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Extracted from Ancestry's online version of Source:Chalkley's Chronicles
Records selected include those where the variants "Cowan", "Cowen" and "Cowin" were found. Also included are some records that include "McCown", but the latter surname was not systematically searched.
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31 | Vol 2: 508 | DECLARATIONS, SERVICES AND HEIRS OF SOLDIERS. COPIES OF MUSTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY. | -- | 1742 | Andrew Cowin | Capt. John Christian's List: John Christian, Captain; William Christian, Lieutenant; Fran Betty, Ensign; Jhn. Holms, Josep Read, Finley McClewr, George Camble, George Caldwell, Wm. Caldwell, Alex. Thompson, Jas. Caldwell, Isaac McCulough, Jas. Armstrong, Wm. Armstrong, Thos. Henderson, Wm. Henderson, Rob Conigham, Wm. Conigham, Thos. Black, Wm. Johnston, Joh Davison, And. Cowin, Jas. Moody, Jas. Willson, Niol. Leeper, Jno. Turk, Wm. Adams, David Mitchel, Rob. Ramsey, George Breakinsed, John Mitchel, Jas. Fulton, John Fulton, John Brownlee, Chas. Camble, Jas. Camble, Will Camble, Jno. Buchanan, Nathan McClewer, Jas. Robinson, Antho Black, Will Long, Thos. Bell, Jas. Bell, Jno. Black, Wm. Robinson, Thos. Shields, And. McCord, Thos. Beans, Arth. Hamilton, And. Scott, John Maxwell, Pat. Barney, Alex. Brackinsedg, Rob. Brackinsedg, James Brackinsedg, ---- McCoulough, Jas. Miler, Rob. McClenachan, Jno. Doacke, Sam Doacke, Patt Hayes, And. Boyd, Jas. Black, Alex. Fordice, David Steel, Moses Thompson, John Thompson. And. Russell, Rand McDonel, Hug Martine, Joh Robinson, Jas. Beans, Rob. Alexander, Ths. Lewis. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 45 | Vol 3: 258 | DEED BOOK NO. 1. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 177 | 1746 | Andrew Cowen | 18th February, 1746. John Buchanan, yeoman, to James Cowan, £18.10.0 current money Virginia; 374 acres in B. M. in Patrick Campbell's line; Reed and Moor's land; Col. Patton's land. Witnesses, Andrew Cowen, Robert Foyle, James Trimble. Acknowledged, 18th February, 1746. [p.258] | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 47 | Vol 3: 261 | DEED BOOK NO. 1. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 291 | 1747 | Andrew Cowan | 13th August, 1747. Wm. Beverley to Andrew Cowan, farmer, £8.4.8; 243 acres, near Borden's Path. Proved, 19th August, 1747, as above. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 46 | Vol 3: 260 | DEED BOOK NO. 1. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 263 | 1747 | Andrew Cowen | 21st May, 1747. James Bell to Thomas Armstrong, £20 current money Virginia; 400 acres on a branch of Cathey's River called Jennings Branch. Teste: Andrew Cowen, James Bell, Jr.; Thos. Rutlidge. Acknowledged, 21st May, 1747. Rachel releases dower. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 26 | Vol 2: 434 | AUGUSTA PARISH VESTRY BOOK. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | Page 19 | 1747.2 | Andrew Cowan | Robert Christian and James Caldwell report, viz: 1747-8, 24th February, processioned for Arthur Hamilton; processioned for James Moody, present Robert Wilson; processioned for James Wilson; 26th February, processioned for Andrew Cowan, present Robert Wilson; processioned for James Caldwell, present John and William Caldwell; 27th February, processioned for James Armstrong, present John and William Caldwell; 28th February, processioned for James Armstrong, present Wm. Armstrong and John Davison; 1st March, processioned for Isaac McCully; processioned for Wm. Long, present John Long; 2d March, processioned for James Bell, present Gabriel Alexander; 3d March, processioned for James Alexander; processioned for Thomas Black, present Wm. Johnson; 4th March, processioned for Robert Cunningham; processioned for Wm. Henderson, present, Thomas Black; processioned for Geo. Rutlidge, present Wm. Henderson; 6th March, processioned for Geo. Caldwell, present Wm. Caldwell and Wm. Henderson; processioned for John, Robert, William Christian; 10th March, processioned for Thos. Stewart, present James and John Black. 8th March, 1747-8, Edward Hall's land not processioned, there being a dispute between the said Hall and Col. Patton, not at home. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 48 | Vol 3: 267 | DEED BOOK NO. 1. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 485 | 1748 | Andrew Cowen | 8th May, 1748. £20. James Moody and Rebecca, his wife, to Robert Wilson, 185 acres, part of the land James now lives on; corner to James Wilson, a Spanish oak; corner Nicholas Leeper. Teste: Andrew Cowen, James Leeper, Chas. Dalhouse. Acknowledged, and dower released, 18th May, 1748. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 51 | Vol 3: 275 | DEED BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 324 | 1749 | Andrew Cowan | 27th November, 1749. John Stephenson to Henry Kirkham Buffalo Creek. Teste: Andrew Cowan, William Hall. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 53 | Vol 3: 278 | DEED BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 453 | 1749 | Andrew Cowan | 27th February, 1749. Same to Robert McClanachan, Gent., Christie's Creek, Beverley Manor. Corner William Nutt. Tract for Andrew Cowan, James Caldwell's line. Another tract called Elk Meadow, 216 acres, 190 acres. Teste: George Anderson, Arthur Hamilton. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 54 | Vol 3: 279 | DEED BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 458 | 1749 | Andrew Cowin | 27th February, 1749. Same to William Currey, 360 acres Beverley Manor. Corner tract first surveyed for James Bell, now in possession of Andrew Cowin. Corner William Nutt. Tract surveyed for Adam Thompson, now belonging to Robert McClenachan. Corner Samuel McCorkall's land. Corner to James Moody; Cowin's line. Teste: Arthur Hamilton, John Linn, George Anderson. [p.279] | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 55 | Vol 3: 286 | DEED BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 757 | 1750 | Andrew Cowan | 22d May, 1750. James Lynn to Andrew Lynn, 269 acres in Beverley Manor, Saml. Doak's line, Buffler Hill; corner Jno. Teat and Saml. Wilson. Teste: Andrew Cowan, Elijah McClenachan, John Ramsey. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 56 | Vol 3: 290 | DEED BOOK NO. 3. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 65 | 1750 | Andrew Cowan | 29th November, 1750. Robert Campbell, Gent., to James Barrey, 149 acres in Beverley Manor, adjoining Glebe land; Wm. Martin's corner, Middle Br. Shanandoe; corner James Young; corner to a graveyard. Teste: David Stewart, Andrew Cowan, John Mitchell. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 57 | Vol 3: 290 | DEED BOOK NO. 3. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 69 | 1750 | Andrew Cowan | 28th November, 1750. Wm. Nutt to John Buchanan, 416 1/2 acres dated 27th July, 1744, part of 650 acres conveyed by Beverley by decree of Orange Co. Same land involved in suit in Orange, Nutt vs. Gibbins Jennings and Wm. Beverley, conveyed by Beverley to Nutt, 13th August, 1745; corner John Coulter, Mill Creek; corner James McCorkals, etc., water grist mill. Eleanor, wife of Wm. Nutt. Teste: Andrew Cowan, John Rutledge, Francis Beatey. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 59 | Vol 3: 295 | DEED BOOK NO. 3. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 348 | 1751 | Andrew Cowan | 29th May, 1751. John Mills to Sarnuel Akerling, 100 acres on Little River of Woods River; patented to John, 15th September, 1749. Teste: Andrew Cowan. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 60 | Vol 3: 302 | DEED BOOK NO. 4. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 214 | 1752 | Andrew Cowan | 20th May, 1752. Robert McCorkal to William Marshall, 269 acres. Wm. Nutt's Mill Creek of Christian's Creek in Beverley Manor; James Caldwell's line. Teste: Edward Hall, Andrew Cowan, James McCorkall. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 2 | Vol 1: 57 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK NO. III. | Page (414) | 1753 | Andrew Cowan | march 21 1753. John Buchanan, James Clark, Jacob Lockhart, Thomas Kirkpatrick, John Berry, John Bartley, Wm. Martin, Josias Richards, William McFeeters, John Jameson, James Young, Hugh Young, Robert Young, William McClintock, Wm. Ledgerwood, John Trimble, Maurice O'Frield, Samuel Wallace, Robert Davis, Robert McClenon, James Moody, James Philips, Wm. Akry, Cornelius Donaho, George Peary, Adam Thompson, Thomas Peary, John Campbell, James Peary, Wm. McNab, Robert Scot, Thomas Reed, Abraham Masha, Thomas Dunn, Francis Dunn, Major Scot, John Bigham, John Black, Samuel Downing, Alexr. McFeeters, Andrew Cowan, James McCorkle, John Vance, James Gilmore and Patrick Martin--to keep road formerly laid off from James Young's Mill to said Buchanan's Mill. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 12 | Vol 1: 443 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1754 | Andrew Cowen | 14th April, 1754 [Date from previous entry]. Petitioners ask that the following be assigned to work the road from James Young's mill to John Buchanan's mill: John Buchanan, James Clark's tithables, Jacob Lockhart's tithables, Thomas Kirkpatrick's tithables, John Bertly, George Bertly, William Martin, Josias Richards, William McFetters' tithables, John Jameson, James Young, Hugh Young, Robert Young's tithables, William McClintog, William Ledgerwood, John Trimble, Moses A'Friel's tithables, Samuel Wallis, Robert Davis, Robert McClenan's tithables, James Moody's tithables, James Philips, William Eckrey, Corneles Donahow, Alexander Ritchey, to be overseer; Adam Thomson, to be overseer; George Peevy, Adam Thomson's tithables, Thomas Peevy, William McNabe, Robert Scoat, Thomas Reed, Abraham Masha, Francis Dune, Mager Scoat, John Bingham's tithables, John Black's tithables, Samuel Downey, Alexander McFetters, Andrew Cowen, James McCorkell, John Vance, James Gilmor, Alexander Ritchie's tithables, Patrick Martin's tithables. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 27 | Vol 2: 440 | AUGUSTA PARISH VESTRY BOOK. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | Page 139 | 1755 | Andrew Cowan | By order of Vestry, dated 27th November, 1755, subscribers have processioned all the patroned land within bounds of Cap. Wm. Christian's Company, by Wm. Henderson, Thomas Stuart, viz: For William Scott, present Robert Cunningham, Waltee Davis; for Walter Davis, present Wm. Scott, Robert Cunningham; for Rob. Cunningham; for Thos. Black, present Thos. Rutlidge, Jas. Armstrong; for Wm. Henderson, present Ro. Cunningham, Geo. Caldwell; for Geo. Rutlidge; for John McNutt, present Wm. Marshall; for Wm. Marshall, present Saml. Caldwell; for James Caldwell; for John Coalter; for Wm. Ledgerwood; for Andrew Cowan, present Wm. Carry; for Wm. Carry; for James Moody; for James Wilson; for Robert Wilson; for John Shields; for Thos. Brown; for Rob. Wilson; for Andrew Alexander; for Samuel Blackwood, present Thos. Blackwood; for Thos. Blackwood; for Wm. Karr; for Robert Christian, present; for John Christian; for Wm. Christian; for Jas. Armstrong; for Wm. Armstrong; for James Frame; for Thomas Shields; for Jacob Van Lear; for James Bell; for Gabriel Alexander; for John Black; for Anthony Black; for Wm. Wright; for Jos. Tees (deceased), no one to show lines; for Wm. Long, present Alex. and John Long; for Wm. Long; for John Glass (deceased), no one to show lines; for Samuel Lusk, has no deed; for Samuel McCoule, has no deed; for John Hunter, has no deed; for James Patton (deceased), no one to show lines; for Thomas Stuart; for Edward Hall; for Alex. Thomson. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 23 | Vol 2: 418 | DELINQUENTS. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | -- | 1756 | Andrew Cowen | 1756--Between Borden's Line and ye Courthouse, from Mountain to Mountain: George Berry, twice returned; David Doak, Constable; Barnet Finley, listed soldier; Jno. Henderson, Constable; Benj. Lewis, Robt. Ritchey, Jno. Young, Constable; Jos. Bell, twice returned; Wm. Chooks, Chas. Dickson, Robt. Gilkison, Constable; Edward Hall, twice returned; John Harry, Dan'l Kidd, Constable; Robt. Moore, Jno. Nicholas, twice returned; Jas. Orrey, John Hamilton, Constable; Andrew Cowen, twice returned; Jas. Dovin, not found; Hugh Fulton and brother, Ure Love, Hugh Nanson, David Richards, Wm. Armstrong, twice returned; George Campbell, listed soldier; Colby Tue, Nath'l Fibs, no distress; Thos. Gardner, twice returned; Jno. Hogshead, twice returned; Jas. Craige, Constable; Jno. McCay, Constable; Wm. Mathews, twice returned; Thos. Thompson, Andrew Campbell, Constable. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 33 | Vol 3: 48 | ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 230 | 1758 | Andrew Cowan | 15th February, 1758. John Black's will, yeoman--Wife, Isabell; sons, David and John, executors; son, Samuel; son, William Brown Teste: Adam Thompson, Moses Thompson, Andrew Cowan. Produced 16th March, 1758, and not being signed, Samuel Black, the heir-at-law, gave his consent. It was then proved by Adam Thompson and Cowan. David Black qualified. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 30 | Vol 2: 463 | AUGUSTA PARISH VESTRY BOOK. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | Page 281 | 1760 | Andrew Cowan | 1760: Processioned by Jones Henderson, viz: For David and John Black, for Wm. McNab (son present), for Nathan Gilliland, for John Bigam, for Andrew Cowan (son present), for James Peerey, for Elijah McClenachan, for John Cowlter, for Andrew Scott (son present), for Samuel Caldwell. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 63 | Vol 3: 359 | DEED BOOK NO. 8. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 261 | 1760 | Andrew Cowan | [1760] Nathaniel Davise and Sarah to Francis McDonnall, £34, 150 acres in Beverley Manor; corner Arthur Hamilton; corner Samuel Downey; corner James Gilmer. Teste: Andrew Cowan, Arthur Hamilton. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 36 | Vol 3: 67 | ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK NO. 3. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 103 | 1761 | Andrew Cowan | 18th November, 1761. John McIntire's appraisement, by John Buchanan, John Colter, James Moody. Recorded--In hands of Andrew Cowan. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 64 | Vol 3: 387 | DEED BOOK NO. 10. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 472 | 1762 | Andrew Cowan | 3d June, 1762. George Bigham, late of Augusta, to Robert Erwin, yeoman, £32.5, 251 acres on Muddy Creek of Shanando. Teste: Andrew Cowan, Robert Hamilton and James ( ) McNabb. Acknowledged, 17th August, 1762. Delivered: Francis Erwin, 9th July, 1773. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 1 | Vol 1: 53 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK NO. III. | Page (316) | 1762 | Andrew Cowan | Aug 20 1762. Patrick Martin and Alexr. Richey to be overseers of road from Young's Mill to Alexr. Richey's smith shop, thence to Buchanan's mills, with these hands: Adam Thompson, Geo. Peary, Ro. Young, James Peary, John Campbell, John Buchanan, James Moody, Andrew Cowan, James Callison, John Jameson, Walter Smiley, James McCorkle, Ro. McCorkle, Nathan Gilliland, Wm. McNabb. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 65 | Vol 3: 395 | DEED BOOK NO. 11. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 180 | 1763 | Andrew Cowen | 19th February, 1763. Robert McClenachan and Sarah to John McClenachan, £250, 310 acres by deed from James Armstrong of North Branch Christians Creek, small island in said creek; corner James Caldwell; corner Alexander McClenachan. Also 190 acres from Beverley on Christian's Creek; corner Wm. Nut's land; corner tract surveyed for Andrew Cowen, James Caldwell's line. Delivered: Alexander Sinclair per order, 13th December, 1773. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 3 | Vol 1: 120 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK NO. IX. | Page (337) | 1765 | Andrew Cowan | April 15 1765 James Bell, provisions. Wm. Bell, provisions. Wm. McCutcheon, provisions and horse impressed. John Rosemond, provisions. Andrew Cowan, enlisting men to garrison Fort Lewis. Walter Trimble, provisions. Thos. Alexander, provisions. John Francis, provisions. James Kirk, provisions. Rob. Armstrong, provisions. Wm. Christian, self et als., ranging. Loftus Pullen, provisions. Rob. Christian, provisions. Danl. O'Freild, provisions. Thos. Poage, provisions. Charles Kilpatrick, provisions. George Moffett, for Wm. Mann et als. Benj. Estill, horse impressed. Andrew Hamilton, provisions. Wm. McClenachan, provisions. Wm. McKarney, self et als., ranging. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 4 | Vol 1: 126 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. X. | Page (112) | 1765 | Andrew Cowan, Jr. | Woods vs. Andrew Cowan Jr. --- "The Sheriff having returned that the second time it came to my hand, I tell as before, he is out of the County." Oct 22 1765 | Person:Andrew Cowan (36)
