HYDE COUNTY, N.C.
MINUTES OF THE WARDENS OF
THE POOR
(1837 -
1868)
(pages 1 - 25)
| Index for Pages 1 - 25 |
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Adams, James - 5, 14 |
Linton, Thomas - 12 McGound, Mary - 22 Mason, John - 5 Mason, John D. - 13 Mason, Zacheus C. - 22, 23 Midyett, Anthony - 4 Midyett, Benajah - 6 Midyett, Gideon - 20 Midyett, Mary - 7, 10, 12 Midyett, Polly - 21 Mooney, Eli - 5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 22, 23 Morris, Amasa - 19 Neal, Urias - 25 Newton, Rachel - 5 Nixon, John - 21 ONeal, Al. - 12 ONeal, Devotion - 21 ONeal, W. - 7, 8, 13 ONeal, William - 16 O'Neal, William - 2, 3, 8, 9, 14 ONeal, Wm. - 2 Palmer, W.R. - 6, 14, 23 Palmer, William - 21 Palmer, William R. - 11 Rew, John - 8 Rew, John M. - 22 Robinson, Dr. - 23 Robinson, J. - 12, 14 Robinson, Johnathan - 20 Roper, F.S. - 19 Roper, John W. - 13 Sad___, widow - 12 Sadler, Ephraim - 12, 20, 21 Sadler, J.D. - 13 Sadler, John D. - 5 Sadler, Stephen - 4 Sadler, Thomas - 6, 10, 12, 22, 23 Sawyer, Charles - 20 Sawyer, Elisha - 12, 14 Sawyer, Ezekiel - 11, 14 Sawyer, Thomas - 20 Sawyer, Zebedee - 20 Selby, Benj. - 20 Selby, Milton - 12, 21, 23 Sermon, Benj. - 6, 11, 12, 22 Sheldon, G.H. - 13 Sheldon, George H. - 6, 10, 11 Slade, D. - 23 Slade, Daniel - 4, 8, 19, 20, 25 Slade, Daniel S. - 1, 11, 13, 25 Slade, John G. - 8 Slade, Thos. - 13 Smith, Ann - 19 Smith, Miss - 21 Smith, Seth - 8, 19 Spencer, C.G. - 19, 20, 23 Spencer, C. Gibbs - 20 Spencer, Cason G. - 10, 13, 15, 20 Spencer, Mary - 10, 19, 21 Spencer, Nathan - 21 Spencer, Polly - 21 Spencer, W.W. - 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 25 Spencer, Warren - 13 Spencer, Will W. - 1 Spencer, William W. - 2, 4, 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 24 Spencer, Wm. W. - 1, 2, 3 Stanley, Clarisey - 12 Stoe, Jabez - 19, 21 Stokesberry, J.B. - 16 Swindell, A.B. - 21, 25 Swindell, Albin B. - 25 Swindell, Dixon - 25 Swindell Redin - 14 Swindell, Palmer - 12 Swindell, Parker - 12 Swindell, Polly - 4, 13 Swindell, Saml. L. - 6, 11, 13 Swindell, William - 11 Tart, Thomas - 12 Tooley, Benajah - 20 Tooley, Delila - 11, 12, 19 Tooley, Job - 4, 14 Tooly, Ally - 4 Tyson, Thomas - 20 Ward, Jordan - 11, 12 Ward, Joseph - 21 Ward, Mary Spencer - 21 Ward, W. - 23 Ward, Wm. - 8 Ward, William - 3, 5, 12, 13, 22 Watson, Benj. - 10, 14 Watson, Selby - 21 Whitbey, Mary - 21 White, William - 12 Williams, Aaron - 22, 23 Williams, William - 19 Williamson, Hillery - 20 Williamson, Mary E. - 11 Winfield, Thomas - 11,19 |
[pg.1]
March 27, 1837
At an annual election of the Wardens of the Poor of Hyde County at the Court House near Lake Landing to elect overseers of the poor of St. George's Parish. William Cahoon, John J. Fulford, Daniel S. Slade, Wm. W. Spencer, John Benson, William Farrow, and Joseph C. Jennett are duly elected as overseers of the poor of St. George's Parish.
