Monday, February 26^th 1821
    Ordered Ana Gordon (12), daughter of Clack Gordon, bound to Spence Hall to learn the trade of spinstress.
    Ordered that Harriett Tolor orphan of Mathias Tolor decd. be placed and bound as an apprentice to Julia Harrison until she arrives to the age of 21 years she being now about 10 years of age to learn the _______ business.
    Ordered that Andrew Duke have the right of admr. on the Estate of Willis Etheridge decd. who qualified as such and entered into bond with Caleb Etheridge and Thomas Poyner securities in the sum of $1200
    Ordered that Sally Capps have the right of admr. on the Estate of John Capps decd. who qualified as such and Entered into bond with Solomon Bright and Tully Poyner Junr. securities in the sum of $400
    Ordered that Michael Simmons Esqr. James Cowell Dennis Dozier and Robert Etheridge be appointed commissioners to lay off allot and set apart unto Sally Capps widow of John Capps decd. so much of the stock crop and provisions which were of the said deceased as shall be sufficient for the maintenance of said widow and family for one year under an act of assembly in such cases made provided and make report thereof under your hands and seals to next term
Transcribed this the 18^th day of Jany 1830
     ____ S. Ashbee

Tuesday, February 27^th 1821
    Ordered that John Murrell be appointed Guardian to Smith Murrell orphan of John Murrell decd. who entered into bond with Charles Griggs and Benjamin Parker securities in the sum of $500.
    Ordered that George Griggs be appointed Guardian to Thomas & Jarvis Griggs orphans of Thomas Griggs deceased who entered into bond with [nothing else is written]
    Ordered that Wm. Bonney renew his ordinary bond for the present year who entered into bond with Wm. Capps and Thomas Williams securities in the sum of $100
    The Last Will and Testament of Joseph Ferebee Esqr. Decd. was exhibited in open court and proven by the oath of Caleb Sears one of the subscribing witnesses at the same time George Ferebee & Mitchael Simmons Esqr. Therein named qualified thereto in open court.
    The Last will and Testament of James White Senr. Decd. Was exhibited in open court & proved by the oath of Enoch Ball one of the witnesses thereto at the same time Thomas and Hosea Ball Exors. Therein named qualified as such.
    Ordered that Caleb Sanderson have leave until May Term next to make his Guardian report to his own children
    Ordered that Spence Neal have leave to renew his ordinary bond for the present year who entered into bond with Mitchael Simmons and Robert White.
    Ordered that Daniel Sanderson have leave until May Term next to make his Guardian report to his wards estate.
    Ordered that Luke Brown be appointed Guardian to Caleb, Thomas and Samuel Brown orphans of Thos. Brown decd. who entered into bond with John Patridge and Benjamin Parker securities in the sum of $600 for each orphan
    Ordered that Daniel Patrick have leave to keep an Ordinary at his own dwelling house for the present year who entered into bond with Willis Sikes and Joseph G. Ballentine securities in the sum of £100
    Ordered that Willis Sikes have the Right of admr. on the Estate of Robert B. Poyner decd. who qualified and entered into bond with Demcy Northern and John. N. Wilson securities in the sum of £600
    Ordered that Philip Northern have the right of admr. on the Estate of James Harris decd. who entered into bond and qualified as such and entered into bond with Demcy Northern and John M. Wilson and Jno. N. Wilson securities in the sum of £50 [I think he must have been getting tired of writing, it looks like he entered John N. Wilson’s name twice.]
    Ordered that Josiah Etheridge be appointed Guard. To James, Rhoda, William, Josiah and Jacob Etheridge orphans of Willis Etheridge decd. who Entered into bond with Brickhouse Bell and Wm. Etheridge securities in the sum of £200 for each orphan.
    Ordered that Ann Gordon daughter of Clark Gordon be placed and bound as an apprentice to Mason W. Parker in the Room of Thomas B. Jarves in Right of his wife Sally who were removed at November Term until she arrives to the age of 20 years she being about 15 years of age to learn the art of a spinster and at the same time the said Mason W. Parker appeared and entered into bond with Thomas Whitehall and Enoch Bell as securities in the sum of £500 for the safe keeping and return of the said apprentice.
    Ordered the John Cox have leave to renew his ordinary for the present year who entered into bond with Thomas C. Casey and Philip Northern securities in the sum of £100
    Ordered that Jacob Aydelett renew his constable bond for the present year who entered into bond with Thomas Jarves Junr. and Wilson G. Nash securities in the sum of £500
    Ordered that Edmund Best be appointed overseer of the public Road on the North Banks district for the present from Currituck sound at John Patrick to the Main Road and Auth. Act therein according to Law.

Wednesday, February 28^th 1821
    Ordered that Spence H. Gregory as admor. of Nathan Hall deceased orphan of Jehu Hall deceased advertise and sell at public . . .
    Ordered that John Heath, Daniel B. Lindsey William Caffee and Daniel Sanderson be appointed patrollers in the Poplar Branch District for the present year and that he act therein accordance to Law
    Ordered that Joseph Tatum & Charles Sawyer be allowed the sum of 40 shilling  ea for their services as patrollers in the Tulls Creek District for the year 1820 to be paid out of the County
    Ordered that Thomas Poyner, Thomas Whitehall, Wm. Caffee & Wm. White or any 3 of them aduit and settle the a/c & vouchers of Charles Griggs as admr. of John Mills deceased . . .

