Worcester County Genealogy Records

Genealogy
Worcester County, Maryland Orphans Court Records
Prepared by Suzanne B. Hurley for the Ocean City Museum Society

RANDOM NOTES FROM THE ORPHAN'S COURT, WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND, BEGINNING FEBRUARY COURT 1806 THROUGH AUGUST 1810.
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FEBRUARY COURT 1806

1. Anne Bell named guardian to Mary Bell orphan of James Bell.

2. Rebecca Watson named guardian to West Watson orphan of John Watson.

3. Nehemiah Blades guardian to Patsy Melvin revoked and that James Davis be appointed guardian. Patsy Melvin orphan of (unreadable) Melvin.

4. Stephen Chaille guardian to Moses Payne orphan of Joseph Payne.

5. That if Anne Bennett wife of the above bounder William Bennett guardian to Jesse Waters orphan of Jesse Waters shall faithfully account with the Orphan's Court...

6. Application by McKennsey Porter to have Thomas Purnell orphan of Isaac Purnell, fifteen years old on the 28th day of June Court last, until the age of 21 years. To be taught the art and mystery of a boot and shoe maker. To read and write and cipher to the rule of three.

7. Application by Isaac Knox to have Jesse Justice orphan of Solomon Justice, supposed to be seven and a half years old until he arrives at the age of 21 years. To teach him the business and occupation of a farmer. To read, write and cipher to the rule of three.

8. To examine the real estate of Littleton and John Richards minors in the case of Polly Richards and to estimate the annual value of the same including slaves, _______, beast, stock and utensils thereon belonging to the orphans. You are also to set down in writing what dwelling houses, out houses, orchards, gardens, meadows, enclosures and those improvements due on the land and the condition thereof and what proportion of the said land is in your estimation in woods and in what amount ________ shall have executed, this trust you are to make known to the said court by your return fairly and decently made under your hands and seal on or before the 1st Tuesday of December next and answer to this commission. Signed Littleton Robbins, Esquire, Chief Justice of the said court this 16th day of July 1805.

Report...and do report as follows that we found one frame dwelling house 20 by 17 1/2 with the under floor laid down in brick _____ ________ one log kitchen fifteen feet square _______ roof ___ ________ ______ floor and 662 panels of fence and about eight logs to the panel with out slats, 30 small apple trees and 180 small peach trees, the land containing by estimation 40 acres, 30 of which we believe to be in woods and we believe the value is worth 6 pounds a year. 28 day December 1805.

9. Viewed the real estate of Mary Mitchell orphan of Joshua. Elizabeth Smack her guardian. Improvements on the land where Joshua Mitchell, deceased, did lately live. One dwelling house 22 1/2 feet by 28 feet with a porch in front and a small shed room at each end, 15 1/2 feet by 12 1/2 feet , with three brick chimneys in bad repair, one cook house 20 by 15 feet brick chimney with a cellar under it, and a shed in front found in bad repair, one meat house 15 feet by 12 feet sawed gum logs brick chimney in very bad repair with a chore house 10 by 20 cypress boards and shingled roof, one milk house 10 feet square in good repair, on old hen house 15 by 7 feet sawed logs and a old stable sawed logs 17 1/2 by 12 1/2 in bad repair, one barn 30 feet by 30 feet wanting a little repair one _________ 20 by 15 feet ________ _________ in bad repair, one corn crib of sawed gum logs 20 by 8 with a 10 foot shed on one side, one old logged house 10 feet square standing in the garden _______ _________ indifferent, one old logged stable in the orchard 15 by 9 in bad repair, one garden 140 feet by 110 feet fenced with cypress in bad repair, one hundred and 12 apple trees, 3247 panels of fence, 10 rails to a panel. We further suppose and think of said land to be in annual value of said land to be $260 with the privilege of dividing one third of the said land in Indian Corn and sowing small grains.

Improvements on the land which Elizabeth Smack now lives one dwelling house 20 feet by 17 1/2, shed on one side in bad repair, one old logged house 18 1/2 by 17 in bad repair, one old logged house 15 by 15 in bad repair, one sawed gum log corn crib 10 feet by 7 1/2 in good repair, one old barn 17 1/2 by 17 1/2 shed all a round in bad repair, thirteen hundred panels of fence on said land, 8 rails to the panel exclusive of Mrs. Smacks third and the amount value of the said land exclusive of the widow's dower at 50 dollars and we suppose one sixth of said tract of land to be in woods and not more than one third of said to be tilled in any one year in Indian corn. Also one tract of land called Striban/ Stribarn? Hribarn? about one hundred and sixty acres principally cypress swamp. The annual value of all the aforesaid land accounting to three hundred ten dollars. 6 October 1804.

10. Distribution of Jesse Waters estate. Meant at the house of William Bennett. We have allowed that William Bennet in right of his wife who intermarried with Anne the widow of Jesse Waters. Daughter Polly Waters and son Jesse Waters.

11. Nancy Nicholson amount of sales of negro Moses by William Dickerson her guardian. She is orphan of Isaac Nicholson. At public auction Wednesday 5 June, 1805 and was struck off to Robert J. H. Handy he being the highest bidder at $220.

12. 18 Feb. 1806 That William Mauthews (Mathews) binds his son Stephen Mills Mathews an apprentice to Jeremiah Flowers. To bring up the said Stephen in the best way that Jeremiah Flowers shall think best, until the age of 21 years. (Present age not given).

13. 18 Feb. 1806 That Thomas Daniel son of Rachel Daniel, his mother, aged ten years two months is bound to Coventon Townsend to learn the art and mystery or occupation of a farmer. Term for two years and 10 months. Rachel her mark.

14. 15 Feb. 1806 Between Amy Maddox of Somerset County binds her son Ebben Maddox to Jonathan Parsons, being seventeen years old on the 1st day of March next. To the art and mystery of a farmer, until the age of 21 years. Amy her mark.

15. 15 March 1806 That James Broadwater son of James Broadwater Esquire, aged sixteen years and five months and twenty-five days. By consent of his father, is bound to John Williams. To follow the business of the water as a sailor or any other business except as a farmer. For four years and six months and six days.

16. Anne Bell and William Bell to make sale of the deceased whole personal estate.

17. Thomas Franklin and wife, She is Ex. of John Kerby.

18. Martha Duncan, adm. of John Duncan, deceased.

19. Curtis Jenkins and John J. Williams, guardian to Anne, John, William Turpin, orphans of John Turpin made sale of two small negroes by the names of George and Hezicah allotted to the orphans out of the estate of William Turpin, deceased. Feb. 1806.