We, William Cahoon, John J. Fulford, Daniel S. Slade, Wm. W. Spencer, John Benson, Wm. Farrow & Joseph C. Jennett do swear that we will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties as overseers of the poor of Hyde County to the best of our skills and abilities.
John J. Fulford, Daniel S. Slade, Will W. Spencer, Wm. Farrow, John Benson - Present
Wm. W. Spencer & John J. Fulford are duly elected as county wardens of Hyde County of St. George's Parish.
/s/ B.B. Fulford, Clk.Ordered by the board that John J. Fulford, W.W. Spencer and the Clerk attend quarterly at the poor house to audit the accts. and see that the poor house is furnished.
/s/ B.B. Fulford, Clerk[pg. 2]
June 3, 1837 - Saturday
John J. Fulford and W.W. Spencer present
Proceeded to business as follows:
To this acct. allowed to Wm. Oneal from Easter March 27, 1837 to present date
To: chickens; labor in the farm; hankerchiefs [sic], etc. -- $34.06
To: 231 # bacon -- $46.20
Total -- $80.26September 1837
Appeared at Poor House. No meeting of Wardens. Dismissed until meeting in course.
December 1st 1837 - Saturday
William W. Spencer present.
John J. Fulford departed this life 8th day Nov'r. 1837 at four O'clock.
Proceeded to business as follows:
To this Acct. allowed William O'Neal from June 3, 1837 up to December 1st 1837 -- $121.12
Due Wm. ONeal up to Dec. 1, 1837 -- $201.38Allowed Wm. W. Spencer to Dec'r. 1, 1837 -- $50.00
To this account allowed Thos. P. Burris for 100 pounds bacon -- $20.00[pg. 3]
March 31st 1838 - Saturday
W.W. Spencer present.
Proceeded to business as follows:
To this account of Wm. W. Spencer charges --
Feby. 16th - to 1 bu. I. potatoes; 66# cotton -- $2.58
1 Barrel pork weighing 275# -- $30.00
Sending same to poor house -- $2.00
Paid -- $34.58To this Amt. allowed William ONeal from Decr. 1st 1837 - March 31, 1838 for sundry articles furnished poor house and his attention -- $67.71
To Amt. brought over June 3, 1837 -- $80.26
To Amt. brought over Dec. 1, 1837 -- $121.12
Issued 31 March 1838 -- $269.19
Paid in part -- $123.67
Due -- $145.42To this Amt. allowed William ONeal from 31 March until 16 April 1838 -- $21.20
Decr. 1st 1837 for William Ward -- $7.10
Total -- $28.30[pg. 4]
April 16th 1838
At a meeting of the Board of Wardens of Hyde County, Easter, April 16th 1838 at the Court House near Lake Landing, the following persons being present: William W. Spencer, William Cahoon, John Benson, Daniel Slade, William Farrow, Joseph C. Jennett.
Paid: Ordered by the Board of Wardens that William Cahoon be appointed County Warden in place of John J. Fulford, dec'd.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Harris be paid $6.00 for making coffin, finding sheet & socks for Stephen Sadler.
Paid: Ordered that Polly Swindell be paid $10.75 board and washing for Daniel Ireland's children.
Paid: Ordered that John Benson be paid $3.00 burial expense for Aby English.
Paid: Ordered that William Farrow be paid $3.00 for making coffin for Anthony Midyett.
Paid: Ordered that Henry Dillon be paid $26.00 board & clothing for Elinor Farrow.
Paid: Ordered that W.B. Hodges be paid $42.00 for medical attendance on Ally Tooly for 4 mo.
Paid: Ordered Job Tooley be paid $4.00 attendance at the poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Josiah Dawson be paid $3.25 board for Nancy Cutrell.
Paid: Ordered that Clemant Daniels be paid $3.10 for making coffin for David Cutrell use W. Cahoon.
[pg. 5]
Paid: Ordered that Tilman Farrow be paid $1.00 plank to make coffin for Rachel Newton use W. Farrow. $3.50 altered.
Paid: Ordered that William Farrow be paid $2.00 for making coffin for a child of Israel Gibbs.
Paid: Ordered that Thos. P. Burrous be paid $5.00 for 125# beef.
Paid: Ordered that Christopher Gibbs be paid $3.50 for making coffin for Eli Mooney's wife.
Paid: Ordered that William S. Bell be paid $3.00 for carrying Robert Dukes to poor house.
