Orange County Court references to enslaved people and free people of color

Register of Orange, page 263 William Luten to William Nunn, negro named Nann, proved: Nov 1766.

Register of Orange, page 302 Mary Wibley to Benjamin Waller, negro boy named Ben, proved: Jul 1768.

OCPQS 1/41 James Muse Sr to James Muse Jr, 11 Sep 1753, slaves & chattles, proved at court Sep 1753.

OCPQS 1/364 William Cox to James Watson, [no date], Negro boy [name not given], proved at court Jun 1759.

OCPQS 1/298 Zachariah Martin Jr to Hugh Smith, [no date], Negro girl Bess, proved at court Jun 1758.

OCPQS 1/98 Zachariah Martin Sr to Zachariah Martin Jr, 23 Dec 1754, Negro man Coller, Negro Bella, Negro Dublin, Negro man Jack, Negro Bess, various chattles [enumerated], proved at court Jan 1755.

OCPQS 1/106 Thomas Prestwood to John Esq, [no date], negro man Nettle [or Nellby?], proved at court Jun 1755.

OCPQS 1/122 Thomas Prestwood to John Gray, 3 Oct 1755, Negro boy Nettle?, proved at court Sep 1755.

OCPQS 1/504 James Webb to William Wiley, [no date], Negro woman Sarah, proved at court Aug 1761.

OCPQS 2/32 “Pompey a Negroe Boy belonging to Charles Johnson is adjudged to be ten Years.” [May 1763]

OCPQS 2/34: “Ordered that a Bill of Sale from William Mebane to Robert Abercromby for a Negro Wench which was proved in open court by the oath of Robert Abercromby Junr be Recorded.” [May 1763]

OCPQS 2/37: “Nathan, a Negro boy belonging to Gilbert Strayhorn is Judged by the Court to be ten years old. Rachel, a Negro girl belonging to Gilbert Strayhorn is Judged by the Court to be nine years old.” [May 1763]

OCPQS 2/51: “Roger, a Negroe belonging to Robert Abercromby is adjudged to eleven Years of age.” [Aug 1763]

OCPQS 2/405: “Major a Negroe Boy belonging toJames McCallister is adjudged by the Court to be twelve Years of Age.” [Aug 1765]

OCPQS 2/447: “Ordered that Tom a Negroe man belonging to ______ who stood committed to this Gaul as a felon be removed to Salisbury by being sent from Constable to Constable who are hereby required aid & assist in Carrying to the publick Gaol of that District to receive his Tryal.” [May 1766]

OCPQS 2/459: “Thomas Hart Esq brought before the Court one Negro Girl named Patt to have her Judged whereupon she is Considered by the Court to be ten Years of Age & no more.” [Aug 1766]

OCPQS 3/17 Robert Abercrombie Sr to William Chapman Abercrombie, [no date], Negro Pomp & Negro Milley, proved by Robert Abercrombie Jr at Aug 1777 term of court.

OCPQS 3/63: "An acct. of the sale of a Negroe fellow belonging to the Estate of Jonathan Parker dec'd is returned in open court on oath by William Wait and Ordered to be Recorded."

OCPQS 3/70: "Ordered that Colo. Thomas Hart sell a Negroe man Slave late the property of Thomas Donaldson Deceased agreeable to Law, his adm'r having returned an Inventory of the same."

OCPQS 3/81: "Ordered that the Sheriff Summon three Justices of the Peace & four Freeholders owners of Slaves to meet in at the Court House in Hillsborough on Friday next in order to Try James a Negroe man Slave the property of Henry McCoy on suspicion of his having Poisoned a Negroe the property of Rich'd Thomas. Ordered that Henry McCoy be bound in the sum of Five hundred pounds for the personal appearance of his Negroe Fellow James at the Court-House in Hillsborough on Friday next to answer such things as shall be objected against him, and that he do not depart without leave of the Court."

OCPQS 3/134: "It appearing to the Court that Jeffery a Negroe man slave the property of Thos Lloyd Esq. being possessed of bodily infirmity, the said Lloyd is exempt from the payment of Taxes for the said Slave."

OCPQS 3/138: "Ordered that James Turner be exempt from paying a Tax for a Negroe of his property called Sam. Ordered that Alexander Mebane Esq be exempt from paying a Tax for his Negroe Ben. Ordered that John Woods Sher. be exempt from paying a Tax for his Negroe Dinah."

OCPQS 3/146: "Ordered that Mark Patterson be exempt from paying Taxes for his Negroe Pharoh [or Pharah?]."

OCPQS 3/192: "December 19, 1780 State of North Carolina, Orange County. At a Court called to examine and enquire into the Cause of four Black Persons, being Soldies, vizt Thomas Thompson, Leonard Turner, Valentine Murrin & John Adams, each of whom gave in their Respective Names, being committed concerning a Robbery acted in the House of Joseph Hastings - They being arraigned, and under Examination, By Order of Capt. or rather Major McIntosh were forcibly rescued from the Court, contrary to the Civil Law & power of this State, while the Justices Alex Mebane Esq, Wm McCauley Esq + Jno Nichols Esq were present. NB the Delinquents said they were of the Maryland Line. Decem 20, 1780 Application being in a regular manner made to Colo. Gunby Com at Hillsborough, the Said Delinquents supposed to be Robbers, were with Freedom given up to the civil Power, to be dealt with agreeable tot eh Laws of this State. Test, Joshua Potts, CC."

OCPQS 3/193: "State of North Carolina, Orange County December 23, 1780. At a Court called to examine John Adams, on States Evidence, relative to a Robbery acted in the House of Joseph Hastings, of said County, on the Night of the 15th Instate, Present Wm McCauley Esq., Jno Nichols Esq., & William Courtney Esq. The said John Adams being sworn & examined agreeable to Law - according to whose *Evidence it appears that on the aforesaid Night a certain Leonard Turner, Thomas Thompson & Valentine Murrin, Soldiers in the Maryland Line, being black, but free Persons, did commit & were the Perpetrators of a most Horrid & Cruel Robbery in the House of said Joseph Hastings, unmercifully abusing him the Joseph & Wife, carry away with them, in a felonious Manner a large Sum of Gold & Silver Coin, with sundry Garments of Clothes. *Reference to his Deposition filed will more fully appear. Ordered therefore that the said Leonard Turner, Thomas Thompson & Valentine Murren be bound over to the next Superior Court to be held for the District of Hillsborough on the first Day of April next then to be arraigned before the Judges of said Court in due

OCPQS 3/194: "due course of Law, until which Time, the Gaoler is ordered to keep them in close Confinement. John Adams the States Evidence, is also ordered to Gaol, to be safely kept, or reserved, unto the said Superior Court in Order to give Evidence in Behalf of the State against the said Leonard Turner, Thomas Thompson & Valentine Murrin, relative to the Fact of said Robbery - Nevertheless the said John Adams to be admitted to Bail for his appearance, he giving such Security as may be approved of agreeable to Law. Copy Signed John Nichols, Wm McCauley. Test Joshua Potts, CC."

OCPQS 3/214: "An Inquisition taken upon a Negroe man Slave called Primus the property of Jesse Benton was returned by the Coroner & ordered to be Recorded."

OCPQS 3/223: "A Bill of Sale from Charles White to Alexander Cavins for two Negroes, was duly prov'd by the Oath of Capt. William Williams, a subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be Recorded."

OCPQS 3/245: "Matthew Clinton's Negroe Will appeared to be decripped &c. Ordered that sd Matthew Clinton be exempt from Taxes for said Negroe."

OCPQS 3/625: "Ordered that a Molatto called Frank aged five years last November be Bound to Wm Aikles? until he arrive to full age." [It seems that Frank was a free person of color who was orphaned, which is why, although he is 'bound,' it is only until he is of age (i.e. 21)?]

OCPQS 3/422: "...poor Tax, to wit Thos Reed, Thos Aspy & a free Negroe Bazer which was allowed." [All of this was struck through in the original book.]

OCPQS 3/605-606: "Ordered that the Sheriff summon a Jury of good & lawfull men to divide and lay off the estate Real & personal of the Reverend Jno Debow deceased according to the Import of the Will. That is to say the Widow there part of the Land goods & Chattels (Books excepted) to be valued & the Children part of the Estate, which will be the remaining two thirds to be put into the possession of the Reverend Jacob Lake, who will sell all the perishable part according to Law, Hire out the Negroes & Rent the Land."

OCPQS 3/632 Phillip Pendleton to James G Hart, [no date], Bill of sale for Negro Doll, proved by Henry Thompson at Nov 1786 term of court.

OCPQS 3/696 James Frazier to Thomas Hart, [no date], bill of sale for several Negroes, proved by Jesse Benton at Nov 1780 term of court. Not found in Orange Deed Books.

OCPQS 4/151: “…that the Negroe” [this entry appears to be incomplete.]

OCPQS 4/207: “ Ordered that John, the Slave of Wm Hooper esq be allowed to carry a gun on his master’s own plantation & Land at the same time Jesse Benton entered into Bond according to Law.” [All of this struck through.]

OCPQS 4/210: “On motion of Wm Hooper esq by Jesse Benton his Atty that the said Wm Hooper’s Negroe a Slaves, called John be allowed by this Court to hunt with & carry a gun on the said Wm Hooper plantation and Tract of Land, Scituate on or near Enoe, about two miles below Hillsbo., for purpose of preserving[?] the said Wm Hooper’s Stock & to hile[?] game for his family. Ordered that the said negroe John be allowed to carry a gun on his master’s land, agreeable to the said motion.”

OCPQS 4/222: “Ordered that Reuben Westmoreland be exempt from the payment of a poll tax for a Negroe Slave Martin by reason of the infirmity of said Negroe.”

OCPQS 4/277: “Ordered that a Mulatto child of the name of Vincey Wood of the age of eight years be bound to James Noey to learn the art of a Spinstress until she arrives of lawfull age.”

OCPQS 4/277: “Ordered that two Mullatto children one called Milley Henderson now of the age of Nine Years & Fielding Henderson of the age of three Years be bound to Henry Martin till they arrive to full age.”

OCPQS 4/315: “Ordered that two Mulatto Children Ezekiah Revils aged __ years & Chia Revels aged 12 be bound to Robt Neil giving to each 1 years schooling.” [Nov 1790]

OCPQS 4/445: John Ashe to Andrew Burke esq, _1 Sep 1791, a certain Negroe man Known by the name of Larry, proved Nov 1791.

OCPQS 4/445: John Ashe to Andrew Burke esq, 15 Jul 1791, a certain Negroe man Slave called and Known by the name Sampson.

OCPQS 4/476 John Nichols to John Hogg, a Negroe man name Sam, proved by William Lytle at Aug 1793 court.

OCPQS 4/486: “Ord by the the Court that William Hoopers mullatto fellow Jem have leave to carry a Gun.”

OCPQS 4/503: “Ordered also that the perishable property of Peter Willis deceased be sold except the slaves &c Negroes considered as perishable property.” Nov 1793

OCPQS 4/506: “November 26, 1793. At a Called Court for the Trial of a Negroe Slave Jack the Property of Absalom Tatom esquire. Present three Justices & four free holders who were Summoned to attend, proclamation being made by the Sheriff for the presentment to appear, none appearing he is therefore discharged.”

OCPQS 4/517: “At a Called Court for the Trial of a Negroe Woman Tamer the Proeprty of Andrew Burke esquire. Present Sterling Harris, Wm McCauley & Jas Christmas Esquires and free free holders present. It appearing to the Court that the said Negroe Woman Tamer is not guilty of the charge brought against her, its therefore Ordered that she be discharged & c.”

OCPQS 4/534: “On motion of William Cain: Ordered that the chairman grant a Certificate to Negro Sampson the property of said Cain to carry a Gun agreeably to act of assembly on the Lands of William Cain, adjoining his manor plantation & he the said Cain enters into Bond with Richd Bennehan agreeably to Law.”

OCPQS 4/534: “On motion of Richard Bennehan Ordered that the chairman grant a certificate to Negrow Daniel on his Brickhouse plantation, Frank on his Quarter plantation, Ned at his store to carry Guns agreeably to act of assembly on said D___ he the said Bennehan entering into Bond agreeably to Law.”

OCPQS 4/535: “Ordered by the court that the several Guns taken by the partolers of St Maries district from the Negroes of Richd Bennehan & Wm Cain & others be returned to the said Bennehan & Cain & others &c.”

OCPQS 4/535: “On motion of Walter Alves esquire, Ordered that Negroe Peter have leave to carry a Gun on his plantation on Little river on entering into Bond with John Hogg Security in the sum of One hundred pounds. Ordered that the Chairman grant him a certificate agreeably to Law &c.”

OCPQS 4/543: “On motion Ordered that Laban Taban a free Mullattoe boy now in Custody of the Gaoler be hired out to the highest bidder from this day to Christmas next for the purpose of paying his prison charges, subject to be demanded by the court and the person having to [be] liable for the time the boy may be with him.”

OCPQS 4/554: “Ordered that the Perishable property of William Courtney Junr deceased be sold with one Negroe Girl named Rachel be sold &c.”

OCPQS 4/584: “At a Court Summoned by the Sheriff and held at the Court house in Hillsborough on Wedensday the 16^th July, 1794 for the purpose of trying a Negroe man slave named Moses, the property of William Mangom of Guilford Courty committed to the District Gaol on suspicion of being accessory in breaking the Store of Hardress Hawkins Esquire of Orange County, Present the Worshipfull John Taylor, William Lyttle, William Watters & Wm F Strudwick, Esqs. Abner Bruce Benton Clerk of the Court of Orange being absent, John Hogg is appointed to act as Clerk to this Court in his room and stead. Barnabas Burrows being Sworn deposed to notice of the trial being given to William Mangom the owner of Moses agreeable to Law. Mosses the Negroe Slave being brought into Court is charged in the Mittimus and pleads not Guilty. No persons appearing to prove the charge against him, the prisoner is discharged on paying the Costs and Gaol fees. John Taylor, W Watters, Wm Lytle.”

OCPQS 4/605: “It appearing to this Court that Laban Tabors is a free Mullatto and an apprentice bound by Granville Court Court to David Bradford formerly of Granville but since the binding moved to Rowan County and that it being alleged his master had used him Ill, and the said apprentice being now in Gaol as a runaway, this Court doth Order that he be sent to Granville County Court which bound him out the said apprentice be delivered into the hand of sureties on their giving Security by Recognisance before Absalom Tatom or John Hogg Esquires or either of them for the personal appearance of the said apprentice at the next county Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions to be held for Granville, and that the said Recognisance be taken in the Sum of 80L after paying his prison fees &c.”

OCPQS 4/616: Frances Child to Frances McKerrall, [no date], Negro woman named Jude, proved by John McKerrall at Nov 1794 term of court.

OCPQS 4/621: “Ordered that the Sheriff of Orange County Hire out a Negroe Mulatto boy by name of Laban Taban now in Jail to the highest Bidder until next Court, which boy to be hired this evening.” [Nov 1794]

OCPQS 5/16: “Ordered that Martha Nale & Sarah Neale Admrs of Robert Nate decd have leave to sell such of the Negroes and other personal estate of the sd Robert as the sd Admnrs may in their disretion think fit in order to pay the Debts and make due distribution and division of the said estate they giving Notice and conducting themselves in ther premises according to the act of the Genl Assembly in such case made and provided.” May 1795.

OCPQS 5/36: “The State v. Isaac A Negroe Slave, the property of Wm Lytle Esq} …Africa a Negroe man slave the property of Wm Courtney & Silvia a woman Slave the property of Jno Holden? Sworn on behalf of the State…Guilty in manner and form as charged in the accusation.” Aug 1795.

OCPQS 5/37: “James Rogers is Exempted from paying a poll tax for a Negroe slave named Hannah.” Aug 1795.

OCPQS 5/38: “ State v. Isaac, a Negroe man the property of Wm Lytle} Pet Larceny. It is ordered by the Court that the sd Negroe man Isaac be taken to the public whipping post between the hours of 5 & 7 in the afternoon of this day there receive 39 lashes on his bear back well laid on and that Sheriff of Orange carry this order into Execution.” Aug 1795.

OCPQS 5/51: “Ordered that the administrator or Administratrix of the Estate of Wm Courtney Deceased or either of them have leave to sell Negro Charles in order to pay a debt due Herbert Heans?...to advertise according to Law.” Nov 1795.

OCPQS 5/150: “Ordered that Charity Rebel Revil daughter of Peggy Revil of the age of three years 1^st day of March next be bound to And. Brooks until she arrive to the age of Lawful age agreeable to act of Assembly.” Nov 1796.

OCPQS 5/177: “On motion of Wm Duffy Esq Atty for James Mebane Jun ordered that Robert Faucit & John Taylor exrs of James Armstrong Decd appear at this Term on Saturday & shew cause wherefore Cisero a negroe man late of the estate of the sd James Armstrong Decd who is now going at larges should not be sold for the benefit of the estate of sd James Armstrong Decd. The above sale enlargd[?]”

OCPQS 5/229: “Ordered that Jethro Pettiford a free boy of Colour about the age of seventeen years who it appears has been brought into this County & offered for sale by a certain Adam Marley as a Slave & who has been some time in the care & charge of Wm Partin, Be now delivered ____ the said Wm Partin to Patience Pettiford the Mother of the said boy of Nash County.” May 1797.

OCPQS 5/321: “Marchel Roberts & others v. James Johnston} Detincee?...Find that the Deft does detain the Negroes declared for, that the Plff is not barred by the Stat Lim & find that Ester is of the value of L200, that Moses is of the Value of L200, that Ellick of the Value of L200 & Betsy of the Value of L200 & ases the Plff’s damages to 6d & costs.” Nov 1797.

OCPQS 5/409: “In the matter of Sam a Mulatto man son of Rachel formerly the property of William Freeman late of Bertie County deceased on Petition of Francis Child & Mary Doherty Children & Representatives of the said William Freeman decd/ On hearing the Petition of the said Frances and Mary, praying that the said Sam a Mulatto man now residing in the County of Orange, son of Rachel a Mulatto Woman formerly the Slave of the said William Freeman deceased be set free. It being duly proved and made to appear to the satisfaction of this court that the said Mulatto woman Rachel mother of the said Mulatto man Sam had performed meritorious Services to her fomer Master the said William Freeman deceased, and that he had in consequence thereof left her and all her Children free and clear from bondage and Slavery for ever by his last will and Testament & it being also proved that the said Sam is the son of the said Rachel and thereby entitled to his Freedom & also that Robert Freeman the son of ths said William Deceased had due and legal notice that application would be made at the present Term of this Court for the liberation of the said Mulatto man, It is ordered and adjudged by the Court that the said Neg Mulatto man Sam be set free and liberated from all Bondage and Slavery whatsoever and he is licensed by this Court to go at large as a free man with all the Rights and privileges belonging to a freeman of Colour and that he shall be known by the name of Samuel Freeman.” May 1798.