20. Zipporah Bishop adm. of Charles Bishop, deceased is authorized to sell the whole personal estate of the deceased.

21. Reverend John Rankin. James Selby and Mary, his wife, Ex.

22. Thomas N. Cropper guardian to Sally Smack. Be authorized to give the orphan 3 months schooling. $4 from her estate to be applied to that purpose.

APRIL COURT 1806

23. Cornelius Dickerson guardian to Sarah Turner orphan of George Turner.

24. Elizabeth Johnson guardian to Willian and Moses Johnson orphans of Laben Johnson.

25. Leah Aydelotte guardian to Betsy Aydelotte orphan of Benjamin Aydelotte.

26. Edward Lambden guardian to James and Robert Lambden orphans of Thomas Lambden.

27. Sarah Hinman guardian to Kendall Scarbough orphan of Kendall Scarbough. Sarah Hinman guardian to Nancy Hinman orphan of James Hinman.

28. Benjamin Henderson guardian to Zaucheus, his son, David D., his son, William Horsey Henderson, his son, Sally Quinton Henderson, his daughter, James Milligan Henderson, his son, and Harriett Henderson, his daughter.

29. Sarah Toadvine guardian to Stephen Toadvine orphan of Stephen Toadvine. Thomas Carey guardian to Hetty Toadvine orphan of Stephen Toadvine.

30. Joseph Fooks guardian to Gatty Fooks, his daughter.

31. Nancy Handy guardian to Sally and Esther Handy orphans of Col. Levin Handy.

32. Mary Selby guardian to Milby and Elizabeth Selby orphans of James Selby of John.

33. Bowdin Robins guardian to William Stockley Corbin orphan of Peter S. Corbin. Bowdin Robins guardian to Molly Corbin orphan of Peter S. Corbin.

34. Isaiah Cooper, orphan of Bennett Cooper, 13 years of age in September next, bound to James Riggin, farmer.

35. John Powell of John in care of Keziah Powell view and value. That the minor had an undivided right in about 150 acres of land where his uncle Belithia Powell had at the time of his decease and his said uncle willed it to him and his sisters Esther who is upward of 16 years of age, and Polly who has lately intermarried with Jesse Davis of Jesse, but this guardian Keziah Powell is willed 1/4 of the profit thereof during her widowhood.

36. Johnson Gray personal estate in the hands of Abishia Drawbridge.

37. John Powell distribution of personal property. The widow. His children Esther, John and Molly Powell.

38. Belithia Powell distribution of personal estate to Esther, John and Molly Powell his niece and nephew.

39. That in the October Term 1805 came Muajah Hill one of the legacies of Schoolfield Parker, deceased. Gave to Henry Parker the labors of his negro Frederick, until Muajah came of age on provision that his said Ex. should keep old Peg, his negro wench, from any cost to the County or Parish where she lives and after her decease, Frederick to be delivered to Micajah or his heirs. That Henry Parker has not done what was required of him and that Parker is planning to move to Baltimore and that without the Court, Micajah will lose his legacy. That old Peg is not yet dead.

40. John Pettite, orphan of Absolom/Abraham Pettite, supposed to be 15 years of age. Bound to John Taylor, boot and shoemaker.

41. Bridget Isaacs daughter of Esther Isaacs, a free mulatto, eight years old last Christmas is bound to William Floyd till age 16 years, to learn the art and mystery of spinning and weaving.

42. Laben Hudson orphan of Sterling Hudson age 15 years old the 13th of last August is bound to John Taylor to learn the art and mystery of a boot and shoemaker. April 1806.

43. 15 April 1806 Between Samuel Handy, McKenny Porter and George Hayward, three of the Trustees of the Poor of Worcester County and Joseph E. Bishop ...Do place a poor child Polly Porter who is lawfully settled in the poor house, bound to Joseph E. Bishop until the age of 16 years to learn all kinds of house work, spinning, sewing, weaving, (no age given, no parents names given).

44. 19 April 1806 William Vance binds his son William Vance as apprentice to David Cathell to learn the art and mystery of a carriage maker for seven years, being now fourteen years old.

45. Ordered that Sally Gray Executrix of Joseph Gray deceased. To notify creditors of deceased in the MIRROR printed in Wilmington, Delaware and the STAR printed in Easton, Maryland.

46. Ordered that Elizabeth Selby, Executrix of Thomas Selby deceased to make sale of a wind mill erected on the land of Peter Parker.

47. The estate of Tadock Selby. In account with William Selby, Ex. (1797) To negro Comfort appraised which is since dead, 5 pounds. To negro Joshua, 10 pounds. To negro Able, 45 pounds. To negro Charlotte, 5 pounds. To funds paid for apprehending negro Daniel who ran away. 11.5 pounds Total 86.50 To William Selby adm. of Tadock Selby and Parker Selby one of the representative made oath that the several negroes as written here have died since the appraisal of the estate and that the sum of 11.5 was paid for taking up negro Daniel who ran away. Ordered that the Register allow William Selby, Adm. of Tadock Selby deceased the sum of 86.50 pounds for the appraised value of the property contained in the foregoing and for taking up negro Daniel who ran away.

48. That Hyram B. Brittingham was indentured to Matthais Brittingham to learn the art of farming. He will be 21 years old on 22 October 1857. Hyram the son of John Brittingham, deceased. Also, John H. Brittingham indentured to Matthais Brittingham to learn the art of farming. He will be 21 on 22 November 1854, John H. is the son of John Brittingham, deceased. Document date 21 March 1842.

MISC. NOTES ON BRITTINGHAM AND QUILLIN.

49. John Brittingham, son of Mary Brittingham, indentured to Joshua Johnson. He will be 15 years on 29 June next. Date of document 20 March 1803.

50. Rowland Brittingham, orphan of William Brittingham, 13 years old on the 11 July last, indentured to James Dennis. 1803.

51. Solomon Brittingham died in Baltimore, Maryland. Isaac Brittingham adm. August Court 1802.

52. James Brittingham, his guardian is Nathaniel Bowen. June Court 1803.

53. Purnell Brittingham, orphan of Elijah Brittingham (no age given). To Benjamin Gumby to farming. 7 Aug. 1803.

54. Joseph Quillen, the orphan of John Quillen, about 15 years of age bound to Joseph Tubbs. To be taught the art of a cordwainer. October Court 1786.

