HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA BRUCE FAMILY Plea Books 2-7
This is a compilation of all Bruce’s appearing in Halifax County, Virginia Plea Books 2 to 7 as abstracted by T.L.C. Genealogy. There are no Bruce’s in the index for Plea Book 1. However, there could be some Bruces that appear in the text but are not indexed as a party. The names Below are in order of first appearance:
William Bruce	22 November, 1755
_______ Bruce	21 October, 1756
John Bruce	March, 1758
Michael Bruce	September, 1760
Robert Bruce	February, 1761
James Bruce	May, 1761
Richard Bruce	May, 1763
Mary Bruce	June, 1763
William Bruce
22 November, 1755. On the motion of William Brewis, it is ordered that he be added to the General List of Tithables. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 2, Page 79. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1755-1758 (Plea Book No. 2, Part 1), page 41.
_____ Bruce
21 October, 1756. Edward Parker is appointed surveyor of the road from Fontains Ferry to Brewis' Ford to Difficult Cr. Ordered that he, with the gang belonging to the road, do clear & keep the same in repair. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 2, Page 172. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1755-1758 (Plea Book No. 2, Part 1), page 84.
John Bruce
March Court, 1758. On the motion of John Brewis, his ear mark is recorded. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 2, Page 318. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1758-1759 (Plea Book No. 2, Part 2), page 27.
March Court, 1758. Archibald Buchanan, John Bowman & Company, Plaintiffs, vs Richard Kessie. John Brewis underta[kes for Defendant] that if he should be [cast in the plea afd, that] he shall pay the costs and condemnation of the Court or render his body in the prison in execution for the same, or that sd is will pay the sd costs and condemnation or render the body of sd Defendant in prison. And thereupon the Defendant says that he cannot gainsay the action of sd Plaintiffs against him, but that he owes Plaintiffs 20 £ 4 shillings and 2 pence and 6 £ 9 shillings and 11 pence 3 farthings as Plaintiffs, above, against him have alleged. Judgment for Plaintiffs for the sd sums + their costs. But this judgment (except as to the costs) is to be discharged with the payment of 16 £ 11 shillings and 3 farthings with legal interest on 10 £ 2 shillings and 1 penny from May 15, 1755. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 2, Page 419. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1758-1759 (Plea Book No. 2, Part 2), page 84.
June Court, 1759. John Rogers, for the King and for himself, Plaintiff, vs James Boyd, Defendant. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, James Terry, Thomas Dillard Jr, John Eckhols, Thomas Spencer, John Yates, Charles Bostick, John Talbot, Thomas Douglass, John Brewis, John Frederick Miller, Andrew Wade, and William Hall, who say that the Defendant is guilty. . that he make his fine to the King and that the Plaintiff, by the payment of 10 £ + the costs of this prosecution, and that he be taken &c. On the motion of Larkin Johnston, a witness for John Rogers in his suit against James Boyd, it is ordered that the sd John pay him for 2 days' attendance and once coming and returning 35 miles. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 2, Page 420. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1758-1759 (Plea Book No. 2, Part 2), page 84.
March Court, 1760. Ordered that William D___, Jo___ ______ , Filmer Wills, and John Brewis, or any 3 of them, do view the improvements on a tract of land belonging to John Parish, lying on Terrible Cr. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 3, Page 44. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1759-1762 (Plea Book No. 3), page 21.
September Court 1760. Leave is given Thomas Green, Gent, to open a bridle way, the nearest and best way from his house to Difficult Church, and it is ordered that Filmer Wells, with his male tithables, William Drew, John Brewis, Michael Brewis, and Thomas Bingham, assist in laying open & clearing the same. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 3, Page 160. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1759-1762 (Plea Book No. 3), page 71.
March Court, 1761. Robert Mann, in behalf of the executors of James Cocke, decd, with Theophilus Lacy and John Brewis, his securities, gave bond for a ferry on Stanton River opposite Blanks' Ferry, and he is allowed 2 hands to attend the same, and the same rates as at Blanks'. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 3, Page 218. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1759-1762 (Plea Book No. 3), page 97.
March Court, 1761. Ordered that Robert Wooding, Gent, do bind William McGinness, orphan of William McGinness, decd, to John Brewis. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 3, Page 219. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1759-1762 (Plea Book No. 3), page 98.
March Court, 1762. Ordered that Richard Brown, John Brewis, & William Drew, do view, layoff, and mark the best way for a way from Hunts Ferry to the Cow Foard on Banister [River] . Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 3, Page 457. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1759-1762 (Plea Book No. 3), page 201.
May Court, 1763. A deed from William Chandler Jr and Judith, his wife, to John Brewis, was ack. & OR. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 3. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 4.
June Court, 1763. Matthewes Flournoy, Plaintiff, vs Joseph Shaw & John Bruce, Defendants, On a petition for 1 £ 15 shillings with interest from Dec 25, 1762, said to be due by note of hand. This day came the Plaintiff by his atty, & the Defendant not appearing, and the Plaintiff producing sd note, ordered that he recover the same against sd Defendant, and 7 shillings and 6 pence for a lawyer's fee. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 70. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 31.