OCPQS 5/414: “Ferabee Fosset widow v. The Exrs of Jno Fosset Decd & others} On hearing the petition & the answer of the Executors by which it appears that the personal property of the deceased (not including the Negroes Jane & Betsey) has been disposed of in the discharge of the debts of the deceased, and it appearing further that the said two Negroes have been approased by William Lytle & Wm Strayhorn according to the direction of the Will, and it also appearing that the petitioner has received the bed & furniture & the crockery ware bequeathed her in the Will, and the Value of the Ench & child the aforesaid Jane & Betsey amounting by the appraisement aforesaid to one hundred and forty pounds, It is therefore ordered & decreed by the Court by and with the consent of the Parties That the petitioner shall receive from the said Executors (Defendants) the sum of forty six pounds thirteen shillings & four pence being the one third part of the Valuation of the sd ___ which shall be a full discharge of all her claims on the personal Estate of her late husband the said Jno Fosset, she giving bond to refund a ratiable part in case Debt hereafter appear & property sufficient should not be left in the ___ of the Executors to discharge them persuing the directions of the ___ of the Genl Assembly in that case provided, and the petitioner shall be at liberty on tendring such Bond to take ____ for the said Sum of L46.13.4 against the said Executors de bene propriis – and the question of dower is reserved.” May 1798.

OCPQS 5/453: “State of North Carolina v. A Negro Man Bob, the property of Wm Hunt of Granville County} Ind’t. Charged with having froken & entered the dwelling house of Sam’l Dick of Orange County & stole therefrom certain goods the property of the said Samuel Dick as exhibited in the Said Charge. Pleads not Guilty…Find the Negro Bob abovementioned guilty in manner & form as set forth in the Charge. They further find that Wm Hunt the Owner of the said Negro Bob has in all respects Treated him as a kind Master and further find the said Negro to be of the Value of L200.” Aug 1798.

OCPQS 5/458: “The State v. Negro Bob the property of Wm Hunt of Granville County} Charged & found Guilty of breaking open entering into & taking from the house of Samuel Dick certain Goods of the property of the said Samuel. Being brought to the Bar, received the following Sentence, to wit, That he Bob be taken to the public Whipping post & there receive thirty nine Lashes well laid on his bare back that each of his Ears be nailed to the Pillory & cut off & that he be branded on each Cheek with the brands usual on those Occasions – and that the Sheriff of Orange carry this Sentence into Execution between the hours of 12 & 2 o’clock on this day.” Aug 1798.

OCPQS 5/549: “Ordered that a free Negroe boy called & known by the name of Moses of the age of 16 years some time in this month be bound unto John Bullock til he arrive to full age until to learn the art & mistery of a Potter.” Aug 1798.

OCPQS 5/494: “On reasons shewn the Court Jno Justice is discharged from his Recognisance as the reputed father of Ann Asque Bastard child begotten on the body of Ann Asque which child is born & proved to the Court to be a molattoe Child.” Nov 1798.

OCPQS 5/564: “Ordered that John the son of free Mary now of the age of Twelve years Aug next be bound to William Horton until he arrive to lawful age to learn the Art & Mystery of a Carpenter.” May 1799.

OCPQS 5/564: “Ordered that James Son of Free Mary now of the age of eight years Aug next be bound to Andrew Brooks until arriving to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Carpenter.” May 1799.

OCPQS 5/623: “Francis Child & Mary Doherty v. Robert Freeman} Petition. Ordered that Rachel, Suckey & Billey mentioned in the said petition be & remain in the possession, care, sutody & power of Mary Doherty until a final hearing & determination of the said petition.” Nov 1799.

OCPQS 5/632: “On motion ordered that Henry Edwards, William Forsyth, John Edwards, Isham Thrift & Charles Christmas be & they are hereby appointed as Commissioners to divide the Negro Slaves of Nathaniel Robinson decd among the Representative of said Nathaniel.” Nov 1799.

OCPQS 5/636: “On Motion, Ordered that Richard Simson, Zepheniah Tate & Asirias Graves be and they are hereby appointed to lay off the Negroes of Zacheus Tate Decd in Lotts as nearly equal as possible…Which said Lotts are to be drawn for in their presence by the Children of the said late Zacheus & a fair statement of the procedure of those hereby appointed is to be returned to the next County Court.” Nov 1799.

OCPQS 5/658 & 659: “In the matter of Rachel a molatto woman, Billy her son and Sukey her daughter, molattoes formerly the property of Wm Freeman late of Bertie County decd, on the petition of Frances Child widow, and Mary Doherty widow, children & representatives of the said Wm Freeman Decd, petitioners against Robert Freeman Defendant. On hearing the petition of said Frances & Mary, praying the said Rachel, Billy & Sukey now residing in the County of Orange, formerly slaves of the said Wm Freeman Decd be set free. It being duly provd & made appear to the Satisfaction of this Court that the said Molatto Woman Rachel, mother of the said Molatto children Billy & Sukey has performed meritorious services to her master, the said William Freeman Decd and that he had in sonsequence thereof, left her and all her children clear & free from bondage & slavery forever by his last Will & testament duly executed & provd. And the said Rachel being indentified by proof and ths aid Billey & Sukey shewn to be her children, and thereby entitled to freedom. And Robert Freeman son of the said William Decd and Executor of him the said William’s last will and testament, having been duly served with a Copy of the petition, and having apprised thereto by his council, & having failed to answer thereto the same ___ heretofore taken pro cpnfesso and appointed to be heard at this Term Ex parte, and the said Robert also now failing to put in his answer or shew any cause, It is ordered, adjudged & declared by this Court now that the said Molatto woman Rachel hath performed meritorious services toward her master, the said William Freeman & that she the said Rachel & her children, the said Billy & Suky, [659] be set free & liberated from all bondage & slavery whatsoever and they & each of them are licined by the Court to go at large as free persons with all the rights and privileges belonging to free persons of colour, and that they shall be known by the names of Rachel Joel, Billy Joel & Sukey Joel and that the Defendant Robert Freeman pay the full costs of the Suit.” Feb 1800.

OCPQS 6/23: “It appearing to the Court that two Negro Slaves the property of James Riggs, viz Tony & Toby are disabled by bodily Infirmities, It is therefore ordered that they be not in future considered as taxable property.” May 1800.

OCPQS 6/155: “Ordered that James Revills (a Boy of Colour) now of about the age of Twenty Years be bound to Benjamin Kinchen (a Man of Colour) until he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Farmer.” Feb 1801.

OCPQS 6/161: Africa Parker to William Cain & David Ray & James Yarbrough, deed of trust, proved by John Cabe at Feb 1801 term of court.

OCPQS 6/179: “Bruce & McKerall v. Africa Parker } Case…Find the Deft did assume & within 3 years that there is no set off & asses the Plffs damages to L20.12.9 & costs.” May 1801.

OCPQS 6/214: “Catlet Campbell v. Africa Parker} Find that the Defendant did assume, there is no set off & assess the plaintiff’s Damages to L32.16/6 & Costs.” Aug 1801.

OCPQS 6/225: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into the next Court the following children viz Nathaniel Revill, McLin Revill & Cary Revill to be bound out.” Aug 1801.

OCPQS 6/228: “ Samuel Goodwin v. Africa Parker, Thomas Faucett, Eli Collins, Kenneth Anderson & Thomas Watts Sec’s} Motion by Plff Judgment against the said Africa Parker & his sureties on his bond for the prison bounds. The Defendants by their Attorney plead 1^st that there is no escape. 2^nd that the prisoner was retaken upon fresh pursuit. 3^rd that the prisoner voluntarily returned within Twenty four hours. Replication[?] taken[?] as to the first plea. 2^nd that the prisoner was retaken out of the bounds upon fresh pursuit & brought back to close custody. Gen’l Demurer to the 2^nd & 3^rd pleas…Find that there was no escape, the Court are of Opinion that the Plff take nothing by his Motion. Ordered that the Defendants pay their own Witnesses.” Aug 1801.

OCPQS 6/232: “Africa Parker v. Saml Goodwin & others} Petition to be discharged under the Act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors. On motion for leave to amend the petition by adding the name of William McKerall, the Court adjudges that leave shall not be given to amend. Appeal prayed & granted.” Aug 1801.

OCPQS 6/252: “Ordered that Nathaniel Revill son of Barbary Revill now of the age of Six years July last be bound to Jesse Rice to learn the Art & mistery of a farmer. Nov 1801.

OCPQS 6/252: “Ordered that Maclin Revill son of Barbary Revill now of the age four years July last be bound to Jesse Rice to learn the art & mistery of a farmer. Nov 1801.

OCPQS 6/252: “Ordered that Cary Revill daughter of Barbary now of the age of two years July last be bound to Jesse Rice to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Nov 1801.

OCPQS 6/272: “Ordered that the said Administrators have leave to sell all the perishable property of Empson Bird D[ecease]d including the negro property of said Estate.” Feb 1802.

OCPQS 6/333: “On Motion of William Cain it is Ordered that a Negro Man Slave named Jack the Property of said William residing at his Plantation on New Hope Creek, and a Negro Man Slave named Sam, the Property of said William residing at his plantation on Little River, be allowed to carry a Gun each and hunt in the woods of their said Master, Whereupon he with Duncan Cameron his Security entered into a Bond in the Sum of One Hundred Pounds for the S____ Behaviour of said Slaves.” Aug 1802.

OCPQS 6/362: “It being suggested to the Court that to p___ an equal distribution of the Estate of Thomas Ross decd it is necessary that the Negroes of the said Estate be sold, It is therefore ordered that the said Negroes be exposed to Sale by the Administrators according to Act of Assembly.” Nov 1802.

OCPQS 6/411: “In the matter of George, Cate, Sally and her child young George and Jack slaves of the late Major Absalom Tatum. Duncan Cameron, John Hogg, Catlett Campbell and Samuel Goodwin the Executors of Major Absalom Tatum deceased appear in Open Court produce before the Court the last Will and Testament of said Absalom Tatum whereby he directs his Slaves to be liberated and apply to the said Court to liberate the Slaves George, Cate, Sally and her child young George, and young George Jack, late the property of the said Absalom Tatum as directed in said last Will and testament by reason of their meritorious services to their late Master the said Absalom Tatum and it being shewn to the Court here that the said Slaves have rendered meritorious services to their said Master entitling them to be liberated, It is therefore ordered adjudged and Decreed that the said Slaves George, Cate, Sally and her child young George and Jack be liberated and set free and that henceforth they and each of them be invested with all the rights and privileges of free born negroes.” May 1803.

OCPQS 6/428: “Ordered that the Order respecting the holders of free persons of color by Indenture be renewed and that the time of their giving bond be enlarged until next Court.” May 1803.

OCPQS 6/448: “James Kirk v. John Kirk} Atta. Ordered that the [defendant?] pay to the plaintiff James Kirk the amt of his Judgment being L37 & costs out of the monies arising from the Sale of the Negro heretofore sold & upon which this Attachment was levied.” Aug 1803.

OCPQS 6/478: “Ordered that Johney[?] Revill a free boy of Colour aged 13 years in Jan’y next be bound to William Cain until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Nov 1803.

OCPQS 6/478: Ordered that Hubbard Revill, aged __ years, Natt Revill aged __ years, Macklin Revill aged __ years be bound to William Cain to learn the art & mistery of farmers.” Nov 1803.

OCPQS 6/480: Ordered that Tabitha, Salley & Major Weaver, Children of Edy Weaver a free Woman of Colour be brought by Sterling Harris to next Court to be bound out as apprentices.” Nov 1803.

OCPQS 6/486: “It appearing to the Court that there are ten distributes & three Negro Slaves belonging to the Estate of Rachel Williams Sr[?] dec’d, It is therefore ordered that the administroators have leave to sell the said Negro slaves together with all the other personal property belonging to said Estate.” Feb 1804.

OCPQS 6/487: “Ordered that Isaac Holt, Joshua Holt & John Scott be appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes belonging to the Estate of Robert Cochran Dec’d between the Widow & Daughter.” Feb 1804.

OCPQS 6/497: “Ordered that Tabitha Weaver, daughter of Edy Weaver, no[w] of ______ years be bound to Edy Weaver Untill she arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a spinster.” Feb 1804.

OCPQS 6/498: “Ordered that Major Weaver, Son of Edy Weaver, now of the age of ______ years be bound to Edy Weaver untill he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Feb 1804.

OCPQS 6/498: “Ordered that David Weaver, son of Edy Weaver, now of the age of ______ years be bound to Edy Weaver untill he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Farmer.” Feb 1804.

OCPQS 6/498: “Ordered that Sally Weaver, daughter of Edy Weaver, now of the age of ______ years be bound to Edy Weaver untill she arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster.” Feb 1804.

OCPQS 6/498: “Ordered that John Weaver, Son of Edy Weaver, now of the age of ______ years be bound to Edy Weaver untill he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Farmer.” Feb 1804.

OCPQS 6/498: “Ordered that William Weaver, Son of Edy Weaver, now of the age of ______ years be bound to Edy Weaver untill he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Farmer.” Feb 1804.

OCPQS 6/520: “Alexander Mebane v. Conrod Long}…Find the Defendant Guilty & within 3 years & that the Negro Woman Licey[?] is of the Value of L137. 10/, that the Negro Child Nancy is of the Value of L62.10/ & assess the Plffs Dam to Plf 6d & Costs.” May 1804.

OCPQS 6/535: “Susannah Leath v. Joseph Street}…Find that the Defendant doth detain the Negro Jack mentioned in the Plaintiffs declaration & within 3 Years, and that the said Negro is of the Value of L200 & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to 6d & costs.” May 1804.

OCPQS 6/543: “It appearing to the Court that the perishable property of Sam’l Love Dec’d is not sufficient to Satisfy the Debts due by said Estate, It is therefore Ordered that Samuel Hopkins Admr of the said Sam’l Love Dec’d have leave to sell such of the Negroes belonging to said Estate as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Debts.” May 1804.

OCPQS 6/564: “John Walker v. Mebane & Rainey}…Find that the Defendants do detain the Negro Dinah mentioned in the plaintiff’s Declaration, that within three years, that the said Negro is of the Value of L250 & assess the Plff’s Damages to 6d & Costs.” Aug 1804.

OCPQS 6/566: “Ordered that John Scott, Joshua Holt and Isaac Holt be appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes belonging to the Estate of Rich’d Cochran Dec’d between the Widow of said Richard Dec’d and Pollydella Cochran daughter of said Richard Dec’d and that they report to this Term.” Aug 1804.

OCPQS 6/567 John Mebane v. Mebane & Rainey}…Find that the Defendants do detain the Negro boy Charles mentioned in the Plff’s petition & within 3 Years & ????? the said Boy is of the Value of L90 & assess the Plff’s Dam to 6d & Costs.” Aug 1804.

OCPQS 6/578: “Ordered that Catharine Tate Admnx of Simpson Tate Dec’d have leave to sell Simon, a Negro boy, belonging to the Estate of the said Simpson Tate Dec’d.” Aug 1804.

OCPQS 6/591: “John Jamison & others v. Samuel Riggs & wife} Petition. This cause coming on to be heard on the petition, answer, Depositions and evidence, the Court are of the opinion that the defendant Jane did not purchase the negro Flora to the use of herself & child but to the use of herself only, and therefore that the said Flora and her children are not subject to be divided as prayed by the petitioners and that the price bid by the said Jane for the said Flora and her children as a reasonable price and that nothing more ought to be allowed the petitioners for them and the court is further of opinion that the defendants ought to be charged and do charge them as follows…[lengthy accounting.]” Nov 1804.

OCPQS 6/600: “Benjamin Peeler v. William Dunnagan} Detinu Gen’l ??? & stat tem…Find that the Defendant doth detain the Negro Boy Parker & within 3 years, that he is of the Value of L200 & assess the Plff’s Damages to 6d & Costs.” Nov 1804.

OCPQS 6/601: “William Mebane & Co v. Mebane & Rainey} Detine & Gen’l ??? & stat tem…Find that the Defendant doth detain the Negro Boy Roger alias Dodger mentioned in the Plff Declaration & within 3 years, and that he is of the Value of L138 6/8. Also that they do not detain the Negro Girl Nancy, and assess the Plff’s Damaages to 0/6 & costs. L133.6/6.” Nov 1804.

OCPQS 6/606: “John Mebane &c v. Mebane & Rainey}…Find that the Defendants do detain the Negro Boy Guilford mentioned in the Plff’s Declaration & within 3 years, that he is of the value of L200 & assess the plff’s Damages 6 d & Costs.” Nov 1804.

OCPQS 7/52: “ Jehu Hall & wife v. Mebane & Rainey}…Find that the Defendants do detain the Negro Girl Nancy and within three years, that the said Negro Girl is of the Value of L125 and assess the plaintiffs Damages to 6d & Costs.” Aug 1805.

OCPQS 7/63: “John Stroud admr v. William Whitted}…Find that the Defendant does detain the Negro Gilbert alias Will and within three Years, that the said Negro is of the Value of L250 and assess the plaintiffs Damages to L81.5/ & Costs.” Aug 1805.

OCPQS 7/94: “It appearing to the Court that the property of Edmund Green Dec’d which was sold by the Administrator is no sufficient to pay the Debts due by said Edmund Green Dec’d. It is therefore Ordered that the administrator of the said Edmund Green Dec’d have leave to sell the Negroes belonging to said Estate for the purpose of paying the Debts due by said Estate & effecting a proper division thereof.” Nov 1805.

OCPQS 7/140: “Robert Campbell v. Wm Forsyth}…Find After allowing the expences of the Negro &c they assess the Plffs Dams to L296.6.9 & costs.” May 1806.

OCPQS 7/187: “Ordered that Joseph Ming Admr of Alex Benson Dec’d have leave to seel all the personal Estate including a Negro Woman belonging to the Estate of said Alex’r Benson Dec’d.” Aug 1806.

OCPQS 7/189: “Ordered that Wm Guy admr of Wm Guy Dec’d have leave to Sell a Negro Man Tom belonging to the Estate of said Intestate for the purpose of affecting an equal distribution of said Estate among the Legatees or Heirs.

OCPQS 7/190: “On application the Court releases John Taylor Jr from his Covenant respecting Fanny Smith a free Girl of Color who was bound to said John Taylor Jr some time ago. It is thereupon Ordered that the said Fanny Smith daughter of Lucy Smith now of the age of 13 years 2^nd March next be bound to said Lucy Smith until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster.” Aug 1806

OCPQS 7/221: “Sarah Cozart v. James Thomason} Detinue Gen’l Issue Stat Lim…Find that the Defendant does not detain the Negro Girl Ritty mentioned in the plaintiffs Declaration.” Feb 1807.

OCPQS 7/246: “Ordered that John Thompson, Charles Christmas & Henry Edwards or any two of them be appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes belonging to the Estate of Nathaniel Robertson Dec’d between William Robertson & Merritt Robertson children of said Nathaniel Robertson Dec’d & report to next Court.” Feb 1807.

