Julia Ardery's
Kentucky Records, Volume II
DEED ABSTRACTS, COURT ORDERS, SUITS
BOURBON COUNTY
RECORDS FROM ORDER BOOKS
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October Court, 1798
Jno. Moore, inft. orphan of Thomas Moore, made choice of Barney Giltner and Ct. appointed same gdn. to Barney F. Moore, inft. orphan of deceased. Robt. Wilmot, Secty.
Wm. McClelland appt. gdn. of Andrew and Geo. Moore, orphans of Thomas Moore, decd. Win. Griffith, Secty.
Rainey Mahan and Elizabeth Mahan, inft. orphans of Jno. Mahan, decd., chose Jno. Clarkson, gdn. and. Ct. appointed Jno. Clarkson, gdn. of Win., Jno. and Agnes Mahan, inft. orphans of Jno. Mahan. Anselm Clarkson, Secty.
On motion of Jno. Clarkson, ordered Charles Smith, Jno. Smith and David Clarkson, or any two, assign Agnes, now- wife of said John Clarkson (late Agnes Mahan, widow of Jno. Mahan, deed.) her dower in lands.
Mary Norton, inft. dau. of David Norton, abt. 10 yrs. apprenticed to Jas. Fulton to learn housewifery.
Robt. Edmiston, inft. orphan of Robt. Edmiston, deed., chose Jno. Edmiston gdn. and Ct. apptd. Jno. Edmiston, gdn. of Elizabeth, inft. of said Robt., decd., with Jas. Alexander, Secty.
Deposition of Edward Bradley, aged about 69 yr&., states: In yr. 1776 he in company with Dominick Flanagan came from Boonesborough to McGee's and made improvement which he sold same yr. to Jacob Grotts.
Jas. Park apptd. gdn. to Jno. Park, inft. orphan of Jno. Park, deed. Wm. Griffith, Secty.
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Letter of Atty. from Joseph Walkins (Watkins?) to Wm. P. Bernard with acknowledgment before Justices of Goochland Co., Va.
Phoebe Ross, Nancy Ross and Mary Ross, inft. orphans of Henry Ross, decd., chose Jno. Love, gdn. and Ct. appointed Jno. Love, gdn. to Elizabeth Ross also orphan of said. Henry.
Deposition of David Hughes, aged 41 yrs. to establish land of Chesley Woodward: Became acquainted with place, Spring of '80.
Deposition of Michael Stoner, aged 50 yrs. in the same states: He marked spot in 1775 on what was known as Michael Stoner's path.
January Court, 1799
Letter of Atty. from Win. Ready, Hannah Dinwiddie, Jno. Bennett and Jno. Bennett, gdn. for Jane Dinwiddie to Jno. Grohogan. Acknowledged, in Lincoln Co.
Division of land between Joseph Field, Jno. Field, nos. Field and Geo. Field, patented in name of Henry Field.
Jas. Congleton apptd. gdn. to Win., Elizabeth, Mary, John, inft. orphans of Jno. Congleton, decd. Jno. Scott, Secty.
On motion of Chas. Bristol and wife, Margaret, late Margaret Payne, Extrix. of will of Joseph Payne, decd., to summon Waford Payne, another Extr. to show cause for not entering inventory of said decedent's estate.
March Court, 1799
Ordered that Samuel Smith, orphan of Joseph Smith,, decd., 15 yrs. of age, Christmas last, be bound to Jno. Keevan to learn trade.
Nathaniel Haydon, inft. orphan of Nehemiah Haydon, decd., 13 yrs. next June, to be bound to Aaron Griffing to learn trade.
Jno. Burns apptd. gdn. to Polly and Joe McMullins, inft. orphans of Jno. McMullins, decd. nos. Shannon, Secty.
Benjamin Jones, inft. orphan of Jno. Jones, decd,., chose Jno. Jones, gdn. Jno. Kiser, Secty.
Division of lands of Otwell Worle, decd., among widow and following: Jno. Hinkston, Jno. Worle, Samuel Worle, Jas. Worle, Robt. Worle. Division made Feb. 1, 1799.
Ordered to settle with Sidney Shannon, late Sidney Haydon, Admrx. of Nehemiah Haydon, decd.
On motion of Robt. Peery, Seely. for Isbel, now wife of Hugh McKee, late Isbel Sconce, Extrx. of Thos. Sconce, decd., ordered to summons Isbel to show why she not give Secty., etc.
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April Court, 1799
Jas. Toy (Foy), aged 17 yrs., apprenticed to Geo. Barnett to learn trade.
On motion of Jno. Jones, Secty. to Elizabeth, now wife of Joseph Williams, but late Elizabeth Hawker, admrx. of Jacob Hawker, decd., to summons said Joseph and Elizabeth to show why they did not give counter Secty., etc.
Jno. Jacoby, inft. orphan of Francis Jacoby, decd., made choice of Benj. Hallock for gdn. Frederica Jacoby, Secty.
September Court, 1799
Ruthey Baseman and Catherine Baseman, orphans of Jno. Baseman, decd., made choice of Jno. Owings and Robert Willmott, gdns., respectively.
Depositions of David Williams, aged abt. 47 yrs., and Joseph Robinett, aged 48 yrs., to establish land of Wm. Webb.
Deposition of Flanders Calloway, aged 47 yrs., to establish John Smith's preemption.
Deposition of Isaac Clinkenbeard, aged abt. 41 yrs., to establish entries of Wm. Clinkenbeard.
Valentine S. Peyton, orphan of Timothy Peyton, decd., chose Bayles Grigsby, gdn. Archibald Marshall, surety.
Wm. Gosney, Jas. Gosney, Sally Gosney and Richd. Gosney, inft. orphans of Wm. Gosney, decd., chose Benj. Hailey, gdn. Thos. Jones, Robt. Collins, sureties.
Benj. Haily, appt. gdn. of Nancy Gosney, Polly Gosney, Fielding Gosney and Agnes Gosney, orphans of Win. Gosney, decd. Thos. Jones, Robt. Collins, sureties.
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October Court, 1799
John Kennedy's Hrs. Division of Land. On motion of Zachariah Wheat and Nicholas Talbott, ordered that Jno. Boyd and Jas. Duncan, commrs., divide between Zachariah Wheat and Elizabeth; Josiah Ashurst and Rebeckah; Samuel Hatcher and Julia; Eli Kennedy; Joshua Rawlings and Sophia; Nicholas Talbott and Ary, and Washington Kennedy, hrs. of John Kennedy, deed., two tracts of 1000 a. each patented in name of John Kennedy, son of John Kennedy. Eli Kennedy apptd. gdn. of Washington Kennedy. Esther Kennedy, widow of John Kennedy, assigned her dower.
Elizabeth Brush, now wife of Michael Woolery, administratrix of Jas. Brush, deed.
December Court, 1799
Wm. Ellis' Hrs. division of land. On motion of Jas. True and wife, Nancy; Chas. Ellis; Walter Ellis and Polly Ellis, firs. of Wm. Ellis, deed., commrs. divide land. John Ellis apptd. gdn. of Chas., Walter and Polly Ellis, under 21 yrs.
Robert Jones, orphan, abt. 6 yrs., apprenticed to Thos. Clarke.
January Court, 1800
Depositions to establish entry of John Fleming assignee of Benj. Harris, Jr. Jno. McIntire, of full age, deposeth: abt. yr. 1782 he came out in company with Jno. Fleming from Strode's Station to explore, etc.
Deposition of Daniel Boone to establish land of Thos. Almond.
Jacken Brush, infant orphan of Jas. Brush, deed., chose Jno. Carhagy his gdn. Jonathan Cormack, surety.
