Granville County Court Minutes Summaries
From May 1821 To February 1857 For
Emory & Emery, Leavister & Levister, Loyd & Lloyd,
Merritt, Sikes & Sykes  Plus
Some Notes On Perry, York, Huskey, Huskeith & Others

Transcribed and submitted by:   Harold Lloyd

References To  Edmund & Elizabeth Emory  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Aug. 1822: Melinda Arnold daughter of Rebecca Arnold bound to Edmund Emory.
--Feb. 1824:  Edmund Emory ordered to May jury duty.
--May 1824:  Edmund Emory shows for petit jury.
--Aug. 1825: Elizabeth Emory named executrix of Edmund Emory.  Will proved by David Beck and Nancy Brogden.
--Aug. 1825: Phoebe Murphy aged 12 bound to Elizabeth Emory.
--Aug. 1826: Willis Emery vs. Elizabeth Emery.  Def. not guilty.
--Feb. 1831:  Elizabeth Emery vs. Willis Emery.  References attendance of Lewis Emory, James Spragg, Henry Emery, Charlie Arnold, John Garner, ? Turner and Willis Rogers.

References To  John Emory  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Note:  There were apparently two John Emorys in Granville at the time.
--Aug. 1821:  County ordered to pay John Emory $3.74 for attending Indictment vs. Lewis Emory.  Lewis was acquitted.  John Garner also paid    $3.82 as witness.
--Aug. 1822:  John Hailey (sp?) appointed road overseer from Ledge Of Rock Creek to Minnie (sp?) Road with hands of  James Sykes, Green Emmery, John Garner, John Emery, et al.
--Aug. 1827:  State of NC vs. Green Emery & John Emery.
--Feb. 1828:  State of NC vs. Green Emory & others.  John Emory not guilty.  Green Emory,  Willis Emory and James Hackaday guilty.  Green fined $10, Willis $1 and Hackaday $5.
--Nov. 1832: John Emory deeded 10 acres to Willis Jackson.  Proved by Lorenzo D. Jackson.
--Aug. 1834: John Emery ordered to serve on Nov. jury.
--Nov. 1834: John Emery served on jury.
--May 1836:  John Emory called to Aug. jury.
--Aug. 1836: John Emory served on jury.
--Feb. 1840:  John Emory, Henry Merritt, Thomas Green and James M. Loyd called as March jurors.
--Nov. 1841: Henry Sykes and John Emory served as jurors.
--Nov. 1841:  Wyatt Emory proved execution of deed from Robert Thompson to John Emory for 284 acres.
--Feb. 1843: John Emory called to May jury duty.
--May 1843:  John Emory served on jury.
--May 1843:  State v. John Emory.  Guilty and fined $1.
--Nov. 1843:  Richard Coley was appointed road overseer from Ledge of Rock Creek to Mumm’s (sp?) old road with hands of John Emory, John Garner, Martha Emory, et al.
--Aug. 1846:  Jurors called for Sept:  John Emory.
--Nov. 1846:  John Garner appointed road overseer from Ledge Of Rock Creek to Murrins (sp?) old road with hands living on lands of John Emory, Martha Emory et al.
--Aug.  1848: John Emory relieved from tax on one poll.
--May 1849:  Michael Beck replaced John Garner as road overseer with hands of John Emory, Martha Emory, et al.
--Feb. 1853:  Rufus O. Weathers appointed road overseer from Ledge of Rock Creek to Morris Old Road with hands on lands of John Garner, John Emory, Martha Emory, et al.

References To  Lewis Emory  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Aug. 1821:  County ordered to pay John Emory $3.74 for attending Indictment vs. Lewis Emory.  Lewis was acquitted.  John Garner also paid $3.82 as witness.
--Aug. 1822:  State of NC vs. Lewis Emory.  Lewis found guilty of assault and fined 5 cents.
--Nov. 1823:  Lewis Emory summoned for Feb. 1824 jury.
--Feb. 1824:  Lewis Emory appeared to serve on grand jury.
--Aug. 1824:  Lewis Emory summoned to Sept. jury.
--Nov. 1825:  Lewis Emory served as juror in State v. Peace (petit larceny).
--Nov. 1827:  Wm. Snessin (sp?) appointed road overseer from Rogers Mill to Wake County line with hands of Lewis Emery, Solomon Perry, et al.
--Nov. 1840: Peyton G. Mangum appointed road overseer from Region’s (sp?) Mill to Wake County line with hands of Lewis Emory, Solomon Perry, et al.
--May 1852:  John Byrd appointed road overseer in place of Thomas Garner from Roger’s Old Mill to Wake line with hands on lands of Lewis Emory, Solomon Perry, et al.