Deeds of Gift, Bills of Sale . . .
    15.  Do Charles Griggs to W. Everton _ Thomas Poyner
    16.  Do Wm. Wroten Junr. to Thomas Sanderson
    17.  Do John Taylor to Spence ONeal Junr & Issac Casey
    18.  Do James White Junr. Robert White & Hosea Bal_
    19.  Do Mary & John Taylor to Isaac Casey Jurat Spence ONeal
    21.  Do John Dowdy to Thomas Sanderson Jurst. John Sanderson
    22.  Do Spence Hall to Nathan H. Gregory Do. Saml. Salyear
    23.  Do Benjamin Parker to Daniel Lindsey Jurat John Owens
    24.  Do John Owens to Co. Do Acknowledged
    25.  John Tollor to Benjamin Parker Jurat Mathias Tolor

Bill of Sale &c proved & Ack Feb Term 1821
    2.  Bill of Sale from Abraham Baum Senr. to  Edw. Baum Jurat  Thos Tillett
    3.  Ditto Do Wm. White to Zachariah Bray Jurat Thomas Poyner
    4.  Ditto Do Abraham Baum Senr Edw. Baum Jurat  Thos Tillett
    5.  Ditto to Henry Sanderson admr to George Griggs Ack.
   16.  Coventh(?) Samuel Everton, Charles Griggs and Peter Parker to each other ____ Jurat Thos. Poyner
   17.  Deed of Gift Julia Harrison to Spence Harrison Acknowledged
   18.  Deed of Gift Davis Ballentine Senr. to Joseph Ballentine Jurat. Thomas Davis

Monday, May 28^th 1821
     The Last Will and Testament of Hezekiah Woodhouse deceased as exhibited in open court and Proved by the Oath of Thomas Poyner one of the subscribing witnesses thereto the same time Peggy Woodhouse executor there named qualified as such.
    Ordered that Jacob Midgett have leave to renew his constable bond for the present year who entered into bond with Peter Brady and John Whedbee securities in the sum of £2000
    Ordered that Amelia Quidley be appointed Guardian to William, James, Levi, John, and Mary Ann Quidley orphans of William Quidley deceased at the same time she entered into bond with Levi and Valentine Cazied(??) securities in the sum of $600.
    Ordered that James Daniel have the right of admir. of admr. debones non on the Estate of Benjamin Daniel deceased who qualified and entered into bond with John Patridge and Spence H. Gregory securities in the sum of £1000.
    Ordered that the admr. on the Estate debones non of Benjamin Daniel deceased sell the perishable Estate of said deceased.
    The Last Will and Testament of Archibald Basnett decd. exhibited in open court and proven by the oath of Charles Foster one of the subscribing witnesses thereto at the same time Elizabeth Basnett Executor therein named qualified as such.
    Ordered that the Executor of Archibald Basnett deceased sell the perishable Estate of the said deceased.
    Ordered that John Bracham have the Right of admr. on the Estate of John Bracham _____ decd. who qualified as such and entered into bond with Zachariah Burroughs and Valentine Toleson as securities in the sum of £400
    Ordered that the admr. of John Bracham deceased sell the perishable Estate of said decd.
    Ordered that Peter Brady have leave to renew his bond as a constable for the present year on Cape Hatteras who entered into bond with Silas Farrow and Valentine Toleston securities in the sum of two Thousand
    Ordered that Volatine Toleson be appointed Guardian to Mary Burrough orphan of William Burrough deceased who gave bond with Peter Brady & Elisha Scarborough securities in the sum of £(?) in discharge of Silas Farrow one of the former securities to the Guardian to the widow Catherine Quidley.
    Ordered that Robert Styron be appointed Guardian to Rosemon, Christin, Margaret, Courtne and Barbara Burroughs orphans of Robert Burroughs deceased who entered into bond with Wallace(?) Styron and John Bracham securities in the sum of £200

Tuesday, May 29^th 1821
    Ordered that David Jones, Thomas C. Casey, John Cox and Jerimiah Land or any three of them audit and settle the a/c and vouchers of Edward C. Wilson as the admr. of Samuel Wilson deceased with the said deceased Estate and make report  thereof to next  _____
    The Last will and Testament of Lydia Greggs was exhibited in Open court and proven by the Oaths of Tully & Wm. Morse the subscribing witnesses at the same time Charlotte Greggs the executor therein named Qualified as such.
    The Last will and Testament of Edmond S. Dozier deceased was exhibited in open court with Joseph W. Downs and Hester Gregory subscribing witnesses at the same time H. D. Barnard and Philip Dozier Exors therein named qualified as such &c Barnard only qualified as Exor &c
    Ordered that Amey Haynes have leave to keep an ordinary at his dwelling house for the present year who entered into bond with Andrew Bates and Thomas Williams securities in the sum of £100
    Came into open court Elizabeth Dozier widow of Edmund S. Dozier decd. and entered her descent from the last will and Testament of her decd. Husband and pray the same may be entered ___ Record.
    Ordered that Spence Hall, Willis Gallop be appointed to take the Private Examination of Mary Forbes on an instrument of writing made by Cornelius Forbes and Mary to Caleb Forbes.

