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Then the Court did rise.
Spa. to Jos. Blackford, for the Prisoner.
Geo: Croghan,
Noble vs Chamberlain. Walter Briscoe Spbd.
Prest : Geo Croghan, John Connolly, Edward Ward, John Cannon, John McCulloch, John Gibson ;
Michael Ginder and Geo Ginder Ack'd L & R to Nicholas Mace and O R.
The same to Francis Mcbride and O R.
The Commission for the private Examin of Cath, the Wife of Michl. Ginder, and Susanna, the wife of Geo Ginder, to a tract of land sold by their Husbands to Nicholas Mace, being ret. is O R.
The same to Fras. Mcbride and O R.
Susanna, the wife of Geo Ginder, came into Court, and relinq her right of Dower to roo acres on the branches of Brooks Creek, formerly conveyed by her husband to Fra's Mcbride, and O Cd.
Benja Renoe, Geo Redman, and Thos. Redman, 3 of them,
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persons appointed to Veiw a road from Fort Dunmore to Frederick Dunfields and make a report, and made their report ; It is Ord that the Road be Established, and that Geo Redman, and Benja. Renoe be Surveyors thereof, and that the Tithables within 3 Miles on Each side work thereon.
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Wm. Crawford, one of the Gent in the Com of the Peace, took the Usual Oaths to his Majesties Person and Govern, Sub the Ab Oath and test, and then took the Oath of a Justice of the Peace, and of a Justice of the County Court in Chancery, and of a justice of Oyer and Terminer.
Pres, Wm. Crawford.
On the Petition of Maly Hayes, and others, It is Ord that Peter Elrod, John Whitacre, Andrew McMeans, Benja Davis, Silas Dexter, Gab'l Cox, Rich'd McMahon, Benja Sweet, and Robt. Henderson, or any 6 of them, being first sworn, Veiw a Road from Dorsey Penticost's, by Peter Barrackman's ferry, to fort Dunmore, and make a report of the Conven and Inconven to the next Court.
On the Motion Capt. Paul Froman, It is Ordered that John Decker, John Muns, James Innes, and Thomas Edgington, or any 3 of them, being first sworn, Veiw the most Conven Way from Froman's Mill on Shirtees Creek, to Fromans Mill on the East side of the Monongohale, and make a report of the Con- ven and Inconven to the next Court.
A Grandjury for the Inquest of the body of this County, to wit : Geo McColloch, foreman, Oliver Miller, Abraham Tea- garden, John Swann, Jesse Pigman, Bazil Brown, Rich'd Wal- ler, Jacob Vanmetre, Wm. Colvin, Josiah Wallace, Moses Wil- liamson, John Deckar, Rich'd McMahon, Rich'd McGlaughlin, and Daniel Cannon, having received their charge retired.
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George Croghan Ackn'd a Barg and Sale and a receipt to Benjamin Tate and O R.
The same to Jacob Bousman and O R.
Teagarden vs Hammon James Crawford Spbd.
Cresap vs Peterson Indian Erasimes Backys Spbd.
vs Cox John Wall Spbd.
Woods vs Gray Wm. Cuningham Spbd. Samples vs Fernsley Walter Grymes Spbd. Cresap vs Vaughan John Gab'l Jones Spbd
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Elliott vs Martin- Jacob Bousman Spbd.
Boly vs Springer John Springer Spbd
Hawkins vs Wheat James McConnel Spbd. Cook vs McConnel Conrad Wheat .Spbd. Ab Geo Croghan
Williamson vs Mills Wm. Hawkins Spbd Swagler vs Mills Wm. Hawkins Spbd Bell vs Finn. James Crawford Spbd. Vallandigham vs Crinnell.
Colvin vs Frederick Geo Wilson Spbd. Boly vs Ross.
Wilcox vs Craighead James Sulivan Spbd.
Cook vs Froman. James Chambers Spbd
Boley vs Springer in Debt Paul Froman Spbd.