References To  Wyatt Emory  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Nov. 1841:  Wyatt Emory proved execution of deed from Robert Thompson to John Emory for 284 acres.
--Feb. 1843:  State vs. Wyatt Emory.  Not guilty.

References To  Other Emorys  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Aug. 1822:  John Hailey (sp?) appointed road overseer from Ledge Of Rock Creek to Minnie (sp?) Road with hands of  James Sykes, Green Emmery, John Garner, John Emery, et al
--May 1823:  Clement Wilkins appointed road overseer from Roger Mill to Wake County line with hands of Sallman Perry, Willis Emery, Green Emery, et al.
--Aug. 1826: Willis Emery vs. Elizabeth Emery.  Def. not guilty.
--Aug. 1827:  State of NC vs. Green Emery & John Emery.
--Feb. 1828:  State of NC vs. Green Emory & others.  John Emory not guilty.  Green Emory,  Willis Emory and James Hackaday guilty.  Green fined $10, Willis $1 and Hackaday $5.
--Feb. 1830: NC v. Green Emory.  Guilty and fined $5.00.
--Feb. 1831:  Elizabeth Emery vs. Willis Emery.  References attendance of Lewis Emory, James Spragg, Henry Emery, Charlie Arnold, John Garner, ? Turner and Willis Rogers.
--Nov. 1832: Sherwood Wilson appointed road overseer from Pressitt (sp?) Creek to Wake line with hands of Joseph Loyd, George W. Loyd, Isham Loyd, Willis Emery et al.
--Feb. 1834:  Russell (sp?) Hus? appointed road overseer from Preswitt (sp?) Creek to Wake County line with hands of Joseph Loyd, George W. Loyd, Henry Sikes, Isham Loyd, Willis Emery et al.
--Aug. 1834:  Willis Emery bail for appearance of Maj. Jones.
--Feb. 1836:  Simson Mangum appointed road overseer from Pruits Creek to Wake line with hands of Joseph Loyd, Henry Sykes, Isham Loyd, Willis Emory et al.
--Feb. 1839: Polly Emory (widow of Henry) relinquished to Clement Wilkins right to be administrator who gave $100 bond with George Brogdon and Leslie William (sp?) as security.
--May 1839:  State of NC vs. Willis Emory.  Defendant fined $5 for assault.
--Feb. 1841:  Audit of Clement Wilkins, administrator of Henry Emory.  Report approved.
--Aug. 1841: Peyton G. Mangum proved deed from Thomas Ray to Ephraim Emory for 60 acres.
--Aug. 1842:  Beasley Wilkins (sp?) vs. George Emory.  Default judgment for failure to appear.  George Keith (sp?) was the security.
--Nov. 1842:  John Garner vs. George Emery. Defendant failed to appear.  Default judgment against him.  George Keith security.
--Nov. 1843:  Richard Coley was appointed road overseer from Ledge of Rock Creek to Mumm’s (sp?) old road with hands of John Emory, John Garner, Martha Emory, et al.
--Nov. 1843:  Willis Rogers v. George Emory.  Defendant granted benefit of insolvent debtor law.
--Aug. 1849:  List of “insolvents” for year ending Aug. 1, 1849:  Wm. Merritt, Edward Loyd, Lewis Loyd, James Loyd, Wm. Emery.
--Aug. 1850:  Paid tax after returned as “insolvent”:  William Emery.
--Aug. 1852:  James Dalby appointed road overseer from Tanner’s Path to Ledge of Rock with hands on lands of Thomas Perry, Solomon Perry, William Emory et al.
--Feb. 1853:  Rufus O. Weathers appointed road overseer from Ledge of Rock Creek to Morris Old Road with hands on lands of John Garner, John Emory, Martha Emory, et al.
--Feb. 1853:  State v. William Emory.  Bastardy at instance of Nancy Self.
--May 1853:  Doc. on Demise of Ephraim Emory vs. Roi (sp?) & Wm. Champion.  Defendant found guilty of judgment and costs and appealed to Superior Court.
--Aug. 1854:  Court v. Thomas Garner.  Ephraim Emory et al. to show cause for failure to attend to testify.
--Aug. 1855:  State vs. Ephraim Emory.  Defendant guilty and fined.

