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II. 7.
9
2, 152
IO. 15.
8
1, 797 72
£ 31. II. 91/4
9,080
.
.
3347/2
·
130
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
CR.
By Tobba recª of Capt Fishers Administratrix, . 3,503
By D° recª of Sundry persons, . .
. 5,577
9,080
October the 25th 1747.
Errors Excepted { Theok Bland.
February the 29th 174}.
William Eppes and Theoderick Bland Church-wardens of this parish put Instance Hall (son of John Hall Deceased) an Ap- prentice to William Sturdivant to serve as the Law directs, to learn the trade of Shoemaking.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
[113] At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish the 13th day of August 1748.
Present. The Rever" Mr. Rob Fergusson Minister, Colla Robert Bolling, Mr. James Murray, Coll" Wm. Poythress, Mr. Hugh Miller, Maj" Theok Bland, Mr. James Boisseau.
Theoderick Bland Church Warden in the presence of the Ves- try Examined the records of the processioners Returns and find the returns Truly recorded.
Anthony Walke Gent" is chosen and Appointed a Vestry man of this parish in the room of Cap' Charles Fisher Deceased, and that the Clerk of the Vestry give him Notice thereof.
Ordered That Maj" Theoderick Bland Mr. Hugh Miller and Richard Taylor, Settle the parrish Acco" of Cap' Charles Fisher Deceased, betwixt this time and the Laying the parish Levie, And that Maj" Bland pay what Tobba Appears to be due to Capt Fishers Estate to his Administratrix.
That the Church Wardens pay to Mr. Augustine Claiborn Seven Shillings and Six pence for a fee against Edwd Birchett Jun".
ROB'T FERGUSSON Min".
Test
RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
$
131
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
[114] At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish the Tenth Day of November 1748.
Present. The reverend Mr. Robert Fergusson Minister, Coll" William Poythress, Mr. Hugh Miller, Capt William Starke, Mr. James Murray, Maj" Theoª Bland, Mr. James Boisseau, Mr. Sam- uell Gordon.
BRISTOL PARISH DR.
To the reverend Mr. Fergusson Minister, · . 16,640
To Richard Taylor Clk Brick Church & Vestry, 2,000
To George Williams Clk Jones Hole Church, 1,000
To Abra Alley Sexton,
250
To Tho® Clemonds Ditto,
250
To John Brown for Ann Newhouse, .
600
To Richard Alley for his mother,
700
To Dan1 Nance for Olive Poxen,
800
To Samuel Tatum, . .
500
To Daniel Vaughan for Marg Williams,
1,000
To Francis Degern, .
400
To Mary Barrett,
600
To Eliza Hill, .
400
To John Lenard keeping Hudsons Child,
38c
To Dan1 Nance keeping Poxen Ten Days,
22
To Tobbacco to be sold to buy Ornaments &c.,
840
To Commission on Collecting 6 + C., .
.
1,647
To Coll" Will" Poythress repairing the Glebe, £ 2. 10. . 0
To Capt Will™ Starke + Acct, .
I. IO. 3
To Richard Taylor Taring, Seats &c ) Acct, 2. 8. O
To Mary Hall for Cureing Poxen, Cloths &c., ·
2. 0. 0
CR. £8. 8. 3 29,029
By 1,001 Tythables at 291 Tobba + pole, . .
. 29,029
To Edward Birchet for Tudstill,
1,000
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BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
Ordered That Mr. James Murray and Maj' Theodk Bland be Church Wardens for the Ensueing year.
That the Church Wardens Enter into Bond to the Vestry for Collecting the parish Levies.
That the Church Wardens Acct for the year past be Recorded. [115] That the Church Wardens provide two surplices a pul- pit Cloth and Communion Cloth for the Church at Jones Hole, and a Communion Cloth for the Brick Church to be purple.
That the Church Wardens receive from Every Tythable per- son in this parish Twenty Nine pounds of Tobbacco as their parish Levies for the Ensueing Year, and to pay the Several Sums to the Parish Creditors as they are proportioned, and in Case of Refusal or Nonpayment to levy the same by Distress, and to pay the several sums of money as they are proportioned out of the parish money now in their hands.