June Court, 1764. Moses Terry, Plaintiff, vs Joseph Shaw & John Brewis, Defendants, On a petition for 3 £ & 2 pence, said to be due by an account. This day came the Plaintiff in his proper person, and the Defendants not appearing, and sd Plaintiff having proved his sd account, ordered that he recover the same against the Defendants . Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 341. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 137.
May Court, 1765. A deed from Richard Brown to John Brewis was ack. and OR. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 5, Page 43. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1764-1766 (Plea Book No. 5, Part 1), page 27.
June Court, 1765. Ordered that John Light, John Brewis, William Drew, and Anthony Irby, do view the road leading from Mary Mackendree's to Thomas Covington's by Difficult Church. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 5, Page 63. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1764-1766 (Plea Book No. 5, Part 1), page 37.
March Court, 1767. John Randolph, Plaintiff, vs Benjamin Abbot, Defendant, On a Petition. This day came the parties by their attys, and on hearing the evidence, ordered that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant 4 £ 16 shillings and 6 pence, and his costs, and 7 shillings and 6 pence, a lawyer's fee. John Randolph is ordered to pay Joseph Roberts, a witness for him in his suit against Abbot, for 2 days' attendance. John Randolph is ordered to pay Abraham Legrande, a witness for him in his suit against Abbot, for 2 days' attendance. John Randolph is ordered to pay James Owen, a witness for him in his suit against Abbot, for 1 day's attendance. John Randolph is ordered to pay Mathew Sims, a witness for him in his suit against Abbot, for 2 days' attendance and for twice coming and returning 34 miles. Benjamin Abbot is ordered to pay John Brewis, a witness for him at the suit of Randolph, for 1 day's attendance. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 5, Page 423. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1764-1766 (Plea Book No. 5, Part 2), page 75.
July Court, 1767. On hearing the complaint of James McGinniss against his master, John Brewis, ordered that sd John be summoned to next Court to answer the complaint. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 5, Page 444. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1764-1766 (Plea Book No. 5, Part 2), page 86.
August Court, 1767. Nathan Terry, Plaintiff, vs Henry Owen, Defendant, In Debt. John Brewis and James Brewis of H become special bail for the Defendant. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 5, Page 529. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1764-1766 (Plea Book No. 5, Part 2), page 126.
September Court, 1767. William Anderson, John Craigie, and Company Plaintiffs, against Robert Durham Jr., Defendant, in case. John Brewis and Fulker Fulkerson of this County came into Court and jointly and severally undertake for the said Defendant, that in case he should be cast in the plea aforesaid, that he shall pay the costs and condemnation of the Court or render his body in the Prison of the King, in execution for the same, or that they, the said John Brewis and Fulker Fulkerson pay the costs and condemnation or render their bodies in the Prison aforesaid. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 16. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 13.
February Court 1768. This day came the Plaintiffs by Paul Carrington, their attorney, and this said Defendants come not. Therefore the order of the last Court against the Defendants and John Brewis, Robert Durham, and Benjamin Abbot, and their Common Bail, is confirmed, and it is considered by Court that the Plaintiffs recover against the Defendants and their Bail aforesaid, the sum of 120 £, the debt in declaration mentioned, together with their costs. But this judgment, except as to the costs, is to be discharged by the payment of 16 £, with legal interest from the last day of September 1763. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 29. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 24.
March Court, 1768. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and thereupon came also and jury, to wit Benjamin Hall, Joshua Powell, William Powell, John Brewis, Benjamin Smith, Richard Brown, Simon Holt, William Watkins, Stephen Wade, Jeremiah Keen, James Legrande, and Benjamin Echols, who returned the following verdict Viz, "We find for the Plaintiff his term yet to come in the land, in the declaration mentioned, and do assess his damages to 50 shillings." Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his term yet to come in the land and premises in the declaration mentioned, and his damages by the jurors in form aforesaid assessed, together with his costs. And his Majesty's writ of Habere facias possessionem is awarded the Plaintiff to have the possession etc. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 60. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 45.
July Court, 1768. Peter Johnston, Plaintiff, against Robert Durham, Defendant, in case. John Brewis of this County undertakes for the Defendant that in case he should be cast in the plea aforesaid, that he shall pay the cost and condemnation of the Court or render his body in the prison of the King in execution for the same, or that he, the said John Brewis, will pay the said costs and condemnation or render his body in the prison aforesaid. And thereupon the said John Brewis delivered the said Defendant up in discharge of his recognizance, and the Plaintiff, by his Attorney, prays him committed. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 172. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 114.
October Court, 1768, Ordered that the male tithables belonging to John Coleman, William Chandler, Richard Stanley, John Brewis, and William Cannady, do work on the Road whereof Joseph Abbot is Surveyor. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 260. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 166.
January Court, 1769. Ordered that Robert Farguson, Joseph Abbot, John Brewis, and John Wood, or any three of them, do view, layoff, and mark the nearest, best, and most convenient way for a road from this Courthouse into the Road leading to Bonds Ferry, and make report thereupon here to the Court. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 269. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 173.