Penticost vs Briscoe Pat McElroy Spbd
Kuykendal vs Allenthrop Paul Froman Spbd. Bond vs Mordica
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On the Complt of James O'Neel against his Master, Patrick Fleming, for beating and abuseing him, It is Ord that his Mas- ter be Sum'd to appear here the next Court, to Ans the Complt, and that he in the mean time treat well and give Security for the same, himself in the sum of £30, and I Secy in the Sum of £15; and thereupon he with James Chambers his Secy Ack'd himself Indeb to our Sovereign Lord the King in the Sum of 30 £, and Jas. Chambers, his Secy, also in the Sum of £15, to be levied of their respective Goods and Chattels, Lands and Tenements, in Case he doth not use his servt, James O'Neel, well til the next Court
On the Complt of John Connolly, Gent, ag'st Geo Wilson, Gent, as a disturber of the peace, on hearing the parties the Court are of Opinion that the Complt be dismissed,
Ord that Rich'd Heth (?),15 Dav'd Steel, Thos Cook, Rich'd Crooks, and Paul Froman, or any 3 of them, being first [Sworn], Veiw a road from Fort Dunmore to Paul Fromans Mill on Shirtees Creek, and make a report of the Conv and Incony to the next Court.
Ord that the Court be adjorned until to Morrow Morning IO o'clock. JOHN CAMPBELL.
15 Spelling doubtful ; illegible. - EDITOR.
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At a Court Com'd and held for Augusta County May 17th, 1775,
Prest. Geo Croghan, Edward Ward, Thos. Smallman, John Gibson, John McCullough, Wm. Crawford.
Ord that John Vance, Providence Mounce, Edward Dial, and Wm. Mckee, or any 3 of them, being first sworn, Veiw the most Conven Way from Maj Crawford's to near the forks of Indian Creek, and make a report of the Conv and Inconv to the next Court.
On the petition of Rezin Virgin and others, it is Ord that Philip Shute, Rich'd Waller, Abraham Teagarden, Wm. Tea- garden, Geo Teabolt, and Rezin Virgin, or any 3 of them, being first sworn, Veiw a road from the foot of Laurel Hill, by Wm Teagarden's ferry, to the Mouth of Wheeling, and make a report of the Conven and Inconv to the next Court.
On the Motion of Dav'd Mckee, for leave to keep a ferry over the Monongohale and Youghogana, which Motion being opposed, on hearing the parties It is Consid that the ferry is Unnecessary ; It is therefore Ord that the s'd Motion be rejected. .
The persons app'd to Veiw a road from old Redstone fort to Conrad Walters, and made a report, It is Ord that the road be Established, and that Jacob Beason be Overseer from Conrad Walters to Jennings's run, and Robt. Jacman be Overseer from the East side of Jennings run to James Chamberlains Run, on the East side of the dividing Ridge, and that Philip Fouts be Overs from Chamberlains run to the River at old Redstone fort, and that the tithe's within 3 miles on Each side work thereon
Prest. John Cannon
John White, being bound over to this Court on the Comp of Thomas Christy, for stealing his swine, on hearing the witnesses the Court are of Opinion that he is guilty of the fact where- with he stands Charged, and that he be Committed to the Goal of this County, there to remain until he Enter into recog in the Sum of froo with two Securitys, in the Sum of £50 Each, for his good behavior, and for his personal appearance at the next Grand jury Court to be held here, and that his Majestys deputy Atto prefer a bill of Indict ag'st him.
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Thomas Martin being bound over to this Court on the Complt of Archibald Hamilton for Burning his House in the Neighbour- hood of Sandy Creek, whereby he has lost some of his Effects. being called, appeared, and on hearing the parties by their Atto and Sund Wits the Court are of Opinion that he is guilty of a High Misdemeanor ; It is Ord that he be Committed to the Goal of this County for the s'd offence, and there to remain until he Enter into recog in the Sum of froo with 2 Secys in the Sum of £50 Each, for his good behaviour for a Year and a day ; and thereupon he with Jacob Bousman and Hugh O'Harro, his Secy, ack'd himself indeb to our Sovereign Lord the King in the Sum of £100, and the s'd Jacob Bousman and Hugh O'Harro Ack'd themselves Each Indeb to our Sover- eign Lord the King in the sum of £50 Each, to be levied of their respec Goods and Chattels, Lands and Tenements, in case the s'd Thos. Martin is not of Good behaviour for a Year and day.
Peter McCartney Ack'd a Claim to 50 Acres of Land to John Campbell, Gent, and O R.
Cook vs Shilling, Peter Hillibrand Spod.
On the Complt of Benjamin Kyser against Hugh Davidson for a forceable Entry made, being called, appeared, and on hearing the parties and the Wits the Court are of Opinion that he is Guilty, and that he be Committed to the Goal of this County, and there to remain until he Enter into recog in the Sum of £100, with 2 Secys in the Sum of £50 Each, and thereupon he with John Caveat and John Sampson his Secys Ack'd himself Indeb to our Sovereign Lord the King in the Sum of {roo and the s'd John Caveat and John Sampson Ack'd themselves Each to owe to our Sovereign Lord the King in the Sum of £50 Each to be levied of their respective Goods & Chattels, Lands & Tenements, in Case thes'd Hugh David- son is not of Good Behaviour for a Year and a day.
