Prince William County Virginia

1890 - 1891

Court Minutes

Ronald Ray Turner

Court Minute Book - 1890

January Term 1890

Jeremiah Lucas to W. W. Thornton, died of trust, conveying real estate, was received January 2nd 1890 with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

C. A. Hopkins & wife to C. E. Nicol, deed of trust, conveying real estate was received December 18th 1889, acknowledged by Grantors and admitted to record.

P. G. Douglas to R. C. Florence, bill of sale, was received December 26th 1889, with certify. annexed and admitted to record.

G. W. Hunter dec’d to John Clarke & others, deed of release conveying real estate, with certificate annexed; was received December 28th 1889 & admitted to record.

F. T. Forbes & etc. to William A. Whimsatt, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received December 28th 1889 and admitted to record.

John Clarke & wife to L. A. Clarke, conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received December 28th 1889 and admitted to record.

W. E. Lipscomb comms. to W. P. Stoddard, deed conveying real estate was received December 30th 1889, acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

G. W. Tansill sheriff & etc. to E. L. Cockrell, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received December 30th 1889 and admitted to record.

E. L. Cockrell to Love & Green, deed of trust conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received December 30th 1889 and admitted to record.

C. L. Hynson & etc. to H. B. Lewis, deed of release conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was rec’d December 31st 1889 & admitted to record.

W. W. Giles & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Dec. 31st 1889, and admitted to record.

E. W. Moore & wife to J. B. Moore, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Jan. 3rd 1890, and was admitted to record.

Wm. E. Lipscomb to Matthew Spittle & etc, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, & ordered to be recorded.

W. E. Lipscomb Comm. to School trustees, Dist. No. 6 Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Jacob Payne to Willis Crouch, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

E. B. Reid to John _ Reid, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

P. T. Weedon, Foreman, R. Foster, H. A. Keys, J. A. Tolson, A. L. Lynn, J. R. Sullivan, & C. M. Copen who were sworn a special Grand Jury of inquest, in and for the body of this county and having received their charge withdrew and after some time returned into Court, and presented an Indictment against Chas. Smith for a Felony. “A true bill”, an indictment against Chas. Smith for a Misdemeanor “A true bill”, and the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present, were discharged.

W. L. Elliott, is this day released from road duty on account of bodily infirmity.Hynson vs Houchens and Houchens vs Hynson - Continued until 2nd day of next term.

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Commonwealth vs Jno. Davis on Indict: for misdemeanor.This day came the attorney for the Commonwealth and the Defendant, being solemnly

called, came not, therefore came a jury to wit: J. H. Rennoe, S. R. Lowe, Jas. Russell, Thos. Holmes, J. L. Keys, F. M. Herndon, Newman Payne, Jack Payne, I. C. Reid, Saml. Herndon, E. H. Patten and J. T. Syncox who were sworn the truth of, and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict, in these words, “We the jury find the Defendant guilty as charged in the indictment & fix the term of his imprisonment in the County jail at 30 days. Therefor it is considered by the court, that the said Jno. Davis be confined in the County jail for 20 days the period by the jurors in their verdict ascertained & that the commonwealth recover against the defendant the cost of this prosecution.

In the matter of the Thoroughfare Bridge - The report of Commission is this day returned and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. R. Tillett the contractor the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars in full of amount due for constructing said bridge.

R. H. Hooe assessor of Lands in Dist. No. 1 with the assert of the Court, made choice of Westwood Hutchison, as Deputy Assessor, who thereupon qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

J. M. Barbee assessor of Lands in Dist. No. 2 with the assert of the Court, made choice of J. R. Davis as Deputy Assessor, who thereupon qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Commonwealth vs Charles Smith - FelonyThe prisoner was led to the bar, in custody of the sheriff of this county and being

arraigned, pleaded “not guilty”. to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally, and thereupon came a jury to wit., Robert Molair, M. C. Holmes, W. A. Clark, C. H. Brigg, J. E. Smith, J. W. Arnold, J. B. Perry, B. S. Stork, L. P. Maphis, Mark Florence, R. H. Keys, Mortimor Arnold, who were elected, tried and sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence, and arguments of counsel, returned, a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the prisoner guilty, and fix his penalty at two years in the penitentiary,” and the prisoner was remanded to jail.

Commonwealth vs Charles Smith - Misdemeanor This day came as the atty: for the Commonwealth as the Deft: and the Deft. pleaded “Not

Guilty” to which the atty: for the Commonwealth replied generally, & therefor came a jury to wit” (same jury as above) who being sworn the the truth of and upon the premises to speak, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict in these words, “ We the jury find the deft: guilty as charged in the indictment, and fix the time of his imprisonment in the County jail at 15 days, and the prisoner was remanded to jail.

Commonwealth vs Dean - Misdemeanor - Dismissed no cost of Defendant.Mitchells Appl. to open road

Report of Comms. was this day returned and ordered to be filed; and it is ordered that the owners of land through which said road passes, be summoned to appear here on the first day of next term, to show cause if any they can, why the road should be opened according to said report.

J. D. Bleights Application to open road. Ordered that John L. Reid, R. L. Lynn, & W. Fletcher be appointed to review a route for

a public road beginning at a point, where the road leading from the John Bleights farm, strikes Jno. Dulany, and thence through said Dulany’s farm to the turnpike, & report the convenience, and inconvenience, that will result as well to individuals as to the public, and especially whether

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any yard, garden, or orchard, on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed.

In the matter of Beaver Dam Bridge The report of Commission was this day filed, and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to E.

L. Lindsley the contractor, the sum of $5. in full of repairs on said bridge.In the matter of Tebbs dale Bridge

The report of Commission was this day filed, and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to E. L. Lindsley the contractor, the sum of $5 in full of repairs on said bridge.

In the matter of Long Branch Bridge The report of Commission was this day filed, and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to E.

L. Lindsley the contractor, the sum of $30 in full of repairs on said bridge.In the matter of Cabin Branch Bridge

The Court doth appoint Lewis Liming, a Comms. to make specifications for said bridge, and let to contract to the lowest bidder, for the construction of the same and to superintend the building, and to substitute stone abutments for trestle work & report to the Court.

On the motion of Jesse Patterson & W. B. Marshall they are released from Capitation tax, on account of age and bodily infirmity.

The Court doth allow J. E. Herrell, Jno L. Reid 7 T. J. Chew the sum of $5 each for services as Comms. at Thoroughfare Gap bridge over Broad Run.

Ordered that the treasurer pay to J. T. Syncox, the sum of two dollars for services as Comms. in Cabin Branch and Long Bridges.

Ordered that the treasurer pay to E. E. Conner the sum of three dollars for services as comms.Primms appl. to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay W. W. Kincheloe the sum of $13.50 for coal furnished Court House.

F. P. Weeks Const. presented to the Court, an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $3.88 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to audition of Public Accounts for payment.

W. T. Allen J.P. presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $6.00 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

J. F. Dowling presented to the Court a plat, and survey of a tract of land sold for delinquent taxes, which is ordered to be recorded.

Commonwealth vs John Davis - The defendant John Davis having been duly warned & not appearing on motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth it is considered by the court that the Commonwealth of Virginia may have examination against the goods chattled lands & tomorrow of the said defendant for the sum of $200 in the __ aforesaid specified.

Commonwealth vs Kincheloe On the motion of Jas J. Davis the prosecution in this case, the same is continued until the

next term, & on motion of said Davis the surveyor of this county is ordered to convey the division line between W. W. Kincheloe and said Davis & report to this county at the next term.

On the matter of Blandsford Bridge road, It being suggested that the route laid down on the diagram this day filed, would make a

shorter and better road, and less intrusive, it is ordered that the report made by the Comms. dated the day of (blank) be recommitted to the Comms. with instructions to report upon the said new route, as shown on the said diagram.

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On the motion of F. J. Conner, and it appearing to the court, that all of the parties in entrust, have had legal notice of this application. It is ordered that W. W. Thornton __ and he is hereby substituted trustee in the room and stead of W. E. Lipscomb, (who declines to act.) in a deed of trust executed by C. E. Brawner & wife and dated the 7th day of April 1882, and of record in Liber 34 page 141 of the records of Prince William County with all the rights, duties and privileges, & responsibilities was was vested in said Lipscomb by said deed of trust.

The Judge of this Court, being so situated as to render it improper in his judgment to preside at the trial of this notice. A. W. Sinclair an attry. practicing in this court, was selected by the parties interested, and with the consent of the said Judge, presided at the trial of said motion.

Ordered that the Court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.signed by - Wm. E. Lipscomb

At County Court, continued, and held for Prince William Countyon Tuesday the 7th day of January, A.D. 1890

Present Hon. William E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

The appraisement list of the personal property of C. Whiting, deed was presented to the court and was ordered to be recorded.

The Estate Account of M. Keys, decd was presented to the Court and ordered to lie for exceptions.

John S. Tyler jailor, presented to the Court, an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $18.25 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to auditor of public accounts for payment.

John S. Tyler jailor, presented to the Court, an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $12.50 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to auditor of public accounts for payment. (long wavy line) And it being proven to the satisfaction of the Court that immediately after the commitment of said lunatic and every thirty days thereafter application was made to each of the Asylums of this State for admission, & was refused for want of room.

E. E. Meredith atty. for Commonwealth presented to the Court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $25.00 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to Auditor of public accounts for payment.

F. C. Rorabaugh, presented to the Court, an account against the County, amounting to 1.00 Comms. on road at Broad Run Bridge, which is ordered to be paid by County Treasurer.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. B. Reid the sum of $5.00 for ice, furnished during the year 1889.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Geo. Ritenour, one dollar for services as Comms. in Primms. appl. to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay A. P. Davis the sum of $8.00 for repairing stove & etc. in Court House.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay W. A. Clark the sum of $1.00 for Comms. in Mitchells appl. to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to E. Wilson the sum of $72.40 for account against the County.

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Ordered that W. W. Kincheloe be appointed to make sale of the old lumber and iron at Kettle Run and Blandsford Bridges, and report to the Court.

Horton vs ParkinsThis day came the parties by their attorneys, and by consent of all parties, it is considered

by the court, that the Plaintiff recover against the Deft. the premises in the writ and proceedings mentioned, and her costs by her, in this behalf expended, and a writ of possession is awarded to cause the said plaintiff to have possession of said premises.

Bleight vs CarterThis day came the parties by their attorneys, and by consent of all parties, it is considered

by the court, that the Plaintiff recover against the Deft. the premises in the writ and proceedings mentioned, and their costs, by there in this behalf expended. The execution of this order is suspended for 30 days.

On motion of Charles Rhine the estate of Ann Kankey dec’d is committed to the hands of Geo. H. Tansill, sheriff of this County.

Commonwealth vs Charles Smith - Felony.The prisoner was again led to the bar of this Court, in custody of the jailor of this

County, and it being asked of him, if any thing he had or knew to say why judgment should not now be pronounced upon him according to law, and nothing being offered or alleged in delay of judgment, it is considered by the Court, that the said Charles Smith be imprisoned, in the public jail, & penitentiary of the Commonwealth for the term of 2 years, the period by the jurors ascertained and the sheriff of this county is ordered as soon as possible after the adjournment of this court to remove, and convey the said Chas. Smith from the jail of this court to the public jail, and penitentiary house of this Commonwealth their to be kepted by law, for the term aforesaid, and the prisoner is remanded to jail.

And the Court being of opinion that it is necessary for the sheriff to have one guard, in conveying the said prisoner to the penitentiary, it is ordered that the sheriff summon one person for that purpose.

On motion of W. Lipscomb it is ordered that the estate of John Lipscomb decd, be committed to the hands of G. W. Tansill sheriff of this county, to be administered by him according to law.

At a County Court held for Prince William County on Monday the 3rd day of February 1890.

Present Hon. William E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.

A list of deeds and other writings, admitted to record during the last January term, 1890, and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County since that time was laid before the Court, read to it, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows. to wit.

William E. Lipscomb to Matthew Spittle & etc., Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

William E. Lipscomb Comms. to School Dist. No. 6, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

Jacob Payne to Willis Crouch, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

E. B. Reid to Jno. N. Reid, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

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Chas. H. Arrington & wife to Meredith Thornton, benifit of? A. Makeley, Deed of Trust conveying real estate, was received January 7, 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

R. C. Weir trustee & etc. to John D. McPherson, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was received January 9, 1890, and admitted to record.

William E. Gough & wife to George W. Robinson, , Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received the 11th January 1890, and was admitted to record.

George W. Robinson to E. Nelson, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, was received January 11th, 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith to Malvina Britt, Deed conveying real estate, was received and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record. January 10th 1890.

Nettie P. Leary & etc. to E. E. Meredith, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, was received January 14th, 1890, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

W. W. Kincheloe & wife to Phillip Smith, Deed conveying real estate, was received January 17th, 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

W. W. Kincheloe to Sarah E. Buckner, Deed conveying real estate, was received January 17th, 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

Sarah E. Buckner to E. Nelson, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, was received January 17th, 1890, with certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

John Hedrick & wife to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, was received January 17th, 1890, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

J. W. Smith & wife to G. W. Smith Sr., Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received January 17th, 1890, and was admitted to record.

Geo. W. Smith Sr. & wife to Robert H. Haislip, Deed conveying real estate,with certificate annexed, was received January 18th, 1890, and admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith Spl. Comms. to J. B. T. Thornton, Deed conveying real estate, was received January 18th, 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

John W. Smith & wife to G. A. Hulfish, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received January 22nd 1890, and admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol Comms. to William Harris, Deed conveying real estate, was received January 27, 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith Comms. to R. R. Davis, Deed conveying real estate, was received January 27, 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

Samuel T. King & wife to Samuel Warring, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received January 28nd 1890, and admitted to record.

W. W. Kincheloe & wife to A. A. Reeves, Deed conveying real estate, was received January 30, 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

D. W. McClanhan to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust conveying personal property, was received January 30th 1890, & acknowledged by Grantor, & was admitted to record.

George T. More to Hezekiah More, Deed conveying real estate, was received February 1st 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

Grand JuryJ. E. Herrell - foreman B. F. Manuel J. F. DoganJohn Hedrick W. T. Allen S. B. StonnellJ. W. Wilcoxen J. R. Wright G.M. Goodwin

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William Posey B. H. Jordan Henry KeysJames Sullivan C. S. Deats E. LynnGeo. A. BradfieldWere sworn a regular Grand Jury of inquest in and for the body of this County, and

having received their charge, withdrew & after some time returned into Court & presented an Indictment against Taylor Robinson for a Misdemeanor “a true bill” An Indictment against S. Whitmer for a Misdemeanor “a true bill” An Indictment against Hampton Woodyard for “a Felony not a true bill” & the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present were discharged

Thomas Goings to J. R. Tillett, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the Court & ordered to be recorded.

W. W.?Smoot to W. E. Lipscomb deed of trust ____ of E. M. Lipscomb conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court & ordered to be recorded.

Jeremiah Stoover? to J. P. Baldwin deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court & ordered to be recorded.

Beavers & others application to open roadIt being suggested to the Court that the route proposed be extended from Wm. H. Beavers

to Occoquan Road, through the lands of J. N. Stiger, Geo. Stafford and Jno H. Carrico. Ordered that Jno G. Taylor, m. N. Lynn & Jas L. Cole be appointed Commissioners to __ the extended route & report to the Commission any convenience or inconvenience that the road casuses as well to individuals as to the public & especially whether any yard,Garden or orchard or any part thereof will have to be taken in case the said road shall be opened as proposed & the probable of same.

Breeden & others application to open roadOrdered that Robert Fair, S. R. Lowe and H. A. Keys comms. view a change proposed in

the public road “ So as to make the public road cross Long Branch about 30 yards above where the Sinclair Mill Road now enters into Occoquan Run” & report the convenience and inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public & the probable cost of said change.

To the Matter of Brandsford Bridge RoadReport of Commission was this read & ordered to be filed, and it is ordered that Luther

Sullivan & Benjamin Johnson owners of the land over which said road passes be summoned to the next term to show cause if any they can why the said road should not be open according to report of Commissioners.

Henry Wheaton application to Change RoadOrdered that W. W. Kincheloe, J. B. Reid and Geo. Petry view a change in the public road North of C. F. Keys Saw Mill and report the convenience & inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public and the costs of said change.

D. C. Alexander & others Application to Open RoadOrdered that W. B. Glascock, John Clark & R. M. Davis, view a route for public road leading from L. Ledman from on the Occoquan & Minnieville Road to Woodbridge Station through the lands of said Ledman, J.W. Simms, Jeff Carter, T. L. Selecman, J. A. Marshall & Wm. Metzger and report to the commission any inconvenience that will result to the public and especially whether any yard & garden or orchard on any part thereof will have to be taken in case the road is opened as proposed and the probable cost of same.

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Mitchell & Others Application to Open RoadIt appearing to the Court, that the report returned in this application is uncertain as to the

amount allowed for opening said road, it is ordered that the said report, be recommitted to F. A. Cockrell, Geo. F. Lamb, and Cyrus Warring, to view the said route, and report the probable costs of the same.

Commonwealth vs Kincheloe on Indictment - continued for J. T. J. Davis the prosecutor

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Luther Sullivan the sum of two dollars for services as Commrs. in Blandsford Bridge Road.

Ordered the Treasurer pay S. R. Lowe Twenty nine dollars for services in superintending the work at Blandsford Bridge

Ordered that the Treasurer pay S. R. Lowe, one dollar for services as Commissioner for a road at Blandsford Bridge.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay Thomas P. Hixson the sum of Two dollars for Comms. in Blandsford Bridge Road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay B. D. Merchant the sum of Two dollars for Comms. in Blandsford Bridge Road.

It being suggested to the Court that the bridge over Bull Run, on the line between this County and Fairfax, needs repairing in order to make it safe for the traveling public, it is ordered that Geo. Muddiman, A. B. Fetzer, and B. L. Pridmore be appointed Commissioners to meet Commissioners appointed by the County court of Fairfax County at said bridge on the (blank) day of February 1890 to confer as to the manner and condition, probable cost of repairing said bridge, and that they report to this Court. Order that the Court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock

signed, Wm. E. Lipscomb.

At a County Court convened and held for Prince William County on Tuesday the 4th day of February 1890.

Present the Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb judge of said Court.The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

The Estate Act. of Isaac W. Jardine was presented to the Court and ordered to lie for exceptions.

The Estate Act. of Walter M. Gallaher was presented to the Court and ordered to lie for exceptions.

John R. Bleight’s application to Open Road.Report of Comm. was this returned which is ordered to be filed, and it is ordered that this

application be dismissed at the cost of the applicant.The Estate Account of Magruder Keys decd. having been ordered to lie for exceptions

and no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.The Estate Account of Jos. Campbell decd. having been ordered to lie for exceptions and

no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to R. M. Davis the sum of Two Dollars for services as Commissioner on bridge at Dumfries and also in Collents application.

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John S. Tyler jailor, presented to the Court, an account to the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $11.45 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for Payment.

Hynson & Co. vs Hutchens and Houchens vs Hynson & Co. - dismissed

J. T. J. Davis & wife to Thomas I. Sullivan deed conveying real estate with certificates annexed, was presented to the Court and ordered to be recorded.

At a County Court, continued, and held for Prince William County,on Wednesday, the 5th day of February 1890

Present Hon. William E. Lipscomb, Judge of the said CourtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

G. W. Tansill, Sheriff, presented to the Court, an account, against the Commonwealth of Virginia, amounting to $18.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed , and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

In matter of a Bridge on Harrison Ford Road near E. S. Bear. It is ordered that P. T. Weedon examine said bridge, and report the necessary repairs, and

probable costs to this court.It appearing to the Court, upon full proof provided before it, that the tract of land,

standing on the land books of Prince William County, in the name of Murry Forbes Estate, containing 609 acres, was returned delinquent for the taxes, of the year 1887, and was sold at Public sale, by the Treasurer of this County, in November 1888, for said taxes, and bought by Fushee Abel, and it appearing further by full proof that said tract of land was redeemed from said sale upon the motion of Francis T.Forbes, to whom said land was devised, by the will of his mother Sally I. Forbes dec’d. The Court doth order that the Clerk of this Court, do note in writing upon the land book of this County, that said tract of land, was rendered from said sale, and that he transmit a certified copy of this order to the auditor of public accounts.

In the matter of Blandsford Bridge the Comms. this day reported in writing that the masonry and iron work were completed according to the contract, and that the contractor used 165 bbls. of cement, instead of 200, and that a deduction should be made upon the contract price of $35.00 and the court after maturely considering the contract, and the report of Comms. is of opinion that the said deduction should not be made, and that the contractors are entitled to receive the full contract price of $5800.00 and it being reported to the Court by the Treasurer of the County, that he has only $1500.00 to be paid on the said contract, it is ordered that the said Treasurer pay to the Groton Bridge & Manufacturing Company the sum of $1500.00 - And it is further ordered that the said Treasurer pay to the said Company the sum of $1428.00 which is in full of the cash payment under the said contract payable on the 1st day of June 1890. And that the deferred payment amounting to $3059.50 be paid in separate orders, as follows, to wit: one order for $1000.00 payable on the 1st day of January 1891, one order for $1000.00 payable on the 1st day of January 1891, and the remaining order for $1059.50 the residue of the deferred payment payable on the 1st day of January 1891.

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At a County Court, held for Prince William Countyon Monday the 3rd day of March 1890

Present Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said Court

A list of all deed and other writings admitted to record during the last February term, and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County, since that time: was laid before the court, read to it, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows, To wit.

Thos. Goins to J. R. Tillett, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

M. H. Swart to William E. Lipscomb, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court and was ordered to be recorded.

Jeremiah Stower to I. P. Baldwin, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court and was ordered to be recorded.

J. T. J. Davis & wife to Thomas Sullivan, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court and was ordered to be recorded.

Jno. L. Sprogle & wife to Robert C. Rothe, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 6th 1890, and was admitted to record.

John F. Webb & wife to Peter D. Berry, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 7th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Rose Wingfield to S. M. Deleplane, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 8th 1890, and was admitted to record.

J. J. Davies trustee, to Agnes Wey, Deed of release conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 11th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Lucy A. Hasbrouck & etc. to Jeremiah Stower, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 12th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Thos. A. Mitchell & wife to E. H. Booth, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 17th 1890, and was admitted to record.

L. J. Hornbaker & wife to F. E. Baker, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 17th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Daniel P. Bell & wife to E. Nelson, Deed of Trust benifit of Cyrus Warring was received February 17th 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor, admitted to record.

William E. Lipscomb spl. Comms. to R. W. Merchant, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 19th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Augenetta Medford & etc. to Edw. E. Blossom, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 19th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Geo. D. Medford & wife to Edw. E. Blossom, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 19th 1890, and was admitted to record.

C. H. Snow trustee to Edw. Trednick, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 21th 1890, and was admitted to record.

William E. Lipscomb trustee & etc. to F. J. Cannon, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 21th 1890, and was admitted to record.

H. D. Hinman & wife to Levina Wolverton, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 22th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Catherine Merritt & etc. to J. B. T. Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of E. E. Meredith) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 22th 1890, and was admitted to record.

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John T. Patterson & wife to Louis F. Detrick, Agreement, was received February 27, 1890, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

John Sherman & etc to Max Lansburg, Deed of Release conveying real estate was received February 27, 1890 with certificate annexed, & was admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol comms. to William Metzger, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received February 28th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor and was admitted to record. Teste

E. Nelson clerk

Jas J. Davies comms. to R. C. Weir trustee & etc, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to Court and ordered to be recorded.

J. D. McPherson & wife to R. C. Weir, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to Court and ordered to be recorded.

D. Washington to W. W. Thornton, Deed of Trust, benifit of (blank), conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to Court and ordered to be recorded.

J. D. McPherson & wife to D. Washington, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to Court and ordered to be recorded.

N. House & wife to J. M. Reid, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to Court and ordered to be recorded.

J. A. Sleigh & wife to Alice Moore, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to Court and ordered to be recorded.

R. M. Davis & wife to J. R. Tillett, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to Court and ordered to be recorded.

T. L. Selecman to William Carter, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to Court and ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith trustee to Robert Ruffner, Deed conveying real estate and acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

The last Will and Testament of John Cross decd. was this day presented to the Court, and the signature thereto and the council fully proven by B. F. Pattie & Crawford Cushing the subscribing witnesses thereto, and was to be recorded, and on motion of Henry F. Lynn the Executor therein named, who made oath, & together with G. G. Galleher his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of $3000.00 which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Lynn for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of John Cross decd.

On motion of Henry F. Lynn, the Court doth appoint B. F. Pattie, Crawford Cushing and B. S. Pridmore to Inventory & appraise the personal property of John Cross decd and return the same to the Commissioner of Accounts of this Court.

On motion of Henry Calvert who made oath and together with W. W. Kincheloe his surety who justified as to his suffiency, returned into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $75.00 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Calvert for obtaining letters of Administration upon the estate of Wm. Calvert decd.

Commonwealth vs W. W. Kincheloe - On IndictmentThe Court doth recommit the survey made by G. W. Nutt surveyor of this County, with

instructions to resurvey the land in dispute running around the lot purchased by J. T. J. Davis of J. B. Reid and also running the line of W. W. Kincheloe between Davis and Kincheloe, and

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return a plat, and survey of the same to the next term of this Court, and this case is continued until the next term on motion of prosecutor.

J. W. Florence presented to the Court an account against the County amounting to $1.00 for services as Commissioner in Mitchell’s application to open road.

On the motion of George Payne, who made oath, and together with Lucien Payne his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $100.00 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Payne for obtaining letters of Administration upon the estate of Ann Jane Payne decd in due form.

W. W. Lipscomb who has been appointed a Notary Public for the County this day came into Court and together with E. Nelson his surety, entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of $500.00 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, therefor the said Lipscomb qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Breeden & others application to change road.Report of Commissioners this day filed, and is ordered that the land owners through

which the said road passes be summoned to show cause if any they can why the said road should not be changed as proposed.

Mitchell & others Application to Open RoadReport of Commissioners this day filed, and is ordered that the land owners through

which the said road passes be summoned to show cause if any they can why the said road should not be changed as proposed.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay Thomas Burns one Dollar for services as Commissioner in Mitchell’s Application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay W. B. Glasscock two Dollars for services as Commissioner in Alexander’s Application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay T. A. Cockrell, one Dollar for services as Commissioner in Mitchells’ Application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay S. R. Lowe one Dollar for services as Commissioner in Breeden’s Application to open road.

On motion of C. S. Carter a rule is awarded against W. A. Buckley, a Justice of the Peace, in Gainesville Magisterial District to show cause why the case and papers in Carter vs Blight have not been removed to this Court according to law.

The Court doth appoint R. L. Powell, a Justice of the Peace in Occoquan Magisterial District in the room of J. A. Selecman, who has resigned (space) who qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Johnson & others Application to Open Road.Ordered that S. R. Lowe, Thos. Hixson, and Henry A. Keys, be appointed

commissioners to view a route for a road, commencing at the corner of Luther Sullivans fence, on the Centreville Road, & running south east, about two hundred feet to the new road to be opened to the new bridge at Blandsford, and report the convenience and inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public, and especially whether any yard, garden or orchard or any part thereof will have to be taken in case the road is opened as proposed.

License is this day granted J. M. Patton upon his application to sell by retail only in quantities up to five gallons, at any one time, to any one individual. Wines, ardent spirits , malt liquors, or any mixture thereof at his place of business in this County, which shall not be drank within the house where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or dimijohns

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or other vessels to be removed therefrom. - from the period beginning on the 3rd day of March 1890, and expiring on the 30th April 1890. The court being satisfied that the Applicant is a fit person and that his place of business is suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer, and said applicant has executed his bond with approved security as required by law to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of $500.00 conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties.

License is this day granted J. M. Patton upon his application to sell by the drink, not to be taken away from the place where sold, but to be drank at the place where sold, Wines, ardent Spirits , Malt Liquors, or any mixture thereof at his place of business, for the period beginning on the 3rd day of March 1890, and expiring on the 30th April 1890. The court being fully satisfied that the Applicant is a fit person and that his place of business is suitably convenient, and that the tax required by law, has been paid to the proper officer, and the bond required properly executed with surety for the faithful performance of the requirements of said act.

On the motion of School Trustees of Dumfries District to appoint Commissioners to condemn land for a school house. It is ordered that

A. A. Lynn, Chas. Stone, Edward Lynn, Willie Keys and Geo. Williams, select and set apart half an acre of land belonging to (space left blank) report the value of the said land to the court.

Commonwealth vs Whitmer - on IndictmentOn motion of the Defendant it is ordered that Geo.W. Nutt surveyor of this County, after

giving notice to all parties in interest survey the old public road now in dispute, and return plat and survey of the same, with the adjacent land owners to the next term of this Court.

Blandsford Bridge Road, on North side of Occoquan RunThe report of Commissioners filed, and the Court agreeing to the expenditures, doth

certify the same to the Supervisors at their next meeting.Report of Commissioner Kincheloe on lumber sold at Kettle Run and Blandsford Bridge

this day returned, and he is ordered to place the proceeds of same to the credit of this County amounting to $15.80

At a County Court held for Prince William County on Tuesday the 4th day of March 1890

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.

The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.Bull Run Bridge

The report of Commissioners was this day filed, and it is ordered that B. L. Pridmore, Geo. Muddiman, and A. B. Fetzer meet Commissioners from Fairfax County to advertise for proposals for repairing said Bridge in such manner, and on such conditions as may have been agreed on by the said Commissioners, and report to the Court.

Smiths Application to Open RoadThe Supervisors at their last meeting, having agreed to the expenditures as reported by

Commissioners for the opening of the said road, the court doth order that G. A. Sinclair proceed to have the said road opened according to said report at the lowest bidder, and report to this court, and it is further ordered that the Treasurer of the said County pay to Mrs. Silas Hunt $40.00, J. W. Latham $25.00 and Daniel Ayres & Bro. $45.00 being the damages for land taken for said road.

Ordered that W. H. Francis and J. P. Manuel be summoned to the next term of this court to render an account for old lumber taken from Kettle Run & Blandsford Bridges.

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Ordered that the Treasurer pay to W. W. Kincheloe, the sum of one dollar for services as Commissioner in selling lumber at Blandsford Bridge.

Ordered that Bernard Arnold be released from capitation tax, on account of age and bodily infirmity.

S. B. Howell & wife to T. O. Sullivan, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

John S. Tyler jailor, presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $6.25 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to l. A. Lynn the sum of one dollar for services as commissioner at Blandsford Bridge.

On motion of Randall Brady the estate of Haywood F. Triplett is committed to the hands of G. W. Tansill, sheriff of Prince William County.

The sheriff of Prince William County to C. H. Brawner, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor, and was ordered to be recorded.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to T. I. Sullivan, one dollar for services as commissioner at Blandsford Bridge.Ordered that the Treasurer pay to C. H. Fair, one dollar for services as commissioner at Blandsford Bridge.

The Estate Account of Isaac Jardine having been ordered to lie for exceptions, and no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed, & ordered to be recorded.

The Estate Account of Walter M. Galleher having been ordered to lie for exceptions, and no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed, & ordered to be recorded.

The Committees account of Ann F. Goodwin was presented to the Court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

Jno. A. Tolson presented to the Court a past made survey of a tract of land charged to Moncure Robinson and sold for delinquent taxes for the year 1887, which is ordered to be recorded.

J. P. Cory & wife to W. B. Lynn, deed of trust, ben(ifit). of J. W. H. Alexander conveying real estate with certificate annexed & ordered recorded.

W. W. Kincheloe, treasurer, presented to the Court, a list of sales of delinquent land for the year 1888, to the Commonwealth of Virginia, which was examined by the court, and a copy thereof is ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts.

W. W. Kincheloe, treasurer, presented to the Court, a list of places of delinquent land for the year 1888 to other than the Commonwealth of Virginia which was examined by the court, and a copy thereof is ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

W. W. Kincheloe, treasurer, presented to the Court, a list of places of delinquent land for the year 1888, and redeemed by the several parties therein named before sale, which was examined by the court, ordered that a copy thereof be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Cabin Branch BridgeReport of Commission filed, and it is ordered that the bids as reported by said commission be rejected and said commission is directed to re-advertise for repairs on said bridge, to the lowest bidder and report to this court.

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Wheaton’s Application to Change RoadThis change is ordered as proposed without expense and J. B. Reid is appointed

commissioner to have the route proposed put in good traveling condition.

At a County Court held for Prince William County, on Monday the 7th day of April 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court

A list of all Deeds and other writings, admitted to record during the last March term, and in the Clerks Office of said County, since that time, was laid before the court, read to it, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows to wit. ----------------

Jas. J. Davies coms. to R. C. Weir trustee & etc, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

J. D. McPherson & wife to R. C. Weir, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

D. Washington to W. W. Thornton, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

J. D. McPherson & wife to D. Washington, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

N. House & wife to J. M. Reid, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

J. A. Sleigle & wife to Alice Moon, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

R. M. Davis & wife to J. R. Tillett, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

T. L. Seleman to Wm. Carter, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith trustee to Robert Ruffner, Deed conveying real estate, presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

S. B. Howell & wife to T. I. Sullivan, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

The Sheriff of Prince William County to W. H. Brawner, Deed conveying real estate, presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

Jas Cary & wife to W. B. Lynn, Deed of Trust, benifit J. W. H. Alexander, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

John Cross & wife to William Jordan, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received March 5, 1890 and admitted to record.

Patapses Guano Co. vs Thomas Weeks & etc., Lis Penders received March 7, 1890 and admitted to record.

Joseph F. Thornley & wife to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust conveying real estate, was received March 8th 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

George Davis & wife to Wm. F. Davis, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed,was received March 10th 1890, and admitted to record.

The plat and survey of W. A. Wimsaths real estate, was received March 13th 1890 & admitted to record.

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Erastus S. Stiff & wife to Thomas Jones, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received March 14th 1890, and admitted to record.

Chas H. Gross to Robert C. Rothe, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received March 17th 1890, and admitted to record.

E. Nelson clerk to Jno N. Tolson, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received March 18th 1890, and admitted to record.

E. Nelson clerk to J. F. Dowling, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received March 27th 1890, and admitted to record.

W. A. Finch to W. F. Wine, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received March 27th 1890, and admitted to record.

W. T. Wine & wife to E. Nelson, Deed of Trust (benifit of W. A. Finch) conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received March 27th 1890, and admitted to record.

E. S. Bear to Kate B. Bear, Deed conveying personal property, was received March 29th 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

W. W. Thornton & etc. to Benjamin Johnson, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received April 2nd 1890, and admitted to record.

Wm. E. Lipscomb & etc. to Martha F. French, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received April 5nd 1890, and admitted to record.

Martha F. French to Geo. W. Florence, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received April 5nd 1890, and admitted to record.

Frank Adsit to R. L. Herrick, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received April 5nd 1890, and admitted to record.

R. L. Herrick & wife to W. W. Kincheloe, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received April 5, 1890, and admitted to record.

Teste, E. Nelson clerkGeorge E. Tyres & wife to Oliver Underwood, Deed conveying real estate, with

certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.Wm. McIntosh & wife to John Duncan, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate

annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.George C. Round Exor. & etc. to Henry Nailor heirs, Deed conveying real estate, with

certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.Isaac Winston & wife to Lucien Monroe, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate

annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

Special Grand Jury and PresentmentsH. F. Lynn, foreman H. A. Keys M. C. HolmesNat. House J. R. Sullivan G. F. LambAlbert BuckleyWere sworn a special Grand Jury, in and for the body of this County, and having received their charge, withdrew and after some time returned into the Court, and presented the following Indictments. An Indictment against Thomas Johnson for a Felony, “a true bill”, an Indictment against John Jewell for a Misdemeanor “a true bill,” and the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present were discharged.

George M. Ratcliffe who has been appointed Notary Public for this County, this day made oath, and together with M. J. Keys his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 which bond is ordered to be recorded.

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M. J. Keys, presented to the Court, a plat, and survey of a tract of land sold for delinquent taxes for the years 78,79,80,81,82,& 83, charged to Mary Dawe, which is ordered to be recorded.

The last Will and Testament of John W. Chapman was this day presented to the Court, for probate, and the signature thereto fully proven by the oaths of William and Edward Calendar, subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. And on motion of E. Nelson the Executor therein named, and together with W. W. Kincheloe his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of $5000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Nelson for obtaining a probate to the said will in due form.

Ordered that D. C. Alexander, Wm. Leary, and Edward Calendar, after being sworn for that purpose inventory and appraise the personal property of Jno. W. Chapman dec’d and return the same from under their hands to the Commissioner of Accounts of this Court.

On the motion of Henry Gibson the estate of George Gibson decd, is committed to the hands of the sheriff of this county, to be by him administered according to law.

It appearing to the Court that the Clerk of this Court has failed to issue a venire facias for jurors for the trial of civil cases and misdemeanors at this term, it is ordered that a venire facias be awarded, directing the sheriff of this county to summon twelve jurors from a list of persons to be furnished by this court.