55. Nathaniel Brittingham indentured to Elijah Nelson as a blacksmith for seven years His mother not named. 12 Aug 1801.

56. Elizabeth was the wife of Elijah Brittingham Feb. Court 1802.

57. Anthony West Brittingham son of Tabitha Brittingham, 9 years of age on the 1st day of March next, indentured to Peter Townsend of John to learn the art of farming.

58. Elizabeth Brittingham guardian to Isaac Brittingham orphan of Isaac Brittingham. Also, she is guardian to Solomon Brittingham and George Brittingham sons and orphans of Isaac Brittingham. Feb. Court 1817.

59. A poor child named Harriett Brittingham, daughter of Elisha, deceased indenture to Abraham Gibbs. Harriett was in the poor house. indentured to do housework and family occupations. Her age is given as 8 years old. Need date.*******

APRIL COURT 1806, CONTINUED

60. Elizabeth Selby, Ex. of Thomas Selby, deceased.

61. James Melvin, Adm. of Elijah Nelson, deceased.

62. Frederich Conner guardian to Levin Bishop and Lotty Bishop that the life estate of Elizabeth Bishop in a tract of land called SCARBROUGH'S CASTLE is determined . That Tadock Sturgis and Ralph Milbourne are appointed to view and value real estate which now descends to the above mentioned orphans.

63. Tadock Purnell and Joshua Prideaux, Esq., to view and value the property of Moses Johnson ward in the care of Elizabeth Johnson, his guardian.

64. James Trippe adm. of John Purnell, deceased to creditors. Insert in Thomas P. Smith's paper at Easton. That the personal estate of John Purnell deceased will be insufficient to pay all the just debts.

65. That Caleb Williams, Ex. of Edward McGee is authorized to sell the personal estate of Edward McGee.

66. That Henry Parker, Ex. of Schoolfield Parker.

67. Ordered that the Register allow Sarah Franklin, Ex. of William Franklin, deceased, in the settlement of her accounts on this estate of 7 1/2 pounds ____ on the whole amount of this estate.

68. That William Corbin and Bowdin Robins, Ex's. of Peter S. Corbin, deceased. To make sale of the whole personal estate except negroes and specific legacies at public auction.

69. Betty Kellam adm. of Joseph Kellam deceased to make sale of negroes Flora and Able?Abe belonging to the estate of the deceased.

70. That Tadock Sturgis and Frederick Conner view and value the property of Nancy Henman ward in the care of Sarah Henman guardian.

71. That John Cathell and Thomas Fooks view and value the estate of Stephen Toadvine ward in the care of Josiah/Isaih Toadvine his guardian. Also for Hetty Toadvine in the care of Thomas Carey, her guardian.

72. That Zadock Sturgis and Frederick Conner to make distribution of the estate of James Henman, deceased, in the hands of Sarah Hinman, adm. and among the representatives of the deceased.

73. That Edward Lambden guardian to Isaac Lambden. Also guardian to Robert Lambden.

74. Memorandum of Articles made use of for Samuel and George Gum of the property of Betsy Gum, deceased.

3/8 scarlet cloth

1 1/4 yard of black velvet for vest

2 dozen small metal buttons

2 dozen mohair buttons

6 skeins silk

4 skeins thread

2 1/2 yard drab cloth

1 cloth coat and 2 pair breeches

13 yards of country linen.............a total of 5.17.8 pounds.

Tabitha Wise made oath that the several articles within mentioned were applied to and made up for the use of Samuel and George Gum, orphans of Samuel Gum.

75. Ordered that Benjamin Henderson appointed guardian to Taceheus, Davis, William, Sally, James and Harriett Henderson.

76. That Joseph Fooks appointed guardian to Gatty Fooks.

77. Grant letters of adm. on the estate of William Henderson, deceased, to John R. Slocomb.

78. Ordered charge George Mills, guardian to Maria Jane, Jane, Sally Matilda Townsend.

79. That John Holland and Robert Cluff to view and value the property of Milby and Elizabeth Selby wards in the care of Mary Selby, guardian.

80. That John Holland and Robert Cluff to make distribution of the estate of James Selby, deceased, and his son Parker Selby, also deceased, now remaining (in specific) in the hands of Mary Selby, adm.

81. That John Holland and William Holland Jr. to view and value the real estate of William Corbin in the hands of Bowdon Robins, his guardian.

82. That Samuel Handy and Samuel R. Smith view and value the estate of Molly Corbin in the hand of Bowdon Robins, her guardian.

JUNE COURT 1806

83. That Levi Merrill be appointed as guardian to Levin R. Marchment, orphan of Riley Marchment.

84. That William Dickerson and wife be appointed guardian to Nancy Nicholson, orphan of Isaac Nicholson.

85. Esme Purnell and Thomas D. Purnell have examined the real estate of Betsy Rigsby minor in the care of Milby Purnell.

Report: That we found on a tract of land called SANDY POINT containing about 65 acres in which there is about 4 or 5 acres in woods, one dwelling house 33 by 16 with brick gabled end with a chimney in each end with a shingle roof weather boarded with log press? boards in bad repair, one sawed log smoke house 10 ft. square in good repair, one old logged kitchen 15 ft. square in bad repair, one hundred apple trees indifferent, 120 peach trees, 1 pear tree, 11 cherry trees, 2 plum trees, 40 panels of _____ and railed fence, 610 panels of fence 7 logs high, we believe the annual value to be $20 per year, the guardian allowed to tend 1/2 of orphans property annually: one lot of ground containing 15 acres about nine acres of the same in woods adjoining Purnell Porter's land we found on the said land one dwelling house 15 by 12 1/2 in good repair, one framed shop 10 feet square in good repair, one old logged house 20 by 14 in bad repair, one old logged stable 15 by 12 in bad repair, 216 panels of fence about 7 logs high, 14 small peach trees, we believe annual value of said lot to be worth $16 per year. The said guardian is allowed to tend one half of the orphans property annually. One half of the annual value of the above land for the use of Betsy Rigsby. 18 Feb. 1806.