References To  Levisters  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--May 1825:  David Levester served on jury.
--Feb. 1835:  James Levister gave deed in trust to James Blockley (sp?). Proved by Wm. C. Patton.
--Aug. 1844: Richard Garner (sp?) appointed road overseer from ? with hands of James Levister et al.
--Aug. 1844:  Called to Sept. jury:  Davis Levister, John G. Merritt & John Perry.
--Aug. 1844:  Administration of estate of James Levister granted to George Levister who gave $1000 bond with Stephen Cooke and ? Cooke as securities.
--Aug. 1844:  George Levister granted leave to sell perishables of James Levister intestate.
--Feb. 1845:  William Levister appointed road overseer from Kingswood meeting house to Lemay’s (sp?) road with hands living on lands of Wiley Perry, Davis Levister et al.
--May 1845:  Davis Levister gave deed of gift of slave girl named Siller to William R. Levister.
--Aug. 1845:  Davis Levister gave deed of gift of slave girl named Myra to George T. Levister.
--Aug. 1845:  Allen Bridges vs. George Leavister, administrator of James Leavister.  $45.00 judgment.
--Aug.  1845:  James Hockaday v. same.  $9.00 judgment.
--Feb. 1846:  D.T. Paschall proved deed from A. Huskey to George T. Leavister
--Aug. 1847:  John Estes, Allen Bridges & John W. Whitfield appointed to audit and settle account of George Leavister, adm. of James Leavister.
--Nov. 1849:  George T. Levister called to Feb. jury.
--Feb. 1850:  Wm. R. Levister called to Mar. Superior Ct. jury.
--Feb. 1850:  George T. Levister called to May jury.
--Aug. 1851:  George T. Leavister called to Sept. Superior Court jury.
--Nov. 1851:  Called as Feb. Juror:  William Leavister.
--Feb. 1852:  William Levister appeared for jury.
--May 1852:  Will of Davis Levister proved.  George T. Levister and James Levister entered caveats.
--Nov. 1852:  Davis Levister’s will proved.  William R. Levister appointed executor.
--Feb. 1853:  William R. Levister executor of Davis Levister returns account of sales.

References To  “Edward Loyd”  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Feb. 1824: Solomon Perry, Edward Loyde, Soloman Loyde ordered to serve on March jury.
--Feb. 1825:  Edward Loyd called to serve as juror next March.
--May 1832: Edward Loyde appointed guardian of “his son” Horace Loyde with Nicholas Loyde and Joseph Hart referenced.
--May 1832: Edward Loyde appointed road overseer from David Chandler’s Mill to Granfey (sp?) Creek with William (sp?) Noblin et al.
--Aug. 1833: Thomas Hester appointed road overseer from Chandler’s (sp?) Mill to Peaces (sp?) Ford with hands of Pomphret Loyd,  Wm or Nic (sp?) Loyd, Joseph Loyd, Edward Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd, Richard Noblin, ? Noblin et al. on lands formerly belonging to Edward Loyd et al.
--Feb. 1835:  Edward Loyd, guardian of Horace his son, renewed bond with Nicholas Loyd and Thomas Hester his securities.
--Nov. 1836:  Edward Loyd called as Feb. juror.
--Feb. 1837:  Edward Loyd served as juror.
--Feb. 1838:  Joseph Loyd and Edward Loyd called as May jurors.
--May 1838:  Edward Loyd appeared for jury.  Joseph Loyd excused.
--May 1840: David I Young vs. Edward Loyd, Snr.  Nicholas Loyd gave bail.  Filed schedules for relief of honest debtors and was discharged.
--May 1843:  Frances Hester, Jr. appointed road overseer from Chandler’s Mill to Peaces Ford with hands of Pomphrett Loyd, Nicholas Loyd, Joseph Loyd, Edward Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd, Richard Noblin, Edm. Loyd et al.
--Feb. 1848: James Hester replaced Barnett as road overseer with the hands of Pomfurt Loyd, Nicholas Loyd, Jos. Loyd, Edward Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd, Rich. Noblin, Spencer Noblin et al.
--Aug. 1849:  List of “insolvents” for year ending Aug. 1, 1849:  Wm. Merritt, Edward Loyd, Lewis Loyd, James Loyd, Wm. Emery.
--Aug. 1850:  List of tax “insolvents”:  W.R. Huskey, Edward Loyd, Lewis Loyd, James Loyd & Willie or Willis Loyd.
--May 1852:  Samuel Watkins appointed road overseer in place of Willis Royster from Chandlers Mill to Peace Ford with hands on lands of Pomfret Loyd, Nick (sp?) Loyd, Jos. Loyd, Edward Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd, Richard Noblin, Spencer Noblin, Edward Loyd, et al. (Note: 2 Edwards listed).

