’f vs Edemon West Def’t—debt. Defendant confessed judgment for sum named plus interest.
Page 16—John Wolf, plt’f vs John Schoolcraft, Def’t—debt Suit continued.
Page—16 George Jackson, Plt’f vs John Schoolcraft Def’t, Debt Suit continued.
Page—16 Hezekiah Davisson, Plt’f vs John McCally, Deft, A.B. Suit agreed at Defendants costs.
Page—16 Hezekiah Davisson and John Haymond, appointed to examine Johnthhan Coburn for office of Deputy Surveyor, agreed as to his ability.
Page 16—David Bradford, attorney at law, admitted to practice in Harrison County.
Page 17—Grand Jury made their presentments and they are received and the Jury is discharged.
Page 17—Nov. 17, 1781. Edward Jackson for John Hadding, Plt’f Vs James Taaff, Def’t. Judgment granted plaintiff.
Page 17—Jacob Westfall, Jr., Plt’f vs Edward Tanner, Def’t, Suit continued.
Page 17—Cornelius Westfall pl’t vs Joseph Parsons, Def’t, Judgment granted plaintiff.
Page 17—John Wilson for John Huston, Pl’t vs John Johnson Defendant confessed judgment for costs of suit.
Page 18—William Barkley, Pl’t vs William Haddox, Def’t – Judgment given plaintiff.
Page 18—William Haddox, plt’f vs John Johnson, Def’t—Plaintiff non-suited for failure to appear with costs of suit.
Page 18—Jonathan Smith, plt’f vs James Taaff, Def’t—Declaration filed and plea of payment and rule for trial at March.
Page 18—State vs Thomas McCann—Ordered that the defendant be bound in the sum of 100 pounds to keep the peace toward Elizabeth Stout and be of good behavior.
Page 18—William Walden approved by Hezekiah Davisson and John Haymond for office of Deputy Surveyor. Walden takes oath.
Page 18—Thomas McCann and John Goodwin give bond for said Thos. McCann’s good behavior.
Page 18—Deed recorded. Hezekiah and Ann Davisson to Jon and Ann Prunty.
Page 19—John Ratcliff proved to the satisfaction of the court that he owned 400 acres of land in Monongalia County.
Page 19—Jos Friend Plt’f vs James Rogers Def’t. Suit continued.
Page 19—Benjamin Jones proved to the satisfaction of the court that Wm. Burros owed him money which the court ordered to be paid.
Page 19—John Wolf, Plt’f vs John Schoolcraft, Def’t – Debt. Suit dismissed at plaintiff’s charge.
Page 19—James Taaff took oath of office of Deputy Surveyor.
Page 20—Court convened November 18, 1784
Page 20—Sarah Currence vs Barbara--- Trespass. Judgment given plaintiff.
Page 20—John Wilson for Anthony Huston vs Thomas Wilmoth,--Trespass. Judgment given plaintiff.
Page 20—John Johnson vs James Ragers. Judgment for plaintiff
Page 20—Mary Shaver vs Sarah Currence – Trespass – Judgment given plaintiff.
Page 20—James Lackey vs William Smith—Trespass. Plaintiff ordered non-suited for failure to appear.
Page 21—Elizabeth Shaver vs Jonathan Smith. No cause of action. Plaintiff to pay costs.
Page 21—Barbara Shaver vs Sarah Currence.—Slander. Verdict for plaintiff, damages.
Page 21—Jonathan Smith vs Barbara Shaver. Verdict for plaintiff, damages.
Page 22—Court met according to adjournment, November 19, 1784.
Page 22—Rates of Liquors and victuals, horse forage, etc. as rated for ordinary keepers for the year 1784.
Page 22—Benjamin Coplin, George Jackson, Daniel Davisson and Evan Thomas issued license to keep Ordinary in county for 1 year.
Page 22—Ebenezer Petty appointed Surveyor of highway from Alexander Maxwell’s old place to George Westfall or opposite thereto, and the tithables from said Maxwell’s place to George Westfall are to be subject to the order of the said surveyor to open and keep said road in repair.
Page 22—Jacob Stalnaker, Sr., appointed surveyor of highway from Jacob Westfall’s Mill to Alexander Maxwell’s old place and the tithables from said Westfall’s to said Maxwell’s old place are to obey said surveyor in opening and keeping said road in repair.
Page 23—Ordered that the report of David Minear, John Goff and James Goff viewers of road from Minear’s Mill to John Goff’s be rejected.
Page 23—William Kittle exempted from personal tax and working on road.
Page 23—Thomas Lackey fined for contempt of court.
Page 23—Summons issued to Sariah Strator to appear at next court.
Page 23—Summons issued to cite Thomas Read to appear at next court.
Page 23—John Sleeth exempted from the payment of all personal taxes and laboring on the highway.
Page 23—Henry Flesher exempted from the payment of all personal taxes and laboring on the highway.
Page 24—Court held for Harrison County December 1784, on the 21st day.
Page 24—Edmond West vs Ada O’Brien—agreed
Page 24—William Ratcliff vs Sariah Strator—continued until March
Page 24—Jesse Hughes vs Edmond West – continued until March.
Page 24—Hezekiah Davisson vs Charles Harris – Judgment confessed
Page 24—Daniel Davisson vs Thomas Reed—Sheriff to summon a jury to settle dispute and report verdict at next court.
Page 24—John Warwick vs Jonah Friend—Trial at next court.
Page 24—Joel Lowther bound an apprentice to Thomas Berkeley until he is 21 yrs. Old.
Page 24—John Warwick vs Joseph Friend—Special trial set for March court.
Page 25—George Jackson admitted to court in behalf of said George Warwick as his attorney in all cases appearing against Warwick.
Page 25—Ordered a bridle road be opened from Clarksburg to Wickwire’s ford on Monongahela River and John Davisson be surveyor. Tithable to keep road in repair.
Page 25—Jonathan Coburn ordered that Martha Richards appear at next court to show cause why her children should not be bound to court on said motion.
Page 25—Conrad Richards ordered to work on highway under direction of Christopher Carpenter, surveyor.
Page 25—Hezekiah Davisson vs Charles Harris – Trial ordered for March court.
Page 25—Thomas Lackey’s fine remitted by paying the costs.
Page 25—John Jackson vs William Hamilton, administrator for John Stewart, dec’d. Judgment for plaintiff and costs.
Page 26—December 22, 1784
Page 26—Aaron Richardson vs Nicholas Smith, Continued until March Court.
Page 26—Joseph Friend vs James Rogers . Judgment for plaintiff against Andrew Skidmore, Valentine Stalnaker, Peter Shaver and Anthony Chevalier.
Page 26—Recorded Bill of Sale from Charles Harris to Jacob Humberlin.
Page 26—Hezekiah Davisson vs Levi Wells. Wm Lowther and Tho. Reed agreeable to bond given to Davisson by Wells that a certain improvement on land be valued by them and they report the same to next court.
Page 26—Jonas Friend came to court and proved that Joseph Friend was his eldest son and heir at law and ordered to be certified.
Page 26—Robert Henderson vs Charles Busham. John Warwick, Henry Delan, and John Alexander ordered to determine the matter in dispute and report the same at March term.
Page 27—January 8, 1785. Examination of James Arnold charged with felonious taking away of horses and murder of Daniel Radcliff. Found “not guilty” and released.
Page 28—January 18, 1785
Page 28—Hezekiah Davisson to examine Stephen Sheewood and Augusta Smith to fill office of Deputy Surveyor and report to court.
Page 28—George Jackson’s name erased from Ordinary license bond and Daniel Finks’ name inserted.
Page 28—Levi Will’s property valued and payment made.
Page 28—Ordered that a list of law process executed and afterwards lost by Wm Lowther High Sheriff of this county by accident be rec’d and valid in all further prosecutions.
Page 28—Edward Jackson vs Amad O’Brien and wife. Trial for April court.
Page 28—Joseph Friend vs John Schoolcraft and Peter Kinchels trial ordered for April court.
Page 28—Sheriff to summons Peter McCune to appear at next court to answer complaint.
Page 29—January 19, 1785
Page 29—Stephen Sherwood and Augusta Smith are sworn into office of Deputy Surveyors and certified.
Page 29—John Prunty vs Hezekiah Davisson and Benjamin Coplin. Agreed and the parties costs.
Page 29—Hezekiah Davisson vs John Chinith – agreed
Page 29—Daniel Davisson vs Joseph Hall – agreed
Page 29—Daniel Davisson vs Reed – Defendant given judgment.
Page 29—Edward Jackson vs Michael Bulger and wife. Verdict and judgment for defendants.
Page 29—Martha Richards appeared in court and ordered to keep her children.
Page 30—Court ordered to support Catherine Schoolcraft and Elizabeth Countryman.
Page 30—Edward Jackson vs Martha Richards. Agreed.
Page 30—John P. Duvall ordered to remove iron collar from neck of Richard Hicklin, servant.
Page 30—Bill of sale from Jacob Kinberlain to Henry Stephens recorded January 19, 1785
Page 30—Isaac Patterson bound to Daniel Davisson until of age.
Page 30—County public buildings ordered sold and advertised one month before sale.
Page 31—February 19, 1785
Page 31—Jacob Beason vs Daniel Fink. Judgment confessed.
Page 31—Joseph Pierson vs Michael Bulger. Trial for March court.
Page 31—Jacob Richards vs Conrad Richards. Agreed
Page 31—Charles Harris vs Jacob Kinberlin. Continued
Page 31—Thomas Hughes vs Peter Kinchelo. Agreed
Page 31—Former order of court to open bridle road from Clarksburg to Wickwire’s ford to be suspended.
Page 31—Wm Lowther recommended for County Lieutenant, George Jackson, Colonel, Jacob Westfall Lieutenant-Colonel and John McCall Major.
Page 31—Edmond West Vs. John VanDinn—Attachment – Dismissed.
Page 32—Court held for Harrison County, March 15, 1785
Page 32—Hughes Vs Westfall, Continued
Page 32—Abram Westfall and Wm. Walden to examine Jos. Polard, John Terry, Daniel Terry and Chas. Terry for office of Deputy Surveyor.
Page 32—Warwick vs Joseph Friend—Verdict and judgment for plaintiff.
Page 32—John Warwick Vs Joseph Friend—Suit Agreed.
Page 32—Hezekiah Davisson vs Chas. Harris – Continued
Page 32—Joseph Pierson Vs Michael Bugler—Suit agreed.
Page 32—John Westfall vs Hornbeck—Suit continued
Page 32—Edward Jackson Vs Adam O’Brien and wife—suit agreed. Defendant pays cost.
Page 32—Chas. Harrison Vs. Kinberlin—Continued
Page 33—Court for Harrison County March 16, 1785
Page 33—Robert Henderson Vs Bunham—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 33—Cornelius Bogart vs John Hamilton—Trial ruled for August 5, 1785
Page 33—James Botkin Vs John Pettitt—Agreed
Page 33—Frances McDonald Vs Robert Henderson—Agreed
Page 33—Henry Delay Vs George Westfall – Agreed
Page 33—George Breeding vs Elizabeth Shaver – Continued
Page 33—Alexander Maxwell and Jas. Cochran vs Catherine Riffle and Joseph Crouch—plaintiff’s non-suited.
Page 33 –Alexander Maxwell and Jas. Cochran Vs. James Prather and Peter Shaver—non suited
Page 33—Alexander Maxwell and Jas. Cochran Vs. Sloner Riffle and James Prather and Peter Shaver.
Page 33—Alexander Maxwell and Jas. Cochran Vs. William Westfall---dismissed
Page 33—John Craig vs Jas. Bodkin—agreed.
Page 33—James Cochran vs Isaac Statts and Jos. Statts – Dismissed
Page 33—Joseph Donahue VS Mary Wilkinson—Judgment for defendant and costs.
Page 33—Chas. Harris vs Kinberline—Dismissed
Page 33—David Bradford Vs Thos. Chaney—non-suited, plaintiff
Page 34—Jno. Smith Vs Jas. Taff—Verdict and judgment for plaintiff.
Page 34—John Terry, Daniel Terry, Chas. Terry and Jos. Pollard—take oath of deputy surveyor.
Page 34—John Hadding proved one days attendance in Friend-Warwick suit.
Page 34—Aaron Richardson VS Nicholas Smith, Wm. Gibson and Wm Westfall—Judgment confessed
Page 34—Patrick Hamilton and Thos. Lackey proved one day’s attendance in the Warwick – Friend suit.
Page 34—Jacob Crouch proved power of attorney from Catherine Riffle, admitted to record March l5, 1785
Page 34—Power of Attorney from Jane Ralston, decd. To David Henderson. Recorded March 16, 1785.
Page 34—James Taff vs Jno. Smith—Ruled to August Court.
Page 34—Patrick Hamilton Vs Jas. Taaff and John Currence—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 34—Cornelius Bogard vs John Hamilton—Judgment for defendant and costs.
Page 34—Chas. Myers Vs Ratcliff—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 34—Maxwell and Cochran vs Peter Shaving and David Hadding—dismissed
Page 35—Maxwell and Cochran VS Jno Hadding and David Hadding—dismissed
Page 35—Peter Hinkle vs Adam Bush—dismissed Page 35—Maxwell and Jas. Cochran VS Benjamin Abbott and Patrick Hamilton—dismissed.
Page 35—Maxwell and Jas. Cochran vs. Benjamin Abbott and Patrick Hamilton—dismissed
Page 35 Edmond West and Jas. Schoolcraft proved attendance and paid witness costs.
Page 35—Levi Douglass proved to court that he gave sheriff a bond to be paid in cash.
Page 35—(Con’t of last entry on Page 14) Sheriff lost bond by accident and process ordered to issue.
Page 35—Court held for Harrison County March 17, 1785.
Page 35—George Jackson—Administrator for Timothy Dorman, deed vs John Schoolcraft—Verdict and judgment for plaintiff.
Page 35—Grand Jury Presentments:
State vs Thos. Nutter—fine remitted
“ Catherine Cutright—Fine remitted
“ Martha Richards “ “
“ Edmond West “ “
“ John Jackson “ “
Grand Jury Illegal.
Page 36—Joel Lowther vs John Saylor—attachment
Page 36—Common Proceedings of law to issue
Page 36—Wm Runyon appointed surveyor of highway
Page 36—Hezekiah Davisson Vs Chas. Harris—Verdict and judgment for plaintiff.
Page 36—Edmund West Vs. John Vandarin – Order for sale to pay debt.
Page 36—Joseph Donahue Vs Johnson & Westfall—judgment for plaintiff.
Page 36—Sheriff to summons 24 freeholders for grand jury in May court.
Page 36—Clerk ordered to advertise a Court of Public Claims for April.
Page 36—Court held for Harrison County March 18, 1785
Page 36—Wm. Lowther appointed guardian of Isaac Washburne
Page 36—Wm. Lowther, Geo. Jackson and Nicholas Carpenter enter bond for Lowther.
Page 37—Court lays county levy.
Page 37—Sheriff to collect county levy and pay same as directed.
Page 37—Wm Haymond, principal surveyor to apply to principal surveyor of Greenbrier Co. to run dividing line between Harrison and Greenbrier Counties.
Page 37—Daniel Davisson to make one pair of stocks, whipping posts and Pillory for court. Thom. Reed, security for Davisson.
Page 37—John Prunty to build jail for county, Daniel Davisson security for Prunty.
Page 38—Court held in Harrison County Apr 2, 1785
Page 38—Jesse Hughes vs Edmund West, Sr.—Verdict and judgment for defendant.
Page 38—Benjamin Coplin fined for contempt of court.
Page 38—Jno Stout appointed guardian for orphans of David Edwards, Decd.
Page 38—Sheriff to pay money due Daniel Davisson for making Stocks, whipping posts and pillar.
Page 38—Ratcliff Vs Stratton—Continued
Page 38—Westfall Vs Hornbeck—Continued
Page 38—George Breeder Vs Shaver—Judgment agreed and Judgment for costs.