March Court, 1800
Deposition; of Benj. Dunaway, of lawful age, to establish land of Jno. Davis. Deponent states: in yr. 1799 he made an improvement, and raised corn at Boonesborough in 1779. Joshua Stamper deposeth he came to place in question in 1780 with Jno. Douglas.
April Court, 1800
Deposition of Jacob Sodowsky, of lawful age, to establish land of Abrm. Hite, states: in yr. 1776 he assisted David Williams make improvement to which he objected, as location was too near his brother, Jas. Sodowsky's improvement.
Deposition of Jno. Donaldson, aged 31 yrs., to establish land of John Phelps, states: in spring of 1782 he. in company with Jno. Fleming and Major Thos. Swearingin, started from Strode's Station, etc.
June Court, 1800
Deposition of Wm. Markland, aged 45 yrs., to establish improvement made in yr. 1776 by Jno. Boggs, Jas. Matson, assignee. Deponent states: in yr. 1776 he came in company with John Boggs, Jas. Kelly and others and made improvement at place known as Beave Camp.
Deposition of Michael Cassady to establish land of Thos. Hartly, deposeth: in Dec., 1782, he was in company with Geo. Stockton, Sr., when he made entry for Thos. Hartly.
On motion of Samuel Lyon depositions taken to establish entry of John Lyon. Wm. Markland, aged 45 yrs. deposeth: in yr. 1776 he, with John Lyon, John Virgin and others, came to the improvement made by sd. John Lyon. John Virgin deposeth the same.
Deposition of Simon Kenton to establish land of Jno. Tabb, deposeth: he believed it was in summer of 1781 he was sent by Col. Trigg to notify Gen. Clarke, then expected to be on his way down the Ohio, there being an Indian army out on that route. He marked tree with K. In same summer Loughry was defeated by Indians. In fall of 1782 discovered he had more locations than warrants to cover and gave Wm. Kennedy the location in question which he entered in the name of Martin Pickett and Jno. Tabb.
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September Court, 1800
Jno. Peery and Mary Peery, infant orphans of Robt. Peery, deed., chose Jas. Morrow gdn.; and court apptd. sd. James, gdn. to Thos., Jas. and Nancy Peery, orphans of sd. Robert Peery.
Deposition of Jacob Jones, of lawful age, to establish land of Abrm. Hite, deposeth: in spring of 1794 he settled on plantation where he found mark. Wm. Jones deposeth: in yr. 1794 he was living with his father, Jacob Jones, etc.
Deposition of Flanders Calloway, aged 48 yrs., to establish land of Jno. Arnold. In same instrument Oswald Townsend, aged 43 yrs., deposeth: in yr. 1796 the deponant, in company with Richard Calloway, Nathaniel Hart, Thos. Hartgrove and Samuel Henderson, came from Boonesborough to lower Blue Licks.
October Court, 1800
Commrs. ordered to set apart to Jno. Ross, one of firs. of Henry Ross, deed., his portion of personal estate of decedant.
Deposition of John Smith, aged abt. 70 yrs., to establish land of Archibald Bell (Beal) deposeth: he was at place in question in yr. 1779 with one Jacob Sterns.
December Court, 1800
Deposition of Jno. Martin to establish land of Isaac Ruddell, deposeth: he was employed to locate land known as Martin's Cabbins for Reuben Searcy, and he with Geo. Ruddell marked boundry between Ruddell and Searcy. Jas. Ruddell deposeth: he was with surveyors when land of Geo. Ruddell was surveyed.
Deposition of Jas. Kelly, aged abt. 50 odd yrs., to establish land of Samuel Lyon, deposeth: in 1776 he came with Thos. Dickerson and others to the spring in question and assisted Jno. Lyon, Resin Virgin, Jno. Virgin and Wm. Markland to cover a cabin, and was informed regarding claim of one Wm. Hosking, etc.
January Court, 1801
Sarah Morin, infant orphan of Jas. Morin, chose Wm. Stamps, gdn. Francis Callis, Wm. Hutchison, sureties. Wm. Stamps appointed gdn. of Joseph, Elizabeth and Margaret Morin, infant orphans of James Morin, decd.
Joseph Kennedy's Hrs. Division of land. Nathan Kennedy, Rebecca Kennedy, Sophia Kennedy, Joseph Kennedy, Jacob Kennedy, all infant hrs., by Thus. Kennedy, gdn.; David Kennedy, Joseph Hildreth and wife, Elizabeth.
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March Court, 1801
Adam Jacoby, infant orphan of Francis L. Jacoby, chose Frederica Jacoby gdn. Ralph Jacoby, surety.
Edward Tucker's Hrs. Division. Widow, Ann Clements; Jno. Tucker; Wm. Tucker; Alexander Tucker; Eleanor Speaks.
April Court, 1801
Joseph Russell, infant orphan of Joseph Russell, aged 12 yrs., apprenticed to Jno. Tillitt.
George Hornback, infant orphan of Simon Hornback, deed., chose Abraham Hornback gdn. Jno. Artman, Wm. Alkire and Geo. McCown, sureties.
Barbara Hornback, infant orphan of Simon Hornback, deed., chose Michael Hornback gdn.
Deposition of David Williams to establish land of David Williams and Jacob Sodowsky. David Williams deposeth: in spring of 1774 he was employed by Benj. Casey to improve land in Ky., this he did in 1776 on now, Strode's Creek leading from Boonesborough to Harrod's Lick; was employed in 1780 by Peter Casey to again come to Ky. as agent. He left Benj. Casey, "now deceased," on the So. branch of Patomac when he came out and found him there on his return. By contract with Peter Casey was entitled to one half. Jacob Sodowsky deposeth in same.
Jacob Lair apptd. gdn. to Jacken Brush, infant orphan of Jas. Brush, deed. Michael Woolery, surety.
June Court, 1801
Chas. Smith and Wm. Clarkson, gent., commrs. to settle with admrs. of Jno. Baseman, deed., acct. and with late gdn. to Catherine and Ruth Baseman, orphans of sd. Jno. Baseman.
July Court, 1801
Jacob Allenthorpe, infant orphan, abt. 12 yrs., apprenticed to Aaron Griffing.
September Court, 1801
Will of Joshua Rawlings proved by Jas. Fleming and Jas. Campbell wts., and Sophia Rawlings and Nicholas Talbott, extrs. Sureties, Eli Kennedy, Washington Kennedy and Josiah Ashurst. Other extrs. named were Wm. Forman, Thos. Donnell (Darnall).
Deposition of Jas. Galloway, aged abt. 51 yrs., to establish land of Wm. Davidson. Deposeth: he, with Moses Kirkpatrick, made improvement in 1776 on claim for Adam Coons, he had lived for 14 years about 5 miles from the place.
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Deposition of David Williams to establish land of Martin Nall, deposeth: in 1775 or 6 he was in company with Peter Higgins and others, and assisted sd. Peter in making improvement, conducted Henry Higgins to place where he built a cabin. Robt. Shanklin deposeth in same.
December Court, 1801
Michael Hornback, Jr., apptd. gdn. to Elizabeth, Rachel, Samuel and Michael Hornback, infant hrs, of James Hornback, deed. Michael Hornback and Ezekiel Hopkins, sureties.
January Court, 1802
Deposition of Patrick Jordon to establish land of Jno. Haggin. Deposeth: in spring of 1799, in company with 'nos. Clarke, was on way to Martin's Station; a man named Berry informed him John Haggin was about erecting a station on that place and he had joined sd. Haggin in cutting the logs and was going there to live. In month of Aug. or Sept. preceding, while at Harrodsburg, Jno. Haggin had informed him he would erect station and when he set out he accompanied him part of way. Hugh Shannon deposeth: in fall of 1778 he came to place with Jno. Haggin in order to build for sd. Haggin, himself and others, having thought of living there as soon as station was erected. Patrick Jordon deposeth: in 1776, in company with Jno. Townsend and sd. Jno. Haggin, made improvement.