Fred Ferree, being bound over to this Court on the Complt of Geo Phelps, for beating him, being called, appeared, and on hearing the parties & the Witnesses, the Court are of Opinion that the Complt be dismised.
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Stevens vs Shilling Peter Hillibrand Spbd
Mitchell vs Scott Michl Tygert Spbd & Imp P
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McMichal vs French David Scott Spbd & Imp P Russell vs Sessney David Steele SB & Impl B.
The Granjury for the Inquest of the body of this County returned, and haveing ret'd Several Indict true bills, It is Ord that the Kings Atto do pros them and that the Clk do Issue process on them Accord'gly ; & also several bills of Indict being preferd & found Ignoramus, It is Ord that the same be dis'd.
Ord that the Court be Adjourned until to Morrow Morning Io o'Clock
GEO : CROGHAN.
At a Court Con'd and held for Augusta County May 18th I775.
Prest. Geo Croghan, John Campbell, John Gibson, Geo Vallandigham.
On the Petition of Charles Harrison and others, It is Ordered that Richard Walker, Charles Harrison, Daniel Cannon, and Isaac Pearce or any 3 of them being first sworn Veiw a road the nearest and best way to Veiw a Road from Thomas Gists house to Cap'n Fromans mill and make a report of the Conv and Inconv to the next Court.
Mitchell vs Val Crawford Wm. Crawford Spbd. Nevell vs Gist. Wm. Crawford Spbd.
Speer vs Gist. Wm. Crawford Spbd.
P. Ed Ward, John Cannon, Wm Crawford, John Mc- Colloch.
Thomas Scott being bound over to this Court for his acting and doing Business as a Justice of the peace under Pennsyl- vania, in Contempt of the Earl of Dunmore's late Proclama- tion, as also to such other Misdemeanors as shall be then and there objected ag'st him, appeared, and On hearing him and the Wits the Court are of Opinion that he is Guilty, and it is Ord that he be Committed to the Goal of this County, and there to remain until he Enter into recog in the sum of £500, with 2 secys in the Sum of £250 Each, to be levied of their respective Goods and Chattels, Lands and Tenements, in Case Thomas Scott is not of Good Behaviour for a year and a day and, also desist from acting as a Majestrate within the Colony
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of Virginia by any authority derived from the Provence of Pennsylvania, and that he keep the peace to all his Majesties Leige Subjects in the mean time.
George Croghan, Esqr. Ack'd a Deed of Bargain and Sale and a receipt thereon Endorsed to Bernad Gratz, and O R.
The same to Joseph Simon & O R.
The same to Bernard Gratz and ( R.
The same to Bernard Gratz and O R
P. Thos. Smallman, Ab. Wm. Crawford.
Devorix Smith being bound over to this Court on the Complt of Susanna Styger, for asaulting, Beating & Wounding her, ap- peared, and on hearing the parties and the Witnesses the Court are of Opinion that the Complt be dismised with Costs
Susanna Sturgus being bound over to this Court on the Complt of Devereux Smith, for Insulting his wife and threaten- ing her, on hearing the parties and Wits the Court are of Opinion that the Complt be dismised.
Mills vs Williamson - Pat McElroy Spbd.
Hawkins vs Hillibrand - Moses Williamson Spbd.
Cresap vs Teagarden - Wm & Geo Teagarden Spbd
vs French Moses Williamson Spbd
On the Complt of John McaNully ag'st his Master, Casper Reel, for beating & abuseing him, being Sum'd, appeared, and on hear'g the parties & the Wits the Court are of Opinion that the Complt is Groundless & be dismised, and It is Ord that the Sheriff take the Serv't and give him 25 Lashes well Laid on, and it is said to the Sheriff that Execution be done Immediately.
Casper Reel prod and made Oath to his Account of £2.16.0, his Expences in takeing up his Serv't, John McaNully, when run aw, and for 4 days absent time when run away ; It is ord that he serve for the same accr to Law.