March Court, 1769. John Apperson, executor of Samuel Apperson, deceased, Plaintiff, against John Brewis, Defendant, in debt. William Powell (lower) of this County, came into Court and undertakes for the Defendant that in case he should be cast in the plea aforesaid, that he shall pay the costs and condemnation of the Court or render his body in the prison of the King in execution for the same, or that he, the said William Powell will pay the said costs and condemnation or render his body in the prison aforesaid. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 300. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 195.
April Court, 1769. Fulker Fulkerson is appointed Surveyor of the Road from this Courthouse into the Road leading to Bonds Ferry, and it is ordered that he, with John Brewis, Benjamin Hall, Edmund Graves, Robert Durham, Thomas Vaughan, Ambrose Estes, Richard Stanley, Robert Perkins, John Wood, Robert Farguson, Thomas Wilson, and [Blank] Brooks, do forthwith clear and keep the same in repair. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 334. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 216.
February Court 1770. Ordered that John Brewis, Benjamin Hubbard, Mark Milner, and Thomas Younger, or any three of them, do view and mark the nearest, best, and most convenient way for a Road from this Courthouse to Banister upper Bridge, and report to the Court whether a better way may be had than that already marked off. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 480. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 308.
March Court, 1771. On the motion of Richard Griffin, it is ordered that John Brewis, Robert Mann, and William Chandler Jr, do value the improvements on 400 acres of land on the branches of Wynnes Creek in this County, and return an account and report thereof hereto the next Court. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 84. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 54.
April Court, 1771. The persons appointed to value the improvements on 400 acres of land belonging to Richard Griffin, returned their report as follows, to wit, In obedience to an order of the Court of Halifax County dated March 1771, we, being first sworn before Robert Wooding, Gent., have met on a tract of land containing 400 acres on the branches of Wynnes Creek belonging to Richard Griffin. as by patent dated September 25, 1762, whereon there was enclosed 13 neat cattle and 33 sheep; also the following improvements, which we value as is below stated, to wit, a small dwelling house and sundry other improvements to the amount 3 £ 5 shillings; signed March 27, 1771 - Jno Brews, William Chandler, R Nann. Ordered to be recorded. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 104. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 66.
August Court, 1771. Redmond Fallon, Plaintiff, vs. Benjamin Lawless, Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Dunkley, John Brewis, William Powell, Alman Gwin, John Dickie, Jeremiah Stevens, Benjamin Hall, Thomas Comer, Thomas Elliott, Henry Finch, Stephen Pucket, and John Dudgeon, who say that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the Defendant's promise and assumption in the declaration supposed, besides his costs, to 5 £ 15 shillings and 6 pence. Therefore it is ordered that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant and Samuel Hall, who became security for his appearance, his damages aforesaid, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 243. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 149.
August Court, 1771. John Dix, Plaintiff, vs. Humphrey Hendrick, Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiff by Isaac Read, his attorney, and thereupon came also a Jury, to wit, John Dunkley, John Brewis, William Powell, Alman Gwin, John Dickie, Jeremiah Stevens, Benjamin Hall, Thomas Comer, Thomas Elliott, Henry Finch, Stephen Pucket, and John Dudgeon, who say that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the Defendant's promise and assumption in the declaration supposed, besides his costs, to 9 £ 2 shillings and 8 pence. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his damages aforesaid, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 244. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 149.
August Court, 1771. William Beattie, Plaintiff, vs. John Martin and Archibald Gordon, Gent, Defendants, in case. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and thereupon came also a Jury, to wit, John Dunkley, John Brewis, Richard Brown, Alman Gwin, John Dickie, Jeremiah Stevens, Benjamin Hall, Thomas Comer, Thomas Elliott, Henry Finch, Stephen Pucket, and John Dudgeon, who say that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the Defendant's promise and assumption in the declaration supposed, besides his costs, to 31 £ 6 shillings and 3 pence half penny. Therefore it is ordered that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his damages aforesaid, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 246. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 151.
August Court, 1771. John Pleasants, surviving partner of John Pleasants Jr., deceased, Plaintiff, vs. Richard Womack, Defendant, in case. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Dunkley, John Brewis, Richard Brown, Alman Gwin, John Dickie, Jeremiah Stevens, Benjamin Hall, Thomas Comer, Thomas Elliott, Henry Finch, Stephen Pucket, and John Dudgeon, who say that the Defendant did assume upon himself in manner and form as the Plaintiff above against him has alleged, and do assess the damages of the Plaintiff by reason of the breach of that assumption, besides his costs, to 16 £ 18 shillings and 11 pence. Therefore it is ordered that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant, his damages aforesaid, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 246. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 151
August Court, 1771. Edwin Garlington, Plaintiff, vs. Alman Gwin, Defendant, in Detinue. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a Jury, to wit, Richard Brown, John Dunkley, John Brewis, Stephen Pucket, Jeremiah Stevens, Henry Finch, Benjamin Hall, William Shackelford, Benjamin Vaughan, Daniel Wall, John Atkinson, and Daniel Jones, who withdrew from the bar to consult on a verdict. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 247. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 151.