OCPQS 7/346: “It appearing that an equal division of the Negroes belonging to the Estate of Nathaniel Harris Dec’d among the Children of said Dec’d cannot be made, It is therefored Ordered that the Administrators of said Nath’l Harris Dec’d have leave to sell said negros viz a woman & three children.” Nov 1807.

OCPQS 7/352: “On hearing the petition of Richard Harris for the Emancipation of his Slave Daniel, It is Ordered by the Court that the said Richard Henderson have permission to liberate the said Slave Daniel on complying with the requisites of the Act of the General Assembly in such cases made & provided.” Nov 1807.

OCPQS 7/361: “Daniel Cloud & wife v. Levi Whitted Adm} To try the following Issue viz whether in the life time of Martha Neal any contract was made between her & her daughter Sarah now the wife of the defendant by which on the death of said Martha the Negro Salley mentioned in the proceedings should become the property of the said defendant’s wife absolutely. And if they find that there was no such contract then what is the Value of the Negro Salley?...Find the Isse in favor of the Defendant respecting the Negro Girl Sally in favor of the Defendants and Levi Whitted Admr.” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/378: “Ordered that Nancy Weaver daughter of ____ Weaver a free woman of colour be bound to ______ Roberts to learn the art & Mystery of a spinster, and to save[?] him till she arrive at the age of 21 years – she having born on 8^th Octo. 1792.” Feb 1808

OCPQS 7/378: “Ordered that Lucy Weaver daughter of Pen__ Weaver a free woman of clour, born on the 1_th day of September 1794, be bound to William Roberts till she arrive at the age of 21 years to learn the art & mystery of a spinster.” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/378: “Ordered that Edith Weaver daughter of Pen__ Weaver a free woman of colour, born on the __ July 1795, be bound to James Latta son of[?] till she arrives at the age of 21 years, to learn the art & mystery of a spinster.” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/378: “Ordered that Elizabeth or Betty Weaver, daughter of Penny Weaver a free Woman of colour born 2^nd July 1796 be bound to John Latta son of Thomas till she arrives at the age of 21 years, to learn the art & Mystery of a spinster.” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/378: “Ordered that Franky Weaver daughter of Penny Weaver born the 5^th July 1797 be bound to Edward Harris till she arrives at the age of 21 years to learn the art & Mystery of a spinster.” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/379: “Ordered that Penny Weaver daughter of Penny Weaver a free woman of colour born Nov 4^th ____ be bound to Robt Harris till she arrives at the age of 21 years to learn the art & mystery of a spinster.” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/379: “Ordered that Simon Weaver son of Penny Weaver a free woman of colour born the 17^th day of April 1800 be bound to Duncan Ca[meron?] till he arrives at the age of 21 years to learn the art & mystery of a farmer.” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/398: “Samuel Bristoe & John Wilson freemen of color having been found playing cards together & betting money of the Game & having been brought into Court, It is Ordered that they give Security for their good behavior & appearance at next Court and that they stand committed until they perform this Order. It is further Ordered that they be imprisoned until 10 o’clock on Monday next.” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/415: “Nathaniel Carrington v. Joseph Brittain}…William P Mangum in Whose hands this attachment was levied & he summoned as Guarnishee appeared in open Court & being Sworn States that he understands that Deft left sundry Notes & accounts in the hands of Enoch Collins & Moses Guess with authority to collect the Money due upon them, that he understands & believes that George Carrington has in his possession a Negro Girl Slave the property of the defendant, the the stud horse known by the name of Little Driver is the property of the Defendant. The said Mangum being unable to make a full Guarnishment as to himself is continued for further examination.” May 1808.

OCPQS 7/416 Patsy Crowder v. Joseph Brittain} William P Mangum in whose hands this attachment was levied & he summoned as Guarnishee appeared in open Court & being Sworn States that he understands the defendant left sundry notes & accounts in the hands of Enoch Collins & Moses Guess with authority to collect the money upon them, that he understand & believes that George Carrington has in his possiession a Negro Girl Slave the property of the Defendant, that the Stud horse known by the name of Little Driver is the property of Defendant. The said Mangum being unable to make full Guarnishment as to himself is continued for further examination.” May 1808.

OCPQS 7/442: “Margaret Wall v. John Douglass}…Find that the Defendant does detain the Negro Harry mentioned in the plaintiffs declaration & within three years, that there is no Accord & Satisfaction, that the said Negro is of the Value of L325 & assess the Plffs damages to L15 & Costs.” Aug 1808.

OCPQS 7/513: “On the Petition of Pleasant Henderson praying for the emancipation of Abram a Negro fellow now about the Age of forty one Years, It is Ordered that said Negro fellow Abraham be emancipated & set free and that he be called & known by the name of Abraham Manso[?]” Feb 1808.

OCPQS 7/561: “Elizabeth Dishon &c v. Brice Collins} Detinue…Find the Defendant does not detain the Negro Jack mentioned in the Plffs declaration.” Aug 1809.

OCPQS 7/564: “Ordered that Nancy Wilson be released from the payment of a Black pole the same being blind.” Aug 1809.

OCPQS 7/566: “On motion and Petition of the Trustee of the Estate of Absalom Tatom dec’d to carry to execution the last will and Testament of the said Abslom Tatom respecting the emancipation of certain Slaves viz George, Cate, Sally and her child young George and Jack mentioned in the said Will, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Slaves had performed meritorious services to the said Absalom Tatom in his life time & that in consideration thereof the said Absalom had devised the said Slaves with their increase to the Trustees named in his will in trust and confidence to have them emancipated. And it further appearing to the Court that the said Slave Sally has had Issue Jesse, Jim, Patsey and Betsey, in consideration of all which the Court doth order, adjurdge and decree that the said Slaves be emancipated, liberated from Slavery and set free in as full and complete a manner as this Court hath power by law to emancipate the said Slaves, and that hence forward they be called and known by the names of George Tatom, Cate Tatom, Jack Tatom, George Tatom the younger, Sally Tatom, Jese Tatom, Jim Tatom, Patsey Tatom and Betsey Tatom, with all the rights and priviledges of free born Negroes. Whereupon Will Kirkland, David Ray and Duncan Cameron three and a majority of the Trustees named in the Will of the said Absolam Tatom decd entered into & acknowledged a Bond according to law for indemnifiying the Courty from becoming charged with the maintenance or support of the said Persons or either of them.” Aug 1809.

OCPQS 7/577: “Ordered that leave be given, and it is hereby given to the following Slaves the property of Rich’d Bennehan to carry Guns Donom[?] at the Brick House, Frank Kennon at the Store, and Humphrey at Little River plantations, and to David the slave of Duncan Cameron at Eno plantation agreeable to law in such cases whereupon they gave Bond and Security as ___sted by law.” Nov 1809.

OCPQS 8/18: “Anne Furguson v. Moore & Faucette Excrs} Detinue…Find the Defendants do detain the Negro Adam and within three years that the said Negro is of the Value of L240. Assess the Damages to L10 & Costs.” Feb 1810.

OCPQS 8/173: “Ordered that the admrs of Abner Tapp Dec’d have leave to sell the perishable Estate of said Dec’d and also a Negro named Lydia for the purpose of effecting a division.” Feb 1810.

OCPQS 8/253: “James Kirk v. John L Kirk}…find that the defendant does detain the Negroe Tony mentioned in the Plffs declaration and within three years that there is no release that the said negroe is of the value of L250 and assess the plffs damages to L38.6 & costs.” Nov 1811.

OCPQS 8/263: “Ordered that John Black a freeman of Color now confined in the Jail of this County on a charge of Burglary committed in the County of Granville be conveyed by the Sheriff of the County to the Sheriff or Jailor of Granville to be by him safely kept until the next Superior Court to be held for said County of Granville. Ordered by the Court that it be certified to the County Court of Granville that Samuel Turrentine Jailor of this County be allowed Eight pounds 12/2 for keeping and maintaining John Black a freeman of color charged with a Burglary committed in the County of Granville.” Nov 1811.

OCPQS 8/361: “The State v. Negro Sam} Information – Burglary…Find the Prisoner Sam not Guilty of the Felony & Burglary as charged but Guilty of Grand Larceny. The Prisoner Sam being brought to the Bar and being asked by the Court why Sentence of death should not be passed upon him, he prays the benefit of Clergy, which is extended to him by the Court. The Court therefore Ordered that he be brought to the Bar of the Court and then be branded on the brown [?] of the left Thumb with the Letter T and that the Sheriff of Orange County carry this Sentence into Exceution, and that the prisoner stand committed until the Costs are paid.” May 1812.

OCPQS 8/397: “Ordered that the Sheriff produces immediately to this Court the Child of Charity Revill a freewoman of color to be dealt with as the Court may direct…Ordered that Susannah Revill daughter of Charity Revill a freewoman of Color now of the age of 15 months be bound to Robert Eaton[?] until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mystery of a Spinster.” Aug 1812.

OCPQS 8/412: “It is ordered that the Sheriff take into his possession two Children of Color by the name of Whittaker now in the possession of James Thompson (of Thos) and them safely keep and that he produce them to the next Court.” Nov 1812.

OCPQS 8/426: “Ordered that the Admr of Arthur Mangum Dec’d have leave to sell all the perishable estate including negroes of said Dec’d for the purpose of paying Debts if necessary.” Feb 1813.

OCPQS 8/482: “Henry Dunwoody Exr v. George Carrington}…Find that the Defendant does detain the Negro Slaves mentioned in the ____ that within three Years and that there is no release. They further find that the Negro Jude is of the Value of L2__, Sylvia L200, Peter L175, Poll L100, Henderson L125 and assess the Plffs Damages to 1d & costs.” Aug 1813.

OCPQS 8/483: “Ordered that Doctor Barnabas O’Farrill Admr of Andrew Brooks Dec’d have leave to sell at nine months credit he taking Bond with Sufficient Security Tom & Jince two of the Negroes of Dec’d for purposes of paying the Debts of Dec’d.” Aug 1813.

OCPQS 8/575: “On motion of John Breeze It is ordered that a male Slave of the said John Breeze by the name of Jacob no longer liable to the payment of Taxes, he being of no value.” May 1814.

OCPQS 8/575: “Ordered that William Burnet a Boy of Color of the age Seven years 15^th of next Month be bound to John McPherson until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Cooper & farmer.” May 1814.

OCPQS 8/584: “Ordered that Peter a boy of Color the Son of Polley Copley a white Woman be bound to John Redmond until he arrives to lawful age, now aged 6 years, to learn him the art & mistery of a Hatter, and that said Redmond enter into Bond & Security for the delivery of the said Boy at the end of his apprenticeship.” May 1814.

OCPQS 8/604: “Ordered that the Sheriff of this County have Subpoena to be immediately served on Samuel Peelor, Benjamin Peelor & ???? Copley ????? Copley witnesses in behalf of the state against Ned a negro man slave the property of Thomas Holloway charged with the murder of Robert Grisham and that the Subpoenas be returned unto Court at 10 ofclock to morrow.” Aug 1814.

OCPQS 8/610: “Ordered that Alexander Pickard be released from the apy’t of the Taxes on two black polls, he being overcharged on his list to that Amount.” Aug 1814.

OCPQS 9/23: “Ordered that Hannah Harris be released from the payment of Taxes on her Negro woman Dilcy, she being infirm.” Feb 1815.

OCPQS 9/45: “George Carrington v. Herbert Sims}…find that the Defendant doth not detain the Negroes mentioned in the plaintiffs declaration or any one of them. Appeal prayed & granted. William P Mangum & Arch’d Carrington.” May 1815.

OCPQS 9/48: “The State v. Benjamin}…Ordered that the Sheriff Summons George a negro Slave the property of D____ Varning to give evidence on Tomorrow in behalf of the State.” May 1815.

OCPQS 9/55: “The State v, Benjamin a Negro Slave the property of Nicholas Atkins}…find the Defendant not Guilty of the felony as charged with Bill of Indt. It is adjudged that the Witnesses whose names are enclosed on the Bill of Indictment were material & necessary on behalf of the State.” May 1815.

OCPQS 9/60: “Ordered that Alsa Barnett an Orphan Boy of Color of the age of 11 years 15^th Sept next be bound to Wm McPherson who enters into Bond according to Law with James McPherson Sur.” May 1815.

OCPQS 9/92: “On Motion and cause shown it is Ordered that Isaac Weaver a boy of Color now about eighteen years old who was heretofore bound by this Court to Edward Harris be & he is removed from the power & authority of the said Edward Harris and is release & discharged from further obedience to the Orders of the said Edward Harris & of ___ his Service.” Aug 1815.

OCPQS 9/95: “Ordered that Abel Rainey Coroner be allowed five pounds for holding an Inquest on the body of a Negro Slave the property of William Wallace.” Aug 1815.

OCPQS 9/111: “James Webb v. John McDaniel}…Being impaneled by Consent find that Defendant doth detain the Negroe Boy Lewis mentioned in the Plaintiffs Declaration, that he is of the Value of five hundred Dollars & assess the plaintiffs Damages to ten Dollars & Costs.” Nov 1815.

OCPQS 9/122: “Hawkins Stroud v. Richard Thompson}…find that the Defendant does detain the Negro Boy Stephen and within three Years that the said Negro of the Value of One hundred ^ fifty pounds, that there is no release and asses the plaintiffs damages to 6d & costs.” Feb 1816.

OCPQS 9/168: “On Motion It is Ordered that the Executors of Benjamin Rainey decd have leave to sell Six other of the Negroes belonging to the said Estate for the purpose of paying debts.” May 1816.

OCPQS 9/176: “The State v. Negro Jim} William Horner a witness Summoned in behalf of the State being called by the Sheriff but failing to appear according to the Subpoena served on him is fined according to act of assembly.” May 1816.

OCPQS 9/179: “The State v. Jim alias James the property of Thomas Snipes Excr}…Find the Prisoner at the Bar Jim alias James Guilty of the House Breaking Larceny & Felony in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment. Remanded.” May 1816.

OCPQS 9/181: “Burk Walker who having been confined in the Jail of this County on a charge of being accessory to the crime committed by Negro Jim being brought into Court and Surety for his good behavior being required by Samuel Couch, It is Ordered by the Court that he be confined in the Jail of this County until he give sufficient Sec’y.” May 1816.

OCPQS 9/189: “The State v. Negro Jim alias James} Convicted at this Term for House Breaking, Larceny & felony. Ordered that the Sheriff being the body of the said Negro Jim alias James into Court for the purpose of passing having sentence passed & rendering Judgment in his Case conviction. The Sheriff having brought the prisoner into Court to the Bar of the Court is -. The secntence of the Court is that the said Negroe Jim be taken from hence to the place from whence he came and from thence to the place of Execution and there be hung by the neck until he be dead. And that the Sheriff of Orange carry this sentence into effect on the twenty eighth day of June next between the Hours of 12 and 4 ofclock of that day. Thomas Snipes esq. as Owner of the Negro Jim alias James and Executor of the last weill & Testament of William Ramsey dec’d defended this said Negro. Appeal prayed & granted by the prisoner at the Bar the said Jim alias James & also by Thomas Snipes the Owner of said Slave which is granted by the Court and the said Prisoner at the” May 1816.

OCPQS 9/209: “It is Ordered by the Court that William Cain jr. who administered on the Estate of John Cain deceased according to law make sale of the perishable part of said Estate & also the Negroe Slaves for the purpose of paying Debts and making distribution – excepting such Slaves as are engaged in the crop on the Intestates Eno plantation, & such stock & crop & utensils as may be necessary in his opinion for the use of __st plantation during this year.” May 1816.

OCPQS 9/242: “On motion Ordered that William Barbee, Pleasant Henderson, Thomas H Taylor, Bryan Kittrell & Edward Robson or any four of them be and are appointed Commissioners to aid and assist the Administrator of David Craig dec’d in appraising allotting & distributing the Negroes of his intestate among the Children of said intestate to wit Polley Craig, Sarah Craig, Elizabeth Craig and Alexander Russell administrator of John Craig dec’d and report to next Term.” Aug 1816.

OCPQS 9/247: “Ordered that William J Cain admr of John Cain dec’d have leave to sell the remaining Negroes and personal Estate belonging to said dec’d.” Aug 1816.

OCPQS 9/295: “Ordered that Fredrick Blanshard admr have leave to sell a Negro Girl the property of Nancy Outlaw Dec’d.” Feb 1817.

OCPQS 9/308: “Ordered that Elizabeth Revill a free Girl of Color now about the age of 16 years be bound to Simon Davis until she arrives to lawful age to [learn] the art & mystery of a Spinster. [note in marge:] Indenture made out.” Feb 1817.

OCPQS 9/309: “Ordered that a Summons issue to James Forsyth that he bring into the next Court a Colored Boy heretofore bound to him called John Whittaker and show Cause wherefore the Indenture should not be Cancelled and that the Sheriff take Bond & Sec’y in the Sum of L250 of said Forsyth to be void on Condition that he does produce said Boy according to the Order.” Feb 1817.

OCPQS 9/328: “John Oneal v. Mary Lloyd}…find that the Defendant doth detain the Negro Girl Slave Alsy [hard to read that name] mentioned in the plaintiffs declaration and doth detain her within three Years, that she is of the Value of Two hundred & fifty pounds and assess the plaintiffs Damages to L10 & costs.” May 1817.

OCPQS 9/358: “It appearing to the Court Joseph Woody to whom Zedkiah Husbands a boy of colour was heretofore bound hath removed from this County, It is therefore ordered that said Zedekiah Husbands be bound to John Crawford to learn the art & mystery of a farmer. The said Zedkiah Husbands having been produced to the Court.” May 1817.

OCPQS 9/395: “On Motion of William Smith Administrator of Tobias Smith dec’d, Ordered that the said William Smith sell all of the personal estate of the said Tobias Smith including two Slaves, they being the only Slaves of the estate and there being four distributees.” Aug 1817.

OCPQS 9/404: “George Simms a man of Color having been who was heretofore committed to the Jail of this County on Suspiecion of his being a runaway Slave, having been brought into Court and the Court being Satisfied that he is a free Man it is Ordered that he be discharged from his Imprisonment upon his taking the Oath prescribed for the relief of Insolvent Debtors. Whereupon the said George took the said oath and was discharged accordingly.” Aug 1817.

OCPQS 9/423: “It appearing to the Court that for the purpose of distributing the Negro Slaves belonging to the Estate of William Rainey dec’d a Sale of the said Slaves should be made by the administrators of said Estate, It is Ordered that Michael Holt and John King the administrators of the Estate expose to Sale the said Negro Slaves.” Nov 1817.

OCPQS 9/441: “Ephraim Cain represents to the Court that he is desirous[?] that a ___ should be granted to a Negro Slave of his named Sam to sarry a Gun upon his plantation on Eno in said County, said Cain has no white overseer on said plantation but the same is superintended by the said Slave and crop is ___ded thereupon, nor has any other slave obtained license to carry a Gun on said plantation. It is therefore Ordered that a license be granted to the said Cane for the said Sam to carry a Gun on said Plantation the said Caine giving bond & Security according to Law.” Nov 1817.