Edward Armstrong being bound over to this Court on the Complt of John Miller, Senr., for takeing away a Plow & Irons with several other Utensels of Husbandry and Household furni- tur, the property of the s'd John and the s'd Edward, appeared, and hearing the parties and the Wits the Court are of Opinion that he is Guilty of the facts wherewith he stands Charged, and that he be Committed to the Goal of this County, and there to remain until he Enter into recog in the Sum of £30, with 2
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Secys in the Sum of £15 Each, to be levied in case he is not of Good behaviour for a Year and a day
The persons app'd to Veiw a Road from Shirtees Creek to Devor's ferry made their report; It is Ord that the Road be Established, and that David Steel and Jed Ashcraft be Overseers, and that the tith's within 3 miles on Each side work thereon.
Joseph Cisnea and Wm. Donnellsan being bound over to this Court, on the Complt of Thomas Russell for a forceable Entry & detainer, and no persons appearing It is Ord to be dis'd.
The Complt of John Quay ag'st Dav'd McClure, no persons appearing It is Ord to be dis'd.
The Complt of Adam Bell ag'st Stephen Bennett, no per- sons appearing it is Ord to be dis'd.
The Complt of John Boley ag'st John Springer, no persons appearing It is Ord to be dis'd.
The Complt of Wm. Thomas ag'st Chas. Froman, & no per- sons appearing It is Ord to be dis'd.
The Complt of Devereaux Smith ag'st Edward Thompson, no persons appearing It is Ord to be dis'd.
The Complt of John Boley ag'st Joseph Ross, no persons appearing, It is Ord to be dis'd.
Beeler vs Walls, John McNew Spbd.
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Edward Armstrong came into Court with Robt Strain and Philip Reely, his Secy, Ack'd himself Indeb to our Sover Lord the King in the Sum of f10 and the s'd Robt. Strain and Philip Reily Ack'd themselves Indeb to our Sover Lord the King in the Sum of £5 Each, to be levied & in case the s'd Edward Armstrong is not of good behaviour for a Year and day.
Clinton & Noble vs. Bearshers, Bazil Brown Spbd.
Walls vs Brown, Pat McElroy Spbd.
Ord that the Court be adjourned until to Morrow Morning 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
GEO: CROGHAN.
At a Court Continued and held for Augusta County May 19th, 1775,
Prest. John Gibson, Wm. Crawford, John McCullough, Edward Ward, John Cannon.
On the Motion of Benja Wells It is Ord that his Mark, a Crop and a Slit in the left Ear, be Recorded.
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On the Motion of Valentine Crawford, It is Ord that his Mark, a Slit in the left Ear, a Crop and under keel in the Right Ear & O Recorded
Abt. John Gibson. Gt.
Admon of the Estate of Jacob Linnd, dec, is Granted to Thos. Smallman, Gent, and Jacob Bousman, they having with Secy. Entered into & Ack'd Bond accr. to Law.
Ord that Wm Christy, Ignace Lebath Sam'l Semple, and John Ormsby or any 3, app the Est.
Cresap vs Dowling, Josiah Wallace Spbd.
Grub vs Dowling, Josiah Wallace, Spbd.
Sinclair vs Usherwood, Jud accr, act & O Sale.
Ord that the Court be adjourned until to Morrow Morning 8 o' Clock
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At a Court Con'd and held for Augusta County, May 20th, 1775,
Prest. Geo. Croghan, Ed Ward, Thos. Smallman, John Gibson.
[Here follows a list of over one hundred and sixty cases, with only the surnames of the two parties and unintelligible memoranda. ]
A Mortgage from Benjamin Taite to John Campbell, Gent, was produced and O R.
On the Complt of John Ross against his Master, Moses Hol- liday, for detaining him as a Servant Contrary to Law, it was objected to by the Master by his Atto that the Matter should not concern this Court, as the s'd Master had never been Summoned and had not any previous Notice thereof til he came to court ; but the Court Overuld the Objection, it appearing to the Court that he was fully prepar'd, and on hear'g the Wits the Court are of Opinion that the Servt. be set at Liberty.
Ord that Thomas Silk be by the Church wardens of Augusta Parish bound to Jacob Bousman accr. to Law.
On the Motion of Thos. Glenn by his Atto, seting forth that he had been Committed to the Goal of this County on Suspe- tion of being Guilty of the Murder of his Servant, and that the proceedings of the Cald Court were Irregular, & by which he was Illegally Confined, and praying that the Court will take the same into Consideration ; and the Court being of Opinion
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that the Allegations are true, It is Ordered that he be dis'd from his Imprisonment.
(33) P. John Campbell & Wm. Crawford.
Geo Croghan, Gent, Ack'd a Deed of Barg & Sale to Edward Ward and O R.