References To  John Loyd  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Feb. 1828: Wm. Whitfield appointed road overseer from Cedar Creek to muster grounds at Brassfields with hands on lands of  John Loyd et al.
--Nov. 1838: Robert A. Jones appointed overseer of road from Cedar Creek to Brassfields meeting house with hands living on lands of William Huskey, John Loyd et al.
--Aug. 1840: Kemp Mills (sp?) appointed road overseer from Cedar Creek to Brassfields meeting house with hands living on lands of William Huskey, John Loyd et al.
--Aug. 1842:  John Loyd v. Peyton G. Mangum.  Defendant failed to appear and judgment granted against def. and Simson Mangum his security for $16.28.
--Nov. 1847:  John Loyd & others vs. William Leavister.  $169.47 left from sale of lands of “their father George (sic) Leavister dec’d” and Plaintiffs and defendants are distributes of said George (sic) Leavister.  Loyd gave security for refunding wife Rebecca’s portion or her heirs’ at his death.  Loyd paid 1/3 or $56.59.  Loyd gave Jonathan M. Stone, Esq. and John W. Estes as his securities.

References To  “William Loyd”  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--May 1835:  Deed in trust from William Loyd to Horace Rowland.  Proved by James H. Rowland.
--Nov. 1835: Bill of sale from William Loyd to Presley Rowland for corn & tobacco.
--May 1841:  Willis Harris (and others?) vs. William G. Loyd.  Defendant failed to appear and judgment entered for $11.36 with interest from July 1, 1840. (Note same plaintiff as against Willie Loyd so Willie is William G.? Note also that the 1810 Census Lists both Wiley Loyd and the William Loyd I think married Betsy Mangum)
--May 1841: Willis Harris (& others?) vs. William G. Loyd. Default judgment against defendant and Demetrius E. Young for $11.36 with interest from 7/1/1840.
--Feb. 1843:  Nelson Brame vs. William Loyd, Jr.  Discharged under honest debtor act after filing schedules.
--May 1844: Richard Gibbs v. William Loyd.  Defendant discharged under honest debtor’s law.
--Aug. 1845:  Will of James Williams.  Notice to William Loyd, wife Polly and Rubin Williams of Warren County, et al.

References To  Willie Loyd  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--May 1821: Road overseer appointed with the hands of Willie Loyd et al.
--May 1837:  Harris (sp?) &? Young vs. Willie Loyd.  Default judgment of $17.20.
--May 1837:  Willis Harris vs. Willie Loyd.  Default judgment of $20.06.
--Feb. 1838: Harris &? Young vs. Willie Loyd and John Reeks.  $29.00 default judgment on bond.
--Feb. 1838: Willis Harris v. Willie Loyd.  Default judgment for $30.00.