April Court, 1802
Thos. Darnall and Wm. Furman apptd. gdns. to Susanna, Anne and Lloyd Rawlings, infant orphans of Joshua Rawlings, deed. Jno. Morton and Chas. Lander, sureties.
Jas. A. McClure, infant orphan of Andrew McClure, deed., chose Jno. Boyd and Robt. Trimble gdns. Same apptd. gdns, of Eleanor W. McClure, Mary McClure and Andrew McClure, infant orphans of sd. Andrew McClure, deed., with Geo. McConn, Jno. McKinney, Wm. Hillis and Edward Shropshire, sureties.
Jas. Beard, infant orphan of Mary Beard, abt. 4 yrs., was apprenticed to David Ellis. Rhoda Beard, infant orphan of same, aged 6 yrs., apprenticed to Chas. Hedge. Anne Beard, infant orphan of same, aged abt. 3 yrs., apprenticed to Peter Edwards.
July Court, 1802
James Brush's Hrs. Division of Estate. Polly Brush, Sally Brush, Nancy Brush.
August Court, 1802
Jno. McCormack, infant orphan of Jno. McCormack, deed., chose Wm. McClelland gdn. Security, Willis Field.
Robt. Ellis, infant orphan of Jno. Ellis, deed., chose David Ellis gdn. Securities, Wm. Clarkson, Wm. Ellis.
David Fisher apptd. gdn. to Jacob Ogler, infant orphan of Jacob Ogler, deed. Sureties, Jno. Burger and Peter Schooltz. Samuel Ogler, infant orphan of same, chose David Fisher gdn.
Elizabeth Ward, widow of Benj. Ward, deed., apptd. gdn to Wm., Jas., Susanna, Abraham, Joseph, Malinda Ward, infant orphans of Benj. Ward. David Jamison, surety.
On motion of Ezekiel Mitchell and wife, Elizabeth, late Elizabeth Galloway, commrs. apptd. to allot sd. Elizabeth dower in estate of her late husband, Wm. Galloway.
November Court, 1802
John Mahan's Hrs. Division of estate. Rainey Mahan, Chas. Mahan, Wm. Mahan, Agnes Mahan, Jno. Mahan.
Wm. Phillips, gdn. to Ruth Baseman, hr. of Jno. Baseman, deed., commrs. to settle with sd. Phillips.
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January Court, 1803
Deposition of Jas. Ruddell, aged 44 yrs., to establish land of John Logan, deposeth: he resided at Ruddell's Station 1779-1780, recalls improvement in question to be second one from station, etc. John Conway, aged abt. 44 yrs., deposeth: he resided at Ruddell's Station 1779-1780. Depositions taken March, 1802.
Nancy Drummond, infant orphan of Alexander Drummond, deed., aged 6 yrs., 6th of Nov. last, apprenticed to Jno. Currey.
Jas. Galloway, infant orphan of Wm. Galloway, aged 15 yrs., apprenticed to Jno. Curry. Joseph Galloway, infant orphan of Wm. Galloway, aged abt. 13 yrs., apprenticed to same.
Deposition of Augustine Eastin to establish land of Julius Clarkson, deposeth: in yr. 1782 he made entry for Christopher Clark, assnee. for Jas. Parberry.
March Court, 1803
Jno. Godman, infant orphan of Jeremiah Godman, deed., aged 7 yrs., the 27th Sept. apprenticed to Wm. B. Godman.
Commrs. apptd. to set apart to Rebecca Mitchell, late Rebecca Galloway, widow of Wm. Galloway, deed., her dower.
Wm. B. Godman, infant orphan of Jeremiah Godman, deed., aged 16 yrs. 3rd next, apprenticed to Aaron Griffing.
Francis Ray apptd. gdn. to Sarah, Peggy, Jas., Robt., and Elizabeth Turner, infant orphans of Jesse Turner, deed. Sureties, Wm. Henry, Robt. Hamilton.
Jno. Moore apptd. gdn. to Rebecca and Elizabeth Patton, infant orphans of Wm. Patton, deed. Surety, Samuel Dellon.
April Court, 1803
Elijah Hopper apptd. gdn. to Jno. Baseman.
Joshua Hall apptd. gdn. to Prescilla Baseman, infant hr, of Jno. Baseman, deed., in room of Wm. Phillips.
Deposition of Jno. McIntire to establish land of Andrew Swearingen, deposeth: he came to salt spring in 1781. John Donaldson deposeth: he visited entry 1779 and was then abt. 11 yrs. of age.
Wm. Wells deposeth: He was first acquainted with location in 1789. Wm. Suduth acquainted with place in 1785.
September Court, 1803
Deposition of Patrick Jordon, aged 54 yrs., to establish James Wright's (Military) survey. In yr. 1775 came with Jno. Floyd, Jacob Baughman, Spottswood Dandridge and Thos. Carpenter to place in question, called for in patent as Jas. Wright's Military survey. Daniel Chambers told him his son, Silas Chambers, had blazed out corner abt. 1784-5. McDowell's Military survey was above Wright's on creek.
Samuel Henderson, Nathaniel Rogers and Wm. Mitchell apptd. commrs. to settle with Thos. Darnell and Wm. Firman accts. as gdn. of estate of Susannah Rawlings, Lloyd Rawlings and Anne Rawlings, infant orphans of Joshua Rawlings, decd.
Ordered Jonathan Davis apptd. gdn. to Polly Collins, infant orphan of Elijah Collins, decd. Jas. McClelland and Isaac Tull, sureties.
Deposition of Jno. Kennedy to establish land of Joseph Penn deposeth: he came out to establish improvements of John Kennedy (son of John) on Kennedy's Creek; met at Thomas' Station and proceeded to location where Joseph Kennedy's improvement was made and from thence to improvement of John Kennedy (son of John). John Kennedy (son of Daniel), abt. 44 yrs., deposeth: in March, 1776, agreed to come out with Thos. Kennedy and at same time John Kennedy (son of John) and Joseph Kennedy made application to deponant with Thos. Kennedy to look out for land for them. Deponant, with Thos. Kennedy, set out on journey, arrived at Boonesborough in April, where deponant met with Michael Stoner with whom he had been, long acquainted, both of same occupation having wrought a considerable time in Frederick Town. Stoner knew of no claim on certain land except that of David Gass who had marked trees at a spring, which spring now occupied by Mr. Breckenridge, etc. Edward Wilson, aged abt. 65 yrs., deposeth: in 1782 he surveyed preemption.
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October Court, 1803
Deposition of Jno. Kennedy (son of Daniel), aged abt. *54 yrs., to establish Joseph Kennedy's land, deposeth: in 1776 he agreed to come out with Thos. Kennedy, etc. *See foregoing deposition, gives age "abt. 44 yrs."
November Court, 1803
Dicey Anderson, widow of Geo. Anderson, and Reubin Anderson admrs. of Geo. Anderson, decd.
December Court, 1803
Deposition of Jacob Sodowsky to establish land of Jaynes Parberry, deposeth: in 1776 he came, in company with David Williams and Jas. Parberry, and they assisted Jas. Parberry build cabin.
January Court, 1804
Deposition of Michael Cassady to establish land of Henry Cox, deposeth: in 1784 he camped with Joshua Bennett. John McIntire and Thos. Jones depose in same instrument.