ROBERT FERGUSSON Min".
Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
BRISTOL PARISH TO THEODERICK BLAND DR.
To paid the revª Mr. Fergusson,
16,640
To D° to Richard Taylor,
1,800
To D° to George Williams Jun',
.
1,000
To D° to Abram Alley,
.
250
To Tho8 Clemonds, .
.
331
To Richard Alley,
.
700
To Dan1 Nance,
500
To Dan1 Vaughan,
1,000
To Francis Degern, .
400
To James Moore,
600
To John Lenard, ·
38℃
To 21 Insolvents at 38' Tobba + pole,
798
To 6 $ C' on 37,620 for Collecting, .
·
2,257
To Tobbª sold at 13 | 272,
8,210
37,666
-
600
To Edward Birchett,
.
1,000
.
800
To Samuel Tatum, .
.
To Elizabeth Hill,
400
To John Brown,
133
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
CR.
By 964 Tythes at 38' Tobba + pole, . .
36,632 By 26 Do not Listed at D°, .
988
By 6 + C on Insolvents amº to 7981,
.
46
37,666
Nov' Ioth 1748. Errors Excepted THEO'K BLAND.
Copy Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
[116] BRISTOL PARISH TO THEODORICK BLAND DR.
To Cash paid to Rob Poythress Ex's, £ 22. 14. 2
To Intrest from the 9th February 1742 to the 9th Feb"y 1747, .
5. 13. 61/2
To paid Capt Wm. Starke, .
O. II. 8
To James Hardaway, .
.
O. 15. 0
To Mr. Theo" Field,
I. 7. 6
To Mess's Murray & Gordon,
O. I2.
7
To Coll Poythress,
o. 12. 0
To Capt Taylor,
4.
12. 3
To John Lantrop by Cap® Taylors order,
I.
6.
0
To Elements for the Sacrament & sending them to the Churches &c,
2.
O. 0
£ 40.
4. 81%
Balla due to the parish, .
52.
19. 43/4
CR.
93.
4.
By Balla of Tobbª sold last year,
£ 31.
II.
914
By Benja Fernando for a fine,
4.
18.
By Martha Ellis for a fine,
2.
IO.
By 82101 Tobbª at 13 | 21/2,
.
.
54.
4. 4
.
£ 93. 4.
Novem' Ioth 1748. Errors Excepted + THEO'K BLAND.
Copy Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vest'.
1
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BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
By an order of the Court of Prince George County dated the 15th day of February 1748 Theoderick Bland and James Mur- ray Church Wardens of Bristol Parish have this day put Ap- prentice to the reverend Mr. Robert Ferguson two Mulotto Children, Named Phillip and Betty son and Daughter to Ann Evans Deceased to Serve as the Law Directs.
May the roth 1749. Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
[117] At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol Parish the 29th day of July 1749.
Present. The Reverend Mr. Robert Fergusson Minister, Maj" Theodk Bland, Mr. James Murray, Church Wardens, Coll" Robert Bolling, Mr. Samuel Gordon, Coll" William Poythress, Mr. Antho Walke, Mr. Hugh Miller.
The Vestry Judging it Necessary that an Addition be made to the Brick Church, have Appointed the Church Wardens to con- sult with skilfull workmen about the most Convenient way, the said Addition is to be made, and to Report it to the next Vestry.
Ordered That the fringe upon the Ornaments, ordered to be provided, be of purple and Gold.
ROBT. FERGUSSON Min'.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
BRISTOL PARISH DR.
To the rever" Robt. Fergusson, 16,640 ·
To Richard Taylor Clk brick Churh,
2,000
To Geo. Williams Clk Jones Hole D°,
.
1,000
To Abram Alley Sexton, . .
.
250
To Tho® Clemonds D°,
250
To John Brown for Ann Newhouse,
600
To Richª Alley for his Mother,
700
To Edwª Birchet for Tudstil, .