Page 38—Jos. Friend Vs John Schoolcraft—Kincheloe—Dismissed at Plaintiffs
Page 39—David Sleeth, Elias Hughes and Wm. Harmanan—proved attendance for two days.
Page 39—Joel Lowther VS John Saylor—Trial ruled for May 4
Page 39—Henry Delay vs John Johnson and Chas Parsons—continued
Page 39—Daniel Fink and Thos Achiles—dismissed
Page 39—Daniel Davisson and Cornelius Ward—Dismissed
Page 39—Isaac Statts Vs Adam O’Brien—Judgment confessed—stay of execution till Aug. 4, 1785.
Page 39—John Goodwin Vs Caleb Stout—dismissed
Page 39—Jesse Hughes Vs. James Smith—Agreed
Page 39—Levi Douglass Vs Daniel Fink—Continued
Page 39—Jos. Donahue Vs Eliz. Cameron—Dismissed
Page 39—Wm. Haddock vs John Johnson—Continued
Page 39—Adam O’Brien Vs Benj. Webb and Hezekiah Davis.
Page 39—William Roark Vs. Alex. Davisson—Agreed
Page 39—Adam O’Brien Vs. John Bush—Agreed
Page 39—William Robinson, Benj. Robinson, Enoch James and Daniel Davisson to view way for road when Hilling’s Ford on West Fork by Levi’s Shinn’s Mill site
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From there to Clarksburg, keeping close to the West Fork River and report opinion to the next court.
Page 39—Benjamin Runyon Overseer of highway to clear and keep in repair the roads from Bear Wallow to Highland Ford and tithables on both sides of road to aid surveyor.
Page 40—Daniel Davisson appointed surveyor for highway from Elk Creek to Bear Wallow and tithables to aid surveyor.
Page 40—Major William Lowther proved to court that he had received Honorable discharge but had lost same. Court ordered certification of discharge.
Page 40—Six persons hold claims against commonwealth.
Page 40—Court ordered certification of discharge which Has. McDead prove he lost.
Page 40—Jas. Davis and wife acknowledge conveyance by deed of bargain sale of land.
Page 40—Adam O’Brien proved by discharge he served as spy
Page 40—To Foringash 10 ct of bacon upward to 55/per cut.
Page 40—To Henry Smith 53 day’s provisions in the year 1781
Page 41—Court held for Harrison Co., May 17, 185
Page 41—John Woods and Wm. McClosey admitted to practice law.
Page 41—Wm.. McClosey recommended by Wm Haymond sworn into office as deputy surveyor.
Page 41—George Jackson Administrator for Timothy Dormond, Deceased, proved right of residence and court ordered certification of law certificate.
Page 41—Mary Unsell, orphan, bound to William Lowther
Page 41—Hannah O’Treal, orphan, bound to John McCally
Page 41—John Owens proved owner of land by right of settlement. Court ordered certification of law certificate.
Page 41—Geo and Eliz. Jackson acknowledge Deed of Conveyance to Wm Haymond recorded May 17, 1785.
Page 41—John Jackson, Sr. proved ownership of land by ownership of land by right of settlement. Court ordered certification of law certificate.
Page 42—John Wilson for Anthony Huston Vs. Thos Wilmoth—new trial granted.
Page 42—Grand Jury Presentments:
Daniel Fink for Drunkedness and disorderly behavior
John Wolf for getting drunk
Thomas Nuttier for getting drunk
Peter Kinchelo for being drunk, swearing and being disorderly
James McDead and James Meeks for assault and battery on evidence of Obediah
Davisson
Samuel Harker for breach of the Sabbath Day on the evidence of Mary Cutrack
And Elizabeth Swive
Robert Pike for theft on the evidence of Caleb Stout
Benj. Coplin, Evan Thomas and Daniel Fink for allowing card playing in their
Houses to the knowledge of two of the jurymen.
Samuel Burris for getting drunk
M McCann for keeping a tipling house to the disorder of the public on Gilbert Hustage and Major Power’s evidence
James Goof and Mary Anderson for living in adultery to the knowledge of two of
the jurymen.
Jonathan Crouch and Catherine Riffle for living in adultery to the knowledge of two
Of the jurymen.
Wm. Angling for living in adultery with a certain woman
Benj. Coplin for allowing card playing last evening and night by David Murphey,
Josiah Davisson, Jr., Charles Harris and John Webb.
Charles Harris for getting drunk.
Page 42—Process issued against the above persons. Grand jury discharged.
Page 43—Henry Fink, Sr. vs Thomas Ackins. Trial ruled for August Court
Page 43—James Divers vs Robert Henderson. Order issued
Page 43—Wm. Blair vs Thomas Atkins—Order agreed
Page 43—Daniel Fink vs James Taaff – agreed
Page 43—John Goodwin vs Caleb Stout—Trial ruled for August Court
Page 43—Hezekiah Davisson vs Daniel McCann—Order issued
Page 43—Delay vs Johnson. Ordered rule for trial at August Court
Page 43—Joel Lowther vs Jno Saylor – Attachment. Cont’d August Court
Page 43—Philip Washburn vs Christopher Haraman. Judgment to plaintiff with costs
Page 43—James Taaff vs Daniel Fink.—agreed
Page 43—Adam O’Bryan vs Mathew Nutter – agreed
Page 43—Court Met May 18, 1785
Page 43—James Anderson and Henry Delay recommended for office of Sheriff.
Page 43—New Petitions:
W. J. Kinchelo vs Bush. Judgment for Plaintiff
Page 44—James Cochran vs William Murphy. Judgment for Plaintiff with interest and costs.
Page 44—Webb vs West. Judgment granted against AdamO’Brian security in bond.
Page 44—Elijah Staats vs Abner Cox. Judgment for plaintiff and order sale for one militia certificate.
Page 44—David Bradford appointed Attorney for Commonwealth.
Page 44—Levi Douglass vs Daniel Fink. Judgment confessed with stay of execution for 3 months.
Page 44—Adam O’Brian vs Webb Davisson. Ruled for August Court.
Page 44—Hezekiah Davisson vs Daniel O’Brian. Ruled for August Court.
Page 44—Benj Jones vs John Johnson. Judgment for Plaintiff
Page 44—Wm Haddox vs John Johnson. Judgment for Plaintiff.
Page 44—William Ratcliff vs Sariah Straton . Continued
Page 44—Jno Westfall vs Benj Hornbeck. Ordered Continued.
Page 44—Samuel Robinet vs Thomas Chiney. Judgment confessed
Page 44—Principal Surveyor to appoint one of his deputies to act in conjunction with Surveyor of Greenbrier County Surveyor to run the dividing line between the counties. Court to pay all costs for supplies, etc.
Page 45—David Bradford took oath of Attorney for Commonwealth.
Page 45—Thomas Berkley proved to court that James Booth, Captain in Militia service gave him a receipt for pork, which receipt is lost and court ordered certification for same.
Page 45—Claims against court for provisions and soldiers.
Page 45—Adam O’Brian proved to court ownership of land by right of Settlement and court ordered certification of same.
Page 46—Court Held for Harrison County, June 21, 1785.
Page 46—James Anderson asked the court for a Jury to settle the dispute of lands between him and John Powers. Court ordered Sheriff to Summons a jury.
Page 46—Joseph Gregory and Ann, his wife acknowledge deed of conveyance of land to Benj. Shinn.
Page 46—A. Maxwell vs Isaac and Joseph Staats. Ordered continued
Page 46—Maxwell vs James Prather and Peter Shaver. Continued
Page 46—Alexander Maxwell vs Catharine and Joseph Couch. Continued
Page 46—Alexander Maxwell vs Elenor Riffle, Jas Prather & J. Shaver. Continued
Page 46—Jacob Riffle vs James Lackey. Dismissed
Page 46—John Johnson vs Nathaniel Maddox. Dismissed.
Page 46—Jacob Crouch vs Jacob Riffle. Dismissed
Page 46—John Davisson vs Daniel Stout. Dismissed
Page 46—Peter Kinchelo vs John Johnson and John Burns. Dismissed
Page 46—Wm Thompson vs Christopher Hannaman. Continued
Page 47—John Scott vs George Bush. Continued
Page 47—John Stack house vs Robert Parks. Continued until August.
Page 47—Wm. Robinson vs Peter Kinchelo. Continued
Page 47—James Arnold vs Alexander Sleeth. Continued
Page 47—James Lackey vs Jacob Riffle. Dismissed
Page 47—James Divers vs Robert Henderson. Continued
Page 47—Hezekiah Davisson vs Daniel McCann. Continued
Page 47—Alexander Maxwell vs Benj. Abbott and Pat Hamilton. Continued
Page 47—Alex. Maxwell vs Peter Shaver & Jno Haddox. Continued
Page 47—Jacob Shaver vs David Henderson. Judgment granted plaintiff.
Page 47—James Tanner vs John Vandering—attachment. Judgment granted plaintiff.
Page 47—George Bush exempted from working on highway and payment of personal taxes.
Page 47—John Owens asked that Owen Owens be exempted from paying personal taxes as he is under age.
Page 47—Didimus granted to Daniel Stout to take deposition of James Anderson of Summerset County, New Jersey.
Page 47—Vancent Vincent took oath of Deputy Surveyor after being examined according to law.
Page 48—On the motion of Alexander Sleeth, Thomas Smith and Wm
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Thornhill proved in Court that Alexander Sleeth had paid 3 pounds of a debt on which a fire facias had issued from Hampshire Court at the suit of Robert Cunningham. Ordered to be certified.
Page 48—Court Met June 22, 1785
Page 48—Dedimus granted Caleb Stout to have the deposition of Jonathan Stout taken in a suit.
Page 48—Andrew Davisson proved to court that his son was not of age and should be exempt from payment of taxes.
Page 48—Record acknowledgment made by Nancy Price to Valentine Stalnaker, June 22, 1785.
Page 48—Thos. Cheney to take list of taxable property and tithables from mouth of West Fork River to Simpson’s Creek.
Page 48—Benj. Robinson take list of taxable property and tithables on waters of Simpson’s Creek and Thompson’s settlement.
Page 48—John Goodwin take same on Elk Waters.
Page 48—John McCalley take same from Mouth of Limestone up both sides of river to Lost Creek.
Page 48—John Sleeth take same from Lost Creek to West Fork Settlement.
Page 49—Edward Jackson take same on Buckhannon Settlement.
Page 49—Cornelius Westfall take same from Leading Creek down to County Line.
Page 49—Jacob Westfall take same from Leading Creek up to Petty’s Fort.
Page 49—Henry Delay take same from Petty’s Fort up to Joseph Crouch’s.
Page 49—Patrick Hamilton take same from Jacob Crouch’s to County Line.
Page 49—Salathiel Goff take same on Cheat River and Horse Shoe Bottom. All returns made at August Court.
Page 49—Venditioni Exponas issued against goods of Adam O’Brian taken in execution.
Page 49—Venditioni Exponas issued against good of Charles Harris taken in execution.
Page 49—Court adjourned.
Page 50—Court Held for Harrison County Jul 19, 1785.
Page 50—John Johnson vs Alex Sleeth. Dismissed
Page 50—Davis Smith vs John Johnson. Dismissed.
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Page 50—James Schoolcraft vs James McDead. Confessed Judgment and costs of suit.
Page 50—Benjamin Coplin vs Peter Kinchelo. Plaintiff non-suited.
Page 50—Benjamin Coplin vs Edward Jackson
Page 50—Hezekiah Davisson vs James Anderson. Agreed and defendants costs.
Page 50—James Anderson vs John Powers—Land Dispute. Judgment granted defendant.
Page 50—James Anderson vs Joseph Hasting. Plaintiff asks a subpoena for defendant to appear at the next court to answer for enclosing part of his land in his survey granted.
Page 50—Ordered that road from Enoch James Ford to Clarksburg be opened agreeable to way laid out by viewer.
Page 50—James Anderson and Henry Delay recommended for office of Sheriff.
Page 50—Major Powers and Mary, wife, acknowledged a deed of conveyance for land to Gilbert Hustage. Recorded July 19, 1785.
Page 50—Samuel Smith exempted for payment of personal taxes and laboring on highway.
Page 51—Christopher Carpenter to survey highway from Clarksburg to dividing ridges beyond Anderson Cabin.
Page 51—Robert Barkley to survey highway from top of dividing ridge to Barkley Ford.
Page 51—Wm Robinson to survey highway from Barkley Ford to Mud Lick Run.
Page 51—Enoch James to survey highway from Mud Lick Run to Jam Ford on West Fork River.
Page 51—All tithables living in that district to be surveyed to work on road. All new residents are exempted.
Page 52—Court held for Harrison County – August 16, 1785
Page 52—John Wade Loveberry produced in Court credentials of Ordination as Minister of the Gospel and entered into bond with Thomas Barkley and Obediah Davisson his securities.
Page 52—Grand Jury Presentment. State vs McDead—Indictment. Not guilty
Page 52—John Wade Loveberry takes oath of Allegiance and obtained license to celebrate the rites of
Marriage.
Page 52—State vs J. Meek. Verdict Guilty. Judgment and Costs.
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Page 52—James Anderson produced a commission from the Governor and entered into bond with Thos. Cheney and John Goodwin and Jonathan Coburn for the faithful discharge of his office as Sheriff, and took oath of allegiance and oath of office.
Page 52—Sariah Straten asked permission to build grist mill on his land on Hackers Creek. Order granted.
Page 53—State vs James Croach. Judgment for Defendant –not guilty.
Page 53—Court met August 17, 1785
Page 53—Charles Trornelion, Sr. appointed Constable and to appear at next court and take oath of office.
Page 53—Jos Hasting appointed Constable and to appear at next Court to take oath of office.
Page 53—Charles Foringash appointed Constable and to appear at next court to take oath of office.
Page 53—Jacob Riffle, chosen by John Riffle orphan infant child of Frances Riffle, dec’d, guardian entered into bond with Alexander Sleeth, and George Bush as securities to John P. Duvall, presiding Justice and his colleagues.
Page 53—State vs B Coplin—Presentment. Defendant guilty and fined.
Page 53—State vs E Thomas—Presentment. Defendant guilty and fined.
Page 53—State vs McCann—Indictment. Defendant not guilty.
Page 54—John Jackson, Jr. recommended for office of Deputy Surveyor by Wm Haymond, Principal Surveyor. Hezekiah Davisson and Edward Jackson to examine him for same.
Page 54—State vs C Riffle. Defendant not guilty
Page 54—John Jackson took oath of office for Deputy Surveyor.
Page 54—Dudley Evans to be examined by Hezekiah Davisson and Edward Jackson for office of Deputy Surveyor.
Page 54—Grand Didimus to take examination of Mary Mullett in suit between Thos Wilmoth and John Wilson.
Page 54—George Jackson vs John Schoolcraft—Debt. Defendant ordered into custody of Sheriff.
Page 54—State vs F Nutter—Presentment—Judgment guilty and fine.
Page 54—State vs J Wolf—Presentment. Judgment guilty and fine
Page 54—State vs P Kinchelo—Presentment. Judgment guilty and fine.
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Page 54—State vs Goof and Mary Anderson. Dismissed.
Page 54—State vs Fink. Continued
Page 54—State vs Fink. Continued.
Page 55—State vs Angling. Continued
Page 55—State vs Harris. Continued
Page 55—State vs Burris—Presentment. Judgment Guilty and fined.
Page 55—Dudley Evan took oath of Deputy Surveyor.
Page 55—John Wilson vs Thomas Wilmoth. Continued.
Page 55—Ratcliff vs Straten. Agreed.
Page 55—Henry Fink vs Thomas Atkins. Continued.
Page 55—Alexander Sleeth and Jonathan Coburn took oath of Deputies to the High Sheriff, James Anderson.
Page 55—Westfall vs Hornbeck. Continued.
Page 55—J Goodwin vs Caleb Stout—Case. No verdict, jury dismissed.