Paid: Ordered that John Colston be paid $13.00 for making 3 coffins.
Paid: Ordered that Jeremiah Casons be paid $9.00 for making coffin for Hutchens Cahoon. Issued by Z. Gibbs to Thomas Demills.
Paid: Ordered that William Ward use William Farrow be paid $15.00 for his support. Issued by Z. Gibbs to Thomas A. Demills.
Paid: Ordered that John D. Sadler be paid $7.00 for nursing and burying Daniel Ireland.
Paid: Ordered that John Mason be paid $15.00 for nursing John Harris for 7 weeks.
Paid: Ordered that James Adams be paid $19.47 for goods furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that J.V. Blackwell be paid $12.80 for goods furnished poor house.
[pg. 6]
Paid: Ordered that George H. Sheldon be paid $1.00 for good furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Saml. L. Swindell be paid $10.50 for making coffins for Nancy Cutrell, Henry Cahoon and Sarah Cutrell.
Paid: Ordered that Lancaster Bridgman be paid $33.74 for goods furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Benajah Midyett be paid $1.00 board of Thos. Harper.
Paid: Ordered that Joseph C. Jennett be paid $2.50 yopin furnished to the poor house.
Paid: Ordered that W.R. Palmer be paid $20.50 for medical attendance on Stafford Gibbs.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Bridgman be paid $3.00 for boarding and carrying John M. Harris to poor house.
Ordered to be Paid: Ordered that Thomas Bridgman be allowed $2.50 for boarding his brother, William Bridgman, for the ensuing year.
Paid: Ordered that Eli Mooney be allowed $10.00 his support for the ensuing year. April 28th
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Sadler be allowed $15.00 his support for the ensuing year.
Ordered to be Paid: Ordered that Elijah Hutson be allowed $2.50 for the support of Benj. Sermon for the ensuing year.
[pg. 7]
Paid: Ordered that Daniel Credle be paid $2.00 for support of Mary Midyett.
Paid: Ordered that William Farrow be paid for Mary Midyett $7.15.
Paid: Ordered that W. ONeal be paid $20.00 for his extra services.
The sale of the poor house being set up at public sale, W. ONeal, being the last & lowest bidder, is to keep said poor house for nothing and no extra services is to be allowed as agreed by the Board. /s/ B.B. Fulford, Clerk.By this sum rec'd. of Israel Brooks, Shff. of Hyde County for enlisted Taxes for the year 1836, the sum of $667.00. Unlisted taxes for the year 1836 the sum of $26.67; Total: $693.67
[pg. 8]
St. George's Parish in Account Current with William W. Spencer & William Cahoon, County Wardens of Hyde County
The sum pd. Clerk, Commissioners, and fees -- $24.35
pd. John Colston for 1836 -- $2.00
pd. John Colston for 1837 -- $13.00
pd. William ONeal for 1836 -- $48.00
pd. William ONeal for 1837 -- $24.00
pd. W.B. Hodges for 1837 -- $25.00
pd. Silas Farrow for 1836 -- $5.00
pd. John Benson commissions -- $4.35
pd. Daniel Slade commissions -- $4.35
pd. Joseph Jennett commissions --$4.35
pd. William Farrow commissions -- $4.35
pd. Daniel Slade for John G. Slade and Seth Smith -- $86.95
pd. John Rew -- $31.50
pd. W.W. Spencer commissions and fees -- $18.57
pd. W. Cahoon commissions -- $6.51
pd. Clemon Daniels -- $3.50
pd. W.W. Spencer two claims -- $84.58
pd. W. ONeal -- $149.70
pd. Thos. R. Ballance -- $20.00
pd. William Ward -- $10.00
pd. W. ONeal in part of his claim of $269.00 -- $123.67
By this amt. brot [sic] over paid by Israel Brooks, Shff. of Hyde County -- $693.67[pg. 9]
May 26, 1838
At meeting of the County Wardens
William Cahoon present.
Proceeded to business as follows:
To this amt. allowed William ONeal -- $13.50
To this amt. allowed Neal & Farrow -- $6.75
Paid -- $20.25Nov. Term County Court
At meeting of the County Wardens
William Cahoon present.