1,000
To Dan1 Nance for Poxen, ·
822
To Sam1 Tatum,
500
To Dan1 Vaughan for Marg' Williams,
1,000
To Fran® Degern,
400
To Mary Barrett, .
600
To Eliza Hill, .
400
.
135
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
To Jnº Lenard keeping Hudsons Child, .
. 380
To Tobba paid Mrs. Fisher, .
840
To Commiss" for Collecting,
1,647
To Insolvents @ list Amount to, .
899
29,928
Balla due,
29
29,957
CR.
1 Tobbª
By 1,001 Tyths at 29' Tobb @ po .. .
. 29,029
By 32 D° not listed, .
928
29,957
November 4th 1749. Errors Excepted.
THEO. BLAND, JAM® MURRAY, C Wardens.
Coppy Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
[118] At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol Parish the 6th November 1749.
Present. Mr. James Murray, Coll. Theod Bland, C Wardens, Coll" William Poythress, Mr. James Boisseau, Cap' William Starke, Mr. George Smith, Mr. Hugh Miller, Mr. Anthº Walke, Cap' William Eppes.
John Crawford having almost lost his Eye sight, Ordered that he be Acquitted from paying parish levies for the future.
George Williams Sen' haveing listed himself last year and this and being Constable, Ordered that the Collector do Acquit him from two levies.
Major Cotten being very poor and not able to work, ordered that he be Acquitted from paying parish levie for the future.
That the Church Wardens petition the Court to bind out Ann the Daughter of Robert Hudson.
This Day Alexander Bolling Gent was Chosen a Vestryman in the Room of Robert Bolling Esq" Deceased, and the Clerk of the Vestry is ordered to Acquaint him therewith.
Ordered That Coll" William poythress and Mr. James Murray be Church Wardens for the Ensueing Year.
That the Church wardens Accots for the year past be Recorded.
.
.
·
.
+
.
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BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
That the Church Wardens receive from Every Tythable per- son in this parish, Thirty three pounds of Neat Tobbacco, as their parish levie for this present year and in case of Refusal or Nonpayment to levie the same by Distress, And that the Church - wardens Enter into bond with security for Collecting the levies.
[Ir9] 1747 BRISTOL PARISH DR.
To the Estate of the Reverend Mr. Fergusson de- ceased, . 14,982
To Richard Taylor Clk Vestry and Brick Church,
2,000
To George Williams Clk Jones Hole Church. . 1,000
To Abram Alley Sexton, .
250
To Thomas Clemonds Ditto,
250
To John Brown for Ann Newhouse,
600
To Richard Alley for his Mother, ·
700
To Edward Birchet for Tudstill, .
1,000
To Barna Moore for Olive poxen and Clothing him,
1,000
To Capt William Eppes for Sam' Tatem and his wife, 1,000
To Daniel Vaughan for Margret Williams,
1,000
To Francis Degern,
400
To Mary Barrett,
.
+
600
To Elizabeth Hill,
.
400
To John Lenard for Hudsons Child,
380
To Cap® Wm. Epps, seats & horse Blocks at the out- ward Church and Grubing about the Church, . 200
To Mr. George Currie Keeping Cyrus Steward, ·
To the Reverend Mr. William procter, .
1,000
To Tobbacco to be disposed of at the Discretion of yº Vestry, .
5,658
To 6 @ C for Collecting, . .
2,094
CR.
34,914
By 1058 Tyths at 38' Tobba + pole,
34,914
WM. POYTHRESS, Ch. warden, JAMES MURRAY C. W.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR, Clk Vestry.
400
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK. 137
[120] 1749 | 50 At a Vestry held at the Court house for Bris- tol parish the Thirteenth day of March 1749 | 50.
Present. Coll" William Poythress, Mr. James Murray, C. W., Cap" William Starke, Mr. Theop Field, Mr. Hugh Miller, Mr. Antho Walke, Cap' Alex' Bolling, Mr. James Bossieau.
Mr. Eleazer Robinson is Appointed Minister of this parish for Twelve Months on Tryal, from the 30th of October Last and it is Ordered that he have possession of the Glebe this year.