Page 55—Henry Delay vs J Johnson—Debt. Judgment for Plaintiff
Page 55—Joel Lowther vs John Saylor—Debt. Verdict and Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 56—Court met August 18, 1785
Page 56—Bogard vs Hamilton—Debt. Judgment confirmed for Plaintiff.
Page 56—James Taaff vs J Smith. Agreed
Page 56—Alexander Maxwell vs Jones. Agreed
Page 56—Maxwell vs Isaac & Joseph Staats—Debt. Continued.
Page 56—Maxwell vs Jas Prather. Discontinued debt not due.
Page 56—Maxwell vs C Riffle—Debt. Judgment confessed with stay of execution until plaintiff demands sum.
Page 56—P Kinchelo vs J Jackson and Bryn—Case. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff.
Page 56—George Jackson vs Peter Kinchelo. Confessed Judgment
Page 56—Scott vs Bush. Didimus for plaintiff. Continued until March term.
Page 56—Stack house vs Park. Continued until March Court.
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Page 56—Robinson vs Kinchelo. Continued
Page 56—James Divers vs Henderson. Agreed
Page 57—Hezekiah Davisson vs Daniel McCann. Agreed. Plaintiff paying costs, defendant to refund one half.
Page 57—Benjamin Copland vs Edward Jackson—Case. Amicable suit. Referred to John McCally and Wm Haymond.
Page 57—William Thompson vs Christopher Hanaman. Verdict and Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 57—Benjamin Robinson and John Wilson recommended for Commissioners to regulate land tax and to appear at next court to take necessary oath.
Page 57—Wm Lowther, ex-sheriff, to issue to John Prunty a sum of money collected by him from tithables in part of the sum allowed to him for building the public jail.
Page 57—Former order of a road granted to be opened from Clarksburg to Wickwire’s Ford be revived and carried into execution.
Page 57—Charles Fornelion appointed overseer of highway from Jno. Alexander’s to Conoly’s Lick.
Page 57—Evan Thomas proved two day’s attendance in court.
Page 57—Jos Gregory, Isaac Stackhouse, John Runyan and Wm Hannaman proved 3 day’s attendance in court.
Page 57—J Arnold vs A Sleeth. Continued.
Page 58—Maxwell vs Abott and Hamilton. Judg’t for plaintiff
Page 58—Maxwell vs John & Daniel Haddox. Judgment for plaintiff
Page 58—Maxwell vs Peter Shaver. Judgment for plaintiff
Page 58—O’Brian vs Webb and Davisson. Agreed.
Page 58—Davisson vs O’Brian. Agreed.
Page 58—Wm Alfred vs James Lackey. Agreed.
Page 58—Charles Parsons vs David Scott. Agreed
Page 58—Court met August 18, 1785
Page 58—Jacob Regan confessed that he had killed James Bulger by accident while shooting at a turkey. Found not guilty.
Page 59—Court Met August 19, 1785.
Page 59—Barnett Lambert vs Wm Smith. Plaintiff non-suited.
Page 59—William Smith vs Barnett Lambert. Continued.
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Page 59--Barnett Lambert vs Anthony Smith. Plaintiff non-suited.
Page 59—Peter Kinchelo vs John Schoolcraft—
Page 59—John Johnson vs John Bush –
Page 59—Davis Scott vs Hezekiah Davisson. Ordered Imparlance
Page 59—James Anderson vs Jos Hasting. Discontinued.
Page 59—Benjamin Coplin vs Peter Kinchelo. Ord. Imparlance New Petitions and Summons:
Page 59—John Higgans vs Jacob Wolf. Judgment for plaintiff
Page 59—John Higgins vs Benjamin Hornbeck. Judgment for plaintiff
Page 59—John Higgins vs Anthony smith. Judgment for plaintiff
Page 59—Jas Lackey vs Chas Burkhan—Arrach. Continued
Page 59—Valentine Stalnaker vs John Higgins—Attachment. Judgment for plaintiff and order for sale.
Page 60—John Wilson vs Henry Boshr—Attachment. Judgment for plaintiff and order for sale.
Page 60—Cornelius Bogard vs Henry Bosler—Attachment—Continued
Page 60—Joseph Hastings vs Wm Hacker—attachment. Judgment for plaintiff and order for sale.
Page 60—Didimus to be granted to take examination of James Scott at the instance of Charles Parson vs Davis Scott.
Page 60—John Prunty, John McCally, John P. Duvall and John Powers to agree with a joiner to make a table for the Court House by next Court.
Page 60—Edmond Freeman appointed to survey highway from Petty John’s to Husted Fork of Booth Creek and tithables to aid in keeping road in repair.
Page 60—Cornelius Bogard to survey highway from Wilson Mill to Rockingham County line and tithables to labor and keep road in repair.
Page 61—Court Held for September 20, 1785, in Harrison Co.
Page 61—Commonwealth vs Charles Harris, Continued
Page 61—Commonwealth vs Wm Anglin. Continued
Page 61—Commonwealth vs Daniel Fink. Continued. (Indictment)
Page 61—Commonwealth vs Daniel Fink. Continued (Presentment)
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Page 61—OLD ACTIONS;
Jonathan Wilson Vs. Thomas Wilmoth—Continued.
Page 61—Henry Fink Vs Thomas Atkins—Continued
Page 61—Benjamin Hornbeck vs Jno. Westfall – Continued.
Page 61—Maxwell Vs Staats—Continued.
Page 61—William Robinson Vs Peter Kincheloe—Continued
Page 61—William Smith Vs B. Lambert—Continued.
Page 61—David Scott vs Hezekiah Davisson—Continued until March.
Page 61—Peter Kincheloe Vs Jno. Schoolcraft—Continued.
Page 61—Benjamin Coplin vs Peter Kincheloe—Continued.
OLD ATTACHMENTS;
Page 61—James Lackey vs Charles Burcham—Continued
Page 61—Cornelius Bogard vs Charles Burcham—Judgment and order of sale
NEW PETITIONS AND SUMMONS
Page 61—David Murphy Vs George Arnold—Continued
Page 61—Issued by William Lowther $1.00 (?) to John Myers for running dividing county line
Page 62—George Jackson vs Cornelius Ward—John Prunty enters S B for defendant.
Page 62—Stephen Sherwood and James Scott to examine James Arnold for office of deputy surveyor.
Page 62—Peter Kincheloe vs Thomas Riley—Plaintiff failing to appear; suit dismissed.
Page 62—Lewis Duval to be surveyor highway in room of Benjamin Coplin
Page 62—Joseph Hastings sworn into office of constable; ordered to confine his district to the bounds of town of Clarksburg..
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Page 62—Order on motion of John P Duvall that slave named Cress be exempted from payment of public tax, county of foreign . Order granted.
Page 62—Sheriff to summons 24 freeholders to appear at November court for grand jury.
Page 62—On order of Joseph Shreeve to issue summons to William Smith to appear at November Court.
Page 62—James Arnold takes oath of deputy sheriff.
Page 63—Court met September 21, 1785
Page 63—James Arnold and John Jackson to examine Alexander Steele for office of deputy surveyor.
Page 63—Alexander Steele takes oath of deputy surveyor.
Page 63—Benjamin Wilson clerk of county court settled and made oath in court to amount of money that he arose by law-taxing writs and sundry other laws processes from first day of last March.
Page 63—James Anderson, High Sheriff, entered into bond of 20,000 pounds Sterling with Thomas Sheeney, Amaziah Davisson, and Isaac Davisson as security. Bonds recorded Sep 21, 1785.
Page 63—Court held for Harrison Count Oct. 18, 1785
NEW ACTIONS
Page 63—Cornelius Ward Vs Henry Ross. John Prunty, S.B. Continued
Page 63—John Johnson vs John Bush.—Not found
Page 63—Joseph Friend and Peter Kincheloe ruled trial at March term.
Page 63—William Ashby vs Jonathan Coburn – Continued.
Page 63—Commonwealth Vs Daniel Davisson – Continued.
PETITIONS AND SUMMONS;
Page 63—Robert Armstrong vs Patrick Mongonagle – Not found
Page 63—Bill of sale from William Lowther to William Thornhill. Recorded Oct. 18, 1785.
Page 63—William Wilkinson to be surveyor of highway from
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Simpson’s Creek to Ezekiel Thomas’s and tithables along Simpson’s creek to aid surveyor and
Keep road in repair.
Page 64—John McCaulley, Christopher Carpenter, John Powers, Thomas Sheeney, Edward Jackson produced Captains commissions of the Militia and are sworn into office.
Page 64—Thomas Webb and David Sleeth produced a Lieutenants commission and were sworn into office.
Page 64—Nichalas Carpenter and John Powers to view and receive jail when finished and John Prunty to be given an order on the High Sheriff for balance of money due for building jail.
Page 64—Court Adjourned.
Page 65—Court held for Harrison County Nov. 15, 1785.
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
Page 65—Benjamin Coplin for card playing on evidence of John Goodwin.
Page 65 John Powers, surveyor of Highway
John Hamilton, Surveyor of Highway
James Bodkin, for concealment of taxable property
Samuel Wilkinson for concealment of taxable property
John Currence, for concealment of taxable property
George Parson, for concealment of taxable property
John Warwick, for concealment of taxable property, evidence of Thomas Lackey
Anthony Smith, for concealment of taxable property
William Backes, for concealment of taxable property
Jonathan Goodwin for profane swearing.
Catherine Unsill, for theft on evidence of Daniel Fink
Jonathan Yocum, for concealment of taxable property.
Jonathan Yocum, for selling liquor without license
Peter Breeding, for breach of Sabbath and killing deer
Page 65—Nicholas Carpenter, and John Powers report jail finished and received and keys delivered to high Sheriff.
OLD ACTIONS – GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS;
Commonwealth vs Daniel Fink, Continued
Commonwealth vs Daniel Fink, Continued
Commonwealth vs Anglin, Continued
Commonwealth vs Charles Harris, Continued
Page 66 -- OLD ACTIONS
Jonathan Wilson and Huston Vs Thomas Wilmoth, dismissed
Henry Fink, Jr. Vs Thomas Atkins – Continued
John Westfall vs Benjamin Hornbeck – order for Didimus for defendant
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Page 66—Jonathan Goodwin vs Caleb Stout – continued until March
Page 66—Maxwell vs Staats—Continued
Page 66—William Robinson vs Peter Kincheloe—Continued
Page 66—Summons issued for Benjamin Robinson to subpoena Thomas Barkley, Sr. to next court about a land dispute.
Page 66—William Smith vs Lambert—Continued
Page 66—Receipt given by Thomas Webb given to Benjamin Webb, administrator for deceased father estate. Recorded Nov. 15, 1785
Page 66—William Bartlett and Sarah, his wife, acknowledge a deed of conveyance of land to Jonathan Powers to issue an order to James Schoolcraft on William Lowther for money belonging to County.
Page 66—Court met Nov. 16, 1785
Page 66—Peter Kincheloe Vs Jno Schoolcraft—Verdict and judgment for plaintiff
Page 67—Kincheloe Vs Andrew Skidmore—Judgment granted to defendant.
Page 67—Jackson vs Ward – Continued.
Page 67—Cornelius Ward Vs Henry Ross – Continued
Page 67—William Ashby vs Jno. Coburn – Continued
Page 67—Commonwealth vs Daniel Davisson – Dismissed.
OLD ATTACHMENTS
David Murphy vs George Arnold – Agreed
Thomas Lackey vs Benjamin Abbott—preempetory trial at March Court
Jno. Schoolcraft Vs Peter Kincheloe—dismissed
William Short vs John Johnson – Preemptory rule for March term
Samuel Cracraft Vs John Davisson and wife—continue till March term
Simon Arnold vs Jesse Reed—Continued
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Levi Wells – Continued
Joseph Griner Vs William Sinnott—Land dispute continued
Stephen Sherwood and Cornelius Austin to examine Robt Crow for office of Deputy
Surveyor.
NEW PETITIONS AND SUMMONS;
Peter Kincheloe vs Joseph Friend – Dismissed.
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Page 67—Robert Crow takes oath of deputy surveyor.
Page 68—Mary Eberman, orphan, made choice of John Alexander for guardian and Edward Jackson, security.
Page 68—Samuel Minear, orphan, bound to David Minear.
Page 68—Orders formerly directed to William Radcliffe, overseer of the highway, be recinded.
Page 68—Tithables on waters of Lost Creek above Buffalo to continue work as before.
Page 68—David Cassidy, appointed surveyor of highway in room of Jacob Stalnaker.
Page 68—Hezekiah Rosencrans appointed of highway in room of Henry Petro.
Page 68—John Crouch, Sr. exempted from payment of all personal taxes and laboring on highway.
Page 68—Joseph Friend, William Smith, Jno. Smith and Benjamin Wilson appointed viewers of road from Anglin Fort to Jonas Friends and render report at next court.
Page 68—William Radcliff, Jno Radcliff, Wm. Anglin and Henry Thompson view the nearest and best way for a road from Clarksburg to Anglin’s Ford and make a report at next court.
Page 69—Court meets Nov. 17, 1785.
Page 69—Andrew and Eliz. Davisson acknowledged deed of conveyance for land to Daniel Fink. Recorded Nov. 17, 1785.
Page 69—Short Vs Johnson—Johnson in custody of sheriff. S. B. entered for defendant.
Page 69—Jonathan Coburn Vs William Pettijohn—Continued.
Page 69—George Jackson Vs Samuel McHenry—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 69—Watson Clark Vs Daniel Westfall—Agreed.
Page 69—Didimus Issued to John Johnson to take examination of Abraham Ingram, Jr. and Sr., in case, Short Vs Johnson.
Page 69—Robert Armstrong Vs Patrick McDonagle—Continued
Page 69—John McCally Vs Michael Johnson. Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 69—Daniel Henderson Vs Jacob Riffle—judgment for plaintiff.
Page 69—Daniel Henderson Vs Jacob Riffle—continued to next term.
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Page 69—William Radcliff issued a summons to subpoena James Tanner to appear at next court and answer complaint of land dispute.
Page 69—Obediah Davisson proved in court that he had obtained a certificate for land on Davisson’s Run and had lost same. Ordered certification of law certificate.
Page 70—John Alexander, John Crouch, Jr., Jno. Cassidy and Valentine Stalnaker to view land for a road from Jacob Westfall’s to George Westfall’s Mill and make report at next court.
Page 70—Staats Vs O’Brien.
Page 70—John Wilson produced a commission of Captain of Militia and took oath.
Page 70—Benjamin Coplin Vs Peter Kincheloe—Continued.
Page 70—Daniel Davisson continued to keep ordinary until next court.
Page 70—Court proceeds to lay county levy.
Page 70—Sum of 129 pounds sterling and 12 shillings to be levied on 430 tithables and sheriff to collect same.
Page 71—Court of claims to be held next court and clerk to advertise same.
Page 71—Court held for Harrison County, Dec. 20, 1785
NEW ACTION;
Page 71—Jno Stout, Vs Jos. Gregory—non-suited.
Page 71—Benj. Robinson Vs Thomas Berkeley, Sr.—Land dispute. Sheriff summons jury of 12 men to settle dispute.
NEW PETITIONS AND SUMMONS;
Page 71—Daniel Woods Vs Jno. Coplin—Defendant confessed judgment.
Page 71—Peter Kincheloe Vs Samuel Borros—judgment for plaintiff.
Page 71—John Powers Vs John Stackhouse—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 71—Caleb Stout Vs W. M. Robinson—Agreed.
Page 71—Peter Kincheloe Vs Samuel Bonnett—Agreed
Page 71—Daniel Fink Vs William Short—Not Found.
NEW ATTACHMENTS
Page 71—John Cassety Vs McKinney Robinson—Attachment dissolved.
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Page 72—David Cassety Vs McKinney Robinson—Attachment dissolved.
Page 72—Henry Flesher, Thomas Hughes, Eliz Staats and Ellis Hughes to view and make way for bridle road from Island Ford to Henry Flesher’s and report to be rendered at next court.
Page 72—Court held in Harrison County Dec. 21-1785
Page 72—All tithables below Moore’s Run and waters of the Elk to aid Lewis Duvall in keeping his district of road on repair.