86. Tadock Sturgis and Ralph Milbourne have examined the real estate of Levin and Lottie Bishop, minor in the care of Frederick Conner. That on 15 April 1806...a tract of land called SCARBROUGH'S CASTLE containing about 153 acres and about 1/2 cleared belonging to Levin Bishop and Lotty Bishop. Finding thereon: one dwelling house 18 feet square with a cellar under it, shingle roof, weather boarded with planks, with one plank floor and planked in the upper floor but not laid down, a brick chimney, one glass window with 15 panes of glass in bad repair, one small garden whatted with pine poles, 43 apple trees, 1226 panels of fence, 7 logs high in bad repair. The annual value 9 pounds 7 shillings and 6 pence current money.

87. Ezekiel Coston and William Aydolett have examined the real estate of West Watson minor in the care of Rebecca Watson. Report: 13 March 1806. One old log house 16 feet square also 40 small apple trees, 21 peach trees, 310 panels of fence about 5 or 6 rails to the panel, the tract of land consist of 30-35 acres by the best information we can get, about 30 acres believed to be in woods, annual value $6 per year to be paid to the guardian.

88. Application by Joshua Evans to have John Clark orphan of Rhodes Clark, fifteen years old on the 27th Feb. last. Bound to Joshua Evans until the age of twenty one. To learn the art and mystery of a boot and shoemaker. Sarah Clark said mother of John Clark present in court. June Court 1806.

89. John Bishop and Lemuel Turpin to make distribution of the estate of Parker Selby Jr. and Glippery Selby, his widow, deceased, in the hands of Charles Hinman. To Milby Selby Purnell for the legacies bequeathed him by his grandfather Parker Selby. To Ann Purnell. To Isaac Selby and Nancy Selby children of William Selby, deceased, and grandchildren of Parker and Glippery Parker.

90. Moses Fisher son of Patience Fisher, age 15 years and 8 months, to William Aydelotte, farmer. June 1806.

AUGUST COURT 1806

91. John Taylor guardian to William Benston orphan of Elias Benston.

92. That his brother's daughter by the name of Ritta Flowers, an orphan, under the age of 16 years has a right to sundry negroes which some years past were stolen from Dorchester County in this State--and are at present in the possession of a certain William Prentiss in the State of Virginia, who took them from a certain Eleazer Johnson who is alleged to have stolen them. He further states that the said minor is in the State of Kentucky and destitute of friends and he believes she does not know where the said negroes are and under the circumstances believing that if your petitioner was appointed her guardian it would be a means of securing said property for the said minor. Signed Jeremiah Flowers. Jeremaiah Flowers named guardian to Ritta Flowers orphan of Juluis Augustus Flowers.

93. William Christie orphan of William Christie, 13 years old in October next, bound to Lemuel Bowen, blacksmith.

94. Kendall Scarbough distribution of personal estate. Kendall Scarbough orphan of Kendall Scarbough. Sarah Hinman, his mother and the late widow of Kendall Scarbough who intermarried with James Hinman.

95. John Kerby distribution of personal estate. Widow Charlotte who intermarries with Thomas Franklin. Robert Kerby (alive 1806). Milby Kerby who died about the year 1805. Molly Kerby who died about the year 1796, leaving no issue. William Kerby died about the year 1797. Francis Franklin, half brother to surviving Robert Kerby. Lemuel Franklin, half brother to surviving Robert Kerby.

96. Leah Jarman intermarried with Nathaniel Wilkins. She was adm. of John Jarman.

97. Zacharis Smith son of James Smith, Sr., age 16 on the 3rd of March last, to William Smith, house carpenter.

98. James Holland son of Betsy Holland, age 17 on 1 March 1806, to James Tilghman, shoe and boot maker.

OCTOBER COURT 1806

99. Sarah Henderson guardian to Noah Henderson orphan of John T. Henderson. Sarah Henderson guardian to Nancy Henderson orphan of John T. Henderson.

100. Thomas Hooper guardian to Joshua Sturgis orphan of Joshua Sturgis.

101. Nathaniel Wilkins guardian to Henry Jarman of John Jarman.

102. Isaac Marshall and George H. Gray guardians to Samuel Gibbons orphan of Jonathan Gibbons.

103. George Milles revoked and John Corbin named guardian to Maria, James, Sally, Matilda Townsend orphans of Captain Levin Townsend.

104. Esme Bowen orphan of Elijah Bowen, age 16 on 7 May last past, to Daniel Patrick, boot and shoe maker. Eleanor Bowen his mother.

105. John Wright orphan of John Wright, no age given, to Daniel Patrick, boot and shoe maker.

106. William Niember or Niernher orphan of Hugh, about 11 years old in March last to Levin Steward, boot and shoe maker.

107. Joseph Taylor orphan of Joseph Taylor, 18 years old on 12 March last, to Robert Smith, mariner.

108. Nancy Jones receives money from the estate of Major Guy, Sr., her 1/4.

109. William, Henry, and Peter White representatives of Barkly and Joshua White, deceased.

110. Peter Dubberly son of John Dubberly, to Robert Merrill to learn the lathing business.

111. Daniel Handcock son of Leah Handcock to James Noble for 6 years and 4 months.

112. Walter Turner son of Henry Turner, who on 1 January next will be 17 years old to Joseph Kenny, shoe and boot maker.

113. Henry Nutts had a daughter Harriett Nutts, bound to Levin Henderson.

114. William Gibbons and Mary his wife who is the only daughter and only child of Joseph Bonsee or Bousee.

115. William Winder guardian to Charlotte Rackliffe. Charlotte wishes to go to a boarding school in Baltimore to improve her education. She is now in the 16th year of her life. Approved.

116. Received of Obediah Carey Ex. of Levi Carey, legacies given to me by my father. Signed; Elisha Carey, Handy Carey, Levi Carey, Sarah Carey, Levin Carey.

DECEMBER COURT 1806

117. John Richardson and Molly Richardson view and value. Heirs of Robert Martin Richardson, deceased. Nancy Richardson guardian. They are entitled to 1/5 each. A seaside estate.

118. From Sampson Wright and Betty, his wife. Betsy Smith and Rosa Smith, my share of my father's Henry Smith's estate.

JANUARY COURT 1807

119. Levin Townsend an account of property received by his children.

120. Benjamin Davis guardian to Isaac Davis orphan of Abijah Davis.

FEBRUARY COURT 1807

121. William Stevenson had children Edward Stevenson, John Stevenson, Peggy Stevenson who intermarried with Philip Short, Sally Stevenson who intermarried with James Mumford. Widow Tabitha then intermarried with Isaac Collins.