Wednesday, May 30^th 1821
    Ordered that Olive Jarvis orphan of Solomon Jarvis deceased be placed and bound as an apprentice to William Etheridge and wife until she arrives at the age of 18 years she being now about 9 years of age the 16^th day of May 1821 to learn the Spinster business
    Ordered that James Taylor be appointed overseer of the public road from the Cowenjock road to Joel Poyner in the Backwood for the present year and that he act therein according to Law
    Ordered that Mariam Burgess be allowed the sum of $24 for the 1^st year maintenance of a bastard child begotton on her body John C. Dough to be paid in equal Quarterly Payments.
    Ordered that Penelope Perry be allowed the sum of $24 for the 1^st year maintenance of a bastard child begotten on her body by Joshua Guard to be paid in Equal Quarterly payments.
    Ordered that William Ball be appointed overseer of the public road from Thomas Williams Gate to deep Branch and half the laurel swamp road for the present year in the room and stead of Thomas Simmons the late overseer resigned and that he act therein according to Law.
    Ordered that Spence ONeal, Thomas Poyner and Thomas Simmons be allowed the sum of 40 each for their services as patrollers in the Cowenjock district for the year to be paid out of the ____ Law.
    Ordered that Spence Hall, Spence H. Gregory, Nathan H. Gregory audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of Thomas Poyner as Executor of the last will and Testament of Thomas Garrett deceased with said deceased Estate make report thereof to next Court
    Ordered that James Morris, John Murrell, William Gregory, Isaac Tillett and Joshua Harrison be appointed patrollers in the Powells Point district for the present year and that he act therein according to Law
    Ordered that Pharoah Farrrow Esqr., Zachariah Burroughs, Reuben Burroughs, William Balance and Robert Styron be appointed commissioners to lay off allot & set apart unto Clarisa Daily widow of Edmund Daily deceased as much of the crop stock & provisions which were of the deceased as shall be sufficient for the maintenance of said widow & family for one year under act of Assembly in such case made & provided & report made thereof to next court . . . .
    Ordered that Daniel Meekins be appointed overseer of the Public Road on Roanoke Island for the present year from the upper End to mudy Branch in the room and stead of Adam Etheridge the late overseer resigned. And that he act therein according to Law.
    Ordered that Patrick Northern guardian to the orphans of Arther Northern decd. have until next term to compleat his guardian a/c and make report thereof to next court.
    Ordered that Isaac Baxter sheriff be allowed the sum of $19.0 ½ for making new doors & plank nails lock and repairs to corner of the jail as per his a/c voucher and that he be allowed the sum out of the County Fund
    Ordered that Isaac Baxter sheriff be allowed the sum of thirty eight dollars and forty cents for vectualing(?)  Thomas Abner White a prisoner on a charge for disturbing the oeace &c that the sum be allowed and paid ___ out of the County Fund.
    Ordered that John Burgess be allowed until next term to complete and report his Guardian account with Camelia West orphan of Edward West deceased
    Ordered that Robert Styron guardian of the orphans of Robert Burgess deceased settle the perishable part of his said wards Estate and make report thereof
    Ordered that James Whitehall, Edward ONeal, Timothy Ives and James Gerred be allowed the sum of 40 shillings each for their services as Patrollers in the Narrow Shore District for the year 1819 to be paid them out of the County Funds
    On hearing the Petition of Enoch Ball Guardian of Mary Dunton orphan of Daniel Dunton deceased It is ordered that he advertise and sell at Public sale on a credit of six months a certain negro boy by the name of Bob the property of his said ward in order to pay arears of the ward according to the a/c voucher and make report thereof to next Term
    On hearing the Petition of Augustus Linton admor. with the will ______ of Issac Bright decd.
    Ordered that Augustus Linton as admor. in right of his wife Lovey on the Estate of Isaac Bright deceased with the will annexed advertise and sell at public venue on a credit of six months negro woman Judah and Two children and man Jack last the property of Isaac Bright decd in order to make a division of same negroes between the legal representatives of the deceased according to the Prayer of the petitioner and make report there of _______ over hands and seals to next court thereof such a sale.
    On hearing the petition of John N. Wilson admor. of Caleb Wilson deceased advertise and sell at public sale on a credit of sixmonths a negro woman named Mame in order to pay the remaining debts of his estate which in arrears with the ______ make report of such sale to next court.

END OF BOOK

State of North Carolina
As a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Currituck at the Court house in said County on the last Monday in August 1821 it being the 27^th day of the month
                        Justices of the Peace Present
                                    Andrew Duke
                                    Bannister Midget
                                    Enoch S. Forbes
                                    John Patridge
                                    Willis Gallop
                                    Caleb Forbes
                                    Jonathan Lindsay
                                    John P. Hampton
                                    John Forbes
                                    Anthony Simmons                     Esquires
                                    John Shipp
                                    William Smith
                                    Josiah Jolliff
                                    Thomas Luffman
                                    Moses Bunnell
                                    John Lamb
                                    Mathias Bell
                                    Samuel Etheridge
                                               (?)

The court proceeded to appoint a Clerk for this County with Room and stead of Thomas Baxter deceased their former Clerk when Spence Hall received the appointment; the said Spence Hall a ___ being elected agreed to charge for an extra Service.
The Court adjourned until tomorrow 10 o’clock

Tuesday August 28^th 1821
The court met according to adjournment
                        Present             Andrew Duke
                                                Enoch Bell
                                                Moses Bunnell              Esquires
                                                Caleb Forbes
                                                Samuel Salyer
                                                John Patridge

    Spence Hall the Clerk elected came into Court and entered into Bond with John Patridge, Caleb Forbes and Spence H. Gregory as securities in the sum of one thousand pounds and qualified by taking the usual Oath.