OCPQS 9/469: “Ordered that William Revill now of the Age of 19 years be bound to John Wilson until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mystery of a Carpenter.” Feb 1818.

OCPQS 9/470: “Ordered that a Notice issue to Simon Davis to whom Salley Revill a free Girl of Color was heretofore bound, to appear at next Term to show Cause why the Indenture should not be rescinded. [Something else possibly about binding her to John Taylor instead, but it is crossed out and very difficult to read.]” Feb 1818.

OCPQS 9/487: “Ordered that the Indenture binding to Polly Comb a free Girl of Colour named Nancy Whitaker be cancelled, and that the said Girl be bound to Henry Thompson Junr until she arrives to lawful age to learn the ar & mystery of a Spinster, she being now abou the age of 13 years.” Feb 1818.

OCPQS 9/513: “Ordered that John Faddis Coroner be allowed Six Pounds for holding an Inquest on the body of a negro man Slave the property of Sarah Scarlett, and that the County Trustee pay the same.” May 1818.

OCPQS 9/515: “Ordered that William R Robinson Admr of William Robinson dec’d have leave to sell two negroes viz Major & Leah upon a credit of at least six months belonging to the Estate of said dec’d for the purpose of paying Debts.” May 1818.

OCPQS 9/520: “Whereas it appears to the Court that Robert McCrory died possessed of one Slave only, a woman by the name of Hannah and that a division of his personal property cannot be conveniently made without the sale of the said Slaves. Therefore ordered that James Hutcheson administrator of the said Robert McCrory sell the said Slave at public sale at twelve months creit taking Bond with good Security for the purchase money.” May 1818.

OCPQS 9/526 & 527: “Whereas it is represented to this Court that Samuel Strudwick had whipped one of his Slaves by wh__ whipping & he afterwards died, It is thereupon Ordered by consent of the Solicitor General Edward Jones that recognizance be taken for the appearance of said Samuel Strudwick at the next Superior Court to answer for the Killing of said Negro. Whereupon Paoli Ashe, Richard Ashe & John Taylor Esqs entered into recognizance in the Sum of L500 for his appearance.” May 1818.

OCPQS 9/553: “Ordered that the Admr of Abram Allen Dec’d have leave to sell the perishable property & Negroes belonging to the Estate of Abram Allen dec’d.” May 1818.

OCPQS 9/568: “Ordered that John Faddis Coroner be allowed five pounds for holding an Inquest on the Body of Bella a Negro late the property of Samuel Strudwick. [Note in Margin:] Order issued to John Faddis 9^th March 1819.” Aug 1818.

OCPQS 9/571: “Ordered that Joseph Latta Admr of John Latta Dec’d have leave to sell the Negroes Dilcey and Pleasant & others of the Salves necessary for the purpose of paying the debts.” Aug 1818.

OCPQS 10/15: “Ordered that the Sheriff produce to this Court a Mulatto Girl names Elizabeth Revill heretofore bound so Simon Davis and that he give notice to said Cimon Davis that he appear before this Court immediately to shew Cause why the Indenture shall not be rescinded.” Nov 1818. This immediately followed by a similar order regarding a white boy named Jesse Harvey also bound to Simon Davis.

OCPQS 10/21: “The Sheriff having produced into Court Elizabeth Revill a free Girl of Color heretofore bound to Simon Davis and it appearing to the Court that said Simon does not manage her in a proper Way, It is Ordered that the Indenture entered into by said Simon Davis be Cancelled and that said Elizabeth Revill be bound to Colo Wm Shepperd until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. The said Shepperd enters into Bond with James Lapslie and James Hart Sec according to the act of Assembly.” Nov 1818.

OCPQS 10/64: “Ordered that the Administrator of Abram Allen dec’d be permitted to sell the Negroes belonging to the Estate of Abram Allen dec’d.” Feb 1819.

OCPQS 10/64: “Ordered that Thoams Bilbo Depuuty Sheriff be allowed Two Dollares & fifty Cents for bringing into Court a Free Girl of Colour & a white bound boy in possession of Simon Davis at November Term last and that the County Trustee pay the same.” Feb 1819. [Marginal note:] “Order delivered to Thos Bilbo 20^th April 1819.”

OCPQS 10/144: “Ordered that the Administrators of John Hunt dec’d have leave to sell the perishable estate of said dec’d together with a Negro Man Slave called Abram.” Aug 1819.

OCPQS 10/185: “Ordered that William McCawley Administrator of the Estate of John Hunt dec’d have leave to sell all the Negro slaves belonging to the Estate of said dec’d for the payment of Debts & making division of said estate and to sell the same on a credit of not less than twelve months.” Nov 1819.

OCPQS 10/221: “Ordered that John Faddis, Coroner, be allowed the sum of five pounds for holding an Inquest on the body of an Infant child of a negro woman the property of David Allison Esq. and that the County Trustee pay the same.” Feb 1820.

OCPQS 10/226: “Ordered that Solomon Hathcock a boy of color now of the age of twelve years be bound to Alexander Morphis until he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mystery of a farmer.” Feb 1820.

OCPQS 10/274: “James McDaniel to whom an apprentice by the name of Alexander Husbands was bound heretofore produced said Husbands before the Court. On motion ordered that said McDaniel be discharged from the condition of the bond which he gave at the time said apprentice was bound.” May 1820. Note that the race of Alexander Husbands is not given here, but based on the last name I believe he was likely a person of color. It appears that Alexander and Zedekiah Husbands both lived in what is now southern Alamance County on the west side of the Haw River (because the men to whom they were at various points bound (McDaniel, Woody and Crawford) were all members of families that lived in the vicinity of Marys Creek.

OCPQS 10/317: “Ordered that Notice Issue to Robert Eaton to appear at the next Term of this Court to show cause why Susanna Revill a Girl of Colour heretofore bound to him should not be removed.” Aug 1820.

OCPQS 10/327: “Ordered that James Wells son of Prudence Wells a Woman of Colour of the age of thirteen years be bound to Reuben Day until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mystery of a Shoemaker.” Aug 1820.

OCPQS 10/428: “Ordered that John Hathcock a boy of Colour of the age of Nine years be bound to John McDaniel until he arrives to lawful age to learn the Art & mystery of a Farmer. Bond given & Indenture signed.” Feb 1821.

OCPQS 10/431: “Ordered that Thomas Burnet a Boy of Color Son of Milley Burnet be bound to Thomas Davis until he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer. now of the age of Eighteen years.” Feb 1821.

OCPQS 10/461: “Rose Sears v. Merritt & Coulter}…find the Negro Slave Daniel was of the proper[?] Goods & chattels of William Sparrow in the prlea mentioned and was before bringing of this suit duly sold to the Defendant William H Merritt & thereby became his property and that he is not the property of the plaintiff. Assess $40 damages for detention of the Slave by the plff Rose Sears and that Court adjudges that the said Defendants have a return of said slave [illegible] & [illegible] the said Damages & costs of Suit…” May 1821.

OCPQS 10/477: “Ordered that the Sheriff of Orange County sell at public Sale for Cash a Negro Man called John committed to the Jail of said County as a Runaway according to act of Assembly passed in the year 1818.”

OCPQS 10/477: “Ordered that Thomas Thompson the Guardian of Mary H Milleson a Lunatic have leave to sell a negro man Slave Washington the peroperty of his Ward and that he sell him on a Credit of Six Months for the purpose of discharging Debt contracted for her maintenance & for he better maintenance hereafter.” May 1821.

OCPQS 10/478: “Ordered that the Administrator of William Walker dec’d have leave to sell all the personal estate of said Deceased including the Negroes.” May 1821.

OCPQS 10/510: “Ordered that John Faddis Coroner be allowed Ten Dollars for holding an Inquest over the body of a negro Slave the property of John Pugh and that the County Trustee pay the same.” Aug 1821.

OCPQS 10/541: “Ordered that the administrator of Archer Harris Dec’d have leave to sell the perishable Estate of said Dec’d & also Six Slaves viz America, Ben, Isham, Dilce, Sall & Tamer on a Credit of 12 months.” Nov 1821.

OCPQS 10/551: “Ordered that Hall Garrison Administrator of the estate of William Brown dec’d have leave to sell two negro Slaves belonging to said estate for the purpose of making distribution.” Nov. 1821.

OCPQS 10/556: “Ordered that John Evans a boy of Colour the son of Polly Evans a white woman dec’d of the age of ten years be bound to Isaac Jackson carpenter until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mystery of a Carpented to learn him to read & write & cypher as far as the rule of three and at the end of his service to give him a set of Carpenters Tools worth $100.” Nov 1821.

OCPQS 10/559: “Ordered that the Sheriff of Orange County sell for ready money a runaway slave named Cobb after advertising the same for three months agreeably to the act of 1818 in such case made & provided and that advertisement be made in the Hillsboro Recorder.” Nov 1821.

OCPQS 10/595: “Ordered that the Sheriff of this County produce to this Court at the next Term Charles Drew [overwritten ‘Griffis’] son of Betsey Drew a coloured woman.” Feb 1822.

OCPQS 11/82: “Ordered that Zachariah Herndon Amr of Wm Rhodes dec’d sell the Negro Slaves the property of said Estate at public sale for a credit of twelve months & on giving twenty days public notice.” Nov 1822.

OCPQS 11/90: “Ordered that the Sheriff of this County take up the Negro Slave Allick the property of Doct’r John Umstead & him safely secure so that he bring said Negro Slave before the next Term of this Court & that said Sheriff give Notice to the Owner of said Slave at least ten days before the next Term.” Nov 1822.

OCPQS 11/90: “Ordered that the Sheriff of this County take up the Negro Slave Jacob the property of Jane Nelson & him safely secure so that he have said Negro Slave before the next Term of this Court & that said Sheriff give Notice to the Owner of said Slave at least ten days before the next Term.” Nov 1822.

OCPQS 11/91 & 92: “Thomas D Watts Esquire the Sheriff of Orange County brings ___ into Court the body of William Johnston a free man of colour and says to the Court that his informed that the said William Johnston came into this State sive the year 1795 and that finding him since the last Term of this Court in the said County, he applied to the said William Johnston to give him a Bond and Security payable to the Governor of this State in the sum of Two hundred pounds conditioned for his good behaviour during the time he shall remain in this State and that the said William refused to give such bond. Whereupon the said Sheriff says that he arrested the body of the said William and took him into his custody until this day and now has his body here to be disposed of by the Court according to Law. And the Court here diects a Jury to be impaneled to enquire whether the said William Johnston is such a free person of colour as comes within the meaning & purview of the act of the General Assembly passed in the year 1795 & entitled an Act to Prevent any person who may emigrate from any ___ the West India or Bahama Island, of the French, Dutch or Spanish Settlemetns on the Southern coasts of America from bringing Salves into this State and ___ for imposing certain restrictions on free persons of color who may hereafter come into this State…[the jury] do say and find that the said William Johnston is such a free person of color as does come within the meaning & purvies of the said Act of Assembly. And therefore it is considered by the Court that the said William Johnston shall give a bond with Security in the sum of two hundred pounds payable to Gabriel Holmes Governor of this State, and his succsessors in office for the use of the State with condition to be void if the said William Johnston shall be of good behavior during the time he shall remain in this State. And it is further considered by the Court that if the said William Johnston fail to give such bond within ten days hereafter that the Sheriff of Orange County shall sell him at Public Auction for ready money after twenty days notice for the benefit of this State. And afterwards the said William Johnston in open Court enters into Bond agreeably to the Judgment of the Court with Josiah Turner as his security, and thereupon the said William is discharged without ___.” Nov 1822.

OCPQS 11/113: “John McMurray v. Mrs. Frances Child} Detinue…find that the Defendant does detain the negro Lucy mentioned in the Plffs declaration of the value of $000. That she doth also detain the Negro Nancy mentioned in the said Declaration of the value of $400. And assess the plaintiff’s damaged to 5 cents.” Feb 1823.

OCPQS 11/132: “Ordered that Benjamin A Rainey Coroner be allowed $30 for holding Inquests on the bodies of Mrs Hutchens, Susannah Roan & a Negro man & that the County Trustee pay the Same.” Feb 1823.

OCPQS 11/182: “Ordered that Green Cordle (son of Rebeckah Cordle dec’d) a boy of colour six years old 19^th March last be bound to John Holden until he arrive at legal age to learn the Art and Mystery of a farmer.” May 1823.

OCPQS 11/216: “Ordered that John J Carrington Admr have leave to sell three Negroes & the perishable Estate of Anthony Cozort dec’d.” Aug 1823.

OCPQS 11/235: “Ordered that Jacob Somers Administrator of the estate of James McClure dec’d have leave to sell Hannah, Sam & Patty negroes belonging to the said estate on a credit of nine months for the purpose of paying debts due by the said dec’d.” Nov 1823.

OCPQS 11/235: “Ordered that Abel Rainey Coroner be allowed the sum of Ten dollars for holding an inquest on the body of Chelse a slave belonging to John Rippey.” Nov 1823.

OCPQS 11/245: “The State v. Simon White} Ordered that a Capias issue to the Sheriffs of Orange & Chatham to take the body of negro slave Jimi the property of Simon White and to have him here at the next term of this Court. And ordered further that the Sheriff of this County advertise in the Hillsborough Recorded for three weeks that Simon White appear at the next Term of this Court to answer a charge of the State vs. the said Negro Jim.” Nov 1823.

OCPQS 11/285: “Ordered that a Capias issue to the County of Chatham to the Sheriff of said County that he take the body of Negro Jim in the possession of Simon White & produce him to the next Term to answer.” Feb 1824.

OCPQS 11/298: “Ordered that Mary Holt & George Foust Exr of Isaac Holt decd have leave to sell such of the Negroes belonging to the Estate as a are not specifically bequeath or ______d by his Widow under his Will at a Credit of twelve Months.” Feb 1824.

OCPQS 11/336: “Orderedd that the County Trustee pay to John F___ Cornoer ten Dollars for holding an Inquest on the body of William Cain’s Negro.” May 1824.

OCPQS 11/376: “Ordered that the Administrator of Jeremiah Roberts dec’d have leave to sell a Negro boy John belonging to the Intestate on accredit of 12 months.” Aug 1824.

OCPQS 11/398: “Ordered that Michael Holt Admr of Nancy Stafford Dec’d have leave to sell the Negroes belonging to said Estate.” Nov 1824.

OCPQS 11/399: “Ordered that the Administrator of Wm Dilliard dec’d have leave to sell the perishable estate & Negroes belonging to the Estate of said Intestate.” Nov 1824.

OCPQS 11/431: “Ordered that Susan Whitted an Orphan of Color be bound to John Claytor until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. Aged 16 years 6 Octo last.” Feb 1825.

OCPQS 11/431: “Ordered that Mary Whitted an Orphan of Color aged 6 years 3^rd Dec 1819, be bound to Charles Roberts until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mystery of a Spinster.” Feb 1825.

OCPQS 11/471: “Ordered that the Mulatto Girl heretofore bound to John Claytor be bound to Elizabeth Holden.” May 1825.

OCPQS 11/500: “Ordered that the Admrs of Wm Thompson dec’d sell the Negroes belonging to the Estate of said Dec’d.” Aug 1825.

OCPQS 11/575: “Ordered that Zachariah Trice Guardian to Penelope Trice have leave to sella Negro Man (Simon) the property of said Penelope on a Credit of nine Months.” Feb 1826.

OCPQS 11/577: “Ordered that Andrew Hughs, Henry Hurdle & Benjamin Fielder be & they are hereby appointed Commissioners to divide certain Negro Slaves directed by the said will to be divided between Nancy the Widow of John John Brackin dec’d since intermarries with James Wilkerson and Julia Ann child of said Dec’d.” Feb 1826.

OCPQS 11/593: “Administration de bonis non with the Will annexed is granted to John J Freeland on the Estate of Mary Craig dec’d who enters into Bond with Thomas Hogan & Joseph Freeland Sec. in the sum of $800. Ordered that he have leave to sell a negro man by the name of James.” May 1826.

OCPQS 11/600: “Administration of the Estate of John Walker dec’d is granted to Peter Walker who enters into Bond with John Armstrong Sec. in the Sum of $1000. Ordered that he have leave to sell a negro boy the name of Bob & the perishable estate of said Dec’d.” May 1826.

OCPQS 12/3: “Ordered that the Sheriff have Susana Revill a free Girl of Color heretofore bound to Robert Eaton before this Court at this Term.” Nov 1826.

OCPQS 12/43: “Ordered that John Kelly Exr have leave to sell Fred a negro man Slave belonging to the estate of Said John Kelly dec’d.” Feb 1827.

OCPQS 12/70: “Ordered that Stanford Haithcock a boy of Color now about 12 years old be bound to John McDaniel until he arrives to the age of 21 Years to learn the art & mustery of a farmer & to read & write.” Feb 1827.

OCPQS 12/70: “Ordered that Judy Bush a girl of Color now about the age of 6 years be bound to John Ray to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster.” Feb 1827.

OCPQS 12/70: “Ordered that James Reville be bound to John Taylor.” Feb 1827. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 12/87: “Administration of the Estate of Conrad Tickle Dec’d is granted to William Montgomery & George Tickle who enter into Bond with John Boon and Henry Tickle Moore McCulloch with sum of $2000. Ordered that the Admrs have leave to sell the perishable estate including the negroes.” May 1827.

OCPQS 12/132: “Ordered that Mrs. Lucy Parish admx of William Parish dec’d have leave to [sell] the Negroes belonging to Intestate on a Credit of twelve Months.” Aug 1827.

OCPQS 12/133: “Ordered that James Bush Son of Betsy Bush now of the age 3 yrs & 8 months be bound to John Hanks until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art and mistery of a farmer.” Aug 1827.

OCPQS 12/137: “Irdered that Stephen Glass, Guard &c have leave to sell Patience & their children the property of Ritta Howard his ward for the purpose of paying debts.” Aug 1827.

OCPQS 12/143: “Alexander Turrentine a prisoner confined in the Hail of this County on a charge of seducing[?] Anna[?] a negro Slave the property of John Crutchfield being brought into Court and on motion it is Ordered that he be discharged & he thereupon took the Oath of Insolvency.” Aug 1827.

OCPQS 12/161: “William C Russell & wife v. Meredith Adams}…find that the Defendant doth detain the negro many Harry mentioned in the plaintiffs declaration, that the value of the said Slave Harry is $450 & assess the plffs Damages to 6d & costs.” Nov 1827.

OCPQS 12/170: “William Mayhoe a boy of Color Son of the wife of Jonathan Due[?] is bound to John Taylor until he arrive to the age of Twenty one Years.” Nov 1827.

OCPQS 12/170: “Ordered that Delitha Mayhoe daughter of the wife of Jonathan Due be bound to Alfred Shambley until she arrive to the age of twenty one Years.” Nov 1827. [Presumably a person of color?]