March Court, 1772. Fulker Fulkerson is appointed Surveyor of the Road from this Courthouse to Difficult Creek, and it is ordered that he, with the male tithables belonging to George Watkins, Richard Lamkin, Thomas Bowman, Richard Carlton, John Brewis, William Chandler, John Owen, William Whittington, William Osborne, Robert Perkins, Robert Durham, Robert Durham Jr, John Williams, Ambrose Estes, Rich'd Stanley, and John Wood, do forthwith clear and keep the said Road in repair. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 301. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 23.
April Court, 1772. John Brewis is appointed Surveyor of the Road from this Courthouse to the South fork of Difficult Creek. It is ordered that he, with the gang belonging to the said Road, do forthwith clear and keep the same in repair. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 304. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 26.
May Court, 1772. On the motion of John Brewis, a witness for Daniel Wall at the suit of Benjamin Terry Jr., it is ordered that the said Daniel pay him for 10 days attendance. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 356. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 58.
July Court, 1772. Champness Terry, Plaintiff, vs. Henry Isbell, Defendant, In Case. The Plaintiff not residing in this Colony, the Defendant, by his attorney, moved for security for costs (pursuant to the Act of Assembly in that case made and provided) and thereupon, Isaac Read and Nathaniel Terry, Gentlemen, came into Court and jointly and severally undertake that if the said Plaintiff should be cast in this suit, that he shall pay the Defendant's costs, or that they, the said Isaac Read and Nathaniel Terry will pay it for him. Then came Fulker Fulkerson and John Brewis and undertake for the Defendant that if he is cast in this suit, that he shall pay the costs and condemnation of the Court or render his body in the Prison of the King in execution for the same, or that they, the said Fulker Fulkerson and John Brewis will pay the said costs and condemnation or render their bodies in the Prison aforesaid. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 410. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 93.
July Court, 1772. Champness Terry, Plaintiff, vs. Henry Isbell, Defendant, In Debt. The Plaintiff not residing in this Colony, the Defendant, by his attorney, moved for security for costs (pursuant to the Act of Assembly in that case made and provided) and thereupon, Isaac Read and Nathaniel Terry, Gentlemen, came into Court and jointly and severally undertake that if the said Plaintiff should be cast in this suit, that he shall pay the Defendant's costs, or that they, the said Isaac Read and Nathaniel Terry will pay it for him. Then came Fulker Fulkerson and John Brewis and undertake for the Defendant that if he is cast in this suit, that he shall pay the costs and condemnation of the Court or render his body in the Prison of the King in execution for the same, or that they, the said Fulker Fulkerson and John Brewis will pay the said costs and condemnation or render their bodies in the Prison aforesaid. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 411. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 93.
December Court, 1772. Benjamin Hall is appointed Surveyor of the Road from this Courthouse to Difficult Church, and it is ordered that the said Benjamin with his own hands and the hands of John Williams and John Bruce do clear and keep the same in repair. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 544. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 184.
Michael Bruce
September Court 1760. Leave is given Thomas Green, Gent, to open a bridle way, the nearest and best way from his house to Difficult Church, and it is ordered that Filmer Wells, with his male tithables, William Drew, John Brewis, Michael Brewis, and Thomas Bingham, assist in laying open & clearing the same. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 3, Page 160. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1759-1762 (Plea Book No. 3), page 71.
May Court, 1763. A deed from Richard Brown and Rachel, his wife, to Michael Brewis, was ack. and OR. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 2. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 4.
February Court, 1764. A deed from Michael Brewis & Jane, his wife, to Francis Roberts, was ack. & OR. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 231. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 92.
March Court, 1764. A deed from George Scoggan to Michael Brewis was proved by the oaths of the several witnesses and OR. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 256. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 102.
September Court, 1764. Elizabeth, the wife of John Sparrow, came into Court and relinquished dower to the land conveyed by sd John to George Scogan, and by sd Scogan to Michael Brewis. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 5, Page 5. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1764-1766 (Plea Book No. 5, Part 1), page 5.
March Court, 1768. On the motion of Armistead Watlington, administrator of John Hann Scates, deceased, it is ordered that Simon Holt, Smith Johnson, John Echols, and Michael Brewis, or any three of them, do value the personal estate and Negroes, if any, of the said decedent, and return an inventory and appraisement thereof here to the Court. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 58. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 43.
July Court, 1768. Mathew Marable, Plaintiff, against William Covington, Defendant, in case. This day came the parties by their attorneys and thereupon came also a jury to wit, Mark Milner, Charles Wall, Michael Brewis, Evan Ragland, James Brewis, Joseph Morehead, James Legrand, Benjamin Hall, Robert Farguson, James Hunt, Jacob Light, and John Boyd, who say that the Defendant did assume upon himself in manner and form as the Plaintiff has alleged, and do assess the Plaintiff's damages by reason of the breach of that assumption, besides his costs, to 15 £ 4 shillings. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his damages aforesaid by the Jurors aforesaid assessed, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 215. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 137.