122. Eli Christopher, Shepard Johnson and Sally, his wife versus Elijah Christopher, Jr. and Belitha Christopher devises of Elijah Christopher, Sr. Contest will. Elijah Christorpher, Sr. will written 3 November 1802, probate 11 February 1807. Wife (no name given). Sister-in-law Leah Noble, my wife's sister. Son Belitha. Son Elijah. Testors: Solomon Hibble Price, aged 34 years. Jonathan Noble, aged 44 years. That Eleazer Johnson lives about 17 to 18 miles beyond Milford, Delaware.

123. Sampson Wright and Betty, his wife, guardians to Hetty and William Smith, ask guardianship be revoked as they are about to move to the State of Georgia. They recommend William Dailey. Hetty and William orphans of Henry Smith. Adam Moore named guardian to William Smith and William Dailey named guardian to Hetty Smith.

124. Lemuel Parker guardian to Lettie Bishop orphan of Benjamin E. Bishop.

125. Leah Davis guardian to Hulda (Hilda) Davis orphan of Benjamin Davis. Leah Davis guardian to Peggy Davis orphan of Benjamin Davis.

126. William Lankford guardian to John Purnell orphan of Robert Purnell.

127. William Clark orphan of Rhodes Clark.

128. Henry Sturgis son of Priscilla Sturgis, age 15 on 2 August next, to James Holland, blacksmith.

129. Samuel Ennis orphan of Joseph Ennis (no age given) to William Rounds, Tailor.

130. Parker Henderson, an orphan, indentured by his brother (no name given), age 15 or there about, to Levin Henderson, cypress cupper?

131. Hannah Showell, with the consent of her mother Rachel Showell, to Hizekiah Shockley.

132. Margaret Nelson versus Margaret Bratten and George Bratten adm. of James Bratten for her part of the legacy.

APRIL COURT 1807

133. Lydia Roach and Rachel Roach orphans of Stephen Roach. Mary Roach guardian.

134. Edward Stevenson orphan of William Stevenson.

135. Hezekiah and Anne L. Dorman orphans of Nehemiah Dorman. Mary Dorman guardian.

136. Littleton Townsend Warren son of Salley Warren, age 13 years on 16 of December last 1807.

137. Abraham Gibbs orphan of John Gibbs, 14 years old on 15 March last 1807.

138. Peter Riggin, mulatto, son of Sarah Riggin, 12 years old on 15 March last 1807.

139. John Taylor orphan of James Taylor.

140. Purnell Jones son of Milly Jones, 9 years old on 13 August next 1807, indentured to Edmond Crapper. McKinney Porter and Isaac Teague securities.

141. William Corbin and Bowdin Robbins Ex.'s of Peter Corbin. Bowdin Robins adm. of Daniel Robins. To ascertain the whole amount of estate of Daniel Robins which came to the hands of Peter Corbin who intermarried with Comfort Robins.

142. Comfort Robins was Ex. of Daniel Robins.

143. William Hudson and Comfort, his wife, appointed guardian to Nancy Knock (Knox) orphan of Nehemiah Knox. To sell negro Rachel and her two children Levin and Isaac, 2/3 which belong to the orphan. Negroes purchased by William Hudson.

144. John Corbin guardian to Maria, Jane, Sally and Matilda Townsend orphans of Captain Levin Townsend. George Miles late guardian. An account of sales.

145. Thomas Henderson a poor child in poor house to William Beavans.

146. Jenny Sturgis a poor child in poor house to George Hall.

147. A free black orphan girl Leah Marshall indentured to Thomas Brittingham, her age 11 years on the 15 February 1807. Thomas Brittingham of Purnell Brittingham.

148. Rebeccha Parker Sr. Ex. of my father William Anderson Parker. Signed William Anderson Parker.

149. James Fassitt's wife was Elizabeth. Thomas Rackliffe her former guardian.

150. Received of my mother Sarah Bennett my part of my father Benjamin Purnell's estate. Signed Elisha Purnell. Charles Bennett husband to Sarah.

151. Received the full amount of my wife's estate left to her by her father Benjamin Purnell. Signed Charles Bennett, Jr. and Peggy, his wife.

JUNE COURT 1807

152. William Burton orphan of Michael Burton, 14 years old on 16 June last (1807).

153. Isaac Pusey orphan of Isaac Pusey, 15 years old on 9 Feb. last. (1807)

154. Levin Armstrong, mulatto, free, son of Esther Armstrong.

155. Orphans of John Turpin are Anne, John, William. Negroes which were alloted to them out of the estate of William Turpin.

156. Peter Aydelotte son of Benjamin Aydelotte, born 25 December 1790, at present 17 years of age.

AUGUST COURT 1807

157. Patience W. A. Johnson orphan of William Johnson. Nancy Johnson guardian.

158. Betsy Aydelotte orphan of Benjamin Aydelotte.

159. John, Elizabeth, Mary and Susanna Collins orphans of John Collins. Thomas Collins guardian.

160. Matilda Selby and George Selby orphans of George Selby. Mary Selby guardian.

161. Jacob Johnson Armstrong, mulatto, free son of Esther Armstrong, 16 years old on 16 January next 1808.

162. Rhoda Johnson Armstrong, mulatto, free daughter of Esther Armstrong, no age given.

163. Peter Reed colored child of Rachel Reed, 11 years in January last, about 11 years old.

164. Samuel Ballard son of Betsy Ballard, free mulatto, about 11 years old.

165. Expenance Ballard daughter of Betsy Ballard, free mulatto, about 11 years old.

166. John Ballard, free mulatto bound out his son James Ballard.

167. Tipporah Bishop Ex. of Charles Bishop, his widow.

OCTOBER COURT 1807

168. James Sturgis orphan of John Sturgis

169. John F. Purnell orphan of Isaac Purnell. Thomas Purnell orphan of Isaac Purnell.

170. Isaac Davis orphan of Abijah Davis.

171. Sarah D., Susan and John Adams orphans of William F. Adams.

172. Nancy, Hulda (Hilda) and Peggy (Margaret) Davis, the three youngest children of Benjamin Davis. Leah Davis, adm.

DECEMBER COURT 1807

173. Lambert and Molly Collier orphans of Layfield Collier.

174. Thomas, John, Margaret and Mary orphans of John Purnell. Mary Purnell guardian.

175. Thomas N. Cropper, farmer,

176. James Selby of John and of his son Parker Selby also deceased. Remaining in the hands of Mary Selby. To John Selby from the estate of James and Parker. Nancy Selby (relationship unclear). Milly Selby and Betsy Selby.