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    Ordered that Samuel Salyer Junr. be appointed Guardian to Joseph Gray, Thomas Gray and Peggy orphans of Joseph Gray Junr. deceased instead of Thomas Sanderson decd. who gave bond with Samuel Salyer Senr & Daniel Lindsey Jun in the sum of two hundred dollars each.
    On motion ordered that Isaac Baum be bound an apprentice to Joel Capps until the age of twenty one to learn the ______ of farming
    The Last will and Testament of Thomas Sanderson decd. was exhibited in open Court and proved to be his hand writing by the oath of Daniel Lindsey Senr. and Jesse Barnard and at the same time Thomas Poiner Esquire came into Court and qualified as Executor of the said will.
    Ordered that Poiner the Executor of Thomas Sanderson decd. sell the perishable Estate of said decd.
    The Last will of Francis Morse decd. was exhibited in open Court and proved by the oath of John Williams & Sarah Morse two of the subscribing witnesses that at the same time David B. Morse and David Williams Junr. the Executor therein named qualified.
    Ordered that the Executor of Francis Morse decd. sell the perishable estate of said decd. and made return
    Ordered that Pharough Farrow, Peter Brady, William Jennet and James ONeal or any three of them audit the accounts and vouchers of Joseph Farrow as Executor of the last will and testament of John Farrow decd. and make return.
    Ordered that Mathias Tolar pay until Anny Hayman the sum of forty Six dollars the balance due her this year ­­_____ ____ of a Bastard child begotten by him on her body.

Last Monday in November 1821
    Ordered that James Capps be bound an apprentice to Dempsey Dorsey(?) and he give the said apprentice 9 month schooling.
    The Last Will & Testament of Caleb Chaplain ______ exhibited in open Court and was proved by the oath of Thomas White a subscribing witness - Polly Chaplin came into Court qualified as an Executrix
    Ordered that Polly Chaplain sell the perishable part of said Estate.
    On motion ordered that Burket Guard have the right of administration on the estate of Jehu Evans deceased and qualified as the same and entered into Bond with Mathias Toler and Joseph Best in the sum of six hundred dollars
    On motion ordered that Jacob Aydelett pay the sum of $24 to be paid quarterly unto Margaret Hunnings for the support of a Bastard Child begotten on her body by the same Jacob Aydelett
    Ordered that John Patridge Esqr, Abraham Baum Junr, Caleb Forbes, Thomas Tillett or any three of them settle the accounts and vouchers of Mathias Toler with Estate of Caleb Toler.
    Ordered that James Benson be bound an apprentice to William Gregory.
    On motion ordered that Daniel Lindsay Senr, Jesse Barnard, William Coffee and Thomas White Hall or any three of them audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of Peggy Gray _____ on the estate of Joseph Gray decd. and make return.
    On motion ordered that Daniel Lindsay Senr, Jesse Barnard, William Coffee and Thomas Whitehall or any three of them audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of Thomas Poyner Esqr. Of Thomas White decd with said Estate and make return.
    On motion ordered that Daniel Lindsay Senr, Jesse Barnard, William Coffee and William White or any three of them audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of Thomas Poiner Esqr. of Thomas Sanderson decd. who was Executor of Mr. Hunnings estate and made return.
    On motion ordered that Daniel Lindsay Senr, Jesse Barnard, William Coffee and William White or any three of them audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of Thomas Poiner Esqr. of William Noton who was admin on the estate of William Noton decd. with said William Noton’s Estate and made return.
    This deed of Gift from Caleb Dowdy to Samuel Dowdy and others was proved in open Court by the oath of Caleb Forbes the Subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be Registered.
    Josiah Perry’s Bill of Sale to Frederick Perry dated the fifth day of March 1821 was proved in open Court by the oath of Joshua Guard one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered.
    William Simpson’s deed to Benjamin Parker dated 21 day of March 1821 was proved in open Court by the oath of Thomas White senr. one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be registered.
    John Crank’s deed to William Fears(?) dated 29^th August 1801 was proved in open Court by the oath of Mathias Tolar one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered.

Tuesday November 27, 1821
    Ordered that Betsy White have the right of administration on the Estate of James White decd. was qualified and Entered into Bond with John B. Jarves and Caleb Etheridge in the sum of five hundred pounds.
    Ordered Betsy White sell the Perishable Estate of said decd.

   Elihu Hall                                 Same Jury as in _________
        vs
Marin Jarvis, adm.
   Find all the _______ in favor of the plaintiff  and assess the damages fifty five dollars they further find that the administrator has assets in hands sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs demands.