Page 72—All tithables above Moore’s Run aid John Davisson in keeping his district of a road in repair.
Page 72—James Campbell to be summoned to appear at next court to show cause, if any, why his children should not be bound out according to law.
Page 72—Court received county claims.
Page 73—Samuel McIntire proved to court the loss of a certificate for land by right of settlement. Same ordered to be certified.
Page 73—Court held for Harrison County January 1786.
NEW ACTIONS:
Page 73—Daniel Fink against Daniel Cutter—continued
Page 73—Jonathan Stout Vs Joseph Gregory—non-suited.
Page 73—Jonathan Radcliff Vs Jos. Hall—agreed
Page 73—Jonathan Schoolcraft Vs Peter Kincheloe—continued
NEW ATTACHMENTS:
Page 73—Benjamin Wilson Vs Henry and John Bosler—Judgment granted to plaintiff.
Page 73—Stephen Sherwood and James Taaff to examine Samuel Preston for office of Deputy Surveyor.
Page 73—Samuel Preston entered court and affirmed instead of taking the oath in the usual manner – that he would act in the office of deputy surveyor of Harrison County, Va.
Page 73—John Wolfe to be surveyor of highway in room of John Davisson from Clarksburg to Anne Davisson’s Graveyard and tithable to assist in keeping road in good repair.
Page 74—Benjamin and Anne Shinn acknowledged deed of conveyance for land to Benjamin Cutler. Deed recorded third Tuesday in January 1786.
Page 74—James Campbell appeared in court and the court is of the opinion that his children should not be bound out.
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Page 75—Court Held for February 21, 1786
NEW SUITS
Page 75—Jonathan Ratcliff vs Jno Goodwin. Ord. Importance
Page 75—Hoshea Moore vs Adam O’Brian. Ord. Importance for March Court. If security no given for costs, suit dismissed.
Page 75—Hezekiah Davisson vs Benjamin Copeland. Impce.
Page 75—George Arnold vs David Murphey. Rem. Continued.
Page 75—Jno McCally vs Lewis Duvall. Impce.
CHANCERY;
Page 75—J. Hamilton vs C. Bogard. Plaintiff enters injunction against Defendant’s execution. Continued
Page 75—Jonathan Warwick appointed overseer to open road from Conley’s Lick to top of Allegeny Mt. Agreeable to former order of Augusta County Court. Overseer aided by petitioners.
Page 75—Thos Hughes appointed surveyor of bridle road from Island Ford to Henry Flesher’s. All tithable above Island Ford Little Buffalo, up West Fork and below William Radcliff’s to be exempted from working on all roads.
Page 75—Ralph Morrow to be appointed surveyor of highway in room of James Anderson.
Page 75---To build new Court House in town of Clarksburg and Bridge across Elk River to be exposed to public sale to lowest bidder on Second Court day of next March. Clerk to post notice of sale.
Page 76—Court met February 22, 1786
Page 76—William Lowther, late Sheriff, ordered to pay balance due to Jonathan Prunty out of the County money in his hand.
Page 76—Jesse Hughes and Thomas Webb nominated by Court as proper persons for Captains of the Militia in this County.
Page 76—Isaac Richards and Jos Wilkinson nominated by Court as proper persons to fill office of Lieutenants in this County. James Tanner, Robert Lowther and Wm Powers for Ensigns in the Militia of this County.
Page 76—Dividing Ridge between Hacker’s Creek and Lost Creek and so along to Two Lick Run be the division between Captains Jno M. McCally’s and Hughes Companies.
Page 76—Line between Captain McCally’s and Carpenter’s Companies be up Davisson’s Run and up the dividing ridge above Capt. Reed’s.
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Page 76—William Lowther, late Sheriff, to pay Thos Douglass all arrears in his hands to aid said Douglass in running and finishing County Line.
Page 76—Joshua Allen exempted from laboring on Highway.
Page 77—John Scott vs Peter Kinchelo and William and John Hanaman—Felony. Jury appointed to settle dispute.
Page 77—Jury finds defendants ‘NOT GUILTY” as pleaded. Case dismissed.
Page 78—Court Held for Harrison March 21, 1786
Page 78—William Tucker to be exempted from payment of all personal taxes and laboring on highway.
Page 78—Two negros named Frand and Jude, belonging to Thos. Bartlett, Sr. be exempted from payment of taxes.
Page 78—Nicholas Carpenter entered into bond, with Benjamin Wilson as security, for performance in office of Coroner.
Page 78—Benjamin Wilson, clerk of the peace, entered into bond with Jno Warwick as security, for performance of Clerk of the Peace, and took oath of office according to law.
Page 78—Nathaniel Maddox exempted from payment of all personal taxes and working on highway.
Page 78—Thos. Barklry exempted from working on highway.
Page 78—George Drake exempted from working on highway.
Page 78—Frank Stout vs Adam O’Brian, -- Judgment for plaintiff against defendant.
Page 78—Jonathan Warwick acknowledged deed of conveyance for land to Jonathan Page. Deed Recorded March 21, 1786
Page 78—Jno Westfall Vs Benjamin Hornbeck. Dismissed
Page 78—H. Fink vs Thos Atkins. Continued
Page 78—Jno Goodwin vs Caleb Stout. Preemptory rule until last day of court.
OLD GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
Page 79—Commonwealth vs Anglin. Continued
Page 79—State vs Fink – Indictment ordered continued.
Page 79—State vs Fink.—Presentment continued
Page 79—State vs Chas Harris. Dismissed.
NEW GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
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Page 79—State Vs B. Copeland. Dismissed
Page 79—State vs Jno Powers. Dismissed
Page 79—State vs Jno Hamilton. Continued
Page 79—State vs Jas. Bodkin Dismissed
Page 79—State vs S. Wilkinson. Dismissed
Page 79—State vs Jno. Currence. Continued
Page 79—State vs George Parsons. Continued
Page 79—State vs Jno Warwick. Dismissed. Sheriff to collect tax for 5 horse supenumary.
Page 79—State vs Andrew Smith. Dismissed. Sheriff to collect tax on 2 horses.
Page 79—State vs Wm Burress. Dismissed. Sheriff to collext tax on 5 horses and 5 cattle.
Page 79—State vs Jno Goodwin. Dismissed.
Page 79—State Vs Jno Yocum. Dismissed. Sheriff to collect tax on 10 cattle if not paid for by Geo Lee, thence the defendant to be accountable and considered as supenumary
Page 79—State vs Jno Yocum. Dismissed
Page 79—State vs Peter Breeding. Dismissed
Page 80—Joseph Wilkinson to have discount in Sheriff’s books for Revenue tax and certificate for year 1785, and the Sheriff to have credit in his settlement with the court.
Page 80—Henry Delay acknowledged deed of conveyance to Sethman Homan of land. Deed recorded after private examination.
Page 80—Col. Wm McClary to Examine David Hanaway for office of Deputy Surveyor and report to court.
Page 80—David Hanaway sworn into office of Deputy Surveyor.
Page 80—John Tucker exempted from payment of all personal taxes and laboring on highway.
Page 80—Walter Everitt acknowledged deed of conveyance for land to Jacob Rees. Deed recorded after acknowledgment of dower by wife, March 21, 1786.
Page 80—Aaaron Richarson vs Jno Smith—Judgment granted plaintiff.
Page 80—John Polly exempted from all personal taxes and laboring on highway.
Page 80—David Casety appointed surveyor of highway from Jacob Westfall’s mill to Benjamin Jones’s, agreeable to way viewed by John Casety. (continued on next page)
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Page 80—(continued from page 36) John Crouch and Valentine Stalnaker. Tithables on both sides of valley river from Westfall’s mill to Jones’s to aid surveyor in keeping road in repair.
Page 80—John Crouch, Jr. appointed surveyor of highway from Benj. Jones’ to George Westfalls mill agreeable to way viewed by John Crouch, John Casety and Valentine Stalnaker. Tithables on both sides of valley river to aid in making and keeping road in good repair.
Page 81—Samuel Freeman appointed constable in room of Edmund Freeman.
Page 81—Court met March 22, 1786.
Page 81—Cornelius Ward vs Jacod Brake—Chancery. Injunction granted against defendant.
Page 81—Cornelius Bogard vs Jno. Hamilton. Injunction to be dissolved.
Page 81—Maxwell vs Isaac Stout. Continued until May term. Didmus for Plaintiff.
Page 81—Common Law—Cornelius Bogard vs Jno Hamilton. Judgment granted for plaintiff against Defendant’s securities.
Page 81—William Robinson vs Peter Kinchelo. Dismissed.
Page 81—Jonathan Scott vs George Bush. Agreed.
Pagr 81—Andrew Davisson and wife acknowledged deed of conveyance of land in Clarksburg to Robert Miness. Recorded March 22, 1786.
Page 81—John Stackhouse vs Robert Barke. Continued. Present didimus generally.
Page 82—John Prunty, John Powers, William Robinson, and John McCally to settle with Wm. Lowther for collection of county levy for year 1786. Report to be made.
Page 82—James Anderson to have certificate for taxes on oath by Wickwire, John.
Page 82—Daniel and Prudence Davisson acknowledge deed of conveyance for land in Clarksburg to Thos and Jos. Pennell. Deed recorded March 22, 1786.
Page 82—James Arnold vs Alexander Sleeth. Continued until August Term.
Page 82—Chas Parsons vs David Scott. Agreed at Def’t cost.
Page 82—William Smith vs Barnett Lambert. Agreed.
Page 82—Joseph Friend vs Peter Kinchelo. Verdict for Defendant and costs. Rule for new preemptory trial at May court.
Page 82—George Jackson vs Cornelius Ward. Agreed.
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Page 82—Isaac Edwards, Minister of the Gospel, produced credentials of ordination into the Baptist Church, and entered into bond with John Goodwin and Nicholas Carpenter as securities for performance as office of minister. All further orders and proceedings in this case are rescinded.
Page 82—Benjamin Coplin vs Peter Kinchelo. Continued.
Page 82—Walter Everitt acknowledged power of attorney to John Stackhouse. Recorded March 22, 1786.
Page 82—Mary Everitt proved two days attendance as witness for John Stackhouse vs Robert Park.
Page 82—Commissioners are appointed to settle with William Lowther, late Sheriff, report he paid whole of county for year 1784. Sheriff exonerated from any other demand by court.
Page 83—David Scott vs Hezekiah _____________. Continued.
Page 83—George Jackson for Jacob Brake motion to have injunction dissolved. Said injunction by Cornelius against Jacob Brake ruled continued.
Page 83—Former order to build bridge across the Elk River to be rescinded.
Page 83—Salathiel Gooff took oath as Captain of the Militia for County. Jno Goodwin, Jr. and Cornelius Bogard as Lieutenants; Robert Lowther, William Powers, James Tanner and James Westfall as Ensigns.
Page 83—Court Held March 23, 1786.
Page 83—William Asby vs William Cobern. Judgment confessed by Defendant for debt and costs.
Page 83—Stephen Sherwood’s petition read and rejected.
Page 83—Surveyor of this county to apply to surveyor of Greenbrier County to have order similar to this order Past, To-wit: When a surveyor has finished the running of the dividing line a commissioner from Greenbrier be appointed by Court to met in conjunction with a commissioner of this county. Commissioner to have a tithable book of the year 1785 and proportion their charge according to law. Each Counties portion to be paid into the hands of the different principle surveyors, who will in turn pay the same to the several claimants.
Page 84—John Cally and Captain Edward Jackson appointed commissioners to join in conjunction with those from Greenbrier County to settle charge of running the dividing line between the counties.
Page 84—Cornelius Ward vs Henry Ross. Discontinued.
Page 84—Thomas Lackey vs Benjamin Abbott. Suit in issue according to former preemptory rule. Verdict for plaintiff for cost.
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Page 84—John Warwick proved three day’s attendance as a witness for Thomas Lackey vs Benjamin Abbott.
Page 84—William Short vs Jno Johnson. Plea not guilty. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff for 500 pounds sterling.
Page 84—John Yocum and Thomas Holden proved two and three days attendance as witnesses in a suit between William Short and Jno Johnson.
Page 84—Samuel Cracraft vs Jno Davisson and wife. Dismissed.
Page 84—Simon Arnold vs Jesse Hughes. Verdict and Judgment for defendant.
Page 84—Benjamin Coplin vs Edward Jackson. Continued.
Page 84—Hezekiah Davisson vs Levi Wells. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff.
Page 85—James Ratcliff, James Tanner, and Alexander West proved three days attendance in suit Simon Arnold vs Jesse Hughes.
Page 85—Joseph Davisson surveyor of highway in room of John Wolf.
Page 85—Andrew Davisson and Samuel Wilkinson proved three days and two days attendance and witnesses in suit between Hezekiah Davisson and Lewis Wills.
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
Page 85—State vs Jno Currents. Dismissed. Sheriff to collect tax on one horse.
Page 85—Hezekiah Davisson vs lowest bidder to build Court House for 90 pounds Sterling. George Jackson and security for said Davisson. This is agreeable to a plan, date and time filed in the clerk’s office under the penalty of 180 pounds sterling.
Page 85—Hezekiah Davisson took oath of allegiance and oath of Lieutenant of the Militia.
Page 85—James McDead made oath that he had served three years in the Continental Army under Capt. Voss and discharged by Col. Freebaker; Certificate of discharge lost. Order certification of same.
Page 85—Sheriff to summons 24 freeholders to appear at next May court as Grand Jury of Inquest.
Page 86—Court convenes for March 24, 1786.
OLD ACTIONS
Page 86—Joseph Friend vs William Smith. Dismissed.
Page 86—Benjamin Robinson vs Thos Berkley. Continued.
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Page 86—Daniel Fink vs Benjamin Cutter. Agreed
Page 86—Joseph McCally vs Lewis Duvall. Agreed at Def’s cost
Page 86—Jno. Ratcliff vs Jno. Goodwin. Agreed at Def’t cost.
Page 86—Hoshea Moore vs Adam O’Brian. Christopher Carpenter enters security for costs. Issued joined and rule to May term—then to plead.
Page 86--Hezekiah Davisson vs Benjamin Coplin. Agreed at Defendant’s costs.
Page 86—Jno. Schoolcraft vs Peter Kinchelo. P. S. Agreed.
Page 86—William Ratcliff vs James Tanner. Agreed.
Page 86—Jno Casety vs McKinney Robinson. Plea entered and issue joined and ruled to plea at May term.
Page 86—David Cavid vs McKinney Robinson. Plea entered and issued joined and ruled to plea at May term.
OLD ATTACHMENTS
Page 86—James Lackery vs Charles Burkham. Dismissed.
OLD PRESENTMENTS AND SUMMONS
Page 86—Jno Coburn vs William Pettyjohn. Dismissed.
Page 86—Robert Armstrong vs Patrick McGonagle. Judgment for Plaintiff.
Page 86—David Henderson vs Jacob Riffle. Agreed
Page 86—Jno Parsons vs Joseph Lawson. Continued.
NEW ACTIONS;
Page 87—Joseph Friend vs Ebenezer Perry. Impce.
Page 87—George Arnold vs Adam O’Brian. Peter Kinchelo enters S. B. impce.
Page 87—Charles Harris vs Hezekiah Davisson. Non-suited. Judgment for defendant for costs.
Page 87-- John Scott vs Peter Kinchelo. Adam O’Brian enters S. B. impce.
Page 87—John Davisson vs George Drake. George Jackson enters S. B. impce.
Page 87—Benjamin Coplin vs Henry Fink, Jr. Continued.
Page 87—Peter Kinchelo vs Jno Scott. Plea entered and ruled preemptory for May Term.
Page 87—Walter Everitt vs Jacob Rees. Agreed.
Page 87—Josiah Little and Jacob Rees. Continued.
Page 87—Joel Berry vs Jacob Reagan. Judgment for Plaintiff.
Page 87—Michael Bulger vs Robert Pike. Agreed.