Wm. Bell and John Bell, infant orphans over 14 yrs., chose Jno. Shawhan gdn. Surety, Wm. Patton.
September Court, 1804
On motion of Jas. Gess and Jno. True, ordered that commrs. divide tract in Bourbon, part of estate of Jno. Gess, deed., among his hrs., to wit: Jno. Gess, Jas. Gess, Nancy Gess, Betsey Cocker, Sally Gess: and John True, who intermarried with Jemima Gess and also Thos. Gess, Wm. Gess, Susannah Gess and Polly Gess, last four infant hrs. of Jno. Gess, deed., of whom Sarah Gess is gdn.
October Court, 1804
Deposition of Jno. McIntire to establish land of Thos. Swearingen entry of 1000 acres made in 1782, deposeth: he lived at Strode's Station in yr. 1780 at which time he became acquainted with Plum Lick. Isaac Clinkenbeard states Plum Lick was place of notoriety to hunters from Strode's, he knew it in 1780, trace led from Station to Plum Lick. Jno. Donaldson deposeth: was familiar with place in 1782.
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November Court, 1804
Commrs. to allot to Frances Branham, late Frances Sanford, widow of Reubin Sanford, decd., her dower in decedant's estate.
Jane Sanford, infant orphan of Reubin Sanford, chose Wm. B. Branham, gdn. Surety, Jno. M. Hutchinson. Note: Reubin Sanford d. Albemarle Co., Va.
Agnes Mahan, infant orphan of John Mahan, decd., chose Chas. Smith gdn. Nathan Smith, surety. John Mahan, infant orphan of same, chose Chas. Smith gdn. Surety, Soloman Hoggins.
December Court, 1804
Deposition of John Martin, aged 61 yrs., to establish James Wright's Military survey, deposeth: in yr. 1775, he having settled near the plantation where "Col. James Garrard now lives," travelled the old Buffalo road near a spring where "James Wright now lives," and discovered a camp had been made, later in 1775 Jno,. Floyd told him he had made a Military survey at the place for one Huggard (Haggard) and others, etc.
Deposition of James Ruddell, aged between 46 and 47 yrs., to establish Isaac Ruddell's preemption, states: in yr. 1783 a certain Thos. Allen, surveyor for Fayette Co., with Joseph Love and Geo. Ruddell, came to make entry of Isaac Ruddell's settlement on Flat Run.
January Court, 1805
Administration of estate of Jno. Jacobs granted Anne Jacobs, widow, and Jackey Hite. Sureties, Geo. Hughes, Jno. Mulherrin.
Deposition of Isaac Ruddell, aged 46 yrs., to establish land of Ephraim Gaither's 2049 acre survey, states he lived at Strode's Station from 1780 to 1785, and was well acquainted with salt spring trace, leading from Boonesborough to lower Blue Licks. Wm. Clinkenbeard, aged 43, deposeth in same, and states he lived at Strode's Station from 1781 to 1784. Joshua Stamper, aged 51, deposeth in same, and states he resided at Strode's Station from 1780 to 1784. Benedict Couchman, aged 49 yrs., in same states he lived at Strode's Station 1780 to 1785. Edward Wilson, aged 66 yrs., states in same, that prior to 1783 he had in his possession several Va. Land Treasury Warrants and had Benedict Coachman assist him in locating said land; he made beginning of Gaither's entry, entered surveys for Peter Henry, Moses Hunter, Duvall Keeves, Anthony Noble, one Byars, Chas. Bryan and David Campbell. He had interest in these but sold to John Wilson, Jesse Enlaw and Geo. Bathe and part of Noble's to Stephen Peyton.
March Court, 1805
John Todd, Sr., apptd. gdn. to Edward Todd, Jane Todd, Polly Todd, to attend to division of tract of Edward Todd, decd., located on Silas Creek.
Administration of estate of Frederick Tarr granted Jno. Gass, Jas. Alexander and Joseph Patton, Surety, Jas. Gass.
Wm. B. Branham apptd. gdn. of Willoughby Sanford and Lucinda Sanford, infant orphans of Reubin Sanford, decd. Surety, Thos. Stark.
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April Court, 1805
Wm. D. Jackson apptd. gdn. of Catherine, Samuel, David and Rachel Brown, infant orphans of James Brown, decd. Sureties, David Irvine, Jno. Porter.
Wm. Routt, Jr., apptd. gdn. to Nancy and Thos. Woodyard, infant orphans of Henry Woodyard, decd. Wm. Routt, Sr., surety.
ORDER BOOK A, PAGE 372
The Sheriff, administrator of sundry estates-men who were killed in the "late campaign."
February Court, 1791:
DEPOSITION BOOK A
(Old book found in the basement of the Bourbon County Court House, by Julia S. Ardery, and placed in office of County Clerk.)
Nov. 25, 1816
Deposition of Wm. Steele, taken at home of Jno Nesbitt, north side Hinkson Creek, to establish entry of 400 a and preemption of 1000 a. entered by Wm. Nesbit, states he, deponent, came to Ky. 1775 in co. with Wm. Nesbitt, Joseph Houston and others to the matter of about fourteen, at lower Blue Licks his Co. was joined by John Hinkson, John Martin and others who had just come into Ky. That each company sent our parties to explore, and on their return whole co. as well as that of Hinkston and others traveled along the buffalo trace now called Limestone, passing by Millersburg to Lexington until they came to the buffalo road now called Hinkston's trace, turned from Limestone road, that Hinkston's co. took Hinkston's trace and advanced to what is now called Hinkston's Station, that co. in which deponent was, entered Limestone trace until they came to buffalo trail, since called Ruddell's road, encamped on Miller's Run, that co. selected spots for improving and drew lots, deponent, drew place on which he has since lived, and Wm. Nesbit improved on the place this day shown, that deponent in said yr. of 1775 assisted Wm. Nesbit in making his improvement, that co. of deponant was visited by co. from Hinkson's Station in 1775, after improvements were made; that John Martin, who established Martin's Station, was one of Hinkson's co. Martin's Station was about seven or eight miles from Wm. Nesbit's improvement, and Hinkson's Station about same distance. Deponent resided in Penn. in 1779 and in 1780 came to Ky., was at Martin's and Ruddle's Stations in 1780, that John Martin and John Haggin knew of improvement in 1779 or 1780, and he believes the following of Hinkson's co. knew of Nesbit's improvement 1775 and upwards to 1780: P. Logan, Richard Clark, Joseph Cowper, Joseph Houston and Jno. Miller.
Deposition of Henry Thompson states he came to Ky. 1775 in company with Wm. Nesbit, Wm. Steele, Wm. McClintock, Jos. Houston and others to the number of abt. fourteen, that John Hinkson, John Martin, John Haggin and others to the number of abt. fourteen joined his company at Blue Licks, deponent left this country 1775 and did not return until 1784. Question by F. Marshall for self and those claiming under claim of Patty Harris, late Patty Wethers: "Did you not know where improvement was in 1775 or '76?" Deponent states he only heard of it, that the co. divided into companies of three or four persons, that Wm. Steele, Houston and, he believes, Wm. Flennand, Richard Clark improved with Nesbit in 1775, and he heard Wm. Craig, Wm. Houston and Robert Thompson say they worked with Nesbit 1776, heard Nesbit say he intended improving on Thompson's run for his brother, that Nesbit came abt. harvest 1776 to Penn. from Ky., that Wm. Steele made improvement 1775.
Deposition of Wm. McClintock, Nov. 27, 1816, states he came to Ky. 1775, in co. with Wm. Steele, Jos. Houston, Wm. Nesbit and others; he was not in Ky. from 1775 to 1784.