Commonwealth vs Thomas Johnson - On Indictment for a Felony

This day came as well the attorney for the Commonwealth as the Defendant, and the Defendant being arraigned pleaded “not guilty,” and therefore came a jury to wit:W. W. Chappell Thos. P. Hixson Geo. F. LambGeo. W. Johnson Benoni Arnold Levi HornbakerMortimer Arnold Luther Sullivan Thos. J. MooreRobert Fair W. W. Rennoe Jno. H. Rennoewho being elected, tried and sworn, the truth of & upon the premises to speak after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict in this word. “We the jury find the prisoner Guilty & fix his term in the penitentiary at two years,” and on motion of the Defendant & for reasons appearing to the court the said verdict is set aside, the case continued until the next term & the prisoner remanded to jail.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to H. A. Keys, three dollars for services as Commissioner in Blandsford Bridge and Breedens application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to M. A. Lynn, one dollar for services as Commissioner in opening road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to George F. Lamb, one dollar for services as Commissioner in Mitchell’s application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. L. Cole, one dollar for services as Commissioner in Beavers’ application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. G. Taylor, one dollar for services as Commissioner in Beavers’ application to open road.

Jas. M. Amidon const. presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $2.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public accounts for payment.

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This day came W. S. Langyher, who alleges that he is aggrieved by an entry in the land book, made by George F. Manuel, Commissioner of the Revenue for 1st District in Prince William County, for the year 1889, page 20 line 26 whereby he is charged with $5.04 state taxes for the year 1889, on a tract of land containing seven acres, described as Langyhers Mill. And there upon the said Langyhers trustee moved the court to exonerate him from the payment of $4.00 of this the state taxes so erroneously charged against him for said year: which motion was defended by E. E. Meridith the attorney for the Commonwealth for said county, and the said W. S. Langyher trustee, the Commissioner who made the assessment, was examined as a witness touching the application. And it appearing that said book in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the Treasurer, on the (blank) day of 1889 and that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made, on this day for the first time, and it appearing that the buildings on the said land was destroyed by high water. All which the court certifies as fact proven upon the application aforesaid. On consideration whereof, and from such facts so proved, the court is satisfied that the said Langyher trustee is erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $5.00. Whereupon it is ordered that the said Langyer be exonerate from the payment of $4 state taxes so erroneously charged, if not already paid, & if paid, that it be refunded to him.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to W. S. Langyher, three dollars & fifty cents County takes so erroneously charged against him for said year.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to W. S. Langyher, one dollar county school taxes, erroneously charged against him for said year.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to W. S. Langyher, fifty cents District School Tax, erroneously charged against him for said year.

This day came Julia L. Hutchinson, who alleges that she is aggrieved by an entry in the land book, made by George F. Manuel, Commissioner of the Revenue for 1st District in Prince William County, for the year 1889, page 13 line 16 whereby she is charged with $14.25 state taxes for the year 1889, on a tract of land containing 230 1/2 acres, described as lying on Prospect Hill”, and thereupon the said Hutchinson moved the court to exonerate him from the payment of $2.00 of this the state taxes so erroneously charged against him for said year: which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith the attorney for the Commonwealth for said county, and the said G. F. Manuel the Commissioner who made the assessment, was examined as a witness touching the application. And it appearing that said book in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the Treasurer, on the (blank) day of 1889 and that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made, on this day for the first time, and it appearing that the buildings assessed at $500. was destroyed by fire on the 9th day of April 1888. All which the court certifies as fact proven upon the application aforesaid. On consideration whereof, and from such facts so proved, the court is satisfied that the said Hutchinson is erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $14.75 Whereupon it is ordered that the said Hutchinson be exonerate from the payment of $2 state taxes so erroneously charged, if not already paid, & if paid, that it be refunded to him.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Julia L. Hutchinson fifty cents county school taxes, erroneously charged against her for said year.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Julia L. Hutchinson twenty five cents District school taxes, erroneously charged against her for said year.

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In the Matter of the Stone Bridge over Bull RunIt appearing to the court that the County Court of Fairfax County has appointed

Commissioners to act in conjunction with Commissioners appointed by this Court to advertise for proposals for making the repairs to said bridge, with the understanding that the said County of Fairfax shall pay on half of said expenses the sum of $150.00.

It is therefore ordered that George Muddiman, B. L. Pridmore and A. B. Fetzer be appointed Commissioners to act in conjunction with Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax to advertise for proposals for making the said repairs to the said bridge with the understanding that this county should pay one half of said expense, the sum of $150. The bids on proposals when read, shall be submitted to the judge of this county for his approval.

This day W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer of this County, came into Court & made oath that in the list of delinquent sales of lands of this county made in the year 1887 & certified by this court to the Auditor of Public Accounts, at the October term 1889. It is stated on said list that the lands therein named were sold for the delinquent taxes are for years 1887. When it should be for the year 1889, which the county certifies as a fact proved. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to correct said list accordingly.

The true last Will and Testament of Robert Tansill was this day presented to the Court, for probate, and the signature thereto fully proven by the oaths of I. P. Baldwin one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be certified. And on motion of Thomas W. Tansill the Executor therein named, and together with Thos. N. Carter his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of $150 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Thomas W. Tansill for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of Robert Tansill in due form.

Commonwealth vs Kincheloe - MisdemeanorThis day came as well the attorney for the Commonwealth as the Defendant, and the Defendant pleaded Not Guilty, to which the atty. for the Commonwealth replied generally, and thereupon came a jury to wit. --W. W. Chappel T. P. Hixson Geo. F. LambGeo. W. Johnson Bennoni Arnold Levi HornbakerMortimer Arnold Luther Sullivan Thomas J. MoreRobert Fair Thos. I. Sullivan W. A. Hensleywho being elected, tried and sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak & after hearing the evidence and arguments of counsel retired & after some time returned & decided that they could not agree whereupon they were adjourned over until tomorrow morning at 10 O’clock.

Ordered that the Court be adjourned until tomorrow at 10 O’clocksigned, William E. Lipscomb

At a County Court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 8th of April 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, judge of the County Court of Prince William County.

The minutes of yesterday were read, and signed,

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Commonwealth vs W. W. Kincheloe - MisdemeanorThe Jury appeared in court, according to adjournment on yesterday, & were sent to the

room, & after some time returned into court, with a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the (need the information on bottom of the page)Court, that the Defendant recover against Jas T. J. Davis the prosecutor in this case his cost by him in his behalf expended.

In the matter of Blandsford Bridge RoadThis day came Benoni Arnold, by his attorney and E. E. Meredith attorney for the

Commonwealth representing the interests of this county, and the court after maturely considering the report of the Commissioners and the exceptions thereto, and the evidence adduced, doth sustain the said exceptions, and it is ordered that Henry F. Lynn, Geo. G. Galleher, W. A. Buckley, John C. Colvin and John W. Smith, be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to meet on the lands of the said Arnold on the 24th day of April 1890 & after being first sworn do ascertain a just compensation to the said Arnold for land to be used for the said road.

The Inventory of the Personal Property of Wm. Colbert, decd. was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

The Inventory of the Personal Property of Jno. Cross, decd, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

The Estate Account of Jas. K. Pearson decd, was presented to the court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

The trustee Account of Jas. R. Woodyard, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

This Committee account of Mrs. A. F. Goodwin having been ordered to lie for exceptions, and no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

J. S. Tyler jailor, presented to the court, on account against the Commonwealth amounting to $12.25 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payments.

Jos. Tavener, constable of Prince William County, presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $7.35 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Ordered that W. W. Kincheloe pay to the treasurer $3.92 the amount owed by him for Bridge Plank taken by Road Contractors.

Beavers application to open road - report filed and summons ordered against the proprietor.

Ordered that the court be adjourned until the first day of the next term.signed - William E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, held for Prince William Countyon Monday the 5th day of May 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, judge of said CourtA list of all Deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last April Term,

1890, and in the clerks office of said county, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to insert in the minutes as follows to wit: --

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Geo. E. Tyers & wife to Oliver Underwood, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Wm. McIntosh & wife to John Duncan, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

George C. Round Exor. & etc to Henry Nailor’s heirs, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Isaac Winston & wife to Lucien Monroe, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

John C. Weedon to A. L. McInteer, Deed conveying real estate, was recd. in office (large blank space) acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

Meredith & Thornton Trustees to James F. Black, Deed conveying real estate, was received, March 31st 1890 acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.

The Plat & Survey of a tract of land sold to Luther Merchant for delinquent taxes, was received April 8th 1890, and admitted to record.

Jas. W. Carr Sen. vs Chas. F. Keyser & son, Lis Penders was received April 8th 1890 and admitted to record.

The Plat & Survey of tract of land sold to M. J. Keys for delinquent taxes, was received April 10th 1890, and admitted to record.

C. W. Holland & others to Jas. R. Davis, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 12th 1890, and admitted to record.

John Green & wife to W. W. Thornton, Deed of trust benefit of J. D. McPherson conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 12th 1890, and admitted to record.

James A. Pattie & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of trust benefit of L. C. Merchant conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 12th 1890, acknowledged by Grantors and admitted to record.

Lyman Kellogg to Jas. P. Smith, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 16th 1890, and admitted to record.

E. Nelson clerk to M. J. Keys, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 16th 1890, and admitted to record.

B. G. D. Moxley & wife to Joseph Cockrell, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 17th 1890, and admitted to record.

Benjamin S. Ewell to Jas. L. Bettis, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 18th 1890, and admitted to record.

J. L. Spencer to W. H. Spencer, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented in office April 19th 1890, and admitted to record.

Jno. H. Nelson to Nannie F. Lynn, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received Appl. in office April 21th 1890, and admitted to record.

Nannie F. Lynn & etc. to Jas. E. Nelson, Deed of trust (benifit of John H. Nelson) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received in office April 22th 1890, and admitted to record.

E. Nelson clerk to John N. Tolson, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received Appl. in office April 23th 1890, and admitted to record.

Thos. C. Frasher & wife to A. H. Flockher, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received in office April 26th 1890, and admitted to record.

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William E. Lipscomb & etc. to H. F. Mitchell, Deed of Release conveying real estate received April 28th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

R. M. Davis & wife to C. A. Posey, Deed conveying real estate with certificate April 19th 1890, and admitted to record.

John W. Tavener & wife to R. H. Allen, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 28th 1890, and admitted to record.

Wm. Smoot to W. S. Lynn, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 28th 1890, and admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol Commissioner to L. M. Petty, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 28th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

George F. Dimsey & wife to William E. Lipscomb, Deed of Trust (benifit of W. A. Lipscomb) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 28th 1890, and admitted to record.

A. L. McInteer to Louis F. Detrick, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received April 29th 1890, and admitted to record.

Jas. L. Bettis & wife to Frank Cole, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 2nd 1890, and admitted to record.

John T. Patterson & wife to Henry R. Harris, Deed of lease of real estate was received May 2nd 1890, and admitted to record.

George W. Tansill & wife to Rufus Davis, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

E. D. Austin to O. H. Evans, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

John Green & wife to B. F. Hughes, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

W. R. Selecman & wife to G. W. Tansill, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

Jno T. Woodyard to F. D. Milstead, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

Special Grand JuryJas. H. Reid - foreman C. M. Copen B. H. ArnoldH. H. Lynn J. A. Tolson H. A. KeysR. E. McIntoshwere sworn a special Grand Jury in and for the body of this county and having received their charge withdrew and after some time returned into court and presented the following Indictments. An Indictment against Lloyd brooks for a misdemeanor “a true bill” and the said grand Jury having nothing further to present were discharged.

Bar room Licenses is this day granted to T. I. Sullivan, H. C. Ashby, W. G. Horner, Thomas Burns, C. E. Brawner, J. T. J. Davis, B. S. Robinson, W. D. Clarke, W. C. Wagoner, W. F. Mills, G. W. Smith Jr. and J. M. Patton, upon their application to sell by the drink, not to be taken away from the place of delivery, but to be drank where sold, wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, on fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, for the period beginning the 1st day of May 1890 and ending on the 30th day of April 1891, the court being fully satisfied upon hearing the evidence, that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and

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convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of Five Hundred Dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

Retail Liquor Licenses is this day granted to T. I. Sullivan, H. C. Ashby, W. G. Horner, Thomas Burns, C. E. Brawner, J. T. J. Davis, B. S. Robinson, W. D. Clarke, W. C. Wagoner, W. F. Mills, George W. Smith Jr. and J. M. Patton, upon their application to sell by retail only in quanties up to five gallons at any one time to any one individual wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, in fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, which shall not be drank at the place where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or demijohns, or other vessels to be removed therefrom, from the period beginning on the 1st day of May 1890 and ending on the 30th day of April 1891, the court being fully satisfied that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of Five Hundred Dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

Alexander’s & others Application to open roadThe Court agreeing to the expenditure necessary to open said road, it is ordered that the

same be certified to the Board of Supervisors.W. A. Buckley J.P. in Gainesville District, this day resigned his position as Justice of the

Peace for said District.The Court doth appoint Jas. H. Reid as Justice of the Peace in Dumfries Magisterial

District, in the room of Thomas C. Frazier who has removed from the County, therefore the said Reid qualified by taking the oath prescribed by law.

On motion of J. J. Cockrell Exor. of Benjamin Johnson decd. and for reasons appearing to the court, it is ordered that the said Cockrell exor. as aforesaid be and he is hereby authorized to make sale of the stock in the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company owned by the said Benjamin Johnson decd and amounting to $500.

Commonwealth vs Brooks - MisdemeanorThe prisoner was led to the bar of this court in custody of the sheriff of this county, and

pleaded not guilty, to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally, and thereupon came a jury to wit: --R. A. Keys Samuel Flory R. A. CooperJ. Y. Roseberry Samuel Hoff Robert ManuelC. W. Briggs Wm. Ketcham Thos. SmithJno R. Hottel M. L. May Jas S. Hottelwho were sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak and after hearing the evidence and argument of counsel, returned a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the prisoner Guilty of trespass and assess a fine against him at $30.” Therefor is considered by the court that the Commonwealth recover against the deft. the sum of thirty dollars, the fine assessed by the jurors in their said verdict and the costs of this prosecution.

Commonwealth vs Johnson - FelonyThe prisoner was led to the bar of this court in custody of the sheriff of this county, and

pleaded not guilty, to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally, and thereupon came a jury to wit: --

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M. L. May Jno. R. Hottel Jos. S. HottelThos. J. Smith R. A. Keys Samuel HoffR. A. Cooper C. W. Briggs J. Y. RoseberrySamuel Flory C. H. Baber L. P. Maphiswho being elected tried and sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak and after hearing the evidence and argument of counsel, returned a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the prisoner Guilty and fix his term of confinement in County Jail for 90 days & asses a fine against him of $5 and the prisoner was remanded to the county jail.

This day came Julia P. Hutchinson, who alleges that she is aggrieved by an entry in the land book, made by George F. Manuel, Commissioner of the Revenue for 1st District in Prince William County, for the year 1888, page 13 line number 21 whereby she is charged with $14.75 state taxes for the year 1888, on a tract of land containing 230 1/2 acres, described as Prospect Hill. And thereupon the said Hutchinson moved the court to exonerate her from the payment of $2.00 of the the state taxes so erroneously charged against him for said year: which motion was defended by E. E. Meridith the attorney for the Commonwealth for said county, and the said Manuel who made the assessment, was examined as a witness touching the application. And it appearing that said book in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the Treasurer, on the (blank) day of 1888 and that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made, on this day for the first time, and it appearing that the buildings assessed at $500 was destroyed by fire on the 9th day of April 1888. All which the court certifies as fact proven upon the application aforesaid. On consideration whereof, and from such facts so proved, the court is satisfied that the said Julia P. Hutchinson is erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $14.75 Whereupon it is ordered that the said Hutchinson be exonerate from the payment of $2 state taxes so erroneously charged, if not already paid, & if paid, that it be refunded to him.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay Julia P. Hutchinson, one dollar & seventy five cents County taxes, erroneously charged against her for said year.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay Julia P. Hutchinson, fifty cents for School taxes, erroneously charged against her for said year.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay Julia P. Hutchinson, twenty-five cents for District School taxes, erroneously charged against her for said year.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to S. R. Lowe, one dollar for services as Commissioner in Sullivan’s application.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to John Clarke, two dollars for services as Commissioner in Alexander’s & others application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to M. McInteer, the sum of four dollars for services as Commissioner in Long Bridge, Cabin Branch & others bridges.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to T. B. Alexander’, three dollars for services as Commissioner in Beaver Dam Bridge & others.

M. B. Washington, Deputized Constable of Prince William County presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $2.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, & ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

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John S. Tyler,Jailor, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $33.35 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, & ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

G. W. Tansill, Sheriff, of Prince William County presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $27.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, & ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Cole & others Application to Open RoadThe Court doth appoint S. R. Lowe, Jas R. Sullivan & C. W. Fair, commissioners to view

a route for a public road, beginning at a point in the Dumfries & Warrenton Road, near L. M. Stokes house & running to a point on the road leading from Bridwell’s Shop to Independent Hill, at on near M. N. Lynn’s gate: and report the convenience and inconvenience, that will result as well to individuals as to the public and especially whether any yard garden or orchard will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed.

Cabin Branch Bridge RoadThe Court doth appoint Thomas Sincox, W. H. Leary & J. F. Wheat, commissioners to

view a route for a change in the public road, beginning at a point near the west end of the old bridge in a north westerly direction through the lands of Robert Guy across said Cabin Branch to a point in the public road, leading from Dumfries, and report the convenience and inconvenience to individuals as well as to the public and, whether any yard garden or orchard or any part thereof will have to be taken in case the same shall be changed & the probable cost.

H. Howdershell, J. P. of said County, presented to the Court an account against the commission amounting to $6.00 which having been sum to was, examined, allowed & ordered to be certified to the auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Special Electionthe court doth order a Special election to be held in Dumfries Magisterial District on the

4th Thursday in May 1890 to supply a vacancy in said district caused by the resignation of Thomas C, Frasier a justice of the peace in said district. The court doth further order that a special election in Brentsville Magisterial District on the 4th Thursday in May 1890 to supply a vacancy in said district caused by the resignation of John A. Nicol a justice of the peace in said district & it is further ordered that a special election to be held in Gainesville Magisterial District on the 4th Thursday in May 1890 to supply a vacancy in said district by the resignation of W. A. Buckley a justice of the peace in said district.

Henderson vs Keys - on noticeThis day came the parties by their attorneys, and appearing to the court from evidence

introduced that J. W. Keys road contractor did not give the plaintiff notice to work on the road at the time specified in the notice. Therefore it is considered that the plaintiff be released from the road fine mentioned in the said notice without costs to either party.

Porter vs J. W. Keys - noticeThis day came the parties by their attorneys, and appearing to the court from

evidence introduced that J. W. Keys road contractor did not give the plaintiff notice to work on the road at the time specified in the notice. Therefore it is considered that the plaintiff be released from the road fine mentioned in the said notice without costs to either party.

Order that the court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clockWm. E. Lipscomb

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At a County Court continued and held for Prince William Countyon Tuesday the 6th day of May 1890

Present Hon. W. E. Lipscomb, judge of said court. The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

Bar - room Licenses is this day granted to L. Ledman, S. T. Cornwell and Jas. B. Reid, upon their application to sell by the drink, not to be taken away from the place of delivery, but to be drank where sold, wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, on fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, from the period beginning the 1st day of May 1890 and ending on the 30th day of April 1891, the court being fully satisfied upon hearing the evidence, that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of Five Hundred Dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

Retail Liquor Licenses is this day granted to S. T. Cornwell and J. B. Reid, upon their application to sell by retail only in quanties up to five gallons at any one time to any one individual wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, in fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, which shall not be drank at the place where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or demijohns, or other vessels to be removed therefrom, from the period beginning on the 1st day of May 1890 and ending on the 30th day of April 1891, the court being fully satisfied that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of Five Hundred Dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

Commonwealth vs Whitmer - Misdemeanor.Dismissed by order of Commonwealths Attorney

Ordered that the Treasurer pay A. W. Sinclair, Five Dollars for services in defending (blank space) Johnson charged with a Felony.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay Jas J. Davies, Five Dollars for services in defending (blank space) Johnson charged with a Felony.

Commonwealth vs Jewell - MisdemeanorThe prisoner was led to the bar of the court, in custody of the sheriff of this county and

being arraigned, pleaded “not guilty” and thereupon came a jury to wit., M. L. May Jno R. Hottell Jos S. HottellThos. J. Smith R. A. Keys Samuel HooffR. A. Cooper C. W. Briggs Jno M. RoseberrySamuel Flory C. H. Bieber L. .P. Maphis who were sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence, and arguments of counsel, returned, a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the prisoner guilty, and fix his penalty at three months in the county jail, thereupon, the prisoner was remanded to jail.

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E. E. Meredith attorney for the Commonwealth presented to the Court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $30 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Walker vs Goodwin - removal from Justice PeaceThis day came the parties by their attorneys and the Deft: pleaded nil debit. to which the Plaintiff replied generally, and thereupon came a jury to wit: --M. L. May J. R. Hottell Jas S. HottellThos. J. Smith R. A. Keys Samuel HooffR. A. Cooper C. W. Briggs John Y. RoseberrySamuel Flory C. H. Beiber L. P. Maphis who being sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence, and arguments of counsel, returned, a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the issue joined for the plaintiff and find for him the sum of $56.48 with interest from 1st day of Sept. 1885, till paid and his costs, by him in this behalf expended.

Fanny Cole & others, Guardianship account was presented to the court and ordered to lie for exceptions.

The Appraisement List of the personal property of Jno. W. Chapman decd: was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

The Sale List of the personal property of Jno W. Chapman decd. was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

The Estate Account of Jas. K. Pearson, having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

J. T. J. Davis vs W. W. Kincheloeon Notice to Quash Executions

This day came the parties by their Attorneys, and the defendant by counsel moved the court to Quash the said notice; and the court being of opinion that the executions are insufficiently described in the said notice, it is ordered that the said notice be quashed and that the defendant recover against the plaintiff his costs by him in his behalf expended.

Mitchell & Others Application to Open RoadThe court doth establish the said road according to report of Commission filed in said

application and the same is ordered to be certified to board of Supervisors at their next meeting.

Ordered that the court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.signed - William E. Lipscomb

At a County Court continued and held for Prince William Countyon Wednesday the 7th day of May 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of the said court. the minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

Jno A. Marshall vs Commonwealth of Virginia - on petitioncontinued until next term

Commonwealth vs Robinson - On Indictmentcontinued until next term

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At a County Court continued and held for Prince William County on Fridaythe 9th day of May 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of the said Court.In the matter of Blandsford Bridge Road

This day came Benoni Arnold, and the attorney for the Commonwealth and the report of commission dated the 24th day of April 1890, was this day returned and exceptions were filed to the same by said Arnold and the said Arnold and the attorney for the Commonwealth agreeing to submit the matter upon the said report and exceptions filed thereto and the evidence adduced at April term 1890. And the Court being of opinion that $70 the damages allowed by the said report to the said Arnold is reasonable compensation to him. It is therefore considered by the court that the said exceptions be overruled, and that the said report be and the same is hereby confined. And the court being of the further opinion that $12.00 the amount of damages allowed to Luther Sullivan and $8.00 the amount of damages allowed Benjamin Johnson is reasonable compensation to them. It is ordered that the said road leading to the new bridge across Occoquan Run on either side of the said run, be and the same is hereby established, according to the report this day filed, and the report dated the 3rd day of February 1890. And it appearing that the expenditures necessary to pay said damages, and to open the said road, will amount to $170 it is ordered the same be certified to the Board of Supervisors.

At a County Court continued and held for Prince William Countyon Friday the 9th day of May 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of the said Court.In the matter of Blandsford Bridge Road

The Board of Supervisors having agreed with the court in the expenditure necessary for opening said road, It is ordered that the said road be opened, on either side of Occoquan Run at the new bridge according to reports dated the 7th day of May 1890 and 30 day of April 1890, And that Benoni Arnold, be allowed the sum of $70 the damages assessed by the Commission, and that he be allowed the further sum of $11.76 on account of expenses incurred by him, and that Luther Sullivan be allowed the sum of $12.00 and that Benjamin be allowed the sum of $8.00 the damages allowed them by report dated the 3rd day of February 1890 and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to Benoni Arnold, Luther Sullivan and Benjamin Johnson the sum allowed them. And it is further ordered that Thomas P. Hixson be appointed a commissioner to have the road opened on the north side of said run, and that he advertise for proposals for ten days. And it is further ordered that Jno R. Tillett be appointed a commissioner to have the road opened on the south side of the said run, with authority to employ a sufficient number of hands to have the work done in a proper manner and that he report to the court.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. C. Colvin, the sum of two dollars for services as commissioner in the matter of Blandsford Bridge.

W. B. Downs, Constable of Prince William County, presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $17.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, & ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to G. G. Galleher, three dollars for services as commissioner in the matter of Blandsford Bridge Road.

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Mitchell & Others Application to Open RoadThe Board of Supervisors having agreed with the court in the expenditure

necessary for opening said road, It is ordered that the said road be opened, on either side of Occoquan Run at the new bridge according to reports and that the Treasurer pay to Isaac Dick $15 and to Geo. Johnson the sum of $64 the damages assessed according to the report of commission filed at the March term 1890, and that F. A. Cockrell be appointed Commissioner to open the said road according to said report, at the lowest bidder and report to the court.

Alexander’s Application to Open RoadThe report of commissioners in this application having been filed it is ordered that the

proprietors of the land through which said road passes be summoned to the next term of the court.

Baber vs SuthardThis day came the parties by their attorneys, and neither party requiring a jury submitted

all matters in dispute to the judgment of the court and the evidence and arguments of counsel being fully heard. it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the cow and calf in the warrant, mentioned of the value of $30.00. And that the plaintiff recover against the defendant his cost, and it is ordered that the clerk of this court deliver to the defendant $5.00 deposited with him and that D. C. Norman const. return to the deft. $7 the balance of the purchase of the said cow sold by the said constable.

At a County Court held for Prince William County on Mondaythe 2nd day of June A.D. 1890

Present Hon, Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said CouryA List of all Deeds and other writings, admitted to record during the last May term 1890,

and in the clerks office of Prince William County, since that time, was laid before the Court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows; to wit; -------

G. W. Tansill & wife to Rufus Davis, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

E. D. Austin to O. H. Evans, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

John Green & wife to B. F. Hughes, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

W. R. Selecman & wife to G. W. Tansill, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

John T. Woodyard to F. D. Milstead, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

John C. Weedon to A. L. McInteer, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 7th 1890 and admitted to record.

John M. Johnson commissioner to Edward C. Turner, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 8th 1890 and admitted to record.

J. D. McPherson & wife to John Green, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 9th 1890 and admitted to record.

E. Nelson clerk to M. J. Keys, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 9th 1890 and admitted to record.

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Potomac Land & Imp. Co. to J. B. Reid, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 9th 1890 and admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith commissioner to J. B. Reid, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 9th 1890 and admitted to record.

John E. Grady vs Jos. B. Smith, Lis Penders was received May 12th 1890 and admitted to record.

J. H. Cofrode & wife to Margaret M. Opp, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 12th 1890 and admitted to record.

John B. Moore to Thos J. Moore, Deed of Trust conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 12th 1890 and acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

Orville Comstock & wife to James E. Nelson, Deed of Trust ( benifit of E. Nelson exor. of Jno. W. Chapman decd) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 12th 1890 and acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

Cornelius Adams & wife to Phillip Nailor, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 13th 1890 and admitted to record.

M. A. Ish wife & etc. to Jno. T. Patterson, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 14th 1890 and admitted to record.

John T. Patterson & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust (benifit of L. F. Detrick) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 21st 1890 and admitted to record.

R. M. Ruffner & wife to Wm. H. Breeden, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 14th 1890 and admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol trustee to Daniel G. Bertolet, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 15th 1890 and admitted to record.

B. F. Williams & wife to Henry C. McInteer, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 12th 1890 and admitted to record.

C. F. Bailey & wife to Henry A. Harris, Agreement was received May 22nd 1890, acknowledged by Henry R. Harris, with certificate annexed as to all others, and was admitted to record.

Meredith & Thornton trustees to Davis, J. T. J. Deed conveying real estate was received May 22 1890 and acknowledged by Grantors & admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith commissioner & etc. to Robert Portner, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 24th 1890 and admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith to E. V. Weir etals, Deed of Release conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 26th 1890 and admitted to record.

E. M. Weir & etc to Larner & Thornton, Deed of Trust, (benifit of National Life & Maturity Association) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 26th 1890 and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith Special Commissioner to Sophia Davis, Deed conveying real estate was received May 27th 1890 and acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol, special commissioner to Ordelia Davis & others, Deed conveying real estate was received May 27th 1890 and acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

Eva N. McInteer to Louis F. Detrick, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received May 27th 1890 and admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol trustee to H. F. Lynn, Deed conveying real estate was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

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J. A. Plumbley & wife to Virginia Duty & etc. Deed conveying real estate was presented to the court,with a certificate annexed and ordered to be recorded.

C. H. Snow to N. S. Snow, Bill of Sale, conveying personal property was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

G. W. Smalwood & wife to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of G. A. Hulfish) conveying personal property, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

I. K. Stuart & others to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of G. A. Hulfish) conveying personal property, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

J. P. Baldwin & wife to John R. Tillett, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

The true last Will and Testament of Jane Cole decd, was this day produced to the Court, for probate, and the signature thereto fully proven by the oaths of Jno. S. Keys & T. I. Sullivan, subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. And on motion of J. L. Cole the executor therein named,who made oath & entered into bond in the penalty of $1100 conditioned according to law, (no security being required) which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said J. L. Cole or obtaining a probate to the said will in due form.

Ordered that J. L. Keys, B.W. Storke & H. H. Lynn, inventory and appraise the personal property of Jane Cole decd, after being sworn for that purpose, & return the same from under their hands to the Commissioner of Accounts of this Court.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay O. H. Evans, Two Dollars for services as commissioner in Primms application to open road.

Ordered that he Treasurer pay Cyrus Warring, Two Dollars for services as commissioner in Mitchells application to open road.

Bar - room Licenses is this day granted to A. Flaherty & Company, upon their application to sell by the drink, not to be taken away from the place of delivery, but to be drank where sold, wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, on fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, for the period beginning the 2nd day of June 1890 and ending on the 30th day of April 1891, the court being fully satisfied upon hearing the evidence, that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of Five Hundred Dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

Retail Liquor Licenses is this day granted to A. Flaherty & Company, L. Ledman, W. F. Mills upon their application to sell by retail only in quanties up to five gallons at any one time to any one individual wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, in fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, which shall not be drank at the place where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or demijohns, or other vessels to be removed therefrom, from the period beginning on the 2nd day of June 1890 and ending on the 30th day of April 1891, the court being fully satisfied that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of

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Virginia in the penalty of Five Hundred Dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

Randolph Tyler to Mary A. Jordan, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Ordered that the Court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clocksigned, Wm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court continued and held for Prince William Countyon Tuesday the 3rd day of June 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said CourtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed

In the matter of Stone Bridge across Bull Run. The Commissioners this day filed their report showing that David Muddiman had offered to complete the work proposed to be done according to specifications for the sum of $297 which bid the court doth accept, and it is ordered that the commission appointed by this court, acting with the commission appointed by the county court of Fairfax county, enter into contract with the said David Muddiman for the repairs on the said bridge as proposed, and take from the said Muddiman a bond in the penalty of $600 with approved security, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties as contractor, provided that the county court of the said county of Fairfax shall accept the said bib, and the said commission shall return the said bond and contract to this court, and it is further ordered that B. L. Pridmore be appointed a commissioner to superintend the work on the part of this county, the said Pridmore to act in conjunction with the commission to be appointed by the county court of the said county of Fairfax and the clerk of this court is hereby directed to forward a copy of this order to the clerk of the said county court.

John S. Tyler, jailor, presented to the court, an account against the commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $23.75 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for Payment.

G. C. Round, who has been appointed a Notary Public for this County, this day made oath and together with E. E. Meredith his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 which bond is ordered to be recorded.

Jas. M. Barbee assessor of land in District No. 2 in this county presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $314, which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Bradley Fertilizer Company vs D. C. Norman - noticeOrdered that court be adjourned until the 1st day of next term.

Wm. E. Lipscomb

Prince William County to Wit. John C. Colvin is this appointed by Mr. Wm. E. Lipscomb Judge of County Court of the said County, Supervisor of Brentsville District: in the said county in the room of Peter T. Weedon & Thor---- he took the several oaths required by law & executed a bond in the penalty of $500 with Edwin Nelson his surety who justifies as to his sufficiency condition as the law directs. The clerk of County Court is hereby directed to spread this order book as a vacation order to record the bond in the proper record book. Given under my hand as judge of the said court this 17th day of June 1890

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At a County Court held for Prince William County on Monday the 7th day of July A.D. 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, judge of said Court.

A list of all Deeds and other writings, admitted to record during the last June term, and in the Clerks Office of said County, since that time, was laid before the court, read to it, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows to wit. ----------------

C. E. Nicol trustee to H. F. Lynn, Deed conveying real estate, presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

J. A. Plumley & wife to V. Duty & etc., Deed conveying real estate, presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

C. H. Snow to N. L. Snow, Bill of Sale, conveying personal property, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

G. W. Smallwood & wife to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust, (benifit of G. A. Hulfish) conveying personal property, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

I. K. Stuart & etc. to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of G. A. Hulfish) conveying real estate, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

J. P. Baldwin & wife to John R. Tillett, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

Same to Same, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Randolph Tyler to M. A. Jordan & sons, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Geo. E. Williams & wife to Jeremiah Davis, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received June 4, 1890, and admitted to record.

Same & wife to Henry H. Davis, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received June 4, 1890, and admitted to record.

John W. Williams & wife to Tomyns E. H. Dickens, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received June 5, 1890, and admitted to record.

A. B. Fetzer & wife to J. J. Davis, Deed of Trust benifit of T. E. H. Dickens, conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received June 7, 1890, and admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith trustee to R. P. Ludwig, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, was received June 7, 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

R. P. Ludwig & etc. to Larner & Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of the National Life Maturity Insurance Company) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received June 7, 1890 & admitted to record.

C. A. S. Hopkins to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust (benifit of Eva N. McInteer) conveying real estate, was received June 10th, 1890 & acknowledged by Grantor & admitted to record.

Wm. E. Lipscomb commissioner to D. W. Dulany, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received June 12th, 1890, and admitted to record.

G. C. Round trustee to Eva N. McInteer & etc., Deed of Release conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received June 13th, 1890, and admitted to record.

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G. W. Hunter trustee to Thos. C. Frasher, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received June 13th, 1890, and admitted to record.

J. R. Henderson & wife to Louis F. Detrick, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received June 13th, 1890, and admitted to record.

Same to Same, Lease of Real Estate was received June 14th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor & admitted to record.

J. C. Colvin & etc. to Commonwealth of Virginia, Bond was received June 17th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor & admitted to record.

R. T. Cross to A. W. Sinclair, Deed of Trust (benifit of C. E. Nicol) conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received June 19th, 1890, and admitted to record.

Potomac Mining & Reduction Company to R. W. Moore, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received June 19th, 1890, and admitted to record.

R. W. Moore special commissioner to The Potomac Mining & Reduction Company, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received June 23rd, 1890, and admitted to record.

Daniel Baker, wife & etc. to Potomac Mining and Reduction Company, Deed conveying real estate was received June 23rd 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Jos. B. Reid & wife to Potomac Mining and Reduction Company, Deed conveying real estate was received June 23rd 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Potomac Mining and Reduction Company to White and Janney, Deed of Trust (benifit of Daniel Baker & etc.) conveying real estate was received June 23rd 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Potomac Mining and Reduction Company to Meredith & Janney, Deed of Trust (benifit of Jos. B. Reid) conveying real estate was received June 23rd 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

John Thomas & wife to L. F. Detrick, Deed conveying real estate was received June 24th 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

L. M. Petty to E. Nelson, Deed of Trust (benifit of W. W. Kincheloe) conveying real estate was received June 27th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor & was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith commissioner to Edith L. Lipscomb, Deed conveying real estate was received June 30th 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Thos. G. Stone & wife to Mary E. Flemming, Deed conveying real estate was received July 1st 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

E. Hunton Jr., trustee to Thomas G. Stone, Deed conveying real estate was received July 1st 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Jno M. Bowman to E. E. Meredith, Deed of Trust (benifit of J. B. T. Thornton) conveying real estate was received July 3rd 1890, acknowledged by Grantor & was admitted to record.

David R. Meade & wife to William R. Shied, Deed conveying real estate was received July 4th 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

G. R. Atkinson wife & etc to Potomac Mining & Production Company Agreement to lease real estate was received July 5th 1890, with certificate annexed, was admitted to record.

Potomac Mining & Reduction Company to Barrow Land Company, Deed conveying real estate was received July 4th 1890, with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Peyton Calvert & wife to James Hedges, Deed conveying real estate was received, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

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J. T. Leachman & wife to F. M. Stokes, Deed conveying real estate was received, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

E. J. Vermillion to George T. Vermillion, Deed conveying real estate was received, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

George T. Vermillion to C. S. Stone, Deed of Trust (benifit of E. J. Vermillion) conveying real estate was received, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Jno. C. Weedon to Jas E. Nelson, Power of Attorney, was presented to the court with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

H. H. Russell, sheriff, admn. & etc. to Joel Caruthers, Deed conveying real estate was received, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

F. J. Cannon & wife to John R. Tillett, Deed conveying real estate was received, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

A plat & survey of a tract of land charged to Nancy Carney & sold for delinquent taxes to Geo. A. Jones, was presented to the court, & ordered to be recorded.