   Ordered that Jerimah Land be allowed $3 for the present for keeping the Court  House.
   On motion ordered that Caleb Etheridge and Enoch Ball Esquire take the private examination of Sarah Fisher wife of Maxey Fisher, Edney Oneil the wife of Samuel O’Neal and Julia Robertson wife of Nathan Robertson and they they make report thereof with the deced.
   The Last will and Testament of Davis Ballentine Senr. was proved in open Court by the oath of Cornelius Davis a subscribing witness and at the same time Henry Ballentine qualified as Executor thereto.
   On Motion Ordered that Henry Ballentine Ex. of Davis Ballentine dec. sell the perishable estate of said dec.
   On Motion Ordered that Caleb White sell the perishable part of dec.
   Ordered that Sanford Doxey be appointed ______ of the Swamp Road in the Room instead of Benson(?) W. Parker he acting there agreeable to Law.
   Ordered that James Brinson be appointed as overseer of the Road in North Banks in lieu of Joshua Gamewell & John Rodgers he acting agreeable to the Law.
   Ordered that Jerimiah Land be appointed overseer of the Road from the Court Houdr yo John Roberts in Room of Thomas Baxter decd.
   Moses Bonny Exr of the last will & Testament of Malachi Jones decd. exhibited a copy of the last will & testament of Malachi Jones decd. as Recorded in the _________ Court of Norfolk with the proper seal of said Court in due form of law and ________ that the same might be Recorded in Currituck County an which being satisfied to the Court this Ordered that the same be Recorded.  At the same time personally appeared in open Court Lydia Jones the widow of Malachi Jones decd. and declared her decent to the will of the said Malachi Jones the copy of which has been exhibited in this Court in due form of Law by ______ Boney the Excr. therein named and was ordered by the Court to be Recorded.
   The Last will and Testament of Edward Holloway decd. was exhibited & proved by the oath of Wm. Everton a Subscribing witness and at the same time Enoch Ball Esqr. qualified as Exr. thereto.
   Ordered that Mosses Bunnel have the right of administration on the Estate of Amos Lee qualified and entered into bond with Henry Ballentine, Wm. Doxey in the sum of one hundred pounds.  Ordered that the adm. sell the perishable part of said Estate.
   Ordered that a Commission _____ to ____  _____ ____ Justice of the County of Rowan to take the private examination of Lovey Taylor wife of Samuel Taylor and they report thereon.
   Ordered that Sampson Heath a Colored Boy of about thirteen years of age be bound to Samuel Beasley as an apprentice.
   Ordered that James Scott and William Doxey Senr. be appointed Guardian to Peter Morris orphan in Lieu of Andrew Bray former Guardian.
   Ordered that Thomas Brooks have the right of adm. on the Estate of Peter Ballentine decd. was qualified and entered into bond with Thomas Luffman & John H.(?) Wilson in the sum of Five Hundred dollars.
   Ordered that Thomas Brooks sell the perishable Estate of said decd.
   Ordered that Mathias Bell Esquire, Cartwright Bell and Davis Fancher audit and settle the accounts and vouchers with estate of Samuel Bunnel decd.
   Ordered that Daniel Lindsay senr., Jesse Barnard, Thomas Whitehall, and Elihu Hall or any three of them audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of Thomas Jarvis Ex. of T. Harrison decd. with said Estate and make return.
   Ordered that Spence Hall, Spence H. Gregory and Nathan H. Gregory audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of Thomas Poiner Exc. of Thomas Garret decd. with said decd. Estate and make return.
   Ordered that Josiah Ives, Mason A. Parker, Dempsey Doxey and Samuel Spry be allowed forty shillings each for their service as patrols for years of 1820-1821.
   Ordered that William Smith, Edward Hardy, Jesse Coffee and Dennis(?) Harrison or any three of them audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of William Capps admin. of Jesse Capps decd. with said decd. Estate and make Return.
   Ordered that William Doxey, Moses Bunnel, Mathias Bell and Andrew Duke or any three of them audit and settle the accounts of John Gray Exec of Dolly Cochran decd. with said Estate make return to the next Court.
   Ordered that Dennis Simmons and William Smith take the private examination of Mason White’s wife Franky, Anthony Simmons’ Esqr. wife Polly, Evan Jones’ wife Lydia, Ruben Morse’ wife Betsy.
   Deed from William Rogers to Malachi Beasley dated November 8^th 1801 was acknowledged in open court by Gideon Bonny in due form of Law and on motion ordered registered.
   Deed from Morris Daniel to John Midgett Senr. dated the __ day pf August 1820 was proved in open court by the oath of John Mann a subscribing witness thereto in due form of a Law and on motion ordered to be Registered.
   Deed from Lemuel Gregory to Philip Dozier dated 18 June 1801 was proved in open court by the oath of John Land a subscribing witness thereto in due form of Law and a motion ordered to be Registered.
   Deed of Gift from Abraham Baum Senr. to his son Abraham Baum dated the 7^th day of October 1801 was proved in due form of Law by the oath of Willis Gallop a subscribing witness thereto in open Court and a motion ordered to be Registered.
   Deed from George W. Turton to William Snowden dated 18 of August 1821 was acknowledged in open Court by the oath of Jesse Coffee a subscribing witness thereto, and on motion ordered to be Registered.
   Deed from William Beasley to Michael Beasley dated November 23d 1821 was proved in open Court by the oath of Jesse Coffe a subscribing witness there, and on motion ordered to be Registered.
   Bill of sale from Peter Parker Senr. to Peter Parker Jun. dated the 2_d. of July 1821 was proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Salyear Esqr. a subscribing witness thereto in due form of Law and on motion ordered to be Registered.
   Deed of Gift from Jonathan Lindsay to Amey G. Mosely  dated the 8^th of September 1821 was proved in open Court in due form of Law by the oath of Jesse Barnard a subscribing witness thereto and on motion ordered to be Registered.
   Deed from William Lee to Thomas Etheridge dated the year 1821 was proved in open Court by the oath of Willoughby D. Barnard a subscribing witness thereto in due form of Law and on motion ordered to be Registered.
   Deed from Avery Tillet & William Tillet  to Jesse Hobbs dated the 17^th of March 1821 was proved in open court by the oath of Spence Hall a subscribing witness thereto and on motion ordered to be Registered.
   Deed from Joseph Simmons, Thomas Simmons, Charlotte Simmons, Samuel Simmons, Sarah Fisher, Samuel O’Neil, Edney O’Neil, Mary Fisher, Sarah Fisher, Nathan Robertson, Julia Robertson & Lydia Poyner, to Joshua Taylor dated 2d of November 1821 and proved in open Court by the oath of Spence O’Neal a subscribing witness there to in due form of Law and on motion ordered to be Registered.
   Bond from Peter Parker Jun. to Peter Parker Sen. Dated 23 July 1821 was proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Salyear Jun. one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Bond from Mason W. Parker to Peter Parker dated March 18, 1821 was proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Salyer Jun^r one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Deed from Thomas Fisher to William Foster dated November 18, 1821 was acknowledged in open Court in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Deed from Mason Whitehurst to William Bonney Sen. Dated August 5 1821 was proved in due form of Law by the oath of James Whitehurst a subscribing witness thereto and Registered.
   Bill of Sale from John Brumsey to Elihu Hall dated_________.
   Bill of Sale from John Brumsey to Elihu Hall dated March (or Nov) 23^d 1821 was proved in open Court by the oath of Thomas Jarvis a subscribing witness thereto in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Deed from John Boswood to Thomas Etheridge dated March ____ was proved by the oath of Samuel Etheridge a subscribing witness thereto in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Deed from Dennis Dozier & Samuel Ferebee to Willoughby D. Barnard dated November 1821 was proved by the oath of Mitchell Simmons in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Deed of Gift from Benjamin Waterfield to Benjamin Waterfield Jun^r dated July 23^d 1821 was acknowledged in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Deed of Gift from Benjamin Waterfield to Benjamin Waterfield Jun^r dated July 7, 1821 was acknowledged in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Bond from Malachi Rogers to William Rogers dated Novmb. 8, 1821 was proved in due form of Law by the oath of Jesse Coffee a subscribing witness thereto and ordered Registered.
   Deed from Lamb Taylor and wife Sarah Taylor to Nathan Robertson dated Novmb. 27, 1821 was proved in due form of Law by Benjamin Taylor a subscribing evidence thereto and ordered Registered.
   Deed from Peter Barco & wife Chloe to Joseph Dozier dated Novmb. 1, 1821 was acknowledged in due form of Law and ordered Registered.
   Deed from Jesse Sebron to John Hill dated June 29, 1821 was proved in due form of Law in open Court by the oath of Mathias Toler and ordered to be Registered.
   Deed from David Jones ______ in Equity to Patrick Northern ___ proven in open Court by the oath of Cartwright Bell dated 13 day of September 1821 and ordered Registered.
   Bill of Sale from William Hutchins to Willis Wilkins dated 20 September 1821 was acknowledged in open Court and Ordered Registered.