Page 87—Andrew Skidmore vs Joseph Donohoe. Judgment for plaintiff
Page 87—James Haines vs Samuel McHenry. Continued.
Page 87—Thomas Holden vs James Staats. Judgment for Plt’f
Page 87—Joseph Friend vs Ebenezer Petty. Continued.
Page 87—Benjamin James, James Holden and Ebenezer Petty proved four day’s attendance as witnesses in suit of Thomas Holden vs Joseph Staats
Page 87—John Stackhouse vs Robert Park. Rule that this cause be submitted to committee of five. Judgment to be entered on their award and same to be subject to execution.
Page 87—William Haddox vs John Johnson. Judgment granted against John Furbey, security for Johnson.
OLD ACTIONS
Page 87--John Goodwin vs Caleb Stout. No verdict reached before court adjourned.
Page 88—Henry Delay to take a list of all taxables and taxable property and tithables from the head of Tigarts Valley river to Benj. Jones' and to return same to clerk of county court on or before last day of next April court.
Page 88—John Wilson to take a list of all aforesaid from Benjamin Jones’ downward including the whole of the Valley River including Wilmouth’s settlement and Dry Fork settlement.
Page 88—Salathiel Goff to take a list as aforesaid from head of Horsehoe Settlement down to Wolf Creek
Page 88—Edward Jackson to take a list as aforesaid from or of the whole of the Buchannan River Settlement.
Page 88—John Sleeth to take a list as aforesaid from the head of the West Fork settlement to the dividing ridge on Doss and Hacker’s Creek, and all above the two Lick Run.
Page 88—Prunty to take a list of same from below the dividing ridge on Lost and Hacker’s Creek and below the Two Lick Run, and Davisson’s run and the dividing ridge between Brown’s Creek—
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Page 88—John P. Duvall to take a list of same from below Davisson’s Run and the dividing ridge of Brown’s Creek and Elk to the dividing ridge between Elk and Simpson’s Creek.
Page 88—William Robinson to take a list of same from the dividing ridge of Simpson’s and Elk Creeks including all below the main road to Jacob Spiglars.
Page 88—Thomas Cheney to take a list of same all below Spiglars to the main road, down to the county line. On the east side of the West Fork River.
Page 88—Jno Goodwin to take a list of same all the waters of Booth’s Creek above the road.
Page 88—John Powers to take a list of same all the waters of Simpson’s Creek above the road including the Coal Flat Settlement.
Page 88—Benjamin Robinson to take a list of same all below Lambert’s Run to the County Line on the West side of the West Fork.
Page 89—Henry Thompson, William Anglin, Daniel Davisson and Thomas Reed to view and mark a way for bridle road from Clarksburg to Anglin’s Ford the nearest and best way and report to next Court. Viewers exempted from laboring on road the number of days they are viewing way.
Page 89—Jacob Stalnaker, Sr. to be exempted from all personal taxes and laboring on the highway.
Page 89—Court convenes for March 24, 1786.
Page 89—Philip Minear, James Gooff, William Parsons and Salathiel Gooff or any three of them to view and mark a way for a wagon road from the Cheat River Ford to the County Line near the Forks Ford a branch of the Youghiogheny River. Report at next court.
Page 89—William Parsons appointed Constable in room of Michael Johnson.
Page 89—Court held for Harrison County April 18, 1786
Page 90—John Haymond recommended to office of Lieutenant of the Militia.
Page 90—John Haymond took oath of office according to Law.
Page 90—April 19, 1786
Page 90—Watson Clarke nominated to office of Ensign of the Militia.
Page 90—Jacob Westfall permitted to stop the former highway on his own lands where he is now about to clear an open way from the old road to the road again.
Page 90—John Cain appointed Surveyor in room of Wm Runyan and from Bear Wallow to the Island Ford and tithables from Jno
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Page 90—(continued from page 42) Coburn’s upward from the mouth of Little Buffalo and Lost Creek to aid and assist the surveyor and keep road in good repair.
Page 90—James Gooff appointed surveyor of highway from the Ford on Cheat River to the Three Fork Ford on the land of John Gooff’s, tithables in the Horseshoe Settlement ad down to Woolf creek to aid in opening and keeping the road in good repair.
Page 91—James Wilkinson and John Haddox took the oath of allegiance. Wilkinson, as Lieutenant of the Militia; Haddox as Ensign.
Page 91—John Cutright took oath of office of an Ensign of the Militia.
Page 91—Wm Anglin and Henry Thompson to measure the way from Clarksburg to Anglin’s Ford and mark each mile and make report at next court.
Page 91—Daniel and Prudence Davisson acknowledged a deed of conveyance to land in Clarksburg to Isaac Warhburn’s heir-at-law, Whas Washburn.
Page 91—It is unnecessary to swear Benjamin Robinson and Josh Wilson into office of Commissioners of the Land Tax as the Register of the Land Office has not complied with the Equalizing law.
Page 91—John Prunty and John Wilson appointed commissioners from Harrison Co. Court to call on court of Monongalia Co. to immediately comply with the act entitled: An act for dividing the county of Monongalia as respects the refunding the money for the public building and then make their report to said County Court of Harrison County with all possible speed. If the court of Monongalia should refuse or fail to comply with the said act that further proceedings may be had thereon; said commissioners to be paid by the county for their services.
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS;
State Vs William Anglin—dismissed
State Vs Daniel Fink—dismissed
State Vs Daniel Fink—Claim dismissed.
State Vs George Parsons—continued
Page 92—Henry Fink vs Thomas Atkins—continued till May Term
John Goodwin vs Caleb Stout—Amicable trial. Committee appointed to settle and determine the
Suit subsisting.
David Scott Vs Hezkiah Davisson—continued until August term
Benjamin Robinson Vs Thomas Berkley—land dispute. Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 92—REFERENCES
James Friend Vs Ebenezer Petty—continued till May
Page 92—George Arnold Vs Adam O’Brien—Plea non-cul. Issue joined and rule to plead didimus generally.
Page 92—Jno. Scott vs Peter Kincheloe—continued
Page 92—William Johnson exempted from all personal taxes and laboring on public highway.
OLD PETITIONS AND SUMMONS
Josiah Little Vs Jacob Rees—continued
Joseph Friend Vs Ebenezer Patty—continued
NEW ACTIONS
Jacob Wolf Vs Jno. Wolf—Impce
Jno Stout Vs Jos. Gregoire—Impce.
John Power, Thos. Webb, Joseph Wilkinson and Thos. Wilkinson to view way for road from John
Power’s to Thos. Webb’s Mill and make report at next court.
Page 93—Court convenes April 20, 1786
Page 93—Sheriff to pay to James Schoolcraft or his order a sum of money due to Catherine Countryman for her subsistance.
Page 93—Benjamin Copeland Vs Edward Jackson—Arbitrators appointed by court make following decision, to-wit: said defendant to pay the balance due on his bond assigned from Peter Kincheloe to the plaintiff after deduction sum he paid Kincheloe.
Page 93—Robert Pike Vs Caleb Stout—Amicable suit. This suit submitted to a committee of arbitrators.
Page 93—John Davis Vs Geo. Drake—continued
OLD ATTACHMENTS
Page 93--Jno. Parsons Vs. Joseph Logstone—dismissed
NEW ACTIONS
Page 93—Thos. Evans Vs Henry Fink, Jr. and Geo. Arnold—Impc. And Jas Arnold and Peter Kicheloe under S. B.
Page 93—George Arnold Vs Michael Bulger—Agreed at defendant’s costs.
Page 93—George Jackson Vs Ralph Morrow & Wife—rule trial for May Term. Peter Kincheloe enter S.B.
Page 93—John Warwick Vs Joseph Friend—Impce
Page 93—Daniel Fink Vs William Short—Impce. Cornelius Bogard Apce. Bail is entered S.B.
Page 94—Robert Pike Vs Caleb Stout—Judgment granted plaintiff at defendant’s costs.
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Page 94—William Short, Vs Daniel Fink—Impce
Page 94—Jno Goodwin, Sr. appointed overseer of the highway from Robert Plumbers’ to Tigert’s Valley Fork at Wickwires’ and tithables on the waters of Boothe Creek above the main road leading to Pettyjohns’ to aid surveyor in opening and keeping the road in good repair.
Page 94—McKinney Robinson Vs Edward Jackson—Plaintiff non-suited. Judgment granted accordingly.
Page 94—Thomas Hughes Vs Peter Kincheloe—Impce
NEW PETITIONS AND SUMMONS
Page 94—Philip Keyer Vs John Fuby—judgment for plaintiff
Page 94—Philip Meyer (?) Vs Michael Finer—judgment for plaintiff
Page 94—John Alquin Vs Jas. Taaffe—judgment for plaintiff
Page 94—Peter Kincheloe Vs Jacob Kegar—judgment for plaintiff
Page 94—John Wickwire, Vs Samuel Shaw—judgment for plaintiff
Page 94—John Wickwire Vs Richard Merrifield—continued didimus issued for plaintiff
Page 94—John Wickwire Vs Richard Merrifield—continued didimus issued for plaintiff
Page 94—William Robinson Vs Daniel Find – continued
Page 94—Daniel Wood VS Hezekiah Davisson – dismissed
Page 95—Basil Rice Vs Michael Bulgar—judgment for plaintiff
Page 95—Robert Pike proved one day’s attendance as witness in suit between Basil Rice and Michael Bulgar.
Page 95—Thomas Hughes Vs Peter Kincheloe—Amicable trial. Defendant to pay costs. Denied charges; judgment granted accordingly.
Page 95—Hezekiah and Anne Davisson acknowledged two deeds of conveyance of land to Daniel J. Adams. Recorded April 20, 1786.
Page 95—Hezekiah Davisson agreed to pay clerk the treasurer tax of 3 shillings per hundred and all other fees arising from deeds of 15,000 acres.
NEW ATTACHMENTS
Jno. Wood Vs William Bartlett—dismissed
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Page 96—Court convenes for Harrison County May 16, 1786
Page 96—Joseph Pollard was admitted to practice as an Attorney at Law and took oath of office accordingly.
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
Samuel Shaw for retailing liquor
Daniel Davisson for retailing liquor
George Arnold and William Currents for assault and battery
Benjamin Wilson for retailing liquor
John McCalley for taking unreasonable fees for license
Thomas Cottrill for retailing liquor
John P. Duvall and John McCalley for assault and battery
Evan Thomas for retailing liquor
Edmond Freeman for neglect of working on road
OLD GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
Commonwealth vs George Parsons—judgment against defendant for concealing taxable property
Page 97—James Arnold, Thos. Douglas and Obediah Davisson, Jr.—fined for not attending their summons on petty jury.
OLD ACTIONS
Alex Maxwell Vs Isaac State and Jos. Stanton—judgment for plaintiff
Joseph Friend Vs Peter Kincheloe—continued
John Schoolcraft Vs Peter Kincheloe—continued
Charles Harris delivered John Johnson to the court in the execution to discharge himself and other
Security who had entered into bond for said Johnson. Bail now ordered discharged.
Page 98—Court held May 17, 1786
Page 98—Joseph Friend Vs Peter Kincheloe—judgment for plaintiff
Page 98—Daniel Davisson entered into bond for performance of keeping ordinary.
Page 98—Charges will be dropped against persons who were indicted for retailing liquor if they come into court and make returns for tavern license for present year.
Page 98—John Casety Vs McKinney Robinson—continued until August court.
Page 98—William Stout Vs John Johnson----
Page 98—Ellis Hughes proved 5 days attendance; Thomas Hughes two days, and John Johnson 1 day as witnesses for plaintiff in suit of Joseph Friend Vs Peter Kincheloe.
Page 98—Benjamin Copeland Vs Henry Fink—continued
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Page 98—Peter Kincheloe Vs John Scott—judgment for defendant and costs.
Page 99—Thomas Hughes proved three days and Alice Hughes, 1 day as witnesses for John Scott vs Peter Kincheloe.
Page 99—Jesse Hughes took oath of Captain of Militia
Page 99—Henry Fink Vs Thomas Atkins—continued
Page 99—Joseph Friend Vs Ebenezer Petty—continued.
Page 99—George Arnold Vs Adam O’Brien—Plea, non-debit, pre-empitory rule till August term.
Page 99—John Scott Vs Peter Kincheloe—dismissed
Page 99—Jno. Stout Vs Joseph Gregory—continued until August term
Page 99—Thomas Wolf Vs John Wolfe, agreed
Page 99—John Davisson Vs George Drake—continued
Page 99—Evan Thomas Vs Henry Fink and Geo. Arnold—judgment for plaintiff
Page 99—Daniel Fink, Vs William Short—agreed
Page 99—John Stackhouse Vs Robert Clark---judgment for plaintiff
Page 100—Court convened May 18, 1786
Page 100—Andrew Davisson proved l days attendance as witness in suit of Evan Thomas vs Henry Fink and Geo. Arnold.
Page 100—George Jackson to keep ferry-boat across Elk River until the next annual general assembly.
Page 100—William Short Vs John Johnson—judgment for plaintiff
Page 100—George Jackson Vs Ralph Marrow—judgment for defendant and costs.
Page 100—John Haymond resigned office of deputy surveyor to qualify for office of deputy clerk at County Court and took oath accordingly.
Page 100—John Warwick Vs Jos. Friend—continued
OLD PETITIONS AND SUMMONS
Page 101--James Haynes Vs Samuel McHenry—judgment for plaintiff
John Warwick to pay two lawyer fees on two non-suit cases—order rejected
John Goodwin Vs Caleb Stout—judgment for plaintiff
Robert Pike proved 10 days; Edward Goodwin, 8 days, Thomas Wilkinson 5 days, Joseph Davisson 3 days, Mary Davisson 1 day, Anne Davisson 4 days, Michael McKinney
1 day, Mary Davisson 3 days, as witnesses in suit of John Goodwin Vs Caleb Stout.
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Page 101—Henry Fink and Geo. Arnold Vs Evan Thomas—New Chancery suit. Bill of injunction entered against the defendant’s judgment. Continued till next term.
OLD PETITIONS AND SUMMONS
Jos. Friend Vs Ebenezer Petty—judgment for plaintiff
Josiah Little Vs Jacob Rees—judgment for plaintiff
John Wickwire Vs Richard Merrifield—continued
John Wickwire Vs Richard Merrifield—continued
William Robinson Vs Daniel Fink—judgment for plaintiff
Cornelius Ward Vs Jacob Brake—Chancery suit—ruled to next term
Henry Fink, Jr. came into court and proved he had list certificate for a wolf scalp. Ordered certi-
fication of same.
Samuel Shaw Vs Abraham Cimberlin and George Arnold—judgment against defendant
Page 102—Lewis Castleman Vs Henry Fink, Jr.—continued till August term.
Jno. Coburn Vs James Arnold—dismissed
Adam O’Brien Vs peter Kincheloe—continued
Adam O’Brien Vs Michael Bulgar—continued
Jacob Reagan Vs Michael Bulger—continued
Jacob Reagan Vs Peter Kincheloe—continued
Benjamin Copeland Vs Peter Kincheloe—continued
Michael Bulgar Vs James Schoolberry—continued
Hezekiah Davisson Vs Daniel Fink—continued
Peter Kincheloe Vs Henry Ross—Didimus for defendant
Jno Coburn Vs William Thornhill—didimus for defendant
John McKinney Vs Hezekiah Davisson—Alias
William Short Vs Jacob Ribble—agreed
Henry Fink Vs Evan Thomas—discontinued
NEW PETITIONS
John Wickwire Vs Jno Stout—continued
John Wickwire Vs Geo. Arnold—continued
John Wickwire Vs Evan Thomas—continued
Jacob Reagan Vs John Brown—judgment confessed
James Ryan Vs William Haddox—judgment for plaintiff
Henry Fink, Jr. Vs Hezekiah Davisson—continued
Henry Fink Vs Isaac Richards—agreed
George Arnold Vs Joel Lowther—dismissed
George Arnold Vs Jno. Coburn—continued
Peter Kincheloe Vs Ellis Hughes—agreed
Page 103
Richard Merrifield Vs Samuel McIntire—judgment for plaintiff
Wm Davis, Jr. Vs Charles Harris—agreed
George Arnold Vs Adam O’Brien—judgment for plaintiff
Eliz. Delay’s acknowledgement of a deed recorded May 18, 1786
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Page 103—William Smith appointed surveyor of highway for bridle road from Jos. Friends’ to Anglin’s Ford and all tithables from Valentine Stalnaker’s including both sides of the river down to Daniel Booth’s including leading creek and Wilmoth’s Settlement to aid surveyor in opening and keeping the road in good repair.