Deposition of David Marshall, Nov. 27, 1816, states he came to Ky. 1783 to Lexington, and came with one James Powers to this part of the country and explored improvements of Wm. Steele and Wm. Nesbit; he understood said Powers was in Ky. 1780 and from Powers and others in neighborhood of said Powers was in old settlement.
Deposition of Wm. Steele, Nov. 29, 1816, states he, in company with Wm. Smith, made a survey of land for Nesbit.
Deposition of Robert Nesbit states he was with Wm. Steele, etc.
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Depositions taken to establish Thos. Gist's Military Survey, March 13, 1817
Thos. Rogers, aged abt. 62, settled where he now lives, in Bourbon Co., 1788 or '89, some few yrs. subsequent several men came in search of Gist's survey-John Loverens deposed regarding same. John Frakes, aged abt. 40 yrs., states he settled on Stoner's fork in Bourbon Co., abt. 23 yrs. since. Alexander Barnett, aged 61 yrs., states abt. the yr. 1789 he settled where he resides.
Depositions taken Feb. 8, 1819
To be read in suit in chancery where Humphrey Marshall and others and formerly Thos. Weathers and wife are complts. and hrs, of Samuel Nesbit and others are deftds. Deposition of John Byrd states he came to Ky. in fall of 1779, settled at Ruddle's Station and remained in Station until June 1780; that in Feb., 1780, he went from said station in company with Isaac Ruddle and Wm. Marshall and came to a cabin and remained all night; that Ruddle had a warrant to lay on some land for the father of the deponant, and Ruddle said the cabin was Samuel Nesbit's improvement, and after he returned to the station James Ruddle and others knew of this improvement.
Depositions taken Apr. 15, 16, 1819
To establish preemption of John Miller on Hinkstons Creek. Cave Johnston, at home of Robt. E. Miller at Millersburg, states he was deputy surveyor of Fayette Co. and made John Miller's original survey in 1783. Deposition of Jas. Feryman in same. Deposition of Wm. Miller states in April, 1775, he, in company with abt. four men, came to Ky., up Licking to lower Blue Licks and traversed the county to find suitable place to improve, that John Miller, Wm. Steele, Wm. McClintock, Alexander Pollock and others composed the company, that John Miller, Alexander Pollock, John Stear and himself built John Miller's improvement in 1775, and after all the company had improved they went back to Penn., same year, and in 1776 he, John Miller and Alexander Pollock and some others returned to Ky. Further states that when he and his co. landed at lower Blue Licks 1775 they met John Hinkston and his co. of abt. fifteen, that John Martin and Jas. Cooper were of Hinkston's co., that in 1776 John Miller and Alexander Pollock went to John Cooper's, who was another of Hinkston's co., and bought corn which he had raised in 1775. Wm. Steele states in 1775 he and about eight of his co. traveled toward Ky. River and met one David McGee from Boonesborough. Wm. McClintock deposeth he returned to Penn. 1775 and did not come back with others of said co., and not until 1784. Jas. McMillan deposeth he came to Boonesborough March, 1776, his brothers, John and Robert, came to Ky. 1775, he heard Simon Kenton, John Fleming and Jonathan McMillan and one Cooper speak of Miller's improvement, that Wm. McClelland, Wm. Miller and Samuel Nesbit had improved about a mile or mile and quarter from Millersburg.
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Depositions taken Apr. 23, 1819
To establish Wm. McClelland's land on waters of Hinkston. Col. Cave Johnson deposeth at the home of Elisha McClelland, that he surveyed said settlement in 1783. Deposition of Henry Swift in same. Deposition of Wm. Miller states he came to Ky. with seven or eight others in 1775 and in 1776 he and his brother, John and Jas. McGran made improvement for Wm. McClellan. Deposition of Caleb Masterson states he came to Ky. 1779 to Lexington and Bryan's Station and in 1780, he, with others, came from Bryan's Station to lower Blue Licks.
Feb. 28, 1823
Deposition of Charles Smith, now of Christian Co., formerly of Bourbon, taken at Wm. Simpson's Tavern, Bourbon Co., to establish land patented in name of Charles Smith, 3500 a., on Silas run, deposeth he surveyed tract for his father, Charles Smith, decd., in 1785.
SUITS IN CHANCERY--BOURBON COUNTY
(Records filed in book found in basement of Bourbon County Court House by Julia S. Ardery).
Depositions taken in Chancery Suit
To settle disputes between Thos. Respess, John Haggin and John Breckenridge, complainants, vs. Thos. McClanahan, defendant, filed Oct., 1799. Deposition of James Brown, of full age, deposeth: he has been acquainted with Cooper's Run since Dec., 1784, and branch on which he lives has been known as West fork. Henry Wilson, Jr., deposeth: he has been acquainted with said run since fall of '80, having traveled down said run with Capt. Chas. Gatliff and co. to Martin's and Ruddle's Stations after they were taken by Col. Byrd and the savages. Thos. Herndon deposeth: he was acquainted with said fork since 1783. Jas. Garrard deposeth in same, also Patrick Jordan and Thos. Whitledge. Geo. Finley deposeth: he saw Mary Cooper, widow of James Cooper, who was killed by the Indians in Ky., in the State of Penn., with her child, David Cooper, in 1776, and continued there in Penn. until 1785 when they moved to Ky. Zachariah Benson and Lewis Marshall, Joseph Case, John Morris depose in same. Augustine Eastin states in 1783 Jas. Forbush was pilot for himself and others to survey lands, that he understood said Forbush had settled in this country 1776, and believes he was with the first settlers at Bryant's Station. David Cooper, 28 yrs. of age next July, states in the summer of '82 he was hunting on Cooper's Run in company with Joshua Mounce and came to a spring where he believes Mr. Elkin (Samuel) now lives, and he told deponant that was the head of the N. fork of that run that was named for his father, James Cooper.
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November, 1803
Thos. McClanahan files bill for review of decree. Lawrence Harrison deposeth: in yr. 1770, in company with Col. Wm. Lynn, in traveling from, Limestone to falls of Ohio, after crossing Hinkston, they fell upon waters of Cooper's Run, and that that fork on which they were runs through the plantation of Thos. Manihon (?), Jr., and where Thos. Strother formerly lived. Wm. Whitesell deposeth: in yr. 1779 he was first acquainted with Cooper's Run in traveling from Boonesborough to Ruddle's old Station. John Conway deposeth: he knew Coopers run 1780, that he was told of said run by Thos. Gilbert, Jas. McBride, Thos. Stephenson, who were there before, and states at that time he lived at Bryant's Station. Abijah Woods deposeth: in yr. 1776 he lived at McGee's Station and that he got information regarding Cooper's Run from John Townsend and others, then moved to Bryant's Station and there lived four or five years, and frequently traveled the trace that led from Bryant's Station to Martin's and Ruddle's Station, passing near where Mr. Strother "now lives." Deposition taken Aug. 13, 1804. John Ficklin states he became acquainted with Cooper's Run 1781 or '82, that he lived at Bryant's Station; at that time; deposition taken Aug., 1804. Jacob Stucker knew Cooper's Run 1781 or '82, when he lived at Bryant's Station; deposition taken Aug., 1804. Wm. Grant, Sr., states he knew Cooper's Run 1779, 1780, and 1781, he moved away after 1781 and did not return until 1787; deposition taken Nov. 18, 1803. John Grant states he became acquainted with Cooper's Run, 1780, which "now runs through place of Larkin and Willis Field"; taken Nov. 18, 1804. John Daugherty states he first knew Cooper's Run 1779; that be, in company with Wm. Whitsell, Samuel Porter and Geo. Lovelace (Lovelance) and Samuel VanHook, was hunting and encamped first night above Grant's improvement; taken Feb. 9, 1804.