Davis Ballentine)           On motion ordered that the petitioner be authorized to sell the negro boy
Davis B. Morse)           mentioned in the petition at ______ sale on a credit of six months according
        To           )            to Law for the purpose in said petition mentioned.
  The Court      )

Edna Lee )        On motion ordered that Holloway Williams, Daniel Lee, Thomas C. Carey & Josiah Joliff
      To     )        Esquire setoff to the petitioner one years provision to the petitioner according to Law
The Court)       and that they make a return of their proceedings to the next Court.

Polly Morris)  On motion ordered that the sheriff summon a jury of good & Lawful men to setoff to
      To        )   the petitioner her dower in the land mentioned in her petition as the law directs and
The Court   )  that they make a return of their proceedings to the next Court.

Elizabeth Gregory)        Ordered that the Sheriff summon a jury agreeable to Law to allot and setoff
           To           )         to the petitioner her dower in the premises mentioned in the petition and that
      The Court     )         they make a Return of their proceedings to the next Court.

Court adjourned until tomorrow 10 o’clock

Wednesday November 28, 1821 - Court met according to adjournment
Justices Present          Caleb Etheridge
                                  Caleb Forbes
                                  Mathew Bell

Ann Oneal )      Jury 1. Joel Poiner  2.  Wm.  Fentes  3.  Charles Griggs  4.  Wm. C. Etheridge  5.  Patric
      vs.       )      Northern  6.  Henry ONee.  7.  Gideon White  8.  Elijah Hunnings  9.  James Melson
David Olds)      10.  C. Tatum 11.  William Batt  12.  James Poiner
   Impannelled and sworn say that the    adm. has a____ to satisfy the plaintiff demand and judgement against the adm^r.

       George Barr )          Same jury as above    Impannelled and sworn say that the defendant did . . . .
              vs.         )          . . . . the plaintiff damage to . . . . . 83 ^1/2
Stephen Ba____ll)

Gracey Baxter)              On motion ordered that Caleb Etheridge Esquire, Jeremiah Land, Samuel Salyear
         To         )              Jun^r & David Jones allot and set apart unto Gracey Baxter widow of Thomas
   The Court    )              Baxter deceased her years allowance out of said dec^d estate and make report to next court