April Court, 1769. William Hoskins is appointed Surveyor of the Road leading from this Courthouse to Milners Ordinary, and it is ordered that he, with John Light, Joel Hubbard, Thomas Younger, Benjamin Hubbard, Benjamin Dickson, John Freeman, William Light, James Baley, Minor Winn, Francis Edmunds, Richard Cox, Samuel Butler, Thomas Maskill, Thomas Cumbo, Michael Brewis, William Powell, Robert Mann, Philmer Wills, Benjamin Smith, and Edward Burgess, do forthwith clear and keep the said road in repair. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 332. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 214
May Court, 1769. At Court held that the Courthouse of Halifax County on Monday May 19, 1769 for the examination of John Pankey on suspicion of Felony, Present, His Majesty's Justices, Nathaniel Terry, Walter Coles, John Orrill Tunstall, and Radford Maxey, Gentlemen. The said John Pankey being committed to the jail of this County by Warrant under the hand of Robert Wooding, Gent, dated May 20, 1769, on suspicion of feloniously stealing a bay mare, the property of Robert Mann, was led to the bar by William Hoskins, Gent, Sheriff, to whose custody for the cause aforesaid he was committed, and it being demanded of him whether he was guilty or not guilty of the fact aforesaid, answered that he was not guilty, whereupon divers witnesses were produced and sworn and examined on behalf of the King and the prisoner, who was also fully heard in his own defense, on consideration whereof the Court is of the opinion that the said John Pankey is guilty of the fact aforesaid and that he ought to receive a trial for the same before the General Court. And thereupon the said John Pankey, with David Powell, John Echols, Mark Powell, James Echols, William Gent, Edward Burgess, Thomas Bowman, Benjamin Abbot, Reuben Ragland, Michael Brewis, Edward Tuck, Stephen Neale, James Brewis, David Grant, John Clever, and Minor winn, acknowledged themselves severally indebted to the King, that is to say, the said John Pankey in the sum of 100 £, and his said sureties each in the sum of 50 £, to be levied of their goods and chattels, lands and tenements, respectively, to the use of the King, on condition that the said John Pankey shall appear before the General Court in October next on the sixth day of said Court, and not depart thence without leave of said Court. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 334. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 217.
October Court, 1770. On the motion of Minor Winn, executor of Benjamin Smith, deceased, it is ordered that Thomas Younger, John Light, Michael Brewis, and Nathaniel Hunt, do value the personal estate and Negroes of the said Testator and return an inventory and appraisement thereof here to the Court. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 56. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 37.
January Court, 1772. Joel Hubbard is appointed Surveyor of the Road from Terrible Creek to Mackendree's, and it is ordered that he, with the male laboring tithables persons belonging to Daniel Easley, Stephen Easly, William Evans, William Gent, William Powell, Reuben Ragland, Michael Brewis, Thomas Maskill, Nathaniel Hunt, Charles Cumbo, Samuel Butler, Richard Cox, James Baley, and Minor Winn, do forthwith clear and keep the said Road in repair. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 279. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 9.
January Court, 1772. On the motion of William Owen, praying leave to turn the Road leading from Terrible Creek to Wade's Ferry, it is ordered that Smith Johnson, John Echols, and Michael Brewis, do view the said Road and report here to the Court whether it may be inconvenient to the public to turn the same any other way. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 280. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 9.
March Court, 1772. Smith Johnson, John Echols, and Michael Brewis, who are appointed to view the Road leading from Terrible Creek to Wades Ferry returned their report in the words and figures following, to wit, "In obedience to the within order we, the subscribers, being first sworn, have viewed the Road within mentioned and do find it will not be convenient for the publick to turn the same any other way than where it is now run, Given under our hands this 26 February 1772, John Echols, Smith Johnson, Mikel Bruas " which is ordered to be recorded. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 296. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 20.
March Court, 1772. John Echols is appointed Surveyor of the Road from this Courthouse to Echols' Ford on Banister, and it is ordered that he, with the male tithables belonging to Robert Wooding, Gent., Simon Holt, Smith Johnson, William Powell, Michael Brewis, John Ashlock, John Roberts, and Moses Roberts, do forthwith clear and keep the said Road in repair. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 301. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 23.
May Court, 1772. Mathew Marable, Plaintiff, vs. Sarah Ann Foushee, executrix, and Edward Wade, executor of John Foushee, deceased, Defendants, in debt. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a Jury, to wit, John Moore, John Waters, William Dickerson, Thomas Farguson, James Bell, Daniel Easley, Roger Shackelford, Anthony Colquit, Benjamin Hall, Michael Brewis, Samuel Cobbs, and William Shackelford, who say that the testator in his lifetime, or the said Defendants since his decease, have not paid the debt in the declaration mentioned, or any part thereof. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendants, 1650 £, together with his costs. But this judgment (except as to the costs) is to be discharged by the payment of 325 £ with legal interest from February 1, 1766, to be levied of the goods and chattels of the said testator in the hands of the Defendants to be administered, if so much thereof they have in their hands to be administered, and if not, then the costs to be levied of their own proper goods and chattels. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 319. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 36.