Special Grand JuryH. F. Lynn, foreman, A. B. Edwards, H. A. Keys, Mark Thomas, W. B. Glascock, & L.

A. Weeks were sworn a special Grand Jury, in and for the body of this county, and having received their charge withdrew, and after some time returned into court, and presented an indictment against Allie Coleman, for a felony, “a true bill” an indictment against Max Lansburg for a misdemeanor “not a true bill” and the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present were discharged.

Last Will and TestamentThe true last Will and Testament of Peter T. Weedon decd was this day presented to the

Court, for probate, and the signature thereto fully proven by the oaths of J. B. T. Thornton and Edwin Nelson subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be certified. And on motion of Louisa M. Weedon the Executrix therein named, and together with H. H. Weedon, Nettie F. Weedon, John C. Weedon and E. Nelson her surety, who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of $1400 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Weedon for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.

It is ordered that Jas. s. Hough, Mark Thomas and Jno A. Brawner after being sworn for that purpose, do inventory and appraise the personal property of Peter T. Weedon decd and return the same from under their hands to the Commissioner of Accounts of this Court.

Commonwealth vs Cateman - FelonyThe prisoner was led to the bar of this court in custody of the sheriff of this county, and

pleaded not guilty, to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally, and thereupon came a jury to wit: --L. E. Jones Mark Florence C. W. BriggD. P. Bell Wm. B. Jewell Jno. H. WillcoxenLuther Sullivan Benoni Arnold Perry AbelJno L. Keys G. G. Galleher J. M. Barbeewho being elected, tried and sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence, and arguments of counsel, returned, a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the prisoner guilty, and ascertain the term of his imprisonment in the County jail at twenty four hours.

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In the matter of Blandsford Bridge Road on the South sideThe report of commissioners this day returned, and is ordered to be filed, And it is

ordered that the Treasurer pay to Jno. R. Tillett, the sum of one hundred and thirty one dollars & fifty cents in full of the amount expended by him in putting the said road in order.

On motion of Lloyd Brooks, who is confined in the jail of this county, under a cofias profine and it appearing that the attorney for the Commonwealth has had legal notice of this application and for reasons appearing to the court it is ordered that the said Brooks be discharged from the said jail.

On motion of Wm. B. Robinson it is ordered that Basil S. Robinson be summoned to appear here on the first day of next term to show cause if any he can why his liquor licenses should not be revoked.

Mitchells Application to Open RoadThe report of Commissioner Cockrell is this day returned, and ordered to be filed, and the

bid of Jno. F. Gulick being herewith accepted, the said commission is ordered to enter into contract with said Gulick often having his bond, with security as required by law.

Last Will and Testament of William SimmsThe last will and testament of William Simms decd, was this day presented to the Court,

and the signature thereto and the council fully proven by H. A. Keys and T. I. Sullivan, Cushing subscribing witnesses thereto, and was ordered to be recorded, and on motion of M. C. Simms the Executor therein named,(no security being required) acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of $100 conditioned accordingly to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Simms for obtaining probat of said will in due form.

Jno. C. Colvin, Supervisor of the Brentsville District this day reported that the Bridge on the Brentsville & Nokesville Road, on Mrs. Young’s land is unsafe and that the probable cost of rebuilding said bridge, will be $20. it is ordered that the said Supervisor have the said bridge repaired or rebuilt if necessary at a cost not exceeding $20 and that said bridge in width be reduced to less than 10 feet, and the said Colvin also reported that the bridge on the same road near Mrs. Snow’s is unsafe, it is also ordered that he have that bridge repaired or rebuilt if necessary at a cost not exceeding $5 and that the width of said bridge be reduced to 6 feet.

Johnson’s Application to Open RoadIt is ordered that Thos. P. Hixson be appointed, a commissioner to have the road as

proposed leading from Centreville Road to the intersection with new road, put in good traveling order at a cost of not exceeding $10 and report to the next term.

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 8th of July 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. F. Wheat the sum of Two dollars for services as Commissioner in viewing a road in Dumfries District.

In the matter of Cabbin Branch BridgeThe report of Commissioners was this day returned, and ordered to be filed, and it

appearing that the proposed change in the road is impracticable, it is ordered that J. F. Liming

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ascertain and report the cost of the bridge across the said Cabbin Branch, using the present abutments, that is the cost of a bridge of the same character as the present bridge.

It is ordered that George Ritenour be paid the sum of one dollar by the Treasurer for services as Commissioner in Primms application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. P. Manuel the sum of $4.40 the sum for fixing bridge in Bear’s Woods.

It is ordered that the Treasurer pay G. A. Simpson be paid the sum of two dollars for services as Commissioner in Ewell’s application to open road.

E. E. Meredith, attorney for the Commonwealth presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $10 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

John S. Tyler, Jailor, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $32.25 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

John S. Tyler, Jailor, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth (for a lunatic) amounting to $13.75 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment. And it being proven to the satisfaction of the court, that immediately after the commitment of said lunatic, application was made to the asylum at Petersburg for admission, but was refused for want of room.

The Court doth appoint H. H. Lynn, a Justice of the Peace, in the room of said Lynn who had previously resigned, and there upon the said Lynn qualified as Justice of the Peace by taking the oath prescribed by law.

R. H. Hooe, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $314 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

The guardianship account of Fanny Cole & etc. having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed thereto, the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

At a County Court held for Prince William Countyon Monday the 4th day of August 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said court

A list of all Deeds and other writings admitted to record during the last July term 1890 and in the clerks office of Prince William County __ that time was laid before the court read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows to wit:

D. C. Alexander & wife to Joseph Allison, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Peyton Calvert & wife to James Hedges, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

J. T. Leachman & wife to F. M. Stokes, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

E. J. Vermillion to G. T. Vermillion, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

G. T. Vermillion to C. S. Stone, Dead of Trust, (benifit of E. J. Vermillion) Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

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Jas C. Weedon to Jas. E. Nelson, Power of Attorney, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

H. H. Russell, sheriff, administrator & etc. to Joel Caruthers, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

F. J. Cannon wife & etc. to Jno. R. Tillett, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Barry & Green trustees to Alexandria & Fredericksburg Railroad Company, Deed of Release conveying personal property & etc was received July 8th 1890, with certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

Washington Southern Railway Company to Safe Deposit & Trust Company, Deed of Trust, conveying personal property & etc. was received July 8th 1890, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

W. W. Thornton to Thos. H. Lion, Deed conveying personal property was received July 15th 1890, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

G. C. Round & wife to W. W. Thornton, Deed conveying personal property was received July 15th 1890, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

W. W. Thornton to Charles E. Nicol, Deed of Trust,(benifit of T. H. Lion Deed conveying real estate, was received July 15, 1890 and was admitted to record.

Jeremiah Stower & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust (benifit of Thomas H. Lion) conveying real estate, was received July 15, 1890 and was admitted to record.

H. C. Elrick & wife to M. A. Endres,Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was received July 15, 1890 and was admitted to record.

A. F. Williams & wife to J. H. Maddox, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was received July 22, 1890 and was admitted to record.

Meredith & Thornton, trustees to J. B. Reid, Isabella Woodyard, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was received July 22, 1890 and was admitted to record.

Isabella Woodyard & etc. to David Foulks, Deed conveying real estate, was received July 22, 1890 and acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.

Harriet Snow and Edward Tredick, Deed of Partition, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was received July 24, 1890 and was admitted to record.

C. F. Whitmer & Bro. to J. G. Bodine, Deed of Trust,(benifit of Aultman Taylor) Deed conveying personal property, was received July 26, 1890, with certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

T. C. Robinson to J. T. Utterback, Deed conveying real estate, was received July 29, 1890, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

D. M. Cornwell & wife to R. M. Johnson & T. D. Keleher, Deed of Trust,(benifit of Mary E. Cochran) conveying real estate, was received July 31st, 1890, with certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

E. Nelson, Clerk, to Mary Carter, Deed conveying real estate, was received July 31, 1890, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Eppa Hunton Jr. to E. E. Florence, Deed conveying real estate, was received July 31, 1890, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

W. H. Ellis & Nathaniel House to Louis N. Robinson, Deed conveying real estate, was received July 31, 1890, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

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C. E. Nicol commissioner to Thos. Bridwell, Deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was admitted to record.

F. E. Saffer to R. S. Clark, Deed of Trust (benifit of the O. S. Kelly Co. conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Chas Forsythe & wife to Jas Gossum, Deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Samuel M. Haislip & wife to Benjamin F. Manuel,Deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Grand JuryJ. H. Reid - foreman J. S. Breeden G. W. GoodwinT. P. Putnam R. A. Abel T. W. BuckleyJ. A. Bowling I. K. ____ B. H. Jordanwere sworn a regular Grand Jury in & for the body of this county, and having received their charge withdrew and after some time returned into Court, and presented an Indictment against Jas W. Bell, for a Misdemeanor “not a true bill”,and the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present, were discharged.

On the motion of Sarah Beavers who made oath and together with R. M. Davis & J. H. Rennoe her sureties who justified as to this sufficiency entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $400 conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Sarah Beavers for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of William Beavers decd in due form.

Ordered that R. M. Davis, S. R. Lowe & Homer Beavers after being sworn for that purpose apprise the personal property of William Beavers decd and return the same to the Commissioner of Accounts of this court.

W. B. Robinson vs B. S. Robinson - On NoticeDismissed at cost of Plaintiff

Johnson & etc. Application to Open RoadReport of Commissioners & Treasurer is ordered to pay, Ben. Johnson $7.00 in full of

damages for land and it is further ordered that the said road be established according to the report of commissioners.B. M. Bridwell’s application to erect gate on Pub. Road - continued

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. R. Sullivan the sum of one dollar for services as commissioner in an application to open road in Coles District.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to S. R. Lowe the sum of one dollar for services as commissioner in Cole & etc. application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to W. B. Lynn Four dollar and fifty cents for services in surveying a road in Coles District by order of Commissioners.

The Court certifies that R. H. Hooe who was appointed assessor of lands in District No. #1 in this County, with the assent of the Court, made choice of Westwood Hutchinson was qualified as such by taking the several oaths required by law, and that the said qualification was not entered on the minute book of this court.

The Court certifies that James M. Barbee who was appointed assessor of lands in District No. #2 in this County, with the assent of the Court, made choice of James R. Davis as assistant and that said Davis was qualified as such by taking the several oaths required by law, and that the said qualification was not entered on the minute book of this court.

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On motion of Thos. W. Tansill and together with B. W. Storke and L. M. Storke his surites who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $75 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Thos. W. Tansill for obtaining letters of Administration upon the estate of Anna L. Tansill deceased.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Saml. Flickinger the sum of twenty five dollars in full of contract for building two bridges on Brentsville and Nokesville road.

W. F. Rennoe is this day released from road duty on account of age and bodily infirmity also that he be released from Capitation Tax, on same account.

Coles Appl. to Open Road

Report of Commission this day filed, and it is ordered that the proprietors of the land through which said road passes be summoned to the 1st day of next term to show cause why the said road should not be opened as proposed.

Summerfield Herndon who has been appointed Surveyor of Roads in Horton’s voting precinct in Coles Magisterial District, this day entered into bond with R. M. Davis his surety in the penalty of eighty dollars, conditioned for the performance of said duty for the term of one year from this date.

Beavers Appl. to Open RoadReport of Commission, this day filed and the court, arguing to the expenditure necessary

and the opening of the said road, according to said report, doth order that the same be referred to the Supervisors at their next meeting.

The court doth appoint J. E. Herrell, a Justice of the Peace in Gainesville Magisterial District in the room of W. A. Buckley who has resigned, thereupon the said Herrell quantified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

At a County Court continued and held for Prince William County on Tuesday the 5th day of August, 1890

Present Hon. W. E. Lipscomb Judge of said Court.The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of delinquents in the real estate in this county, delinquent for the non payment of taxes due thereon for the year, 1889, in the district of Geo. F. Manuel, Commissioner of the Revenue for 1st district in this county, with the oath of the Treasurer at the foot thereof thereto subscribed, and accompanied by the written opinion of the Commissioner of the Revenue as aforesaid touching the propriety of said list and each case therein contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the Board of Supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of delinquents in the real estate in this county, delinquent for the non payment of taxes due thereon for the year, 1889, in the district of R. M. Davis Commissioner of the Revenue for 2nd district in this county, with the oath of the Treasurer at the foot thereof thereto subscribed, and accompanied by the written opinion of the Commissioner of the Revenue as aforesaid touching the propriety of said list and each case therein contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the Board

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of Supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of insolvents in the Capitation and property taxes for the year 1889, in the district of Geo. F. Manuel, Commissioner of the Revenue for 1st district in this county, with the oath of the Treasurer at the foot thereof thereto subscribed, and accompanied by the written opinion of the Commissioner of the Revenue as aforesaid touching the propriety of said list and each case therein contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the Board of Supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of insolvents in the Capitation and property taxes for the year 1889, in the district of R. M. Davis, Commissioner of the Revenue for 2nd district in this county, with the oath of the Treasurer at the foot thereof thereto subscribed, and accompanied by the written opinion of the Commissioner of the Revenue as aforesaid touching the propriety of said list and each case therein contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the Board of Supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of Improper Assessments of Lands in the district of G. F. Manuel, Commissioner of the Revenue for 1st district in this county, for the year 1889,with the oath of the Treasurer at the foot thereof thereto subscribed, and accompanied by the written opinion of the Commissioner of the Revenue as aforesaid touching the propriety of said list and each case therein contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the Board of Supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of Improper Assessments of Lands in the district of R. M. Davis, Commissioner of the Revenue for 2nd district in this county, for the year 1889,with the oath of the Treasurer at the foot thereof thereto subscribed, and accompanied by the written opinion of the Commissioner of the Revenue as aforesaid touching the propriety of said list and each case therein contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the Board of Supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts by the clerk of this court.

C. N. Armstrong, Constable (Fauquier County) presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $5 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Jno. S. Tyler, Jailor, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $22.40 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

The Estate Account of Alice R. Jones decd, was presented to the court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

On the motion of A. J. Redmon and together with Richard Stokes his security who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of 4300, conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the

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said A. J. Redmon for obtaining letters of Administration upon the estate of Hampton Gaskins decd, in due form.

Ordered that A. H. Compton,Wm. Cather and J. T. Leachman after being sworn for that purpose appraise the personal property of Hampton Gaskins decd, and return the same to the Commissioner of Accounts of this Court.

Ordered that the Commissioner of the Revenue and the Treasurer of this County be summoned to appear at next term of this court to give information as to purging the list of delinquent lands sold in this county since 1865 and purchased by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Thos. P. Hixson presented to the court an acct. vs county amounting to $6 having been sworn, was ordered to be paid by County Treasurer.

At a County Court held for Prince William County, on Monday the 1st day of September 1890.

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.

A list of all Deeds and other writings admitted to record during the last August term 1890, and in the clerks Office, of Prince William County, since that time, was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows, to wit:

C. E. Nicol, Commissioner to Thos. Bridwell, Deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

F. E. Saffer to R. S. Clark, Deed of Trust (benifit of the B. S. Kelly Co.) conveying personal property, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, & ordered to be recorded.

Chas. Forsythe & wife to Jas. A. Gossum, Deed conveying real estate,with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

S. M. Haislip & wife to Benjamin F. Manuel, Deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Thomas Fletcher & wife to Isaiah Keys, Deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received August 5, 1890 and was admitted to record.

George W. Posey & wife to George W. Tansill, Deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received August 5, 1890 and was admitted to record.

M. J. Bushong & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust, (benifit of Eva N. McInteer) conveying real estate,was received August 11, 1890, acknowledged by Grantor and was admitted to record.

S. Herndon & wife to New Hope Farmers Alliance, Deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received August 14th 1890 and was admitted to record.

Chas f. Keyser & wife to Wm. E. Lipscomb, Deed of Trust (benifit of W. B. Wood trustee)conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 15th 1890, & admitted to record.

A. J. Hockman & wife to W. W. Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of Sarah Keys)conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 18th 1890, & admitted to record.

W. R. May & wife to W. W. Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of Sarah Keys) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 18th 1890, & admitted to record.

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Jos. T. Baker & wife to W. W. Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of R. W. Merchant) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 18th 1890, & admitted to record.

Wm. R. E. Cross 7 wife, R. T. Cross & wife, and Jno. P. Cross, Deed of Partition conveying real estate, was received August 19th 1890, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jeremiah Stower & wife to J. J. Davis,, Deed of Trust (benifit of F. J. Cannon)conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 20th 1890, & admitted to record.

Sarah M. Delaplane to Jas. T. Utterback, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 22nd 1890, & admitted to record.

J. M. Stegir & wife to E. J. Moltby, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 23rd 1890, & admitted to record.

E. J. Moltby & wife to J. M. Stegir, Deed of Trust conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 23rd 1890, & admitted to record.

Francis Hufty to J. M. Johnson & H. F. Lynn, Deed of Trust, (benifit of R. T. Cross) conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received August 21st 1890, & admitted to record.

W. W. Thornton to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust )benifit of L. E. Merchant) conveying real estate was received August 21st 1890, acknowledged by Grantor and was admitted to record.

A. W. Sinclair to R. T. Cross, Deed of Release conveying real estate, was received August 27th 1890, with certificate annexed, & was admitted to record.

R. T. Cross & wife to Francis Hufty, Deed conveying real estate, was received August 27th 1890, with certificate annexed, & was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith to Jno. Cross, Deed of Release conveying real estate, was received August 27th 1890, with certificate annexed, & was admitted to record.

Richard W. Jacobs & wife to J. B. T. Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of E. Nelson) conveying real estate, was received August 27th 1890, with certificate annexed, & was admitted to record.

J. J. Davis to J. B. T. Thornton, Bill of Sale conveying personal property was received August 29th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor and was admitted to record.

TesteE. Nelson - clerk

Henry F. Lynn, Exr. of John Cross to R. T. Cross deed of release conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith spl. comm. to Jas R. Sullivan, deed conveying real estate was received August 29th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor and ordered to be recorded.

W. T. Monroe & others to Susan M. Monroe, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

W. B. Downs this day resigned his office as Constable in Gainesville District in this County.

The last will and testament of John W. Davis was produced to the court for probate and the signature thereto partly proven by the oath of A. F. Dunn, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be certified,

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Ordered that J. F. Wheat be and is hereby appointed in the room of Limming to contract for the erection of a new bridge over Cabbin Branch.

Beavers & Others Application to Open RoadThe board of Supervisors having agreed with the court as to the expenditure necessary to

open the said road. It is ordered that the said road be opened according to the report of commission filed & marked “A” and that S. R. Lowe be appointed to superintend the opening of the same of the lowest bidder. And it is further ordered that the Treasurer pay to A. Kohn $25, Obed. Cornwell heirs $18 & to j. H. Rennoe $7 for damages to land taken by said road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to B. L. Pridmore $10 for services in repairing Stone Bridge.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to W. H. Leary one dollar for services as commissioner in Alexander’s application to change road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Henry Voy two dollars for services as chain carrier in Coles application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to E. T. Wright two dollars for services as chain carrier in Coles application to open road.

Wellington Vaughn & wife to Stephen H. Vaughn, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Jno. T. Baker & wife to Benj. Kerlin, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

In the Matter of Stone BridgeThe report of commissioners was this day filed and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to

Muddiman and Bro. the sum of $148.50 in full of the amount due by this county (as for contract filed) for repairs to said bridge.

Hynson & Co. vs Geo. W. Smith - On SuggestionThe plaintiff having obtained a suggestion against the defendant and the sheriff having

made return? that he had appointed the said Suggestion on money in the hand of Thos. J. Smith and summoned him as Garnishee. This day came as well the plaintiffs by their attorney as the said Thos. J. Smith, who declared he stood inchatled? to the defendant in the sum of $19 & no more -----------(a few illegible lines)Max Lansburgh, this day moved the court to reduce the assessment on a tract of land, containing 4294 acres, described as lying on the Potomac River in District No. 2 in Prince William County, which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith atty. for the Commonwealth, and it appearing to the court that notice of this application has been given to the assessor and attorney for the Commonwealth according to law, and after hearing the evidence for and against said application, doth reduce the assessment from $22 to $8 per acre.

Max Lansburgh, this day moved the court to reduce the assessment on a tract of land, containing 12 acres, described as “Wharf”, in District No. 2 in Prince William County, which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith atty. for the Commonwealth, and it appearing to the court that notice of this application has been given to the assessor and attorney for the Commonwealth according to law, and after hearing the evidence for and against said application, doth reduce the assessment from $180 to $60 per acre.

Max Lansburgh, this day moved the court to reduce the assessment on the following lots of land numbered as follows. Block 4 No. 57, Block 20 No. 57, Block 1 No. 57, Block 30 no. 49, Block 71 no. 49 described as Potomac City in District No.2 in Prince William County, which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith atty. for the Commonwealth, and it appearing to the

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court that notice of this application has been given to the assessor and attorney for the Commonwealth according to law, and after hearing the evidence for and against said application, doth increase on Block 4 no.57 from $1500 to $1600 - and on Block 20 no. 57 from $1000 to $1200 & on Block 1 no.57 from $600 to $700, & on block 30 no.49 from $400 to $500, & on block 71 no.49 from $400 to $500.

Willis A. Beavers who has been appointed Surveyor of Roads in Coles Magisterial District, in Purcell’s Voting Precinct, this day entered into bond with Henry Fairfax his surety in the penalty of Eighty Dollars, conditional for the performance of his duty from Sept. 1st 1890 to July 1891.

Ordered that Jas. R. Davis be appointed commissioner to examine and report what will be the probable cost to fill up a cave-in on Woodbridge Road and report at the earliest convenience.

Smith’s Application to Open RoadReport of Commission this day filed, and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to

Westwood Hutchinson, forty-five dollars in full of his contract for opening said road.Ordered that the Treasurer pay G. A. Simpson, Two Dollars for services as

Commissioner in Smith’s Application to Open Road.

Ordered that the court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clockWm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 2nd day of September 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

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Jas E. Griffith, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Jas E. Griffith & wife to R. M. Davis, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

The Estate Account of Alice R. Jones having been ordered to lie for exception & no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confined & ordered to be recorded.

On motion of Day Jones & Co. the Estate of Isaiah Keys is committed to the hands of Geo. W. Tansill, sheriff of this county.

In the Motion of the Bridge on Public Road leading from Occoquan to Woodbridge. Report of commission this day filed and the court agreeing to the expenditure necessary to repair said bridge, doth order that the same be certified to the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting.

William Lomax to Jas. E. Nelson power of attorney, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

The Court doth appoint Mary Barnes guardian of Carrie and Benjamin Lucas who together with William Lomax her surety, who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $100 conditioned according to law, thereupon the said Barnes qualified as Guardian aforesaid by taking the oath required by law.

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Wm. Metzger this day filed exceptions to the proceedings, and after argument the court overruling the 3rd exception doth sustain 1st 2nd 4th & 5th exception, and it is ordered that all proceedings had on this application be set aside since the filing of the same, and that Mark Thomas, J. P. Manuel, Jno A. Brawner, Samuel R. Lowe, & Thomas I. Sullivan be appointed viewers to go upon the land over which the proposed road passes, and report the convenience, and inconvenience, that will result as well to individuals as to the public, and especially whether any yard, garden, or orchard, on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed, and the probable cost of the same including the damages to the land owners & report at the next term of the court.

Ordered that the court be adjourned until the first day of the next termWm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 2nd day of September 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.

A List of all Deeds and other writings admitted to record during the last September term, and in the clerks office of Prince William County, since that time was laid before the court, read to it, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows to wit.

Henry F. Lynn Exor. of Jno. Cross to R. T. Cross, Deed of Release conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed and was ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith special commissioner to Jas. R. Sullivan, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor, and ordered to be recorded.

W. T. Monroe & others to Susan M. Monroe, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor, and ordered to be recorded.

W. V. Mason to H. R. Bragg, Deed of Release conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed and was ordered to be recorded.

Wellington Vaughn & wife to S. H. Vaughn, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed,and ordered to be recorded.

Jno. T. Baker & wife to Benjamin Kerlin, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed,and ordered to be recorded.

Chas.Dunn to Jas. E. Griffith, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed,and ordered to be recorded.

Jas. E. Griffith & wife to R. M. Davis, Deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed,and ordered to be recorded.

Wm. Lomax to Jas. E. Nelson, power of attorney, was presented to the court with a certificate annexed and was ordered to be recorded.

F. Ella Dane & etc. to D. C. Alexander, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received in office, Sept. 2nd 1890, and was admitted to record.

D. C. Alexander & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust (benifit of Thos. H. Lion) Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received in office, Sept. 2nd 1890, and was admitted

D. C. Alexander to A. W. Sinclair, Deed of Trust (benifit of E. Nicol) conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 2nd 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor & was admitted to record.

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Laura Washington vs J. J. Murphy & wife, Lis Penders was recd. Sept. 4th 1890 and was admitted to record.

Robert L. Cannon to S. B. Sanders, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 5th 1890, and was admitted to record.

S. B. Sanders & wife to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of R. L. Payne guardian) conveying real estate, was received Sept. 5th 1890, and admitted to record.

Edward Francis to School Board of Manassas District, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 8th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Jas. V. Nash to Edwin Nelson, Deed of Trust (benifit of G. W. Tansill) conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 9th 1890, and admitted to record.

Lucy M. Carter & others to Eugene Rosis, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 10th 1890, and was admitted to record.

J. B. Smith to J. P. Smith, Power of Attorney, was received Sept. 13th 1890, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

O. C. Hutchison to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of Jas. R. Purcell) conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 17th 1890, and admitted to record.

C. H. Snow to Nannie L. Snow, Deed conveying personal property, was received Sept. 19th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and was admitted to record.

Jas. R. Purcell to O. C. Hutchison, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 23 1890, and was admitted to record.

P. L. Evans & wife to Jno. Clark & Geo. W. Tansill, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 24th 1890, and was admitted to record.

Jno J. Murphey & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust (benifit of Laura A. Washington) conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 25th 1890, and admitted to record.

Solomon J. Lee to Edith L. Lipscomb, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Sept. 25th 1890, and was admitted to record.

E. H. Patten to Caleb S. Deats, Deed real estate was received Sept. 25th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith assor. to Richard Stokes, Deed real estate was received Sept. 25th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and was admitted to record.

Jos. S. Hottle & wife to Jos. B. Reid, Deed real estate was received Sept. 25th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and was admitted to record.

Jos. B. Reid & wife to Catherine Hottle, Deed real estate was received Sept. 26th 1890, acknowledged by Grantor, and was admitted to record.

Catherine Hottle & etc. to Meredith & Thornton, Deed of Trust (benifit of J. B. Reid) conveying real estate,was received Sept. 26th 1890,acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

J. C. Meredith to E. E. Meredith, Deed of Trust (benifit of C. B. House) conveying real estate, was received October 2nd 1890,acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

S. A. Payne to Jno L. Payne, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed & ordered to be recorded.

A. D. Horton to Guliford I. Money, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

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B. D. Merchant & wife to J. J. Davies, trustee for T. E. H. Dickens, deed of trust conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

W. G. Hunton to I. I. Davis trustee, deed of trust benefit of T.E.H. Dickens conveying personal property with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Robt. A. Keys Homestead deed was presented to the court, acknowledged by Grantor & ordered to be recorded.

Plat and Survey of the real estate of James Williams decd is as presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

Special Grand JuryJ. F. Wheat - foreman, S. R. Lowe, W. W. Meade, E. B. Read, H. P. Dogan, and J. C.

Colvin, were sworn a special Grand Jury of Inquest in and for the body of this county & having received their charge were sent to their rooms & after some time returned into court & presented an indictment against Jas. T. J. Davis for a misdemeanor, a true bill. An Indictment against Jas. J. Davis for a misdemeanor a true bill. An Indictment against Max Lansburgh for a misdemeanor, a true bill”, An Indictment against Max Lansburgh for misdemeanor a true bill” An Indictment against Max Lansburgh for a misdemeanor a true bill” An Indictment against Max Lansburgh for a misdemeanor “not a true bill” and the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present were discharged.

The last will and testament for Jno. W. Davis decd was this day fully proven by the oath of Wm. Reid the other subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be recorded.

On motion of E. Nelson who made oath and together with R. J. King & Chas. Stone his sureties who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded. Certificate is granted the same Nelson for obtaining letter of administration upon the estate of John Hutchinson decd in due form.

The true last Will and Testament of Richd Chamberlain decd was this day presented to the Court, for probate, and the signature thereto fully proven by the oaths of I. P. Baldwin one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be certified. And on motion of R. A. Waters the Executor therein named, and together with A. L. McInteer his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of $2000. Conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said R. A. Waters for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.

On motion of W. C. Merchant, the estate of Margaret C. Goods decd, was committed to the hands of the sheriff of this county.

On the motion of R. W. Merchant, and it appearing to the court, that all of the parties in interest, have had legal notice of this application. It is ordered that E. E. Meredith be substituted as trustee in the room and stead of W. W. Thornton, in a deed of trust executed by W. B. Jewell and dated the 13th day of August 1889, and duly recorded in Prince William County Court in Liber(blank) page(blank) with all the rights, duties and privileges, & responsibilities was vested in said Lipscomb by said deed of trust.

On the motion of R. W. Merchant, and it appearing to the court, that all of the parties in interest, have had legal notice of this application. It is ordered that E. E. Meredith be substituted as trustee in the room and stead of W. W. Thornton, in a deed of trust executed by Benjamin Johnson, and dated the April 13, 1889, and duly recorded in the clerks office of Prince William

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County in Liber (blank) page(blank) with all the rights, duties and privileges, & responsibilities was was vested in said Lipscomb by said deed of trust.

On the motion of R. W. Merchant, and it appearing to the court, that all of the parties in interest, have had legal notice of this application. It is ordered that E. E. Meredith be substituted as trustee in the room and stead of W. W. Thornton, in a deed of trust executed by Benjamin Johnson, and dated the 16th day of August 1890 and recorded in the clerks office of Prince William County in Liber (blank) page(blank) with all the rights, duties and privileges, & responsibilities that was vested in said Thornton by said deed of trust.

Ordered that the overseer of the poor in Coles Magisterial District, do bind out according to law, to Jas. Luck, Roberta Cornwell a poor orphan, until she attain the age of 18 years.

E. S. Moore this day moved the court to reduce the assessment on a tract of land, containing 293 acres, described as lying on Goose Run in District No. 2 in Prince William County, which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith atty. for the Commonwealth, and it appearing to the court that notice of this application has been given to the assessor and attorney for the Commonwealth according to law, and after hearing the evidence for and against said application, doth reduce the assessment from $4 to $3.50 per acre.

Jno. Hill Carter, who is now more than 14 years of age this day with the approbation of the court, made choice of Lucy M. Carter, for his guardian, who together with Jennie Carter her surety, who justified as to her sufficiency, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $300 conditional according to law.

Commonwealth vs George BryantThe Defendant this day came into court and together with J. Cabell Meredith his surety,

and acknowledged themselves entitled to the commonwealth as follows, the said Bryant in the sum of $200 and the said Meredith in the like sum of $200 upon condition that the said Geo. Bryant, shall personally appear in court, tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock to answer an indictment of the Grand Jury to be preferred against him and not depart without the leave of the said court.

School District No.8 vs School District No.5By consent of parties it is agreed that this case shall be tried on Thursday the 9th day of

October, 1890, and that George w. Nutt, county supervisor, do survey the said school house lot and indicate on such plat the lines as they would run according to the acts of 1872/3 and the lines commencing at the south west corner of Ruffner School House lot to R. C. Weirs north west corner and report to this court, it is ordered that this case be tried whether parties are ready or not.

Ordered that the treasurer pay A. B. Fetzer, Four Dollars for services as commissioner in Bull Run Bridge.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay Geo. Muddiman, the sum of Four Dollars, for services as commissioner in the matter of Stone Bridge.

The appraisement list of the personal property of Hampton Gaskins decd, having been examined and approved by the commissioner of accounts, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Commonwealth vs Max Lansburg - MisdemeanorOn an appeal from judgment of Justice of the Peace, whereby the deft. was on the 26th

day of July 1890 fined $10 and costs $1.90

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This day came as well the attorney for the Commonwealth as the defendant, and therefore came a jury to wit: who being sworn to will and truly try and a true deliverance make between the commonwealth and the defendant and after hearing the evidence an argument of counsel, returned a verdict, in these words, “We the jury find the Defendant guilty, and assess a fine against him of ten dollars, therefor it is considered by the court, that their is no error in the judgment aforesaid, and that the same be affirmed; and that the Appellee recover against the Appellant and C. E. Nicol his surety the amount of said judgment & costs, The deft. by counsel moved the court to set aside said verdict, and grant him a new trial which motion the court overruled; and the execution of this order is suspended for sixty days.

Ewells Application to Open RoadReport of commissioner Simpson filed, and it is ordered that the treasurer pay to Ed

Wilson $34.50 the contract price for opening said road as per report filed.

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 7th day of October 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

On the motion of W. C. Keys, it is ordered that a rule be issued against Jas. M. Amidon, D. C. Norman and T. I. Sullivan to appear here on the 1st day of the next term to show cause if any they can why they have not executed a warrant, placed in their hands to kill a certain dog belonging to J. L. Cole; for killing a working worrying sheep belonging to W. C. Keys.

Coles Application to Open RoadIt appearing to the court, that one Graffin is a non resident of this state, it is ordered that

an order of publication be published for four successive weeks in the Manassas Gazette and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this application.

Kings Adms. vs Maddox - on removal from J.P.This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the defendant pleaded no est factum, to

which the plaintiff replied generally, who being fully heard, and the evidence adduced maturely considered. It is considered by the court that the warrant be dismissed and that the defendant recover against the plaintiff, his cost by him about his defence in this behalf expended.

Mayhugh’s Application to Open RoadOrdered that B. D. Merchant, Supervisor of Manassas Magisterial District, do proceed to

have said road opened, by contracting with the lowest bidder and report to the court.

Commonwealth vs BryantThe defendant this day appeared in court in discharge of his recognizance extend into on

yesterday.Jno S. Tyler, Jailor, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth

amounting to $1.15 which having been sworn to was examined allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

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The court doth appoint W. W. Buckley a justice of the peace in Brentsville Magisterial District in the room of John A. Nicol who has removed from the said county. The said Buckley qualified by taking the oath presented by law.

Ordered that the Court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 11 o’clockWm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 8th day of October 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

Thos. Sincox presented to the court an account against the County for acting as commissioner at Cabbin Branch Bridge amounting to $1.00 which was ordered to be paid by the Treasurer.

Jno T. Meredith & etc. to J. Cabell Meredith, Deed conveying real estate, was received October 7th 1890, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Benjamin F. Kerlin & wife to Geo. H. Long, Deed conveying real estate, was received October 8th 1890, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.Ordered that the court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock

Wm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 9th day of October 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

Andrew Cather this day produced proof of his ordination & of his being __ regular commission with the Methodist Episcopal Church, Thereupon the same Cather together with B. L. Pridmore his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded. Thereupon the said Cather is licensed to celebrate marriages in this State.

E. Nelson clerk presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $55.81 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

School District No.8 vs School District No.5 - unlawful DetainerThis day came the parties by their attorneys and the deft. pleaded not guilty to which the

plaintiff replied generally and __ was joined, and a jury was proved, and the matter was submitted to the court for discussion, and the court having maturity ---- ----- the evidence is of the opinion that the deft. Corporation ------- withholds the promises in the summons maintained from the plaintiff corporation & that the said deft. corporation, has not -- -- the said promises for three years before the oaths of said summons. Therefore it is considered that the plaintiffs corporation receive from the deft. corporation the possession of the said promises, and also its certs & the sheriff of this county is ordered to deliver possessions of the said promises to the Plaintiff Corporation.

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Cabbin Branch BridgeThe report of commission was this day returned and the court agreeing to the expenditure

necessary to rebuild the said bridge doth order that the same be certified to the Board of Supervisors at the next meetings.

School District No.8 vs School District No. 5And the defendant corporation moved the court for an arrest of indictment, and new trial, which motion was ordered and the defendant corporation ordered its bill of exceptions, which was signed sealed and ------ made part of the record and the exception of this order is suspended for thirty days for the purpose of allowing the deft. corporation to take an appeal from this judgment. But this supposition is not to be affected until bond shall be ordered into in the penalty of $100 conditioner as the law directs.

Ordered that the court be adjourned until the first day of the next term.Wm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 3rd day of November 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.

A list of all Deeds and other writings admitted to record during the last September term 1890, and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County since that time, was laid before the court, read to it, and was ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows to wit:

S. A. Payne to Jno. L. Payne, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

A. D. Horton to Guliford Money, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

B. D. Merchant & wife to J. J. Davies, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

W. G. Hunter to J. J. Davies, Deed of Trust conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Robt. A. Keys homestead deed was presented to the court, acknowledged by the Grantor, and was ordered to be recorded.