The same to the same and O R.
On the Motion of Jacob Bousman, leave is granted him to keep a ferry aCross the Monongohale River from his House to the Town opposite thereto, and that he provide and keep a Suf- ficient number of Boats for that purpose, in ferrying over the Militia on Muster days.
On the Motion of John Ormsby, for leave to keep a ferry aCross the Monongohale River from this Town to his Land op- posite thereto, being opposed by Jacob Bousman, and Motion Overuled.
Alexander Ross, Gent, Ack'd 4 deeds of Surrender and Barg & Sale to Edward Ward, Gent, and O R.
John Ormsby Ack'd a Deed of Barg and Sale to Benja John- ston & O R.
The App of the Est of Shadrach Muchmore, dec'd, being returned, is O R.
On the petition of James Erwin, It is Ord that Robt. Mckee, John Hughes, John Cavet, & John Sampson, or any 3 of them, being first sworn, Veiw a Road from the Pennsylvania Road to the Mouth of Youghioghany at Mckee's ferry, and here to meet the road that comes from Fromans Mill, and make a report of the Conven and Inconven to the next Court.
On the Motion of John Jones, on behalf Christinee Baker,
It is Ord that Jacob Knight be Summoned to appear here the next Court, to shew Cause why he detains Michael Infant her Son.
(34) R Dye vs Dye A C
R Beally vs Shawn A C
R Barrakman vs Shevely A C
B McElroy vs Templin Atta
Ha Perkins vs Calloway A C
B McElroy vs Templin Atta
B Downer vs Teagarden A C
B Thomas vs Lea A C
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B Swagler vs Mills Spbl. & Imp Ha
B Swigart vs Mills Aj'd
B Virgin vs Carr A C
Sims Wilson vs Cochrane A C
J GJ Mills vs Hunter & A C - Hunter and Hawkins.
B Bromfeild vs Cox Atta
R Colvin vs Johnson A C
B Bond vs Long Atta
B Tigard vs Dunnivan A C
B Cresap vs Sheerer AlSub
R Colwell vs Brewster A C
R Sommer vs Brewster A C
R Colvin vs Johnson A C
J GJ Sheerer vs Miller A C
B Baker vs Hendricks A C
B Whitacre vs Dixon A C
Sims Wells vs Rearden & AlSub
R Ward vs Thorn Lease Entry and Ouster Conf N G aj'd S
Ha Rodgers vs Campbell dis'd Cds Roote
S Ormsby vs Bousman Lease Entry & ouster & Conf & NG JGJ
Ha Jones vs Speers De. & N G aj'd R
B Hukman vs Brumfeild Do. & N G aj'd R
Ha Miller vs Humble. Do. & N. G JG J
R Ha Clark vs Teabolt Do & N G & J GJ
B Eyler vs Adams Do & N G and R
· R Whitacre vs Dixon CO
R Penticost vs Linn Entry & ouster & N G & j'd B R vs Jones Do & N G ej'd Sims
R Coin vs Miller Do. & Do. Ha
Johnston vs Swearengen. Pat McElroy Secty Costs and Lease Entry & Ouster Confered & N G ej'd Ha
(39) R Ha Girty vs Hanna Lease Entry & Ouster Confered & N G Sims
B Geegheeghan and vs Smith Do Ha
B Enocks vs Teagarden Do Ha & R
B Clinton vs Mayo Do Sims
B Hawkins vs Humble Do R
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B Nicholas vs Swarnck Do JG J
J GJ Lapsley vs Reed Ind and Wt of Possession & Admon of the Estate of Arthur Donerly, dec'd, is granted to John Gibson, he hav'g Comp with the Law. Ord that Chas Bruce, Ab Slower, Geo Gibson & Michl. Thorn, or any 4 of them, App the Estate.
Robt Elliott, a Deed of Barg & Sale to Wm. Elliott, & O R.
Admon of the Estate of Wm Cockrine, dec'd, g'd to Benja Elliott, he hav'g Comp'd with the Law. Ord that Benja Tom- linson, Joseph Baker & John Hendrick & Jas. Mathews or any 3, App the Estate.
His Majesties Writ for Adjourning this Court to the Town of Staunton on the 3d Tuesday in June next was produced and read, and It is Ord that the Court be adjourned accordingly
JOHN CAMPBELL.
At a Cald Court held at Fort Dunmore, May the 27th, 1.775, for the Examination of Thomas Glenn, who stands committed to the Goal of this County for the Murder of his Servant Man, Peter Eglington,
Present, Geo Croghan, John Campbell, Edward Ward, Thomas Smallman.