| 10 | Vol 1: 362 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1766 | Andrew Cowan, David Cowan, James Cowan | 'Cowan vs. Cowan Letter of Andrew Cowan to David Cowan, living in Albemarle, dated January 13, 1766. Loving Brother: This comes to let you know that we are all in good health at present, blessed be God for his mercies. Hoping that these few lines will find you in the same, I desire that you will go to James Cowans and ask him for a note of mine that lies in my little trunk--a note of 2 pounds and five shillings, which William Teas(?) is due me against March 25, and get the money. for I am going to Carolina. I have nothing material to write you, but desire to be remembered to you all. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 69 | Vol 3: 507 | DEED BOOK NO. XVII. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 130 | 1771 | Andrew Cowan | 18th March, 1771. William Currey to James Currey, £20, 130 acres in Beverley Manor; corner McCorkel's land; corner James Moody, Andrew Cowan's line; corner William Curry. Teste: George McAfee, William Cowan. Delivered: James Curry. 1st June, 1773. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 40 | Vol 3: 167 | WILL BOOK NO. VI. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 334 | 1777 | Andrew Cowen Holstein | 29th August. 1777. List of those indebted to the estate of Roger North--Molly Mathews, Michael Diveyer, John Paris, Taylor, Edward Brayton, Mary Dillon, Wm. Collen, Carolina; Rev. Adam Smith, Margaret Mountfield, Hannah Sires, Robt Jameson, Prince Edward; Andrew Cowen, Holstein; John Adkins, going to Carolina; William Loveley, Sally McGraw, servant to Dr. Watkins; James Bowyer (Taylor), John Anderson, Long Glead, Holstein; Joseph Love, Montgomery; Geo. Berry (son to Francis), James Anderson, son of John, M. River; John Henderson, son to David, So. River, dead, John Brown, son to Widow, N. Mtn.; David Steel (tailor), Wm. Jordan, So. River; Wm. Scott (taylor), John Welsh (tailor), Amos Perkins (blacksmith), Michael McEntosh, James Cooper, Forks of James; Mary Blackwood, married to McCrosky; ---- Crawford, brother to Patrick; Wm. Russell, Buchanan's Mill; Charles Philips, Adam Cribb, Eleanor Craig, M. River; Eleanor Dunn at Elijah McClenachans, Robert Patterson, No. Mountain; Nelly Keenan, James Berry, son to Francis, Holst.; John Woods, M. River; Andrew Anderson, son to John; Andrew Jenkins; Major Scott (dead), Mark Hatton, Andrew Campbell, son to John, So. River; Andrew Wilson, reedmaker; James Anderson, M. River; James Kelly (mason), John Cypher, James Brown (dead), John Votaw, Wm. McNab, No. Mountain; Joseph Right, M. River; James Armstrong, Holstein; Wm. Long, Warm Springs; Jean Rush, Evan Griffith, son of Abel, M. River; James Bott, Alex. Reed, Rockfish; Miss Betsey Hughes, Greenbrier; Henry Black, Dutchman; Hugh Divier, No. River; John Smith, son of Daniel, dead; Gasper Carner, Black's Gap; Daniel Meek, Calfpasture; Mary Cawfield, Jacob Kile, No. Mountain; Wm. Rogers, B. M.; John Campbell, No. River; James Edmonson, taylor; Chas. Syms, attorney at law; Nath. Bell Magruder, James Long, Mid. River; Richard Aldeman, Jno. Ehrhard, laberer; James McManis, Amherst; Jno. Todd, attorney at law; Thos. Bird, labourer; Abraham Savage, Thos. Jones, at the Office; Jacob Meckghew, Pr. Edward; Jno. Heany, Miss Jenny Lewis, Thomas' daughter, Jno. Hughson, Mason. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 19 | Vol 2: 228 | CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." JUDGMENTS. | -- | 1778 | Andrew Cowan on Clinch | McKenney vs. Preston--O. S. 308; N. S. 110--John Montgomery of Russel County, aged 47 years, deposes, 11th March, 1811, in 1778 Andrew Cowan and Thos. Osborn went down to improve a piece of land on a creek they called Black Water at the Flat Lick, and on their return they came by Kooser's (Hoovers) cabin. Black Water is a north Branch of Clynch. John and Titus Benton were killed by the Indians 34 or 35 years ago. March, 1811, Alexander Montgomery, aged 49 years, deposes. March, 1811, William Roberts, aged 46, deposes, he had been in this country about 26 years. Thomas Wallen, an old settler. John Hooser's improvement. March, 1811, Thomas Rodgers, aged 46, John Wallen has known this country nearly 50 