Meeting dismissed.[pg. 10]
Easter, April 1, 1839
At meeting of the Board of Wardens of Hyde County at the Court House in Swanquarter, the following persons being present: William Cahoon, W.W. Spencer, Cason G. Spencer, Daniel S. Slade, John Benson.
Proceeded to business as follows:
Paid: Ordered that William ONeal be paid $137.86 for provisions, good, wares, merchandise furnished poor house
Paid: Ordered that William ONeal & Farrow be paid $75.35 for articles furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Benj. Watson be paid $30.43 goods furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that William Cahoon be paid $27.25 provisions furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that William W. Spencer be paid $36.12 provisions furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that John Credle, Sen'r. be paid $20.00 provisions furnished Mary Midyett.
Paid: Ordered that George H. Sheldon be paid $15.00 on account of Thomas Sadler.
Paid: Ordered that Sorrowful Cutrell be paid $20.00 board of Mary Spencer.
[pg. 11]
Paid: Ordered that Daniel S. Slade be paid $9.10 furnishing Delila Tooley provisions.
Paid: Ordered that William Ensley be paid $10.00 for clothes and burying Henry Hudson.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Winfield be paid $5.50 making coffin and carrying provisions to poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Elizabeth Jarvis be paid $12.00 for nursing burnt child.
Paid: Ordered that Daniel S. Slade be paid $.24.30 for nursing Mary E. Williamson for 46 days; 6 shirts and carrying same to poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Saml. L. Swindell be paid $3.50 for coffin for William Swindell use George H. Sheldon.
Paid: Ordered that Joseph C. Jennett be paid $1.87 for yeopon furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Bridgeman be paid $28.75 for attending to William Bridgeman.
Paid: Ordered that Elijah Hutson be paid $28.75 for keeping Benj. Sermon.
Paid: Ordered that Ezekiel Sawyer be paid $10.00 for clothing & burying Jordan Ward.
Paid: Ordered that William R. Palmer be paid $30.00 for medical attendance on Aby Cutrill.
[pg. 12]
Paid: Ordered that Palmer & Parker Swindell use Thomas Ballance be paid $17.50 for medical attendance and coffin for Clarisey Stanley.
Paid: Ordered that Elisha Sawyer be paid $12.00 for nursing Jordan Ward for 7 weeks.
Paid: Ordered that Milton Selby be paid $33.00 for medical attendance on several persons: Thomas Linton, Saml. Davison, Mary Fuller, Thomas Tart, and Mariah Eastwood.
Paid: Ordered that J. Robinson be paid $22.00 for medical attendance on William White, Al. ONeal, Epraim Sadler, widow Sad___, and widow Hopkins (paid in part $10.00).
Paid: Ordered that Eli Mooney be allowed $10.00 his support for the ensuing year.
Paid: Ordered that Henry Dillon be allowed $10.00 his support for the ensuing year.
Paid: Ordered that William Brinn be allowed $10.00 his support for the ensuing year.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Sadler be allowed $15.00 his support for the ensuing year (and Mary Midyett $10.00).
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Bridgeman (2 claims) be allowed $2.50 per month for keeping his brother, William Bridgeman, for the ensuing year (and William Ward) -- paid in part $10.25.
Paid: Ordered that Elijah Hutson be allowed $2.50 per month for keeping Benj. Sermon for the ensuing year.
Paid: Ordered that W.B. Hodges be paid $35.00 medical attendance on Delila Tooley and William Ward. Paid in part $13.50. Issue for $21.50 -- paid in full.
[pg. 13]
By this sum received of Israel Brooks, Shff. of Hyde County, for enlisted taxes for the year 1837 -- $1090.74. Unlisted taxes -- 25.91. Total: $1116.65St. George's Parish in Account Current with William Cahoon & Warren Spencer, Co. Wardens of Hyde County.