The above Named Thomas Glenn was led to the barr, and upon examination denied the fact wherewith he stands charged ; whereupon several Witnesses were sworn and Examined, upon Consideration of which the Court are of Opinion that he is not Guilty of the Murder wherewith he stands Charged, but that he is Guilty of beating his Servant Ill, and that he ought to be tried for the same at the next Grandjury Court to be held at this Place, and that he be Committed to the Goal of this County, and there to remain until he Enter into recog in the Sum of £1000, with 2 Secys in the Sum of 500£ Each, for his appear at the Grandjury Court and for his good behaviour in the mean time, and that his Majesties deputy atto prosecute him for the same.
Then the Court did rise. GEO : CROGHAN.
At a Cald Court held for the Examination of James Clark, who stands committed for the Murder of Silas Tucker, an Infant son of Wm. Tucker, this 12th day of July, 1775 :
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Prest, Jno Campbell, Thos. Smallman, Ed Ward, Jno. Gibson.
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The above named James Clark was led to the Barr, and upon Examination denied the fact wherewith he stands Charged ; whereupon several Witnesses were sworn and Examined, and on Consideration of which the Court are of Opinion that he is not Guilty of the facts wherewith he stands Charged, and that for the s'd offence he be acquitted.
Then the Court did rise
JOHN CAMPBELL.
At a Cald Court held at Fort Dunmore for Augusta County, September 12th, 1775, for the Examination of Wm. Evans for the breaking open the Kitchen of James McCashlin.
Prest. John Campbell, Dorsey Penticost, Wm. Crawford, John McColloch, Wm. Goe.
The above named Wm. Evans was led to the Barr, and upon Examination denied the fact wherewith he stands Charged ; whereupon several Witnesses were sworn and Exam'd, on Con- sideration of which the Court are of Opinion that he is not Guilty of the Burgaly, but that he is guilty of a Trespass ; It is Ord that he be Committed to the Goal of this County, and there to remain until he enter into recog in the sum of £50, with 2 Secys in the Sum of 25 £ Each, for his App at the next Grandjury and for his Good behaviour, and the s'd Wm. Evans, with Geo Aston and Cornelius Conner, his Secys, Ack'd the s'd Evans in the Sum of 50 £ and Aston & Conner in the Sum of £ 25 Each, to be Levied, and in Case he do not Appear and for his good behaviour in the mean time, and that his Majesties dep Atto pros them for the same.
Then the Court did rise
JOHN CAMPBELL.
(42) At a Cald Court for the Examination of James Nowland this 12th Sepr. 1775, for the breaking open of James McCash- len's Kitchen :
Prest, John Campbell, Dorsey Penticost, Wm Geo, Wm. Crawford, John McColloch,
The above named James Nowland was led to the barr, and upon Examination denied the fact wherewith he stands charged ;
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whereupon several Wits were sworn and Exam'd, and on Con- sid of which the Court are of Opinion that he is not Guilty of the Burgarly, but that he is guilty of a Trespass ; It is Ord that he be committed to the Goal of this County, and there to remain until he enter into recog in the Sum of £ 50, with 2 Secys in the Sum of 25 £ Each, and thereupon he with Geo Aston and John Conner his Secys, the s'd Nowlan in the Sum of £ 50 and the s'd Aston and Conner in the Sum of 25 £ Each, to be Levied, and in case they do not appear at the next Grandjury Court to be held here, and for his good behaviour in the mean time, and that his Majes. deputy Atto pros him for the same.
Then the Court did rise JOHN CAMPBELL.
His Majesties Writ for adjorning the Court from Staunton to Fort Dunmore being read this 19th September, 1775 :
Pres't Geo. Croghan, Jno. Campbell,
Dorsey Penticost, Thos. Smallman.
David Shepperd took the Usual Oaths to his Majesties person and Gov, Sub the Ab Oath and test, and then took the Oath of a Justice of the Peace, and of a Justice of the County Court in Chancery, and of a Justice of Oyer & Terminer.
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Pres't Dav'd Shepperd, and absent John Campbell. Ord that the Sheriff contract with a Workman to repair this house ag'st to morrow, with a barr & seat for the Clk and Justices,
P. Wm. Crawford.
On the motion of Sam'l Sample, It is Ordered that his Serv't Woman, Betty McHolister, serve him 12 Mo ; it App by Wits that she had a bastard, It is Ord that she Serve.
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