References To  Other Loyds  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Feb. 1824: Solomon Perry, Edward Loyde, Soloman Loyde ordered to serve on March jury.
--Feb. 1830: Alexander Graham appointed road overseer from Prescott? to Wake line including hands of Joseph Loyd, George W. Loyd et al.
--May 1832: Edward Loyde appointed guardian of “his son” Horace Loyde with Nicholas Loyde and Joseph Hart referenced.
--Nov. 1832: Sherwood Wilson appointed road overseer from Pressitt (sp?) Creek to Wake line with hands of Joseph Loyd, George W. Loyd, Isham Loyd, Willis Emery et al.
--Aug. 1833:  Henry Loyd to pay for support of two illegitimate children by Martha Woodlief.
--Aug. 1833: Thomas Hester appointed road overseer from Chandler’s (sp?) Mill to Peaces (sp?) Ford with hands of Pomphret Loyd,  Wm or Nic (sp?) Loyd, Joseph Loyd, Edward Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd, Richard Noblin, ? Noblin et al. on lands formerly belonging to Edward Loyd et al.
--Feb. 1834:  Russell (sp?) Hus? appointed road overseer from Preswitt (sp?) Creek to Wake County line with hands of Joseph Loyd, George W. Loyd, Henry Sikes, Isham Loyd, Willis Emery et al.
--Aug. 1834: State v. Henry Loyd:  one of Martha Woodlief’s children being dead, support ordered for living one.
--Feb. 1836:  Simson Mangum appointed road overseer from Pruits Creek to Wake line with hands of Joseph Loyd, Henry Sykes, Isham Loyd, Willis Emory et al.
--Feb. 1836:  Pumfret Loyd called to May jury.
--May 1836:  Pomfrett Loyd served on May jury.
--Feb. 1838:  Owen Shapard v. Pumphret Loyd: Pumphret discharged as insolvent debtor. Filed schedules.
--Feb. 1838:  Joseph Loyd and Edward Loyd called as May jurors.
--May 1838:  Edward Loyd appeared for jury.  Joseph Loyd excused.
--May 1838: Robert K. Black proved deed from Pomforitt Loyd to Charles Barnett for 123 acres.
--Aug. 1838: Robert Jinkins (sp?) vs. David Loyd.  David Reece, Matthew Hester and Willie Loyd gave bail for defendant and he was released.
--Nov. 1838:  Valentine Loyd acknowledged a deed to Thomas Ray et al. for 357 acres.
--Feb. 1839:  Valentine Loyd deed 78 acres to Obediah Sowell. Proved by John Thompson.
--Feb. 1840:  John Emory, Henry Merritt, Thomas Green and James M. Loyd called as March jurors.
--May 1840: David I Young vs. Edward Loyd, Snr.  Nicholas Loyd gave bail.  Filed schedules for relief of honest debtors and was discharged.
--Aug. 1841:  State of NC vs. Pomfrett Loyd.  Guilty and fined $5.00.
--Aug. 1841: Pomfrett Loyd acknowledged deed to David Overby for his interest in a tract.
--Aug. 1842: State of NC vs. Parthenia (sp?) EA Jones & Willis Loyd.  Jones fined $5 and Loyd $6?
--Nov. 1842:  State v. Willis Loyd.
--May 1843:  Frances Hester, Jr. appointed road overseer from Chandler’s Mill to Peaces Ford with hands of Pomphrett Loyd, Nicholas Loyd, Joseph Loyd, Edward Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd, Richard Noblin, Edm. Loyd et al.
--Feb. 1845:  State v. David Loyd.  Defendant fined $1.
--Feb. 1845:  David Loyd et al ordered patrollers in Tabb Creek.
--Aug. 1845:  Will of James Williams.  Notice to William Loyd, wife Polly and Rubin Williams of Warren County, et al.
--Nov. 1845:  Joseph Loyd appointed road overseer from Smith’s Creek to Wake line with usual hands.
--May 1846:  State v. Jas. R. Cooke & David Loyd.  Cook fined 6 pence.  Loyd fined $5.