OCPQS 12/215: “Ordered that William M Ballard, Aquilla Herndon & Merrill Beasley be appointed Commissioners to Vlue the Negroes belonging to Lewis Atkins dec’d & divide the same equally between his Widow Patsy Atkins & his two children Elisabeth F Atkins & Sarah Ann Atkins & report to next Court.” Feb 1827.

OCPQS 12/217: “Alfred Shambley came into Court & by his Counsel moved that the Indenture heretofore entered into by him whereby Litha Mayho a Colored Child be rescinded. Whereupon the Court Ordered & adjudged that the said Indenture be rescinded and the said Alfred Shambley be discharged from any further liability under said Indenture. Her surrendering to the [Court the] body of the said Litha Mayho who is bound to Joseph Laycock. It is Ordered that the said Litha Mayho of the age of fourteen (14 years) years be bound to Joseph Laycock to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster who enters into bond with William Laycock Sec’y according to Law.” Feb 1828.

OCPQS 12/218: “It is ordered upon motion that William Mayho a free negro a boy of fifteen years of age be bound to John Taylor of the Town of Hillsboro until he arrive to 21 years of age, to learn the art & mystery of a farmer, and that said Taylor enter into bond & security according to Law.” Feb 1828.

OCPQS 12/218: “It is ordered that Gabriel Morgan a free Negro of four years be bound to Wm Shambly until he arrives to 21 years of age to learn the art & mystery of a farmer & that sd Shambly enter into bond with Moses Guess as security according to act of assembly, and that Esther Morgan a free Negro of 2 years of age be bound to sd Shambly until she arrive to 21 years of age to learn the art & mystery of a spinster & that sd Shambly enter into bond with Moses Guess as security according to Law.” Feb 1828.

OCPQS 12/220: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay to M Adams $20 for Inquest over Epherson’s Negro & W Cheek.” Feb 1828.

OCPQS 12/220: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay ???? Younger $10 for Inquest on Willis a Slave.” Feb 1828.

OCPQS 12/250: “Ordered that Henry Valentine a free boy of Color be bound to Samuel Hancock for the Term of six Years to lean the art & mistery of a Bricklayer & that he cause him to be taught to read & write & that he enter into bond according to the act of assembly in such cases made & provided.” May 1828.

OCPQS 12/277: “Martin Palmer v. John A Faucett} Detinue…find that the Defendant does detain the negro slave ___m mentioned in the plaintiff’s Declaration & that he is of the Value of $1,000 & assess the plffs Damage to 6d & Costs. Appeal prayed & granted, James Allison & Josiah Turner Securities.” Aug 1828.

OCPQS 12/284: “Jesse Miller admr &c. v. Alexander Hall} Detinue…find that the Defendant does not detain the negro slave Jesse mentioned in the plaintiff’s Declaration.” Aug 1828.

OCPQS 12/286: “John Bevold[?] v. Archibald Hamilton}…find that the Defendant Arch’d Hamilton does detain the negroe slave Patty mentioned in the plff’s declaration and within three Years, that the said Negro Slave Patty is of the value of Five Hundred Dollars and assess plff’s Damages to $11.50 & Costs.” Aug 1828.

OCPQS 12/314: “Erasmus Garns[?] having been committed to the Jail of this County as a runaway & having been brought into Court & it appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court on pro___ that he is a Freeman of color it is Ordered that he be discharged.” Aug 1828.

OCPQS 12/317: “Ordered that the Order heretofore made ordering John Coles hand & Ephraim Brown, James Cole & William Whitted to work on the road leading from Wm Whitted’s lane to Holden’s Mill be rescinded, and that said hands work on the road from Dortch’s to William Jackson’s under James Turner Overseer. Also that Thomas Morgan’s hands, William Whitted & hands, John Cole & hands, Coy Revills hands, Daniel Lynch, Ephraim Brown, John Morgan, Elizabeth Holden’s hands, John Holden’s hands, Ester Doherty’s hands, Anthony Doherty work under said James Turner as overseer (order renewed).” Aug 1828. [Could Coy Revill be the same person referred to as Chia Revells in OCPQS 4/315, Nov 1790? Chia was about 12 in 1790, so he would have been about 50 in 1828.]

OCPQS 12/388: “Ordered that Washington Reville son of ____ Reville a free boy of Color now of the age of 13 years be bound to John Taulor until he arrive at the age of 21 years to learn the art & mistery of a Farmer, who enters into bond with                                               Securities according to law.” Nov 1828.

OCPQS 12/396: “Administration on the Estate of Elias Hunter[?] dec’d is granted to John A Mason who enters into Bond with Merrill Beasley & Alfred Boothe Sen’r in the sum of $3000. Ordered that the Administrator have leave to sell the Negroes belonging to said Estate on a Credit of twelve months.” Nov 1828.

OCPQS 12/401-402: “Barbara Patterson widow & others v. David Patterson admr of Isaac Patterson dec’d} Petition for account & Distribution. The Case coming on to be heard upon the petition the offer of Defendnat to submit to an accout, the Account and Exhibit. It appeared that the Estate of the deceased Isaac Patterson, which come ___hands of the Defendant David Patterson his administrator, exclusive of the Negro Slaves amount to…And it is Further ______d that the following Negro Slaves are in the Hands of the defendant belonging to the Estate of his Intestate & ready for distribution at the end of the present Year, to wit Charles, Stephen, Dinah, Ailse, Charlotted, Sarah, Mary, Isaac, Stephen (the Younger), Mary, Leny, Nathan, child not named. It is therefore Ordered & Decreed that as the Defendant has in his hands a Surplus of $250.45 each of the petitioners do recover from him one tenth therofr to wite $25.04…In like manner they will deduct from the share of William Patterson his advancement say $65.90 & his share of the Surplus in the Hands of the administrator say $25.04 and the balance of his share they will make up to him in the division of the Negro Slaves…[similar language with respect to other heirs of the estate]…” Nov 1828.

OCPQS 12/441: “Ordered that Mary Ann Caudle a girl of Color be bound to Aaron Roberts until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster, and enters into Bond with Thomas Hutchins Sec’y with the Sum of $1,000.” Feb 1829.

OCPQS 12/504: “Ordered that John Wilson a boy of Color bound to Samuel Maolne until he arrive to lawful age to learn to read & write and to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Aug 1829.

OCPQS 12/517: “Ordered that the Sheriff forbear to collect the Tax on $1200 worth of lands, one white & one black poll given in improperly by Joanthan Kittrell within Caswell District for the year 1827.” Aug 1829.

OCPQS 12/555: “Ordered that John W Norwood admr &c of Samuel Thompson dec’d have leave to sell at public sale on a Credit of six months Charles, Tina & Eager Negroes belonging to the Estate of said dec’d.” Nov 1829?

OCPQS 12/566: “Ordered that Henry Elliot a boy of Color Eight years old 11^th Inst. be bound to N___ Finley until he arrives to lawful [age] to learn the art & mistery of a farmer. James Hurdle enters himself Sec’y according to act of Assembly.” Nov 1829?

OCPQS 12/598: “On Petition It is Ordered that Harrison Parker admr of Tyre Garrard dec’d have leave to sell the Negro Willis on a Credit of nine months.” Feb 1830.

OCPQS 12/601: “Abner B Bruce v. Benjamin Crutchfield}…find that the Defendant Benjamin Crutchfield does detain the Negro Cynthia mentioned in the plffs declaration and within three years & that said Cynthia is of the Value of $250 & assess the Plffs Damages to 1d & Costs.” Feb 1830.

OCPQS 12/652: “Ordered that Laurence Dollarhide (son of Betsy Dollarhide a free woman of Colour) now of the age of Eighteen years 19^th January next be bound to Gray Huckabee until he arrive to lawful age to learn the Art & mystery of a farmer, and enters Bond                         security according to law.” Aug 1830.

OCPQS 12/652: “It appearing to the Court that Joseph Clendenin to whom a mulatto boy named John Little was heretofore bound this Court is dead, and Alexander Clendenin son of said Joseph dec’d produce into Court the said John Little in discharge of his fathers obligation. It is thereupon ordered that the said John Little be bound to Alexander Clendenin until he arrive to lawful age to learn the art & mystery of a farmer.” Aug 1830.

OCPQS 12/659: “Ordered that David Tate admr of Morgan Hart Dec’d have leave to sell two Negroes, a horse, Saddle, bridle & Saddle Bags left by Morgan Hart dec’d in the possession of his Brothers in the State of Tennessee.” Aug 1830.

OCPQS 12/690: “The State v. Westley Evans} Warr’t for Burglary. Sampson Couch acknowledges himself indebted to the State with Sum of $500 for the appearance of Abram a Slave the property of Edward Couch appears to the next Superior Court of Law to give evidence agt Westly Evans.” Nov 1830.

OCPQS 12/702: “Thomas Reeves Exr of Tho Lynch dec’d Petition to sell Negroes. It is Ordered that he have Leave to expose to public Sale the Negroe Slaves belonging to the Estate of said dec’d for the purpose of making an equal distribution among the Kin of said Dec’d.” Nov 1830.

OCPQS 12/717: “Ordered that Chesley George admr of David George Dec’d have leave to sell the Negroes belonging to the Estate.” Nov 1830.

OCPQS 13/87: “On Motion It is Ordered that the Exr of Lydia Dilliard Dec’d have leave to sell Warren, Rachel, Temp, Crissy Negroes belonging to the Estate of said Lydia for the payt of Debts.” Nov 1831.

OCPQS 13/88: “Ordered that Cannon Perry a boy of Color aged 8 years is bound to James C Barbee until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Nov 1831.

OCPQS 13/106: “Ordered that Absalom Harvey admr of And’w Hughs have leave to sell old Peter, young Peter & Joe Negro Slaves belonging to the estate of And’w Hughs dec’d on a credit of six months.” Nov 1831.

OCPQS 13/117: “Ordered that Alexander Mebane adm’r of And’w Roney dec’d have leave to sell the perishable estate of said Andrew & also a Negro man named Abram to pay debts.” Nov 1831.

OCPQS 13/154: “Ordered that the Child Francis of Color daughter of           McMunn lately in the family of Andre Roney be bound to Thomas Clancy until she arrives to lawful age & enters into bond with James Clancy.” Feb 1832?

OCPQS 13/162: “Ordered that Anderson Allen a free boy of Color of the age of 19 years & 6 months be bound to Caleb Lindsey to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” May 1832.

OCPQS 13/207: “Ordered that Aaron Polecat alias Husbands a boy of Color supposed to be about Nine years of age be bound to David Holt to learn the art & mistery of a farmer & enters into Bond with William Holt Junr[? Or Sec’y?].” Aug 1832.

OCPQS 13/207: “Ordered that Enos Polecat alias Husbands a boy of Color about 4 years old be bound to Wm Holt of Nicholas to learn the art & mistery of a farmer & enters into bond with John Cate Sec[urit]y.” Aug 1832.

OCPQS 13/217: “Ordered that Notice issue to John R McDaniel that he appear at next Court to Shew why the Indenture heretofore entered into binding to him a Boy of Color called Stanford Haithcock shall not be cancelled.” Aug 1832.

OCPQS 13/229: “Charles Laws & David Laws} Petition to sell Slaves. Ordered that Harrison Parker Guardian sell the negroes mentioned in the petition after giving 20 days Notive on a credit of six months taking bond & approved Security & that he report to next Term of this Court.” Nov 1832.

OCPQS 13/235: “Ordered that if the Owner of the Salve Latham[?] now confined in the jail of this County as a runaway does not apply & prove property in said Slave on or before the 15^th next month that the Sheriff of this County expose said negro Slave to public Sale for ready money giving three months public Notice in the Hillsborough Recorded at the Court house Door & at two other public places in this County of the time & place of sale & of the Circumstances under which said Slave is to be sold & after such sale shall have been made that the Sheriff report the Same to this Court.” Nov 1832.

OCPQS 13/237: “Ordered that Moses Hutchins adm’r of Jno Hutchens __ have leave to sell a Negro man Slave named Joe upon a Credit of sic & twelve Months to enable him to pay the debts of the estate.” Nov 1832.

OCPQS 13/238: “John R McDaniel comes into Court & petitions the Court to rescind the Indentures heretofore enterd into binding to him Stanford Haithcock. The Court Orders that said Indenture be rescinded. Whereupon it is Ordered that the said Stanford Haithcock be bound to James Moore of W___ to learn the art & mistery of a farmer & enters into bond with Stephen Glass & John R McDaniel Sec’y in the Sum of $1000 according to act of assembly.” Nov 1832.

OCPQS 13/275: “Ordered that the Order heretofore binding to Thomas D Watts a Mulatto Child named Mary Revill be rescinded. Whereupon Ordered that said child be bound to Mary Palmer.” Feb 1833.

OCPQS 13/290: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into this Court a free boy of Color named         Burnet now living with Zed Husbands for the purpose of binding him out.” May 1833.

OCPQS 13/293: “Ordered that the Indenture heretofore binding Daniel Burnet to that Daniel Burnet a boy of Color be bound to John Jones until he arrives to lawful age now about 12 years old to learn the art & mistery of a Carpenter & he is to furnish him with a good Suit of clothes when free & a set of Carpenters tools.” May 1833.

OCPQS 13/312: “Ordered that Green Mayo a boy of colour about the age of eight years be bound to Samuel Child to learn the art [&] mystery of a Farmer.” Aug 1833.

OCPQS 13/318: “In Five per cent commissions upon the sum of &747.50 is allowed Harrison Parker as a compensation for his services as guardian selling the slaves of Charles & David Laws minors &c.” Aug 1833.

OCPQS 13/325: “Ex parte petition of Wm Perry & wife & others} It is ordered by the Court that the prayer of the said petition be granted & that the sai William Perry mentioned in the Petition expose to public sale the Negro Man Peter mentioned in the Petition after due advertisement upon a credit of 9 & 18 months, the purchaser giving Bond & good security & that he report to the next Term of this Court.” Aug 1833. [See item on page 324 which indicates that the petitioners were heirs of Peggy Thompson.]

OCPQS 13/343: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring to the next Court a colored boy named Riley Husbands Son of Parthenia Husband for the purpose of binding him out.” Nov 1833.

OCPQS 13/348: “Ordered that Geo D Hughes Exr of Winney Hardwick sell the Negroes directed to be sold by her will on a credit of Six Months.” Nov 1833.

                                                                                                    & John & the other children of Peggy Weaver

OCPQS 13/352: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into next Court Ephraim Weaver ^ a boy of Color & grand son of Charles H_____ dec’d for the purpose of binding him out.” Nov 1833.

OCPQS 13/358: “The Commissioners James Mebane, George A Mebane, James Pickett, James Forrest & Samuel Tate appointed at last Term to lay off & allot to the family of J____ Moore decd one years provision & to divide the Negroes belonging to the Estate of said Joseph Moore dec’d according to the directions contained in his last Will & Testament made a report which was received, confirmed and Ordered to be recorded.” Feb 1834.

OCPQS 13/395: “Riley Husbands a colored boy of the age 6 years is bound to Jesse Crutchfield to learn the art & mystery of a farmer who enters into bond in the sum of $1000 with John Steel & Andrew Steel as security.” May 1834.

OCPQS 13/403: “Ordered that the Admr of Joseph Dixon dec’d have leave to sell a Negro boy Collin belonging to the estate for the purpose of Paying Debts.” Aug 1834.

OCPQS 13/419: “Ordered that Daniel Burnett aged 13 years March Next son of Jimmy Burnett be bound to Zedekiah Husbands to learn the art & mystery of a Millwright, who enters into Bond in the sum of $1000 with James Webb as Security according to act of assembly.” Aug 1834.

OCPQS 13/450: “Ordered that Mary Revill daughter of Suckey Revill of the age 6 years Feb next be bound to George Albright to learn the art & Mistery of a Spinster & he enters into bond according to Law with James A Craig Sec’y. Order heretofore made binding said Child to Mary Palmer being rescinded.” Nov 1834.

OCPQS 13/458: “Ordered that Jack Harris a boy of color age eleven years Son of Willie Harris be bound to James Shepperd to learn the art & mystery of a farmer, who enters into bond William H Hall & John Shepperd Sec’y according to Law.” Feb 1835.

OCPQS 13/458: “Ordered that William Harris & Joseph Harris boys of Color aged Wm 9 & Jos 7 years be bound to John Shepperd to learn the art & mystery of farmers & enters into bond with Hugh Williams & James Trice & Chesley George.” Feb 1835.

OCPQS 13/485: “Ordered that James Kerr & James Hurdle exrs of Andrew McCullock Dec’d have leave to sell all the personal Estate of Testator except the Negro Slaves who are to be hired out for two years from the time of their qualification s Exrs.” May 1835.

OCPQS 13/499: “Ordered that Kearny Harris be bound to Elisha Braxton to learn the art & mistery f a farmer aged 12 years last month.” May 1835. [Not clear that Kearny Harris was a person of color, but included here because other Harris children of color were bound by the court around this time, including Jack, William and Joseph above.]

OCPQS 13/504: “Ordered that publication be made in the State Gazette for Six Months that a Mulatto Man calling himself Henry Harris is now confined in the Jail of Orange County as a Runaway Slave.” May 1835. [Note: Henry Harris later burned down the jail and escaped, was re-captured and tried for the crime. See OCPQS 13/553, Nov 1835: “the Jail of this County hath been lately burnt.”]

OCPQS 13/525: “Zedekiah Husbands v. Chesley F Faucett}…find all the Issues in favor of the plff & assess his Damages to $58.22 & costs.” Aug 1835.

OCPQS 13/540: “Samuel Child produces to the Court Richard Mayho a free boy of Color heretofore bound to him. It is Ordered by the Court that the Indenture be rescinded & that said boy be bound to Josiah Turner until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a spinster farmer & enters into bond with John W Norwood Sec’y in $1000.” Nov 1835.

OCPQS 13/544: “Ordered that Polley Mayho & Thaddeus Mayho be bound to William Riley until they arrive to lawful age, Polly to learn the art of Spinster & Thaddeus to learn the art of a farmer. Sanders Riley & Warden Riley [as securities?]” Nov 1835. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 13/544: “Ordered that Green Mayho be bound to Catlet Campbell to learn the art & mistery of a farmer – Harrison Parker Sec’y.” Nov 1835. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 14/11: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into Court Faddis Mayho a boy of Color for the purpose of binding him out.” Feb 1836.

OCPQS 14/22: “Ordered that the order heretofore made binding Richard Mayho to Josiah Turner be rescinded and the Order heretofore made binding Molly & Faddis Mayho to William Riley and the order binding Green Mayho to Catlet Campbell be rescinded and that the said children be bound to Elizabeth Mayho their Mother who enters into bond according to Law with William Riley & Sanders Riley her Sec. in the sum of $2000.” Feb 1836.

OCPQS 14/33: “The State v. Elizabeth Estes} Presentment. It is Ordered that the Sheriff bring into next Court the Slaves Isham & Joseph the property of Defendant & that he give notice in writing at least ten days before next Court to the Defendnat to appear at next Term & answ to this presentment.” May 1836.