Plat and Survey of the real estate of James Williams decd. was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Jno. T. Meredith & wife to J. C. Meredith, deed conveying real estate, was received October 7th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

B. F. Kerlin & wife to G. H. Long, deed conveying real estate, was received October 8th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

G. H. Long to W. H. Breeden, deed conveying real estate, was received October 10th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

W. W. Giles & wife to J. J. Davies, deed of trust conveying real estate, was received October 10th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Robert Guy & wife to M. J. Keys Jr. deed conveying real estate, was received October 13th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

James V. Nash to Rebecca Nash, deed conveying real estate, was received October 13th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

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E. P. Loose trustee to J. P. Baldwin, deed of release, conveying real estate, was received October 13th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

J. P. Baldwin wife &c. to Thos. H. Lion & wife, deed conveying real estate, was received October 13th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

John Nelson to Edwin Nelson, deed conveying real estate, was received October 13th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Eppa Hunton Jr. commissioner to Jno. R. Hornbaker, deed conveying real estate, was received October 14th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Wm. Turner to Margaret E. Turner decd, deed conveying real estate, was received October 16th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jas. R. Davis & wife to Adeline Beck, deed conveying real estate, was received October 16th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Edwin L. Cockrell to Jno. M. Johnson, deed of trust conveying real estate, was received October 16th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jno. T. Trone trustee & etc. to Jno. Bowling, deed conveying real estate, was received October 20th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

J. W. McLean to C. L. Hynson, Bill of Sale, conveying personal property,was received October 21st 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Cornelius C. Wyckoff wife & etc. to Peter H. Kreigh, deed conveying real estate, was received October 29th 1890 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Benjamin Johnson & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, was received October 30th 1890 and acknowledged by Grantor and was admitted to record.

Wm. Posey & wife to Ashwell Posey, deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Elias Goode & wife to J. S. Carter, deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Benjamin Johnson & wife to Ida J. Tatison, deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

T. E. H. Dickens to J. W. Willcoxen, deed conveying one half interest in all minerals found upon 100 acres of land, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Beavers & Others Application to Open RoadReport of Commission filed, and it appearing that W. H. Beavers is the lowest bidder for

opening said road. It is ordered that S. R. Lowe commissioner enter into contract with said Beavers, with security in the penalty of $200 for the faithful performance of said contract at the price of $93.75 and report to the court.

On the application of Robert Guy who has filed his affidavit according to the statutes in such cases, a license is this day granted him for the purchase of fishing a pound net in the water of the Potomac River within the jurisdiction of this state until the 1st day of April 1891.

On the motion of John Crosen, the supervisor of Brentsville District is directed to inquire whether the road known as “Long Saw,” between Hooe and the lands bought by Crosen from Goode & Gaines is a public road, and report to the court.

The court certifies that L. A. Larkin Jr. a gentleman who wishes to obtain a license to practice as an attorney at law in the counts of this Commonwealth hath resided in this county for the last proceeding twelve months; that he is a person of honest demeanor, and upwards of twenty-one years of age.

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On motion of J. B. Norman who made oath and together with Mrs. A. F. Davis his surety who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $400 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Norman as administrator, with the will annexed of Jno. Davis decd for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of said Davis in due form.

John Gilman & Others, Application to Open RoadThe court doth appoint H. F. Lynn, Jno L. Reid & Jas. E. Pickett, Commissioners to view

a route for a public road, beginning at the “Railroad and running to the Haymarket Turnpike, a distance of about 300 yards, on the dividing line between Mrs. Ann Fletcher, Millie Norgan, Geo. Gibson and Henry Wallace, and report the convenience, and inconvenience, that will result as well to individuals as to the public, and especially whether any yard, garden, or orchard, on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed and probable costs of the same.

On the application of Catherine Ellen ReidIt was this day proved before the court, on the evidence of William Reid, and Wm. C.

Keys and by affidavits produced before the court, that Minor F. Davis a U. S. pensioner died at Independent Hill in this county, Sept. 1st 1873, leaving no widow or minor child, and without sufficient assets to defray the expenses of his last sickness and burial, and that the same were bourne by Catherine Ellen Reid, John D. Davis and Dr. W. B. Leary, and that the itemized account marked A. B. & C. are just and true, and that there is justly due said Catherine Ellen Reid on her own account and as assigner of Jno. D. Davis and W. B. Leary above the assets of said descendants estate, the sum of $3364.17 on account of the necessary expenses of his last sickness and burial.

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Wednesday the 5th day of November 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.The minutes of Monday were read and signed.

In the matter of Bridge on Woodbridge Road.The Supervisors having agreed to the expenditures necessary for building said bridge. He

ordered that J. R. Davis commissioner contract for the construction of said bridge at the lowest bidder & report to this court.

Cabbin Branch BridgeThe Board of Supervisors agreeing to the expenditures necessary for the rebuilding of

said bridge, doth certify same back to county court. The court doth order that J. F. Wheat be appointed commissioner to contract at the lowest bidder for the said bridge, and report to this court.

Alexander’s Application to Open RoadThe report of commissioners was this day filed, and it is ordered that the owner of the

land through which said road passes, be summoned to the next term of this court, to show cause why the said road should not be opened as proposed.

W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer of Prince William County having obtained a suggestion against Hugh Hammill for $125.23 for taxes due by him and the sheriff having made return that

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he had executed the said suggestion on money in the hands of William Cross, and summon him as a Garnishee, this day came the plaintiff by his attorneys and the garnishee acknowledged in writing that he was indebted to the said Hammill in the sum of $125 and no more. It is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the said sum of $125.

Wm. H. Flanders, New Hampshire, gentleman, who hath been duly licensed to practice the law in the courts of New Hampshire, on his motion has leave to practice in this court, and thereupon he took the oath prescribed by law.

W. C. Keys vs D.C. Norman - on rule was dismissed

Coles’ & etc. Application to Open Road.The court arguing to the expenditures necessary for opening said road, doth certify same

to Board of Supervisors.The court doth appoint J. L. Cole as Justice of the Peace in Coles Magisterial District in

the room and stead of T. I. Sullivan who has resigned, thereupon the said Cole took the oath prescribed by law.Ordered that the court be adjourned until the 1st day of next term.

Wm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Wednesday the 5th day of November 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.

A list of all Deeds and other writings, admitted to record during the last November term 1890, and in the Clerks Office of said County, since that time, was laid before the court, read to it, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows to wit.

Wm. Posey & wife to Ashwell Posey,deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Elias Goode & wife to J. S. Carter, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Benjamin Johnson & wife to Ida J. Tatison, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

T. E. H. Dickens to J. W. Willcoxen, deed conveying one half interest in all minerals found upon 100 acres of land; with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith trustee to Benjamin Johnson, Deed of Release, conveying real estate was received Nov. 6th 1890, and acknowledged by the Grantor and was admitted to record.

Wm. Turner & wife to Saml. Stone & G. W. Hunter,deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 8th 1890, and acknowledged by the Grantor and was admitted to record.

Samuel Tebbs to Belle L. Parkins, Bill of Sale, conveying real estate was received Nov. 8th 1890, and acknowledged by the Grantor and was admitted to record.

Maria C. Richards & etc. to Theodore A. Curtis, Deed in Trust, conveying real estate was received Nov. 13th 1890, and acknowledged by the Grantor and was admitted to record.

Theodore A. Curtis & etc. to Alice L. Wyckoff, deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 13th 1890, and acknowledged by the Grantor and was admitted to record.

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W. C. Carrico trustee & etc. to L. A. Free, deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 14th 1890, and acknowledged by the Grantor and was admitted to record.

Wm. E. Watrous & wife to Harriet Webster, Deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 17th 1890, and acknowledged by the Grantor and was admitted to record.

Randolph Brady’s Homestead Deed on personal property was received November 18th 1890, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jno. R. Tillett & wife to Wm. E. Lipscomb, Deed of Trust (benifit of Wm. J. Acker & etc. conveying real estate was received Nov.18th 1890, with certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

The Mayfield Brown Stone Co. to Jno. R. Tillett, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received Nov. 18th 1890, and was admitted to record.

H. C. McInturff & wife to Baker & Larner, deed of trust, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received Nov. 21st 1890, and was admitted to record.

J. B. T. Thornton commissioner to Jno. L. Bell, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received Nov. 22nd 1890, and was admitted to record.

Wm. E. Lipscomb to H. C. McInturff, Deed of Release conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received Nov. 25th 1890, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith commissioner to Mary F. Cornwell, conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received Nov. 27th 1890, & acknowledged by the Grantor and was admitted to record.

Peter H. Kreigh & wife to Jesse Owens & etc. deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received Nov. 22nd 1890, and was admitted to record.

E. Nelson, clerkAngeline Sisson to Robert Guy, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was

presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.R. H. Sanders to L. E. Sanders deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was

presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.Hynson vs Scott - continued until next term for deft. & presenting order for trial.

Alexander & etc. Application to Open Road - continued to next term.that Jeff Carter be released from capitation tax in account of age and bodily infirmity.

J. C. Colvin presented an account vs County for viewing and contracting for repair of roads amounting to $2 which was ordered to be paid by the treasurer.

J. A. Brawner presented an account of $4.00 in D. C. Alexander & etc. application for road which was ordered to be paid by county Treasurer.

Mark Thomas presented an account of $4.00 in D.C. Alexander & application to open which was ordered to be paid by treasurer.

J. P. Manuel presented an account of $4.00 in S. C. Alexander & etc. application to open road which was ordered to be paid by treasurer.

Beavers & etc. Application to Open RoadIt is ordered that the sums. against the land owner issued in this case be set aside &

annulled and that a summons be issued against the owners of the land through which the said road passes mentioned in report of S. R. Lowe.

In the Matter of Cabbin Branch bridgeThe report of Commissioner Wheat was this day filed & it appearing that jurors & Reid

swore the lowest bidders for building said bridge. It is ordered that the said commissioner

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entered into bond & security in the penalty of $200 for the faithful performance of said contact at the price of $145.00.

In the Matter of Woodbridge RoadReport of Commission filed, and it appearing that R. L. Powell is the lowest bidder for

repairing the said road at the price of $39.84. It is ordered that commissioner Davis enter into contract with said Powell for said work according to specifications.

Commonwealth vs Davis, J. T. J. - MisdemeanorThis day came as well the attorney for the Commonwealth as the Defendant: by his

attorney, and the Defendant pleaded “Not Guilty” to which the atty: for the Commonwealth replied generally, & therefor came a jury to wit” J. E. Herrell M. C. Holmes L. E. JonesThos. R. Hixson J. R. Sullivan Jackson PayneE. V. Weir I. N. Bell J. T. SyncoxL. T. Sullivan H. A. Keys Robert Fair who being sworn the the truth of and upon the premises to speak, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict in these words, “ We the jury find the defendant not guilty; therefor it is considered by the court that the defendant be discharged.

Commonwealth vs Davis J. T. J. - MisdemeanorThis day came as well the attorney for the Commonwealth as the defendant by his

attorney, and the defendant pleaded “not guilty” to which the attorney for the commonwealth replied generally, & thereupon came a jury to wit: sworn as in above case, who being sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence and argument of counsel returned a verdict in these words. “We the jury find the accused guilty and asses a fine of ten dollars.$10.00 Therefore it is considered by the court that the commonwealth recover against the Defendant, the sum of Ten Dollars, the fine by the jurors in their verdict ascertained, & the cost of this prosecution.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to S. R. Lowe, two dollars for services as Commonwealth in Alexander’s Application to open road.

On the motion of Jno. H. Croson, it is ordered that J. P. Manuel, J. A. Brawner, & Mark Thomas are here by appointed commissioners to view a route for a road beginning at a point on the Greenwich Road, at the corner of Jno. Thomas & Chap Godfreys land, and running through Thomas land, to Jno. H. Crosen’s wood lot, & report the convenience, and inconvenience, that will result as well to individuals as to the public, and especially whether any yard, garden, or orchard, on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed.

In the matter of Hooe’s Creek BridgeW. S. Lynn is appointed a commissioner to view the said bridge & report the probable

costs of repairing the same.Retail Liquor License is this day granted to Summerfield Herndon on his application to

sell by retail only in quanties up to five gallons at any one time to any one individual wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, in fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, which shall not be drank at the place where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or demijohns, or other vessels to be removed therefrom, from the period beginning on the 1st day of December 1890 and ending on the 30th day of April 1891, the court being fully satisfied that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as

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required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of Five Hundred Dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

Commonwealth vs Lansburgh, Max - AfidavidThis day came as well the attorney for the Commonwealth and the Defendant by his

attorney,and the defendant demurred to the Indictment which demurrer the court overruled, and the defendant pleaded “not guilty,” to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally and thereupon came a jury to wid:J. A. Brawner D. P. Bell Calvin PrenticeJ. F. Gulick Newton Sears Elias WoodyardF. W. Holmes J. E. Smith J. S. HottellRobert Molair Mark Thomas W. A. Hensley who being sworn the truth of, and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict, in these words, “We the jury find the Defendant guilty and asses a fine of $50.00 Therefor it is considered by the court, that the said Jno. Davis be confined in the County jail for 20 days the period by the jurors in their verdict ascertained & that the commonwealth recover against the defendant the cost of this prosecution. The defendant by counsel moved the court to set aside said verdict, and grant him a new trial which motion the court overruled to which ruling of the court the defendant excepted, and --- his bill of exception, which was signed sealed & made a part of the record. Ordered that the execution of this verdict be suspended for sixty days.

Ordered that a writ of election be issued for an election to be held in Dumfries Magisterial District in the County, on Saturday the 10th day of January 1891, submitting the question of granting or not granting licquor license for the sale of ardent spirits in said District, a petition having been this day filed in accordance with section 581 code of 1887, signed by one fourth of the persons who voted at the general election held in the month of November 1890, and it is further ordered that the Sheriff of this county cause. said election to be held in accordance with the previsions of the said election.Ordered that the Court be Adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.

Wm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 2nd day of December 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.

The Appraisement List of the personal property of Jas. Smith decd, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

The Appraisement List of the personal property of William Beavers decd, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

The Sales List of the personal property of James Smith decd, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

The Sales List of the personal property of Catherine Whiting decd, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

The Estate Account of the personal property of Catherine Whiting decd, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

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The Sales List of the personal property of P. T. Weedon decd, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.

L. E. Taverner vs B. F. Bladen - on Removal was docketed & continued.

The Judge of this Court having revised and corrected the list of lands sold to the Commonwealth of Virginia under the act of February 25th 1890 doth order that the following tracts of land be stricken from the list of delinquent lands sold for non payment of taxes for the years 1865 to 1883 & 1884,1885,1886,1887,& 1888 and purchased by the Commonwealth. The Court being satisfied that there are no such tracts of land in the County to wit;

Commonwealth vs Lansburgh - MisdemeanorThis day came the parties by their attorneys, and the attorney for the Commonwealth

declining to further prosecute this case, it is ordered that the same be dismissed at the cost of the defendant.

Commonwealth vs Lansburgh Max - MisdemeanorThis day came the parties by their attorneys, and the attorney for the Commonwealth

declining to further prosecute this case, it is ordered that the same be dismissed at the cost of the defendant.

Ordered that the Court be Adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10Wm. E. Lipscomb

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Wednesday the 3rd day of December 1890

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.

E. E. Meredith attorney for the Commonwealth, presented to the Court, an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia, amounting to $10 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.

Coles & Etc. Application to Open RoadThe Board of Supervisors having agreed to the expenditure necessary to open said road, it

is ordered that S. R. Lowe be appointed a commissioner to have said road opened, & it is ordered that said Lowe advertise for proposals for opening said road, in the Manassas Gazette and report to this Court, and it is further ordered that the Treasurer pay to (blank) Grafflin, Fifteen Dollars to W. B. Lynn, Thirty seven dollars, to E. Cheshier, Five dollars, the damages assessed to them by the report of commissioners.

Ordered that the Court be adjourned until the first day of the next term.Wm. E. Lipscomb

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At a County court, continued and held for Prince William County,on Monday the 5th day of January 1891

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said court.

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, December term 1890 and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County court, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows, to wit: -

Angeline Sisson to Robert Huy, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded

E. C. Brown to R. S. Wallach, deed of trust (benefit of M. C. Howell) conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

R. H. Sanders to L. E. Sanders, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

C. E. Nicol to R. H. Haislip, deed of release conveying real estate, was received Dec. 5th 1890, acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

Randolph Stokes vs Chas. Lewis, mechanics lien, was received Dec. 5th 1890, with certificate annexed & admitted to record.

J. B. Reid to Meredith & Thornton, deed conveying real estate, was received Dec. 5th 1890, acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

Emily C. Round & etc. to Kerner James & etc. deed conveying real estate, was received Dec. 9th 1890, acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

Mrs. M. W. Allen to E. L. Cockrell, deed conveying real estate, was received Dec. 9th 1890, acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

Jno. W. Smith & etc. to Phil Smith, deed conveying real estate, was received Dec. 9th 1890, acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol commissioner to M. A. Jordan & Sons, deed conveying real estate, was received Dec. 11th 1890, acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

O.C. Hutchinson to Meredith & Thornton, deed of trust conveying real estate (benefit of J. R. Purcell) was received Dec. 12th 1890, acknowledged by grantor and admitted to record.

E. L. Cockrell to Meredith & Thornton, deed of trust (benefit of Mrs. M. W. Allen) conveying real estate was received Dec. 12th 1890, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

J. R. Purcell & wife to O. C. Hutchinson, deed conveying real estate, was received Dec. 13th 1890, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Oliver Underwood vs Wm. Turner, lis pendens, was received Dec. 15th 1890, and admitted to record.

Jno. P. Cross to W. B. E. Cross, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received Dec. 24th 1890, and admitted to record.

Jno. R. Tillett & wife to C. E. Nicol, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received Dec. 25th 1890, and admitted to record.

R. T. Scott to Mercantile Trust & Deposit Company, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received Dec. 29th 1890, and admitted to record.

W. W. Larkin & wife to John P. Mason, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received Dec. 30th 1890, and admitted to record.

Orville Comstock, Homestead deed, was received Dec. 30th 1890, acknowledged & was admitted to record.

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On the motion of Jno. T. Bailey a rule is ordered against Chapin Bailey to show cause why a committee should not be appointed to manage & control his property.

L. A. Larkin Jr. this day resigned his office of Justice of the peace in Manassas District.L. E. Tavenor vs B. T. Bladen on removal

Judgment is granted the plaintiff against the defendant for the sum of $31.08 with legal interest thereon from the 5th day of January 1891 till paid & cost.

In the matter of Cabbin Branch BridgeThe court doth appoint J. F. Wheat a commissioner to superintend the building of the said

bridge according to specifications filed with said report.C. W. Fair presented to the court an ____ against the county for one dollar for acting as

commissioner in Coles & others application to open road, which account was ordered to be paid by the County Treasurer.

W. W. Kincheloe vs Stokes - on suggestionThe plaintiff having obtained a suggestion against the defendant & the sheriff having

made return?that he had executed the said suggestion on money in the hands of Charles Lewis & summoned him to appear & answer under oath. This day came as well the plaintiff as the said Lewis and the said Lewis admitted that he was indebted to the said Stokes in the sum of $8.37 & the deft. not appearing it is considered by the court that the plaintiff receive against the deft. the sum of $8.37 with legal interest here on the 20th December 1887. Till paid & his cost by him in this behalf expended when ___ shall be a credit upon the amount due by said Lewis to said Stokes

C. L. Hynson trustee & etc to Allen Jackson, deed conveying real estate was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

On the motion of Mrs. Sallie Ish, who made oath and together with G. R. Atkinson her surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned as the law directs, which bond is ordered to be recorded, Therefore the said Sallie Ish qualified as administratrix of Dr. M. A. Ish deceased.

Ordered that G, R. Atkinson, J. F. Wheat and Paul Jones after being sworn for that purpose do inventory & appraise the personal property of M. A. Ish decd. & return the same to the commissioner of accounts of this court.

In the matter of Beaver Dam and Rose Hill BridgesThe court doth appoint J. F. Wheat, G. M. Ratcliff & G. R. Atkinson commissioner to

examine the said bridges & ascertain whether they are county bridges & the probable costs of repairing the same, and report to this court.

Retail Liquor License is this day granted R. A. Maddox upon his application to sell by retail only in quantities up to five gallons, at any one time, to any one individual. wines, ardent spirits , malt liquors, or any mixture thereof at his place of business, Potomac City,in this county, which shall not be drank within the house where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or dimijohns or other vessels to be removed therefrom. - from the period beginning on the 5th day of January 1891, and expiring on the 30th April 1891. The court being satisfied that the Applicant is a fit person and that his place of business is suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer, and said applicant has executed his bond with approved security as required by law to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of $500.00 conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties.

Bar Room License is this day granted R. A. Maddox upon his application to sell by the drink, not to be taken away from the place of delivery,to be drank at the place where sold, wines,

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ardent spirits , malt liquors, or any mixture thereof at his place of business in Potomac City in this county, for the period beginning on the 5th day of January 1891, and expiring on the 30th April 1891. The court being fully satisfied that the applicant is a fit person and that his place of business is suitably convenient, and that the specific tax required by law, has been paid to the proper officer, and that the said applicant has executed bond with approved security to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law, for the faithful performance of his duties.

Hynson & Co. vs Scott - On AttachmentJudgment is granted the plaintiff against the defendant for the sum of $68.17 with legal

interest thereon from the 12th day of April 1890 till paid & costs. Subject to a credit of $60 as of the 1st December 1890, and it is ordered that the officer who levied the said attachment, make sale of the ___ levied upon and first pay to R. Foster the sum of $19 in full of postage? for said ____ ,and ___ __ pay to Hynson & Co. the amount of this said judgment & costs, and the balance if any pay to the said Scott or his heirs.

Manassas Gazette presented to the court an account against the county for advertising in Cole’s & etc. application for a public road which account was examined & ordered to be paid by County Treasurer.

L. A. Larkin Jr. who has obtained license to practice law as an attorney in this state, this day qualified as such by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Redman & others application to Open RoadReport of commission this day filed, and it is ordered that said report be recommitted? to

commissioners to view & report upon another or different route for said road, and it is further ordered that Isaiah Jacobs be substituted as a commissioner in the room of H. F. Lynn who has declined to accept.

Landsburgh vs King - on motion to quash executionOn the motion of Max Lansburgh, the execution issued against said Lansburgh by J. F.

Wheat, Justice of the peace in this county, in favor of J. R. King; and now in the hands of J. M. Amidon, constable for collection is stayed until the further order of this court, but said order not to be effectual until the said Lansburgh or some one for him execute a bond conditioned as the law directs in the penalty of $50.00

Lansburgh vs Gray - on motion to quash executionOn the motion of Max Lansburgh, the execution issued against said Lansburgh by J. F.

Wheat, justice of the peace in this county, in favor of (blank); and now in the hands of J. M. Amidon, constable for collection is stayed until the further order of this court, but said order not to be effectual until the said Lansburgh or some one for him execute a bond conditioned as the law directs in the penalty of $50.00Hooe’s Creek Bridge

The report of Commission this day returned and ordered to be filed; and the court arguing to the amount necessary to repair said bridge, doth order the same to be certified to the board of Supervisors at their next meeting.

At a County court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 6th day of January 1891

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said court.The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

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The inventory of the personal property of P. T. Weedon decd. having been examined and approved by the commission was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

The guardianship account of Lucien, Emma & Clara Davis was presented to the court & was ordered to be recorded.

The appraisement of the personal property of Jno W. Davis decd. having been examined and approved by the commission was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

The appraisement of the personal property of Mrs. Jane Cole decd, having been examined and approved by the Commission was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

The estate account of Jno. Tredick deceased, was presented to the court, and was ordered to lie for exceptions.

The estate account of Catherine Whiting deceased, having been ordered to lie for exceptions or no exceptions having been filed theirto(?) The same is confirmed (?) & ordered to be recorded.

Ordered that the treasurer pay to James E. Nelson seven dollars and fifty cents on account this day allowed.

At a County court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 2nd day of February 1891

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said court.

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, January term 1891, and in the clerks office of Prince William County, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and was ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows to wit:

C. L. Hynson trustee & etc. to Allen Jackson, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

W. W. Thornton to Joseph Baker, deed of release conveying real estate, was received January 6th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

J. T. Baker & wife to Larner & Weir trustees mortgage conveying real estate, was received January 6th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jeremiah Stower & wife to G. W. Eyles, deed of trust. conveying real estate, was received January 7th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jno. A. Brawner & etc. to Annie L. Davis, deed of release conveying real estate, was received January 8th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

R. H. Davis & wife to Ida Adamson, deed conveying real estate, was received January 8th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Ida Adamson to R. H. Davis, deed of trust. conveying real estate, was received January 8th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

The Fidelity Insurance trust & Safe Deposit Company, to Louis Fitzgerald & etc. deed conveying real estate and personal property, was received January 13th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

The Washington and Western Railroad Company, to Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company, articles of contract or consolidation, was received this 13th day of January 1891, and was admitted to record.

The Shenandoah Valley Railway Company to Norfolk and Western Railroad Company, deed conveying real estate and personal property, was received January 13th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

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Norfork and Western Railroad Company to The Mercantile Trust Company, deed of trust or Mortgage, conveying real estate and personal property, was received January 13th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

W. Greenwood & wife to Adam Denpert, deed conveying real estate, was received January 14th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

A. C. Evans & wife to Adam Denpert, deed conveying real estate, was received January 14th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

P. G. Douglas to Meredith & Thornton, deed of trust. conveying real estate, was received January 19th 1891, acknowledged by the Grantor, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Merdith & wife to Emma J. Robertson, deed conveying real estate, was received January 20th 1891, acknowledged by the Grantor, and was admitted to record.

C. W. Fair & wife to James E. Nelson, deed of trust. conveying real estate, was received January 21st 1891, acknowledged by the Grantor, and was admitted to record.

Max Lansburgh to Jas. V. Nash, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received, January 21st 1891 and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith commissioner to Robert Portner, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received, January 23rd 1891 and was admitted to record.

Saml. Hedrick & wife to Isaiah Allen, deed conveying real estate was received in office January 26th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jno. M. Johnson commissioner to Palestine Williams, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received in clerks office January 30th 1891 and admitted to record.

Palestine Williams & wife to Jas. E. Nelson trustee, deed of trust benefit of E. Nelson conveying real estate with certificate annexed was read in clerks office January 31st 1891 and admitted to record.

Teste,Edwin Nelson, clerk

Samuel H. Flory & wife to D. H. Flory, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

Virginia E. Schacklett to Fannie E. Anderson, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

C. W. Jones & wife to Charles Jones Jr. deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jas H. Holsinger & wife to M. J. Bushong, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

H. B. Fairfax & wife to D. W. Delaney, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

Mary E. Reiche to Adison Chapman, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

Willis Green to Sarah Green, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

John Clarke & wife to W. D. Clarke, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificated annexed, and was admitted to record.

Albert Champ to J. B. T. Thornton, deed of trust, (benefit of Caroline Weeks) conveying real estate was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

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Grand JuryR. H. Tyler - foreman J. F. Wheat J. R. WrightW. F. Manuel F. W. Holmes J. F. DoganB. F. Manuel C. H. Brawner W. T. Allen

Were sworn a regular Grand Jury, in and for the body of this county, and having received their charge, withdrew and after some time returned into the court, and presented the following indictments. An indictment against Luther Champ for a misdemeanor “a true bill”, an indictment against Marshall Watson for a misdemeanor “a true bill,” an indictment against Alfred Johnson for a misdemeanor, “a true bill”, an indictment against Jno. T. Smallwood for a misdemeanor “not a true bill”, an indictment against W. H. Holmes for a misdemeanor, “not a true bill,” and the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present were discharged, and it is ordered that summons be issued against Luther Champ, Marshall Watson and Alfred Johnson, to appear here on the first day of the next term to answer said indictments.

The last will and testament of Mary Jane Dogan decd. was produced to the court for probate and the signature thereto was fully proven by Mollie E. Dogan and Wm. H. Brown subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on motion of J. F. Dogan the executor theirin named & together with no security being required, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, certificate is granted the said J. F. Dogan for obtaining a probate of said deed in due form.

Ordered that J. T. Leachman, A. H. Compton & Amos Benson after being sworn for that purpose to inventory and appraise the personal property of Mary J. Dogan decd, and return the same to the Commissioner of Accounts of this court.

In the matter of the application for a foot bridge over Quantico Run at Dumfries. It is ordered that J. V. Nash, J. R. King & L. C. Merchant be and are hereby appointed commissioners to view the said location and report the advantages to the public and the probable costs of building the same bridge.Chesnut Lick Bridge

The petition for a bridge over Chesnut Lick in this county was this day filed and the court doth appoint Westwood Hutchinson, J. W. Latham and S. B. Sanders commissioners to view a ____ for said location, and the probable costs of same & report to the court.

Beavers & etc. Application for RoadThe report of Commissioner Lowe dated (blank) 1888 is hereby recommitted to him with

instructions to report whether the proposed road as set out in the said report where it crosses the land of Cornwell’s heirs can be so changed as not to impair the desirability of the same.

Larkin, L. A. vs Gaskins - Unlawful DetainedCon: for Defendant

Cabbin Branch BridgeReport of Commissioner Wheat this day filed and it appearing by said report that the

contract for repairing said bridge has been completed according to contract. It is ordered that the Treasurer pay to Jones & Reid the contractor the sum of $145.00 in full of their said contract.

In the Matter of Rose Hill & Beaver Dam BridgesIt is ordered that J. F. Wheat is hereby appointed a commissioner to contract at the lowest

bidder for the repairing of said bridges and report to the court.

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On the motion of Mary Waite and it appearing to the court that the parties in interest have had legal notice of this application, it is ordered that Andrew J. Kincheloe __ __ is hereby appointed trustee in the room & stead of Philip Fenwick who has departed this life. in a deed from H. H. Waite to Mary Waite if recorded in liber 32 page 276 with all the rights duties privileges that was vested(?) in said Fenwick deceased by said deed.

On the motion of M. V. Leary who made oath and together with Jas H. Carter his surety who justified as to his sufficiency interred into and acknowledged in the penalty of $500 conditioned according certificate is granted the said M. V. Leary for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of D. T. W. Leary decd. in due form.

Ordered that J. N. Tolson, Jno Liming, & W. W. Abel after being sworn for that purpose Inventory the personal property W. B. Leary decd. & retain the same from under their hands to the commissioner of accounts of this court.

Retail Liquor Licenses is this day granted to R. W. Beach and James Beavers, upon their application to sell by retail only in quantities up to five gallons at any one time to any one individual wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, in fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, which shall not be drank at the place where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or demijohns, or other vessels to be removed therefrom, from the period beginning on the 2nd day of February 1891 and ending on the 30 day of April 1891. The court being fully satisfied that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of five hundred dollars conditioned according to law for the faithful performance of their duties.

Abraham Conner this day produced before the court proof of his ordination, and of his being in regular communion with the German Baptist Church and thereupon the said commissioner together with Samuel Flory, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Conner is licensed to celebrate marriages in this state.

Max Lansburgh vs J. R. KingThis day came the parties by their Attorney’s, and the court after hearing the evidence

and arguments of counsel is of opinion that the execution was improperly issued. Therefore it is considered by the court, that the said execution be quashed and that the plaintiff recover against the defendant his costs by him in this behalf expended.

It is ordered that Wallace Storke, Overseer of the Poor in the Coles Magisterial District, do bind out according to law, to Jno. G. Taylor, Randolph Marshall colored, a pauper now at the poor house of this county, until he attain the age of 21 years.

At a County court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 3rd day of February 1891

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said court.

The estate account of Samuel Wolverton decd, was presented to the court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

The distributes and estate account of Jno. S. Lowe decd,was presented to the court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

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The estate account of John Tredwick, having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed thereto the said is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

Coles & etc. Application to Open RoadThe commissioner this day returned his report, & it appearing that H. H. Lynn was the

lowest bidder, it is ordered that S. R. Lowe, forthwith enter into contract with said Lynn, with bond and security for the faithful performance of said contract for the sum of $19.34

On motion of Jno. W. & Geo. Smith executors of Thos. A. Smith decd. it is ordered that the estate of Geo. W. Smith Sr. deceased be committed to the hands of the sheriff of this county.

On the motion of Edwin Nelson the estate of Jno Pearson decd be committed to the hands of the sheriff of this county.

D. C. Alexander & others Application to Open RoadThis day came the applicants by their attorneys and Wm. Metzger and Wm. C. Volano by

their attorney and after maturely considering the evidence, the court is of opinion that the road proposed shall be established, and on motion of William Metzgar the court doth appoint F. W. Holmes, Wm F. Manuel, B. D. Merchant, Jno. L. Payne & Jno. Y. Roseberry (any of whom may act) commissioners to ascertain a just compensation to the said Metzger for the land to be used for the said proposed road, and the said commissioners are ordered to meet on the land of the said Metzger on the 23rd day of February 1891 at the house now occupied by (blank) Homes, and that the said commissioners report the next court.

Meredith, J. C. vs Bell - Appeal, Docketed & continued

At a County court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 2nd day of March 1891

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said court.

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, February term 1891 and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County court, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows, to wit: -

S. H. Flory & wife to D. H. Flory, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

V. E. Shacklett to Fannie E. Anderson, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

C. W. Jones & wife to Chas. Jones Jr., deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

J. H. Holsinger & wife to M. J. Bushong, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

H. B. Fairfax & wife to D. W. Delany, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Mary E. Reich to Addison Chapman, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Willis Green to Sarah Green, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Jno. Clark & wife to W. D. Clarke, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

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Albert Champ to J. B. T. Thornton, deed of trust (benefit of Caroline Weeks) conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

John H. Rennoe & wife to Geo. T. Rennoe, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, February 4th 1891 and admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith special commissioner to J. T. S. Brawner, deed conveying real estate and personal property, with a certificate annexed, was received, February 5th 1891 and admitted to record.

C. E. Brawner & wife to Meredith & Davis, deed of trust (benefit of Caroline Weeks) conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

S. B. Howell & wife to E. C. L. Brown, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office, February 11th 1891 and admitted to record.

R. H. Evans & wife to A. W. Sinclair, deed of trust (benefit of C. E. Nicol) conveying real estate, was was received, February 14th 1891 with a certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Allen Jackson to Jno. A. Nicol & F. E. Ransdell, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, February 16th 1891 and admitted to record.

Mary Waite & etc. to R. S. Davis, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, February 18th 1891 and admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol commissioner to Oliver Underwood, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, February 21st 1891 and admitted to record.

R. C. Howison to G. M. Goodwin, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, February 21st 1891 and admitted to record.

A. D. Smith & wife to A. A. Marstellar, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, February 27th 1891 and admitted to record.

TesteEdwin Nelson, Clerk

G. C. Round trustee to Daniel Miller, deed of release conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

H. H. Reid & others to Robison(?) Cole decd. deed of release conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

R. C. Weir trustee & others to Wm. Lipscomb, deed of release conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

R. C. Reid’s Application for Public RoadOrdered that G. W. Tansill, Olly Davis, Geo. Wolf, are hereby appointed commissioners

to view a route for a public road. Beginning through the lands of (blank) Riley to the main public road near Manchester’s house, and report to the convenience or inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public and especially whether any yard, garden or orchard on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed, and probable costs of same & report.

Ordered that Jno. G. Taylor, M. N. Lynn, B. W. Storke be appointed trustees, whose duty it shall be, to preserve the Township Hall in Coles Magisterial District for the use of the citizens of said district. Or sell the same, if in their judgment it should be deemed necessary for the benefit of the citizens of said district.

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Ordered that Jno. Clark, Redmon Selecman & L. Ledman be appointed trustees, whose duty it shall be, to preserve the Township Hall in Occoquan Magisterial District for the use of the citizens of said district. Or sell the same, if in their judgment it should be deemed necessary for the benefit of the citizens of said district.

M. A. Jordan & others application to open roadThe court doth appoint W. L. Heuser, G. A. Simpson & J. E. Herrell commissioners to

view a route for a road from “a point on the Carolina Road, on northeast corner of Demory’s land, & passing through the land of Jno. G. White, Jordan & Sons, Delaware Davis, Dr. R. Tyler & others to the Buckland & Thoroughfare Road” and report to the convenience or inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public and especially whether any yard, garden or orchard on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed, and probable costs of same.

The Application of Joseph Godfrey for aid under the act of the General Assembly approved March 5th 1888 entitled an act to give aid to Soldiers, Sailors, & Marines of Virginia maimed or disabled in the War between the States. The court having carefully considered the said application verified by his oath & the evidence introduced in support of the same, is of the opinion that the said Godfrey is entitled to aid under said act.

Bar Room License is this day granted L. B. Cornwell upon his application to sell by the drink, not to be taken away from the place where sold, but to be drank at the place where sold, Wines, ardent Spirits , Malt Liquors, or any mixture thereof at his place of business,at Tylers home in road from Brentsville to Dumfries in this county from the period beginning on the 2nd day of March 1891, and expiring on the30th day of April 1891. The court being fully satisfied that the Applicant is a fit person and that his place of business is suitably convenient, and that the tax required by law, has been paid to the proper officer, and the bond required properly executed with surety for the faithful performance of the requirements of said act.

Dumfries Foot BridgeReport of commissioners this day returned, and the court agreeing to the expenditure

necessary to build the said bridge, doth confirm the said report and doth further order that the said bridge be built, at an expense not exceeding $75 which is ordered to be certified to the Board of Supervisors.

In the Rose Hill and Beaver Dam BridgesThe court doth accept the bid of Henry Reid, amounting to $33.00 and doth order that j.