RANDOM NOTES FROM SUITS FILED IN OFFICE OF CIRCUIT CLERK
Thos. Jones, Sr., vs. Joseph Kirkpatrick, July 2, 1811, Box 207
Alexander Mitchell departed this life leaving Joseph Kirkpatrick and Kisiah, late Kisiah Mitchell, Isaac Orchard and Marjorie (alias Marget) his wife, Joseph Mitchell, Jr., John Mitchell, Hannah Mitchell his heirs at law.
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Adair-Wigginton Suit, Box 585-1823
Papers filed in suit: Deposition of Robert Nesbit states he came to Ky. in the spring of 1785 and that John Cook, Sr., lived where his son Isaac Cook "now lives on Flat Run." Henry Timberlake states he came to Ky., 1790 with his father's family. George Redmon's will filed, named brother-in-law, Wm. Bruce; wife, Nancy; sons, Thos., Chas., George, Wm.; daus., Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret, Sarah and John. Extrs.: wife and bro., Wm. Redmon. Written Dec. 31, 1789. Probated Nov. 1790. (Note: From will it seems his wife had daughters of their own). Robert McClelland came to place whereon his brother, Elisha McClelland "now lives" with his father in 1784. Robert Champ's deposition. Benjamin Forsythe's will. Deposition of Mary Timberlake, aged 71 yrs., states that her husband, Richard Timberlake, decd., was half-brother of Benjamin Forsythe and that in 1790 her husband removed his family from Hanover County to Ky.
Patty Harris vs. Pollock, Box 490
In this suit some of the depositions were taken 1805, others in Clark Co., 1811. Joseph McGuer states he came to Ky., 1779. Leonard K. Bradley came 1783. Joseph Procter aged 55 yrs. to Ky., 1778. Nathaniel Bullock came to Ky., 1777, had been captured by the Indians at Blue Licks, 1778, his age abt. 51 yrs. Wm. Suddeth to Ky., 1783 and stopped at McGee's and Strode's Stations. Stephen Boyle to Ky., 1779, settled at Strode's Station, 1780. Jesse Coffee to Ky., 1781, settled at Boonsborough. James Morgan of Farquier Co., Va., surveyor, makes statement. David Linch to Ky., 1779. Wm. Clinkenbeard aged abt. 44 yrs., to Ky., 1779, was at Strode's Station. Roger Clements, (Montgomery Co.), to Ky., 1781, was at McGee's Station. Oswell Townsin to Ky., 1775, settled at Boonsborough. Joseph Berry to Ky., 1782. James Duncan aged 55 yrs. (deposition taken 1805) came to Ky., 1779, was at Boonesborough, returned to old settlement same year and came out to Ky., again in the fall of that yr. and assisted Benedict Couchman and his brother to build the first house at Strode's Station, which was on a fork. That he was to and from Va. several times and when in Ky. he generally resided at Strode's Station, that he moved his family to Ky. in the spring of 1784. Benedict Couchman aged 49 yrs. (1805), came to Ky., 1779. Wm. Cradlebough came to Ky., 1776 and lived with Daniel Boone. James Berry came to Ky., 1779. Benjamin Dunaway to Ky., 1779 and settled at Boonesborough: Zacheriah Easton, deposition. Aquilla White to Ky., 1779, settled at Boonesborough. Frederick Couchman to Ky., 1779, settled at Boonesborough and was at Strode's. Jas. Sodowsky to Ky., 1779. Nicholas Proctor aged 53, (1811), to Ky., 1788, was at Boonesborough and at Strode's. Joshua Stamper aged 58 yrs. (1811), was at Strodes, 1779-1784. Charles Morgan, deposition. Deed filed in suit, 1813, Richard Ratcliff of Fairfax Co., Va., to Humphrey Marshall. Isaac Halbert and Elizabeth mentioned.
Thomas Hrs. vs. Smith Hrs
Weathers Smith departed this life intestate, leaving Hardage Smith, James W. Smith, Gen. A. Smith, Chas. A. Smith, Lydia Smith, Susanna Rogers, late widow of Chas. Rogers, deed., and Margaret Thomas, late Smith, widow of Benj. Thomas, decd., his chdn. and hrs. at law, some of whom hold the legal title to said land as hrs. at law, of same by voluntary conveyance and each of said hrs. refuse to convey orators: Benj. Franklin Thomas, Geo. Washington Thomas, devisees of Benj. Thomas, deed., infts. under 21 yrs. by Jas. French their gdn. and Nathaniel Cotton. Benj. Thomas departed this life about Feb. 1813, leaving will in Montgomery Co., when he divided said land to orators, Dated May 24, 1814.
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Isham Talbott vs Geo. Givens' Hrs.
Alexander Givens, Matthew Givens, Samuel Givens, Jane Givens, Francis Gray and Lettice Gray, his wife, late Givens, hrs. of Geo. Givens, decd., Benj. Hendricks, Robt. Cummings and Samuel McMillan claim title of land claimed by your orator, Isham Talbott. Dated Dec. 29, 1815.
Samuel Givens Hrs. vs. Jas. Eubank, Box 479, Dec. 3, 1816
Samuel Lamme and Samuel Givens sold to Jas. Eubank a tract in Washington Co., Ky., on waters of Panther's Creek. Hrs. listed in suit under date of Nov. 9, 1819: Wm. Craig and Margaret, his wife, late Givens; John Givens; James Givens; George Givens, Pasty Givens; Isabella, Elizabeth Ann and Jane Givens, four last being infants under 21 yrs., by Jas. Givens, their gdn., hrs. of Samuel Givens. decd.
Bourbon County Justices for use of Hrs. of Joseph Riley vs. Wm. McCann, Admr. for Debt, Box 120
Hrs. listed: John Riley, Win. Riley, John Brown and Euphan, his wife. Aug. 18, 1801.
James Dupuy vs. Samuel Henderson and Others, Box 120
Peter Small deposeth regarding traces-Question: "In 1780 were you not informed that the trace called Harrod's trace was the oldest trace?" Answer: "In the year 1780 after returning from Clarke's Campaign, a number of us started from Boon's Station to Lower Blue Licks to make salt and directed by Col. Boone to go to Harrod's Lick Trace, which we did, and with difficulty found it, returned home by McMillan's Trace which we found much the plainest at that time. James Dupue, Dec .18, 1782-Entered 1000 acres on a Treasury Warrant then in Fayette, now Bourbon, orator states that Samuel Henderson, assign. of Abraham Mitchell on Dec. 27, 1779, offered a certificate for 400 acres and a preemption of 1000 acres from the Commrs. who sat in Western country to adjust the titles, etc. Deposition of Edward Bradley taken at house of Andrew Friend, Sept. 8, 1801, states he was well acquainted with John Pleabe and Stalver in yr. 1782, used to hunt with him. Deposition of John McGuire, aged 35 yrs., Sept. 8, 1801. Deposition of Samuel Boone, Jr., aged 45 yrs., states he has been in this county since 1799. Dated Sept. 8, 1801. Deposition of John Pleakand Stalver, Jr.-In the year 1779-80, he marked a honey locust tree at the spring, and in spring of 1782, he, in company with Jas. Kill and Edmond Thompkins, came to the spring and in the fall he made entry for James Dupuy for 1000 acres. Dated May 4, 1801. Ambrose Coffee makes deposition regarding his acquaintance with John Pleakand Stalver, known him since 1778, and believes in his integrity. Deposition of Nicholas Anderson-Same as above, known him for 23 years. Edward Williams states he has known him since 1779 and known him to be a punctual man of unblemished character, lived in his neighborhood, etc. John Hayser-Same as above, known him since 1779. Jesse Coper-Same as above, known him since 1776.