OCPQS 14/33: “The State v. Nancy O’Farrill} Presentment. It is Ordered that the Sheriff bring into next Court Jiles [?] her slave & property & that he give notice in writing at least ten days before next Court to the Defendant to appear at next Term & answ to this presentment.” May 1836.

OCPQS 14/33: “The State v. Margaret Walls} Presentment. It is Ordered that the Sheriff bring into next Court Henry her slave & property & that he give notice in writing at least ten days before next Court to the Defendant to appear at next Term & answer to this presentment.” May 1836.

OCPQS 14/33: “The State v. Temperance Hart} Presentment. It is Ordered that the Sheriff bring into next Negro man Slave the property of Defendant & that he give notice in writing at least ten days before next Court to the Defendant to appear at next Term & answer this presentment.” May 1836.

OCPQS 14/42: “Ordered that Maria Hopkins a free Girl of Color heretofore bound to John Long now dec’d be bound to Mary W Long to learn the art & mystery of a Spinster & enter into bond with John Newlin Jun according to Law.” May 1836.

OCPQS 14/43: “The State v. Sapha Bass & Ephraim Haithcock} Ind charged & submits. It is ordered by the Court that the Defendnats be fined $20 each & stand committed until the dines & costs are paid. The defendants saying that they are not able to pay the fines & costs, the Court orders that the Defendants be hired out by the Sheriff for the shortest space of time according to Law.” May 1836. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 14/51: “Ordered that William Barton a boy of Color son of Jemima Mitchel aged 9 years 12^th August last be bound to Aquilla Compton to learn the art & myster of a farmer & to pay him $40 when he arrives to the age of 21 years & enters into bond with Joseph Allison Secy according to Law.” May 1836.

OCPQS 14/55: “Ordered that Jary Ratliff a boy of Color 7 years old in October next son of Patsy Ratliff be bound to William Rogers Senr until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer & enters into bond with Ab?? Patton Sec’y according to Law.” Aug 1836.

OCPQS 14/60: Probate of the will of William Kirkland. Sometimes part of the probate process involved showing that the purported will was found among the decedent’s valuable papers: “…in a Desk in the said Store in which for many years past the valuable papers of the said William and of the Store such as money, bonds, Deeds for Slaves and Lane were usually deposited…” Aug 1836.

OCPQS 14/67: “Whereas it appearing to the Court upon evidence given to them that an Error has been made in the tax list of the year 1835 charged William McPherson with three black polls, when he should have been charged withonly one black poll. It is ordered that the Error be corrected by the Clerk & that said McPherson be charged the Tax on one black poll only & that the County Trustee refund to him $1.80.” Aug 1836.

OCPQS 14/117: “Ray Hopkins v. Williamson Parish} Jury charged…Find that the Defendant doth not detain the Negro Slaves mentioned in the plaintiff’s declaration, appeal prayed & granted…” Feb 1837

OCPQS 14/117: “Ordered that William Penny a boy of Color aged 5 years 1st Jan’y last be bound to Thomas Burrows to learn the art & mystery of a farmer.” Feb 1837.

OCPQS 14/117: “Ordered that William about 15 years old be bound to Thomas Burrows to learn the art & mystery of a farmer.” Feb 1837. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 14/133: “Ordered that Jack McCauley of the age of ten years a Colored boy be bound to John Porterfield until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a famer & enters into bond with Richardson Nichols Sec’y.” Feb 1837.

OCPQS 14/135: “The State v. Merrit Haithcock} Indt. Jury No 1 charged. [No verdict listed.]” [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 14/207: “Allen Parks v. Thomas Coble} Jury charged…Find that Defendant does not detain the Negroes mentioned in the plaintiff’s declaration. appeal prayed.” Nov 1837.

OCPQS 14/215: “Ordered that William Weaver a Boy of Color aged about 12 yrs be bound to Sam’l Woody to learn the art & mistery of a farmer & enters into bond with John Newlin Sec’y.” Nov 1837.

OCPQS 14/267: “Ordered that John Weaver a boy of Color aged 9 years son of James Weaver who it appears has abandoned his family be bound to Henry McDaniel to learn the art & mistery of a farmer, who enters into bond with John Stafford & Handy Woody Sec’s according to Law.” May 1838.

OCPQS 14/268: “Ordered that Pat a Girl of Color aged 7 years last Sepr. Daughter of Tabitha Stewart be bound to Wm H Goodloe to learn the art & mistery of a spinster & he enters into bond with Alexander Mebane Sec’y.” May 1838.

OCPQS 14/287: “Ordered that the Sheriff being into this Court at this Term John Mitchell & Lambert Mitchell boys of Color to be bound out.” Aug 1838.

OCPQS 14/293: “Ordered that the Sheriff being to next Court the Children of Lucretia Husbands about four years olf in order that they be bound out.” [Not specifically cited as persons of color.]

OCPQS 14/307: “Ordered that Mary Bush about the age of five years be bound to Susan Newman until she arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster & she enters into bond with Thomas Faucett Junr according to Law.” Aug 1838. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 14/378: “Ordered that Charlotte the age of ten years old on 12^th July next daughter of Lydia Weldon [possibly Lydia Wilson?] of Color, be bound to John Hall to learn the art & mistery of a spinster & enters into bond with John Fossett Secy in the sum of $1000.” May 1839.

OCPQS 14/390: “Ordered that Matthew McCauley Admr. Of Charles McCauley dec’d have leave to sell a Negro called Jacob of said Estate one a Credit of 9 mo for the purpose of paying debts.” Aug 1839.

OCPQS 14/397: “Ordered that William Tarpley Guardian have leave to sell Isabell a Negro Slave the property of his wards on a credit of 12 months.” Aug 1839.

OCPQS 15/52: “Ordered that Walden Jeffers a boy of Color 12 years old be bound to John Fossett to learn the art & mistery of a farmer and enters into bond with Thomas Fossett Secy accord to Law.” May 1840.

OCPQS 15/109: “Ordered that William Day Son of Vicey Day a boy of Color aged about 9 years old be bound to Jacob Jackson to learn the art & Mistery of a Farmer & to give him a good suit of clothers when free.” Feb 1841

OCPQS 15/109: “Ordered that Washington Day Son of Vicey Day a boy of Color aged about 7 years be bound to John J Freeland to learn the art & mistery of a farmer & to give him when free a good Suit of clothers.” Feb 1841.

OCPQS 15/110: “Ordered that Thaddeus Mayho son of Betsy Mayho a boy of Color aged about 14 years be bound to Wm Riley Jnr to learn the art & mistery of a famer & to give him when free a good suit of clothes.” Feb 1841.

OCPQS 15/141: “Ordered that Catharine Hendrick a girl of Color aged nine years be bound to Sullivan Leigh to learn the art & mistery of a spinster, who enters into bond with Hohn Tilley Sec’y.” May 1841

OCPQS 15/141: “Ordered that Anderson Merritt a boy of Color aged 13 years be bound to ??????? Merritt to learn the art & mistery of a farmer & to give him when free a horse saddle & bridle worth $75 & a good suit of Clothes when free, enters into bond with John Tilley Sec’y.” May 1841.

OCPQS 15/173: “John R Holt 3 black polls” Aug 1841. [Not clear what this item refers to.]

OCPQS 15/178: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay to William Clendenin $0/70 the County tax on one black poll the same having been improperly charged against him.” Aug 1841.

OCPQS 15/189: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring in to this Court the following children viz. James 12 year old son of Patsy Huccabee a Woman of Color, the children of Mrs Winfree & a boy called William King for the purpose of binding them out.” Aug 1841.

OCPQS 15/191: “Ordered that James Huccabee 12 years old son of Patsy Huccabee be bound to John Taylor to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Aug 1841.

OCPQS 15/191: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into Court Kisiah Huccabee daughter of Patsy Huccabee be brought into Court for the purpose of binding her out.” Aug 1841.

OCPQS 15/191: “Ordered that Kesiah [?] Huccabee daughter of Patsey Huccabee a Woman of Color aged about 8 years be bound to John Taylor to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster.” Aug 1841.

OCPQS 15/219: “Ordered that the Order heretofore made binding to William J Rhodes a Colored girl called Eliza Corn about 14 yrs old be rescinded & the Indenture canceled. Ordered that the Girl be bound to King Barbee upon his entering into bond according to Law.” Feb 1842.

OCPQS 15/243: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into next Court ___len [?} Mayho son of Melinda Mayho for the purpose of binding him out.” May 1842.

OCPQS 15/249: “Ordered that James Taburn Son of Lucinda Taburn a free Woman of Color aged _ years this month be bound to Jehu Hall to learn the art & mistery of a farmer, and enters into bond with Robert Graham Sec’y according at Law.” May 1842.

OCPQS 15/251: “Ordered that Sampson Mayhoe son of Mahala Mayhoe aged 7 years be bound to Samuel D Strayhorn to learn the art & mistery of a farmer – enters into bond with __________ Sec’y.” May 1842.

OCPQS 15/275: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into next Court he children of Charity Phillips a Colored Woman to be bound out.” Aug 1842.

OCPQS 15/282: “Ordered that Samuela  colored child son of Sally Martin aged about nine years be bound to Mary Ellen O’Daniel until he arrices to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer. William Wood Sec’y.” Nov 1842.

OCPQS 15/334: “Ordered that Sarah Morgan a Girl of Color aged 10 years daughter of Lucy Morgan be bound to John Redmond to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. P H Mangum Sec’y.” Feb 1843.

OCPQS 15/334: “Ordered that Henry Baldwin a free boy of Color aged 10 years Son of Robacan[?] Baldwin be bound to John Redmond to learn the art & mistery fo a farmer & enters into bond with P H Mangum Sec’y.” Feb 1843.

OCPQS 15/334: “Ordered that Dolphus Day a boy of Color aged 5 years be bound to Harrison Parker until he arrives to lawful age to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Feb 1843.

OCPQS 15/334: “Ordered that Caroline[?] Day about 3 years old be bound to Harrison Parker to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Feb 1843.

OCPQS 15/359: “Ordered that the Colored Boy William Mayho aged about 8 years son of Malinda Mayho be bound to Henry Evans to learn the art & mistery of a Cabinet Maker. James Palmer Sec’y for the production of the boy.” May 1843.

OCPQS 15/377: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into next Court all the children of Dicey Hays a free woman of Color over the age of five years for purpose of being bound out.” Aug 1843.

OCPQS 15/395: “Nathaniel Haithcock a free boy of color born 23^rd Augt 1828 is bound to George Albright to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Nov 1843.

OCPQS 15/405: “Ordered that Andrew Bass a son of Cate Bass a woman of Color aged 9 yrs last March be bound to Elisha Braxton to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Nov 1843.

OCPQS 15/407: “The State v. Alfred Bass} Ordered that the Defendant be committed to Jail until he give Security for his good behavior to all citizens of Orange County the State of North Carolina & particularly toward James McPherson in the sum of $1000 & his appearance at next Court.” Nov 1843

OCPQS 15/411: “Ordered William Haithcock 12 yrs old be bound to Robert Thompson to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Nov 1843.

OCPQS 15/433: “Ordered that William Allen a boy of Color about 16 years old be bound to John Newlin to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Feb 1844.

OCPQS 15/433: “Ordered that Socrates Allen a boy of Color 14 years old be bound to John Newlin to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.”

OCPQS 15/433: “Ordered that William Allen son of Rebecca Allen of the age of 9 years be bound to Abner Holton to learn the art & mistery of a spinster farmer.”

OCPQS 15/500: “Ordered that the Taxes on 1 black poll be refunded to Shff for Henderson Taylor.” Aug 1844.

OCPQS 15/505: “Ordered that Edmond Jeffers a boy of Color aged 7 years & 5 months be bound to William H Gooloe to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” Aug 1844.

OCPQS 15/507: “Ordered that Tho Horner Ex’r have leave to sell the Negroes belonging to estate according to the will.” Aug 1844.

OCPQS 15/514: “Ordered on motion that the Indenture heretofore made binding to Samuel D Strain a colored boy named Sampson Mayho about seven years old be cancelled & the bond given by said Strain be made void.” Aug 1844.

OCPQS 15/525: “Ordered that Silas Mangum a boy of Color son of Davey[?] Grag Mangum aged 14 years be bound to Nobey[?] Garrard who gives William Nelson Sec’y.” Nov 1844.

OCPQS 15/527: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into this Court Mary Mayho aged about 5 years Ellen Mayho aged about 8 years Jane Mitchel about _ years old & Ann Mitchel about 11 years old for the purpose of binding them out.” Nov 1844.

OCPQS 15/527: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into Court on Saturday a Free negro named Catharine Horn for the purpose of being bound out.” Nov 1844.

OCPQS 15/543: “Ordered that William Day a boy of color be bound to Mary Jackson.” Nov 1844.

OCPQS 15/558: “Ordered that James Mitchell a free boy of Color aged 7 years son of Jeny Mitchel be bound to Frances N Waddell esq who enters into bound with Hugh Waddell Sec’y.” Feb 1845.

OCPQS 15/591: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring into this Court on Saturday next the three elder children of Ephraim Haithcock under age, the two elder children under age of Peggy Haithcock, two elder children under age of Patsy Carter, the three elder children under age of Abby Bowden, the four elder children under age of Aron Wilson, the three elder children under age of Stephen Bass all of whom are free persons of Color & it is further Ordered that the Sheriff notify the parents named parents of said children of this proceeding so that they may appear & object if they think it.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/615: “Ordered that a Boy of Color named Ingram Bowden 8 years in June last be bound to William McDaniel to learn the art &  mistery of a Farmer. Said McDaniel enters into bond with Fredrick Reeves & Henry McDaniel Sec’ys according to Law.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/622: “Ordered that Vincy Haithcock a free girl of Color daughter of Salley Haithcock aged 8 years 15^th spr 1844 be bound to Robert Hunter Jr to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. Daniel Coble Sec’y.” May 1845

OCPQS 15/622: “Ordered that Mary Ann a free Girl of Color daughter of Salley Haithcock aged 5 years in May last to learn the art & Mistery of a Spinster is bound to Joseph Steel. Samuel H Turrentine Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/622: “Ordered that Ruth Adaline Carter daughter of Salley Haithcock be bound to Wm Nelson esq aged 11 years, to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. Harrison Parker Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/622: “Ordered that Calvin Haithcock son of Peggy Haithcock aged 5 years in Jan 1846 be bound to Robert Thompson to learn the art & mistery of a farmer. Richard Glass Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/622: “Ordered that William Gaston Carter son of Betsy Carter aged 4 yrs 3 mo be bound to Duncan Murray to learn the art & mistery of a Tanner. William Nelson Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/622: “Ordered that Harriett Bowden daughter of Abbey Bowden aged 7 yrs be bound to Henry McDaniel to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. Fred’k Reeves Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/622: “Ordered that Candis Wilson daughter of Ruth[?] Wilson aged 16 years april last be bound to Daniel _____. Benjamin Sharp Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/622: “Ordered that Polley Wilson daughter of Ruth Carter aged 18 years be bound to Wm McCauley. Lewis McCollum Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/623: “Ordered that Margret Wilson daughter of Aaron Wilson aged 14 yrs in March last be bound to Jonathan Samuel Thompson to learn the art & mistery of a farmer [sic].” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/623: “Ordered that Stephen Wilson son of Ruth Carter aged 12 years be bound to Loften K Pratt to learn the art & mistery of a Black Smith. William Nelson Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/623: “Ordered that John Bass son of Mariah Bass aged 12 yrs 15 aug[?] be bound to Anderson Thompson to learn the art & mistery of a farmer.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/623: “Ordered that Mariah Bass daughter of Mariah Bass aged 9 yrs be bound to Benjamin Sharp to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. Daniel Coble Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 15/623: “Ordered that Eliza Bass aged 4 years old Daughter of Mariah Bass be bound to Mary Gaskill to learn the art & mistery of a Spinster. Rober Thompson Sec’y.” May 1845.

OCPQS 16/12: “Ordered that Nathan Day a free boy (of Color) be bound to Harrison Parker aged about 11 years and that he enter into bond with William Nelson his Security in the of $_____.” Aug 1845.

OCPQS 16/14: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay to William Holmes & Samuel H Turrentine $18.50 for conveying & feeding free negroes, Horses Guard &c &c as pr account on file.” Aug 1845.

OCPQS 16/19: “Ordered by the Court that Jane Caroline Pettiford aged 17 years the 1^st Januray 1845 a coloured Girl daughter of Writty Pettiford be bound to John H Crutchfield to learn the art and mystery of a Spinster Who enters into Bond with Jesse Hargrave Security.” Aug 1845.

OCPQS 16/45: “Barney Clapp’s Exr ex parte} Petition to sell Negroes. This case coming on to be hear upon Petition, It is ordered and adjudged by the Court that the Petitioners the Executors of Barney Clapp (deceased) sell the negroes mentioned in the Petition and any others if there be any others so willed at the late residence of Barney Clapp dec’d in Orange County ona  credit of 12 months after twenty days Public advertisement and report to the next Court.” Aug 1845.

OCPQS 16/45: “Emanuel Clapp admr & c. Petition to sell a Slave. This case coming on to be hear, It is ordered by the Corut that Emanuel Clapp the Admistrator of Polly Clapp dec’d sell the slave Sam on a Credit of 12 months at the residence of Barney Clapp deceased after advertising 30 days taking Bond & good Security and report to next Court.” Aug 1845.