F. Wheat the commissioner to superintend the building of the said bridges to enter into contract with the said Reid, and to take from him bond and security in the penalty of $65 conditioned according to law.

Chestnut Lick BridgeThe report of commissioner was this day returned, and the court after maturely

considering the same doth order that the said report be confirmed, and doth order that the said bridge be constructed, at an expense not exceeding four hundred dollars, which is ordered to be certified to the Board of Supervisors.

At a County court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 3rd day of March 1891

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said court.

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Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Jos. B. Reid six dollars and ninety cents in full for account this day presented.

The appraisement List of the personal property of M. A. Ish decd, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

The Committee Account of Mrs. A. F. Goodwin was presented to the court and was ordered to be recorded.

The Estate account of Samuel Wolverton decd. having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

The Distributes and Estate account of Jno. S. Love decd. having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

Jno. S. Tyler, jailor, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $7.85 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

At a County Court, continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 6th day of April 1891

Present Hon. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge of said court.

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, March term 1891 and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County court, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the proceedings as follows, to wit:

F. Stoll & wife to Sallie M. Slingerland, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office, March 9th 1891 and admitted to record.

Joseph Butler & wife to Jno A. Harrison, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office, March 10th 1891 and admitted to record.

E. L. Lindsley & wife to Geo.W. Johnson, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office, March 10th 1891 and admitted to record.

E. V. Weir and wife to David Alexander, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, March 11th 1891 and admitted to record.

Jno. H. Hammill & wife to Louisa & Margaret Reid, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, March 13th 1891 and admitted to record.

Jos. Butler and wife to Hamilton Butler, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, March 17th 1891 and admitted to record.

A. L. Bartholomew to M. Carr & Co., Bill of Sale, conveying personal property, was received March 16th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Sally Grayson to Alcinda Watson, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received, and admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol trustee to Jno. L. Keys, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office, March 24th 1891 and admitted to record.

R. T. Cross & wife to C. E. Nicol, deed of trust (benefit of Aug. Jacobs) conveying real estate,with a certificate annexed, was received March 27th 1891 and was admitted to record.

Eliza Burke, Homestead deed, was received March 18th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

teste, E. Nelson clerk

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James Burkett & wife to Jos. Roy, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

D. C. Alexander & wife to W. H. Bailey, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Abraham Richard to A. H. Ronse, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

The Richmond and Danville Rail Road & Co. The Virginia M.Railway Co.and The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co. agreements was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

The Board of Church Erection to the trustees of Presbyterian Church at Manassas, release deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Jno. C. Goode & wife to Jos. T. Baker deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Jno. W. Hutchison & wife to Chs. Stone assignment of personal property with certificate annexed was presented to court and ordered to be recorded.

In the Matter of Hooe’s Creek BridgeThe board of supervisors having agreed to the expenditure ____ to report the said bridge.

The court doth appoint W. S. Lynn commissioner to advertise for the expenditure of said work at the lowest bidder and report to the court.

On the motion of Jno. A. Marshall who made oath and together with J. B. Reid his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $10,000.10 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Marshall for obtaining letters of Administration upon the estate of R. Marshall Davis decd in due form.

Ordered that L. Ledman, J. R. Davis and O. S. Davis after being sworn for that purpose do inventory and appraise the personal property of R. M. Davis decd. and return the same to the commissioner of accounts for this court.

The court doth appoint Jno. A. Marshall guardian of Ethel Davis infant child of R. M. Davis decd. Thereupon the said Marshall together with C. B. Marshall his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $5000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

Commonwealth vs Luther Champ - indictment for misdemeanorThis day came as well the attorney for the commonwealth as the defendant by his

attorney and the defendant pleaded not guilty to which the attorney for the commonwealth replied generally and thereupon came a jury to wit;J. Rennoe Jack Payne R. Selecman_________ J. H. Reid J. H. AbelJos. Beavers H. H. Lynn J. L. KeysJas _____ D. P. Bellwho were sworn the truth of and upon the promise to speak and after hearing the evidence and argument of counsel returned a verdict in these words. We the jury find the defendant guilty and asses his fine at $5.00. Therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiff receive against the defendant. the fine assessed by the jurors in their verdict aforesaid and the costs of this prosecution.

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Ordered that W. H. Breeden be released from road duty on account of bodily infirmity.

The last will and testament of D. T. Arrington decd. was this day presented to the court and for probate and signature thereto fully proven by the oath of F. J. Cannon & J. J. Davis the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded, and on motion of Henry F. Lynn the Executor therein named, who made oath, & together with David J. Arrington the Executor theirin named and together with Nanny C. Arrington, C. S. Arrington, Anna C. Arrington and C. S. Arrington his sureties who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said D. J. Arrington for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.

Ordered that F. J. Cannon, J. W. Willcoxen and J. J. Davis after being sworn for that purpose do inventory and appraise the personal property for D. T. Arrington decd. and returned the same to the commissioner of accounts of this court.

Ordered that Wallace Storke overseer of the poor in Coles Magisterial District do bind out according to law to R. H. Hooe, Georgianna Marshall a pauper of the Poor House of this county until she obtains the age of 18 years of age.

Ordered that Wallace Storke overseer of the poor in Coles Magisterial District do bind out according to law to S. R. Lowe, W. H. Cornwell a pauper man of the Poor House of this county until she obtains the age of 18 years of age.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay O. S. Davis, one dollar for services as commissioner in Read’s application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay Edward Read, one dollar for services as commissioner in Read’s application to open road.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay G. W. Wolfe, one dollar for services as commissioner in Read’s application to open road.

Ordered that Thos. E. Gossum be appointed commissioner of the revenue in District No. 2 to fill out unexpired term of R. M. Davis dec’d faithful discharge of his duties, which bond is ordered to be recorded. Thereupon the said Gossum qualified by taking the oath prescribed by law.

Alexander & etc. Application to Open RoadOrdered that the same be continued with peremptory order for trial on the first day of

next term.R. C. Reid’s Application to Open Road

Report of commissioner filed and summons ordered against the owner of the land through which the said road passes.

Commonwealth vs Watson - on indictment for misdemeanorOn motion of the citizens for the Commonwealth and for reasons appearing to the court it

is ordered that the defendant be discharged.Commonwealth vs Johnson continued until text term.

Beavers’ & etc. Application to Open RoadReport of commissioner filed and summons against the land ordered to the next term.

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The order entered in this application at last term of the court, is hereby rescinded and it is ordered that the matter be recommitted to said court with instructions to again view and report the probable costs of same.

On the Application of Louis F. Detrick permission is granted him to construct a railroad across the County road from Dumfries to Brentsville on the line of rail road proposed to be constructed from Cabbin Branch Mines either to Potomac City or to Barron(?)

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to G. M. Ratcliffe, one dollar as commissioner in Beaver Dam Bridge.

Ordered that the Treasurer pay to T. I. Sullivan, one dollar as commissioner in Alexanders & etc. application to open road.

Rose Hill & Beaver Dam BridgesThe report of commissioner Wheat was this day returned and it appearing from said

report that the repairs on said bridges have been completed according to contract. It is ordered that the Treasurer pay to Henry Reid the contractor the sum of $33 in full of same.

On the motion of Wm. Posey, one of the sureties of Alice A. Posey executrix of Thos. Posey decd. (requiring her to give other security as excurtrix, and it appearing that notice has been duly executed and she failing to give such additional security, it is ordered that her powers of executrix as aforesaid, be revoked and annulled.

Whereupon, on motion of the said Wm. Posey, who made oath, & together with Jas. Russell & Jno. B. Reid his sureties who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $700 conditioned according to law, certificate is granted the said Posey, for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Posey decd. unadministration by the said Alice A. Posey. Ordered that the court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.

Wm. E. Lipscomb

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 7th day of April 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court.

The estate account of Sarah Reid decd. was presented to the court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

Tomyns E. H. Dickens, a native of England, this day declared that it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, and particularly to Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain.

Gilman & others Application to open road.The report of commissioners having been returned. It is ordered that the proprietors of the

land through which said road passes be summoned to next term to show cause if any they can why said road should not be opened as proposed.

In the Matter of Neabsco BridgeIt is ordered that heretofore filed by commissioner Sinclair and others be recommitted to

G. W. Tansill, G. R. Atkinson and (blank) Lyle, who are hereby directed to ascertain and report the probable costs of erecting across Neabsco Creek, at or near to a point where the Dumfries and Occoquan Public Road crosses the said creek. An iron bridge with stone abutments and

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wing walls, and also the same information relative to the erection of a wooden bridge at the same place.

On the motion of Wm. L. G. Nicol, Frank Ransdell and Blanche Ransdell his wife and Grace Nicol and Drummond Nicol and Maude Nicol, the last under 21 years of age by their ___ friend Jno. A. Nicol. C. E. Nicol is hereby appointed substitute trustee in the room and stead of George W. Sprinkle decd. in the deed from A. Nicol to said G. W. Sprinkle bearing date 28th May 1868 and of record in liber A26 page 687 of the county court of Prince William County Virginia, and said substitute trustee is appointed with all the proven rights, duties and responsibilities that was vested in the said Geo. W. Sprinkle decd. under the said deed.

Heuser Application vs Latham ApplicationThis day came the parties by their attorneys who being fully heard and the evidence

maturely considered it ___ to the court that there is error in the judgment aforesaid. Therefore it is considered by the court that that the appellar recorder against the appellant the sum of $7.17 and $7.60 cents incurred & before the Justice of the Peace and the court doth further consider that the appellant recover against the appellar his costs by him expended in prosecuting their appeal.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 4th day of May 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court.

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, April term 1891 and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County court, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the proceedings as follows.

James Birkett and wife to Jos.Roy, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

D. C. Alexander & wife to W. H. Bailey, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Abraham Pinkard to A. H. Rouse, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

The Richmond & Danville Rail Road Company; The Virginia M. Railway Company; and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company; Argument, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

The Board of Church Erection to the trustees of Presbyterian Church at Manassas, release deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Jno. C. Goode & wife to Jas. T. Baker, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

John W. Hutchinson & wife to Charles Storm, assignment of personal property, was presented to the court with certificate annexed and was ordered to be recorded

Abraham Hindgardner & wife to E. E. Meredith, deed of trust (benefit of J. P. Manuel) conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was received April 8th 1891 & admitted to record.

Isaac K. Harley and wife to Abraham Conner, deed of trust (benefit of Mary Zeigler & others) conveying real estate and personal property, was received April 8th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

John Clarke, wife &c. to Jno. E. H. Bond, deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received April 8th 1891, and was admitted to record.

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C. F. Simindriver to M. Carr, Bill of Sale conveying personal property, was received April 10th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Robert Guy and wife to W. L. Guy and wife, deed conveying real estate, was received April 11th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jack Bowling and wife to J. B. T. Thornton, deed of trust (benefit of E. Nelson) conveying real estate and personal property, was received April 11th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

L. A. Marsteller and wife to Meredith & Thornton, deed of trust (benefit of R. L. Payne guardian) conveying real estate and personal property, was received April 13th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

A. L. Bartholomew to M. Carr, bill of sale conveying personal property, was received April 13th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

M. E. Tebbs to G. A. Hulfish, deed of release conveying real estate, was received April 18th 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Mark Thomas to C. E. Nicol,deed of trust (benefit of Aylett Holtzman) conveying real estate and personal property, was received April 8th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

John T. Gesling and wife to G. W. Robinson trustee, deed conveying real estate, was received April 18th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jno. R. Tillett and wife to Robert Portner, deed conveying real estate, was received April 20th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jane G. Robertson &c. to Charles I. Johnson, deed conveying real estate, was received April 21st 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

S. E. Towles and others to Samuel Fleckinger, deed conveying real estate, was received April 21th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

E. L. Lindsley to E. Nelson, deed of trust (benefit of S. H. Marshall) conveying real estate and personal property, was received April 22nd 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jno. W. Smith & wife to Annie M. Jordan, deed conveying real estate, was received April 25th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

James F. Grimes and wife to Edw. Abner,deed conveying real estate, was received April 27th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

E. S. Moore & wife to C. C. Holmes, deed conveying real estate, was received April 28th 1891, acknowledged by the grantors, and was admitted to record.

Joseph Merritt to Julia Sopen, power of attorney,was received May 2nd 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Joseph Merritt to Emma Merritt, deed conveying real estate, was received May 2nd 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Virginia Duty &c to Edw. Abner, deed conveying real estate, was received May 2nd 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Samuel Lunt to Wm. M. Wheeler &c deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

C. E. Nicol commissioner to George J. Wright, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

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Primm & others Application to Open RoadThe court directs that the report heretofore made be recommitted to C. L. Hynson, E. E.

Conner & O. H. Evans with instructions to report the propriety of changing the route of the proposed old road, so that it will run up or near the branch on which the Quarries of Muddiman & others are situated to the Centreville and Manassas Road to avoid the hill near Minnie Nailors.

John S. Powell who has been appointed a Notary Public for this county for the term of four years from this day qualified as such by entering in bond with L. Ledman as his surety in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law, and taking the several oaths prescribed by law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

On a motion of Redmon Selecman who made oath and together with Jno.Powell his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $200, conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Redmon Selecman for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of William Selecman decd. in due form.

The true last will and testament of William Holmes decd. was presented to the court for probate and the signatures that its fully proven by the oaths of H. C. Ashby and J. C. Colvin subscribing thereto and is ordered to be recorded.

The true last will and testament of Martha F. French decd. was presented to the court for probate and the signatures that its fully proven by the oaths of R. C. Weir and George N. Florence & acknowledged and is ordered to be recorded.

Beavers Application to Open RoadIt appearing that summons against each of the proprieties, in this case has been duly executed, it is ordered that the report of commissioner Lowe filed at February term 1889 and his amended report filed April 6th 1891 be and they are hereby confirmed and the road established in accordance therewith, and S. R. Lowe is appointed commissioner to open said road according to said report and let the opening thereof to the lowest bidder and report his action thereunder to this court and the county treasurer is ordered to pay the following sums for damages awarded by said report, to wit; to C. H. Bieber $55 to Wileman Chappel $4.00 and to A. Kohn $25

Ordered that the treasurer pay Jno. G. Roseberry the sum of $5 for services as commissioner in Alexander and others application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay W. F. Manuel the sum of $5 for services as commissioner in Alexander and others application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay S. R. Lowe the sum of $3 for services as commissioner in Alexander and others application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay H. H. Lynn the sum of seventy-five cents for qualifying for services as commissioner in Alexander and others application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay F. W. Holmes the sum of $5 for services as commissioner in Alexander and others application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay G. R. Actkinson , one dollar for services as commissioner in Beaver Dam & Rose Hill Bridges.

E. E. Meredith attorney for the Commonwealth presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $10 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

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D. C. Norman, constable of Prince William County, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $7.01 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

Jas. M. Amidon, constable of Prince William County, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $18 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

J. F. Wheat,and J. H. Reid, justices of the peace, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $22 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

Bar room Licenses is this day granted to C. E. Brawner, A. Flaherty & Co., W. C. Wagner, Geo. W. Smith, B. S. Robertson, Jos. B. Reid, T. I. Sullivan, R. A. Maddox, W. F. Mills, L. Ledman, W. D. Clarke, O. S. Davis & G. S. Ashford, upon their application to sell by the drink, not to be taken away from the place of delivery, but to be drank where sold, wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, on fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, for the period beginning on the 4th day of May 1891 and expiring on the 30th day of April 1892, the court being fully satisfied upon hearing the evidence, that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds with security as required by law.

Retail Liquor Licenses is this day granted to upon their application C. E. Brawner, A. Flaherty & Co., W. C. Wagner, Geo. W. Smith, B. S. Robertson, Jos. B. Reid, T. I. Sullivan, R. A. Maddox, W. F. Mills, L. Ledman, W. D. Clarke, O. S. Davis & G. S. Ashford, to sell by retail only in quantities up to five gallons at any one time to any one individual wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, in fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, which shall not be drank at the place where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or demijohns, or other vessels to be removed therefrom, from the period beginning on the 1st day of May 1891 and ending on the 30th day of April 1892, the court being fully satisfied that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of five hundred dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

Commonwealth vs Alfred Johnson on Indictment - misdemeanorThis day came as well the attorney for the Commonwealth as the defendant by council

and the defendant pleaded not guilty to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally and thereupon came a jury to wit: Jno. D. Davis C. M. Copen H. A. KeysJackson Payne Jno. L. Keys H. H. LynnA. B. Edmond W. H. Reid E. S. CornwellJames Beavers J. H. Rennoe Jas. R. Daviswho were sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak and after hearing the evidence and argument of counsel, returned a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the prisoner guilty and assess a fine against him at $8.” Therefore is considered by the court that the Commonwealth recover against the deft. the sum of thirty dollars, the fine assessed by the jurors in their said verdict and the costs of this prosecution.

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At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 5th day of May 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court.

The appraisement list of the personal property of R. M. Davis decd, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

The appraisement list of the personal property of Thos. Posey decd, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

The estate account of Jno. Cross, decd, was presented to the court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

The estate account of Sarah Reid decd. having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed there to the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

On motion of Susan A. Holmes, who made oath and together with W. H. Holmes her security, who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Susan A. Holmes as executrix of the last will and testament of Wm. Holmes decd.

Ordered that J. C. Colvin, H. C. Ashby and F. M. Herndon after being sworn for that purpose, do inventory and appraise the personal property of Wm. Holmes decd, and return the same from under their hands to the commissioner of accounts of this county.

On motion of J. A. Grimes, and it appearing to the court, that legal notice of this application have been given to all parties interested. It is ordered that Jas. F. Grimes be and is hereby substituted as trustee in the room and stead of George Selecman in deed of trust bearing date October 30th 1875 in Liber 30 pages 321 with all the nights, duties, responsibilities and privileges that was vested in the Selecman by said deed of trust.

The court doth appoint J. A. Brawner, J. P. Manuel and Robert Manuel to view a change in the road between Nokesville Station and Kettle Run Bridge where Millford Road crosses the railroad.

In the Matter of D. C. Alexander & Others to Open Public RoadThis day came as well the applicant by their attorneys, as well and Metzger by his attorney, and the court having maturely considered the report of commissioners dated 12th day of March 1891, and the exception filed thereto by said Metzger, doth overrule the first and second exceptions and evidence being adduced as to the third exception, the court doth overrule the said exception and confirm the said report, and the court doth further order that the said road be established according to the report of the viewers and the diagram filed therewith and that W. B. Glascock be appointed a commissioner to have the said road opened according to law after advertising for proposals for the same, and it is further ordered that Wm. Metzgar be allowed the sum of $220, L. Ledman $20, J. W. Simms $30, W. C. Valance $5.00, T. L. Selecman $5.00, Wm. Carter $10. The court doth further order that the said road is established upon the express conditions that the sum of $165 subscribed by the persons interested in the opening of the same, shall be paid towards the expenses of the same, all of which is ordered to be certified to the board of supervisors, and thereupon the said Wm. Metzger appealed as of night and executed a bond in the penalty of $250 conditioned according to law.

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At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Friday the 8th day of May 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court.The orders of Tuesday were read and signed

In the matter of the application of Jno. M. Patton for license to keep a bar and to sell by retail at Waterfall.

This day came the applicant and on motion of Jno. A. Harrison, B. Powell and Wm. Powell they are entered as defendants to contest said application, and on their motion the said application is continued until the next term.

In the matter of the Application of J. T. J. Davis for license to sell by retail near Horton’s Store. This day came the applicant and on motion of F. M. Herndon he is entered as defendant to contest the said application, and on motion of the said Davis, the application is continued until the next term.

In the matter of the Application of H. C. Ashby for license to sell by retail at Horton’s Store. This day came the applicant by his attorney, and on motion of. T. J. Davis & W. T. Wine they are entered as defendants to contest the said application, and on motion of the said Ashby, the said application is continued until the next term.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 1st day of June 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court.

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, May term 1891 and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the proceedings as follows. to wit:

Samuel Lunt to William M.Wheeler &c. deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and was ordered to be recorded.

C. E. Nicol, Comm. to G. I. Wright, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and was ordered to be recorded.

Alsy A. Posey &c. to S. T. Stone, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 8th 1891, and was admitted to record.

Mary S. Thornton &c. to Virginia Brown Stone Company, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 9th 1891, and was admitted to record.

Virginia Brownstone Company to E. E. Meredith, deed of trust conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 9th 1891, and was admitted to record.

J. L. Bettis & wife to W. C. Carrico trustee, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May11th 1891, and was admitted to record.

Lucien Monroe to C. E. Brawner, deed of trust, benefit of J. S. T. Brawner, conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 11th 1891, and was admitted to record.

D. H. Flory to Samuel H. Flory, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 18th 1891, and was admitted to record.

Z. A. Kankey to Jno. W. Simms, deed of release conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 20th 1891, and was admitted to record.

Jno. W. Simms and wife to L. L. Ledman, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 20th 1891, and was admitted to record.

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George W. Saunders decd., division of his real estate, was received May 22nd 1891, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith special commissioner to Mrs. Sarah Keys, deed conveying real estate was received May 23rd 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

W. W. Giles to C. S. Giles, was received May 20th 1891, and was admitted to recordD. G. Bertolet to Kate B. Bear, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed,

was received May 26th 1891, and was admitted to record.Kate B. Bear &c. to Meredith & Thornton, deed of trust (benefit of D. G. Bertolet)

conveying real estate was received May 23rd 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

Jno. R. Elliott’s Homestead, deed was received May 26th 1891, acknowledged by said Elliott and admitted to record.

Thos. S. Forbes &c. to Otto Wittichen, deed of release conveying real estate was received May 27th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Otto Wittichen to Richard Belches, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 27th 1891, and was admitted to record.

R. Belches & wife to E. E. Meredith, deed of trust, conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was received May 27th 1891, and was admitted to record.

Jas. F. Grimes &c. to Edward Abner, deed conveying real estate was received May 28th 1891 with a certificate annexed and admitted to record.

C. H. Beiber & wife to C. E. Nicol, deed of trust, conveying real estate was received May 30th 1891, acknowledged by the grantors and admitted to record.

A. M. Arrington & wife to Washburn Arrington, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith &c. commissioners to Jno. T. Spittle, deed conveying real estate was presented to the court, acknowledged by the grantors and was ordered to be recorded.

Wm. H. Brooks to E. Nelson, power of attorney, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed and was ordered to be recorded.

W. B. Glascock & wife to Jas. E. Nelson, deed of trust benefit of Jno. H. Rennoe, conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

E. Hunton Jr. commissioner to William Beverly Jr., deed conveying real estate was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed and was ordered to be recorded.

Retail Liquor Licenses is this day granted to R. A. Maddox, T. I. Sullivan, Williams & Fick, and J. M. Patton, upon their application to sell by retail only in quantities up to five gallons at any one time to any one individual wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, in fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, which shall not be drank at the place where sold, but shall be delivered to the purchaser in bottles, jugs, or demijohns, or other vessels to be removed therefrom, from the period beginning on the 1st day of June 1891 and ending on the 30th day of April 1892, the court being fully satisfied that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds as required by law, with good security, payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of five hundred dollars each, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties.

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Bar room Licenses is this day granted William & Fick and D. M. Patton upon their application to sell by the drink, not to be taken away from the place of delivery, but to be drank where sold, wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, alcoholic bitters, on fruits preserved in ardent spirits, at their respective places of business in this county, for the period beginning on the 1st day of June 1891 and expiring on the 30th day of April 1892, the court being fully satisfied upon hearing the evidence, that the applicants are fit persons and that their places of business are suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer and the applicants have executed bonds with security as required by law.

In the Matter of Woodbridge RoadThe report of commissioner Davis was this day filed, and it appearing that the work on

said road has been completed according to contract. It is hereby ordered that the treasurer pay to R. L. Powell the contractor the sum of $39.84 in full of said contract.

C. K. Milligan this day produced to the court, proof of his ordination, and of his being in regular communion with the Methodist Episcopal Church South and thereupon the said Milligan together with John S. Powell, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Milliganis licensed to celebrate marriages in this state.

R. C. Reid’s Application to Open RoadReport of commissioners filed, and the same recommitted to G. W. Tansill, Jno. Clark

and J. B. Davis to view a route for a public road from a point beginning at a corner of Rileys land & running through said Rileys land to the Manchester __ and report to the convenience or inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public and especially whether any yard, garden or orchard on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed, and report at next court.

Ordered that Robert Deats be released from capitation tax on account of age and bodily infirmity.

Ordered that Jno. Florance be released from capitation tax and road duty on account of age and bodily infirmity.

On the motion of H. Howdershell, and together with George O. Donohoe his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Howdershell qualified as administrator upon the estate of G. W. Lee decd., by taking the oath prescribed by law.

Ordered that. P. Smith, B. H. Jordan and Burr Powell do inventory & appraise the personal property of G. W. Lee decd. and return the same from under their hands to the commissioner of accounts of this court.

Upon the recommendation of the Board of Supervisors the court doth appoint L. E. Jones, superintendent of the poor in this county thereupon the said Jones together with C. M. Copen, Thos. Wolfenden, Jno. Movath & Jas. Luck his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $5000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Jones qualified by taking the oath prescribed by law.

J. C. McInteer, deputy constable presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $18.15 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

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Dr. J. S. Powell, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia for $2.50 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

J. F. Wheat, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia for $28.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

J. F. Wheat, L. E. Merchant and T. E. Kincheloe justices, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia for $3.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

Jas. L. Cole justice of the peace, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia for $1.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

Ordered that the treasurer refund to J. T. J. Davis doing business as Davis & Company, the sum of $76.50 the amount of license tax collected from him upon his application to retail liquor.

In the matter of J. M. Patton’s Application for Liquor License.For reasons appearing to the court it is ordered that Jno. A. Harrison, Burr Powell, & Wm. Shirley be stricken off as defendants contesting said application

The judge of this court being so situated as to render it impracticable for him to preside, E. E. Meredith an attorney was called to preside the following order. - C. E. and P. A. Lipscomb, children of Wm. E. Lipscomb, over 14 years of age, made choice of said W. E. Lipscomb as their guardian, who together with W. N. Lipscomb, his surety who qualified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $200 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

Present Hon. William E. Lipscomb, Judge

In the Matter of Chestnut Lick BridgeThe report of commissioners was this day filed, and the court being of opinion that the

said bridge herefor be established, and it appearing that the expenditure necessary to construct said bridge & abutments, will be $700. It is ordered that the said expenditure be certified to the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting.

In the Matter of Neabsco BridgeThe report of commissioners was this day filed, and the court being of opinion that the

said bridge herefor be established, and it appearing that the expenditure necessary to construct said bridge & abutments, will be $1000. It is ordered that the said expenditure be certified to the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting.

Application to Sell Ardent Spirits by RetailIn the matter of the application of J. T. J. Davis to sell by retail, ardent spirits near

Horton’s Store. This day came the applicant J. T. J. Davis by his attorney and F. M. Herndon the contestant by his attorney, and after hearing the evidence and arguments of counsel, for and against the said application, the court doth refuse to grant the said license, and it is considered by the court, that the said Herndon recover against the said Davis his costs by him in this behalf expended.

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In the matter of the application of H. C. Ashby to Retail Liquor at Horton’s Store. This day came the applicant by his attorney, and the contestants J. T. J. Davis and W. T. Wine by their attorney and after hearing the evidence and arguments of counsel for and against the said application, the court being satisfied that the application is a fit person and his place of business is suitable and convenient, and that the specific tax required by law has been paid to the proper officer, doth grant the said license to sell wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors or any mixture thereof, only in quantities up to 5 gallons at any one time to any one individual, at his place of business in this county which shall not be drank at the place where sold,and therefore the said Ashby _______ bond and security according to law and it is further considered by the court that the said Ashby recover against the contestants his costs by him in this behalf _____.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 2nd day of June 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court.

The estate account of Jno. Cross decd. having been ordered to lie for exceptions, and no exceptions having been filed thereto the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

The sale list of the personal property of Wm. Colbert decd. having been examined & approved, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

The sale list of the personal property of Thomas Posey decd. having been examined & approved, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

In the Matter of the Application for Bridge at BucklandIt is ordered that the report of commissioners returned at the August term 1888, be and the same is hereby confirmed, and the court being of opinion that the said bridge should be established at a cost not exceeding twenty fife hundred dollars, it is further ordered that this application be certified to the Board of Supervisors for their action.

In the Matter of Jordans Application to Open RoadThe sums. awarded against the land owners having been returned executed and the court

being of opinion that the said road should be established doth order that the same be certified to the Board of Supervisors for their action.

Jno. G. Taylor who has been elected a Justice of the Peace in Coles Magisterial District by the qualified voters thereof. This day came into court, and qualified as said Justice by taking the several oaths prescribed by law.

The treasurer of this court, this day presented to the court, a list of sales of delinquent land for the year 1889,and sold by the said treasurer to the parties therein named, and the court being satisfied of the correctness of the said report, doth order that a copy of said report be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts.

The treasurer this day presented to the court, a list delinquent lands returned delinquent for the year 1889,and re------- by the parties therein named before the sale, and the court being satisfied of the correctness of the said report, doth order that a copy of said report be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts.

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At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 3nd day of June 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court.

James T. Sincox who has been elected Supervisor in Dumfries Magisterial District in this county by the qualified voters thereof. This day came into court and together with Jas. M. Barbee his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, Therefore the said Sincox qualified by taking the several oaths prescribed by law.

Thomas H. Lion who has been elected a justice of the peace in Manassas District in this county by the qualified voters thereof this day came into court and qualified as such by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

H. C. Ashby who has been elected a justice of the peace in Coles District in this county by the qualified voters thereof this day came into court and qualified as such by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

W. T. Allen & W. W. Buckley who have been elected a justices of the peace in Brentsville District in this county this day came into court and qualified as such by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

J. C. McInteer who has been elected by the qualified voters, as overseer of the poor in Dumfries Magisterial District, this day came into court, and together with W. W. Kincheloe, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of five hundred dollars conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said McInteer qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

W. G. Iden who has been elected by the qualified voters, as Constable of Manassas Magisterial District, this day came into court, and together with G. W. Nutt and E. Nelson , his sureties who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Iden qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

R. A. Cooper who has been elected by the qualified voters of Brentsville Magisterial District, as overseer of the poor in said district, this day came into court, and together with E. Nelson, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of five hundred dollars conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Cooper qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Robert H. Hooe who has been elected Commissioner of the Revenue in District No. 1 by the qualified voters of Prince William County, Brentsville Magisterial District, this day came into court, and together with W. W. Kincheloe, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $3000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Cooper qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

The Manassas Gazette, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $5.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

Ordered that the treasurer pay G. W. Nutt, surveyor of Prince William County, five dollars in full for his services as surveyor in Alexander’s application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay W. B. Glascock, one dollar for services as chain carrier in Alexander’s application to open a public road.

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At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 8th day of June 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of Tuesday were read and signed

Robert Curtis who has been elected overseer of the poor in Occoquan Magisterial District by the qualified voters thereof this day came into court, and together with Tyson Janney, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of (not given) conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Curtis qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Milton Arrington who has been elected Constable in Occoquan Magisterial District by the qualified voters thereof this day came into court, and together with Washburn Arrington and Albert M. Arrington, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Milton Arrington qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Jno. Powell & Robert S. Powell who has been elected Justice of the Peace in Occoquan Magisterial District, this day came into court and qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

H. H. Lynn who has been elected justice of the peace in Coles Magisterial District, this day came into court and and qualified by taking the several oaths prescribed by law.

Jas. B. Beach who has been elected a Supervisor in Occoquan Magisterial District, this day came into court, and together with G. W. Tansill, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Beach qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Upon the recommendation of the Board of Supervisors, the court doth appoint G. W. Nutt, surveyor of this county thereupon the said Nutt together with E. Nelson his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Beach qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

C. M. Copen who has been elected Supervisor in Coles Magisterial District by the qualified voters thereof this day came into court, and together with E. Nelson and B. W. Storke, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Copen qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

B. D. Merchant who has been elected Supervisor in Manassas Magisterial District by the qualified voters thereof this day came into court, and together with J. C. Colvin, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Merchant qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

J. C. Colvin who has been elected Supervisor in Brentsville Magisterial District by the qualified voters thereof, this day came into court, and together with B. D. Merchant, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Colvin qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

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George A. Simpson, who has been elected Supervisor in Gainesville Magisterial District by the qualified voters thereof, this day came into court, and together with W. W. Kincheloe, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Simpson qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

B. W. Storke, who has been elected by the qualified voters of Coles Magisterial District as Overseer of Poor thereof, this day came into court, and together with C. M. Copen, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Storke qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

W. D. Clarke who has been elected by the qualified voters of Prince William County, as Commissioner of Revenue in District No. 2, this day came into court, and together with Jno. Clarke, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $3000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Clarke qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

R. H. Woodyard to Jno. S. Richie, bill of sale conveying personal property, was presented to the court, acknowledged by the grantor and ordered to be recorded.

On motion of the Virginia Brown Stone Company, it is ordered that the said Company be allowed the use of form ___ (?) of the county road, leading from Bristow Station to Broad Run, near the junction of the said road with the Brentsville and Bristow Road at Bristow Station, for the purpose of erecting and operating a derrick, provided it shall not interfere with travel over said road, and shall not prevent the said road from being properly worked.

M. C. Holmes to J. E. Nelson, deed of trust (benefit of E. Nelson) with certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

S. J. Miller to D. F. Kerlin, deed of trust (benefit of Susan P---ley) with certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 9th day of June 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed

E. E. Meredith, who has been elected by the qualified voters of Prince William County, as Commonwealths Attorney of said county, this day came into court and qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

In Vacation June 15th 1891

Alfred B. Edmunds who has been elected by the qualified voters of Brentsville Magisterial District in this County a Justice of the Peace in the said District. This day came before me, judge of the said court, and qualified by taking the several oaths prescribed by law.

Wm. E. Lipscomb, judge

State of Virginia, Prince William County to wit:I William E. Lipscomb, judge of the county court of the said county in the said state,

certify that Henry Colbert who has been elected by the qualified voters of Manassas Magisterial

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District in the said county, Overseer of the Poor in said District. Personally appeared before me this day, and qualified as such Overseer of the Poor by taking the several oaths prescribed by law, and I further certify that the said Colbert together with Benjamin D. Merchant his surety who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law, which bond will be recorded by the clerk of said court in the book kept for the purpose. Given under my hand this 29th day of June 1891.

Wm. E. Lipscomb, judge

State of Virginia, Prince William County to wit:I William E. Lipscomb, judge of the county court of the said county in the said state,

certify that David T. Arrington who has been elected by the qualified voters of Manassas Magisterial District in the said county, Justice of the Peace in said district. Personally appeared before me this day, and qualified as such Justice of the Peace by taking the several oaths prescribed by law. Wm. E. Lipscomb, Judge

Prince William County Court

State of Virginia, Prince William County to wit:I William E. Lipscomb, judge of the county court of the said county in the said state,

certify that Matthew C. Crouch who has been elected by the qualified voters of Occoquan Magisterial District in the said county, Justice of the Peace in said district. Personally appeared before me this day, and qualified as such Justice of the Peace by taking the several oaths prescribed by law.

Wm. E. Lipscomb, JudgePrince William County Court

State of Virginia, Prince William County to wit:I William E. Lipscomb, judge of the county court of the said county in the said state,

certify that George W. Tansill who has been elected by the qualified voters of said county, Sheriff of said County for the term of four years commencing on the 1st day of July 1891 Personally appeared before me this day, and qualified as such Sheriff by taking the several oaths prescribed by law, and I further certify that the said George W. Tansill together with John Clark, Thomas L. Selecman, W. W. Kincheloe, and Edwin Nelson his sureties who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $15,000 conditioned according to law, which bond will be recorded by the clerk of said court in the book kept for the purpose. Given under my hand this 29th day of June 1891.

Wm. E. Lipscomb

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At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 6th day of July 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last,June term 1891, and since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows. to wit:

A. M. Arrington & wife to Wash. Arrington, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith &c. commissioner to John T. Spittle, deed conveying real estate was presented to the court, acknowledged by the grantor and was ordered to be recorded.

Wm. H. Brooke to E. Nelson, power of attorney, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

W. B. Glascock & wife to J. E. Nelson, deed of trust, conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

E. Hunton Jr. commissioner to Wm. Beverly Jr. deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

F. W. Bradley to P. M. Bradley, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was received June 4, 1891, and admitted to record.

Thos. G. Stone & wife to P. M. Bradley, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was received June 4, 1891, and admitted to record.

J. L. Woodyard to Meredith & Davies, deed of trust conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was received June 4, 1891, and admitted to record.

J. W. Miller vs W. H. Campbell, lis pendens, filed June 11th 1891 and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith trustee to Bell Lee Lynn, deed conveying real estate, was received June 15th 1891, acknowledged by grantor, and was admitted to record.

W. W. Giles & wife to Jas. J. Davis, deed conveying real estate,with a certificate annexed was received June 17th 1891, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith to Frank Cole, deed conveying real estate,with a certificate annexed was received June 17th 1891, and was admitted to record.

Daniel Hegman & wife to W. W. Jordan, deed conveying real estate,with a certificate annexed was received June 19th 1891, and was admitted to record.

Henry H. Yard to Harriet Betz, deed conveying real estate and personal property,with a certificate annexed was received in office June 20th 1891 at 11 o’clock A.M. , and was admitted to record.