pd. W. Cahoon for Thos. Slade -- $15.17
pd. W. Cahoon -- $27.55
pd. William Cahoon fees & commissions -- $21.48 1/2
pd. W.W. Spencer for Polly Swindell -- $10.75
pd. J.D. Sadler -- $7.00
pd. W.W. Spencer -- $36.12
pd. W.W. Spencer fees & commissions -- $21.48 1/2
pd. clerk fees & commissions -- $21.00
pd. John Benson -- $3.50
pd. John Benson commissions -- $8.00
pd. Cason G. Spencer commissions -- $8.00
pd. William S. Bell -- $3.00
pd. Daniel S. Slade commissions -- $8.00
pd. Josiah Davison -- $3.25
pd. John W. Roper - 1836 -- $25.00
pd. G.H. Sheldon -- $15.00
pd. Saml. L. Swindell -- $3.50
pd. Thomas Bridgeman (2 claims) -- $31.75
pd. Elijah Hutson -- $28.75
pd. Daniel Credle -- $2.00
pd. John D.HarrisMason -- $15.00
pd. W. ONeal -- $145.42
pd. Lancaster Bridgeman -- $33.74
pd. William Ward and W. Farrow -- $15.00
pd. Elizabeth Jarvis -- $12.00
[pg. 14]
pd. John Credle -- $20.00
pd. William ONeal -- $28.30
pd. William ONeal (E______ services) -- $20.00
pd. William ONeal -- $20.25
pd. William ONeal (new claim) -- $137.86
pd. William ONeal (new claim) -- $75.35
pd. Sorrowful Cutrell -- $20.00
pd. Benj. Watson -- $30.43
pd. Ezekiel Sawyer -- $10.00
pd. Elisha Sawyer -- $12.00
pd. W.B. Hodges -- $42.00
pd. W.R. Palmer -- $20.50
pd. Eli Mooney -- $10.00
pd. J.V. Blackwell -- $12.80
pd. Henry Dillon -- $26.00
pd. Christopher Gibbs -- $3.60
pd. Eli Mooney -- $10.00
pd. Job Tooley -- $4.00
pd. Thos. R. Burrus -- $5.00
pd. Redin L.?/S.? Swindell -- $1.05
pd. Jeremiah Casons -- $9.00
pd. William Farrow (4 claims) -- $16.15
pd. James Adams -- $19.47
pd. John S. Davis -- $5.00
pd. J. Robinson in part -- $10.00
pd. W.B. Hodges in part -- $13.50
By this sum brot [sic] over paid by the Shff. -- $1116.65
[pg. 15]
This may certify unto all to whom it may concern, that we, Samuel C. Credle, Cason S. Spencer, and John Credle, Junior, are held and firmly bound unto William Cahoon and William W. Spencer, County Wardens of Hyde County, and their successor, in the sum of $1000.00. We bind ourselves and heirs, executors, administrators & assigns for ever. Given under our hands & seals Apl. 1, 1839.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden Saml. C. Credle shall keep the poor house in decent order, furnish if with wood sufficient, bury the dead, carry all provisions to poor house that they furnish themselves and whenever there be any provisions landed at Swan Quarter, convey the same to poor house; keep well of water in decent order and all things bought by them, goods, wares & merchandise, conveyed at the poor house by them. In consideration of this bond for which services, when rendered for one year, the said Samuel C. Credle is to have paid to him by the County Wardens the sum of $42.75 then the above obligation to be null & void, otherwise to remain in full force.
/s/ Samuel C. Credle, Cason G. Spencer, John Credle, Jr.Nasa Farrow elected Warden of Poor in place of William Farrow and qualified according to law.
[pg. 16]
August 10, 1839
William Cahoon & W.W. Spencer have this day met and proceeded to business as follows:
Paid: Ordered that Saml. C. Credle be paid $90.80 provision and clothing furnished the poor house from Easter April 1, 1839 to this present date.
Paid: This sum allowed William Cahoon for provisions furnished poor house to this time - Aug. 10 -- $41.34
Paid: For William Cahoon claim from Nasa Farrow to J.B. Stokesberry -- $5.00
Paid: This sum paid William ONeal for 5 barrel corn -- $21.20
Paid: Ordered that B.B. Fulford be paid this sum for allowance made ______ let Eli Mooney have two barrels corn -- $18.00
[pg. 17]
Sept. 28, 1839
William Cahoon & William W. Spencer have this day met and proceeded to business as follows:
Paid: Ordered that Samuel C. Credle be paid $29.05 provisions & clothing furnished poor house from August 10, 1839 to present date.
February Court 1840
William W. Spencer, C. Gibbs present this 27 Feby. have proceeded to business as follows:
Paid: Ordered that Samuel C. Credle be paid $210.69 support of poor house from Sept. 28th 1839 to the present date.