OCPQS 16/59: “Ordered that Samuel Child May a colored boy son of Mahala Mayo aged about 10 years old be bound to John Watson to learn the trade of Tailor who enter into Bond with Jones Watson  John W Carr his Securities in the sum of $500.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/59: “Ordered that Mary Pettiford a girl of Color a daughter of           Pettiford aged about 14 years be bound to Caleb Wilson who enters into Bond with                            his Securities in the sum of $500.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/62: “Ordered that James Bowden (a boy of Color) aged 4 years next August be bound to Peter Efland to learn the art & mystery of farming and that the said Efland enter into Bond with Security Henry McDaniel in the sum of $250.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/68: “Charles Day (a free boy of Color) is bound to Andrew Turner (aged 6 years) who enters into Bond with James Jackson Security in the sum of $500.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/74: “Ordered that Samuel Barton a free boy of color son of Polly Barton aged 8 years old be bound to James M Palmer who enters into Bond with Henry Evans as his Security in the sum of $500.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/77: “Ordered that Mary Ann Harper a free girl of Color aged 4 years be bound to Joseph McDaniel And that he enter into Bond with Col John Stockard as his Security in the sum of $500.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/82: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay George Laws $1.70 in the suit The State against Green Cordle in Orange Superior Court.” Nov 1845. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 16/92: “Eve Robertson & others Exparte} Decree. This case coming on to be hear upon the Petition & suggestions contained therein, It is declared by the Court that the Petitioners are tenants in common of said Slaves and as such are entitled to distribution. It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the slaves mentioned in the Petition (to wit) Hardy [or Howdy or Handy?], Josh, Sylla & Leanna be sold upon a credit of six months after giving thirty days notice of the time and place of Sale. That said Sale be made at the late residence of said deceased and that Roddy C Robertson be appointed to make said Sale & report to the next Term of this Court & that he take bond & good security.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/96 & 97: “Wyatt Cate Admr Exparte} Decree. Petition to sell a Slave. This case comin on to be heard upon the Petition and the Court being satisfied of the truth of the facts therein mentioned, It is ordered by the Court that the Petitioner Wyatt Cate as the administrator of William Walker deceased sell the Slave Margaret mentioned in the Petition on a Credit of Nine Months except for the amount of the Executions and that sum to be paid in Cash after 20 days advertisement taking Bond and good Security.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/98: “Joseph Allison Admr of Samuel McBroom Exparte} Decree. Petition to sell Slaves. This Petition coming on to be heard, It is ordered by the Court that Joseph Allison the administrator of Samuel McBroom be authorised to sell the Slaves Charles, Dinah, Goerge, Nancy, Speck & Jim upon a Credit of 12 Months bond and approved Security required from the purchasers and make a report to the next Term of this Court.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/98: “Lucy Forsythe admx & c Ex Parte} Decree. Petition to sell Slaves. On Motion it is ordered by the Court that the administratrix sell the Slaves Tony, Gilly, Cambridge, Albert, Nancy, Benton, Wesley, & Allen on a credit of twelve months.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/102: “Rachel Sims Admx &c & others Exparte} Petition to sell Slaves. This Case coming on to be heard upon the Petition, It is ordered and adjudged by the Corut that Charles W Johnston be and he is hereby appointed Commissioner to sell all the negroes belonging to the Estate of the late Col Herbert Sims deceased at his late residence in Orange County ona  Credit of Nine months after 30 days public notice that he take Bond from the purchasers with at least two good Surecties payable to himself as Commissioner and return the same with his Report of said Sale to the next Term of this Court.” Nov 1845.

OCPQS 16/109: “On Motion It is ordered by the Court that Kitty Jones daughter of Carolin Jones aged about 9 years be bound to Kendall B Waite of Color and enters into Bond with William O McCauley and John Andrews his Securities.” Feb 1846. [Ambiguous as to who in this was “of Color.”]

OCPQS 16/116: “Thomas Day a free boy of Color son of Thomas Day aged about 8 years Is by order of the Court bound bound [sic] to George W Jones who enters into Bond with Harrison Parker his Security.” Fabe 1846.

OCPQS 16/168: “State v. Presley Carden} Indictment Trading with Slaves…Jury Charged find Drawn.” May 1846.

OCPQS 16/171: “It is ordered by the court that Stephen Mayo aged about 14 years be bound to C C Smith to be learnt the art & mystery of a farmer and to cause him to Read & write & when he comes of full age to give him a horse & saddle with $50 & a suit of good clothes. Erased By direction of County Attorney.” May 1846.

OCPQS 16/173: “Ordered that James Chavis boy of color aged about 16 years be bound to Nat. M Carrington that he give the usual bond according to law And when said boy is twenty one years old To give him $50 in Money or a horse & saddle worth $50 & a suit of good clothes.” May 1846.

OCPQS 16/174: “Ordered by the Court that William Chavis a boy of color aged about 19 years & 6 months be bound to Martin Coble until he is 21 years old to learn the aft and mustery of a farmer and to receive $25 when of full age. Said Coble enters into the usual bond with John Fogleman his security.” May 1846.

OCPQS 16/177: “Ordered that Walden Jeffreys son of Eliza Jeffreys a free woman of color be bound to Joseph Tate until he arrives to the age of 21 years to learn the Art & mystery of a farmer. The said Tate enter into bond in the sum of $500 with Samuel Kirkpatrick as his security according to law.” May 1846.

OCPQS 16/182: “The report of the commissioners at last term of this cour tot Divide the land and negroes bequeathed by Connelly Walker to his two daughters Jane & Mary Walker was returned & confirmed and ordered to be recorded & registered.” May 1846.

OCPQS 16/191: “Ordered by the Court that Stephen Wilson a boy of color of Ruth [Carter] who was bound to Loftin K Pratt at May Term 1845 then aged 12 years be bound to his widow Nancy Pratt to learn the art & Mystery of a farmers who enters into Bond with William N Pratt Security.” Aug 1846.

OCPQS 16/192: “Ordered by the Court that John Evans a boy of Color aged 3 years next November son of Mary Evans be bound to Joseph McDaniel to learn the art and mystery of a farmer who enters into Bond with Cason McDaniel & Seymore Puryear in the sum of $500.” Aug 1846.

OCPQS 16/200: “Ordered by the Court that the children of Sally Heath [Sally Haithcock?] be brought to the next Term of this Court to be bound out of Sally Heath.” Aug 1846. [Not specifically cited as persons of color, but see below.]

OCPQS 16/204: “Ordered that Jane Wilsons Tax Lists be corrected so as to charge her on her list for 1845 with $600 value of Land an one black Poll. Corrected.” Aug 1846.

OCPQS 16/212: “The State v. Green Mayo & Richard Mayo} Being called & failed Judgment Ni Si is entered against them for the sum of $100.” Aug 1846.

OCPQS 16/215: “It is ordered by the court that the order made at May Term 1846 Binding James Chavis to Nathaniel M Carrington be recinded And it is further ordered that the Sheriff bring said boy James Chavis into court at November Term next for the purpose of rebinding said boy.” Aug 1846.

OCPQS 16/233: “Ordered that Sulivan Leigh the administrator of Mary Sheppard decd sell a negro Slave (Milly) for the purpose of distribution among the distributees of said intestate & report to next term of this court. Ordered that the petition for the above order be filed.” Nov 1846.

OCPQS 16/247: “Ordered by the court that John Hammons & William Allen two free boys of color the former aged 10 years last August & the latter aged 10 years last January be bound to Isaac Holt who enters into bond with James C Turrentine his Security according to law in the sum of $500 each.” Nov 1846.

OCPQS 16/250: “It is ordered by the court that John Williams, Henry Williams, William Barbee, Mordicai Sears & James Patterson be appointed Commissioners to value the negroes slaves bequeathed in the las twill & testmane of Josiah Atkins Sen’r deceased to his daughters Martha and Ann Eliza respectively, now Martha Trice wife of Pleasant Trice & Ann Eliza Mason wife of Wesley Mason. And assign & allot by name earch of the said slaves to the said legatees respectfully [sic], as may be necessary to constitute the equality required by said will among the children of said Testator. It is further ordered by the Court that after the aforesaid valuation and allotment shall have been made by the Commissioners aforesaid that the Executors of the said will- after due advertisement Sell to the highest bidder upon a credit of Twelve months the purchased giving bond & approved Security, the residue of the Slaves & other property of the said Testator not Specifically bequeathed in said will, according to the directions in said will contained.” Nov 1846.

OCPQS 16/253 & 254: “Ordered that the order of the Court heretofore made binding Andrew Jackson a boy of color to the wardens of the poor is recinded And said boy is bound to Charles Cox who enters into bond in the sum of $500 with John Cox his security.” Nov 1846.

OCPQS 16/256: “Ordered that Sarah Day aged about 10 years a free person of Coulor daughter of Nicy Day be bound to John Turner (of Israel) who enters into bond in the sum of $500 with Andrew Turner & John J Freeland his Securities and that said Turner is to teach the said Sarah the art & mystery of a spinster.” Nov 1846.

OCPQS 16/257: “Rachel Sims & others – Petition to sell slaves. It is ordered by the court that Charles W Johnston heretofore appointed commissioner to sell certain negroes belonging to the estate of Herbert Sins, decd, be allowed $102.79 for his compensation as commissioner aforesaid for all his services to be deducted from the money collected by him, to wit, $1357 – and that the remainder of said money, to wit, the sum of $1254.21 be paid by hum to the Clerk of this Court and it is further ordered that the said Commissioner deliver over all the remaining bonds taken by him as commissioner aforesaid for the purchase money of the said Slaves to be retained by said Clerk until the further order of this Court.” Nov 1846. [This item is followed by a list of the people who signed over bonds – apparently among the purchasers at the sale of the slaves and includes: John M Sheppard, Benjamin Hester, Rachel Sims, John Lewis, D C Parrish & John Cheek.]

OCPQS 16/274: “Ordered by the Court that Ruffin a negro boy belonging to David Blackwood be excused from working on the road.” Feb 1847.

OCPQS 16/278: “It appearing to the Court that at February Term of this Court 1843 Adolphus Day aged 5 ot 6 years & Caroline Day aged about 3 years old free negro infants were bound by order of  this court to Harrison Parker Esqr & that the bonds were not given at that time, it is now ordered by the court that the bonds be given by said Parker with William Nelson his Security Nunc pro tunc as of that term.” Feb 1847.

OCPQS 16/287: “The State v. Levi a slave} For hiring his own time. Same jury as in No 23 charged, who find that the defendant is a slave going at large & that he has hired his own time by permission of his maters. Whereupon the Court adjudges that the Sheriff of the County hire out the said Levi at public Vendue for the space of one year taking bond & security for the same payable to the State of North Carolina for the use of the poor of this County subject to the payment of the Costs & Charges of this suit & that he proceed forthwith to hire out said Slave.” Feb 1847.

OCPQS 16/288: “The State v. Peter Wrightsel a Slave} For hiring his own time. Ordered that the Sheriff serve a notice on George Kimbrough in writing at least ten days before next court that he has arrested Pater a slave Commonly called Peter Wrightsell by virtue of a Capias from this court upon a presentment of a grand jury that the said Slave Peter went at large having hired out his own time.” Feb 1847.

OCPQS 16/295: “Ordered that Nancy Heath a girl of color daughter of Sarah Heath aged about 6 years be bound to Henry Malone to learn the art and mystery of a spinster who enters into bond with _____.” Feb 1847.

OCPQS 16/296: “Ordered that H M Cave Special Coroner be allowed $5 dollars for holding an inquest over the body of Allen (a slave) of Ilai W Nunn.” Feb 1847.

OCPQS 16/297: “Ordered by the Court that Andrew Jackson a boy of Color aged 17 years be bound to Charles Cox to learn the art & mystery of a farmer – And enters into bond with George Hurdle & John Cox Security according to law.” Feb 1847.

OCPQS 16/300: “George A Faucette v. John Y Dorch admr} Jury charged…the Jury find that there have been payments to the amount of ____ that there is no set off, That the Defdt has in his possession one negro girl of the estate of George Walker deceased subject to the plaintiff’s recovery & that he hath no further assets they further find the balance due on the bonds declared on to be $ ___ principal money & assess the plaintiff’s damages for interest to be $ ___. Stay execution till further orders.” Feb 1847.

OCPQS 16/323: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Ephraim Mitchell a states witness in the suit the State against James Bass Sen’r $6.48.” May 1847. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 16/326: “William Mayo son of Simmons Mayo aged 14 years 20^th May 1847 is bound to John F Lyon to learn the are & mystery of a farmer.” May 1847. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 16/329: “Ordered that Calvin a Slave of Alfred Boothe be exempted from the payment of Tax & working on the road.” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/329: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Ephraim Mitchell a States witness in the suit the State v James Bass Jun’r $2.36&2/3 as per ticket filed.” May 1847. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 16/331 & 332: “It appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court that two colored children named Charlotte Weldon daughter of Lydia Weldon a free woman of color aged 12 years 12 day of July last was bound to Jehu Hall at May Term 1839 – And that at May Term 1842 of said court James Taburn son of Lucinda Taburn a free woman of color now aged 8 years 11^th inst. was also bound to said Hall And that said Hall has never received Indentures for said children It is therefore ordered that Indentures be now granted according to Law to said Hall for said children.” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/340: “State v. Stanford Chavis} A & B. Sane jury as in No 7 charged, who find the Defdt guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment. And it is adjudged by the court that the Defdt be fined $40 & that the Sheriff proceed forthwith to hire out said Defdt according to act of Assembly.” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/341: “State v. Washington Bobbitt} Fornication & adultery. The Defendant in this case comes into court & pleads Guilty – And the Court adjudges that he be fined $25. And that the Sheriff proceed to hire out said Bobbitt according to act of Assembly, subject to the time for which he was heretofore hired to Allen Tilly now unexpired.” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/344: “State v. Washington Bobbitt} For. & Adult. (See proceedings of yesterday). It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that no person could be found who would pay the fine so imposed, It is therefore further adjudged by the Court that said Defendant be hired out by the Sheriff in pursuance of the 89^th Section of an act entitled “Slaves & Free persons of color” Chapterl CXIth Revised Statutes.” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/345: “The State v Peter Wrightsell} Issue, Did Defedt fire out his own time & act as a free man? The following Jury sSworn & charged…Who find that the presentment is not true.”

OCPQS 16/348: “George Martin a boy of color aged 5 years is bound to John Thompson of Haw Creek who enters into bond in the sum of $500 with Ribert Thompson as his Surety.” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/364: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Alfred Chamly $2.83 for attendance as a States witness in the suit the State v. S Mayo in the Superior Court as per ticket filed. ” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/364: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Nancy W Chamly a state witness in the suit the State v S Mayo in Superior Court the sum of $2.83 as per ticket filed. ” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/364: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay John W Chamly a state witness sin the suit the State v Simmons Mayo in the Superior Court $2.23 as per ticket filed. ” May 1847.

OCPQS 16/364: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Anderson Browning a states witness in the suit the State v Simmons Mayo in the Superior Court $2.83 as per ticket filed.” May 1847.

OCPQS 17/7: “Wm O McCauley Exr Exparte} Petition to sell a Slave. This case coming on to be hear upon the petition, It is ordered that said Petitioner sell the woman Charity mentioned in the petition at the Court House in Hillsborough on a credit of 9 months after 20 days advertisement at the Court House door & two other public places in the County, Taking bond & good secuitry for the purchase money & report to next Court.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/8: “Ordered that Dennis a Slave, who it appears to the Court is a cripple & incapable of labor, belonging to Charles W Johnston, be exempted from Taxation & that the Clerk give a certificate to said Johnston of said exemption.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/16: “William O McCauley Exr of John Morrow decd Exparte} Petition to sell a Slave. This case coming on to be heard upon petition it is ordered that the Executor sell the slave mentioned in said petition on a credit of 9 months & report to next court.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/16: “Wm F Strayhorn & others Ex Parte} Pet to Divide negroes. This case coming on to be heard upon the petition and the Court being satisfied of the truth of the facts therein stated it is ordered by the court that Dr. Edmund Strudwick J P, O F Long, Goerge Laws, Thomas Hogan & John W Carr br appointed commissioners to divide all the negroes belonging to the estate of Saml Strayhorn deceased among the petitioners his children under oath & their hands & Seals according to law & report to nect court.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/21: “Ordered that James Walker (of Phillip) be relieved of 1700 dollars value of land, one white & 3 black Polls for 1846 erroneously charged on the Tax list of 1846.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/23: “Ordered that Alfred an Idiot Slave the property of Emaline B Ward be exempted from Taxation & that the clerk give a certificate of the Same to Emeline B Ward.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/26: “State v John Bowles & Wm Heathcock} affray. Same jury as in No 9 Charged who say that they find Defendant Heathcock guilty as charged in the Bill of Indictment & they further find Defdt Bowles not not Guilty [sic]. Jusgment of the Court that Defdt Heathcock be fined 25 cts.” Aug 1847. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 17/27-30: Litigation regarding the validity of the will of Stephen Glass. The entire will is included in the minutes, part of which, on page 29, reads: “9 It is my will & desire that so many of my negroes as may remain after the payment of my debts remain on the plantation for the support of the family.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/33: “Ordered that Thomas Jones, son of Mary Jones (free woman of color) about 6 ½ years old be bound to John McCauley who is to give him a horse & saddle worth $50 if he serves out his time.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/53: “Washington Duke admr &c Ex parte} Pet Sale of negroes. This case coming on to be heard upon the petition it is ordered by the court that the administrator Washington Duke sell the negroes belonging to the estate of Jesse Clinton decd at the late residence of the decd – to wit, Moses, Daphne & Tom on a credit of 12 months on notice of 20 days & to take bond & good security & report to next court.” Aug 1847.

OCPQS 17/64: “Ordered by the court that Col Abner Parker administrator of Ludolphus Henderson decd have leave to sell on a credit of twelve moonths the two slaves Solomon & Harriet belonging to the estate of his said intestate for the purpose of paying debts of said estate.” Nov 1847

OCPQS 17/64: “State v. Mat Howel a man of color} It appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court on the Testimony of witnesses that the said Mat Howel is a free man of the County of Granville, It is ordered that he be discharged.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/64: “Ordered that Robert Bob alias Robert Heathcock, aged about 8 years a free person of color the child of Salley Bobb alias Sally Heathcock a free woman of color be bound to Wesley Durham who enters into bond with Abel Griffis & James R Albright his sureties according to law.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/65: “Ordered by the Court that Moran Martin a boy fo color aged five years the 10^th day of August 1847 be bound to William C Johnston who enters into bond according to law with Samuel Kerr his Surety.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/68: “Ordered by the court that Andrew Tinnin a boy of color aged about 12 years, son of Lucretia Dunnin be bound to Wm P McDaniel who enters into bond with Henry McDaniel & Nathan Stout his sureties.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/68: “Ordered by the Court that Calvin Ray a boy of color son of Hannah Ray aged 4 years old in May last be bound to James Riley who enters into bond according to law with Joseph Allison his Security.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/85: “It is ordered by the Court htat the Indenture binding a colored child by the name of Robert Haithcock to Lindsay Durham be rescinded & that said child be bound to John Allen. Said Child is now of the age of 8 years.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/88: “Ordered that Emily Boyd a girl of color daughter of Betsy Boyd be bound to George Kimbro to learn the art and mystery of a Spinster. Said girl is now 4 or 5 years old. Said George Kimbro enters into bond according to Law with James C Turrentine his Surety.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/93: “James M Couch admr Ex part} Petition to sell a negro. This case coming on to be heard upon the Petition, it is ordered by the cour that the salve Solomon belonging to the estate of Thomas J Couch decd be sold by Wm N Pratt who is hereby appointed a commissioner for that purpose at Hillsboro on a credit of 9 months after making advertisement for 20 days & Taking bond & good Security from the purchaser & report to next court.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/93: “Eliza Wilson adm’x & others Exparte} Petition to sell Slaves. This case comin on to be heard upon the Petition and the Court being satisfied of the truth of the facts therein set forth it is ordered & decreed by the court that Hezekiah Terry be appointed a commissioner to sell the two negroes belonging to the estate of Felix Wilson decd at Hillsborough after 20 days public advertisement on a credit of 12 months taking bond & good Security & report to the next court.” Nov 1847.

OCPQS 17/119: “On motion it is ordered by the court that David M Cheek administrator of John Cheek decd sell the negro woman ________ belonging to the estate of his intestate for division among the distributees upon a credit of nine months.” Feb 1848.