On a Complaint of William Batte Jun" that Mary Barret is very Infirm, Ordered that Two hundred pounds of Tobbacco more be allowed the said Mary Barret.
Ordered that the Church Wardens Apply to the Adm" of the Revd Mr. Fergusson Deceased to put the Glebe in Repair as the Law directs.
WM. POYTHRESS, JAMES MURRAY, Ch. Wardens.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR, Clk Vestry.
[121] At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish the Eleventh day of October 1750.
Present. Mr. James Murray C. Warden, Coll" Theod' Bland, Capt William Starke, Mr. Antho Walke, Mr. Theop& Field, Capt Alex' Bolling, Mr. Samuel Gordon.
BRISTOL PARISH DR.
To the reverend Mr. Eleazer Robinson, . 10,982
To Richard Taylor Clk Vestry & Brick Church, 2,000
To George Williams Clk Jones liole Church, 1,000
To Abram Alley Sexton, .
250
To Thomas Clemonds ditto,
250
To John Brown for Ann Newhouse,
600
To Richard Alley for his Mother, ·
700
To Edward Birchet for Tudstill,
1,000
To Barnabas Moore for Olive · poxen, .
1,000
To Samuel Tatum and his Wife,
1,000
To Daniel Vaughan for Margaret Williams, To Francis Dezearn, .
400
To Mary Barrett, .
1,000
800
·
.
138
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
To Elizabeth Hill, . 400
To George Currie for Cyrus Stewart, .
400
To 6 $ C' Collecting 32,430, . 1,946
To Tobba to be disposed of at the Discretion of the Vestry, .
8,702
CR. 32,430
By 1081 Tythables at 30' Tobbacco ₱ pole, 32,430
Ordered That the present Church Wardens be Continued in their office till the meeting of the next Vestry. That the Church wardens Receive from Every Tythable person in this parish, Thirty pounds of Neat Tobbacco as their parish Levie for this present Year, and in Case of Refusal or Nonpayment to Levie the same by Distress and pay to the parish Creditors as they are proportioned And that they Enter in to Bond with security for Collecting and paying the same.
JAMES MURRAY.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
[122] At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish the first day of March 1750 | I.
Present. Coll" William Poythress, Mr. James Murray C. W., Cap® William Starke, Mr. Sam1 Gordon, Cap' William Epes, Mr .- Anthº Walke, Coll" Theoª Bland, Mr. James Boisseau, Mr. Hugh Miller, Mr. George Smith, Mr. Theop& Field.
Ordered That Coll" William Poythress and Cap' Alexander Bolling be Church Wardens for the Ensueing Year.
That the Church wardens pay Edward Winfield One Thous- and pounds of Tobbacco for keeping Elizabeth Davies Last year, Out of the Tobbacco levied at Laying the last levie.
That Coll" Theod' Bland pay out of the money in his hands To Mr. James Murray # his Acco', £ 2. 6.
To Doct' Robert Goldie for Poxen, 4. 6. 8 To Richard Taylor for stools, .
4:
£6. 16. 8
139
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
That the Reverend Mr. Eleazer Robertson be Received as Minister of this Parish.
Collonel Theoderick Bland haveing proposed to build three pews in the Gallery in this Church, at his Own Expence it is Agreed by the Vestry that he shall have One of the said pews for the use of his family.
WM. POYTHRESS, JAMES MURRAY.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
[123] BRISTOL PARISH FOR THE YEAR 1749 DR.
To the Estate of the Revd Mr. Ferguson, . 14,982
To Richª Taylor Clerk Vestry & Church, . 2,000
To George Williams Clk Jones hole d°,
1,000
To Abram Alley Sexton, . .
. 250
To John Brown for Ann Newhouse, .
600
To Edward Birchet for Tudstill,
1,000
To Barna Moore for Olive poxen,
1,000
To Cap® Wm. Epes for Tatum & Wife,
1,000
To Dan1 Vaughan for Marg Williams,
1,000
To Mary Barret & Fraª DeGarn,
1,000
To Capt Wm. Epes Seats &c.,.
200
To George Currie for Cyrus Steward,
400
To the Reverª Mr. Procter, .