Page 103—John McCalley appointed surveyor of highway in room of Daniel Davisson from Elk to Bear Wallow.
Page 103—John Murphy appointed surveyor of highway from Elk to Ezekiel Thomas’s and all tithables from Elk to Simpson’s creek to keep the road in good repair.
Page 103—Ordered that John Goodwin, Thomas Wilkinson, Jos. Davisson, John Powers, John Murphy, John McCalley and Christopher Carpenter to open Bridle road from Anglin’s Ford to the 17 mile tree.
Page 103—William Haymond, George Jackson, John Duvall and Thos Nutter to view way for road from Clarksburg to John Wolf’s by the way of Major Haymond’s place and report to next court.
Page 104—Court held for Harrison County June 20, 1786.
Page 104—Benjamin Robinson and John Powers to examine Anne Shinn concerning acknowledgment of a deed of conveyance to John Brake and make a report to court.
Page 104—A deed from Benjamin Shinn and wife to John Brake recorded June 20, 1786.
Page 104—Ralph Morrow appointed surveyor of Highway from Anne Davisson’s Graveyard to Robert Plumber’s and tithables on Simpson’s Creek including Thompson’s settlement to aid in opening and keeping the road in good repair.
Page104—Didimus granted to Cornelius Ward to take deposition of Sylvester Lyon in Chancery Suit between Jacob Brake and Cornelius Ward.
Page 104—John Powers, John Prunty, Nicholas Carpenter and Thos. Cheney to lay off bounds for prison.
Page 104—Sheriff to pay Josiah Davisson in part for his services as a chain man in running county line between Harrison county and Greenbrier County.
Page 104—Christopher Carpenter and Thos. Reed to review road through John Brown’s plantation and report as July Court.
Page 104—Overseers appointed to cut road from Anglin’s Ford to Clarksburg and make report of the number of men in each district.
Page 104—Sheriff to pay Thomas Douglas part of his fees as surveyor of county line between Harrison and Greenbrier County.
Page 104—Report made by justices appointed to lay off the prison bounds recorded June 20, 1786.
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Page 105—Agreeable to the report of William Haymond, Geo. Jackson and John Duvall a road is to be cut from Clarksburg to John Wolf’s as follows: Namely: from Jackson’s Wills up the creek to the first white oak then up the point by their marks by Major Hammonds’ to John Wolfe’s.
Page 105—John McCalley and John Murphy to summons their hands to open road from Clarksburg to John Wolfe’s.
Page 105—Court convenes for June 21, 1786.
Page 105—John Wickwire, Vs Richard Merrifield, Continued
Page 105—John Wickwire vs Richard Merrifield, Continued
Page 105—John Wickwire vs Jno. Stout—Continued
Page 105—John Wickwire Vs George Arnold—dismissed
Page 105—John Wickwire Vs Evan Thomas—Continued
Page 105—Henry Fink, Jr. Vs Hezekiah Davisson—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 105—John Smith Vs Peter Kincheloe—Dismissed
Page 105—George Arnold Vs John Johnson—Judgment for plaintiff
Page 106—Court held for Harrison County, July 18, 1786.
Page 106—Road thru John Brown’s plantation to be opened.
Page 106—Sheriff to summons grand jury for August term.
Page 106—John Wickwire Vs. Richard Merrifield—Judgment for plaintiff
Page 106—John Wickwire Vs. Richard Merrifield—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 106—John Wickwire Vs. Jno Stout—Judgment for plaintiff
Page 106—John Wickwire Vs. Evan Thomas—dismissed.
Page 106—George Arnold Vs. Jno. Coburn—agreed at plaintiff’s costs
Page 106—Daniel Fink Vs. Peter Harchom—Judgment for plaintiff
Page 106—Henry Fink Vs. William Short—Dismissed
Page 106—Legal discount deducted from account wherein Joel Barry stands plaintiff and Jos. Ragan, defendant when execution is discharged.
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Page 106—Peter Kincheloe Vs. Jacob Ragan—Judgment for plaintiff vs. securities
Page 106—Daniel Cain, Jacob Ragan, Conrad Kinchelo appointed to view the road from Lowthers’ upper ford to the Island Ford the nearest and best way by Parks’ house and make report there on to next court.
Page 106—John Radcliff, Watson Clark and Thos. Nutter appointed to lay off and mark the best and nearest way for a road from Jno. Wolfs’ to Watson Clarks’ and make a report to next court.
Page 107—Ordered that George Jackson, Administrator of Timothy Dorman be empowered to assign a resident certificate to Caniel Fink for which said Dorman gave his obligation.
Page 107—John Allen proved one days attendance as a witness in a suit between Henry Fink and Wm. Short.
Page 107—Jas. Campbell and wife brought into court on charge of abuse of Sarah Carpenter. Campbell ordered by court to give security for his wife’s behavior for one year and one day. Jno. Cobun acknowledged self as security for her good behavior.
Page 107—William Cottrill to be exempted from working on highway and paying county levy.
Page 107—Samuel Beard exempted from working on highway.
Page 107—James Anderson, Sheriff, settled delinquents and supernumaries of the public tax for the year 1785 and clerk gave him copy of the same.
Page 108—Court held for county of Harrison, August 15, 1786.
Page 108—Court adjourned.
Page 108—Court met August 16, 1786.
Page 108—Daniel Westfall Vs. Andrew Davisson—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 108—John Wickwire Vs Evan Thomas—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 108—Edward Jackson Vs Peter Kincheloe—Judgment for plaintiff
Page 108—Hezekiah Davisson Vs Bevie Rice—Judgment for plaintiff
Page 108—Isaac Stackhouse Vs. John Powers—Judgment for defendant
Page 108—Owen Davis exempted from all public and county personal taxes and working on highway.
Page 108—John Duvall Vs. Geo. Collins—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 108—Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Geo. Collins—Judgment for plaintiff.
Page 108—John Radcliff appointed surveyor of highway from John Wolfe’s to Watson Clarks’ and tithables on the waters of Elk Creek above the Brushy Fork to aid in laying and clearing off the same.
Page 108—William Greathouse exempted from working on highway.
Page 109—Court held for Harrison County, August 17, 1786.
Page 109—James Anderson allowed sum of six dollars for bringing up acts of last session and the collection of the laws to be paid out next county levy.
GRAND JURY OF INQUEST PRESENTMENTS
Robert Pike and Edward Goodwin for false swearing on information of Jno. Stout.
John Merrifield for being drunk
Thomas Nutter for getting drunk
Edmond West, Jr., for retailing liquor
John Powers for not taking a list of taxable property of Evan Thomas and John Berkeley
Edmond Freeman for not keeping the highway in repair.
John Merrifield for fighting
Benjamin Bartlett and John McCann for fighting
Patrick McCann for striking John Cunningham.
Mary Carpenter for having a base-born child
Processes issued against above-mentioned parties
Page 110—Isaac Staats Vs. Adam O’Brien—judgment entered against Peter Kincheloe, security in Replevy Bond.
Page 110—Sheriff to issue money to William Haymond, Surveyor for purchase for books for his office.
Page 110—Sheriff to pay James Schoolcraft out of the county money for use of Catherine Countryman.
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
State Vs. Jno Coburn—dismissed
State Vs. George Arnold—continued
State Vs. William Currence—continued
State Vs Sarah Currance—judgment for state and Attorneys fees remitted (judgment in mistake)
State Vs. Benjamin Wilson—dismissed
State Vs. Sarah Breeding—continued
State Vs. John McCalley—defendant not guilty.
State Vs. John McCalley—defendant not guilty.
State Vs. Thomas Cottrill—continued
State Vs. Samuel McIntire—defendant guilty.
Page 111— (continued)
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Page 111-- (continued) GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
State Vs. Jno P. Duvall—continued
State Vs. Edmond Freeman—dismissed with costs
State Vs. Evan Thomas. Noli Prosequi with costs
Page 111—William Powers proved one day attendance as witness in suit of Isaac Stackhouse vs. Jno Powers.
Page 111—Court med August 18, 1786.
Page 111—George Westfall and David Crouch given letters of administration on the estate of Jonathan Crouch, dec’d, with Jacob Westfall and Jonathan Coburn as securities. Aaron Richards, Chas. Fornelson, Patrick Hamilton and Jno Wilson to appraise the personal estate and slaves if any, of Jonathan Crouch, dec’d and report to next court.
Page 111—James Anderson, Sheriff, to pay to Thomas Douglass out of the County Money, raised by the County by levy, for the use in running the line between Greenbrier and Harrison Counties.
Page 111—Ebenezer Petty vs Jos Friend—Chancery. Didimus for plaintiff issued.
Page 111—Joel Berry vs Jacob Reagan, former order of July Court, ordering a legal discount on the defendants proven account to be rescinded.
OLD ACTIONS
Page 112-- Jas Arnold vs Alexander Sleeth—verdict and judgment for plaintiff
Christopher Carpenter proved 4 days attendance as a witness in suit of Arnold vs Sleeth
David Scott vs Hezekiah Davisson. Discontinued at defendants costs.
John Cassity vs McRobinson. Preemptory trial for November term.
David Cassity vs McRobinson. Judgment for plaintiff.
Lawrence McCann to be exempted from laboring on the highway.
Page 113—Court met August 19, 1786
Page 113—Benjamin Copeland vs Henry Fink, Jr. Defendant agrees to pay cost of both suits.
Page 113—Benjamin Copeland vs Henry Fink, Jr. Judgment confessed.
Page 113—Henry Fink, Jr. vs Thomas Atkins—continued
Page 113—Joseph Friend vs Ebenezer Petty.—continued
Page 113—Joseph Wood proved one day attendance as witness in suit of Benjamin Robinson vs Thos. Berkley in land dispute.
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113—Didimus issued to take James Hornby’s deposition in a suit between Hannah and Henry Fink and David Minear and Jno Sleeth, Jr. Didimus for defendant.
Page 113—George Arnold vs Adam O’Brian, non-suit
Page 113—Peter Kinchelo proved 9 days attendance as a witness James Tanner 5 days, and Michael Bulger two days attendance in suit between George Arnold and Adam O’Brian.
Page 113—Sheriff to pay to David Bradford, Esq. 17 pounds 10 shillings for services as State’s Attorney to date, to be allowed 5 pounds each for quarterly during ensuing year.
Page 114—John Schoolcraft vs Peter Kinchelo—Continued
Page 114—Henry Fink to deliver James Horsely to court of Frederick County at September or October term, next. Under penalty of 100 pounds with security. Court requests receipt.
Page 114—Jonathan Stout vs Joseph Gregory. Continued
Page 114—John Davisson vs George Drake. Judgment confessed
Page 114—Jno Warwick vs Joseph Friend. Continued
Page 114—Hosiah Moore vs Adam O’Brian. Continued
Page 114—Christopher Hanaman, Henry Flesher, William and Jonathan Hanaman proved 5 days attendance each as witnesses in suit Jno Schoolcraft vs Peter Kinchelo.
Page 114—Ward vs Brake—Chancery. Decreed. Injunction dissolved at plaintiffs costs.
Page 114—Henry Fink and George Arnold vs Evan Thomas—injunction agreed at plaintiff’s costs.
Page 115—Court held for Harrison County September 19, 1786
Page 115—James Anderson produced a certificate of commission for Sheriff of Harrison county, and entered into bond with Thos. Cheney, Jacob Westfall and Cornelius Bogard as securities. Took oath of
office according to law.
Page 115—Isaac Davisson, and William Blair approved by court as Deputy Sheriffs. Oath taken according to law.
Page 115—John P. Duvall and wife, Martha, acknowledged deed of conveyance to Thomas Lindsey for land. Recorded Sept. 19, 1786.
Page 115—John and Prudance Powers acknowledged deed of conveyance to Benjamin Bartlett for land. Recorded September 19, 1786.
Page 115—Delegates to apply to Treasury of Harrison County for sum of 12 pounds sterling and 10 shillings for wolf scalps and directed by an act entitled: An act for giving a reward for killings wolfs. To be paid by public of the said county in order to be certified.
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Page 115—John Wickwire allowed to run ferry across Tygart Valley from his own lands. To be allowed 3 pence per man and 3 pence per horse, this to continue until session of the general assembly.
Page 115—William Blair a pensioner wounded in the Militia and therefore unable to labor, to be given a certificate to the Governor requesting an additional allowance of two pounds 10 shillings.
Page 116—Inventory of Jonathan Crouch, dec’d, to be recorded according to report made by appraisers.
Page 116—Sheriff and 12 freeholders to value one acre of land late the property of William Robinson for purpose of a water mill.
Page 116—Mary Everest acknowledged deed of conveyance to Jacob Reese for land. Recorded September 19, 1786
Page 116—Highway from Clarksburg to Wichwire’s Ford to be discontinued until further order of court.
Page 116—Jonathan Cobun acknowledged William Lowther as his lawful attorney to make demand of a certain tract of land in Hardy County.
Page 116—On the motion of William Lowther ordered that his earmark and brand which is a cross on each and a slit in the right ear and brand is “W L” on the near shoulder and same is ordered to be recorded.
Page 117—Samuel Duvall ordered to give security for his good behavior on charge of abuse of wife, Mary. Joseph Gregory and Samuel Shaw as security, jointly for sum of 100 pounds.
Page 117—Ordered that December Court be Court of Claims.
Page 117—Benjamin Wilson, Clerk, made oath that 13 pounds 10 shillings was received be vertur of his office since the last settlement in Court that is due to the public, for issuing processes, acknowledgment of deeds, etc.
Page 117—William Wilson, Cornelius Westfall, Andrew Skidmore, and Nicholas Petro are appointed to view way for wagon road from Tygart Valley road the Mud Lick the nearest and best way to Cheat River at Philip Minear’s Ford at the Horseshoe Settlement if conditions are favorable, report at next court.
Page 117—The above viewers to be exempted for number of days from working on road that they are employed in viewing same.
Page 117—Jonathan Powers Vs Isaac Stackhouse, Judgment for plaintiff
Page 117—Two bonds from Jacob Stalnaker, Jr., one to Jonathan Stalnaker, Jr., payable May 19, 1804 and one to Rachel Stalnaker payable July 4, 1798, heirs at law to Jonathan Stalnaker, dec’d recorded September 20, 1786.
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Page 117—Hezekiah Davisson and wife, Ann, acknowledge two deeds of conveyance for land to Daniel J. Adams. Recorded in this County but yet in the hands of said Davisson. Said Davisson and wife request temporary suspention of said deeds.
Page 118—Monongalia County Court requests that Harrison County appoint commissioners to settle with them for proportion of taxes due by virtue of the act for dividing the County of Monongalia. Benjamin Wilson, William Lowther and John McCally appointed as commissioners to meet with Monongalia Commissioners at 9 A.M. on the first Friday after the third Tuesday of next November.
Page 118—Peter Casity, Cornelius Bogard, John Jackson and George Westfall, Henry Runyan, Jno Haddin and Jno Parsons recommended for offices of Justices of the Peace, providing Harrison County should be divided.
Page 118—Owen Owens proved one day attendance as a witness in suit of Jonathan Powers vs Isaac Stackhouse.
Page 118—Rates of Ordinaries until January set by Court.
Page 119—David Sleeth, John Hacker, Henry Runyan and Jno Jackson to view and mark a road from John Hacker’s to John Runyan’s and report to next court.
