Person:Edward McGary (1)

Edward McGary was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia

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Records in Augusta County, VA

From Chalkley’s Augusta County Records:

• Vol. 1 - NOVEMBER 19, 1755. - (492) John O'Neal complains that he was asaulted by Edward McGarry and Danl. Sullivan, but they would not be arrested--Sheriff ordered to raise the force of the County and arrest them

• Page 28.--28th June, 1758. Peter Moser's estate settlement, by Michael Mallow, allowed 19th May, 1761--To Cathron Moser, Jno. Hopkins, Danl. Love, James McDole, Jno. Wright, Fardrick Kestor, Jacob Harper, Andrew Arewen, Powl Shaver, Eaform Love, Nickles Hofman, Edward McGary. (2nd vendue held 8th November, 1758?) To Alex. Miller, James McGill, Jno. McCoy. (3d vendue held 3d October, 1760.) Credit by Patterkole money received on Peter Moser's account. From Jno. Madison, from George Caplinger, from Henry Carr, from Captain Cartley (Keartley), Capt. Abraham Smith (patterole money), from Captain Smith, for provender; from Captain Smith, on account of Wm. Wood; from Jno. Hogleer; from Capt. Ephraim Love, for provender and paterrole (patrol) money; from Capt. Smith, patterole money. Paid Jacob Rolman, paid Daniel Smith for clorking, paid Fredk. Opp for schooling, paid Fredk. Easter for salt and store goods, paid Johnson Hill for weaving, paid John Hughes, paid Stephen Conrad, the blacksmith.

• Page 170.--15th September, 1758. William Dryer's estate sold to viz: Jno. Mooberry, Ephraim Love, Wm. Cunningham, Wm. Craig, Richard Shanklin, David Nelson, Edward McGary, Charles Differ, Jno. Hughbanks, John Cravens, Thos. Fulton, Wm. Ingles (English), Jas. Thomas, Andrew Erwin, Margt. Dyer, Mathew Black, John Herman, Wm. Brown. Sold and appraised, 5th December, 1759, viz: John Farris, Hugh McGary, Robt. Minnis. Cash due by John Cally. Settlement by Margaret Cravens, late Margaret Dyer, administratrix. (Note: Edward McGary is thought by some researchers to be a brother of Hugh).

• Page 287.--17th November, 1758. Benj. Copland's estate settlement, by Ann Ralston (late Anne Copland). 19th March, 1755, former account. John Shaw's note (he ran away). Paid Thos. Pointer for one-half year schooling of Jacob and Mary Copland £1. Credits since 23d September, 1757--To Hannah Copland, Sarah Copland, Anne Ralston, David Ralston, Samuel Semple, Thomas Gregg, Samuel Hull, Robert Patterson, Edward McGeery, David Berry, Daniel Henderson, Peter Trader.

• Page 325.--20th January, 1759. Arthur Jonson's will--To sons John and Andrew Jonson, tract testator now lives on, with adjoining survey called Hunters Gulley; to son Arthur, tract adjoining Ellick Herrin's line; to wife (pregnant), executrix (estate, if she do not marry); to remaining children, viz: Jane, Sarah, Mary Jonson. Teste: Danl. Harrison, Saml. Hemphill, Edward McGarry. Proved, 15th August, 1759, by Harrison and Hemphill. Widow, Margaret qualified, with Daniel Love and Robert Cravens.

• Vol. 2 - Marriage Bond - 1760--January __, Edward McGarry. (Note: Bride's name not listed in this record).

• Vol. 1 - APRIL 27, 1761. - (499) Called Court on, Edward McGarry for forgery. He is sick and the Court adjourns until tomorrow to see if Edward cannot be brought.

• Page 385.--29th April, 1761. Edward McGarry (McGeary) to John McGarry, Andrew Grear and Robert McGarry, £12 (odd) to be paid to Wm. Preston and £100. Furniture and house and cattle. 12 head cattle at South Fork of Pertomock and all other horses too tedius to mention. Teste: Robert Shanklen, David Bell, to secure grantees as bail for grantor, who is delivered up and Edward conveys above to Robert Shankland, his security in a bond.

• Vol. 1 - MAY, 1761 (A.) - William Gregg and wife vs. Edward McGeery.--William Gregg and Margaret, his wife, late Margaret Johnson, administratrix of Arthur Johnson, deceased.