1,000
To paid the Reverª Mr. Robertson,
5,658
To Insolvents as @ List, .
627
To Commissions for Collecting,
.
2,094
35,54I
To 4 Insolvents not allowed to be Deducted out of
the 490,
132
CR.
By 1,058 Tyths at 33 + pole, . . . ·
. 34,914
By 6 ₺ C' on 627 Insolvents, . .
. .
. 37
34,951
.
To Tho" Clemonds d°,
250
To Richard Alley for his Mother,
700
To Eliza Hill 400 Jnº Lenard for Hudsons Child 380,
780
140
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
Amount brought forward,
.
. 34,951
By Ballance due, .
590
35,54I
Errors Excepted. FRANS. EPES JUNR., for James Murray & Wm. Poythress.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish the Sev- enteenth day of August 1751.
Present. The Reverend Eleazer Robertson Minister, Wil- liam Poythress C. W., James Murray, Theoderick Bland, Sam- uell Gordon, Theophilus Field, James Boisseau, George Smith, Anthony Walke, William Eppes.
Ordered That William Poythress, Theophilus Field and Antho Walke be Appointed to Settle the parish Accounts with the Ad- ministratrix of Charles Fisher, and that they make their Return before the Laying the Next levie, and it is Agreed by Augustine Clairborne in behalf of the Administratrix of Charles Fisher that their Award be a final Determination and that the Clerk of the Vestry Attend them with the parish Books.
That the persons following be Appointed to procession the the Lands in this parish in their several precincts as followeth.
That Richard Taylor and John Vaughan with the freeholders of their precinct procession from the Nottaway Road up as far as Monks Neck Road from the head of Black Water to the River. [124] That William Parsons Jun' and Thomas Wilson with the freeholders of their precinct procession from Puddle Dock to Livetenants Runn between the River the Great Swamp and Monks Neck Road. That William Eaton and William pride with the freeholders of their precinct procession from Livetenants Runn to the Indian town Runn includeing Rohowick. That John Ed- wards and John May Jun' with the freeholders of their precinct procession from the Indian town Runn to the parish Line. That Robert Birchett and Thomas Cheves with the freeholders of their precinct procession between Black Water Swamp and Second Swamp from James Baughs path down to the parish Line Between the Said Swamps. That Charles Gee and Peter Tatum with the freeholders of their precinct procession the Lands below Jones
141
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
Hole Road between the County and parish Lines and Warwick Swamp. That John Rains and John Burge with the freeholders of their precinct procession the Lands from Warwick Swamp to the parish Line Between Jones Hole Road and the Nottaway Road. That James Butler and James pittillo Sen' with the free- holders of their precinct procession the Lands from Monks Neck Bridge to Rowanty Bridge. That George Williams Jun" and Morriss Vaughan with the freeholders of their precinct procession from the Monks Neck Road up the North side of Monks Neck and Hatchers Runn to the parish Line. That Thomas Daven- port and Daniel Sturdivant with the freeholders of their precinct procession from James Baughs path, Between Black Water and Second Swamp to Monks Neck Road. That John Chamless and Christopher Golightly with the freeholders of their precinct procession from the parish Line up to the Great Branch of War- wick. That Peter Leath and Richard Gary with the freeholders of their precinct procession from the Great Branch of Warwick Between Warwick and Second Swamp to Monks Neck Road. That John Peterson and Robert Batte with the freeholders of their precinct procession from puddle Dock Runn to the Road that goes by Samuel Jordans plantation, and from the parish Line to the Nottaway Road. That William Batte Jun" and Miles Thweat Jun" with the freeholders of their precinct proces- sion from the parish Line to the Nottaway Road, and from the Road Leading by Samuel Jordans plantation to Black Water. [125] That Edward Winfield and Joseph Tucker with the free- holders of their precinct procession from the County Line Be- tween Stony Creek and the fox Branch up to the parish Line. That George Smith Jun" and Henry Daniell with the freeholders of their precinct procession between the fox Branch and Monks Neck up to the parish Line. That James Sturdivant and John Gilliam with the freeholders of their precinct procession from puddle Dock Runn to Citty Creek and from the main Road to the River. That Burwell Green and John Sturdivant Jun' with the freeholders of their precinct procession from the Citty Creek to the parish Line Betwixt the Main Road and the River. That John Whitmore and Thomas Bonner with the freeholders of their precinct procession from the Road over Warwick Bridge to the Monks Neck Road Betwixt the two Swamps. That
142
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
Thomas Jones and Thomas Egleton with the freeholders proces- sion the Lotts in the Towns of petersburg and Blandford.