May Court, 1772. Mathew Marable, Plaintiff, vs. Sarah Ann Foushee, executrix, and Edward Wade, executor of John Foushee, deceased, Defendants, in case. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a Jury, to wit, John Moore, John Waters, William Page 320. Dickerson, Thomas Farguson, James Bell, Daniel Easley, Roger Shackelford, Anthony Colquit, Benjamin Hall, Michael Brewis, Samuel Cobbs, and William Shackelford, who say that the testator in his lifetime did assume upon himself in manner and form as the Plaintiff above against him has alleged, and do assess the damages of the Plaintiff by reason of the breach of that assumption, besides his costs, to 79 £ 6 shillings and 6 pence half penny. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendants his damages aforesaid by the jury assessed, and his costs, to be levied of the goods and chattels of the said testator in the hands of the Defendants to be administered (if so much thereof they have in their hands to be administered) and if not then the costs to be levied of their own proper goods. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 319. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 36.
November Court, 1772. On the motion of Smith Johnson, it is ordered that Evan Ragland, Michael Bruce, and William Owen to view and mark a way from Echols Ford on Banister River to the Cove Landing at the said Echols Mill and make report thereof to the Court. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 525. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771-1773 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 2), page 170.
Robert Bruce
February Court, 1761. Certificate is granted Elizabeth Stones, for obtaining letters of administration of the estate of Richard Stones, her late husband, decd. She, with Benjamin Lankford and Robert Brewis, her securities, entered into bond. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 3, Page 193. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1759-1762 (Plea Book No. 3), page 88.
June Court, 1764. Robert Brewis, assignee of William Herring, Plaintiff, vs Philemon Paine, Defendant, On a petition. Dismissed, the Plaintiff not further prosecuting. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 355. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 143.
June Court, 1764. Elizabeth Stones, Admx of Richard Stones, decd, Plaintiff, vs Robert Bruce {Brewis}, Defendant, In Case. Dismissed, the Plaintiff not further prosecuting. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 358. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 144.
June Court, 1764. Richard Griffin Jr is appointed Surveyor of the Road from Hico Cr to Aarons Cr, and it is ordered that he, with the male laboring tithables following: those belonging to Seth Pettipool, William Pettipool, Alexander Roberts, Richard Jones (Hico), Patrick Flyn, Robert Brewis, Abraham Tally, William Cannaday, Ralph Griffin Jr, Samuel Griffin, Peter Griffin, Howard Hurst, Richard Gregory, John Wall, & John Hembre, do forthwith clear and keep sd Road in repair . Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 373. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 150.
March Court, 1768. Robert Brewis, Plaintiff, against Elizabeth Stones, Defendant, in debt. Page 78. For reasons appearing, ordered that this suit be dismissed. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 77. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 56.
April Court, 1769. On hearing the complaint of Robert Brewis against Joseph Mays, his master, it is ordered that the said Joseph be summoned to appear here at the next Court to answer the said complaint and show cause why he detains the said Brewis as a servant, and that he permit him to attend this Court, and in the meantime that he do not ill treat or misuse him. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 332. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 215.
James Bruce
May Court, 1761. Ordered that Daniel Terry and his male tithables, Anthony Colquit, and under Stephen Norton at Harrison's Quarter, William Martin, William Daniel, William Hodges, and those under James Brewis at Cockes Quarter, those belonging to John Coleman, William Thompson, and John Williams, do work on the road whereof Moses Terry is Surveyor. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 3, Page 233. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1759-1762 (Plea Book No. 3), page 105.
June Court, 1764. A deed from Anthony Griffin to Morris Campbell was proved by the oath of James Brewis & Peter Brookes, 2 of the witnesses, & oc. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 299. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 121.
August Court, 1765. John Richardson, Assignee of Benjamin Butterworth, Plaintiff, vs Peter Brooks, Defendant, In Debt. James Brewis of H becomes special bail for the Defendant, and thereupon the sd James Brewis immediately delivered the sd Defendant up, in discharge of his recognizance. Then came Moses Terry of H, and becomes special bail for the Defendant. And thereupon the Defendant says that he cannot deny the action of the Plaintiff thereof against him, nor but that he owes the Plaintiff 14 £ 8 shillings, as charged. Judgment for the Plaintiff for his debt afd, and his costs. But this judgment (except as to the costs) is to be discharged by the payment of 2 £ 11 shillings, with interest on 7 £ 4 shillings from Jul 15, 1763 to next Dec 1, and from thence Page 127. interest on the sd 2 £ 11 shillings until paid. And by consent of the Plaintiff, ordered that execution on this judgment be stayed 3 months from this day. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 5, Page 126. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1764-1766 (Plea Book No. 5, Part 1), page 66.
August Court, 1767. Nathan Terry, Plaintiff, vs Henry Owen, Defendant, In Debt. John Brewis and James Brewis of H become special bail for the Defendant. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 5, Page 529. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1764-1766 (Plea Book No. 5, Part 2), page 126.
March Court, 1768. Thomas Bouldin, Plaintiff, against Joseph Roberts, Defendant, in debt. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and the Defendant comes not. Therefore the order of the last Court against the Defendant and James Brewis, his Common Bail, is confirmed, and it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant and the said James Brewis, 12 £, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs. But this judgment, except as to the costs, is to be discharged by the payment of the lawful interest on 6 £ from March 19, 1767 to November 16th then next following, and the costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 86. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 60.