   Ordered that Arthur Culpepper be appointed an overseer for the district from the old swamp to the ________ Line.
   Ordered that Samuel Salyer Jun^r have the right of Admin. on the Estate of Josiah Parr dec^d he qualified and entered into bond with John W. Hughes and Caleb Etheridge securities in the sum of £100.
   Ordered that Samuel Salyear sell the perishable Estate of Josiah Parr so far as he can find.
   Ordered that Mitchell Simmons Esq^r, Samuel Williams, Joseph Ralph & Isaac Baxter or any three of them audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of Joseph Dozier & Dennis Dozier Esquire heirs of Willo. Dozier dec^d and make Return.
   Ordered that Mitchell Simmons Esq^r, Samuel Williams, Joseph Ralph and Isaac Baxter or any three of them audit and settle the accounts and vouchers of ____rey Dozier adm. of the estate of Caleb Glasgow dec^d.
   Ordered that Dorothy Dozier have liberty to mark the timber that was injured by the late storm on the fences of Patsy Caps dec^d. for the benefit of the orphan and make return of the Proceedings to the Guardian if any or to the Court.
   Ordered that Jeremiah Land be allowed the sum of Eight dollars for Keeping and ________ing the Court house from 27 March 1819 to 27 Nov 1821 two years and Eight months at $3 per year as long as he shall Keep the Court house from the said 27 November 1821.  Ordered that Jeremiah Land be allowed the sum of five dollars for keeping the Court house up.
   Ordered that the sheriff bring Thomas Walker orphan of John Walker dec^d, Joseph Meggs and David Meggs and John Meggs before the next Court on the last Monday in February ______ to be bound out.
   Ordered that Enoch Ball Esquire, Jesse Barnard, David Lindsey Sen^r., and Daniel B. Lindsey Sen^r., and Daniel B. Lindsey audit the account and vouchers of Thomas Poiner Excr. of Thomas Sanderson dec^d. former Guardian of the orphans of Joseph Gray dec^d . with Samuel Salyer Jun^r. present Guardian and make Report.

Polly Sanderson        )     Ordered that Daniel Lindsay Esq^r. & Jesse Barnard, Thomas Whitehurst
         To                   )     and Elihu Hall or any three of them Divide the _____ left in the last will of
   The Court              )     Thomas Sanderson dec^d. to be divided between his sons James M., Thomas W., William D. Sanderson and his wife Polly Sanderson and make Report.

   Deed __ trust from Edward D. Melson to William Melson dated the 21 day of March 1821 was exhibited in open Court with the seal of Norfolk County State of Virginia to it which being satisfactory to the Court on motion ordered Registered in this County.

        March Allen        )           Jury as in No 30.  Impannelled and sworn that the administrator
              vs.                )           have assets in his hands sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs demand
The heirs at Law of     )           - - Judgement __ the administrator
Thomas Bray dec^d.     )
  the administrator        )

   Deed from Samuel Midget to John Midget dated 20 ^th day of May 1821 was exhibited in open Court and proved by the oath of John Mann a subscribing evidence thereto and on motion Ordered Registered.
   Deed from Isaac Baxter sheriff to Rebecca Hollowell dated----- was exhibited in open Court and acknowledged by Isaac Baxter sheriff in due form of Law and on motion Ordered Registered.
   Ordered that the Court adjourn until tomorrow 10 o’clock.

Thursday November 29^th 1821

Court met according to adjournment
Justice Present - Thomas Luffman, Caleb Etheridge and Mathias Bell

      Caleb Caps      )           1.  Joel Poiner  2.  Wm. Fentes  3.  David Olds  4.  Charles Griggs
             vs.             )           5.  W. C. Etheridge  6.  Joshua Baxter  7.  Patrick Northern
The heirs at Law of )           8.  Henry ONeel  9.  Gideon White  10.  Holloway Williams
Thomas Bray dec^d )           11.  Samuel Beasley  12.  Cartwright Bell 

Jury Impannelled and sworn say upon their oath that the administrator has assets sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs demand and Judgement against the administrator.

  Samuel Robinson   )              Jury as in No. 30   Jury impannelled and sworn say that the admr.
              vs.             )              has not assets to satisfy plaintiffs demands and judgement against
The heirs at Law of  )              the heirs
Thomas Bray dec^d   )

   Ordered that Brickhouse Bell Guardian to the orphans of Thomas Bray dec^d be allowed 5 ____  ___ _________ on the sale of Thomas Brays Land which he sold by order of Currituck County sale amounted $704.18

                      Stuard Williams               )  Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has assets in hand to satisfy the plaintiff’s demand and judgment against the administrator
                               vs.                          )
The heirs at Law of  Thomas Bray dec^d  )

                 William Purdy                      )  Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has assets in hand to satisfy the plaintiff’s demand and judgment against the administrator
                         vs.                               )
The heirs at Law of  Thomas Bray ded^d )

                     Whitehurst                     )  Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has assets in hand to satisfy the plaintiffs demand – Judgment against the administrator.
       Dennis Simmons, Plaintiff?            )
                            vs.                           )
The heirs at Law of Thomas Bray dec^d )

               John Williams                         )  Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has assets in hand to satisfy the plaintiffs demand – Judgment against the administrator.
           Dennis Simmons, Plaintiff?          )
                             vs.                            )
The heirs at Law of  Thomas Bray decd )

                    Grace Baxter                  )     Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has assets in hand to satisfy the plaintiffs demand – Judgment against the administrator.
                             vs.                         )
The heirs at Law of Thomas Bray dec^d)

                  Joseph Williams                 )   Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the  administrator has assets in hand to satisfy the plaintiffs demand – Judgment against the administrator.
                              vs.                         )
The heirs at Law of  Thomas Bray dec^d)