years. Thos. has been in this country about 12 years, but was living here 35 or 36 years ago when they were driven off by Indians. March, 1811, James Rogers, aged 41, deposes. March, 1811, Jacob Roller, aged 44, deposes. March, 1814, John Hooser, aged 67, deposes, came with his father Felty and brother Abraham to this country 37 years ago. John has a brother Jacob who was never out in this country. March, 1811, Elisha Wallen, aged 27, deposes. Caveat, 12th August, 1799, by John Mackenny and Elisha Adams against John Donnell, assignee of Andrew Cowan and John Campbell, Jr., for 400 acres in Lee County on North Fork Clinch. Donnell and Campbell were granted a certificate by the Commissioners 8th August, 1781. Caveators claim under an entry made by James Dugless, 1780, and sold by him to John Balfour, who has sold to caveators. Thos. Beelor was an early settler on the land. 29th May, 1811, Charles Carter deposes, in Lee County, remembers that Titus and John Benton were killed by Indians in Rye Cove in spring of 1777. He remembers the family Hooser or Van Hooser, as they were called, who settled on North Fork of Clinch near Flat Lick in 1775. The oldest Van Hooser (deponent understood from his father) made the upper improvement, and the old man's son John was the next oldest man and made an improvement near the old man. Deponent remembers two other members of the family, Abram and Isaac. Deponent lived with his father in the Rye Cove at the time those improvements were made. Never heard of Jacob Hooser. Deponent's statement is founded on hearsay. 14th May, 1814, James Dugless deposes, at dwelling house of John Smith in Madison County, Ohio, shortly after 1780 deponent moved from Washington County, Va., to Kentucky. 26th February, 1812, Doswell Rogers deposes, in Lee County, he settled on North Fork Clinch the same year that the Hoosers settled. The settlement was broken up by Indians for several years. The Wallens, Bentons, Wm. Roberts and others named these streams as they went through hunting lands. The Bentons were killed 35 or 36 years ago in April next. 29th May, 1811, Peter Fulkerson deposes, in Lee County, the country was unsettled and dangerous in 1785 on account of Indians. Deed, 30th May, [p.228] 1803, by William McCutchen of Carter County, Tenn., to John McKinny of Lee County, land in Lee County. Corner Nathaniel Taylors, 16,000 acres survey. Corner George Goff, 200 acres bought from Nathaniel Taylor. Recorded in Lee County, August, 1803. Deed, 31st May, 1803, by Nathaniel Taylor of Carter County, Tenn., to John McKinney of Lee County, 150 acres in Lee County. Recorded in Lee County, August, 1803. Deed, 22d May, 1803, by Wm. McCutchen of Carter County, Tenn., to George Goff of Lee County, 75 acres in Lee County. Corner John Jonson's survey of 16,000 acres. Recorded in Lee, 1803. Survey, 12th April, 1795, for Nathan Field, 9,220 acres in Lee County on Clinch River. 11th March, 1811, Elisha Wallen, aged 27, of Lee County, deposes. 11th March, 1811, Samuel Gullrie, aged 36, deposes. 11th March, 1811, Wm. Wallin, aged 50, deposes, knew the land in 1778, names of Hoosers (Hoovers) were Felty, Jacob, John. Bill Blevins made an improvement about 16 years ago, fenced with poles and planted with peach stones and apple scions. John and Titus Benton were killed about 32 years ago, their mother gave deponent John's shot bag. 11th March, 1811, Stephen Wallen, aged 54, knew the land in 1775, then Flat Lick Branch was called Lick Branch. About 1775 the North Fork of Clinch was called Stims (Slim's) Creek. The Benton's were killed 31 or 32 or 33 years ago. John was on the Cherokee expedition and helped to bring up the great guns from the nation to the Long Island after the expedition, said to be commanded by Col. Christian, returned deponent hunted with him on Clynch after his return, and it was 2 or 3 years after the expedition that he was killed. 11th March, 1811, Joseph Wallen, aged 35, deposes. 1821, Patrick Kane deposes in Scott. 1821, Saml. Robinet deposes in Scott. 1821, George Graham deposes in Scott. 1821, William Lewis deposes in Scott. 1821, Robert Spears deposes in Scott. 1821, Thomas Sloane deposes in Scott. 1821, Jacob Roller deposes in Scott. 1821, John Carter deposes, in Scott, 47 years old, raised in neighborhood. 