177. Sarah Rachliffe estate had 31 negroes (wife of John Rachliffe). Her son John, Charlotte, Rider and Ketauch / Keturiah Rachliffe.

178. Charles Rachliffe great grandfather of John Rachliffe. Appear to be a very wealthy family.

179. Samuel Quillen, his Ex.'s are Priscilla Massey and Laben Taylor. His will is not admitted to probate without further proceedings. Obed Quillen, James Quillen, John Townsend, Peter Quillen contest.

FEBRUARY COURT 1808

180. Henry Jarman orphan of John Jarman.

181. Seth Porter orphan of Solomon Porter, 16 years old on 13 May last.

182. Elisha Brittingham an orphan child, with his own consent, bound to William P. Burnett, for the term of 7 years from 13 May next from this date till he is 21 years old.

APRIL COURT 1808

183. A poor child John S. Porter, supposed to be 7 years old.

184. Money received of Sampson Wright and Betty his wife, late guardian of William Smith son of Henry Smith and also guardian to Hetty Smith.

185. Isaac Briddle and Nancy his wife of late Nancy Collier daughter of Peter Collier, 2000 pounds by Catherine Collier guardian to Nancy.

186. To make repairs on a lot in Snow Hill belonging to William F. Riley now occupied at present as a tavern by Littleton Riley. A list of repairs.

187. John Bravard's widow named Rebecca.

188. Laben Johnson's estate distribution of personal estate. To widow, Elizabeth. To William Johnson. To Moses Johnson. Nice size estate. Items listed.

189. Isaac Purnell's distribution of negroes. The deceased widow now Mrs. Jones (met at the house of Thomas Jones). John Marshall a near friend. Son Thomas Purnell. Son John Purnell.

190. Col. John Gunby estimation of negroes and their annual value.

191. That Isaac Marshall and George H. Gray guardians to Samuel Gibbons be authorized to build a house of good stout hewed logs on the land of the orphan, 20 by 18 feet, with two plank floors and a shingled roof, for the sum of $30.

192. An account of negroes sold from the estate of William Stevenson by Isaac Collins. Total $575. Mostly purchased by John Stevenson.

193. Caleb Williams Ex. of Edward McGee.

194. Nancy D., Sally W., John Gunby orphans of Col. John Gunby.

195. James Cathell orphan of David Cathell.

196. James Rigsby orphan of Thomas Rigsby. Purnell Porter guardian.

197. Cyrus Cropper orphan of Noble Cropper of about 11 years of age, to Parker Collins, Hatter.

198. Johnson Sturgis estate in the hands of Robert Cluff and Hannah his wife adm. Hannah widow of Johnson Sturgis intermarried with Robert Cluff. To widow. To Sally, Leah and Nancy Sturgis. That Leah Sturgis is dead. John Cluff and Sally his wife. Sally Sturgis intermarried with John Cluff. Long list of distribution.

JUNE COURT 1808

199. James Hudson orphan of James H. Hudson, 16 years old on 4 April last, to Isaac Cottingham, chasie maker.

200. Levin Selby orphan of Levin Selby, 15 years old in August next, to Stephen Jones, shoe and boot maker

201. Jacob America, mulatto boy son of Leah America, about 16 years of age, to James Givans, for common labor.

202. William Bishop orphan of Charles Bishop of William, 16 years of age in July next, to Isaac Cottingham, chaise maker.

203. Joseph Ennis orphan of Joseph Ennis, no age given, to Major Tarr, boot and shoe maker. Samuel Ennis his guardian being present.

204. James Cathell view and value. A description of property.

205. William F. Riley an account of repairs.

206. Riley Jones, by consent of his mother, orphan, 14 years old on 8 February last, to Elijah Reed, house carpenter.

207. Samuel Tubbs, an orphan, 17 years old on 6 February last, to James Mumford, Tanner.

208. Thomas Purnell son of Thomas Purnell, in poor house, to Levin Conner, farmer, until the 27 day of April 1821, he being 9 years old the 27th of April next.

AUGUST COURT 1808

209. Elizabeth Warren, who with her late husband Matthias Warren had been appointed guardian to her daughter Julianna Mitchell, is dead. Mitchell Grat appointed guardian. Julianna Mitchell orphan of Robert Mitchell.

210. Littleton A. Hudson orphan of John Hudson of Major, 14 years old on the 7th of October next, to John Hudson of Samuel.

211. Nancy Richardson adm. of Robert Richardson. For half the cargo of the sloop NANCY.

212. Mary Ann Rice Ex. of George Rice.

213. Henry Hozier and Betsy his wife, Benjamin Westlake and Ann his wife, Moses Quillen, Elizabeth Quillen, Charlotte Quillen versus Priscilla Massey and Laben Taylor adm. of Samuel Quillen.

214. Caleb Monis and Dolly his wife Ex of Ennis or Enice Purnell.

215. Elijah Richards late testamentary guardian of Sally Go___well, her father Major Gornwell. Sally O. Gornell, Gornale???

216. John, Rider, Kittueah Rackliffe orphans of John Rackliffe.

OCTOBER COURT 1808

217. James and John McCormack orphans of Benjamin McCormack.

218. Charlotte and Edward Hammond orphans of Charles Hammond. Edward Hammond, Jr. guardian.

219. William Jones, Tabitha Jones, Stephen Jones, Nancy M. Jones and Sally James Jones orphans of James Jones. Betsy Jones guardian.

220. William Dryden, James Dryden, Nancy Dryden and Isaac Dryden orphans of Isaac Dryden. Thomas Dryden guardian.

221. Betsy Purnell now wife of John M. Rankin guardian to Molly, Zadock, Thomas and Sally Purnell orphans of John Purnell. Daniel Tingle and Thomas Williams asking that her guardianship be revoked. Guardianship of Molly, Zadock, Thomas and Sally Purnell now given to Thomas N. Williams and Daniel Tingle.

222. J. Richard Shockley grandson of Richard Shockley has received of Elijah Shockley of Benjamin 80 pounds the last payment on account of the estate left to me by my grandfather Richard Shockley. His father John Shockley of Richard.

223.