Henry Colbert &c. to Commonwealth, bond was received June 29th 1891, acknowledged, and admitted to record.

G. W. Tansill &c. to Commonwealth, bond was received June 29th 1891, acknowledged, and admitted to record.

Jno. Clarke to E. Nelson, power of attorney was received June 29th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and admitted to record.

T. L. Selecman to same, power of attorney was received June 29th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and admitted to record.

Jos. B. Reid to Jno. H. Wheaton, deed conveying real estate, was received June 30th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

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A. B. Slaymaker commissioner to R. L. Nevitt, deed conveying real estate, was received July 3rd 1891, with certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

R. L. Nevitt to Deborah Nevitt &c. deed conveying real estate, was received July 3rd 1891, with certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Edw. M. Green etals to G. H. Green trustee, deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received July 3rd 1891, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith to I. B. Levan, deed of release, conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with certificate annexed, and ordered to be recorded.

Wm. E. Lipscomb, special commissioner to Jas. E. Picket, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, acknowledged by the grantor and ordered to be recorded.

W. E. Lipscomb, special commissioner to W. B. Downs, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, acknowledged by the grantor and ordered to be recorded.

F. J. Cannon &c. to M. C. Dickens, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

R. H. Shepherd to Jeremiah Crawford, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

W. H. Sanders to C. F. Brown, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

S. B. Sanders & wife to A. B. Sanders, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

A. J. Hockman & wife to Jno. B. Larner &c. deed of trust, conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

W. R. May & wife to Jno. B. Larner &c. deed of trust, conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

Ordered that Robert Watson & L. A. Lion and N. E. Carney Sr. be released from the payment of capitation tax on account of age & bodily infirmity.

Hooe’s Creek BridgeThe report of the commission was this day returned and filed, and it is ordered that the

treasurer pay Jno. Woodyard the sum of $39 in full of contract price for building said bridge.

The application of E. W. Clowe for aid, under an act of the general assembly, approved March 5th 1888, entitled an act to give aid to Soldiers, Sailors and Marines of Virginia, maimed or disabled in the war between the states. The court having carefully considered the said application, verified by his oath and the evidence adduced in support of the same is of opinion that the said Clowe is entitled to aid under said act.

The court doth appoint J. F. Wheat & Jas. H. Reid, justices of the peace in Dumfries Magisterial District, in the room of J. F. Wheat and J. H. Reid, who were elected and failed to qualify, thereupon the said J. F. Wheat & J. H. Reid qualified by taking the oaths presented by law.

The court doth appoint A. H. Compton justice of the peace in Manassas Magisterial District, in the room of said Compton, who was elected and failed to qualify, thereupon the said Compton qualified by taking the oaths presented by law.

The court doth appoint J. P. Smith justice of the peace in Gainesville Magisterial District, in the room of Smith, who was elected and failed to qualify, thereupon the said Smith qualified by taking the oaths presented by law.

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The court doth appoint Geo. G. Tyler justice of the peace in Gainesville Magisterial District, in the room of (blank), who was elected and failed to qualify, thereupon the said J. F. Wheat & J. H. Reid qualified by taking the oaths presented by law.

The court doth appoint W. W. Foley, constable in Gainesville Magisterial District in the room of W. W. Foley who was elected and failed to qualify. Thereupon the said Foley together with J. P. Smith and E. B. Rector his surety who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

The court doth appoint Lewis Carney, constable in Dumfries Magisterial District in the room of Jas. E. Brawner who was elected and failed to qualify. Thereupon the said Carney together with J. H. Abel and Jno. N. Tolson his sureties who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

The court doth appoint D. C. Norman, constable in Coles Magisterial District in the room of said Norman who was elected and failed to qualify. Thereupon the said Norman together with Lewis Carney and T. I. Sullivan his surety who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

D. P. Edmonds who has been appointed road surveyor in Greenwich voting precinct in Brentsville Magisterial District by the Board of Supervisors of this county, this day came into court, and together with L. A. Marsteller his surety who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $200 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Edmonds qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Burr Powell who has been appointed road surveyor in Waterfall voting precinct in Gainesville Magisterial District, by the Board of Supervisors of this county, this day came into court, and together with W. B. Downs and J. P. Smith his sureties who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $350 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Powell qualified by taking the oath prescribed by law.

W. H. Francis who has been appointed road surveyor in Manassas voting precinct in Manassas Magisterial District, by the Board of Supervisors of this county, this day came into court, and together with G. W. Hixson his surety who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Francis qualified by taking the oath prescribed by law.

H. T. Posey who has been appointed road surveyor in Purcells voting precinct in Coles Magisterial District, by the Board of Supervisors of this county, this day came into court, and together with Jas. Posey his surety who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $70 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Posey qualified by taking the oath prescribed by law.

Colbert’s Application for Bridge over Neabsco RunThe court being of opinion that the said bridge would be constructed, and it appearing

that the amount necessary to construct the same will cost $150. It is ordered that the said expenditure be certified to Board of Supervisors.

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Beavers &c. Application to Open RoadIt appearing from report of commission this day filed that Samuel Beavers was the lowest

bidder for opening the said road at the price of $85.00. It is ordered that S. R. Lowe accept said bid and he is directed to enter into contracts with said Beavers taking bond & ___ for the faithful performance of same and report to the court.

Portner’s & Others Application to Open RoadThe court doth appoint Jno. L. Payne, Jas. T. Baker, and Thomas Burns, commissioners

to view a route for a public road “commencing at Bushong’s gate, running south through of M. J. Bushong & R. Bradfield to where Joseph Mayhugh’s land commences near the mouth of Cedar lane on Blandsford Road” and report the convenience or inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public and especially whether any yard, garden or orchard on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed, and probable costs of same.

G. R. Atkinson’s Application to Change Public RoadThe court doth appoint G. W. Tansill, Jno. Clark and J. L. Lyle, commissioners to view a change proposal in the public road at or near Neabsco Mills at the place where it is proposed to reach an iron bridge for a public road and report the convenience or inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public and especially whether any yard, garden or orchard on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed, and probable costs of same.

In the Matter of Little Creek BridgeThe court doth appoint Jas. T. Sincox to view the said bridge and report the probable

costs of repairing same.

H. F. Lynn presented to the court an account against the county for $1.00 as commissioner in viewing Blandsford Bridge which was allowed and ordered to be paid by county treasurer.

Chesnut Lick BridgeFor reasons appearing to the court it is ordered that the order entered in this application at

the June term 1891 be and the same is hereby rescinded.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 7th day of July 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

This day came Catherine C. Sullivan, who alleges that she is aggrieved by an entry in the personal property book by R. M. Davis, commissioner of the revenue for No. 2 district in said county for the year 1890 page 10 line 26, whereby she is charged in the name of C. C. Sullivan with one dollar & twenty one cents state taxes for the year 1890 on $15.00 the value of 1 carr. $5.00 for ___ hog, and $35.00 for household furniture and one dollar capitation tax. And there upon the said Catherine C. Sullivan moved the court to exonerate him from the payment of $1.00 of this the state taxes so erroneously charged against her for said year: which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith having died was not examined as a witness ___the application, and it appearing that said books in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the treasurer of said county in the (blank) day of August 1890 & that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made in this day for the first time, and it appearing that the said

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Catherine C. Sullivan in the name of C. C. Sullivan is erroneously charged with $1.00 capitation tax, all of which the court certified as facts proved upon the application aforesaid. On consideration whereof & from facts so proved the court is satisfied that Catherine C. Sullivan so erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $1.00, whereupon it is ordered that the said Catherine C. Sullivan be exonerated from the payment of $1.00 state taxes so erroneously charged if not already paid & if paid that it be refunded to her.

Ordered that Catherine C. Sullivan be released from fifty cents co. tax erroneously charged against her for year 1890.

Dr. P. B. Bowen presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $13.75 which having been sworn to was examined allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.

Geo. M. Ratcliffe presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $20.00 which having been sworn to was examined allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

F. P. Weeks late constable presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $1.72 which having been sworn to was examined allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.

H. H. Lynn justice of the peace, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $1.50 which having been sworn to was examined allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.

W. W. Buckley justice of the peace, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $1.50 which having been sworn to was examined allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.

L. B. Cornwell presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $2.10 which having been sworn to was examined allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.

Jno. S. Tyler jailor, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $12.25 which having been sworn to was examined allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment. And it having been proven to the court that since the commitment of said lunatic application for admission in asylum has been made.

The court doth appoint Westwood Hutchinson treasurer of this county to fill the vacancy caused by the failure of John A. Brawner to qualify.

Buckland BridgeThe Board of Supervisors having agreed to the expenditure necessary to build said

bridge. It is ordered that G. A. Hulfish, R. H. Lee & G. B. Tyler commissioners. Advertise in the Manassas Gazette for proposals to contract said bridge and abutments according to Plans & specifications filed by commissioners in the said application and report.

Neabsco BridgeThe Board of Supervisors having agreed to the expenditure necessary to build said

bridge. It is ordered that R. J. Lyell, G. R. Atkinson and Geo. W. Tansill commissioners. Advertise in the Manassas Gazette for proposals to construct said bridge and abutments according to Plans & specifications filed by commissioners in the said application and report.

Dumfries Foot BridgeThe Board of Supervisors having agreed to the expenditure necessary to construct said

bridge and abutments. It is ordered that Jas. V. Nash be appointed commissioner to advertise in

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the Manassas Gazette for proposals to construct said bridge and abutments according to Plans & specifications filed by commissioners in the said application and report.

Jordan &c. Application to Open RoadThe Board of Supervisors having agreed to the expenditure necessary to open said road.

It is ordered that Jas. E. Herrell be and is hereby appointed commissioner to advertise the opening and putting in traveling condition the said road at the lowest bidder & to contract for the same by taking bond and security for the faithful performance of same and report to the court.

Bradley Fertilizer Company vs D. C. Norman & Others - On Notice - Judgment granted the plaintiff for their costs by them in this behalfexpended.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 3th day of August 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, July term 1891, and in the clerks office since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows. to wit:

E. E. Meredith to I. B. Levan, deed of release conveying real estate was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed and was ordered to be recorded.

W. E. Lipscomb commissioner, to Jas. E. Pickett, deed conveying real estate was presented to the court, acknowledged by the grantor and was ordered to be recorded.

W. E. Lipscomb commissioner to W. B. Downs, deed conveying real estate was presented to the court, acknowledged by the grantor and was ordered to be recorded.

F. J. Cannon &c. to M. C. G. Dickens, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

R. H. Shepherd to Jeremiah Crawford, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

W. H. Sanders to C. F. Brower, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

S. B. Sanders to A. B. Sanders, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

A. J. Hockman & wife to J. B. Larner &c., deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

W. R. May & wife to J. B. Larner &c., deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

Gilbert H. Green &c. to B. G. D. Moxley, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office July 7, 1891 and admitted to record.

James O. Carter & wife to Lawson Bates, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office July 7, 1891 and admitted to record.

Douglass Green to W. W. Mackall Jr. trustee, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office July 8, 1891 and admitted to record.

A. F. Williams & wife to Charles H. Morgan, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office July 24, 1891 and admitted to record.

C. A. Prentis & wife to I. P. Baldwin, deed of trust conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office July 30, 1891 and admitted to record.

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Samuel Warring to Jas. R. Cornwell, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received in office August 1st, 1891 and admitted to record.

teste, E. Nelson, clerkCaroline Mayhugh to Jas Helm, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed,

was presented to the court & ordered to be recorded.

Grand JuryB. D. Merchant foreman, J. W. Beckham, J. G. Roseberry, T. O. Chamberlain, J. B.

Davis, J. V. Nash, M. J. Keys, F. M. Lewis & R. H. Haislip, were sworn regular grand jury of inquest in & for the body of this county & having received their charge withdrew & after some time returned into court & presented the following indictments. Indictments against Joseph Breeden for a misdemeanor a true bill, An indictment against Richard Lee & Frank Lee for a misdemeanor a true bill. An indictment against Logan Eskridge for a misdemeanor a true bill, An indictment against J. T. J. Davis for a misdemeanor a true bill, An indictment against Logan Eskridge for a misdemeanor a true bill, An indictment against Logan Eskridge for a misdemeanor a true bill. An indictment against J. T. J. Davis for a misdemeanor not a true bill & the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present was discharged.

E. T. Brady is released from the payment of capitation tax, on account of bodily infirmity.

Cahill & Company vs LoveThe defendant suggested that the plaintiffs are not residents of this state, and that security

is required of said plaintiff according to law, for the payment of the costs and damages which may be awarded to the defendant in this suit and the __ or to become due the officers of this court.

Westwood Hutchison who was at the last term of this court appointed treasurer of this county, in the room and stead of Jno. A. Brawner, who was elected and failed to qualify, this day came into court, and together with O. C. Hutchison, Julia A. Hutchison, B. H. Hutchison, Peter Polend, Fred Hutchison, John Hutchison, Ludwell Hutchison, Frank A. Ish, R. H. Tyler, W. H. Brown, E. Nelson, and W. W. Kincheloe his sureties, who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of sixty fife thousand dollars, which bond is ordered to be recorded. Thereupon the said Westwood Hutchison qualified by taking the several oaths required by law.

Jas. E. Brawner vs Johnson (on removal)This day came the parties by their attorneys and the defendant pleaded nil debit & statute

of limitation to which the plaintiff replied generally and issued was joined, and the defendants plea being argued, it seems to the court, that the said plea & matters contained theirin are sufficient in law to bar the plaintiff from having and maturing his action against the defendant. Thereupon it is considered by the court that the deft. recover against the plaintiff his costs in this behalf expanded?. To which judgment the plaintiff excepted a motion of the plaintiff the said judgment is suspended for 60 days.

Ordered that the treasurer pay to Jas. R. Davis the sum of four dollars for services as commissioner in Hartmills branch bridge four days.

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F. M. Fox who has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors, road surveyor in Horton’s Precinct, Coles District, this day came into court and together with James Ralls his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of seventy dollars, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

W. B. Glascock who has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors, road surveyor in Occoquan District, this day came into court and together with Red Selecman his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of seven hundred dollars, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

J. W. Latham who has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors, road surveyor in Hickory Grove Precinct, Gainesville District, this day came into court and together with R. C. Latham his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of two hundred dollars, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

J. W. Miller vs George Lilly - on AwardThis day came the parties by their attorneys, whereupon, pursuant to an award made and

returned between the parties aforesaid. It is considered by the court, that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the sum of $21.94 with legal interest thereon from the 3rd of August 1891 and $6.00 cost of said award, and also his costs by him in this behalf expended.

In the Matter of Occoquan BridgeThe County Court of Fairfax having appointed F. C. Davis a commissioner on the part of

said county, to have the said bridge painted. It is ordered that L. Ledman be appointed a commissioner on the part of this county to act in conjunction with said commissioner Davis to advertise and receive proposals for said work to the lowest bidder & to contract for the same & to take bond and securities for the faithful performance of said work. The said contract to be submitted to the judge of the said court for their approval in vacation. The clerk of this court is ordered to and a copy of this order to the clerk of Fairfax County.

Wm. N. Fisher, who hath been duly licensed to practice the law in the courts of the Commonwealth on his motion has leave to practice in this court and thereupon he took the oaths prescribed by law.

Primm & Others Application for a RoadThe report of commissioners was this day filed, and it is ordered that a summons be

awarded against the owners of the land, through which said road passes, to the next turn of said court to show cause if any they can, why the said road should not be established according to the report of commissioners.

Guardian of Silas ConnerOn the motion of George D. and M. E. Woodyard, and with the assent of the court, A. W.

Sinclair, is appointed guardian of Silas Conner. Thereupon the said Sinclair together with Geo. D. and M. E. Woodyard his sureties who justified as to their sufficiency, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

Jordan & Others Application to Open RoadThe report of Commissioner Herrell, this day returned, and it appearing that W. W.

Jordan is the lowest bidder for opening said road, it is ordered that Commissioner Herrell, enter into contract with said Jordan for opening said road taking bond and security, in the penalty $100 for the faithful performance of said contract at the price of $40 and report to this court.

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J. T. J. Davis vs W. W. Kincheloe - on noticedocketed and continued until the next term.

In the Matter of Little Creek BridgeThe report of Commissioner syncox was this day filed, and it is ordered that said

commissioner advertise for said repairs, at the lowest bidder, and to contract for said repairs, taking bond & security for the faithful performance of same & report to the court.

The court doth appoint Jas. V. Nash, justice of the peace for Dumfries Magisterial District in the room & stead of E. T. Kincheloe, who was elected and failed to qualify, thereupon the said Nash qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 4th day of August 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

Jas. P. Hulfish & wife to Wm. T. Wharton trustee, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.

Jno. S. Tyler, jailor of Prince William County presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $14.75 which was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

Ordered that the treasurer pay W. L. Heuser, one dollar and G. A. Simpson, one dollar for services as commissioner in Jordans application to open road.

This day came N. E. Carney, who alleges that he is aggrieved by an entry in the personal property book by R. M. Davis, commissioner of the revenue for second district in said county for the year 1889 page and line 20, whereby he is charged with one dollar state taxes for the year 1889 a capitation tax. And there upon the said N. E. Carney moved the court to exonerate him from the payment of $1.00 of this the state taxes so erroneously charged against him for said year: which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith atty. for the Commonwealth for said county & R. M. Davis the commissioner who made the assessment having died, and it appearing that said books in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the treasurer of said county on the day of August (blank) 1889 & that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made in this day for the first time, and it appearing that the said . N. E. Carney had been released from capitation tax, by an order of county court entered of record an account of age & bodily infirmity, all of which the court certifies to as facts proven upon said application. On consideration whereof & from facts so proved the court is satisfied that said Carney so erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $1.00, whereupon it is ordered that the said N. E. Carney Sr. be exonerated from the payment of $1.00 state taxes so erroneously charged if not already paid & if paid that it be refunded to him.

Ordered that N. E. Carney Sr. be released from fifty cents county tax for the year 1889 and if paid that it be refunded to him by county treasurer of this county.

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This day came N. E. Carney, who alleges that he is aggrieved by an entry in the personal property book by R. M. Davis, commissioner of the revenue for second district in said county for the year 1890 page 2 and line 16, whereby he is charged with one dollar state taxes for the year 1890 a capitation tax. And there upon the said N. E. Carney moved the court to exonerate him from the payment of $1.00 of this the state taxes so erroneously charged against him for said year: which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith atty. for the Commonwealth for said county & R. M. Davis the commissioner who made the assessment having died, and it appearing that said books in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the treasurer of said county on the day of August (blank) 1890 & that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made in this day for the first time, and it appearing that the said . N. E. Carney had been released from capitation tax, by an order of county court entered of record an account of age & bodily infirmity, all of which the court certifies to as facts proved upon said application aforesaid. On consideration whereof & from such facts so proved, the court is satisfied that said N. E. Carney so erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $1.00, whereupon it is ordered that the said N. E. Carney Sr. be exonerated from the payment of $1.00 state taxes so erroneously charged if not already paid & if paid that it be refunded to him.

Ordered that N. E. Carney Sr. be released from fifty cents county tax for the year 1890 and if paid that it be refunded to him by county treasurer .

On motion of Joseph J. Cockrell who made oath together with E. Nelson his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $200.00 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded. Thereupon the said Cockrell qualifies as administrator of Edward Francis decd. certificate is granted the said Cockrell for obtaining letter of administration upon the estate of Edward Francis decd.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Wednesday the 5th day of August 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

In the Matter of Portners Application for a Road.The report of commissioners was this day returned, and filed, and it is ordered that a

summons be awarded against M. J. Bushong, R. F. Bradfield and Joseph Mayhugh proprietors of the land, through which the said road passes to the next term of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of delinquents in the real estate in this county, delinquent for the non payment of taxes due thereon for the year, 1890, in the district of Geo. F. Manuel, commissioner of the revenue for 1st district in this county, with the oath of the treasurer at the foot thereof thereto, and accompanied by the written opinion of Robert H. Hooe the present commissioner of the said district, touching the propriety of said list , and each case theirin contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the board of supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the auditor of public accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, Treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of delinquents in the real estate in this county, delinquent for the non payment of taxes due thereon for the year, 1890,

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in the district of Thos. E. Gossum commissioner of the revenue for 2nd district in this county, with the oath of the treasurer at the foot thereof thereto, and accompanied by the written opinion of W. D. Clark the present commissioner of the said district, touching the propriety of said list , and each case theirin contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the Board of Supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of insolvents in the capitation and property taxes for the year 1890, in the district of Geo. F. Manuel commissioner of the revenue for 1st district in this county, with the oath of the said treasurer at the foot thereof thereto, and accompanied by the written opinion of R. H. Hooe the present commissioner of the said district, touching the propriety of said list , and each case theirin contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the board of supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the auditor of public accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of insolvents in the capitation and property taxes for the year 1890, in the district of Thos. E. Gossum commissioner of the revenue for 2nd district in this county, with the oath of the said treasurer at the foot thereof thereto, and accompanied by the written opinion of W. D. Clark the present commissioner of the said district, touching the propriety of said list , and each case theirin contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the board of supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the auditor of public accounts by the clerk of this court.

W. W. Kincheloe, treasurer, this day presented to the court a list of improper assessments of lands for the year 1890, in the district of Geo. F. Manuel commissioner of the revenue for 1st district in this county, with the oath of the said treasurer at the foot thereof thereto, and accompanied by the written opinion of R. H. Hooe the present commissioner of the said district, touching the propriety of said list , and each case theirin contained, verified by his oath thereto annexed, and the certificate of the board of supervisors, which said list after being examined and corrected by the court, doth order that a copy thereof be certified to the auditor of public accounts by the clerk of this court.

This day came Louisa C. Moxley, who alleges that she is aggrieved by an entry in the land book made by G. F. Manuel, commissioner of the revenue for first district in Prince William County for the year 1889 (page not given) and line 20, whereby she is charged with $9.37 state taxes for the year 1890 on a tract of land containing 22 & 3/4 acres, described as lying on Broad Run. And thereupon the said Moxley moved the court to exonerate her from the payment of $4.82 of the state tax as so erroneously charged against him for said year, which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith atty. for the Commonwealth and the said Manuel the commissioner who made the assessment was examined as a witness and it appearing that said books in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the treasurer of said county on the(blank) day of August 1889 and that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made in this day for the first time, and it appearing by the testimony of G. F. Manuel that the said Moxley was assessed with taxes on 65 acres of land amounting to $2.08 for year 1889 which was erroneous, the said Moxley should have been charged with 22 acres the true quantity of land owned by her, that it was understood between the said commissioner and the agent of said Moxley that the said taxes on the said 65 acres of land for said year should be returned the said

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Moxley being a __ resident & having no property cost of which the taxes could be made, and that the said commissioner would for the succeeding year (1890) assess the said Moxley with two years taxes on the true quantity of land owned by her, to wit. 22 acres that the said commissioner in accordance with this understanding did assess the said Moxley with two years taxes and interest on the said 22 acres for the year 1890, and it further appears by the testimony of the said commissioners that the said Moxley paid the taxes on the 65 acres of land, for the year 1889, and that he the said commissioner erroneously charged the said Moxley with two years taxes on the said 22 acres, that he the said commissioners in view of the fact that the said Moxley paid the taxes on the 65 acres for the year 1889, she should have been assessed with only one year’s taxes on the 22 acres for the succeeding year 1890, instead of two years as assessed. All on which the court certifies as facts proved upon the application aforesaid. On consideration whereof, and from such facts so proved, the court is satisfied that the said Moxley is erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $4.82 whereupon it is ordered that the said Moxley be exonerated from the payment of $4.82 state taxes so erroneously charged, if not already paid and if paid, that it be refunded to her.

Ordered that L. C. Moxley be released from the payment of $3.00 county taxes on 22 acres of land for year 1890 if not already paid & if paid that it be refunded to her.

Ordered that L. C. Moxley be released from $1.21 county school taxes on 22 acres of land for year 1890, if not paid, and if paid it be refunded to her.

Ordered that L. C. Moxley be released from the payment of $0.91 district school taxes for the year 1890 on 22 acres of land in Gainesville District.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 7th day of September 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, August term 1891, and in the clerks office since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows. to wit:

Caroline Mayhugh to Jas Helm, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, August term & admitted to record.

J. P. Hulfish & wife to Wm. T. Wharton trustee, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, August term & admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol commissioner to Wm. H. Richards trustee, deed conveying real estate, was received August 4th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

H. C. Williams wife &c. to Geo. C. Blight, deed conveying real estate, was received August 7th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Marshall Chapman & wife to Geo. C. Blight,deed conveying real estate, was received August 7th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Thomas W. Swan & wife to Geo. C. Bleight, deed conveying real estate, was received August 7th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Pearson Chapman to Geo. C. Bleight, deed conveying real estate, was received August 7th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jas. Homer wife &c. to Geo. C. Bleight, deed conveying real estate, was received August 7th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

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Eppa Hunton Jr. commissioner to Geo. C. Bleight, deed conveying real estate, was received August 7th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

A copy of the codicil of the last will and testament of Susan P. H. Chapman decd. was received August 7th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Mary E. Fick &c. to E. E. Meredith, deed of trust, conveying real estate, was received August 8th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jas. M. Amidon, wife &c. to E. D. Cumming, deed conveying real estate, was received August 10th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol commissioner to L. H. Bailey, deed conveying real estate, was received August 10th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

G. W. Whedbee & wife to E. M. Whedbee, deed conveying real estate, was received August 11th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith special commissioner to Mary E. Fick, deed conveying real estate, was received August 7th 1891,acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

Jas Kiewit &c. to J. B. T. Thornton, deed of trust (benefit of Augustus Schultz) conveying real estate, with certificate thereto annexed, was received August 12, 1891, and was admitted to record.

Max Lansburg & wife to A. W. Sinclair, deed of trust (benefit of C. E. Nicol) conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received August 14, 1891, and was admitted to record.

Edward L. Palmer to R. W. McPherson, deed conveying real estate, was received August 14th 1891,with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record

R. J. Adamson & wife to Jno. W. Prescott, deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received August 17th 1891,, and was admitted to record

Jno. W. Prescott to Davies & Thornton, deed of trust conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received August 17th 1891,, and was admitted to record

C. T. Keys to Regina Keys, deed conveying real estate & personal property, was received August 22nd 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jas. Patterson & wife to Andrew Lovelace, deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received August 24th 1891,, and was admitted to record

Wm. H. Richards trustee to M. C. Bennett, deed of trust conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received August 24th 1891,, and was admitted to record.

M. C. Howell &c. to Meredith & Thornton, deed of trust (benefit of Mrs. Fanny Clark) conveying real estate was received August 31st 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Nicol commissioner to Reid & Kincheloe, deed conveying real estate was received September 3rd 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and admitted to record.

Robert Guy to J. H. Garrison, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court,and ordered to be recorded.

L. M. Milstead &c. to B. B. Bell, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court,and ordered to be recorded.

Edith Janney to J. H. Hammill, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court,and ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith commissioner to J. H. Hammill, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court,and ordered to be recorded.

Enoch Churchwell to H. A. Churchwell, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court,and ordered to be recorded.

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Oliver Underwood to J. H. Hammill & others trustees, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court,and ordered to be recorded.

E. F. Crosen &c. Application to Change RoadThe court doth appoint Amos Benson, A. H. Compton & Jno. T. Leachman

commissioners to view a change in a public road, where it crosses Youngs Branch on the land of W. H. Dogan and report the probable cost of said change.

The court doth appoint Jas. T. Sincox a commissioner to contract for the repairs of Little Creek & Tebbsdale Bridges and report to the court.

The court doth appoint J. W. Smith, Overseer of the Poor in Gainesville District in the room of said Smith who was elected and failed to qualify. Thereupon the said Smith together with W. A. Buckley his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

On the motion of H. P. Dodge who made oath and together with G. C. Round his surety, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded. Certificate is granted the said Dodge for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of George D. Medford decd. in due form.

On the motion of Westwood Hutchison treasurer & with the assent of the court made choice of J. P. Leachman and Geo. G. Tyler as deputy treasurer in this county. Their upon the said Leachman & Tyler qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

George G. Tyler a justice of the peace in the Gainesville District this day resigned as said justice.

Commonwealth vs Lilly - MisdemeanorThis day came as well the attorney for the commonwealth as the defendant by his

attorney and the defendant demurred to the indictment, and the said demurrer being argued was over muted by the court, and the defendant pleaded not guilty, and thereupon came a jury to wit:S. B. Sanders J. R. Sullivan Jno. G. TaylorJno. L. Wright H. A. Keys E. T. WrightH. F. Triplett Jno. W. Hall B. W. StorkeGeo. G. Tyler W. A. Buckley R. B. Leewho being sworn the truth of, and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence and arguments of counsel retired to consult upon their verdict and after some time returned into court & declared they could not agree, whereupon the said jury were adjourned over until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.

Primms Application to Open RoadIt appearing to the court that the land owners have been duly summoned and the court

having maturely considered the subject, doth adopt the report of the viewers made at the July term 1889 as modified by their report made at the August term 1891, and approve the suggestions made in the last named report and doth establish said road as their recommendation & the expense thereof exceeding 30. & doth certify the same to the Board of Supervisors.

Atkinson &c. Application to Change RoadReport of the commissioners filed, and summons against the land owners through which

said road passes to the next term.

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Powell’s Application to Change RoadThe court doth appoint Thos. E. Gossum, Thaddeus Fowke &W. B. Glasscock commissioners to view a change in the public road near Rufus Davis’ house, so as to change the road from its present location on the line between said Davis and Chinn, and report the probable costs of said change.

Ordered that the treasurer pay to W. A. Buckley & J. W. Smith one dollar each as commissioners in Blandsford Bridges.

Ordered that the treasurer pay to Thomas Burns one dollar for services as commissioner in Portners application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay to Jno. T. Syncox two dollar for services as commissioner in matter of Little Creek Bridge.

W. T. Allen , J.P. presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $4.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payments.

A. B. Edmonds, J.P. presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $4.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payments.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 8th day of September 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

Jno. S. Tyler, jailor of Prince William County, presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $17.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payments.

It being proved to the satisfaction of the court that immediately after the commitment of said lunatic, and every 30 days thereafter application was made to the lunatic asylum of this state for admission and was refused for want of room.

Commonwealth vs Lilly - on IndictmentThe jury appeared in court according to their adjournment on yesterday & were sent to

their room and after some time returned into court with the verdict in these words. “We the jury find the defendant guilty and assess the fine at fifty dollars ($50.00) and thereupon the defendant moved the court for a venin facias de novo(?). (2) for a new trial (3) to set aside the verdict in the case because contrary to the law and evidence, (4) motion in arrest? of judgment: which motions the court overruled, and to which rulings the defendant by counsel excepted. Therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the sum of fifty dollars, the fine by the jurors in their verdict ascertained, and its costs in this behalf expended. On motion of the defendant the judgment is suspended for 60 days and the defendant trading his bills of exceptions which were signed.

E. E. Meredith, presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $10.00 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be recorded to the auditor for payment.

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Commonwealth vs Breeden - On Indictment for Misdemeanor - dismissed at the cost of prosecutor.

Reid &c. Application to Open Road Report filed and summons against land owners to the next term.

Commonwealth vs Lee &c. - On Indictment for a MisdemeanorThis day came as well the attorney for the commonwealth as the defendant by his

attorney and the defendant deemed being argued was overruled, and the defendant pleaded “not guilty” and thereupon came a jury to wit:pleaded not guilty to which the attorney for the commonwealth replied generally and thereupon came a jury to wit:J. F. Dogan Jno. A. Clark Albert BuckleyW. H. Dogan J. L. Wise W. H. BreedenR. H. Haislip R. E. McIntosh J. C. ColvinRobert Shumate Howard Haislip R. A. Keyswho were sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence and arguments of council, returned a verdict in these words.”We the jury find the defendant Frank Lee guilty, and assess a fine of $10 against him, we further find the defendant Richard Lee not guilty, and thereupon the defendant moved the court for a new trial, and ___ of judgment, which motives the court ___, and to which ___ of the court the defendant by counsel excepted, therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the sum of ten dollars, the fine by the jurors in their verdict ascertained, and its cost in this behalf expended.

Mitchell &c. Application to Open RoadReport filed and it appearing that the road has been completed according to contract. It is

ordered that the treasurer pay to Jas. F. Gulick, contractor the sum of $95 in full of said contract and also the sum of $35 for additional work done on said road, according to agreement with said commissioners.

Cahill & Company vs H. H. Love - On RemovalThis day came the parties by their attorneys and the defendant pleaded nil debit to which the plaintiff replied generally and thereupon came a jury to wit:J. L. Wise W. H. Breeden R. A. KeysW. A. Buckley Jno. W. Hall S. B. SandersE. T. Wright John L. Wright Jno. G. TaylorB. W. Storke George G. Tyler J. R. Sullivanwho being sworn to well and truth, try the issue joined and after hearing the evidence and argument of counsel returned a verdict in these words. “We the jury find for the defendant”, Thereupon it is considered by the court that the defendant recover against the plaintiffs his costs by him, in this behalf expended, thereupon the plaintiffs by their attorneys moved the court to set aside the said verdict & grant them a new trial and also motion in ____ of judgment, which motions the court overruled; to which ruling the plaintiff exempted.

In the Matter of Buckland Bridge Across Broad RunFor reasons appearing, the court doth reject all the bids made for the building of said

bridge, and it is ordered that the Commonwealth again advertise for proposals to build the same.In the Matter of Neabsco Bridge Across Neabsco Run

For reasons appearing, the court doth reject all the bids made for the building of said bridge, and it is ordered that the Commonwealth again advertise for proposals to build the same.

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In the Matter of Little Creek BridgeThe report of commissioner Syncox was this day filed, and it appearing that the work has

been completed according to contract; it is ordered that the treasurer pay to Chas. Dunn the sum of $8.75 in full of said contract.

Ordered that the treasurer pay to F. A. Cockrell the sum of $3.00 for services as commissioner in Mitchells application to open road.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Wednesday the 9th day of September 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

An authenticated copy of the codicil of the last will and testament of Susan P. H. Chapman decd. was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded

Commonwealth vs Davis, J. T, J. - misdemeanor - continued to next term.Bell vs Meredith - on appeal - continued to next termDavis vs Kincheloe - on motion - continued to next term

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Monday the 5th day of October 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last, September term 1891, and in the clerks office since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows. to wit:

Robert Guy & wife to J. H. Garrison, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, and was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

L. M. Milstead &c. to B. B. Bell, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, and was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Edith Janney to J. H. Hammill, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, and was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

E. E. Meredith commissioner to J. H. Hammill, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, and was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.

Ethel Kincheloe to H. A. Churchwell, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, and was presented to the court, & was ordered to be recorded.

Oliver Underwood to J. H. Hammill &c. deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, and was presented to the court, & was ordered to be recorded.

C. E. Nicol trustee to Annie M. Jordan &c. deed of release conveying real estate was received September 10th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

C. H. Shaw Homestead deed was received September 11th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

C. L. Hynson & wife to Robert Portner, deed conveying real estate was received September 11th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

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Amos Purdon & wife to H. C. Enit, deed conveying real estate was received September 12th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

E. J. Robertson to Nora A. Bryant, deed conveying real estate was received September 12th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Lewis Waller to M. E. Luckett, deed conveying real estate was received September 14th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

R. J. Adamson & wife to Randolph Conway, deed conveying real estate was received September 17th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

L. G. Nicol vs The Bristow Brown Stone Company accts & affidavits, was received September 19th 1891, acknowledged and was admitted to record.

G. W. Bartholomew to Theo. Pearce, bill of sale conveying personal property was acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

G. A. Hulfish & wife to E. E. Meredith, deed of trust conveying real estate was received September 24th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

J. P. Hulfish to G. A. Hulfish, deed of release, conveying real estate was received September 24th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Jno. M. Johnson to G. A. Hulfish, deed of release, conveying real estate was received September 24th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record

Jno. A. Nicol &c. to J. B. Ellis, deed conveying real estate was received September 25th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record

A. L. McInteer vs R. H. Clark, lis pendens was received September 26th 1891 and admitted to record.

Geo. G. Tyler &c. to Geo. W. Smith, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded

Jno. Posey &c. to Martha J. Baxter, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded

C. S. Stone &c. to Thomas C. Taylor, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded

Mary Ritchie &c. to Joseph Stafford, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded

Geo. Grayson & wife to Selina Williams, deed conveying real estate with a certificate annexed was presented to the court and ordered to be recorded

In the Matter of Beavers Application for a RoadIt being suggested to the court that in the matter of the application of Beavers application

to open road that the reports of the (not legible) of the act of condemnation were (not legible) on accounts of the failure of the commissioners to set out the facts that Basil Bradfield was the owners of a part of the land taken for said road, and whereas, by a paper herewith filed the said Bradfield is willing to accept three dollars in full for his interest in said road, Therefore it is ordered that the sum of $3.00 be paid by the county treasurer to Basil Bradfield in full of his interest in said road.

On motion of Laura D. McDaniel, who made oath and together with Jane E. Deleplane her surety who justified as to her sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $100 conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Laura McDaniel for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of W. C. McDaniel in due form.

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O. C. Peyton this day produced before the court proof of his ordination, and of his being in regular communion with the Missionary Baptist Church, and thereupon the said Peyton together with G. W. Nutt, his surety who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Peyton is licensed to celebrate marriages in this state.