Aug. 1846:  Exempted from paying double tax for year 1845:  Wm. D. Husky (50 acres val. at $130), Joseph Loyd (194 acres val. at $291), and Ann Husky (60 acres at $120 to be added).
--Feb. 1847:  J.W. Barnett appointed road overseer from Chandler’s Mill to Peaces Road with hands of Pomfort Loyd, Nicholas Loyd, Joseph Loyd, Edw. Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd,  Richard Noblin, Spencer (sp?) Noblin on lands formerly belonging to John Stovall deceased, Edw. Loyd et al.
--Feb. 1848:  James Hester replaced Barnett as road overseer with the hands of Pomfurt Loyd, Nicholas Loyd, Jos. Loyd, Edward Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd, Rich. Noblin, Spencer Noblin et al.
--Aug. 1849:  List of “insolvents” for year ending Aug. 1, 1849:  Wm. Merritt, Edward Loyd, Lewis Loyd, James Loyd, Wm. Emery.
--Nov. 1849:  Willis A. Royster replaced James Hester as road overseer with hands of same Loyds as above.
--Aug. 1850:  List of tax “insolvents”:  W.R. Huskey, Edward Loyd, Lewis Loyd, James Loyd & Willie or Willis Loyd.
--Aug. 1851:  Thomas Ray proved execution of deed from William Bailey to Joseph Loyd.
--Aug. 1851:  List of tax “insolvents” for 1850 tax year:  Horace Loyd, Wilson Loyd, David Loyd.
--Aug. 1851:  State v. David Loyd.  Fined 6 pence.
--Feb. 1852:  Called to May jury:  Joseph Loyd, Henry Sykes.
--Feb. 1852:  Darrell (sp?) E. Bobbitt proved deed from Joseph Loyd to John J. Bobbitt.
--May 1852:  Samuel Watkins appointed road overseer in place of Willis Royster from Chandlers Mill to Peace Ford with hands on lands of Pomfret Loyd, Nick (sp?) Loyd, Jos. Loyd, Edward Loyd, Wilson Loyd, James Loyd, Richard Noblin, Spencer Noblin, Edward Loyd, et al. (Note: 2 Edwards listed).
--Aug. 1852:  State v. James Loyd.  State’s witness Samuel Moore failed to appear.
--Aug. 1856:  Tax insolvents for 1855:  Thomas Loyd, James Loyd, G.W. Loyd.
--Feb. 1857:  State v. David Loyd.  Defendant guilty and fined 5 cents.

References To  Maurice Merritt  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Aug. 1844:  Maurice Merritt appointed road overseer from Franklin County line to Antioch with hands on land of John Merritt, same?, et al.
--Nov. 1852:  George Kittrell appointed road overseer in place of Maurice Merritt from Franklin line to Antioch with hands living on lands of John Merritt, et al.
--Feb. 1853:  Drawn for this term’s grand jury:  Maurice Merritt, Archibald Huskeith, et al.

References To Other Merritts  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
----May 1825:  Benjamin Merritt ordered to serve as juror Aug. term.
--August 1825: Benjamin Merritt ordered to serve as juror Feb. term.
--Feb. 1831: Fielding Kittrell appointed road overseer to Franklin County line with hands of Henry Merritt, Benjamin Merritt, et al.
--Aug. 1833: Robert Anderson vs. Henry Merritt.  Def. confessed judgment of $133.39 with interest from Sept. 20, 1832 till paid.
--Benjamin Merritt administrator of estate of Temperance (sp?) Simson (sp?)
--Feb. 1837:  Henry Merritt called to May jury.
--May 1838: Benjamin Merritt called to Aug. jury.
--Nov. 1839: William Hunt appointed road overseer from Pope (sp?) Castle Road at Antioch to Franklin County line with hands of Benj. (sp?) Merritt et al.
--Feb. 1840:  John Emory, Henry Merritt, Thomas Green and James M. Loyd called as March jurors.
--Nov. 1840: Robert Jones appointed road overseer from Merritts old store (?) to Pop? Castle Road with hands of John Merritt et al.
--Nov. 1840: George Kittrell appointed road overseer from Pop? Castle Road and Antioch to Franklin County line with hands of Benjamin Merritt et al.
--Nov. 1840:  Will of Benjamin Merritt proved by oaths of John G. Merritt and John Merritt.  Celia Merritt made administrator with John Eaton and John G. Merritt granting security on $500.00 bond.
--Feb. 1842:  Blair Burnell proved deed from Joel Merritt to Benj. Sims for 5 acres.
--Aug. 1843:  Blain Burnett proved deed from John W. Merritt to Joel Woodlief.
--Nov. 1843:  James Hunt v. Joel Merritt and others.
--Aug. 1844:  Called to Sept. jury:  Davis Levister, John G. Merritt & John Perry.
--Feb. 1845:  Joel Merritt called to May jury.
--May 1845:  Henry Merritt called to Aug. jury.
--Aug. 1845: Henry Merritt excused from jury.
--Feb. 1846:  Spirits license granted to Henry Merritt.
--May 1846:  State v. Henry Merritt.  Not guilty.
--Aug. 1847:  Joel Merritt paid a retailer’s tax of $4.00.
--Feb. 1848:  John (sp?) S (sp?) Merritt served on jury.
--Feb. 1848:  State v. Henry Merritt.  Not guilty.
--Aug.  1848:  Petition for another place of election to be set up at Henry Merritt’s store at fork of Dickinson & Nutsall Roads in Fishing Creek district.
--Feb. 1849:  John G. Merritt called to March Superior Court jury.
--Nov. 1850:  Thomas Bragg appointed road overseer from head of Cedar Creek to Brassfields with hands on lands of Henry Merritt, Archibald Huskeith, et al.
--Feb. 1851:  W.V. Paschall vs. Joel Merritt.  Plaintiff had leave to withdraw papers.
--May 1851:  State v. Henry Merritt & John Higgs.  Defendants fined 6 pence.
--Feb. 1853:  Lunsford A. Paschall proved deed from Benj. W. Fulsord (sp?) to Henry Merritt.
--Aug. 1853:  Henry Merritt on list of merchants paying taxes.
--Aug. 1854:  Hunt (sp?) & Merritt on list of merchants paying taxes.
--Aug. 1855:  Davis &(?) Merritt and Hunt & (?) Merritt on list of merchants paying taxes.
--Nov. 1855:  Henry Merritt v. Eaton Davis.  Plaintiff recovered $1000 plus other damages.  Defendant appealed to Superior Court.