Page 119—Jacob Reagan, Jno Richards, Thos Hughes and Jno Brown appointed to view a road from John Richards to Jacob Richard’s and report to next court.
Page 119—Court is adjourned
Page 120—Court held for October 1786, in Harrison County.
Page 120—Daniel Fink appointed surveyor of Highway in room of Jno Murphy
Page 120—Richard Merrifield vs Jno Wickwire. Dismissed
Page 120—Samuel Wilkinson acknowledged deed of conveyance for land to Hezekiah Davisson. Recorded in October 1786.
Page 120—Daniel Davisson acknowledged deed of conveyance for land to Hezekiah Davisson. Recorded October 17, 1786.
Page 120—Andrew and Elizabeth Davisson acknowledged deed of conveyance for land to John and George Williams. Recorded October 17, 1786.
Page 120—Acknowledgment in writing given by Levi Wells to Hezekiah Davisson recorded October 1786.
Page 120—John Jackson, Jr., appointed surveyor of Highway from head of Turkey Run to Henry Runyan’s. All tithables of waters of Buchhannon River aid and assist in opening road.
Page 120—John Hacker appointed surveyor of highway from Hacker’s to Turkey Run and tithables on waters of Hacker’s Creek above West’s Mill exclusive of the West’s to aid and assist in opening and keeping road in good repair.
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Page 120—John Hacker appointed surveyor of the highway from Hackers to the head of Turkey Run; all tithables on the waters of Hackers Creek above Wests Mill, exclusive of the Wests, to aid and assist him in opening the same the way it is now laid off and keep it in good repair for a bridle road. Said tithables exempted from working on road from Richard’s Fort to Hackers.
Page 121—Didimus to be granted to Jos. Hall to take the depositions of Andrew Skidmore and Jacob Stalnaker, Sr. in a suit between said Hall, plaintiff and Thos. Holden, Sr., deft.
Page 121—Court held for October 28, 1786 in Harrison County, Va.
Page 121—Sheriff to summons 24 freeholders to Court House, third Tuesday in Nov. as Grand Jurors.
Page 121—Sheriff to pay Wm. Robinson for bacon given to Thos. Douglas for County use when prior orders paid off.
Page 121—Ordinary license granted Edmond West, Jr., according to last ordinaries.
Page 121—Surveyor of county furnish Jno. Stout, guardian of Jesse Edwards, Heir to David Edwards, with a deputy to seeing a tract of land agreeable to a certificate granted to the said heir by the commissioners.
Page 121—On motion of Wm. Robinson, an execution be issued against Daniel Fink and security on a replevy bond.
Page 122—Court held for Nov. 21, 1786 in Harrison Co. Va.
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
Daniel Fink, for not working sufficiently on Highway
Thomas Webb for fighting Thos. Wilkinson
Jemina Stackhouse for having a base-born child
Geo. Celley and Josiah Davisson for fighting
John Wolf for retailing liquor
Anthony Able for retailing liquor
Thomas Webb for keeping a small half-bushel
Alexander Meplinis for retailing liquor
Samuel Smith for not giving in his list of tithables and taxable property (by information of
William Robinson).
John Powers, John McCally, John Cain and John Goodwin, for neglecting to work on highway
Adam O’Brien for profane swearing.
Page 122—Processes to go forth against those severally presented by the Grand Jury.
Page 122—Jury discharged.
Page 122—Taxes, both Revenue and Certificate, on 2 horses to be collected from John Petty by Sheriff. Account for same amongst supernumerary.
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proved that they had witnessed the conveyance of a deed for land
From Wm. Hamilton, Tm. Haddan, Benj. Abbott, Patrick Hamilton,
Wm. Martin and Richard Elliot to Wm. Elliot for 184 acres of
land. Recorded Nov. 21, 1786.
Page
123, -- Jno. Hadden, Jno. Elliott and
Wm. Hamilton, Jr.,
proved
in open court, that they were witnesses to a deed of
131
acres of land made conveyed by Wm.
Haddan, Benj. Abbott.
Wm. Hamilton. Ordered to be recorded, Nov. 21, 1786
came in and proved in open
court that they were witnesses to a
Deed of 210 acres of land
made and conveyed by Wm. Hamilton,
and Wm.
Elliott to John Crouch assignee of Richard Elliott and
same is ordered to b recorded,
Nov. 21, 1786
.
proved
themselves witnesses to deed
of land made by Patrick
Hamilton, William Hadden, Wm. Martin, Richard Elliott
and Wm.
Elliott to John Warwick, assignee of Benj. Abbott. Ordered to be recorded Nov 21, 1786.
Page 123,-- Jno. Haddan, Jno Elliott and Wm. Hamilton, Jr.
proved as witnesses to deed of and conveyed by Wm. Hamilton,
Wm. Haddan, Benj. Abbott, Wm. Martin, Richard Elliott and Wm Elliott to Joh Warwick, Assigneee of Patrick Hamilton and same recorded Nov. 21, 1786.
Page 123,-- Jno. Haddan, Jno. Elliott and Wm Hamilton, Jr.
proved as witnesses to deed of land conveyed by Wm.
Hamilton
Benjamin Abbott, Wm. Hadden, Patrick Hamilton, Richard Elliott a
and William Elliott to Jno Warwick, assignee of Wm.
Martin.
Recorded Nov. 21, 1786.
Page 123,-- Jno. Haddan, Jno. Elliott, and William Hamilton Jr.
proved as witnesses to deed of land made by Wm. Hamilton, Benj.
Abbott, Wm. Martin, Patrick Hamilton, Richard and William Elliot
to Jno. Warwick Assignee of Wm. Haddan and ordered to be recorded Nov. 1, 1786.
Page 123, OLD GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
State VS. Wm. Curaance, judgt. on Indictment, assult
and battery. fined.
State VS. Geo. Arnold, Ord. Pluries.
Page 124, --
State VS. Sarah Curaance, Judgt.
Against Defendant
given last Aug. Court, a
mistake, be rescinded. Ord. a pluries.
State VS. Sarah Breeding, Ordered a Pluries.
State VS. John P. Duvall, continued till March term
Page 124, NEW
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
Page
59.
Page 124,-- State Vs. Robert Pike,
Information—Cont. till
March term.
Page 124,--Court held for Nov. 22, 1786.
Page 124,-- NEW GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
State
Vs. Edward Goodwin, Ord. alls.
State Vs. Jno. Merrifield, jugt. with costs for Co.
State Vs. Thos. Nutter, Judgt. With costs for use of Co.
State Vs. Edmund West Jr., Nolli Pros. {Latin} without costs.
State Vs. Jno. Powers, dismissed without costs.
State Vs. Edmund Freeman,
Judgt with costs to be applied to lessening
of Co. levy.
State Vs. Mary Carpenter, ord. als.
for the use of the county.
State Vs. Benj. Bartlett, Deft. fined with costs
for use of the county.
Page 125,-- State Vs. Jno. McCann, Deft fined with costs
for the use of the county.
for use of county.
Original deed for 1000 acres
of land granted by Patent to
Nov. 22, 1786.
Page 125,-- Jno. Cassity Vs. McKinney Robinson, Judgt for
pltf. stay of execution for 6 weeks. Peter Cassity proved this
attendance to two days in
above suit.
Henry Fink Vs. Thomas Aikins, Contd.
Jonathan Stout Vs. Jos. Gregory, Verdict and Judgt. for def.
Page 125,-- NEW PRESENTMENTS AND SUMMONS:
Jno. Stackhouse Vs. Thos. Chaney, judgt. for pltf.
Zera Ozborn Vs. Jas Taaffe, Judgt. for pltf.
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Jno. Sleeth, Jr., judgt for pltf
with interest.
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. William Corder, judgt.
for pltf. with interest.
Andrew Davisson Vs. Jos. Gregory, Judgt confessed by
deft.
Page 126-- Court held for Nov. 23, 1786.
Page 126,-- OLD
ACTIONS:
Jno. Warwick Vs. Jos. Friend, Cont. on Preemptory
Rule till March term.
Susannah Taylor proved 4 days attndce. as witness in
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Page 126—Hosea Moore Vs. Adam O’Brien, Non-suit.
Jno. Heagle fined 350 lbs of Tobacco for not
attending as a witness for Hosea Moore Vs. Adam O’Brien.
Thos.
Douglass
call on the Sheriff of this Co.
for
the sum of 25 pounds sterling to be paid out of the
present
money belonging to the county laid in the year
1785,
now in the Sheriff’s hands.
Page 126,-- James Taaffe to be fined, agreeable to
law, for
non attendance on a petit
jury.
Page 126,-- Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Henry Ross, Verdict and
judgt for
plft
Page 127,-- Court held for
Nov. 4, 1786.
Page 127,-- NEW
ATTACHMENTS:
Page 127,-- Jno. Hamilton Vs. Jas. Cochran, dismissed.
Robert Ferrill Vs. Samuel Merrifield, Cont.
Jno. McCalley, garnisher, he declares there is sum due by note
in hands of said deft.
Page 127,-- REFERENCES:
Adam O’Brien Vs. Peter Kincheloe, Judgt for plft.
Lewis Castlemen Vs. Henry Rink, Jr. Ord. Contd. on
Preemptory, rule till March
Term.
To March term,
with interest
Benjamin Copeland Vs. Peter Kincheloe, Judgt. for
pltf. with interest
Michael Bulger Vs. Jas. Schoolcraft, Cont. same.
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Daniel Fink,
Judgt Vs. deft.
for costs, no a tys. fee to be taxed.
Simon Arnold Vs. Jesse Hughes, same Rule.
At March term ordered.
Page 127,-- CHANCERY:
Ebenezer
Petty Vs. Jos. Friend, Rule to answer.
defts costs.
Mc Kinney Robinson Vs. Howard
Jackson, Impce.
Jacob Runyan Vs. Samuel Shaw, Agreed at defts.
Page 128-- Jno. Runyan Vs. Samuel Shaw, agreed at Defts. costs
Evan
Thomas & wife, Vs. Thos. Bartlett and
wife, Impce.
Aaron Vanscoy Vs. Wm. Chore, agreed.
Abraham Peters Vs. Jno. Coburn, Deft. Confesses Judgt. with stay of execution till March court with penalty with Interest agreeable to the bond. Bond now in the Atty. Hands.
Page 128 -- Peter Kinchelo Vs. Jno. Scott, Alls.
Henry Fink, Vs. Wm. Short, Impce.
Henry Fink Vs. William Short, Impce.
Jonathan P. Duvall and Nancy Duvall Vs. Jas. Campbell
and Mary, , his wife.
Impce.
Hannah Fink and Henry Fink Jr. Vs. Davis Minear &
Thos. Bartlett & wife Vs. Geo. Muirhead & wife, agreed
Geo. Stephens Vs. Geo. Elliott, agreed.
Wm. Wamsley Vs. William Smith, Als.
Jno. Elliott Vs. Geo. Westfall, als.
Jno. Smith Vs. Andrew Skidmore, Judgt. confessed with
stay of execution 3 months.
Impce.
Philip Kezer Vs. Jacob Westfall, Impce.
fessed with stay of execution 7 months.
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Lambert Flowers,
Impce.
Cornelius Bogard vs. Benjamin Jones, Agreed.
William Lowther [?] Vs. Samuel Smith, Impce.
Jeremiah Thomas Vs. Jno. Wickwire, Impce.
Page 129,-- Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Jno. Sleeth, Impce.
Robert Pike Vs. Jno. Stout, Impce.
Henry Fink Vs. James Faaffe , Impce.
John McCally Vs. John Kelly, Als.
William Short, Vs. Jas. Westfall, Impce.
William Short, Vs. Mathias Whiteman, Discontd.
Abraham White Vs. Daniel Westfall, Judgt confessed
William Asia & wife, Vs. Jacob Cozad, agreed.
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Adam O’Brien, Impce.
Page 129,-- Hezekiah Davisson and Ann, wife acknowledged a deed of conveyance of 1000 acres of land to Jno. P. Duvall assignee
of Israel, she being first privily examined, but as the tax of
3 shillings per hundred is not paid at the table the same
can not be admitted to record. Nov. 24, 1786.
Page 129,-- Hezekiah
Davisson and Ann, wife acknowledged a deed of confeyance for 400 acres of land
to David Bradfore. Record-ed
Nov 24, 1788.
Page 129,-- Jno. Wade Lovesberry proved 6 days attendance as A witness in suit of Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Ross
*Page 127,-- Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Geo. Colling, Impce.
Page 129,-- That in consequence of the report of the
jury ordered to view one acre of land
late the property of Wm. Robinson
for the use of abutting a mill dam be vested in Benj.
Wilson and his heirs in fee simple
for over agreed l_ to an act Entitled an act concerning mill dams. Jury’s report is ordered to be recorded.
Page 129,-- William Robinson Vs. Jno. Sleeth, Jr., Judgt for plaintiff.
Page 129,-- William Robinson, Vs. Cornelius Westfall, Judgt. for Pltf. With interest commencing in six months from the date of the acct.
Page 130,-- Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Adam O’Brien, Judgt. for pltf.
Page 130,-- Jas. Lackey, Jr. Vs. Jno. Fuby, Judgt for pltf.
Page 130,-- Jno. Wilkinson Vs. Christopher Hannaman, agreed.
Page 130,-- Samuel Shaw Vs. Thos. Hughes, Cont.
Page 130,-- Jos. Hall Vs. Thos. Holden, cont.
Page 130,-- Jacob Westfall Vs. William Ratcliff, Judgt. for pltf.
Page 130,-- Thos. Holden Vs. Patrick McGonagle, agreed.
Page 130,-- Benjamin Jones, Vs. Cornelius Bogard, agreed.
Page 130, -- Patrick McGonagle Vs. Jno. Johnson and Thos
Holden,
dismissed.
Page 130,-- NEW CHANCERY SUIT:
Jno. Sleeth Vs. Henry Thompson, Rule to answer.
Page 130,-- Jno. Wilson allotted the sum of $8.00 to take a
report from the court to Greenbrier County to proceed to
settle the expense of running the dividing line and he is
appointed a commissioner to settle with said county agreeable
to former orders of this court and to be allowed 6 shillings
per day while settling.
Page 131,-- Court held for Dec. 20, 1786.
Page 131,-- OLD PETITIONS AND SUMMONS:
Samuel Shaw Vs. Thos. Hughes, cont.
Jos. Hall Vs. Thos Holden, Contd. to March term.
Page 131,-- Ordered than An Als. be issued for Peter Kinchelo
vs. Jno. Scott.
Page 131,-- Edward Jackson to have liberty to build, a mill or
mills on lands ceded to him by Geo. Bush at Featroes' Fish Pot
on the West Fork and that the Sheriff summons a Jury to condemn
as much land at said fish-pot as is allowed by law for building
mills and make report thereof to the next court.
Page 131,-- Jno.
Powers and Benj. Robinson to examine Anne
Davisson privily from husband and receive her acknowledgment
and make report thereof to the court concerning the following
deeds of conveyance; One of 1000 acres from Hezekiah Hezekiah
Davisson and said Ann to Jno. Mill, and one of 2000 acres to
Joshua Gibosn, and one of 2000 to Patk. Murdock, 2 of 1000 Acs ea.
Page 131,-- Hezekiah Davisson and Ann, his wife, came into
court and ackowlected the above mentioned seven deeds of con-
veyance. The Aforesaid seven deed of conveyance can not be
admitted to record by the tax not being paid agreeable to law.
Page 131, -- William
Robinson and Jno. McCalley examine Rebecca Nutter and receive her acknowledgment and make report
to the court concerning a deed of conveyance from Christopher Nutter and said
Rebecca to Thomas Nutter.
Page 132,-- Christopher Nutter and wife came into court and
acknowledged the conveyance of a deed for 300 acres of land
to Thomas Nutter and the same if ordered to be recorded.
Dec. 20 1786.
Page 132,-- A Claim brought by Benj. Robinson for furnishing
the militia in actual service with 80 rations and one bushel
of corn to be liquidated.