On the Matter of Little Creek and Tebbs Dale BridgesThe reports of commissioners was this day returned, and it is ordered that the treasurer

pay to Fusher Abel the contractor, the sum of three dollars in full of his contract for repairing said bridges.

Ordered that the treasurer pay E. E. Conner, one dollar for services as commissioner in Primms application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay O. H. Evans, one dollar for services as commissioner in Primms application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay J. T. Syncox, one dollar for services as commissioner in Little Creek & Tebbs Dale bridges.

Potomac Application to Open RoadThe court agreeing to the expenditure necessary to open said road, doth certify the same

back to the board of supervisors for their action.Jno. S. Tyler, jailor of Prince William County, presented to the court an account against

the Commonwealth amounting to $19.95 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

The last will and testament of Jane Pearson decd. was presented to the court for probate and the signature thereto was fully proven by the oath of Jas. Beavers one of the subscribing witnesses having departed this life, Jas. R. Sullivan being sworn deposes & says that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Purcell & that he verified____ that the signature is in the handwriting of the said Jno. H. Purcell decd. whereupon the said will was ordered to be recorded.

This day came Homer Beavers, who alleges that he is aggrieved by an entry in the land book made by R. M. Davis, commissioner of the revenue for second district in Prince William County for the year 1890 page 2 and line number 16, whereby he is charged with one dollar and eighty cents state taxes for the year 1890 on a tract of land containing 90 acres, described as lying in the Forest. And there upon the said Beavers moved the court to exonerate him from the payment of one dollar and eight cents of the state tax as so erroneously charged against him for said year, which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith atty. for the Commonwealth for said county and the said commissioner R. M. Davis who made the assessment having died. And it appearing that said books in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the treasurer of said county on the(blank) day of August 1890 and that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made in this day for the first time, and it appearing that the said Homer Beavers owns no such land, and is therefor and properly charged with said 90 acres, and the tax thereon. All which the court certifies a fact proved upon the application aforsaid. On consideration whereof, and from such facts so proved, the court, is satisfied that the said Homer Beavers is erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $1.08 Whereupon it is ordered that the said Homer Beavers be exonerated from the payment of $1.08 state taxes so erroneously charged; if not already paid & if paid that it be refunded to him.

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Ordered that Homer Beavers be released from the payment of 27 cents county school tax so erroneously charged against him for year 1890, and if paid that it be refunded to him.

Ordered that Homer Beavers be released from the payment of 27 cents district school tax so erroneously charged against him for year 1890, and if paid that it be refunded to him.

Ordered that Homer Beavers be released from the payment of 67 cents county tax so erroneously charged against him for year 1890, and if paid that it be refunded to him.

May &c. Application to Open RoadThe court doth appoint: Luther Sullivan, L. P. Maphis and Cyrus Warring commissioners

to view a route for a public road, beginning at a point near Henry Brown’s in the Millford Road, running in a north easterly direction to the said road, passing by Mrs. Johnsons, and report to the convenience or inconvenience that will result as well to individuals as to the public and especially whether any yard, garden or orchard on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed, and probable costs of same.

Davis vs Kincheloe on motion and Meredith vs Bell on appeal - continued until next term and ordered that the court adjourn until tomorrow 10 o’clock.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 6th day of October 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

The sale list of the personal property of D. J. Arrington decd. was presented to the court, ordered to be recorded. And ordered that the court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Wednesday the 7th day of October 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed.

In the Matter of Buckland BridgeThe report of commissioners and proposals to build the said bridge, were this day

returned. On consideration whereof the court doth accept the bid of the Groton Bridge Company of $2300: that being the lowest bid, and it is ordered that the commissioners enter into contract with the said Groton Bridge Company for the building of the said bridge according to the plan and specifications returned with the said report to be paid as follows. One half on the completion of the said bridge, and the residue on the 15th day of June 1892 and that said commissioners cause the said Groton Bridge Company to execute bond with approved security in the penalty of $4600 conditioned for the faithful performance of the said contract, and the court doth appoint R. B. Lee commissioner to superintend the construction of the said bridge.

Atkinson &c. Application to Open Road.Ordered that a new summons be ordered against Z. A. Kankey the owner of the land

through which the said road is to be opened to the ____ of this court.

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Neabsco BridgeIt appearing by the report this day filed, that the contract bids for building said bridge is

in excess of the expenditure voted on by the board of supervisors, is ordered that the same be returned to the board for their action.

At a County court held for Prince William County, on Wednesday the 7th day of October 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last October term 1891, and in the clerks office of Prince William County, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows. to wit:

Geo. G. Tyler &c. to Geo. W. Smith, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

John Posey & wife to M. J. Baxter, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

C. S. Stone &c. to T. O. Taylor, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

Mary Reiche to Jos. Stafford, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

Geo. Grayson & wife to Levina Williams, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

J. P. Baldwin to Jno. A. Nicol &c. deed conveying real estate was received October 8th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

C. E. Brady & wife to D. W. House, deed conveying real estate and personal property was received October 8th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Gilbert H. Green trustee &c. to D. W. House deed conveying real estate was received October 8th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

D. W. House & wife to E. E. Meredith & trustees, deed of trust conveying real estate was received October 8th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

S. B. Sanders trustee to F. H. Sanders, deed of trust conveying real estate was received October 8th 1891, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jno. H. Nelson commissioner to Jno. N. Tolson, deed conveying real estate was received October 13th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

C. Cushing commissioner to Richard King trustee, deed conveying real estate was received October 12th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Henry W. Rector & wife to W. E. Lipscomb, deed of trust, conveying real estate was received October 12th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

John C. Weedon & wife to Robert Guy, deed conveying real estate was received October 12th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Robert Guy &c. to Jesse Bates, deed conveying real estate was received October 12th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Jesse Owen, wife &c. to Lee A. Nanss &c., deed conveying real estate was received October 12th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

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Thos. J. Chew to H. G. Thornton, deed of trust conveying personal property was received October 16th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

T. B. Mitchell & wife to G. M. Ratcliffe, deed of trust conveying personal property was received October 14th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

I. P. Baldwin to James Curry, deed conveying real estate was received October 17th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

G. C. Round to C. A. S. Hopkins, deed of release, conveying real estate, was received October 19th 1891, acknowledged by the said Round, and was admitted to record.

W. E. Lipscomb to W. D. Clark, deed of release, conveying real estate, was received October 20th 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Jas. J. Davies to A. B. Fetzer, deed of release, conveying real estate, was received October 20th 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

E. M. Green &c. to Annie Mackall &c., deed conveying real estate, was received October 21st 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

S. D. Allen & wife to W. T. Allen, deed conveying real estate, was received October 26th 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Wm. M. Smoot to Jas. W. Davis, deed conveying real estate, was received October 20th 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

W. V. Mason & wife to John Shellington, deed conveying real estate, was received October 26th 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

R. H. Clarke &c. to Annie T. Merchant, deed conveying real estate, was received October 31st 1891,with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

W. T. Allen & wife to C. E. Nicol, deed of trust conveying real estate was received October 31st 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

John R. Howard to Joseph Hames, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

Thomas O. Taylor & wife to J. E. Downs, deed conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, and was ordered to be recorded.

S. J. Butler to Lina Lacey, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to court and ordered to be recorded.

R. E. Allen to W. T. Allen, deed conveying real estate was acknowledged by grantor in clerks office November 2nd 1891 & ordered to be recorded.

Thomas McCormick to M. W. Harrell , deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to court and ordered to be recorded.

E. W. Watrous & wife to John Weedon, conveying real estate with certificate annexed was presented to court and ordered to be recorded.

The court doth appoint J. B. Reid a commissioner to examine the northwest corner of the court house and report the necessary repairs, and the probable cost of same.

It is ordered that Lucien Payne now confined in the county jail by order of a justice of the peace for the non-payment of costs and failure to give security to keep the peace, be released from the payment of said costs.

Ordered that treasurer pay to Davis Tyler and Company the sum of twenty five dollars in full for painting Broad Run and Kettle Run Bridges.

It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that R. H. Hooe late assessor of land in Prince William County in District No. 1 assessed a lot in the town of Manassas, charged to Augusta

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Hynson, at $850 but in extending the same on his books inadvertently extended the amount at $1000 instead of $850.00 which is ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts.

On the motion of R. H. Davis, who made oath and together with E. P. Gaines, A. L. Davis and M. J. Gaines his sureties, who justified as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned as the law directs, which bond is ordered to be recorded. Certificate is granted the said R. H. Davis for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of Thomas H. Davis decd in due form.

The last will and testament of Fannie Morgan decd. was presented to the court for probate and the signature thereto was partly proven by Bettie Primus one of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be certified.

On the motion of G. W. Tansill sheriff and with the assent of the court the said Tansill made choice of Jas. V. Nash as his deputy, who thereupon qualified as such by taking the oath prescribed by law.

May and Others Application to Open RoadReport of commissioners filed and it is ordered that the owners of the land through which

said road passes be summoned to the next term of this court.In the Matter of Beavers & Others Application for Road

Ordered that Henry A. Keys be and he is hereby appointed a commissioner to view & inspect the paid road, when the same shall have been completed.

Powell & Others Application to Open RoadThe report of commissioners filed and it is ordered that the owners of the land through

which the said passes be summoned to the next term of this court.Treasurer of Prince William County vs Hugh Hammill (use of G. W. Tansill)

On Suggestion vs R. T. BladenThe treasurer having recd. out of the clerks office of the county court a suggestion against

R. T. Bladen as a debtor of Hugh Hammill and the same having been executed upon said Bladen & he having acknowledged in writing that he was indebted to the said Hammill in the sum of One Hundred Dollars. Thereupon it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the said Bladen the sum of $100 with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of January 1892 and when paid shall be a credit upon the amount due by said Bladen to said Hammill

R. C. Reid’s Application to Open RoadIt appears to the court that S. S. Riley the owner of the land through which the said road

passes is a non resident of this state it is ordered that an order be published in the Manassas Gazette for four weeks requiring him to protest his interest in said application.

In the Matter of Jas. A. Pattie Application for License to sell Liquor at Gainesville.This day came the applicant & filed his said application and M. Cave and W. F. Hite was on their motion entered as defendants to contract and the case continued until next term.

W. H. Smith, who was recommend by supervisors as surveyor of public roads in Dumfries District; this day came into court and together with G. E. Maddox his surety entered into bond in the penalty of $400 for the faithful performance of his duties as surveyor of roads in said district.

G. W. Nutt presented to the court an account vs the county for $12 for surveying road in Primm’s Application to open road, which was ordered to be paid by county treasurer.

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Ordered that treasurer pay to W. B. Glascock one dollar for services as commissioner in Powell’s application to open road. and ordered that the court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.

At a County court continued and held for Prince William County, on Wednesday the 4th day of November 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

The estate account of Alice Jones, deceased, was presented to the court, and was ordered to lie for exceptions.

The estate account of William Colbert, deceased, was presented to the court, and was ordered to lie for exceptions.

The estate account of James Smith, deceased, was presented to the court, and was ordered to lie for exceptions.

The estate account of E. L. and A. W. Palmer, was presented to the court, and was ordered to lie for exceptions.

The guardianship account of Hattie Jones, was presented to the court, and was ordered to lie for exceptions.

Ordered that the treasurer pay Thad. E. Towkes & Thos. E. Gossum one dollar each for services as commissioner in Powell &c. application to change road.

Jno. S. Tyler, jailor of Prince William County, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $25.05 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment. And it being proven to the satisfaction of the court that immediately after the commitment of the lunatic & every thirty days thereafter application was made to one of the lunatic asylums of this state for admission & was refused for want of room.

Ordered that the order entered on Monday releasing Lucien Payne from the payment of the costs of prosecuting a peace warrant against him be rescinded, and for reasons appearing to the court, it is ordered that the said Lucien Payne be released from imprisonment in jail under the said peace warrant.

W. G. Iden this day resigned his office as Constable in the Manassas Magisterial District of Prince William County.

Beavers &c. Application to Open RoadThe report of commissioners this day returned and it is ordered that the treasurer pay to

Samuel Beavers the contractor for opening said road the sum of $85 in full of said contract.Primms Application to Open Road

The board of supervisors having agreed with the judge of the county court in the expenditure necessary to open & establish said road, according to the report of commissioners filed, and it is ordered that the treasurer pay to A. H. Rouse $87.44 his damages, and to Anthony Botts Jr. exor. of Anthony Botts the sum of $5.00 his damages, and it is further ordered that the commissioners advertise for proposals in the Manassas Gazette for four weeks for opening said road & building the culvert & return the bids to the court.

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Portners Application to Open RoadThe board of supervisors having agreed with the judge of the county court in the

expenditure necessary to open & establish said road, according to the report of commissioners filed, and it is ordered that the treasurer pay to M. J. Bushong $75.00 his damages, and to R. F. Bradfield $70 his damages, and it is further ordered that the commissioners advertise for proposals in the Manassas Gazette for four weeks for opening said road & building the culvert & return the bids to the court.

D. C. Alexander & Others Application to Open RoadThe board of supervisors having agreed with the judge of the county court in the

expenditure necessary to open & establish said road, according to the report of commissioners filed, and it is ordered that the treasurer pay to L. Ledman $20 , and to J. W. Simms $30 the damages allowed him, to H. Hammell $5 & T. L. Selecman $5 to Wm. Carter $10 and to Wm. Metzger $220 the damages allowed them, and it is further ordered that J. A. Brawner, Mark Thomas & T. I. Sullivan the commissioners advertise for proposals in the Manassas Gazette for four weeks for opening said road & building the culvert & return the bids to the court.

Atkinson’s Application to Open RoadSummons having been returned executed, it is ordered that the road be established as

reported by commissioners in their said report and the amount necessary to open said road being in excess of $30 it is ordered that the same be certified to the board of supervisors.

In the Matter of Neabsco CreekThe board of supervisors having agreed to the additional expenditure of $100 the court

doth accept the bid of Groton Bridge Company at $1100 and it is ordered that the commissioner enter into contract with said company for the building of said bridge according to the plans & specifications returned with his report, and take from said company a bond in the penalty of $2200 with approved security conditioned for the faithful performance of said contract, and it is quashed ordered that R. J. Lyell be appointed a commissioner to superintend the construction of said bridge and report.

Powell’s Application to Open RoadThe report of commissioners having been returned it is ordered the owners of the land

through which said road passes be summoned to the next term of this court.May & Others Application to Open Road

The report of commissioners having been returned it is ordered the owners of the land through which said road passes be summoned to the next term of this court to show cause if any they can why the said road should not be opened as proposed.

Alexander and Others Application to Open RoadThe Board of Supervisors having agreed with the judge of the county court in the

expenditure necessary to open and establish the said road. It is ordered that the treasurer pay to L. Ledman $20 the damages allowed to him, to J. W. Simms $30 the damages allowed him, to Hugh Hammill $5 the damages allowed to him, to Thos. L. Selecman $5 the damages allowed to him, to Wm. Carter $10 the damages allowed to him, and to William Metzger the sum of $220 the damages allowed him, and it is further ordered that J. A. Brawner, M. Thomas and T. I. Sullivan. Commissioners advertise for proposals in the Manassas Gazette for four weeks for opening the said road, and report the bids for same to the court.

The treasurer of this county, being without a code, it is ordered that the same be certified to the secretary of the Commonwealth with a request that he furnish him with a code.

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Ordered that L. C. Moxley be released from $1.14 road tax on 22 acres of land in Gainesville District for year 1890.

Ordered that the court be adjourned until 1st day of next term.

At a County court held for Prince William County, on Monday the 7th day of December 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

A list of all deeds and other writings admitted to record, during the last November term 1891, and in the clerks office of Prince William County, since that time was laid before the court, read to it and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows. to wit:

John G. Taylor & wife to J. E. Downs, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

S. J. Butler to Lina Lacy, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

R. E. Allen to W. T. Allen, deed conveying real estate and personal property, was acknowledged by the grantor, presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Thos. McCormick to M. W. Harrell, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

E. W. Wartous & wife to John Mellon, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

F. P. Weeks & wife to Albert Champ, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received November 9th 1891 and was admitted to record.

James I. Hensey vs Barrow Land Company Account, was received November 11th 1891 with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

E. E. Meredith trustee to Edwin Nelson, deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 10th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

Clarence Crayes vs Barrow Land Company, account was received November 10th 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Robert R. Reeves & wife to R. H. Keys, deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 12th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

R. S. Davis to R. S. Glascock, deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 10th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

J. B. T. Thornton special commissioner to Robert Portner, deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 23th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

A. W. Sinclair trustee &c. to Max Lansburg, deed of release, conveying real estate was received Nov. 20th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

C. A. S. Hopkins & wife to R. J. Adamson, deed conveying real estate was received Nov. 10th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol &c. to R. J. Adamson, deed of release, conveying real estate was received Nov. 26th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol commissioner to Edwin Nelson, deed conveying real estate, was received Nov. 26th 1891, with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Reuben Robinson & wife to Nat. House, deed of trust conveying real estate, was received with a certificate annexed, November 28th 1891 and admitted to record.

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M. J. Bushong & wife to R. F. Bradfield, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received December 2nd 1891 and was admitted to record.

R. F. Bradfield & wife to M. J. Bushong, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received December 2nd 1891 and was admitted to record.

C. E. Nicol trustee &c. to M. J. Bushong, deed of release, conveying real estate was received December 4th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor and was admitted to record.

M. J. Bushong & wife to Louise Schultz, deed conveying real estate, with a certificate annexed, was received December 2nd 1891 and was admitted to record.

M. J. Bushong & wife to Wm. E. Lipscomb, deed of trust conveying real estate, was received December 4th 1891, acknowledged by the grantor, and admitted to record.

F. P. May & Co. vs Barrow Land Company Account, was received December 4, 1891, with a certificate annexed and was admitted to record.

Fred Brackett & wife to B. C. Davis, deed conveying real estate, was received December 5, 1891 with a certificate annexed & was admitted to record.

R. C. Davis & wife to L. Ledman, deed of trust (benefit of J. A. Plumley) conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, & was ordered to be recorded.

Annie R. Monroe &c. to Crawford Cushing, deed of trust conveying real estate, was presented to the court, with a certificate annexed, & was ordered to be recorded.

Grand Jury of InquestJames M. Barbee - foreman, E. E. Conner, H. A. Keys, R. A. Arnold, J. Payne, L.

Sullivan, & E. B. Reid were sworn special grand jury of inquest in & for the body of this county & having received their charge withdrew, and after some time returned into court and presented an indictments against Ephraim Shelton for a felony a true bill, and indictment against George Carter for a felony a true bill. and Grand Jury having nothing further to present was discharged.

In the Matter of May &c. Application to Open RoadReport recommitted to commissioners with instructions to report the full names of the

land owners through which the said road passes.

In the Matter of Pattie’s Application for LicenseContinued until the first day of next court

The Court doth appoint Jas. Gulick Constable of Manassas Magisterial District, in the room of W. G. Iden,who has resigned, therefore the said Gulick together with W. G. Iden, F. C. Rorabaugh, & E. Nelson his sureties entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, thereupon the said Gulick qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Jordan &c. Application to Open RoadReport of commissioner Herrell, was this day returned & it is ordered that the treasurer

pay to W. M. Jordan the contractor, the sum of $40 in full for his services in opening said road.

On motion of Mary Adeline Buck who made oath and together with Harry C. Metzger her surety who justified as to his sufficiency, entered into acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $200 conditional according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Beck qualified as administration of Walter R. Beck decd.

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Ordered that the treasurer pay Davis, Tyler & Company the sum of fifteen dollars and fifty cents in full of their contract for painting Broad Run Bridge.

Ordered that the treasurer pay Henry A. Keys, the sum of one dollar for acting as commissioner in Beavers application to open road.

Ordered that the treasurer pay W. W. Kincheloe, the sum of two dollars for acting as commissioner in having Broad Run and Kettle Run Bridges painted.

J. F. Wheat, Justice of the Peace, Prince William County, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $5.50 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

W. W. Woodyard, special constable of this county, presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $2.08 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

Ordered that the treasurer pay J. E. Herrell the sum of four dollars for his services as commissioner in Jordans application to open road.

Commonwealth vs E. Shelton - Indictment for a FelonyThis day came the attorney for the Commonwealth, and the prisoner was taken to the bar

of the court in custody of the sheriff, and the prisoner by his counsel demurred to the indictment, and the demurrer being argued was overruled by the court, to which ruling the defendant by counsel excepted, and the prisoner being arraigned, pleaded not guilty to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally, and by consent the case was continued until the next term, and the prisoner is remanded to jail.

This day came F. S. Reynolds, who alleges that he is aggrieved by an entry in the land book made by Thos. E. Gossum, commissioner of the revenue for second district in Prince William County for the year 1891 page two and line 36, whereby he is charged with $9.80 state taxes for the year 1891 on a lot of land described as lying in Woodbridge and numbered 23. And thereupon the said F. S. Reynolds moved the court to exonerate him from the payment of $7.00 of the state tax as so erroneously charged against him for said year, which motion was defended by E. E. Meredith the attorney for the Commonwealth for said county, and the said Thomas E. Gossum the commissioner who made the assessment was examined as a witness taking the application, and it appearing that said books in which said alleged erroneous entry has been made, was delivered to the treasurer of said county on the(blank) day of August 1891, and that application for redress against the erroneous entry was made in this day for the first time, and it appearing that the said commissioner made an error in extending the said tax as well the sum by reference to said books. All which the court certifies as facts proved upon the application aforesaid. On consideration whereof, and from such facts so proved, the court is satisfied that the said F. S. Reynolds is erroneously charged in said book with state taxes amounting to $9.80 whereupon it is ordered that the said F. S. Reynolds be exonerated from the payment of $7.00 state taxes so erroneously charged, if not already paid and if paid, that it be refunded to him.

At a County Court continued and held for Prince William County, on Tuesday the 8th day of December 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said courtThe minutes of yesterday were read and signed

The estate account of Wm. Holmes decd. was presented to the court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

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The guardianship account of Fannie Cole was presented to the court, and ordered to lie for exceptions.

The sale list of the personal property of Wm. Beavers decd. was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

The guardianship account of Hattie Jones having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed thereto, the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

The estate account of James Smith having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed thereto, the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

The estate account of Wm. Colbert having been ordered to lie for exceptions and no exceptions having been filed thereto, the same is confirmed and ordered to be recorded.

Jno. S. Tyler, jailor of Prince William County, presented to the court, an account against the Commonwealth amounting to $28.85 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to the auditor of public accounts for payment.

At a County Court continued and held for Prince William County, on Thursday the 10th day of December 1891

Present, Hon. William E. Lipscomb, judge of said court

Ordered that the treasurer pay to S. R. Lowe the sum of $7.00 for services as commissioner in Beavers application to open road.

On the motion of Estelle J. Clark who made oath and together with Jno. Clark, G. W. Tansill and F. S. Reynolds her sureties, who justified as to their sufficiency entering into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $5000 conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, thereupon the said Estelle J. Clarke qualified as administratix upon the estate of W. D. Clarke decd. by taking the oaths presented by law.

Ordered that Tyson Janney, F. S. Reynolds & Dave Crawford be appointed appraisers to inventory & appraise the personal property of W. D. Clarke decd. & return the same from under their hands to the commissioner of accounts of this court.

In the Matter of Atkinson Application to Open RoadThe Board of Supervisors having agreed to the expenditure necessary to open said road and it being suggested to the court that the damages awarded to Z. A. Kankey the proprietor through which the said road passes is liable to him against the said Kankey, it is ordered that Wm. N. Lipscomb be appointed a special commissioner to ascertain who is entitled to the said damages and report to the court.

In the Matter of the Petition of R. Belches & OthersIt appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that R. Belches & others, whose names appear on said petition, have erected a bridge across Little Bull Run, at or near the ford on the Carolina Road, and the said petitioners having made application to the court to be reimbursed for the amount expended in the construction of the said bridge, the court doth appoint H. F. Lynn, G. G. Galleher & Jno. P. Gaines to view the said bridge and ascertain & report 1st whether or not the said bridge is on the public road & 2nd what should be the reasonable costs of constructing the said bridge.

In the Matter of Gossum’s Application to Open RoadIt appearing to the court that the commissioners who viewed the said road failed to allow

Red Selecman damages for his land taken by the said road, it is ordered that the said Selecman

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be allowed the sum of $5 the amount allowed him in a report this day filed and the treasurer is ordered to pay to said R. Selecman the said sum of $5.00

The Court doth appoint Samuel T. Cornwell, commissioner of the revenue in district No.2 of this county, in the room of W. D. Clark, thereupon the said Cornwell together with Jno. Clark & G. W. Tansill his sureties who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $3000 conditioned according to law, thereupon the said Cornwell qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.

Gilmans’ Application to Open RoadThe court doth recommit the report to commissioners J. L. Reid, J. C. Jacobs & James Pickett with instructions to view & report to the court, the said commissioners are instructed to view a different route from the one heretofor reported & thereupon the said commissioners filed their report, it is ordered that an order of publication? be awarded against E. F. Jones the owner of the land, through which the said road passes.

Frank Reynolds to E. Nelson, Power of Attorney, was presented to the court, acknowledged, and ordered to be recorded.

Powell’s Application to Change RoadIt is ordered that the change in the said road be made as set out in said application, without costs of opening the same and it is ordered that the treasurer pay to Rufus Davis $5 damages to his land taken by said road.Lossie Glascock this day presented to the court, a plat & survey of a lot of land charged to O. F. Glascock & sold for delinquent taxes for year 1877 which is ordered to be recorded.

Prince William County to Wit.This is to certify that I Wm. Lipscomb judge of the county court of Prince William

County did this day appoint James J. Davies Commonwealth Attorney for the said county, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of E. E. Meredith and the said Davies qualified as said Commonwealth Attorney by taking the several oaths prescribed by law as follows. I James Davies do declare myself a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia & do solemnly swear that I will support and maintain the constitution and laws of the United States & the Constitution and laws of the state of Virginia. That I recognize & accept the civil and political equality of all men before the law, and that I will faithfully perform the duty of Commonwealth Attorney of the County of Prince William to the best of my ability so help me God.

signed, James J. DaviesI swear that I have not while a citizen of this state, since the 1st day of May 1882 fought a

duel with a deadly weapon, or excepted a challenge to fight a duel with a deadly weapon neither within or beyond the boundaries of this state, or acknowledge convey such challenge, or aided or assisted in any manner in fighting such duels & that I will not fight a duel with a deadly weapon, send or accept a challenge to fight a duel with a deadly weapon either within or beyond the boundaries of this state, or knowingly convey such challenge, or aid or assist in any manner in fighting such duel during my continuance in office so help me god.

signed, James J. Davies

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The clerk of the county court of the said county is hereby ordered to enter this order as a vacation order on the minute book of the said court. Given under my hand as judge of the County Court of the said County of Prince William this 14th day of December 1891

signed, Wm. E. LipscombTruly Recorded, teste E. Nelson, clerk

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Abel, Fushel 106Abel, J. H. 71,90Abel, Perry 35Abel, R. A. 39Abel, W. W. 66Abner, Edward 75,80Acker, Wm. J. 56Actkinson, G. R. 76Adams, Cornelius 30Adamson, Ida 63Adamson, R. J. 100,105,113Adist, Frank 16Alexander & Others 112Alexander Appl. 23,29,54,56,57

72,84Alexander, D.C. 7,17,37,46,56,

67,71,74,112Alexander, David 70Alexander, S. C. 56Alexander, J. W. H. 14,15Alexander, T. B. 24Alexandria & Fredks R.R. 38Allen, Isaiah 64Allen, M. W. Mrs. 60Allen, R. E. 109,113Allen, R. H. 22Allen, S. D. 109Allen, W. T. 3,6,65,84,102,109,

113Allison, Joseph 37Amidon, J. M. 62Amidon, Jas. M. 17,50,77Anderson, Fannie E. 64,67Armstrong, C. N. 41Arnold, B. H. 22Arnold, Benoni 17,19,20,28, 35Arnold, Bernard 14Arnold, J. W. 2Arnold, Mortimer 2,17,19Arnold, R. A. 114Arrington, A. M. 80,88Arrington, Albert M. 85Arrington, Anna C. 72Arrington, C. S. 72Arrington, Chas. H. 5Arrington, D. T. 72Arrington, D. J. 107Arrington, David J. 72Arrington, David T. 87Arrington, Nannie C. 72Arrington, Washburn 80,88Ashby, H. C. 22,23,76,78,79,83Ashford, G. S. 77Atkinson, G. R. 34,61,73,92

Atkinson’s Appl. 91,101,107, 112,116

Austin, E. D. 22,29Ayres, Daniel & Bro. 13Baber & Suthard 29Baber, C. H. 24Bailey, C. F. 30Bailey, Jno. T. 61Bailey, W. H. 71,74Baker & Larner 56Baker, Daniel 34Baker, F. E. 10Baker, J. T. 63Baker, Jas. T. 74Baker, Joseph 63Baker, Jos. T. 43,71Baker, Jno T. 44,46Baldwin, I. P. 10,19,48,93,109Baldwin, J. P. 7,31,33,53,108Barbee, J. M. 2,35Barbee, Jas. M. 32,39,84,114Barnes, Mary 45Barron 73Barrow Land Co. 34,113Barry & Green 38Bartholomew, A. L. 70,75Bartholomew, G. W. 105Bates, Jesse 108Bates, Lawson 93Baxter, M. J. 108Baxter, Martha J. 105Beach, Jas. B. 85Beach, R. W. 66Bear, E. S. 9,16Bear, Kate B. 16,80Bear’s Woods 37Beaver Dam Bridge 61,65,69,73, 76Beavers Appl. 20,40,44,53,56,

65,72,76,91,105,110, 111

Beavers, Homer 39,106.107Beavers, James 66,77Beavers, Joseph 71Beavers, Samuel 111Beavers, Sarah 39Beavers, William 39,116Beavers, Willis A. 45Beavers, W. H. 53Beavers, Wm. 58Beavers, Wm. H. 7Beck, Adeline 53Beck, Walter R. 114Becham, J. W. 94Belches, R. 80,116

Belches, Richard 80Bell, B. B. 100,104Bell, D. P. 35,58,71Bell, Daniel P. 10Bell, I. N. 57Bell, Jas. W. 39Bell, Jno. L. 56Bell vs Meredith 104Bennett, M. C. 100Benson, Amos 65,101Berry, Peter D. 10Bertolet, D. G. 80Bertolet, Daniel G. 30Bettis, J. L. 79Bettis, Jas. L. 21,22Betz, Harriet 88Beverly, Wm. Jr. 80,88Bieber, C. H. 26,27,76,80Birkett, James 74Black, James F. 21Bladen, B. F. 59Bladen, R. T.61,110Bladen vs Hammill 110Bleight, Geo. C. 99,100Bleight, J. D. 2Bleight, John 2Bleight, John R. 8Bleight vs Carter 5Blossom, Edward E. 10Blandsford Bridge 36,102Bodine, J. G. 38Bond, Jno. E. H. 74Booth, E. H. 10Botts, Anthony 111Botts, Anthony Jr. 111Bowen, P. B. Dr. 92Bowling, J. A. 39Bowling, Jack 75Bowling, Jno. 53Bowman, Jno M. 34Bradfield, Basil 105Bradfield, Geo. A. 7Bradfield, R. F. 97,114Bradley, F. W.Bradley Fertilizer Co. 32,93Bradley, P. M. 88Brady, C. E. 108Brady, E. T. 94Brady, Randall 14Brady, Randolph 56Bragg, H. R. 46Brawner, C. E. 4,22,23,68,77,79Brawner, C. H. 14,65Brawner, E. C. 60

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Brawner, Jas. E. 90,94Brawner, J. A. 56,58,78,112Brawner, Jno. A. 35,46,63,92,94Brawner, J. T. S. 68Brawner, W. H. 15Brawner vs JohnsonBreeden, J. S. 39Breeden, W. H. 52,72,103Breeden, Wm. H. 30Breeden’s Appl. 12Breeden & Others 7Brentsville to Dumfries 69Bridge - Beaver Dam 3,24,61,65,

73,76Bridge - Blandsord 3,5,7,8, 9,12,

13,14,17,20,28, 36,102Bridge - Broad Run 4,109,115Bridge - Buckland 103,107Bridge - Bull Run 8,13,19,32,49Bridge - Cabbin Branch 14,24,

25,6,37,43,44,51,52,54 56,61,65

Bridge, Chesnut Lick 65,72,82, 91

Bridge - Harrison Ford 9Bridge - Hartsmill Branch 94Bridge - Hooe’s Creek 57,62,71,

89Bridge - Kettle Run 5,13,78,109,

115Bridge - Little Creek 91,96,104,

101,102,106Bridge - Long Branch 3,24Bridge - Neabsco 73,90,108Bridge - Rose Hill 73,76Bridge - Stone 19,32,44,49Bridge - Tebbsdale 101,106Bridge - Thoroughfare Gap 3Bridge - Woodbridge Road 54Bridwell, B. M. 39Bridwell, Thos. 39,42Bridwell’s Shop 25Brigg, C. H. 2Briggs, C. W. 23,24,26,27, 35Bristow Brown Stone 105Bristow Station 86Britt, Malvina 6Broad Run 3,103Brooke, Wm. H. 80,88Brooks, Lloyd 36Brower, C. F. 89,93Brown, E. C. L. 68Brown, Henry 107Brown, W. H. 94Brown, Wm. H. 65

Bryant, George 49Bryant, Nora A. 105Buck, Mary Adeline 114Buckland & Thoroughfare 69Buckland Bridge 83,92,103,107Buckley, Albert 16,103Buckley. T. W. 39Buckley, W. A.12,20,23,25, 40,

101,102,103Buckley, W. W. 51,84,92Buckner, Sarah E. 6Bull Run 8,32Bull Run Bridge 49Burke, Eliza 70Burkett, James 71Burns, Thomas 12,22,23,102Bushong, M. J. 42,64,67,97,112

114Butler, Hamilton 70Butler, Jos. 70Butler, S. J. 109,113Cabin Branch 25,51,52Cabbin Branch Bridge 61,65Cabin Branch Mine 73Cahill & Co. 94,103Cahill vs Love 94,103Calendar, Edward 17Calendar, William 17Calvert, Henry 11Calvert, Peyton 34,37Calvert, William 11Campbell, Jos 8Campbell, W. H. 88Cannon, F. J. 10,35,38,43,72,

89,93Cannon, Robert L. 47Carney, Lewis 90Carney, N. E. Sr. 89,96,97Carney, Nancy 35Carolina Road 69,116Carr, Jas. W. 21Carr, M. 75Carr, M. & Co. 70Carrico, Jno. J. 7Carrico, W. C. 56,79Carter, C. S. 12Carter, J. S. 53,55Carter, James O. 93Carter, Jas. H. 66Carter, Jeff 7,56Carter, Jennie 49Carter, John Hill 49Carter, Lucy M. 47,49Carter, Mary 38Carter, Thomas N. 19Carter, William 11,15,78,112

Carter vs Bleight 12Caruthers, Joel 35,38Cary, Jas. 15Cather, Andrew 51Cather, Wm. 42Cave, M. 110Centreville Road 36Chamberlain, Rich’d 48Chamberlain, T. O. 94Champ, Albert 64,68,113Champ, Luther 65,71Chapman, Addison 64,67Chapman, Jno. W. 27,30Chapman, Marshall 99Chapman, Pearson 99Chapman, Susan P. H. 100,104Cappell, W. W. 17,19Chappel, Wileman 76Chesapeake & Ohio R.R. 71,74Cheshier, E. 59Chesnut Lick Bridge 65,69,72,

82,91Chew, T. J. 3Chew, Thos. J. 109Churchwell, Enoch 100Churchwell, H. A. 100,104Clark, Estelle J. 116Clark, Fannie Mrs. 100Clark, Jno. 47,64,116,117Clarke, John 1,7,24,67,69,74,81

86,88Clark, Jno. A. 103Clarke, L. A. 1Clark, R. H. 105,109Clark, R. S. 39,42Clark, W. A. 2,4Clarke, W. D. 22,23,64,67,77,88,

98,109,116,117Clowe, E. W. 89Cochran, Mary E. 38Cockrell, E. L. 1,60Cockrell, Edwin L. 53Cockrell, F. A. 8,29,104Cockrell, J. J. 23Cockrell, Joseph 21Cockrell, Joseph J. 97Cockrell, T. A. 12Cofrode, J. H. 30Colbert, Henry 86Colbert, Wm. 20,83,111,116Colbert’s Appl. 90Cole, Fanny 27,37,116Cole, Frank 22,88Cole, J. L. 17,31,55Cole, Jane 31Cole, Jane Mrs. 63

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Cole, Jas. L. 7,82Cole’s Appl. 25,40,50,59,61,67,Coleman, Allie 35Collents Appl. 8Colvin, J. C. 28,34,48,56,76,78,

85,103Colvin, John C. 20,32,36Commwth vs Breeden 103Commwth vs Brooks 23Commwth vs Bryant 50Commwth vs Cateman 35Commwth vs Champ, Luther 71Commwth vs Davis 57,104Commwth vs Jewell 26Commwth vs Johnson 17,23,72Commwth vs Johnson, Alfred 77Commwth vs Kincheloe 3, 8,11,