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John Archer vs. Archer Matthews, Box 120, Feb.-Apr., 1803
John Archer was deputy sheriff under Jas. Henderson, now deed., then sheriff of Greenbrier Co., Va., in 1778-79, was in Ky., 1779. PAL Lettice Matthews who intermarried with Joseph D. Kyser, admr. and Thos. and Jno. Stuart, Admrs. of estate of Archer Matthews, deed., and John Anderson vs. John Archer, deputy sheriff of Jas. Henderson.
Markham vs. Wm. L. Todd, Dec. 6, 1822
Amended bill showing Richard Robinet, Joseph Robinet, Joseph Hume and Sarah, late Robinet, only chdn. and hrs. of Joseph Robinet, decd.
Thomas McClanahan Hrs. vs. Admr., Filed May 9, 1834-Bill in Chancery, Box 732
James McClanahan, John McClanahan, Braxton W. Chamblin and wife, Margaret, late McClanahan, Lucy Ann McClanahan, an inft. under 21, by gdn., said Braxton W. Chamblin, Thomas McClanahan and Newman McClanahan, infts. under 21, by gdn., Huball Foster, who show that they together with Elizabeth Foster, late Elizabeth McClanahan, now intermarried with Hubbell Foster, are hrs. and chdn. of Thomas McClanahan, decd., who departed this life in the month of June or July in 1833, possession of slaves and personal estate. Said Hubbell Foster appointed administrator.
Ambrose Young
States four or five yrs. before his father's death he heard him express some uneasiness about his grandchildren, viz: John Charles and Polly Proctor. Deposition of Walter Cave states sometime in yr. 1786 he was going to Va., that pursuant to his departure, Mr. Young informed him he was desirous of his son-in-law, Hezekiah Proctor coming to this country, first because he was anxious about his daughter and second, that Proctor would be an advantage to the neighborhood.
Benj. Bedford vs. Thos. Stark, Box 423
Rubin Rankins states he has known one-eyed John Taylor since yr. 1784, said Taylor lived at Boonesboro mostly in yr. 1784, but in 1785 at Col. John Holders. Deposition of David Jameson, aged 56, taken May, 1813. Deposition of Archibald McNabb, Sr., aged 75, May 10, 1813. Deposition of Josiah McDowell, aged abt. 60, May 10, 1813. Deposition of Jas. Kenney, aged abt. 60, May 10, 1813. Deposition of Moses Thomas who states he resided at Boonesboro in 1779, Strode's Station, winter of 1779 and spring of 1780, taken 1812. Deposition of Jas. Kenney taken 1809, states his residence from 19th day April until June 1776 was at Boonesboro. Samuel J. Dowson, deposition taken 1813, states he is 37 yrs. old. Isaac Clinkenbeard states he came to Ky., 1779, in fall. Chas. Scott, Secty to Gov., signs Treas. Warrant to Thos. Stark. Deposition of Enock Smith, Montgomery Co., was at Boonesboro, states there were about a dozen, families at Boonesboro and about 15 or 20 hunters.
Ephriam H. McConnell vs. John Masoner, Box 949
Petition of Fanny Mason, Win. P. Stone and Chas. F. Spencer to Judge of Bourbon Circuit Court, would show that Fanny Mason has been appointed gdn. of Richard E. Mason, Elizabeth Simpson and Mary H. Spencer, late Mason, intermarried with the co-petitioner, Chas. F. Spencer, who are still infts. under 21 yrs., that Wm. P. Stone has been appointed gdn. of Lewis G. Stone, an inft. under 21 yrs.
McMillen vs. Woodruff, Bill dated Dec. 6,1838, Box 989
Wm. Brown's will mentions farm purchased of Jesse Huddleston for son, James, for which deed was given; dau., Ruth Anne Smith and husband, James D. Smith, land beginning at Indian Creek Bridge to Ruddle's old dam; to dau., Mary Wilson and son-in-law, Barton S. Wilson, have conveyed brick and log homes in Cynthiana; son, Win., property in Cynthiana; to other chdn., (not named) land in Ky. and Ill., near 7000 a.; wife, a farm either in Ky. or Ill. Wts.: Thos. W. Buckner, Mat. Stacy: Codicil: reserve out of Ill. land for each of uneducated chdn., viz: Elisha, Rebecca, Eliza, Loyd and Harriett Sarah, when of age, they to be educated. Recorded Morgan Co., Ill. At special term, 28 Oct., 1833, Matthew Stacy and Thos. W. Buckner appeared and proved will. Extrs.: wife, Harriett Brown and Wm. Brown, Jr., sign; recorded in Harrison Co., Ky., July 14, 1840. Deed from Barton S. Wilson and wife, Mary of Cooper Co., Mo., to Wm. Brown, Jr., Extr. of Wm. Brown, decd. of Harrison Co., Ky., Oct. 15, 1839. Deed from John Graham and Elizabeth, heirs of Jared Graham, decd. and Hannah Graham, widow of Jared Graham, to Wm. Brown, lot in Cynthiana, March 13, 1816. Deed dated Aug. 13, 1835, Barton S. Wilson and wife, Mary, of Morgan Co., Ill., to Wm. Brown, Extr. of Wm. Brown. Deposition of Nathaniel Campbell taken in Cynthiana, July 10, 1840, deposeth, he has resided in Cynthian since 1802 or 1803, that Hannah Graham was the widow of Jard Graham and as far back as 1802, she lived in house on ground now occupied by A. F. McMillan, that she had two chdn., John and Elizabeth, etc. Thomas Rankin deposeth in same that he has lived in Cynthiana for more than forty years.
Richard Graves Hrs. vs. Wm. Phillips Hrs., Filed Aug. 31, 1811, Box 315
David Graves, Robt. Graves, Rice Graves, Thos. Graves, John Graves, Sally Graves and Polly Graves, last three infts. under 21 yrs. by David Graves, hrs. of Richard Graves, decd., would show their father died intestate, leaving above hrs. During lifetime he purchased of Wm. Phillips of Louisa Co., Va., 300 acres and Phillips executed bond Mar. 3, 1787, which called for land in Fayette (now Bourbon) as to part in Scott on N. Fork Elkhorn, it being part of patent of 1000 a. dated 1786. Altho their father tried to obtain survey and obtain spot he never did during his life. Said Phillips resided in Va., never executed deed, that the whole tract is covered by prior claims, said Phillips has departed this life, leaving the following chdn., Wm. B. Phillips, Elizabeth Phillips, Cathrine Phillips, Susannah Phillips, Lucy Anderson, late Phillips, who married Francis Anderson and although heirs are over 21 yrs. of age, they refuse to convey.
Ford vs. Porter's Hrs., Box 806, Filed Apr. 1813
Wm. Ford complains of J. L, Hickman, admr. of John Porter, decd., and Lewellen, Lucretia, John and Austin Porter, inft. hrs. of John Porter, decd.
Josiah Ashurst Hrs. vs. Josiah Ashurst Hrs., Suit in Chancery, Box 744, Oct. 9, 1820
Thomas Jones and wife, Patsy, Wm. Jones and wife, Nancy, Sanford Gorham and wife, Polly, Robert Ashurst, John Ashurst, Paulina Ashurst, an inft. under 21 with Washington Kennedy her gdn., Wm. and Rebecca Ashurst, infts. under 21 with Robt. Ashurst gdn. Would show that Josiah Ashurst their ancestor, departed this life intestate, possessed of real estate and slaves and personal property. That oratrix, Polly, Nancy, Polly, Paulina and Rebecca and orators Robt., John and Wm., together with Josiah Ashurst and Elizabeth are the only chdn of said Josiah Ashurst, decd. Patsy in. Thos. Jones and Nancy m. Wm. Jones and oratrix, Polly m. Sanford Gorham. In division Paulina shown to be wife of Preston Griffing.