Page 132, -- A Claim brought by Jno. Woods for furnishing the
spies for this county with 51 days rations be liquidated.
Page 132, -- The Sheriff to pay Daniel Davisson one shilling
for keeping Jno. Schoolcraft in Prison 2 days.
132, -- Jno. P. Duvall pay to the Sheriff the diet for
keeping Jos. Peg three days in prison.
Page 132,-- The fines against Benj. Coplin, Evan Thomas and
Samuel MCIntire be remitted with paying costs.
Page 132, -- The fine against Jas. Faaffe for not serving on
a jury be remitted all except 5 shillings and sixpence costs.
Page 133,-- Court held for Feb. 20, 1787.
Page 133,-- Jno. Wilson appointed to attend at March court in
Greenbrier Co. in order to settle with the said court respect-
ing running the line between Harrison county and Greenbrier
County.
Page 133,-- Obediah Davisson, Sr., to be exempted from Poll
tax and county levy.
Page 133,-- William Runyan to be exempted from Poll tax
and county levy during his inability
Page 133,-- William Anglin to be exempted from Poll tax and
county levy.
Page 133,-- William Shaw to be exempted from Poll tax
and county levy.
Michael Isener to be exempted from Poll tax and county levy.
Page 133,-- Ruth Koon to be bound to Andrew Davisson until
whe is of age.
Page 133,-- Gilbert Hustead and Mary, wife acknowledged a
deed of conveyance for 50 acres of land to Jos. Kelso and
same Recorded Feb. 20, 1797.
Page 133,-- Alexander West and Linney, wife, acknowledged
a
deed of conveyance for 400 acres of land to George
Green A. Walt and the said deed can not be recorded by the
tax not being paid accordingly to law.
Page 134,-- ON REP__VY BOND:
Jno. Wickwire Vs. Richard Merrifield and Jno. Owens.,
judgment for pltf.
Jno. Wickwire Vs. Richard Merrifield and Jno. Cobun,
judgment for plft.
Page 134,-- Thos. Chaney, Lambert Flowers, Anthony Coon and
Samuel Shinn, appointed to view and mark the nearest and best
way for a road from Hellin's Ford on the West Fork to the Main
county road near Jno. Powers' and make report thereof to Mar.
court.
Page 134,-- Ordered on motion of Sylvester Lyon, that a bill of
sale given from Cornelius Ward to said Lyon be recorded.
Page 134,-- OLD PETITIONS AND SUMMONS:
Samuel Shaw Vs. Thos. Hughes, Agreed.
Francis Sims Vs. Michael Bulger, Agreed.
Wm. Haddox Vs. Salathiel Goff. dismissed.
Wm. Haddox Vs. Salathiel Goff, dismissed.
William Haddox. Vs. Solomon Ryan, contd.
Page 134,-- NEW PETITIONS AND SUMMONS:
Jas. Arnold Vs. Wm. Smith, Judgt. for plft.
Jos. Gregory Vs. Daniel stout, Judgt. for plft.
Page 134,-- Jno. Martin appointed surveyor of the highway in the
room
of Edmond Freeman
Page 134,-- Sheriff to summon a Grand Jury to the Court House
on the Third Monday in March next.
Page 135,-- Hezekiah Davisson and Geo. Jackson to be released
from building a court house for this county agreeable to a former
order and contract made with this court.
Page
135,-- Henry Ross, Wm. Haymond, Geo.
Jackson, John Prunty,
Jno. Wade, Louffberry and David Edwards or a majority of them do
draw up a plan for a court house to be built 26 X 36 ft and make
report thereof to next court.
Page 135,-- Sheriff to advertise for sale the building of a
court house next court to be built by the lowest bidder.
Page 135,-- Fine against Obediah Davisson Jr. constable, for
not serving on ------jury be remitted.
Page 135,-- Geo. Jackson recommended to his Excellency the
Governor as a proper person to fill the office of Lieutenant-
Colonel for this county.
Page 135,-- Wm. Shaw proved 2 days attnedance as a witness
in
a suit of Wm. Haccox Vs. Salathiel Goff.
Page
135,-- Wm. Haymond, Thos. Reed, Thos. Webb, Jno. Cobun
Hezekiah Davisson, John Hacker, Watson-Clark and Jno. Hall
be recommended to his Excellency the Governor as proper
persons to fill the office of Justices of the peace for this
county as an addition to those in commission.
Page 136,-- Court held for Mar. 1787.
Page 136,-- GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
March 19,1787---Bill against Adam O'Brien for
profane swearing.
Peter Kinchelo for profane swearing.
Jno. Copley for profane swearing.
Page 136, OLD ACTIONS:
Simon Arnold Vs. Jesse Hughes [Trespass], verdict
and judgment for the plaintiff for 13 pounds sterling and costs.
Page
136,-- John Simms proved 1 days attendance; Edmund West,
Sr, 1; Jas. Tanner, 6; Edward Tanner, 4; and Mary Campbell, 1 day
as witnesses between Simon Arnold and Jesse Hughes.
Page 136,-- Edward Tanner, proved 3 days attendance as a witness
is suit of Simon Arnold and Jesse Hughes.
Page 136,-- Jno. Wilson acknowledged deed of-------release
Levi Ashbrook for 400 acres of land and the same is ordered to
be recorded; and ordered that a commission of private examination
issue
for said Wilson's wife.
Page 136,-- Sarah Richards, daughter of Arnold, Decd., be bound
to Thos. McCann according to law.
Page 137,--Benjamin Wilson, Clerk Vs. James Anderson, sheriff,
Judgment for Plaintiff on Sheriff's bond. Deft. allowed all legal
discounts against plft. Said Plft. agrees not to sell goods of deft until the April court next. Debt may be discharged by
payment of 70 pounds, 4 shillings and 6 pence.
Page 137,-- David Bradford, Atty. Vs. James Anderson, sheriff,
Judgt. for pltf. on Sheriff's bond. to be released on payment of
fees due him. Plft. agrees not to sell goods or chattels of the
defts. until April court next.
Page 137,-- Samuel Shinn-- to be overseer of highway from
Jacob Reese's to the great road and Thos. Cheney, surveyor
of highway from Reese's to Hillire's Ford. Said Shinn--
to have the hands from Reese's to the great road to aid him
and Thos. Cheney to have hands from Hillire's Ford to Reese's.
Page 137,-- Court held Mar 20, 1787.
Page
137,-- A fine of 5,000 pounds of
tobacco against Geo.
Parson be remitted but said Parsons subject to payment of
all legal fees.
Page 137,-- GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
Page 137,-- Commonwealth Vs. Geo. Arnold,--plea, not guilty; verdict and judgment for defendant.
.
Page 140,--Christopher Carpenter proved to the court that he
is entitled to a military land warrant for services performed
in the late war and he did not have the power to obtain a dis-
charge as he was absent on furlough. March 21.
138,-- Commonwealth Vs. Sarah Currance,-- judgment
and fine against defendant.
Page 138,-- Commonwealth Vs. Breeding,--defendant sub-
mitted to a fine with costs.
Page 138,-- Sheriff to pay to the undertaker to build a
court house, the sum of 30 pounds at August court and balance when court house is finished.
Page 138,-- State Vs. Robert Pike, plea and verdict
not guilty.
Page 138,-- Joshua Allen & Jno. Stout Exempted from all
personal taxes and laboring on highway.
Page 138,-- John Wilson and Edward Jackson to meet the
Greenbrier Commissioners to settle about running a dividing
line between county.
Page 139,-- Court held Mar 21, 1787.
Page
139,-- Wickwire Vs. Stout, Judgment against
Stout.
Page 139,-- Sheriff to pay John Wilson 4 pounds out of
money collected from next county levy.
Page
139,-- Power of Attorney from Wm.
Cassity to Benjamin
Wilson to convey a deed of conveyance to John Wilson re-
corded Mar. 21, 1787.
Page 139,-- Benjamin Wilson Acknowledged deed of conveyance
to John Wilson. Recorded Mar. 21, 1787.
Page 139,-- Hosea Moore Vs John Hagle,--Plaintiff to
pay costs.
Page 139,-- OLD GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
Page 139,-- Commonwealth Vs. Edward Goodwin, plea and verdict.
not guilty.
Page 139,-- State Vs. Mary Carpenter, --noli prosequi.
Page 139,--
Page 67.
Page 139,--Geo. Jackson produced a certificate from the officer
of Public Accounts for payment of bounty-- due to county for
wolf scalps. Paid to individuals and not deposited in the clerk'
office.
Page 139,--William Blair received an additional allowance
of 2 pounds sterling and 10 shillings to his allowance for
wounds received in the late war.
Page 140,-- Thomas Berkley and John Reed, the undertakers,
Nicholas Carpenter and John McCalley, their Securities entere
into a bond to be discharged by building the court house.
Page 140,-- NEW GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS:
State Vs. Thos. Webb,--Plea and verdict not guilty.
State Vs. Jemimah Stackhouse, Noli Prosequi.
State Vs. Geo. Kelley,--ordered als.
State Vs. Josiah Davisson,--not guilty.
State Vs. Samuel Smith, Jr.,--dismissed.
State Vs. John Wolfe,--dismissed.
State Vs. Anthony Able,--dismissed.
State Vs. Alexander Meplelin,--dismissed.
St
Page 141,-- Court held March 22, 1787.
State Vs. Thomas Webb,--noli prosequi.
State Vs. O'Brien,--judgment and fine.
State Vs. Daniel Fink,--noli prosequi.
State Vs. John Bowers,--Noli Prosequi.
State Vs. John McCalley, Noli prosequi.
State Vs. John Cain,----Noli prosequi.
State Vs. John Goodwin, Noli Prosequi.
Page 141,-- OLD ACTIONS
John Schoolcraft Vs. Peter Kinchelo, --dismissed at
defendant's costs.
Jacob Reagan Vs. Michael Bulger,--amicable trial.
Judgment for defendant.
Page 141,--Commissioners and their secureties acknowledged
themselves indebted to present governor and his successors
for 4,000 pounds sterling for opening a wagon road from the
State road extending to the mouth of the Little Kanawha.
Page 141,-- Henry Ross Vs. Hezekiah Davisson,--injunction
against defendant's execution.
Page 141,-- Jos.Friend Vs. Ebenezer Petty,--continued.
Page 141,-- John Warwick Vs. Joseph Friend,--judgment for
plaintiff
Page 141,-- Geo. Westfall proved 3 days attendance as witness
for John Warwick Vs. Jos. Friend.
Page
141,-- Peter Kincheloe Proved
6 days attendance; Mary
Kincheloe, 4 days; Peter McCune, 4 days; Geo. Arnold, 4 days,
as
witnesses for Michael Bulger against
Jacob Regan.
Page 68.
Page 142,-- Jno. Coburn Vs. William Thornhill, verdict &
judgment for defendant.
Page 142,--Lewis Castleman Vs. Henry Fink,--continued.
Page 142,-- Michael Bulgar Vs. Ada O'Brien, judgment
for costs.
Page 142,-- Reagan Vs. Kincheloe,--continued.
Page 142,-- Michael Bulger Vs. Joseph Schoolcraft, judg-
ment for costs.
Page 142,-- James Schoolcraft Vs. John Cotting, agreed.
Page 142,-- OLD ATTACHMENTS;
Robert Ferrill Vs. Samuel Merrifield, judgment for
plaintiff.
Elizabeth Tanner proved 6 days
attendance; Rachel
McDead, 4 days attendance as witness in
suit of Coburn vs.
Thornhill.
Page 142, CHANCERY:
John Sleeth Vs. Henry Thompson, continued.
Ebenezer Petty Vs. Jos. Friend,-continued.
Page 142,-- REFERENCES:
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Michael Bulger,-judgment for
10 pounds sterling.
Page 143,--
McKinney Robinson Vs. Edward Jackson,-continued.
Henry Fink Vs. Hezekiah Davisson,--agreed at deft
cost.
Evan Thomas. & wife Vs. Thos. Bartlett & wife, cont
Henry Fink Vs. William Short, cont.
Henry Fink Vs. William Short, cont.
John P. Duvall & Nancy Vs. Jas. Campbell & wife, cont.
Hannah & Henry Fink Vs. David Minear & John Sleeth,
continued.
John Elliot Vs. Geo. Westfall, Jr. , als.
Philip Kiger Vs. Jaco Westfall,--judgment confessed.
Philip Kiger, Vs. Ebenezer Petty & Bogard,--judgt.
confessed.
John McKinney Vs. Hezekiah Davisson, continued.
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Lambert Flower, continued.
William Lowther Vs. Samuel Smith,--continued.
Jeremiah Thomas Vs. John Wickwire,-continued.
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. John Sleeth, continued.
Robert Pike Vs. John Stout,-continued.
Henry Fink Vs. Jaes Taaffe,-continued.
William Steward Vs. Jas. Westfall,--continued.
Hezekiah Davisson Vs. Adam O'Brien,-continued.
Page 143,-- NEW ACTIONS:
Peter Kincheloe Vs. John Scott, dismissed.
John McCalley Vs. John Kelly,--agreed.
Page 69.
Page 144,-- NEW ACTIONS CONTINUED:
James Taaffee Vs. Michel Bulgar,agreed.
Adam O'Brien Vs. Michael Bulgar, judgment for
costs.
Robert Plummer Vs. Christopher Carpenter, Impce.
Robert Plummer Vs. John Wickwire, Impce.
William Wamsley Vs. William Smith, Impce.
Joseph Friend Vs. William short, agreed.
James Anderson Vs. Cornelius Ward, Impce.
Robert Taylor Vs. John Saylor, Impce.
George Arnold Vs. O'Brien, Impce.
Hosea Moore Vs. Adam O'Brien, Impce.
Andrew Davisson Vs. William Greathouse, Impce.
William Klford Vs. James Lackey, agreed.
Teresa Wells Vs. Mathias Lambert, agreed
William
Short Vs. Henry
Fink, pluries.
Jos. Hall Vs. Thos. Hol_er, jusgment for
plaintiff.
William Haddock Vs. Solomon Ryan, continued.
Joseph Saxon Vs. Charles Harris, judgment for
plaintiff.
George Drake proved 3 days attendance in suit of
Saxon
Vs. Harris.
Watson Clark Vs. Geo. Ward, continued.
Jacob Ragan Vs. Peter Kincheloe, continued.
Jacob Ragan Vs. Benjamin Jones, continued.
Peter Kincheloe Vs. David Smith, continued.
John P. Duvall Vs. William Johnson, agreed.
Page 145,--
John P. Duvall Vs. Conrad Richards,--continued.
Lewis Castleman Vs. Thos Cheney,--D Bradford
enters security for costs.
Van Swearingham Vs. John Saylor,--judgment.
James Taaffe proved injury to left ear. Ordered
to be recorded. Certificate granted.
Page 145,-- Court fines rate for taverns.
Page 145,-- David Prunty exempted from laboring on highway
Page 145,-- All overseers of dif erent highways that will
be within the bounds of Harrison County after the division
to appear at April court and bring oath of their labors
and Sheriff to publish same.
Page 146,-- Court held Mar 29, 1787.
Page 146,-- Upon hearing evidence for and against defendant
court orders Richard Cockling,defendant, to give suffidicnt
seucrity for his appearance at grand jury court.
Page 147,-- Richard Cockling entered into bond with John
P. Duvall and Adam O'Brien as secureties, to appear at Grand
Jury court.
Page 147,-- 10 witnesses acknowledged themselves to be in-
debted to the commonwealth of Va. in the sum of 10 pounds ea.
Page 70.
Page 147,-- Robert Maxwell produced commission of justice
of peace and was sworn into office.
Page 147,-- Thomas and Sarah Bartlett acknowledge a deed of con-
veyance unto Robert Bartlett and same recorded Apr. 16, 1787.
Page 147,-- court met Apr 17, 1787.
Page 147,-- An act entit e An Act to amend the act entitled the
act for ascetaining certain taxes and duties for establishing
a permanent revenue; Also an act imposing rew taxes; also an act to
amend teh