19,20Commwth vs Lansburgh 49,59Commwth vs Lee 103Commwth vs Lilly 101,102Commwth vs Robinson 27Connwth vs Shelton 115Commwth vs Watson 72Commwth vs Whitmer 13,26Compton, A. H. 42,65,89,101Comstock, Orville 30,60Conner, Abraham 66,74Conner, E. E. 3,76,106,114Conner, F. J. 4Conner, Silas 95Conway, Randolph 105Cooper, R. A. 23,24,26,27,84Copen, C. M. 1,22.77,81,85,86Cornwell, D. M. 38Cornwell, E. S. 77Cornwell, Jas. R. 94Cornwell, L. B. 69,92Cornwell, Mary F. 56Cornwell, Roberta 49Cornwell, S. T. 26Cornwell, Samuel T. 117Cornwell, W. H. 72Cory, J. P. 14Court House 4Crawford, Dave 116Crawford, Jeremiah 89,93Crayes, Clarence 113Crosen, E. F. 101Crosen, John 53Cross, John 11,15,20,46,78Cross, Jno. P. 43,60,83Cross, R. T. 34,43,46,70Cross, W. B. E. 60Cross, Wm. 55Cross, Wm. R. E. 43

Crouch, Matthew C. 87Crouch, Willis 1,5Curry, James 109Curtis, Robert 85Curtis, Theodore A. 55Cushing, C. 108Cushing, Crawford 11,114Dane, F. Ella 46Davies & Thornton 100Davies, J. J. 10,48,52Davies, Jas. J. 11,15,26,109,

117Davis & Chinn 102Davis & Co. 82Davis vs Kincheloe 104,107Davis, A. F. Mrs. 54Davis, A. L. 110Davis, A. P. 4Davis, Annie L. 63Davis, Delaware 69Davis, Emma 63Davis, George 15Davis, Ethel 71Davis, F. C. 95Davis, I. I. 48Davis, J. B. 81,94Davis, J. J. 20,33,43,72Davis, Jas. J. 48,88Davis, J. R. 2,54,71Davis, Jas. R. 21,39,45,53,77,94Davis, J. T. J. 8,9,10,11,22, 23,

27,30,57,79,82,83,94, 96,104

Davis, Jas. T. J. 48Davis, Jas. W. 109Davis, John 2,3,54,58Davis, Jno. D. 54,77Davis, John W. 43,48,63Davis, Lucien 63Davis, O. S. 71,77,72Davis, Olly 68Davis, Ordelia 30Davis, R. C. 114Davis, R. H. 63,110Davis, R. M. 7,8,11,15,22, 39,40

45,46,71,72,78,91,96, 97,106

Davis, R. Marshall 71Davis, R. R. 6Davis, Rufus 22,29,102,117Davis, R. S. 68,113Davis, Sophia 30Davis, Thos. H. 110Davis - Tyler & Company 115Davis, T. J. 79Davis, Wm. F. 15

Dawe, Mary 17Day Jones & Co. 45Deats, C. S. 7Deats, Caleb S. 47Deats, Robert 81Delaney, D. W. 64,67Deleplane, Jane E. 105Deleplane, S. M. 10Deleplane, Sarah M. 43Demory’s Land 69Denport, Adam 64Detrick, L. F. 30,34Detrick, Louis F. 11,22,30,34,73Dickens, M. C. 89Dickens, M. C. G. 93Dickens, T. E. H. 33,48,55,58Dickens, Tomyns E. H. 33,73Dimsey, George F. 22Dodge, H. P. 101Dogan, J. F. 6,65,103,109Dogan, Mary Jane 65Dogan, Mollie E. 65Dogan, W. H.. 48,103Donohoe, Geo. O. 81Douglas, P. G. 1,64Dowling, J. F. 3,16Downs, J. E. 113Downs, W. B. 28,43,89,90,93Dulany, D. W. 33Dulany, Jno. 2Dumfries foot bridge 69,92Duncan, John 16,21Dunn, A. F. 43Dunn, Charles 45,46,104Duty, V. 33Duty, Virginia 31,75Edmond, A. B. 35,77,102Edmunds, Alfred B. 86Edmunds, D. P. 90Eliott, Jno. R. 80Elliott, W. L. 1Ellis, J. B. 105Ellis, W. H. 38Elrick, H. C. 38Endres, M. A. 38England 73Enit, H. C. 105Eskridge, Logan 94Evans, A. C. 64,67Evans, O. H. 22,29,31,106Evans, R. H. 68Ewell, Benjamin S. 21Ewell’s Appl. 50Eyles, G. W. 63Fair, C. H. 14Fair, C. W. 25,61,64

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Fair, Robert 7,17,19,57Fairfax, H. B. 64,67Fairfax, Henry 45Fenwick, Phillip 66Fetzer, A. B. 8,13,19,49,109Fick & Fick 80,81Fick, Mary E. 100Fidelity Insurance 63Finch, W. A. 16Fisher, Wm. N. 95Fitgerald, Louis 63Flaherty, A. 31Flaherty A. Company 31,77Flanders, Wm. H. 55Fleckinger, Samuel 75Flemming, Mary E. 34Fletcher, Ann Mrs. 54Fletcher, Thomas 42Fletcher, W. 2Flickinger, Samuel 40Florence, E. E. 38Florence, Geo. N. 76Florence, Geo. W. 16Florence, J. W. 12Florence, Jno. 81Florence, Mark 2,35Florence, R. C. 1Flockher, A. H. 21Flory, D. H. 64,67,79Flory, S. H. 67Flory, Samuel 23,24,26,27,66Flory, Samuel H. 64,79Forbes, F. T. 1Forbes, Francis T. 9Forbes, Murry 9Forbes, Sally I. 9Foley, W. W. 90Forbes, Thos. S. 80Forest 106Forsythe, Chas. 39,42Foster, R. 1,62Foulks, David 38Fowke, Thaddeus 102Fox, F. M. 95Francis, Edward 47,97Francis, W. H. 13,90Frasher, Thos. C. 21,34Frazier, Thomas C. 23,25Free, L. A. 56French, Martha F. 16,76Gaines, E. P. 110Gaines, Jno. P. 116Gaines, M. J. 110Galleher, G. G. 11,28.35,116Galleher, Geo. G. 20Galleher, Walter M. 8,14

Garrison, J. H. 100,104Gaskins, Hampton 42,49German Baptist Church 66Gesling, John T. 75Gibson, George 17,54Gibson, Henry 17Giles, C. S. 80Giles, W. W. 1,52,80,88Gilman, John 54Gilman’s Appl. 73,117Glascock, Lossie 117Glascock, O. F. 117Glascock, R. S. 113Glascock, W. B. 7,12,35,78,84,

88,95,102,111Godfrey, Joseph 69Goings, Thomas 7,10Goode & Gaines 53Goode, Elias 53,55Goode, Jno. C. 71,74Goodwin, A. F. 14 Goodwin, A. F. Mrs. 20,70Goodwin, G. M. 6,68Goodwin, G. W. 39Goods, Margaret C. 48Goose Run 49Gossum 98Gossum, Jas 39Gossum, Jas. A. 42Gossum, Thos. E. 72,102,111,

115Gossum’s Appl. 116Gough, William E. 6Grady, John E. 30Graffin, not given 50,59Grayson, Geo. 105,108Grayson, Sally 70Green, Douglass 93Green, E. M. 109Green, Edw. M. 89Green, G. W. 89Green, Gilbert 93,108Green, John 21,22,29Green, Sarah 64,67Green, Willis 64,67Greenwich 90Greenwood, W. 64Griffith, Jas. E. 45,46Grimes, J. A. 78Grimes, James F. 75,78,80Gross, Chas. H. 16Groton Bridge Co. 9,107,112Gulick, J. F. 58Gulick, Jas. 114Gulick, Jas. F. 36,103

Guy, Robert 25,52,53,56,75, 100,104,108

Guy, W. L. 75Haislip, Howard 103Haislip, R. H. 60,94,103Haislip, Robert H. 6Haislip, S. M. 42Haislip, Samuel M. 39Hall, Jno. W. 101,103Hames, Joseph 109Hammill. H. 112Hammill, Hugh 54,55,110,112Hammill, J. H. 100,101,104Hammill, Jno. H. 70Hansbrouck, Lucy A. 10Harley, Isaac K. 74Harrell, M. W. 113Harris, Henry A. 30Harris, Henry R. 22,30Harris, Wm. 6Harrison, Jno. A. 70,79,82Hartsmills Branch Bridge 94Haymarket Turnpike 54Hedges, James 34,37Hedrick, John 6Hedrick, Saml. 64Hegman, Daniel 88Helm, Jas. 94,99Henderson, J. R. 34Henderson vs Keys 25Hensey, James I. 113Hensley, W. A. 19,58Herndon, F. M. 78,79,82Herndon, S. 42Herndon, Samuel 2Herndon, Summerfield 40,57Herrell, J. E. 3,6,40,57,69,115Herrell, Jas. E. 93Herrell, M. W. 109Herrick, R. L. 16Heuser, W. L. 69,96Heuser’s Appl 74Hickory Grove 95Hindgardner, Abraham 74Hinman, H. D. 10Hite, W. F. 110Hixson, G. W. 90Hixson, T. P. 19Hixson, Thos. 12Hixson, Thomas P. 8,17,28, 36,

57Hockman, A. J. 42,89,93Hoff, Samuel 23,24,26,27Holland, C. W. 21Holmes, C. C. 75Holmes, F. W. 58,65,76

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Holmes, M. C. 2,16,57,86Holmes, Susan A. 78Holmes, Thos. 2Holmes, W. H. 78Holmes, William 76,78,115Holsinger, J. H. 67Holsinger, Jas. H. 64Holtzman, Aylett 75Homer, Jas 99Hooe, R. H. 2,37,39,72,98,109Hooe’s Creek Bridge 57,62,71,

89Hopkins, C. A. 1Hopkins, C.A.S. 33,109,113Hornbaker, Jno. R. 53Hornbaker, L. J. 10Hornbaker, Levi 17,19Horton & Parkins 5Horton, A. D. 47,52Horton’s Store 79,83Horner, W. G. 22,23Hottel, Catherine 47Hottel, J. S. 58Hottel, Jas. S. 23,24,26,27,47Hottel, Jno. 24Hottel, Jno. R. 23,26,27Hough, Jas. S. 35House, C. B. 47House, D. W. 108House, N. 11,15House, Nat 16,113House, Nathaniel 38Howard, John R. 109Howdershell, H. 25,81Howell, M. C. 60,100Howell, S. B. 14,15,68Howison, R. C. 68Hufty, Francis 43Hughes, B. F. 22,29Hulfish, G. A. 6,31,33,75,92,105Hulfish, J. P. 99,105Hulfish, Jas. P. 96Hunt, Silas Mrs. 13Hunter, G. W. 1,34,55Hunton, E. Jr. 34,88Hunton, Eppa Jr. 38,53,100Hunton, H. Jr. 80Hunton, W. G. 48Hutchinson, B. H. 94Hutchinson, Fred 94Hutchinson, John 48Hutchinson, Jno. W. 71,74,94Hutchinson, Julia 18,24Hutchinson, Julia A. 94Hutchinson, Ludwell 94Hutchinson, O. C. 47,60,94

Hutchinson, Westwood 2, 39,45, 65,92,94,101

Hutchens & Hynson 1, 9Huy, Robert 60Hynson, C. L. 1,53,61,63,76,104Hynson & Company 9,44,62Hynson vs Scott 56,62Iden, W. G. 84,111,114Independant Hill 25,54Ish, Frank A. 94Ish, M. A. 30,61,70Ish, Sallie Mrs. 61Jackson, Allen 61,63,68Jacobs, J. C. 117Jacobs, Richard W. 43James, Kerner 60Janney, Edith 100,104Janney, Tyson 85,116Jardine, Isaac 14Jardine, Isaac W. 8Jewell, W. B. 48Jewell, Wm. B. 35Johnson, Alfred 65,77Johnson, Ben 39Johnson, Benjamin 7,16,23, 28,

48,49,53,55Johnson, Charles I. 75Johnson, Geo. 29Johnson, Geo. W. 17,19,70Johnson, J. M. 43Johnson, John M. 29,53,64,105Johnson, R. M. 38Johnson, Thomas 16Johnson’s Appl. 12,36,39Jones & Reid 65Jones, Alice 111Jones, Alice R. 41,45Jones, C. W. 64,67Jones, Chas. Jr. 64,67Jones, E. F. 117Jones, Hattie 111,116Jones, L. E. 35,57,81Jones, Paul 61Jones, Thomas 16Jordan & Others 95Jordan & Sons 60,69Jordan, Annie M. 75,104Jordan, B. H. 7,39,81Jordan, M. A. 33,60,69Jordan, Mary A. 32Jordan, W. M. 95,114Jordan, W. W. 88,Jordan, Wm. 15Jordan’s Appl. 83,93,114Kankey, Ann 5Kankey, Z. A. 79,107,116

Keleher, T. D. 38Kellogg, Lyman 21Kelly, B. S. Co. 42Kelly, O. S. 39Kerlin, B. F. 52Kerlin, Benj. 44,46Kerlin, Benj. F. 51Kerlin, D. F. 86Ketcham, William 23Kettle Run 13Kettle Run Bridge 78,109,115Keys, C. F. 7Keys, C. T. 100Keys, Henry 7Keys, H. A. 1,7,16,17,22,35,36,

57,77,101,114Keys, Henry A. 12,110,115Keys, Isaiah 42,45Keys, J. L. 2,71Keys, Jno. L. 35,31,70,77Keys, J. W. 25Keys, M. 4Keys, Magruder 8Keys, M. J.16,17,21,29,94Keys, M. J. Jr. 52Keys, R. A. 23,24,26,27,103Keys, R. H. 2,113Keys, Regina 100Keys, Robt. A. 48,52Keys, Sarah 42Keys, Sarah Mrs. 80Keys, W. C. 50,55Keys, Willie 13Keys, Wm. C. 54Keys Saw Mill 7Keyser, Chas. F. 21,42Kiewit, Jas. 100Kincheloe, E. T. 96Kincheloe, Ethel 104Kincheloe, T. E. 82Kincheloe, W. W. 35,6,7,11,14,

16,17,19,20,34,40,41, 54,61,84.86,87,94,96, 97,98,115

Kincheloe vs Stokes 61King, J. R. 62,65,66King, R. J. 48King, Richard 108King, Samuel T. 6King’s Adms. vs Maddox 50Kohn, A. 76Kreigh, Peter H. 53,56Lacey, Lina 109Lacy, Linda 113Lamb, G. F. 16Lamb, Geo. F. 8,17,19

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Langyher, W. S. 18Lansburg, Max 11,35,44,48,58,

59,62,64,66,100,113Lansburgh vs Gray 62Lansburgh vs King 62,66Larkin, L. A. Jr. 53,61,62,65Larkin, W. W. 60Larkin vs Gaskins 65Larner, J. B. 93Larner, Jno. B. 89Larner & Thornton 30,33,Larner & Weir 63Latham, J. W. 13,65,95Latham, R. C. 95Leachman, J. P. 101Leachman, J. T. 35,37,42,65Leachman, Jno. T. 101Leary, M. V. 66Leary, M. V. 66Leary, Nettie P. 6Leary, W. B. Dr. 54,66Leary, W. H. 25,44Leary, Wm. 17Ledman, L. 7,26,31,69,71,76,

77,78,79,95,112,114Lee, G. W. 81Lee, R. B. 101Lee, R. H. 92Lee, Richard 103Lee, Solomon J. 47Levan, I. B. 89,93Lewis, Charles 60,61Lewis, F. M. 94Lewis, H. B. 1Lilly, George 95Liming, J. F. 37Liming, Jno. 66Liming, Lewis 3Lindsley, E. L. 3,70,75Lion, L. A. 89Lion, Thos. H. 38,46,53,84Lipscom, Edith L. 47Lipscomb, Wm. E. 1,4,7,8,9,10,

12,13,15,16,19,20,21, 22,25,27,28,29,32,33, 36,37,40,42,45,46,50, 51,52,54,55,56,58,59, 60,62,63,66,67,68,69, 70,73,78,79,82,83,84, 85,86,87,88,96,97,99, 102,104,107,108,109, 111,113,115,116,117, 118

Lipscomb, W. N. 82,116Little Bull Run Little Creek 101

Little Creek Bridge 91,101,102, 104,106

Lomax, Wm. 45,46Long Branch 7Long, G. H. 52Lomg, Geo. H. 51Loose, E. P. 53Love & Green 1Love, H. H. 103Lowe, Jno. S. 64,70Lowe, S. R. 2,7,8,12,24,25,39,

44,48,53,56,57,59,67, 72,76,116

Lovelace, Andrew 103Lowe, Samuel R. 46Lucas, Benjamin 45Lucas, Jeremiah 1Luck, Jas. 49,81Luckett, M. E. 105Ludwig, R. P. 33Lunt, Samuel 75,79Lyell, R. J. 92,112Lyle, not given 73Lynn, A. A. 13Lynn, A. L. 1Lynn, Bell Lee 88Lynn, E. 7Lynn, Edward 13Lynn, H. H. 22,31,37,67,71,76,

77,85,92Lynn, H. F. 16,30,33,35,43,54,

62,116Lynn, Henry F. 11,20,43,46,72Lynn, I. A. 14Lynn, M. A. 17Lynn, M. N. 7,25,68Lynn, Nannie F. 21Lynn, R. L. 2Lynn, W. B. 14,15,39,59Lynn, W. S. 22,57,71Mackall, Annie 109Mackall, W. W. 93Maddox, G. E. 110Maddox, J. H. 38Maddox, R. A. 61,77,80Makeley, A. 6Manassas Gazette 50,59,62,84,

92,93,110,112Manassas Presbyterian 71Manchester 81Mancherster house 68Manuel, B. F. 6,65Manuel, Benjamin F. 39,42Manuel, G. F. 41Manuel, George F. 18,24,40,41,

97,98

Manuel, J. P. 13,37,46,56,74,78Manuel, Robert 23Manuel, W. F. 65,76Manuel, Wm. F. 67Maphis, L. P. 2,24,26,27,107Marshall, C. B. 71Marshall, Georgianna 72Marshall, J. A. 7Marshall, Jno. A. 27,71Marshall, Randolph 66Marshall, S. H. 75Marshall, W. B. 3Marsteller, A. A. 68Marsteller, L. A. 75Mason, John P. 60Mason, W. V. 46,109May F. P. & Company 114May, M. L. 23,24,26,27May, W. R. 42,89,93May’s Appl. 107,110.112Mayfield Brown Stone Co. 56Mayhugh, Caroline 94,99Mayhugh Joseph 97Mayhugh’s Appl. 50McClanhan, D. W. 6McCormick, Thomas 109,113McDaniel, Laura D. 105McInteer, A. L. 21,22,29,48,105McInteer, Eva N 33,x42McInteer, Henry C. 30McInteer, J. C. 81,84McInteer, M. 24McIntosh, R. E. 22,103McIntosh, Wm. 16.21McInturff, H. C. 56McLean, J. W. 53McPherson, J. D. 11,15,21,29McPherson, John D. 6McPherson, R. W. 100Meade, David R. 34Meade, W. W. 48Medford, Augenetta 10Medford, Geo. D. 10,101Mellon, John 113Mercantile Trust Co. 60,64Merchant, Annie T. 109Merchant, B. D. 8,48,50,52,67,

85,943Merchant, Benj. D. 87Merchant, L. C. 21,65Merchant, L. E. 43,82Merchant, Luther 21Merchant, R. W. 10,43,48,49Meredith vs Bell 67,107Meredith & Davis 68Meredith, & Davies 88

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Meredith, & Janney 34Meredith & Thornton 6,15,21,30

31,33,38, 43,47,60,64, 75,80,100

Meredith, E. E. 4,6,10,11,15,18, 20,24,27,30,32,33,34, 36,44,46,47,48,49,55, 59,64,74,79,80,82,86, 88,89,90,97,98,100, 102,104,105,106,108, 113,115,117

Meredith, J. C. 47,52,67Meredith, J. Campbell 49,51Meredith, Jno. T. 51,52Merritt, Catherine 10Merritt, Emma 75Merritt, Joseph 75Methodist Epis. Church 51,81Metzger, Harry C. 114Metzger, Wm. 7,11,46,67,78,

112Milford Road 107Miller, Daniel 68Miller, J. W. 88,95Miller, S. J. 86Milligan, C. K. 81Mills, W. F. 22,23,31,77Milstead, F. D. 22,29Milstead, L. M. 100,104Minnieville Rd. 7Missionary Baptist Church 106Mitchell & Others 8Mitchell, H. F. 22Mitchell, T. B. 109Mitchell, Thos. A. 10Mitchell’s Appl. 2,12,29,36,103Molair, Robert 2,58Moltby, E. J. 43Money, Guliford 47,52Monroe, Annie R. 114Monroe, Lucien 16,21,79Monroe, Susan M. 43,46Monroe, W. T. 43,46Moon, Alice 15Moore, Alice 11Moore, E. S. 49,75Moore, E. W. 1More, George T. 6More, Hezekiah 6Moore, J. W. 1Moore, John B. 30Moore, R. W. 34Moore, Thos. J. 17,19,30Morgan, Charles H. 93Morgan, Fannie 110Morgan, Millie 54

Movath, Jno. 81Moxley, B. G. D.Moxley, L. C. 99,113Moxley, Louisa C. 98Muddiman & Bro. 44Muddiman, David 32Muddiman, Geo. 8,13,19,49Muddiman Quarries 76Murphy, J. J. 47Murphy, Jno. J. 47Nailor, Henry 16,21Nailor, Minnie 76Nailor, Phillip 30Nanss, Lee A. 108Nash, J. V. 65,94Nash, Jas. V. 47,52,64,92,96,

110Nash, Rebecca 52National Life 30Neabsco Bridge 73,82,90,92,

103,108Neabsco Creek 73,112Neabsco Run 103Nelson, E. 6,10,11,12,16,17,21,

29,30,34,35,38,43,46, 48,51,56,64,70,75,80, 84,85,86,88,94,97,114, 117,118,

Nelson, Edwin 32,35,47,53,64, 70,75,87,113

Nelson, J. E. 88Nelson, Jas. E. 21,30,35,38,46,

63,64,80,86,Nelson, John 53Nelson, John H. 21,108Nevitt, Deborah 89Nevitt, R. L. 89New Hampshire 55New Hope Farmers 42Nicol, A. 74Nicol, C. E. 1,6,21,22,30,33,34,

38,39,42,46,47,50,53, 60,68,70,74,75,79,80, 99,109.100,113,114

Nicol, Charles E. 38Nicol, Drummond 74Nicol, Grace 74Nicol, John A. 25,51,68,74,105,

108Nicol, L. G. 105Nicol, Maude 74Nicol, Wm. L. G. 74Nokesville Station 78Norfolk & Western R.R. 63,64Norman, D. C. 29,32,50,55,77,

90,93

Norman, J. B. 54Nutt, G. W. 11,13,84,85,106,110Nutt, George W. 49Occoquan Bridge 95Occoquan Road 7,73Occoquan Run 7,13,28,29Opp, Margaret M. 30Owen, Jesse 108Owens, Jesse 56Palmer, A. W. 111Palmer, E. L. 111Palmer, Edward L. 100Parkins, Belle L. 55Patapses Guano Co. 15Patterson, Jas 100Patterson, Jesse 3Patterson, John T. 11,22,30Patten, E. H. 2,47Pattie, B. F. 11Pattie, James A. 21,110Pattie’s Appl. 114Patton, J. M. 12,13,22,23,80,81

82Patton, Jno. M. 79Payne, Ann Jane 12Payne, George 12Payne, J. 114Payne, Jack 2,71Payne, Jackson 57,77Payne, Jacob 1,5Payne, Jno. L. 47,52,67Payne, Lucien 12,109,111Payne, Newman 2Payne, R. L. 47,75Payne, S. A. 47,52Pearce, Theo. 105Pearson, Jas. K. 20,27Pearson, Jane 106Penders Les 15Perry, J. B. 2Petry, Geo. 7Petty, L. M. 22,34Peyton, O. O. 106Pickett, Jas. E. 54,89,93,117Pinkard, Abraham 74Plumbley, J. A. 31,33Polend, Peter 94Poor House 72Porter vs J. W. Keys 25Portner, Robert 30,64,75,104,

113,Portner’s Appl. 91,97,112Posey, Alice A. 73Posey, Alsy A. 79Posey, Ashwell 53,55Posey, C. A. 22

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Posey, George W. 42Posey, Jas. 90Posey, Jno. 105,108Posey, Thos. 78,83Posey, William 7,53,55,73Potomac Appl. 106Potomac City 61,62,73Potomac Land & Imp.30Potomac Mining Co. 34Potomac River 44Powell, B. 79Powell, Burr 81,82Powell, Jno. 76,85Powell, J. S. Dr. 82Powell, John S. 76,81Powell, R. L. 12,81Powell, Robert S. 85Powell, William 79Powell & Others Appl. 110Powell’s Appl 102,111,112,117Prentis, C. A. 93Prentice, Calvin 58Presbyterian Church 71Prescott, Jno. W. 100Pridmore, B. L. 8,11,19,13,32,

44,51Primm & Others 76,95Primm’s Appl. 101,110,111Prospect Hill 24Purcell, J. R. 60Purcell, Jas. R. 47Purcell, Jno. H. 106Purdon, Amos 105Putnam, T. P. 39Quantico Run 65Queen Victoria 73Ralls, James 95Ransdell, Blanche 74Ransdell, F. E. 68Ransdell, Frank 74Ratcliff, G. M. 61,73,109Ratcliffe, George M. 16,92Read, E. B. 48Read, Edward 72Read’s Appl. 72Rector, E. B. 90Rector, Henry W. 108Redmon, A. J. 41,42Redman’s Appl. 62Reeves, A. A. 6Reeves, Robert R. 113Reich, Mary E. 67Reiche, Mary 108Reiche, Mary E. 64Reid & Kincheloe 100Reid, Catherine E. 54

Reid, E. B. 1,5,114Reid, H. H. 68Reid, Henry 69,73Reid, I. C. 2Reid, J. B. 4,7,11,30,38,60,71,

109Reid, Jas. B. 26Reid, J. H. 71,77,89,90Reid, Jas. H. 22,23,34,39,89Reid, J. M. 11,15Reid, John 1Reid, Jno. B. 73Reid, Jno. N. 5Reid, J. L. 117Reid, John L. 2,3,54Reid, Jos. B. 47,70,77,88Reid, Louisa 70Reid, Margaret 70Reid, R. C. 68,72,81,110Reid, Sarah 73,78Reid, W. H. 77Reid, Wm. 48,54Rennoe, Geo. T. 68Rennoe, J. 71Rennoe, J. H. 2,39,44Rennoe, Jno. H. 17,68,80Rennoe, W. F. 40Rennoe, W. W. 17Reynolds, F. S. 115,116Reynolds, Frank 117Reynolds, Wm. H. 99,100Rhine, Charles 5Richard, Abraham 71Richards, Maria 55Richie, Jno. S. 86Richmond & Danville RR 71,74Riley, S. S. 110Rileys Land 81Ritchie, Mary 105Ritenour, Geo. 4,37Robertson, B.S. 77Robertson, E. J. 105Robertson, Emma J. 64Robertson, Jane G. 75Robinson, B. S. 22,23Robinson, G. W. 75Robinson, George W. 6Robinson, Louis N. 38Robinson, Moncure 14Robinson, Reuben 113Robinson, T. C. 38Robinson, Taylor 7Robinson, W. B. 39Robinson, Wm. B. 36Ronse, A. H. 71Rorabaugh, F. C. 4,114

Roseberry, J. G. 94Roseberry, Jno. G. 76Roseberry, Jno. Y. 67Roseberry, J. Y. 23,24,26,27Rose Hill Bridge 61,65,69,73,76Rosis, Eugene 47Rothe, Robt. C. 10,16Round, Emily C. 60Round, G. C. 16,32,33,38,68,

101,109Round, George C. 21Rouse, A. H. 74Roy, Jos. 71,74Ruffner, R. M. 30Ruffner, Robert 11,15Ruffner School House 49Russell, H. H. 35,38Russell, Jas 2,73Safe Deposit Trust 38Saffer, F. E. 39,42Sanders, A. B. 89,93Sanders, F. H. 108Sanders, L. E. 56,60Sanders, R. H. 56,60Sanders, S. B. 47,65,89,93,101,

103,108Sanders, W. H. 89,93Saunders, Geo. W. 80Schacklett, Virginia 64Schultz, Augustus 100Schultz, Louise 114Scott, R. T. 60Sears, Newton 58Selecman, J. A. 12Selecman, R. 71,117Selecman, Red 95,116Selecman, Redman 69,76Selecman, T. L. 7,11,15,78,88,

112Selecman, Thomas L. 87,112Selecman, W. R. 22,29Selecman, Wm. 76Shacklett, V. E. 67Shaw, C. H. 104Shellington, John 109Shelton, Ephraim 114Shenandoah Valley RR 63Shepherd, R. H. 89,93Sherman, John 11Shield, Wm. R. 34Shirley, Wm. 82Shumate, Robert 103Simindriver, C. F. 75Simms, J. W. 7,78,112Simms, Jno. W. 79Simms, William 36

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Simpson, G. A. 37,45,69,96Simpson, George A. 86Sinclair, A. W. 4,26,34,43,46,68,

100,113Sinclair, G. A. 13Sinclair Mill Rd. 7Sincox, James T. 84,101Sincox, Thomas 25Sisson, Angeline 56,60Slaymaker, A. B. 89Sleigh, J. A. 11Sleigle, J. A. 15Slingerland, Sallie M. 70Smallwood, G. W. 31,33Smith, A. D. 68Smith, Chas 1,2,5Smith, G. W. Jr. 22,23Smith, Geo. W. 6,44,67,77,105,

108Smith, J. E. 2,58Smith, J. P. 47,89,90Smith, Jas. 58,111,116Smith, Jas. P. 21Smith, John 6Smith, J. W. 101,102Smith, John W. 6,20,60,67,75Smith, J. B. 47Smith, Jos. B. 30Smith, P. 81Smith, Phil 60Smith, Thos. 23,24,26,27Smith, Thos. J. 44Smith, W. H.110Smith’s Appl. 13,45Smoot, W. M. 109Smoot, W. W. 7,22Snow, C. H. 10,31,33,47Snow, Harriet 38Snow, N. L. 31,33Snow, Nannie L. 47Sopen, Julia 75Spencer, J. L. 21Spencer, W. H. 21Spittle, Jno. T. 80,88Spittle, Matthew 1,5Sprinkle, George W. 74Sprogle, Jno. L. 10Stafford, Geo. 7Stafford, Joseph 105,108Stegir, J. M. 43Stiff, Erastus S. 16Stiger, J. N. 7Stoddard, W. P. 1Stokes, F. M. 35,37Stokes, L. M. 25Stokes, Randolph 60

Stokes, Richard 41,47Stoll, F. 70Stone Bridge 49Stone, C. S. 35,37,105,108Stone, Chas. 13,48,71Stone, S. T. 79Stone, Samuel 55Stone, Thos. G. 34Stonnell, S. B. 6Stork, B. S. 2Storke, B. W. 31,40,68,85,86,

101,103Storke, L. M. 40Storke, Wallace 66,72Storm, Charles 74Stower, Jeremiah 7,10,38,43,63Stuart, I. K. 31,33Sullivan, C. C. 91,92Sullivan, Catherine C. 91,92Sullivan, J. R. 1,16,39,57,101,

103Sullivan, James 7Sullivan, James R. 25,43,46,106Sullivan, L. 114Sullivan, L. T. 57Sullivan, Luther 7,8,12,17,19,28

35,107Sullivan, T. I. 14,15,22,23,31,36,

50,55,73,77,80,90,112Sullivan, Thos. I. 9,10,46Sullivan, T. O. 14Swan, Thomas W. 99Swart, M. H. 10Syncox, J. T. 2,3,57,106Syncox, John T. 102Tansill, Anna L. 40Tansill, G. W. 1,5,9,14,22,25,29,

47,68,73,81,85,88,110, 116,117

Tansill, Geo. W. 22,42,45,47,87, 92Tansill, Robert 19Tansill, Thos. W. 19,40Tatison, Ida J. 53,55Taverner, L. E. 59,61Taverner vs Bladen 59Taylor, Aultman 38Taylor, J. G. 17Taylor, Jno. G. 7,66,68,83,101,

103,113Taylor, Thomas C. 105Taylor, T. O. 108Taylor, Thomas O. 109Tavener, John W. 22Tebbs, M. E. 75Tebbs, Samuel 55Tebbsdale Bridge 101,106

Tedwick, John 67Thomas, John 34Thomas, Mark 35,46,56,58,75,

112Thornton, H. G. 109Thornton, J. B. T. 6,10,21,34,

35,42,43,100,113Thornton, Mary S. 79Thornton, W. W. 1,4,11,15,16, 38Thoroughfare Bridge 2Thornley, Joseph F. 15Thornton, J. B. T. 56,64,68,75Thornton, W. W. 48,49,63Tillett, J. R. 2,7,10,11, 15,Tillett, Jno. R. 28,31,33,35,36,

38,56,60,75Tolson, J. A. 1,22Tolson, Jno. A. 14,Tolson, J. N. 66,90,108Tolson, John N. 16,21,22Towles, S. E. 75Towkes, Thad E. 111Trednick, Edw. 10,38Tredwick, Jno 63Triplett, H. F. 101Triplett, Haywood F. 14Trone, Jno. T. 53Turner, Edward C. 29Turner, Margaret E. 53Turner, Wm. 53,55,60Tyler - Davis & Co. 109Tyler, G. B. 92Tyler, Geo. G. 90,101,103,105,

108Tyler, J. S. 20Tyler, Jno. S. 4,9,14,25,3237,41

50,70,92,96,102,106, 111,116

Tyler, R. Dr. 69Tyler, R. H. 65,94Tyler, Randolph 32,33Tylers Home 69Tyres, George E. 16,21Underwood, Oliver 16,21,60,68,

101,104Utterback, J. T. 38Utterback, Jas. T. 43Valance, W. C. 78Vaughn, S. H. 46Vaughn, Stephen 44Vaughn, Wellington 44,46Vermillion, E. J. 35,37Vermillion, G. T. 37Vermillion, George T. 35Virginia Brownstone Co. 79,86Virginia Midland. R.R. 71,74

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Volano, Wm. C. 67Voy, Henry 44Wagner, W. F. 77Wagoner, W. C. 22,23Waite, H. H. 66Waite, Mary 66,68Walker, vs Goodwin 27Wallace, Henry 54Wallach, R. S. 60Waller, Lewis 105Warring, Cyrus 8,10,31,107Warring, Samuel 6,94Washington, D. 11,15Washington, Laura 47Washington, Laura A. 47Washington, M. B. 24Washington Southern R.R. 38Washington & Western RR 63Waterfall 90Waters, R. A. 48Watrous, E. W. 109,113Watrous, Wm. E. 56Watson, Alcinda 70Watson, Marshall 65Watson, Robert 89Webb, John F. 10Webster, Harriet 56Weedon, H. H. 35Weedon, Jas. C. 38Weedon, John 109Weedon, John C. 21,29,35,108Weedon, Louisa M. 35Weedon, Nettie F. 35Weedon, P. T. 1,9,59,63Weedon, Peter T. 32,35Weeks, Caroline 64,68

Weeks, F. P. 3,92,113Weks, L. A. 35Weeks, Thos. 15Weir, E. V. 30,57,70Weir, R. C. 6,11,15,49,68,76Wharf 44Wharton, Wm. T. 96,99Wheat, J. F. 25,36,44,48,54,61,

62,65,77,82,89,90,115Wheaton, Jno. H. 88Wheaton, Henry 7Wheaton’s Appl. 15Wheeler, Wm. M. 75,79Whimsatt, Wm. 1White & Janney 34White, Jno G. 69Whiting, C. 4Whiting, Catherine 58,63Whitmer, C. F. 38Whitmer & Bro. 38Wilcoxen, J. W. 6,53,55,72Willcoxen, Jno. H. 35Williams & Fick 80,81Williams, A. F. 93Williams, B. F. 30Williams, Geo. 13Williams, Geo. E. 33Williams, H. C. 99Williams, James 48,52Williams, John W. 33Williams, Levina 108Williams, Palestine 64Williams, Selina 105Wilson, E. 4Wilson, Ed 50Wimsaths, W. A. 15

Wine, W. T. 16,79,83Wingfield, Rose 10Winston, Isaac 16,21Wise, J. L. 103Wittichen, Otto 80Wolf, Geo. 68Wolfe, G. W. 72Wolfenden, Thos. 81Wolverton, Levinia 10Wolverton, Samuel 66,70Wood, W. B. 42Woodbridge Road 57,81Woodbridge Road Bridge 54Woodbridge Station 7Woodyard, Elias 58Woodyard, George D. 95Woodyard, Hampton 7Woodyard, Isabella 38Woodyard, J. L. 88Woodyard, Jas. R. 20Woodyard, Jno. 89Woodyard, Jno. T. 22,29Woodyard, George D. 95Woodyard, R. H. 86Woodyard, W. W. 115Wright, E. T. 44,101,103Wright, G. I. 79Wright, George J. 75Wright, Jno. L. 101,103Wright, J. R. 6,65Wyckoff, Alice L. 55Wyckoff, Cornelius C. 53Yard, Henry H. 88Young, Mrs. 36Youngs Branch 101Zeigler, Mary 74

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