References To  Solomon Perry  In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--May 1823:  Clement Wilkins appointed road overseer from Roger Mill to Wake County line with hands of Sallman Perry, Willis Emery, Green Emery, et al.
--Feb. 1824: Solomon Perry, Edward Loyde, Soloman Loyde ordered to serve on March jury.
--Nov. 1825:  Solomon Perry ordered to serve as juror on Feb. term.
--Nov. 1827:  Wm. Snessin (sp?) appointed road overseer from Rogers Mill to Wake County line with hands of Lewis Emery, Solomon Perry, et al.
--Nov. 1829:  Solomon Perry ordered to attend Feb. term as juror.
--May 1830:  Solomon Perry served as juror.
--Nov. 1830:  Solomon Perry served as juror.
--Nov. 1832:  Solomon Perry and Henry Sykes ordered to serve next term as jurors.
--Feb. 1833:  Solomon Perry and Henry Sykes served on juries.
--May 1835:  Solomon Perry ordered to serve as August juror.
--Aug. 1835:  Solomon Perry served on Aug. jury.
--Nov. 1835:  Edward Chappell deeded 160 acres to Solomon Perry.
--Feb. 1836:  Solomon Perry called to May jury.
--May 1836:  Solomon Perry served on May jury.
--May 1839:  Solomon Perry called to Aug. jury.
--Nov. 1840: Peyton G. Mangum appointed road overseer from Region’s (sp?) Mill to Wake County line with hands of Lewis Emory, Solomon Perry, et al.
--Feb. 1842:  George Green appointed road overseer (from Tanner’s Path to Ledge of Rock) with hands of Solomon Perry et al.
--May 1843: Solomon Perry’s will and codicil.  Clement Wilkins renounced role as executor and other named executor John Garner is sole executor.
--May 1843:  John Garner proves deed from Solomon Perry to George W. Green (sp?) for 100 acres.
--Aug. 1843:  John Garner returns inventory on Solomon Perry.
--Aug. 1843:  George W. Green appointed road overseer from Tanner’s path to Ledge Of Rock Creek with hands of Thomas Perry, Solomon Perry, et al.
--May 1852:  John Byrd appointed road overseer in place of Thomas Garner from Roger’s Old Mill to Wake line with hands on lands of Lewis Emory, Solomon Perry, et al.
--Aug. 1852:  James Dalby appointed road overseer from Tanner’s Path to Ledge of Rock with hands on lands of Thomas Perry, Solomon Perry, William Emory et al.
--May 1853:  John B. Green proved a deed from Solomon Perry to Peter Perry.

