Deed from W. M. Poyner & wife to Obediah Caps Ack. The feme Covert being privately Examined by Samuel Ferebee Esq. who sayeth she freely Relinquisheth her Right of Dower. Test T. Baxter Dy. C.C.C.
Deed from Lamb Cherry to Willis Cherry Jurat Jos. Cherry.
Deed of Gift from Willoughby White to Willoughby Ballance grandson Acknowledged.
Deed of Gift from Willoughby White to Leven Ballance, Daniel Dunton & Caleb Tatum was Acknowledged in Open Court.
Bill of Sale from Robinson Calo (?) to John Williams Jurat Malachi Jones.
Bill of sale from John Litchfield & Selby Barco to Samuel Gregory Jurat Lemuel Mitchell.
Bill of sale from William Scott to Judah Gregory Jurat Samuel Ferebee Esq.
Bond from Michaill Mackentur (?) to the Court, Solomon Alcock & Jeremiah Mercer securities in the sum of Two hundred pounds current money.
Tuesday the 27th of May 1800
Present: Willis Etheridge, Andrew Bates, John Northern Esquires
Ordered that Zebulon Lee have the right of administration on the estate of Jackson King decd. and offers Josiah Etheridge and Solomon Jarvis securities…200 pounds…admr. Qualified.
Ordered that the administrator of the Estate of James Banks decd. sell the perishable part of said Estate and make Return to next Court.
State vs. Joshua Culpeper} Issue of Traverse
Jury impaneled and sworn, to wit: Thomas Sanderson, Levin Dunton, Levin Ballance, John Jimison, William Etheridge, James White, James Hughs, Samuel Phillips, James Bates, Thomas Heath, Isaiah Parr, Dory Dauge say the defendant is guilty fined 6d.
On hearing the petition of Grace Banks praying for maintenance
Ordered that Thomas Merchant Esqr., Samuel Wilson, Peter Ballentine & Davis Ballentine be appointed commissioners to lay off and allot unto Grace Banks widow of James Banks decd. such part of the stock, crop and provision of said Decd. Estate as may be sufficient for said widow and family for one year…
…adjourned untill tomorrow 10 Oclock.
Thursday May the 29th 1800
Present: Samuel Salyear, Lazarus Linton, Thomas Poyner Esquires.
Ordered that Nathan Hall, Thomas Poyner & Edward Hardy Esqs. appraise a Negro Man Cornelius the property of Charles Lindsey orphan of Thomas Lindsey Decd. which was Lost in the Possession of Thomas Whitehall and make return of the proper Value of said Negro Man to Next Court.
Ordered that Aaron Bright Esquire be appointed guardian to Jeremiah Sexton son of William Sexton Insain at the same time the Guardian give bond with Saml. Salyear & Samuel Ferebee Esquires securities in the sum of Three hundred Pounds.
Nathaniel Hutchins vs. Peter Morriset} Appl. Warrt. } Jury to wit Thomas Sanderson, Levin Dunton, Levin Ballance, John Jamison, William Etheridge, James White, James Hughs, Saml. Phillips, Benjamin Taylor, Thomas Heath, Isaiah Parr, Dorey Dauge Empaneled & sworn say the Defendant did assume and assess 5-15/7 Damages & 6d cost.
The Devisees of Richard Gregory decd. vs. The Legatees of the said Richard Gregory} Disputed Will } Jury the same as above Empaneled and Sworn say the Will Exhibited is not the true Last Will & Testament of the Said Richard Gregory Decd.
Wednesday November the 26th 1800
Present: Willis Etheridge, Andrew Duke, Joseph Ferebee Esquires.
Ordered that William Dowdy be appointed Guardian to Dorcas Dowdy Daughter of William Dowdy Junr. at the same time the Guardian came into Court and give Bond with Benjamin Taylor Senr. & Benjn. Poyner Securities in the sum of one hundred pounds.
Ordered that Andrew Duke Esqr. be appointed Guardian to Thomas Ballance orphan of Caleb Ballance Decd. at the same time the Guardian give Bond with Benjamin Taylor Senr. & William Brumsey Securities in the sum of fifty pounds.
Tuesday February the 24th 1801
Present: Willis Etheridge, Samuel Salyer, Thomas Williams Esquires
Ordered that Betsey Powers wife of Cornelius Powers be allowed the sum of Twelve pounds for keeping a Bastard child begotten by John Cox for one year to commence from the time that her last allowance expired to be paid by the said John Cox.
The Last Will and Testament of Jane Lee was Exhibited in open court and proved by the Oath of James Bates at the same time William Etheridge Executor named in said will Qualified and returned an Inventory on Oath agreable to Law.
Ordered that Andrew Bates, Edward Bunnel Esqr., Samuel Etheridge audit…accounts of Andrew Duke guardian to Rebecca Ballance orphan of Caleb Ballance Decd. and make return.
. . . Ordered that Charles Ballance have the right of Admr. on the Estate of Bethany Ballance Decd. …bond with Demsey Ballance and Thomas Ballance …50 pounds…qualified & returned an Inventory…
Thursday the 26th February 1801
Present: William Simmons, Willis Etheridge, Andrew Duke Esquires
Joseph Ferebee vs. Joseph Ballance } TV. A} Jury to wit Thomas Cox, Jesse Halstead, Jeremiah Mercer, Joseph Gregory, Mitchel Gregory, John Wesket, Simon Wilson, Samuel Baxter, Jesse Taylor, John Sears, John Perry, Benjamin Tatum Empaneled and Sworn say the Defendant is not Guilty the Plaintiff Craved an appeal which was Granted on his giving Thomas Merser Senr. & James Cowel & John Williams securities in the sum of 300 pounds…
Saturday, February 28, 1801
Present: Willis Etheridge, Samuel Salyer, Andrew Duke Esquires
Joseph Ferebee vs. Joseph Ballance}T.V.A.} Currituck Feby. Term 1801
Reasons in appeal
Because the verdict of the Jury is Contrary to law and Evidence which I think is Sufficient.
Signed Joseph Ferebee
his Atty. W. Dozier being Absent
Audited Accounts Returned & Examined by the Court at Feby. Term 1801
Josiah Cherry Admr. in A/C with the Estate of Luke Cherry Decd. Ballance due the Estate as per Acct. filed…331 – 18 – 1
Andrew Duke Esqr. Guardn. Audited Acct. with the Estate of Rebecca Ballance & Elizabeth Ballance Orphans of Caleb Ballance Decd. Balance due Rebecca Ballance as Per account filed…9 – 5 – 10
Balance due Elizabeth Ballance as Per account filed…13 – 0 – 9
Source: http://www.ncgenweb.us/currituck/court/court1800pt2.html