July Court, 1768. Mathew Marable, Plaintiff, against William Covington, Defendant, in case. This day came the parties by their attorneys and thereupon came also a jury to wit, Mark Milner, Charles Wall, Michael Brewis, Evan Ragland, James Brewis, Joseph Morehead, James Legrand, Benjamin Hall, Robert Farguson, James Hunt, Jacob Light, and John Boyd, who say that the Defendant did assume upon himself in manner and form as the Plaintiff has alleged, and do assess the Plaintiff's damages by reason of the breach of that assumption, besides his costs, to 15 £ 4 shillings. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his damages aforesaid by the Jurors aforesaid assessed, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 215. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 137.
March Court, 1769. William Stokes, executor of Robert Wade, deceased, and John and Alice Wilson, Executors of Peter Wilson, deceased, Plaintiffs, against William Roberts, Defendant, in debt. This day came the Plaintiffs by their attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Andrew Wade, John Cox, Nash Glidewell, William Pettipool, James Brewis, William Powell, Charles Wall, George Evans, Alman Gwin, Simon Holt, William Scott, and John Milam, who say that the said Testators, in their lifetimes, and the said Plaintiffs since their death, has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the a certain promise and assumption by the said Defendant to the said Testators in their lifetime made, besides their costs, to 100 £ 4 shillings and 6 pence. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against the Defendant their damages aforesaid, and their costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 297. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 193.
March Court, 1769. William Anderson, John Craigie and Co., Plaintiffs, against Edward Osborne, Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiffs by Paul Carrington, their attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Andrew Wade, John Cox, Nash Glidewell, William Pettipool, James Brewis, William Powell, Charles Wall, George Evans, Alman Gwin, Simon Holt, William Scott, and John Milam, who on their oaths do say that the plaintiffs have sustained damages by reason of the breach of a certain promise and assumption by the said Defendant to the Plaintiffs made, besides their costs, to 26 £ 2 shillings and 2 pence half penny. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against the Defendant their damages aforesaid by the Jurors assessed, and their costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 298. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 193.
March Court, 1769. Anderson Craigie and Co., Plaintiffs, against Richard Brown, Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiffs by Paul Carrington, their attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Andrew Wade, John Cox, Nash Glidewell, William Pettipool, James Brewis, William Powell, Charles Wall, George Evans, Alman Gwin, Simon Holt, William Scott, and John Milum, who being elected, tried, and sworn, diligently to inquire of damages in this cause, on their oaths do say that the Plaintiffs have sustained damages by reason of the breach of a certain promise and assumption by the said Defendant to the Plaintiffs made, besides their costs, to 32 £ and 3 pence half penny. Therefore is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against the Defendant and Joseph Abbot, his Common Bail, their damages aforesaid by the Jurors aforesaid assessed, and their costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 299. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 194.
March Court, 1769. Absent, Thomas Yuille, Present, Nathaniel Terry, Gent. Thomas Yuille, James Murdoch and Company, Plaintiffs, against James Leak Sr, Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiffs by Paul Carrington, their attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Andrew Wade, John Cox, Nash Glidewell, William Pettipool, James Brewis, William Powell, Charles Wall, George Evans, Alman Gwin, Simon Holt, William Scott, and John Milam, who say that the plaintiffs have sustained damages by reason of the breach of a certain promise and assumption by the said Defendant to the Plaintiffs made, besides their costs, to 10 £ 16 shillings and 3 pence. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against the Defendant in the custody of the Sheriff, their damages aforesaid by the Jurors assessed, and their costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 299. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 194.
March Court, 1769. John Blevins, Plaintiff, against John Cunningham Jr., Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Andrew Wade, John Cox, Richard Brown, Smith Johnson, James Brewis, William Powell, Charles Wall, George Evans, Alman Gwin, Simon Holt, William Scott, and John Milam, who say that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by reason of the breach of a certain promise and assumption by the Defendant to the Plaintiff made, besides his costs, to 14 £ 6 shillings and 6 pence. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant and Ambrose Jones, his Common Bail, his damages aforesaid by the jurors in form aforesaid assessed, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 301. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 196.
March Court, 1769. Burgess Wall, Plaintiff, against David Follen, Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Andrew Wade, John Cox, Richard Brown, Smith Johnson, James Brewis, William Powell, Charles Wall, George Evans, Alman Gwin, Simon Holt, William Scott, and John Milam who say that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by reason of the breach of a certain promise and assumption by the Defendant to the Plaintiff made, besides his costs, to 7 £ 12 shillings. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant in custody of the Sheriff, damages aforesaid by the jurors in form aforesaid assessed, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 302. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 196.