That the Several persons Above mentioned do appoint and advertise the time for processioning the several Lands, within their several precincts, between the last day of September and the Last day of March next, and make Return of their proceed- ing as the Law Directs, and that they take care to Date their several Returns.
WM. POYTHRESS Church Warden.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR, Clk Vestry.
At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish the 14th day of October 1751.
Present. The Reverend Eleazer Robertson Minister, Wil- liam Poythress, Alexander Bolling, Churchwardens, Theodk Bland, James Murray, Antho Walke, James Boisseau.
On William Baughs produceing a Certificate from the Collec- tor of the parish levies for the year 1749 and it Appearing he was overcharged it is Ordered that the Church Wardens Account with him for so much as Appears to them to be Overcharged.
Ordered That Alexander Bolling and James Boisseau be Church Wardens for the Ensueing year.
[126] 175I BRISTOL PARISH. DR.
To the Reverª Eleazer Robertson Minister, 17,150
To Richª Taylor Clk Vestry & Brick Church, . 2,000
To George Williams Clerk Jones Hole Church, To Abram Alley Sexton, .
1,000
To Thomas Clemonds ditto, ·
. 250
To the Widdow Alley for her Mother,
1,000
To Edward Birchett for Tudstill, .
1,000
To Barnabas Moore for Olave poxen,
1,000
To Henry Spier for the Widdow Tatum, . To Dan1 Vaughan for Margaret Williams, To Francis Dezearn, . .
600
1,000
400
To Mary Barrett, .
800
To George Currie for Cyrus Stewart,
400
To Edward Wingfield for Eliza Davis,
.
667
.
250
To John Brown for Ann Newhouse,
600
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BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
To Geo. Williams Constable Moveing Richª Moore to the parish of S' Andrew in Brunswick, . 150
To Alexander Bolling keeping Richª Moore 55 days, I66
To William Gibbs Sen' Keeping Henry Reeveland three Months and Moveing him to Dale parish, 270
To George Williams Sen' two levies he paid in 1748 and 1749 being Constable, . 62
To Mary Alley Washing and Carrying Surplice &c., 150
To be disposed of at the Discretion of the Vestry, . 6,588
To 6 H C' Collecting, 2, 262
37,765
By 1079 Tyths at 35' Tobba + pole, . 37,765
Ordered That the Church wardens receive of Every Tythable person in this parish Thirty five pounds of Tobbacco as their parish Levie for the Year 1751 and in Case of Refusal or Non- payment to levie the same by Distress and pay the same to the parish Creditors as they are proportioned, and that they Enter into Bond, as the Law Orders.
WM. POYTHRESS, ALEX'R BOLLING, Ch. Wardens.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
[127] BRISTOL PARISH FOR THE YEAR 1750 DR.
To the Reverend Mr. Robertson, .
· 10,982
To Richª Taylor Clk Vestry & church, .
2,000
To Geo. Williams Clk Jones Hole, .
1,000
To Abram Alley Sextone,
250
To Tho' Clemonds ditto, .
250
To Richª Alley for his mother, .
700
To Edwª Birchett for Tudstill, .
1,000
To Dan1 Vaughan for Marg& Williams,
1,000
To Francis Dezearn, 400
To Mary Barrett,
800
To Geo. Currie for Cyrus Steward, .
400
.
To John Brown for Ann Newhouse,
600
To Barnabas Moore for Olive poxen, To Sam' Tatem and his wife, ·
1,000
1,000
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BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
To Edwª Wingfield for Eliza Davis, .