1821, Dale Carter deposes in Scott. 1821, Richard Hale deposes in Scott. 1821, James Bowles deposes in Scott. 1821, Daniel Ash deposes in Scott. 1821, David Neely deposes in Scott. 1821, Thos. Bishop deposes, in Scott, married Walling's daughter. 1821, Elisha Adams deposes in Scott. 1821, Casper Roller deposes in Scott. Bill filed 20th November, 1805, by John Donnell and Robert Preston about 1774 or 5. Andrew Cowan came to the western country and settled in now Russell County, when danger from Indians was great. Obtained in 1781 certificate in right of settlement. Surrounding lands were taken up before 1781 and Cowan laid his certificate at the Big Bottom, on North Fork of Clinch, and received a certificate. Cowan sold to orator John Donnell, who sold half to John Campbell, who sold to orator Robert. James Douglas made an entry on the same land and sold to John Belfour, who conveyed to John McKinney, 1799. 8th June, 1811, Jacob Hoozer deposes, aged 64, at house of Roger Oats in Wayne County, Ky., about 1775 or 6 his father, his brothers, John and Abraham Hoozer, went to North Fork of Clinch to improve land and all made improvements except himself. Deponent was not there until about 15 years after, was administrator of his father then. Abraham was about 18 or 19 years old. 8th June, 1811, Charles Cocke deposes, time and place above. aged 60. 12th March, 1811, Isaac Fulkerson, aged 34, deposes in Lee County. Deed, 16th February, 1802, by John Balfour and wife Sarah of Washington County to John McKinney of Lee County, 500 acres on North Fork of Clinch in Lee County, patented to John, 1st November, 1800. Recorded in Lee, 12th May, 1802. John Belfour died 1811, leaving widow Sarah, children, viz: Milly, Andrew, Isabella, and Charles Cummings Belfour. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 72 | Vol 3: 555 | DEED BOOK NO. 22. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 334 | 1778 | Andrew Cowan Sr., William Cowan and wife Elizabeth | 18th August, 1778. William Cowan and Elizabeth ( ), of Rockbridge County, to Andrew Cowan, Sr. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 74 | Vol 3: 556 | DEED BOOK NO. 22. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 403 | 1778 | Andrew Cowan formerly of Beverley manor | 17th November, 1778. David Kerr to Robert Donaldson, 230 acres, part of the tract that Andrew Cowan lived on in Beverley Manor. (See deed Donaldson to Kerr next succeedinng.) | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 73 | Vol 3: 556 | DEED BOOK NO. 22. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 391 | 1778 | Andrew Cowan Sr. and wife Mary, William Cowan | 20th November, 1778. Andrew ( ) Cowan, Sr., and Mary ( ) to David Kerr and Robert Donaldson, plantation that Andrew and William Cowan lived on. | person:Andrew Cowan (20)
| 76 | Vol 3: 563 | DEED BOOK NO. 23. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 288 | 1780 | Andrew Cowan formerly of Beverley manor | 1st May, 1780. David Keer to William Gilkison, of Frederick County. part of tract that Andrew Cowan formerly lived on in Beverley Manor, Dr. Jackson's line. |
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8 | Vol 1: 327 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1762 | Cowan | Aug 1762 Gay vs. Cowan Henry Gay, guardian of Henry Gay, the younger son of John Gay, deceased. |
| 9 | Vol 1: 336 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1762 | Cowan | Aug 1762. Gay vs. Cowan Henry Gay, guardian of Henry Gay, the younger, an infant, son of John Gay, deceased. Henry, the guardian, was grandfather of Henry, Jr. |
| 13 | Vol 1: 449 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1763 | Cowan | Bowyer vs. Robinson James Robinson, dancing master, debtor. 1763, March 13th. To half a piece of nankeen, at 11/3. To 1 1/2 yards brown Holland, 3/6. To 1 small book. To your assumsit for Cowan. Ex's p'r Thomas Bowyer and James McDowell. |