References To  Henry Sikes In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Aug. 1825: Henry Sykes appointed road overseer in place of Wyatt Canady from Roger’s Mill to Beaver Dam.
--Nov. 1824: Henry Sykes served as juror.
--May 1830:  Henry Sykes served as juror.
--Aug. 1830:  James Jenkins appointed road overseer from Robeson’s Creek to Beaverdam Creek with hands of Henry Sykes et al.
--Feb. 1832:  John Davis pointed road overseer from Roberson’s Road to Beaverdam Creek with hands of Henry Sikes, Wyatt Canady et al.
--Nov. 1832:  Solomon Perry and Henry Sykes ordered to serve next term as jurors.
--Feb. 1833:  Solomon Perry and Henry Sykes served on juries.
--Feb. 1834:  Russell (sp?) Hus? appointed road overseer from Preswitt (sp?) Creek to Wake County line with hands of Joseph Loyd, George W. Loyd, Henry Sikes, Isham Loyd, Willis Emery et al.
--Nov. 1834: Henry Sykes ordered to serve on Feb. jury.
--Feb. 1835: Thomas York deeds to Henry Sikes 100 acres.  Proved by Wm. Beck.
--Feb. 1836:  Simson Mangum appointed road overseer from Pruits Creek to Wake line with hands of Joseph Loyd, Henry Sykes, Isham Loyd, Willis Emory et al.
--Aug. 1837:  Henry Sykes called to Sept. jury.
--Feb. 1839:  Will of Abraham Lawrence proved by William G. York, Henry Sykes and W.A. Mitchell.
--Feb. 1839: Henry Sykes called as May juror.
--May 1839:  Henry Sykes appeared for jury.
--Aug. 1840: Henry Sykes served as juror.
--Aug. 1841: Henry Sykes proved deed from James Winston to Alan Bridges for 125 acres.
--Nov. 1841: Henry Sykes and John Emory served as jurors.
--Feb. 1842: Henry Sykes served as juror.
--Feb. 1843: Execution returned in favor of Henry Sykes for $69 against William Dimmet (sp?) Jr. and Sr. and D.J. Jenkins.
--May 1847:  Henry Sykes called to Aug. jury.
--Aug. 1847:  Henry Sykes served on jury.
--Feb. 1852:  Called to May jury:  Joseph Loyd, Henry Sykes.

References To  Other Sikes In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Aug. 1822:  John Hailey (sp?) appointed road overseer from Ledge Of Rock Creek to Minnie (sp?) Road with hands of  James Sykes, Green Emmery, John Garner, John Emery, et al.
--Aug. 1841: Peleg S. Rogers vs. William M. Sykes.  Sykes awarded debtor relief .

References To Yorks In The Granville County Court Minutes:
--Nov. 1834:  State v. Thomas York.  fined $100.00
--Feb. 1835: Thomas York deeds to Henry Sikes 100 acres.  Proved by Wm. Beck.
--Feb. 1838:  Deed of gift (50 acres) from Thomas York to Mary Beck. John Beck witness.
--Feb. 1839:  Will of Abraham Lawrence proved by William G. York, Henry Sykes and W.A. Mitchell.
--Feb. 1839: Administration of estate of Thomas York granted to William Beck who entered $1000 bond with John Garner and Clement Wilkins securities.
--May 1839:  William Beck returns the inventory on Thomas York.
--Nov. 1839:  William Beck, administrator vs. heirs of Thomas York.  Beck got judgment for $68.70 with interest from December 25, 183? till paid.
--Feb. 1854:  Daniel A. Paschall acknowledged deed to John W. York.

Other Notes:
--Nov. 1845:  Arch. Huskey was juror.
--Feb. 1846:  D.T. Paschall proved deed from A. Huskey to George T. Leavister
--Aug. 1846:  Exempted from paying double tax for year 1845:  Wm. D. Husky (50 acres val. at $130), Joseph Loyd (194 acres val. at $291), and Ann Husky (60 acres at $120 to be added).
--Archibald Huskey appointed road overseer from Head of Cedar Creek to Brassfields with hands on lands of Sarah Huskey et al.

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