RACJ3881 View and estimate annual value of the estate of John Rachliffe, minor, in the care of the Reverend James Laird. We estimate the annual value of the land belonging to the said John Rachliffe which is now leased to Kirk Gunby and entailed on said John Rachliffe and lying on the southwest side of line drawn northwest from a Mulberry post standing on the bayside eastward from the dwelling house where said Gunby lives in Synepuxon Neck, at $190, and there is on the land 1670 panels of fence with 8 and 9 rails to a panel and about one hundred and seventy old decaying apple trees and in our estimation about 1/4 of said land is in woods, and not well timbered and there is on said land the following buildings.

1 2 story brick dwelling house 36x33

1 Brick kitchen much out of repair 30x20

2 old framed kitchens of very little value 20x15

1 hewed log dwelling house of little value 20x15

1 sawed log smoke house 15x12

1 old log smoke house of little value 12 1/2x12 1/2

1 brick milk house in good order 15x12 1/2

1 old framed store house of little value 12 1/2x10

1 old framed barn in bad repair 30x20

1 old framed barn of little value 40x20

1 old framed barn with 10 foot shed on one side in bad order 25x20

1 old sawed log stable 10 foot shed on one side out of repairs 24x29

1 old hen house of no value 15x25

1 old sawed log corn crib of little value 20x8

And there is on the leased land to said Gunby, which are undivided and belonging to the said John Rachliffe and Charlotte Rachliffe, lying on the northeast side of said post 1460 panels of fence about 7 rails to the panel and the following buildings.

1 framed dwelling house in good order 20x15

1 old house of little value 10x10

And in our estimation about 1/6 in woods, and there is on the land Called CEDARS which is leased to said Gunby and belonging to the said John, Rider, Kitturah and Charlotte and undivided as aforesaid 250 panels of fence about 6 rails to the panel and very little wood land, one logged house of very little value 15x12 1/2, which land lying northeast of said line drawn from said post and the land called CEDARS, we do estimate the annual value of $120, the 1/4 which belongs to said John Rachliffe and amounts to $30.

And there is on the land in Newport Neck leased to Nathaniel Brittingham, 2120 panels of fence eight or nine rails to the panel, and about 300 old decaying peach trees and the following buildings

1 framed grain house, logged, with shed at one end in bad order 20x20

1 new framed dwelling house shingled all over 28x18

1 framed dwelling house much out of repair 25x25

1 round log kitchen 15x15

1 round log smoke house of little value 12 1/2x 10

1 new log smoke house in good order 12x12

1 hen house of no value 10x10

2 sawed log corn cribs in bad repair each 19 1/2x 7

a passage between said cribs with plank floor in bad order 19 1/2x15.

There is in our estimation about one-fifth of said land in woods, which said land we do estimate at the annual value of $330, one fourth belonging to John Rachliffe, which is $82.50, and there is belonging to said John Rachliffe the following negroes valued as follows:

Negro man Draper age 62,

Negro man Abraham age 23, profit 40,

Negro Boy Levin age 14, profit 24,

Negro Boy Milby age 11, profit 9,

Negro man Will age 22, profit 40

Negro woman Esther age 57, an expense 14,

Negro woman Nancy age 59, an expense 16,

Negro girl Sarah age 19, profit 12,

Negro girl Esther age 10

Which will make the whole annual value of said John Rachliffe's lands, slaves and stock the sum of $397.50 current money, and we do allow one-third of the land in Synepuxon to be planted in Indian corn and one-third sowed in small grains annually, and the one-half of the land in Newport to be planted in Indian corn and one-half in small grains, annually. Signed Thomas N. Williams and William McGrigor, 26 October 1808.

THE ABOVE DOCUMENT IS REPEATED FOR RIDER RACHLIFFE AND KITTURAH RACHLIFFE, EXCEPT FOR THE NEGROES BELONGING TO RIDER AND KITTURAH.

DECEMBER COURT 1808

224. Francis Lane son of John Lane.

225. Henry Rowley and Susan Rowley orphans of William Rowley. James Henry Rowley guardian to Henry, and Thomas Collins guardian to Susanna Rowley.

226. John Purnell orphan of Robert Purnell. New guardian named: William Holland, Sr.

227. Thomas Nicholson orphan of Joseph Nicholson. William Quinton guardian.

228. Mitchell Rodger orphan of Joseph Rodgers. 14 years old in November last 1808.

229. William Henderson son of Benjamin Henderson, to Isaac Taylor, carpenter, for four years.

230. John Warrenton, an orphan, 16 years on 6 April last to Thomas Brittingham a boot maker in 1808.

231. Henry Parker son of Samson?, to Joseph Perkins, carriage and cart and wheelwright.

232. Nancy Cordrey a representative of John Cordrey. Received money of James Duer on 8 August 1798.

233. James Walker Bayly Perdue Ex. of James Perdue. Polly K. Perdue daughter of James Perdue. She marries Fisher Taylor. Sally B. Dennis a heir of James Perdue (relationship unclear). Elizabeth Perdue (Elizabeth Ellen Young Perdue) daughter of James Perdue. She marries Benjamin Davis. Arcadea Perdue (Arcady) daughter of James Perdue.

234. Mary Mitchell orphan of Joshua Mitchell. Stewart Williamson guardian.

_FEBRUARY COURT 1809

235. Mitchell Rodgers orphan of Joseph Rodgers. Rouse Harrison guardian.

236. Rouse Harrison as Guardian to Mitchell Rodgers orphan of Joseph Rodgers.

237. Littleton Davis as Guardian to Mordecia Smith orphan of John Smith (of Thomas).

238. Sarah Hartnett as Guardian to Daniel Hartnett orphan of Daniel Hartnett.

Sarah Hartnett as Guardian to William Hartnett orphan of Daniel Hartnett.

Sarah Hartnett as Guardian to Nancy Hartnett orphan of Daniel Hartnett.

Sarah Hartnett as Guardian to Elizabeth Hartnett orphan of Daniel Hartnett.

239. John C. Handy who by the will of James Houston was appointed Testamentary Guardian of Isaac Houston refuses the trust. Henry Bennett as Guardian to Isaac Houston orphan of Col. James Houston.

240. Benjamin Dennis as Guardian to Henry Jarman orphan of John Jarman.

241. John Bishop as Guardian to George Bishop orphan of Charles Bishop.

242. John Bishop as Guardian to William Bishop orphan of Charles Bishop.

243. James Knox as Guardian to Leah Hudson orphan of William Hudson.

244. James Knox as Guardian to George Hudson orphan of William Hudson.

245. William Corbin as Guardian to William S. Corbin orphan of Peter S. Corbin. William Corbin as Guardian to Molly Corbin orphan of Peter S. Corbin.