Paid: Ordered that Benj. B. Fulford be paid $36.52 bacon and pork furnished poor house and $2.00 for services.
[pg. 18] blank
[pg. 19]
April 20, 1840
At a meeting of the Board of Wardens of Hyde County held at the Court House in Hyde County at Swan Quarter April 20, 1840. Present: Wm. Cahoon, W.W. Spencer, C.G. Spencer, Daniel Slade, John Benson and Nasa Farrow.
Paid: Ordered that F.S. Roper be paid $31.00 for removing Ann Smith and one child and Amasa Morris and two children to the wardens of Tyrrell County.
Paid: Ordered that William Williams be paid $15.00 for support of himself to use W. Cahoon.
Paid: Ordered that William S. Gibbs be paid $17.00 for support of Mary Spencer.
Paid: Ordered that Nasa Farrow be paid $5.00 for pork furnished the poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Caleb F. Brooks be paid $3.50 for making coffin for Jabez Stoe.
Paid: Ordered that Daniel Slade be paid $8.00 for supporting Delilah Tooley.
Paid: Ordered that Daniel Slade be paid $6.00 for making coffin & burying Seth Smith.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Winfield be paid $11.00 for making 2 coffins & burying a girl [not named] at poor house.
[pg. 20]
Paid: Ordered that Gideon Midyett use Daniel Slade be paid $3.50 for making coffin for Thomas Sawyer.
Paid: Ordered that Josiah Jarvis be paid $5.70 for stores furnished poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Benj. R. Gibbs be paid $10.00 for keeping Benajah Tooley for 22 days.
Paid: Ordered that Abram Boomer be paid $9.50 for support of Hillery Williamson and burying him.
Paid: Ordered that Zacheus Fortiscue be paid $20.00 for support of A.C. Dukes for 4 months.
Paid: Ordered that Johnathan Robinson be paid $50.00 medical attendance on Miss Brinn & Ephraim Sadler.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Tyson be paid $15.00 for support & burial expenses for Ephraim Larry (?).
Paid: Ordered that Zebedee Sawyer use C. Gibbs Spencer be paid $7.00 for making coffin, board, etc. for Emila Knols (?).
Paid: Ordered that Cason G. Spencer be paid $14.25 for goods bot [sic] & furnished poor house and $2.00 for conveyance of Benj. Selby to poor house. $16.25 - Paid in full.
Paid: Ordered that David Carter be paid $31.36 for provision furnished Ephraim Sadler use C.G. Spencer.
Paid: Ordered that Sorrowful Cutrell be paid $8.00 for carrying Charles Sawyer & family to poor house.
[pg. 21]
Paid: Ordered that Sorrowful Cutrell be paid $8.00 for board of Mary Spencer.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Ballance be paid $3.38 for merchandize [sic] furnished Leniard Davison.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Ballance be paid $10.00 for provisions furnished Ephraim Sadler.
Paid: Ordered that Charity Cutrell be paid $13.00 for board & nursing Charity Cutrell.
Paid: Ordered that A.B. Swindell be paid $1.50 for conveying Miss Smith & family to the poor house.
Paid: Ordered that Samuel Credle be paid $144.13 by paying over to William Cahoon $6.00, it being provisions furnished poor house. Saml. Credle -- $38.43. Cahoon -- $6.00. Paid.
Paid: Ordered that Milton Selby be paid $5-.00 medical attendance on John Nixon, Lottie (?) Harvey & child of Sarah Ballance, Nathan Spencer son of Polly Spencer.
Paid: Ordered that Selby Watson be paid $10.00 support of Joseph Ward. Paid $3.00 in part.
Paid: Ordered that Barzilla English, Angess Ensley, Polly Midyett & Polly Midyett, all to the use of John Credle, Sen'r., be paid $20.50 for their support.
Paid: Ordered that William Palmer be paid $18.75 for attendance on Martha Gibbs Davison, Long Tom, Jabez Stoe, Aby Jones, Devotion ONeal, Joseph Ward, Mary Spencer Ward, and Mary Whitbey.
[pg. 22]
Paid: Ordered that Elijah Hutson be paid $9.25 board & burying Benj. Sermon.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Bridgeman be paid $2.50 per month keeping William Bridgeman for ensuing year.