.
1,000
To 6 + C for Collecting 32,430,
.
1,946
To Tobbacco Sold at 17 | + C, .
22. 4. IO12 2,617
To ditto at 16 | . 12. 16.
1,600
£ 35. 0. 101/2
To 8 patrolers, . .
.
·
·
240
29, 265
To Balla due to the parish, ·
3,165
32,430
CR.
By 1081 Tyths at 301 Tobba }, *
32,430
DR.
BRISTOL PARISH IN CASH FOR THE YEAR 1750 To Thomas Wells Work at the Glebe house, 4.
12. 3
To James Murray sacramentary Elements &c., 4. O. 0
To John Woobank Carrying them to the Churchis, . 15. 0
£9. 7. 3
Balla due to the parish, .
25. 13. 7 1/2
£ 35. 0. 101/2
By Tobbacco sold + Accot, CR.
35. 0. 1012
Errors Excepted this 14th October 1751.
WM. POYTHRESS Ch Warden.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR Clk Vestry.
At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish the Second day of March 1752.
Present. The Reverend Mr. Eleazer Robertson, James Bois- seau Church Warden, William Starke, Theophilus Field, Theodk Bland, James Murray, Anthº Walke.
Ordered That Thomas Evans and James Harrison with the freeholders of their precinct procession the Lands on the South Side Stony Creek in this parish, which was taken out of Bath parish to the parish Lines, and make Return as the Law Directs.
Test RICHARD TAYLOR, Clk Vestry.
.
.
145
BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
[128] BRISTOL PARISH TO THEO'D BLAND. DR. To paid the Ballance due from the parish to Jnº Ravenscroft,
4. 7. 71/2
To 23 Ells Holland for Surplices at 9 | 1 + Ell, . IO. 8. II
To 2 Ouncis thread @ 5 |
0. 10. 0
To makeing 2 Surplices 25 |
2. IO. 0
To James Murray,
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To Robert Goldie, .
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To Richard Taylor, .
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To Ball" due to the parish, .
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65. 9. 434
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By Balla Last Accot Setled,
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By Margaret Berrys Fine, . ·
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By a Fine of Benja Moody, .
5. 0. 0
By d° Reced of the Sheriff for Jnº Chennlis Jun's
fine,
5. 0. 0
Oct 14th 1751.
£ 65. 9. 434
At a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish the Twenty Second day of June 1752.
Present. The Reverend Mr. Eleazer Robertson, Alex" Bol- ling, James Boisseau, C. Wardens, William Eppes, Theodk Bland, Theop& Field, Hugh Miller, James Murray, Samuel Jor- don, Anthony Walke, George Smith.
Mr. Thomas Williams is Appointed a Vestryman in the Room of Coll" William poythress who is moved out of the parish.
Ordered That an Addition be made on the South Side the Brick Church, Thirty Feet by Twenty five in the Clear and fifteen feet from the Spring of the Arch to the Floor which is to be the same height with the present Church three Bricks thick to the Water Table and two and a half thick to the plate, the Roofe to be Framed as the present Roofe, The Isle Six Feet wide laid with white Bristol Stone. Two windows of the Same dimentions as the present on Each Side of the Addition, and Glazed with
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BRISTOL PARISH VESTRY BOOK.
Sash Glass, the Floor to be laid with Inch and Quarter heart plank, the pews to be Framed as those now in the Church, the Roofe to be first Covered with plank and Shingled on that with Good Cypress heart Shingles, a Cornish the Same as the present, Square Ceiling, a Door in the South End of the Addition, the present South Door to be shut up, and another Window and a pew Added in its place. The whole to be done Strong, and workmanlike in the Best plain manner, to be finished by the First day of July 1754. Also the Church to be walled in with a Brick Wall of one and a half Brick thick Five Foot from the highest part of the Ground to the Top of the Copeing, Length from East to West One hundred and Sixty Feet, from North to South One hundred and Forty Feet in the Clear, One Gate at the West End and One on the South Side the Church and the Church Wardens are to give publick Notice when it is to be Let.
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