246. Levi Henderson and Esau Boston commissioners to view and value the estate of John, Susan and Sarah D. Adams, minor in the care of Henry Adams, their Guardian.

The Report...Three fourths of two hundred acres of land or there about, half of which in our estimation is in woods and three or four acres of cut down ground enclosed with the cleared land and we in our judgment think would be an advantage to the minors to be cleared we also judge the annual value of the said three fourths of said land to be fifty six dollars and twenty five cents allowing one half of the said cleared land to be tended in Indian corn or tobacco and the same to be sowed in oats and other small grains and the improvements are as follows: one brick dwelling house one story 38 by 20 in sorry repair, one cider house round cypress logs with a pine board cover, 16 by 16--one barn 16 by 20 sawed gum logs with a plank cover, one corn stack round pine logs with a pine board over 13 by 6 one old hen house 10 by 10 very sorry, a pale garden of eighty feet square in bad condition, 1638 panels of fencing ever aging seven logs high, 194 apple trees, 718 peach trees, 4 pear trees, 10 cherry trees, 6 quince trees, all of which we adjudge as baring trees and we do further certify that the above to be a true and full return of the real estate of the said minors. 1 April 1808.

247. Levin ______ and Peter Lister to examine the real estate and to value the estate of John McCormack and James McCormack, minors in the care of James Tubbs, their Guardian.

Issued 11 Oct. 1808.

Report...Real estate belonging to the heirs of Benjamin McCormack valued at 25 Dollars current money...which the said John and James are entitled to 1/4 each and there is on the land a brick house 17 by 27 1/2 one story high in bad repair, an apple orchard of 430 apple trees and seldom bares, a fence rail garden in bad order, 633 panels of fence and in bad repair, there are about forty nine acres cleared tillable land and about forty eight acres in woods very badly timbered, the whole tract containing 97 acres being part of a tract of land called Hanels Folly? Faunels Folly? in witness whereof we have hereunto annexed our said appointment and the oath by us taken this 23 November 1808.

248. Mitchell Rodgers orphan of Joseph Rodgers.

249. Littleton Riley to have Isaac Dick son of Nancy Dick, Mulatto, who on the 1st day of March next will be six years of age. To learn the business and duty of a house servant and waiter...till age 21 years.

250. To have Moses Claywell orphan of Moses Claywell of the age of twelve years in September last, bound to George Bratten. To be taught the occupation of a farmer, read write and cipher to the rule of three, till age 21.

251. Tadock Purnell, Jr., late of Worcester County, distribution of Negroes. Negroes now in the hands of Thomas M. Purnell and George W. Purnell adm. To make known to the court before 2nd. Tuesday of Feb. next.

Report...To John Purnell Heirs, Lot # 1. Pool, aged $180. Big Mingo, $300. Milby $260. Tab, $44. Milby $135. Total $919.

To George W. Purnell, Lot # 2. Mannuel, aged $300. Little Mingo, $300., Elijah, $90, Pleasant, $200. Sarah, $4. Total $894.

To Thomas M. Purnell, Lot # 3. Stephen, aged, $300, Littleton, $300. Grace, $66. Comfort, $11. Dinah, $200. Hetty $22. Total $899.

And we do divide Lot # 1, among the several heirs of John Purnell to wit: To Mary Purnell, negro Mingo. To Thomas Purnell, negro woman Milby and girl Tab. To Zadock Purnell, negro man Pool. To ???illy Purnell, negro, (unreadable but is probably Milby). Signed 25 Nov. 1808.

252. Joseph Ennis, distribution of his Negroes. Eli Hudson and Nancy his wife executrix between the widow and several representatives of the deceased. Return before 2nd. Tuesday of June, next.

Return...to Stephen Ennis child of said Joseph, negro woman Esther and her child Grace, 70 pounds. To Joseph Ennis child of said Joseph, negro man Parker, 70 pounds. To Samuel Ennis child of said Joseph, negro man Cesar, 70 pounds. To Milby Ennis child of said Joseph, negro man Jack, 70 pounds. That it was all the property of Joseph Ennis which was shown to us, except a negro named Stephen which was appraised at 25 pounds and a negro girl named Henny which we appraised at thirty pounds, which two last mentioned negroes amounting to 55 pounds we distribute and paid over to Eli Hudson and Nancy his wife as her third part. 24 June 1802.

253. Thomas Gray, Sr., distribution of Negroes (as are not legacied). Negro Leah in the possession of John Lane the title to whom is in dispute. Returned 16 November 1808. Elizabeth Gray, Widow received Negroes Nocker, Isaac, George, Rachel, Peggy. And we find the heirs of Sally Lane wife of John Lane's part, Negroes Sam, Bristo, Hannah. Elizabeth White daughter of Martha White's part of the negroes, Sam, Abner, Jude. Note* Sally Lane had a son Thomas.

254. 18 Feb. 1809 Agor L Jones with the consent of his parents does voluntarily bind himself to James Tilghman, shoemaker. To serve until the 7th day of March 1813 being 4 years 17 days until he is 21 years of age. Signed Major Jones.

255. 20 Feb. 1809 That Elijah Tarr has bound his son Peter Tarr who on the 5th day of October next will be 14 years of age. To apprentice with ________________ to learn the trade of a cordwainer, till the age of 21 years.

256. Justices of the Peace bind William Scott with the consent of his mother, an orphan child aged 18 years on the 19 of November last past unto Thomas Brittingham, shoemaker, till the age of twenty one.

APRIL COURT 1809

257. That Littleton Davis Ex. of John Smith (of Thomas) deceased to make sale of the personal property of the deceased.

258. That Eleahim Jones Adm. of John Jones, deceased make sale of the personal property of the deceased.

259. That Samuel Long Ex. of Colevern Gray, deceased to make sale of the personal property of the deceased.

260. That Littleton Davis guardian to Mondecia Smith make sale of a bed and furniture and a chest, legacies to the orphan from his father, at public auction.

261. That Abisha Price and Lemuel Showell be appointed to view and value the estate of Mordecia Smith orphan in the care of Littleton Davis, his guardian.

262. That the Register state and account for Adam Moore guardian to William Smith charging him with the interest on $53.97, the property of the orphan in his land.

263. Movdecia Smith orphans of John Smith. 1 Pine chest, a legacy