Paid: Ordered that Elizabeth Bell be paid $10.00 for board & nursing John M. Rew.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Sadler be allowed $15.00 for his support for the ensuing year.
Paid: Ordered that Aaron Williams be paid old claim. Allowed by John J. Fulford 1837 for $5.00.
Paid: Ordered that Thomas Sadler use Josiah Jarvis be paid $15.00 for support of his family.
Paid: Ordered that Zacheus C. Mason be paid $2.00 for bringing Thomas Harper to poor house.
The Wardens of the poor of Hyde County recommended to the C. Court Feby. Term next to levy a tax of $.40 on the pole, $.15 on the hundred dollars valuation of land.
Paid: Ordered that William Ward be allowed $10.00 for his support in the ensuing year.
Paid: Ordered that Eli Mooney be allowed $10.00 for his support in the ensuing year. $12.93 1/2
Paid: Ordered that William Cahoon be paid $2.00 for bringing Mary McGound to poor house.
[pg. 23]
By this sum rec'd. of Israel Brooks, Shff. of Hyde County in Acct with W. Cahoon & W.W. Spencer, County Wardens of Hyde County.
pd. Saml. C. Credle -- $210.69
pd. Dr. Robinson -- $12.00
pd. W. Cahoon -- $67.54
pd. Saml. C. Credle -- $29.05
pd. Thomas Ballance -- $17.50
pd. Thomas Sadler -- $15.00
pd. Samuel C. Credle -- $90.80
pd. Eli Mooney -- $10.00
pd. Eli Mooney -- $8.50
pd. Milton Selby -- $33.00
pd. W.R. Palmer -- $30.00
pd. Aaron Williams June 14th 1837 -- $5.00
pd. Thomas Harris -- $6.00
pd. old claims pd. by Shff. -- $535.08
pd. Benj. B. Fulford old claim -- $38.62
pd. Benj. B. Fulford services -- $25.00
pd. clerk commission -- $4.50
pd. Nasa Farrow commission -- $4.50
pd. John Benson commission -- $4.50
pd. Samuel C. Credle for W. Ward-- $10.00
pd. Joseph C. Jennett -- $2.50
pd. Joseph C. Jennett -- $1.87 1/2
pd. Henry Dillon -- $10.00
pd. William Ensley -- $10.00
pd. D. Slade -- $9.10
pd. D. Slade -- $24.50
pd. D. Slade commission -- $4.50
pd. W. Cahoon $6.00 on Sam'l. Credle's claim & commissions -- $12.79
pd. W.W. Spencer fees & commission -- $12.75
pd. C.G. Spencer commission -- $4.50
pd. C.G. Spencer in part of his claim -- $9.00
pd. Zacheus Mason -- $2.00
Total -- $725.71 1/2[pg. 24]
Ordered by the Wardens of Hyde County Easter, April 30, 1840 that Nathaniel Credle be allowed $540.00 to keep the poor house and furnish the poor of said house with their necessary clothing & provision and in decent order, bury the dead, furnish wood and all other necessarys [sic] to make the comfortable until Easter next.By this sum received of Israel Brooks, Shff. of Hyde County taxes for the year 1838 -- $720.76. Unlisted taxes for 1838 -- $4.90. Total: $725.66
St. George's Parish in Account Current with William Cahoon & Willam W. Spencer, County Wardens.
To this Amt. brot [sic] forward -- $725.71 1/2
By this Amt. pd. by Shff. brot [sic] down -- $725.66[pg. 25]
At an annual election held at the Court House in Swan Quarter to elect Wardens of poor of Hyde County of St. George's Parish. Dixon Swindell, W.W. Spencer, Daniel Slade, A.B. Swindell, Wilson Credle, Thomas Ballance & Urias Neal were duly elected as overseers of the poor of St. George's Paris[h].
We, Dixon Swindell, W.W. Spencer, Daniel Slade, Albin B. Swindell, Wilson Credle, Thomas Ballance and Urias Neal, do swear that we will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties as overseers of the poor of Hyde County to the best of our skill and abilities.
/s/ Dixon Swindell, Will W. Spencer, Daniel S. Slade, A.B. Swindell, Wilson Credle, Thomas Ballance
© 2003