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Ardery vs. Samuel Nesbit's Hrs., Box 696 Hrs. List
Elizabeth, who m. Samuel McConnell, Rachel, single, Win. Nesbit, decd., left 2 chdn., Samuel and Elizabeth, both under 21 yrs.
Uriah Humble's Hrs. vs. Uriah Humble's Hrs., Box 809, Petition to Divide Property. Bill Filed Oct. 19, 1833
Orator Jas. H. Humble and oratrix. Elizabeth and Catherine Humble would show their ancestor, Uriah Humble, lately departed this life possessed of 230 a. located in Harrison and Bourbon Cos., also negroes and property descended to chdn. who are besides orator and oratrix, Conrod Humble, Sophia Cummings who married Elijah Cummins, Mary Frye who married John Frye, Margaret Humble, inft. under 21 yrs. and Elizabeth, Jane, Chas., Uriah, Thos., Sarah, Jas., Hiram, and Wm. Rankins, chdn. of Delilah Rankins, formerly Delilah Humble, said hrs. being nonresidents.
Henza Darnall's Hrs. Bill Filed for Sale of Property, May 22, 1832; Box 806
Elizabeth Darnall would show that on Aug. 13, 1824, Henza Darnell departed this life, leaving oratrix his widow and Fielding, Harvy, John, Mary, Thos. and Henzy Darnall, his chdn. and hrs. at law, possessed of land in Bourbon to which he had title by deed from Thos. Darnall.
Jas. Whaley's Hrs. vs. George Northcutt and Wife, May Court, 1828, Box 808
Answer of Elinor Nesbit, late Whaley, Daniel Talbot and wife, Ann, late Whaley, Elijah Hayden and Delila, late Whaley, Harriet Night, late Whaley, Barbara Whaley, to bill in Chancery by Geo. Northcutt and wife, Elizabeth, late Whaley. That Elizabeth is the child of Jas. Whaley, decd., and all these defdts. except Eleanor Nesbit are remaining chdn. and as to said Eleanor she is the widow of Jas. Whaley, since his death has married Geo. Northcutt and moved to Mo., where he died leaving her a widow, she having taken out letters of administration upon his estate in Ralls Co., Mo., etc.
Robt. Palmer for Joseph Palmer's Hrs., Box 806, Petition for Sale of Land, Bill Filed May 8, 1834
Would show that complainants, Robt. Palmer, Jr., Catherine Palmer, Wm. Palmer and Elizabeth Palmer, infts. under 21 yrs. by Robt. Palmer, Sr., their next friend, are the Chdn. of Joseph Palmer, Jr., decd., that their grandfather, Joseph Palmer, Sr., died intestate, that by his death there descended to them land located in Clark Co., Ky.
Jas. Duncan vs. Joseph Duncan's Hrs., Box 312, May, 1809
Representatives of Matthew Duncan: Jas. Duncan, Joseph Duncan, John Smith Duncan, Polly M. Duncan and Thos. A. Duncan, inft. hrs. of Joseph Duncan, decd., by Ann Duncan, their mother, sheweth that Mathew Duncan, grandfather, intermarried with their grandmother, Sarah Duncan, and had the following chdn.: Seth Duncan, Sarah Bell, Jane Wilson, Jas. Duncan, Joseph Duncan, and the orators are chdn. of Joseph Duncan, that said Mathew departed this life, leaving said Sarah, who departed this life intestate, leaving her property in the hands of Seth Duncan and Thos. Duncan (since decd. without issue), and said James Duncan, defdt. to this bill, took upon himself administration of her estate. Deposition of Sarah Bell taken at the house of Thos. Dickenson at Glasgow, Barren Co., Ky., to be read as evidence in suit wherein Jas. Duncan and others are defdts. and Labon Ship and hrs. of Joseph Duncan, decd., by Ann Moore, their gdn. are Pltfs., deposeth. Before she moved from Berkeley Co., Va., to Western country, her husband, Wm. Bell, gave a note to her mother, Sarah Duncan, that Wm. Bell died in Martinsburgh, Va., in yr. '94 and that she was supported by her step-son, Wm. Bell as long as she remained in Va. Deposition of Mary M. Laughlin taken in Franklin Co., Pa., deposeth she went to house of Capt. Seth Duncan in Pendleton Co., Ky., about 6 days before death of Sarah Duncan.
From "Kentucky Pioneers and Court Records" by Mrs. Harry Kennett McAdams, Keystone Printery, Lexington, Ky., 1929, pp. 11-12.
BOURBON COUNTY RECORDS
(Donated by Mrs. B. F. Buckley, Lexington, Ky.)
ABSTRACT OF COURT ORDER
JACOB LEER-Power of Attorney to Jacob Leer, from Ann, widow of Henry Leer, and other heirs:
"To all to whom these presents shall come we, Aaron Smedley and Rebecca, his wife, David Lear, Abraham Lear, John Lear, Mary Lear and Anne Lear, widow, children and kins of Henry Lear, deceased, all of the county of Bourbon and State of Kentucky, send greeting: Whereas the said Henry Lear in his lifetime was sized and possesed of one lot in the town of Liberty in the state of Maryland, on Main St., with sundry valuable improvements thereon and whereas: the said Henry departed this life intestate, leaving the above named Anne Lear, his widow, and Rebecca who has intermarried with Aaron Smedley, David Lear, Abraham Lear, John Lear and Mary Lear, his children and kins and representatives. Now know ye by the presents that we the said Aaron Smedley and Rebecca his wife, David Lear, Abraham Lear, John Lear, Mary Lear and Ann Lear, have this day for good and valuable considerations is hereunto moving, made, ordained constituted and appointed Jacob Lear, of the aforesid County of Bourbon and State of Kentucky, our true and lawful attorney. for us and in our names to make sale of the aforesaid lot of ground with the improvements thereon and every advantage thereunto pertaining to such person or persons and for such price or sum of money * * * our said attorney * * * per * * * such sale in our names to make and execute * * * deed or deeds of conveyance with such clauses of warranty therein contained as shall be deemed proper for the absolute conveyance thereof and of every part thereof to such purchaser or purchasers, his or their kins or assigns, Hereby ratifying for valid whatsoever, said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be, the premises by virtue of these presents as; we were personally present and done the same.
In witness thereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals, this 25th day of August one thousand eight hundred and two."
Bourbon County Act:
Before the subscriber, a justice of the peace, for the county aforesaid, personally came Benjamin Williams a subscribing witness to the annexed letter of attorney and being duly sworn upon the holy Evangelists of Almighty God, did dispose and say, that Abraham Lear, David Lear, Ann Lear, Mary Lear did severally in his presence acknowledge the said letter of attorney to Jacob Lear to be their act and deed.
Given under my hand this 25th day of August, 1802.
THOMAS HUGHES (Seal)
Kentucky Act:
"I, Thomas Arnold, clerk of the County Court of Bourbon, do certify that Thomas Hughes, Gent, whose signature is annexed to the certificate of probate of the within letter of attorney, was at the time thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that to such certificates and official acts, full faith and credit is due and ought to be had and given as well in courts of justice thereout.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my * * and affixed the seal of my office, this 25th day of August, eighteen hundred and two."
THOMAS ARNOLD.