March Court, 1769. John Scott and Co., Plaintiffs, against Humphrey Hendrick, Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiffs by Paul Carrington, their attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Andrew Wade, John Milner, Smith Johnson, James Brewis, William Powell, Charles Wall, George Evans, Alman Gwin, Simon Holt, William Scott, and John Milam who say that the Plaintiffs have sustained damages by reason of the breach of a certain promise and assumption by the Defendant to the Plaintiffs made, besides his costs, to 8 £ 1 shilling and 3 pence. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against the Defendant in custody of the Sheriff, their damages aforesaid by the jurors in form aforesaid assessed, and their costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 302. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 196.
March Court, 1769. John Apperson, Executor of Samuel Apperson, deceased, Plaintiff, against George Watkins and James Brewis, Defendants, in debt. [Blank] . {See page 419} Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 308. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 199.
May Court, 1769. At Court held that the Courthouse of Halifax County on Monday May 19, 1769 for the examination of John Pankey on suspicion of Felony, Present, His Majesty's Justices, Nathaniel Terry, Walter Coles, John Orrill Tunstall, and Radford Maxey, Gentlemen. The said John Pankey being committed to the jail of this County by Warrant under the hand of Robert Wooding, Gent, dated May 20, 1769, on suspicion of feloniously stealing a bay mare, the property of Robert Mann, was led to the bar by William Hoskins, Gent, Sheriff, to whose custody for the cause aforesaid he was committed, and it being demanded of him whether he was guilty or not guilty of the fact aforesaid, answered that he was not guilty, whereupon divers witnesses were produced and sworn and examined on behalf of the King and the prisoner, who was also fully heard in his own defense, on consideration whereof the Court is of the opinion that the said John Pankey is guilty of the fact aforesaid and that he ought to receive a trial for the same before the General Court. And thereupon the said John Pankey, with David Powell, John Echols, Mark Powell, James Echols, William Gent, Edward Burgess, Thomas Bowman, Benjamin Abbot, Reuben Ragland, Michael Brewis, Edward Tuck, Stephen Neale, James Brewis, David Grant, John Clever, and Minor winn, acknowledged themselves severally indebted to the King, that is to say, the said John Pankey in the sum of 100 £, and his said sureties each in the sum of 50 £, to be levied of their goods and chattels, lands and tenements, respectively, to the use of the King, on condition that the said John Pankey shall appear before the General Court in October next on the sixth day of said Court, and not depart thence without leave of said Court. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 334. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 217.
July Court, 1769. John Apperson, executor of Samuel Apperson, deceased, Plaintiff, against George Watkins and James Brewis, Defendants, in debt. The Sheriff having returned on the attachment awarded against the estate of the said George Watkins that he had executed the same on one half pint pot, this day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and the Defendants not appearing to replevy, therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendants the sum of 21 £ 10 shillings, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs. But this judgment, except as to the costs, is to be discharged by the payment of 10£ 15 shillings, with legal interest from June 1, 1768. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 419. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 269.
August Court, 1770. Robert Wooding, executor of John Apperson, deceased, Plaintiff vs. Thomas Vaughan, Defendant, in case. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and the Defendant, although again solemnly called, comes not but makes default. Therefore the order of the last Court against the Defendant and Charles Taylor and James Brewis, his Common Bail, is confirmed, and it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant and the said Charles Taylor and James Brewis the sum of [Blank] , the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 7, Page 25. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1770-1771 (Plea Book No. 7, Part 1), page 18.
Richard Bruce
May Court, 1763. John Cox, PIt, vs William Smith, James Smith, & Richard Bruce, Defendants, In Debt. The parties having agreed, suit dismissed. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 17. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 11.
Mary Bruce
June Court, 1763. Elioner Eddye is ordered to pay Timothy Chandler, a witness for her against William Chandler, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Elioner Eddye is ordered to pay Ephraim Hill 25 lbs of tobacco for his wife's attendance 1 day as a witness for her against William Chandler. Elioner Eddye is ordered to pay Mary Brewis, a witness for her against William Chandler, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Eleoner Eddye is ordered to pay Daniel Jones, a witness for her against William Chandler, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Eleoner Eddye is ordered to pay George Seymore, a witness for her against William Chandler, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Eleoner Eddye is ordered to pay Agness Farmer, a witness for her against William Chandler, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day' s attendance . Eleoner Eddye is ordered to pay John Williams, a witness for her against William Chandler, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance . Wm Chandler is ordered to pay Hezekiah Powell, a witness for him at the suit of Elioner Eddye, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Wm Chandler is ordered to pay George Seymore, for sd Seymore's wife being a witness for him at the suit of Elioner Eddye, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Wm Chandler is ordered to pay Martha Seymore, a witness for him at the suit of Elioner Eddye, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Wm Chandler is ordered to pay Daniel Jones, for Jones' wife being a witness for him at the suit of Elioner Eddye, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Wm Chandler is ordered to pay Susanna Lax, a witness for him at the suit of Elioner Eddye, 25 lbs of tobacco for 1 day's attendance. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 4, Page 65. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No. 4), page 29.
March Court, 1769. Mary Brewis, Plaintiff, against Thomas Bingham and Eleanor Bingham, Defendants, in case. For reasons appearing, ordered that this suit be dismissed. Halifax County Virginia Plea Book 6, Page 287. T.L.C. Genealogy, Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767-1770 (Plea Book No. 6), page 187.
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