OCPQS 17/121: “Ordered that Dinah Heathcock a girl of color now 11 years old be bound to Matthew Hunter who enters into bond in the sum of $1000 according to law with Seymour Puryear his surety.” Feb 1848.

OCPQS 17/145: “On motion it is ordered that Edmund Strudwick Guardian of the minor heirs of Jesse Miller decd be directed to pay to Wm H Campbell the sum of $42, it being the amount for which said Campbell became responsible to Wm Maynard for the damages done to said Maynard’s property by ________ a negro boy belonging to the said heirs & which boy was hired to said Maynard at the time & was delivered to Campbell as the friend of said heirs (there being no Guardian to thema t that time) & by him taken out of the State & sold, whereby the value of said boy was saved to the estate; and also the further sum of ten dollars for expenses incurred by said Campbell in making said sale, and his receipts for the same shall be vouchers in the hands of said Guardian for the amounts so paid.” Feb 1848.

OCPQS 17/164: “Ordered by the Court that the County Trustee pay Thomas Faucett for articles furnished Alfred Bass while in jail per acct filed the sum of $3.70 cents.” Feb 1848. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 17/166: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Levi McCollum LC the sum of $2.00 for arresting Green Mayhoe & Sam a Slave per certificate R M Jones Clerk of Sup’r Court filed.” Feb 1848.

OCPQS 17/170: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Alfred Chambley a states witness in the suit the State against Jane a Slave in Orange Superior Court the sum of $1.63 per ticket filed.” Feb 1848.

OCPQS 17/178: “Ordered by the court that James Shaw son a Casander Shar a free woma of color aged 8 years 2^nd day of February 1848 & also Prince Shaw son of the said Caddander Shaw aged 5 years 11^th Augt 1847 be bound to Benton Utley until they arrive at 21 years of age who enters into bound according to law with Spencer Durham & William McCauley his sureties.” May 1848.

OCPQS 17/219: “It appearing to the court that Jiseph Woods has inadvertently listed & paid for a slave who is exempted by law from paying tax it is ordered that the County Trustee refund the Tax as paid.” Aug 1848.

OCPQS 17/224: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Thomas H Turner Coroner  five dollars for holding an inquest over the body of Chloe a Salve of William Nelson.” Aug 1848.

OCPQS 17/236: “The Sheriff returns into court a list of 293 white & 17 black Polls as insolvents removed &c within Orange County for the years 1836, 1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1845 & 1846 which list was sworn to in open Court, allowed & ordered to be filed.” Aug 1848.

OCPQS 17/244: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Ephraim Mitchell a States witness in County Court against Alfred Bass per 2 tickets filed the sum of $8.79.” Aug 1848.

OCPQS 17/256: “Christopher Davis & others Exparte} Pet to divide Slaves. This Petition coming on for hearing, It is ordered & adjudged that the Comissioners named in said Petitio viz Charles W Johnston Esqr, John W Carr, Jesse Hargrave, Wm Gattis (of Thomas) & Thomas Hogan proceed to distribute the slave[s] named in said Petition & report to the next term of this Court under their hands & seals.” Nov 1848.

OCPQS 17/265: “Eliza Wilson admx & others Exparte} Petition to Sell the negroes belonging to the estate of F Wilson decd. In this case it is ordered by the court that the bonds for the purchase money of said negroes be delivered by the Clerk to Eliza Wilson the admx of said Felis Wilson & Guardian of his Children & that the same be held b y her first as admx & secondly as Guardian & collected and accounted for, accordingly. It is further ordered that the Clerk issue execution for the costs of the said suit by petition.” Nov 1848.

OCPQS 17/270: “The State v. Hinton Goans} Indt A & B. Same jury as in No 8 charged who find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment. Judgement of the Court that [he] be fined $50. And that he be hired out at the Courthouse door according to act of Assembly unless the above fine of fifty dollars is forthwith paid. On motion the court remits said fine to $30 including the costs of this prosecution which sum is immediately paid by Samuel Coble.” Nov 1848.

OCPQS 17/309: “Ordered by the Court that William Mayhoe now aged 14 years be bound to William Hobbs to learn the art & mystery of a farmer who enters into bond in the sum of $1000 with James Hastings & Charles C Howard his sureties according to act of assembly in such case made & provided.” Feb 1849. [Not specifically cited as a person of color.]

OCPQS 17/315: “Ordered that Lucy aged 9 year, Nancy aged 6 years & Ruffin aged 3 years the children of Jinney Chaves a freewoman of color be bound to Stephen Moore until they arrive to the ages of 21 respectively & the said Stephen Moore enters into 2 several bond according to act of assembly with Josiah Turner his Surety.” Feb 1849.

OCPQS 17/339: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Jeremiah Loy a state witness vs Aaron Husbands in County Court per ticket filed the sum of $2.90 cents.” Feb 1849.

OCPQS 17/344: “Ordered that James Mayhoe a boy of color, son of Anderson Mayho dec’d, aged 16 years the 15^th day of April last be bound to Henry Crabtree to learn the art and mystery of a farmer. The said Crabtree enters into bond according to law with James M Palmer & Levi McCollum sureties.”

OCPQS 17/348-353: Litigation regarding the validity of the will of Andrew McBroom. The purported entire will is included in the minutes, part of which, on pages 349-350, reads: “I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret McBroom the following negroes viz one man named Pleasant one woman named Lainey and her four children viz Alexander, Jiney, Samuel and Maria & and her future increase – also my daughter Margaret is to maintain Cherry so long as she may live…3^rd I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Breeze the negro woman named Jine that I had formerly loaned to my daughter Nancy and all her children she how had or many have hereafter. I also leave in trust with my Executors for the use and benefit of my daughter Isabella Moore one negro boy named Bob [or Babs?] to be hired out for her benefit or if they should think it best for her they may let her have the services of said boy herself during her natural life and her death to be sold and the proceeds of said sale to be equally divided among all the Children of my said daughter Isabella Moore. Also I give & bequeath unto my daughter Mary Jordan one negro boy named John, but to be kept in the hands of my Executors in trust and to be hired out by them for the use and benefit of my said daughter Mary Jordan or if my Executors should think it best they may let my said daughter Mary Jordan have the services of said boy during her natural life, and at her death the said boy to be sold…I also will that one negro woman named Nancy and her child Richard and all her future increase with all the balance of my stock of horses, Cattle, sheep and hogs not willed away hereby to be sold by my executors also all my wagons stills and farming utensils of every kind and all other property not heretofore disposed of in this will of every description to be sold by my executors except my negro man Isaac, which I give and bequeath unto my grand son son Andrew McBroom…” May 1849.

OCPQS 17/362: “The execution of a deed of trust from Green Cordell to George Laws was duly proved in open Court by the oath of William McCauley the subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered.” May 1849. [This item is immediately followed by an item referring to the creation of Alamance County.]

OCPQS 17/382: “It is ordered by the Court that a minor of Color named Eliza aged Thirteen years be bound to Alice Tate until she arrive to the age of Twenty one years who entered into Bond in the sum of $500 with William Murray & Thomas Pettigrew her securities.” Aug 1849.

OCPQS 17/392: “The State v. Williamson Haithcock} Bastardy. On the calling of this Case & before the issue was made up, the Defendant’s Counsel moved to dismiss the proceedings because the Defendant was a free negro and therefor the case was not within the act of Assembly allowing the mother of the Bastard to make oath before magistrates as to its paternity, which motion was over ruled by the Court & thereupon the usual issue “Whether the Defendant was the father or not: was made up & submitted to the Jury, who upon their oath say that he is not the father. Judgment accordingly. From which Judgment the Solicitor for the County prayed an appeal to the Superior Court which was granted by the court.” Aug 1849.

OCPQS 17/395: “In the matter of Hugh Currie, Lunatic. It appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court on the examination of Witnesses that it would be most to the advantage of the estate of said Currie that the plantation whereon he resides should be rented out & the Slaves hired…[it is so ordered].” Aug 1849.

OCPQS 17/401: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay to Spivey Henslie for bringing the Children of Sarah Haith to Court &c per account filed the sum of $5.45 cents.” Aug 1849.

OCPQS 17/401: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay John Hutchins for bringing to Court Mary Mayho & others to be bound out the sum of $4.50 per account filed.” Aug 1849.

OCPQS 17/418: “Ordered by the Court that the Indentures heretofore made binding Andrew Jackson to Charles Cox be rescinded & that the said Andrew Jackson a boy of Color now aged 19 years last October (’48) be bound to Bedford Hurdle to learn the art & mystery of a wagonmaker & the said Hurlde enters into bond according to law with_______.” Nov 1849.

OCPQS 17/423: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring before this Court at February Term 1850 Keziah Huckabee a girl of color for the purpose of being bound out.” Nov 1849.

OCPQS 17/448: “Ordered that the Indenture made at May Term 1846 binding Thomas Day son of Fanny Day a free woman of Color to George W Jones be Cancelled & that said Thomas Day be permitted to return to his mother.” Feb 1850.

OCPQS 17/456: “Ordered that Henry Mitchell son of Eliza Mitchell a free person of color seven years old 4^th January 1850 be bound to William Barton until he arrives to the age of 21 years.” Feb 1850.

OCPQS 17/472: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay John Turner LC the sum of $5.90 for Executing States warrant of Green Mayhoe, Wm Day & others per acct filed.” Feb 1850.

OCPQS 17/486: “Ordered that the Sheriff bring before this Court at its present Term Keziah Huckabee a free orphan of color daughter of Patsey Huckabee of Chapel Hill to be bound out.” May 1850.

OCPQS 17/488: “Keziah Huckabee (daughter of Patsey Huckabee a free woman of color) 17 years old 12^th Inst last is bound to Benton Utley to learn the art & mystery of a Spinster. The said Utley with Jones Watson & Samuel F Phillips his Surities.” May 1850.

OCPQS 17/489: “Ordered that notice issue to John Watson to appear at the present Term of this Court & show cause if any he can why his apprentice Saml Mayhoe heretofore bound to him by this Court shall not be taken by the Court & bound to another person.” May 1850.

OCPQS 17/490: “Ordered that Samuel Mayhoe son of __________ heretofore bound to John Watson about ____ years old, be bound to Josiah Turner Sr to learn the art & mystery of a farmer. The said Josiah Turner entering into bond in accordance with the Act of the General Assembly in such case made & provided with ______________.” May 1850.

OCPQS 17/508: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Nathl King for arresting Keziah Huckabee & bringing her to court to be bound out the sum of $2.25 per account filed.” May 1850.

OCPQS 17/510: “Ordered that Nathaniel King bring before this Court at the present Term for the purpose of being bound out the children of Polly Mitchell of Chapel Hill named Siphra alias Cicero, Ann & Elijah, likewise the son of Rilly Evans of the same place named Jack (no expense to be charged to the County for this service).” Aug 1850.

OCPQS 17/521-523: Probate of will of Elizabeth Rigsby, which on page 523 includes: “It is my desire that all my negroes after my death be advertised & sold by the Executors to the highest bidder and to be equally divided between my three sons, Jesse Rigsbey, Ruffin Rigsbey & Mark Rigsbey.” Aug 1850.

OCPQS 17/526: “Ordered that Jack Evans, son of Rilly Evans (a free woman of color) now of the age of about 7 years be bound to John Turner who enters into bond according to law with Andrew Turner & Joseph Allison his surities.” Aug 1850.

OCPQS 17/526: “Ordered that the Indentures heretofore made binding Harry Baldwin a boy of color to John Redman be rescinded & that said boy who is now about 17 years old be bound to Evans Turner to learn the are & mystery of a farmer. The said Evans Turner enters into bond according to law with Josiah Turner his surety.” Aug 1850.

OCPQS 17/532: “The State v. Patsey Huckabee & James Huckabee} Indt. Didorderly house. The following Jury charged…Who find the Defendants not Guilty.” Aug 1850.

OCPQS 17/543: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Anderson Brockwell a witness for the State against Patsey & James Huckabee the sum of $2.10 per ticket filed.” Aug 1850.

OCPQS 17/543: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay James Hutchins a witness for the State against James Huckabee & Patsey Huckabee the sum of $2.10 per ticket filed.” Aug 1850.

OCPQS 17/544: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Gabriel Utley a witness for the State against Patsey & James Huckabee in County Court the sum of $2.10 per ticket filed.” Aug 1850.

OCPQS 17/551: “Ordered that William C Couch a free boy of color son of Lucinda Couch five years old 25^th May 1851 be bound to Charles Jordan to learn the art & Mystery of a farmer and the said Jordan enters into bond according to law with James Kimbrough his surety.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/551: “Ordered that Ellen Mitchell a free girl of color daughter of Eliza Mitchell aged 5 years last May be bound to Ann L Watson to learnt he art & mystery of of a Spinster. The said Ann L Watson enters into bond according to law with John Hutchins & John W Carr his sureties.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/551: “Ordered that the County Attorney ascertain what can be made out of any property of the owners of the slave Aleck recently executed for a Capital felony towards the payment of costs of said prosecution and if none can be so made, to ascertain what amount the County is responsible for and draw upon the County Trustee for said amount.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/552: “Ordered that Henry Crabtree produce before this Court on Saturday next Term of this Court the boy of color named James Mayo who was bound to him at May Term 1849 & show cause why said binding shall not be rescinded.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/552: “Ordered that William Hobb produce before this Court on Saturday of next Term the boy of color William Mayo bound to him by this court at February Term last & show cause why said binding shall not be rescinded.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/564: “Ordered that ‘Henderson’ a slave, the property of John C Walker be exempt from working on the public road for reasons shown to the Court.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/574: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay William Day a witness for the State against Daniel & Silas slaves of James Walker in County Court the sum of $3.56 per ticket filed.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/574: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Alex’r Day a witness for the State against Daniel & Silas, slaves of Jas Walker in the County Court the sum of $8.32 per 2 tickets field.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/574: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Strudwick Rhew a witness for the State against Barry Parrish & Amelia Caudle in the County Court the sum of $3.32 cts per 2 tickets filed.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/575: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Nathl King a witness for the State against Patsey Huckabee & James Huckabee in the County Court the sum of $3.50 per ticket filed.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/579: “Henr Edwards & others v. John Edwards & Lindsey Edwards} Petition to Divide or Sell Slaves. Answer filed. Replicatio to answer. This case coming on to be heard on the Petition, andwer & exhibits, after argument of Counsel, it is ordered, adjudged & decreed by the Court that Thomas Brewer, Samuel Turrentine, Franklin Freeman, Spencer Durham, & Wilson Atwater be appointed Commissioners to divide & allot to, and among the Legatees of the late Herny Edwards Senr all the negroes of the estate of said Henry Edwards Sent except Moses who is in the hand of Henry Edwards Jr. & report under their oaths & hands & seals to the next Term of this Court.” Nov 1850.

OCPQS 17/611: “Ordered that William Mitchell (son of Adaline Mitchell, a free woman of Color) aged 14 years next May be bound to Henry Evans to learn the art & mystery of a Cabinet maker & to receive when free, if he serves out his time one set of bench tools & a good suit of clothes.” Mar 1851.

OCPQS 17/612: “Ordered by the Court that the order of this court made at February Term 1849 binding William Mayo a boy of Color to William Hobbs be rescinded & his bond cancelled. Ordered further that the order of this court made at May Term 1849 binding James Mayo a boy of color to Henry Crabtree be rescinded & his bond cancelled. And it is further ordered that the said William & James Mayo be bound to Dr. Edmund Strudwick who is to hire them out for the support of their grand father Manuel who is blond. The said Dr. Strudwick enters into two several bonds according to law with Henry K Nash & James Webb as his surities.” Mar 1851.

OCPQS 17/649: “Freeman Heath son of Sally Heath a boy of color aged Fourteen the 19^th day of March last, be bound to James Ward to learn the art & mystery of a farmer. The sair Ward enters into bond in the sum of $500 with Joseph Allison his surety & James C Turrentine his surities.” May 1851.

OCPQS 17/666: “Ordered that Gray Barbee Senr be released from the payment of a double tax on 625 acres of land, one white & 10 black Polls for the year 1850. Satisfactory Cause being shown to the Court.” Aug 1851.

OCPQS 17/679: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Dr Thomas Hogan Two dollars tax upon two black Polls improperly listed & paid by by him for the year 1850, Cause being shown to the court.” Aug 1851.

OCPQS 17/683: “Ordered that Wilis J Roberts’ tax list for the year 1850 be corrected so as to Charge him with one white Poll only & that the Sheriff refund him one dollar the amount of one black Poll improperly charged & paid by him.” Aug 1851.

OCPQS 17/686: “Abraham Plenty, a man of color, produced in open Court the following Paper writing which is ordered to recorded to wit: ‘City of Raleigh, Intendants office March 10^th 136 [sic] Abraham Penty a free Person of color having produced to the board of Commissioners of the City of Raleigh Documents in proof of his Freedom, and satisfactory Testimony of his having supported a good character for industry & sobriety, is permitted to reside within the limits of this city while he shall continue to maintain an unexceptionable character or until this permit shall be revoked by this board. J O Stedman, Secretary. Jno Bell, Intendant of Police.” Aug 1851.

OCPQS 17/686: “Ordered that Sarah Morgan a free girl of color, aged about 18 years last February be bound to B L Durham who enters into bond in the sum of $500 with Joseph Allison and Richard M Jones his surities.” Aug 1851.

OCPQS 17/703: “Abner Parker admr & Lucy Young v Joseph Allison Guar pendente lite of Elizabeth & Frances Young} It is ordered by the Court that the order of last Court in this Case be rescinded so far as regards the slave Matilda.” Nov 1851.

OCPQS 17/711: “Ordered that James Evans a boy of color son of Lilly Evans aged 13 years the 12^th day of February next be bound to Wm B Williams to learnt he art & mystery of a farmer. The said Williams enters into bond according to law with Henry H Blalock & Wm Lynn his surities.” Nov 1851.

OCPQS 17/711: “Ordered that Brink Evans son of Lilly Evans aged 11 years the 11oth day of march next be bound to William B Williams to learn the art & mystery of a farmer. The said Williams entering into bond according to law with Henry H Blclock & William Lynn his surities.” Nov 1851.

OCPQS 17/718: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay H M Scoggin a witness for the state against Frank a Slave & others in Orange Supr Court per ticket filed the sum of $2.50.” Nov 1851

OCPQS 17/718: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay J W Hancock a witness for the state against Frank a slave & others in Orange Supr Court per ticket filed the sum of $1.83 cents.”  Nov 1851.

OCPQS 17/719: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay B F Hancock a witness for the state against Frank a Slave & others in Orange Superior Court per ticket filed the sum of $1.83.” Nov 1851.

OCPQS 17/719: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay Joseph Latta a witness for the State against Umsted Mayo in Orange County Court per 3 tickets filed the sum of $3.99.” Nov 1851.

OCPQS 17/719: “Ordered that the County Trustee pay James Turner a witness for the state against Umsted Mayo in Orange County Court per 4 tickets filed the sum of $4.80.” Nov 1851.