The Court proceeded to ______ he original _____ they are as follows

                  Jermiah Land                    )    Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has no assets in hand – Judgment against the heirs
                            vs.                          )
The heirs at Law of Thomas Bray dec^d)

Brickhouse Bell)   Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has no assets in hand – Judgment against the heirs
           vs.        )
     The Same   )

Thomas Thompson)   Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has no assets in hand – Judgment against the heirs
            vs.             )
     The Same         )

Andrew Bray)   Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has no assets in hand – Judgment against the heirs &c  Nov Term 1821
         vs.       )
  The Same   )

Jonathan Lindsay)    Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the administrator has no assets in hand – Judgment against the heirs &c  Nov Term 1821
           vs.           )
     The Same      )

Aaron Balance )   Jury as above in No 36.  Impannelled and sworn say that the adm. has no assets in hand &c. – Judgment Nov Term 1821 against the heirs
       vs.            )
The Same        )             

                   Dennis Simmons               )   Jury as in No 36.  Impannelled & sworn say that the adm has no assets in hand – Judgment __ the heirs &c
                             vs.                          )
The heirs at Law of Thomas Bray dec^d)

     Amy Hains   )             
           vs.         )
John C. Hatfield)

1. Joel Poiner   2.  Wm. Fentriss 3.  David Olds  4.  Charles Griggs  5. Wm. C. Etheridge  6.  Joshua Baxter   7.  Patrick Northern  8.  Henry Oneil  9.  Gideon White  10.  Samuel Beasley  11.  Joseph Sawyer12.  James Poyner.   Impannelled and sworn say that the defendant is guilty and that ______ three years and assess the plaintiff damages to six cents

   Deed from James Simmons & Poly Simmons to Dennis Dozier dated Sept 7 1821 was exhibited in open Court and proved by the oath of William Simmons and Willoughby D. Simmons as to James Simmons one of the parties thereto in due form of Law and it appearing to the Court aforesaid Polly Simmons feme convert one of the parties thereto is so infirm and aged that she cannot travel to the County Court t make her acknowledgment agreeable to Law and also she is a Resident of the County of Halifax – it is therefore ordered by the Court that the Clerk therefore issue a commission to Benjamin Dozier, Richard Dozier and James Whitacker or any two of them for receiving the acknowledgment of the said Polly Simmons feme Convert of the said deed for keeping his estate in the land therein named after they ____ privately examine her separately and apart from her husband touching her ______ and that the said confirming make due return to this Court ______  they have  done in pursuance of this order.
   Ordered that the hands living on the plantation whereon Cartwright Bell and James Harvey live shall work on the Road leading from the Court house to John Roberts and all the hands that were taken off said Road and put on the Bell Island Road to Return back e_____ Samuel Salyear’s land.
   Ordered that Gray Baxter be appointed Guardian to the orphans of Thomas Baxter dec^d and entered into bond with Samuel Salyer Jun^r and William Bray Jun^r  in the sum of £500 each.

Thomas Luffman    )      Ordered that Thomas Luffman sell the Old house for the Benefit of the heirs of Aaron Bright and make return to next Court.
            To             )
     The Court         )

Ordered that the Court adjourn until tomorrow  10 O’clock

Friday November 30, 1821

The Court met according to adjournment.  Justices present: Caleb Etheridge, Michael Simmons and Samuel Etheridge

   The last Will and Testament of Nathan O’Neil was Exhibited & proved by the oath of John Rodgers a subscribing witness in open Court and Samuel Salyear Jr. the Exe. Therein named qualified in due form of Law.
   Ordered that the Exe. S. Salyear Jr. sell the Perishable estate of Nathan O’Neil dec^d.

William E. Baxter admin.  )     Jury  1.  William Fenters  2.  David Olds  3.  Charles Griggs  4.
              vs.                     )     Patrick Northern  5.  Henry O’Neal  6.  Gideon White  7.  Samuel
     James Poiner              )     Beasley  8.  Ralph A. Keeling  9.  Cartwright Bell  10.  Thomas
                                              ________ 11.  Andrew Bray  12.  Jeremiah Land
Impannelled and sworn say that they find all the _____ in favor of the plaintiff and assess his damages to $5.²⁵/₁₀₀ cents.

        The Same     )    Jury as No 85   Impannelled and sworn say that they find all the  _______ in favor of the plaintiff and assess his damage to one dollar 37 ^½ /100 cents
              vs.          )
George A. Herbert)          

  The Same   )    Jury as No 85   Impannelled and sworn say that they find all the _______ in favor of the plaintiff and assess his damage to three dollars ⁷⁵/₁₀₀ cents
         vs.       )
Polly Kensey)          

   Ordered that Mitchell Simmons have leave to carry John Baxter son of Susan Baxter to Norfolk and Bond to a trade.
   Ordered that Isaac Baxter have the right of administration on Prudence More dec^d.  he qualified and entered into bond with Dennis Dauge, Wm. C. Etheridge Securities in the sum of two hundred pounds.
   Ordered that William Doxey work up the down timber occasioned by the late storm on the land of Francis Morse’s orphan of Peter Morse and also such timber as is Inf____ and he account for same.
   Ordered that Willoughby D. Barnard work up the down timber and all such as is Inf___ by the late storm on the lands of Margaret, Nancy & Martha Dauge orphans of Edmund S. Dauge dec^d and that he account for the same.

September 14, 1824
             Signed:  C. Etheridge JP
                         M. Simmons JP
                         S. Etheridge JP