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

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