• Vol. 1 - MAY 25, 1761. - Page (49) Examination of Edward McGarry, on suspicion of felony. Principal begged the Court to consider his unhappy circumstances, and prayed the Court that he receive his punishment immediately without further trial. Given his choice of standing in the pillory for one-quarter hour or be removed to Williamsburg for trial--chose the former.

• Vol. 1 - MAY 25, 1761. - (49) Called Court for examination of Robt. McGarry, on suspicion of his breaking the jail and setting at large Edward McGarry and other prisoners. Acquitted.

• Vol. 1 - AUGUST 20, 1761. - (62) Fulton vs. Edward McGarry } Rob. Shankland and Rob. McGarry produced bills of sale for horses levied on, which were declared fraudulent.

• Vol. 1 - AUGUST 24, 1761. - (81) Edward McGarry returned no inhabitant.

• Page 486.--27th October, 1763. John Davis, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to Robert Reed, of Staunton, £24, lot 7 iin Staunton, and woodland lot No. 3. Teste: Edward McGarry, James Magavock, Wm. Read, James Buchanan and David Miller. Livery of seisin in presence of Hugh Johnston, John Taylor, Joseph Scott, James Buchanan. Delivered: Mrs. Reed, 5th June, 1781.

• Page 330.--24th March, 1764. Henry Horse's vendue bill recorded-- To Charles Kilpatrick, Jno. Water, Jno. Malkem, Jas. Reyburn, Danl. Love, Chas. Dever, Edward McGarry, Wm. Dyer, Sarah Nare, Ezrah Shipman, Roger Dyer, Jno. Dunkell, Michael Props, Benj. Scott, Peter Nare, Elizabeth Wilfong, Henry Wagener, Christian Goose, Michael Rhine (Ryan), Adam Roudenboush, Michl. Mallow, James Knox, George Scott, Peter Smith.

• Page 417.--23d August, 1765. Sale bill of John Reager's estate, recorded--To Edward McGary, Jno. Hardman, David Barry, Samuel Patterson, James Magill, Geo. Scott, Hugh Maglaken, Daniel Henderson, David Nelson, Peter Steenberger. Settlement of said estate by Mathew Patton. Paid Jno. Wright for vendue cryer. Paid Jacob Everman, Jno. Dunkle, Hans Colley. Retained in my hands as guardian of _____ Haws.

• Vol. 1 - MARCH, 1767 (A). - Faris vs. Harrison.--In 1759 John Faris bought a horse from George Anderson. Shortly afterwards George left the Colony. Edward McGarry shortly after George left forged an endorsement on the bond to Daniel Harrison, and then absconded. Robert Harrison was a son of Daniel, and then, after George's departure, lay on his death bed. Note dated 12th May, 1759, payable 1st August next. (Signed) John Pheris.

Records in Wilkes County, GA

• Folio 36 - Bowen, Jobe, dec'd. Inventory Oct. 1st, 1783, Edward McGary, Thomas Gray, Nat Beddingfield, appraisers. [Source: "Early Records of Georgia: Wilkes County", pg. 33].

• This day his honor the Governor signed a grant in Council for Edward McGary, 200 acres... Wilkes County, grant for signed by the Governor, 17 July 1784, pg. 671.

• McGarry, Edward, 575 acres in Wilkes County, grant for signed by the Governor, 30 Sept. 1784, 721.

• McGarry, Robert, 200 acres in Wilkes County, grant for signed by the Governor, 18 Sept. 1784, pg. 701.

• McGarry, Edward, 100 acres in Wilkes County, grant for signed by the Governor, 29 Sept. 1784, pg. 718. [Source: "Minutes of the Executive council, from January 14, 1778, to January 6, 1785"].

• 1785 Tax Records of Wilkes County, GA - Capt. Nail's District, Received by Reuben Allen., Edward McGary, 1 poll, 550 acres Wilkes County, 862 acres Franklin County. [Source: "Early Records of Georgia: Wilkes County", pg. 43].

• Page 19--GREGG, THOMAS to James Freeman 100 acres on Pickens creek, adj. Joel Doss, orig. grant to said Gregg. Dec. 28, 1787. Edward McGarry, Ezekiah Bailey, John Cunningham, J. P., Test. [Source: [WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] DEED BOOK "B B"--1787-1789].

• Page 20--DOSS, JOEL to James Freeman 300 acres on Savannah river part of a 600 acre tract granted said Doss. Dec. 27, 1787. Edward McGarry, Ezekiah Bailey, John Cunningham, J. P., Test. [Source: [WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] DEED BOOK "B B"--1787-1789].