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17 | Vol 2: 127 | CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." JUDGMENTS. | -- | 1754.2 | David Cowan of Jefferson County | Wright vs. Wright--O. S. 148; N. S. 51--Bill, 11th September, 1805. In 1785 James Wright of Berkeley County made John Wright (no relation, plaintiff) drunk and persuaded him to make a conveyance to James of all his property. Bill to set aside the deed. Answer says John is full cousin of James' father. John Wright's answer in another suit by John Groves in Berkeley County states, viz: In 1781 Jno. Groves courted Mary Glenn, a grandchild of Jno. Wright's, then wife Hannah. Hannah's mother was second cousin to John Wright's father. John Wright married Hannah, then widow of James Glenn in 1754-55, by whom he had no children. Hannah had children by Glenn, viz: William, who had issue, James, John and Mary, and then died. William's widow married again. Did Groves marry Mary? Hugh Cunningham, aged 67, deposes 25th June, 1808, in Martinsburg. Jane Faris deposes in Martinsburg 1806: Previous to death of her husband, James Parks, James Wright married James Park's sister. David Cowan, aged 55 years, deposes in Jefferson County, 8th November, 1808. David married James Wright's sister. Stephen Mayers, aged 62, deposes in Martinsburg, 19th May, 1808. Joseph Hanna, aged 40, deposes in Martinsburg, 19th May, 1808. Jacob Smith of Clark County, Ky., moved from Berkeley. John Grove (in former suit in Berkeley County) says he courted Polly Glenn on 10th September, 1781, they were married 16th October, 1781. |
| 10 | Vol 1: 362 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1766 | David Cowan, Andrew Cowan, James Cowan | 'Cowan vs. Cowan Letter of Andrew Cowan to David Cowan, living in Albemarle, dated January 13, 1766. Loving Brother: This comes to let you know that we are all in good health at present, blessed be God for his mercies. Hoping that these few lines will find you in the same, I desire that you will go to James Cowans and ask him for a note of mine that lies in my little trunk--a note of 2 pounds and five shillings, which William Teas(?) is due me against March 25, and get the money. for I am going to Carolina. I have nothing material to write you, but desire to be remembered to you all. |
| 16 | Vol 2: 74 | CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." JUDGMENTS. | -- | 1776 | David Cowen | Simon Cockrell vs. John Duncan--O. S. 35; N. S. 12--Bill filed 18th May, 1796. In 1770 William Herbert made a settlement upon waste and unappropriated land on Cubb Creek in Washington County, and occupied it until 1776, when his overseer was killed by the Indians, when Rawley Duncan took possession. Herbert died testate in 1776, which was proved on 3d September, 1776, in Fincastle County, leaving William Herbert as his heir at law, from whom orator purchased. Rawley Duncan obtained a certificate of settlement in 1773. Rawley Duncan died intestate, leaving John Duncan his only son and heir. Townshend Duncan is now in possession. Benjamin Nicholson deposes in Clarke County, Ky., 16th May, 1798, that in 1775 he knew Rawley Duncan to purchase the tract from James Nalle. Peter Hutchinson deposes in Russel (?) County, 30th June, 1798, that about June, 1775, he was frequently in company with Robert Elson, who told him that the land he lived on was Harbard's and that he and some of his relations that lived at the same place were employed to keep stock. In the same year he heard a dispute between Rawley Duncan and John Duncan's widow about the plantation at the ford of Clinch, where they both lived at that time, and understood that Rawley and his brother John were to go halves in the plantation. William Crunk deposes he lived with the Duncans in the same settlement. John Fugate (Fugitt) deposed 30th June, 1798, that James McCarthy told him he sold the land to Richard Stanton, and Stauntom had sold to Harbard. It was the first piece of land McCarthy took up in the county. The land McCarthy's corn right was laid on McCarthy bought of David Cowen. Thomas Fauster deposes in Wythe County that in 1775 he started for Kentucky and stopped at Robert Elsom's house, who lived on Herbert's land. Cap. Alexander Ritchie deposes in Clarke County, Ky., 16th May, 1798, that in 1772 William Herbert brought a stock of cattle to Hays Creek and Robert Elsom came with him to take care of them. Patrick Porter deposes 28th April, 1798, that about 1770-1771 he moved to Clinch and a certain Robert Elsom came about the same time and settled at the head of Hay's Creek. Rachel Haunspale, late a wife to Robert Elsom, deceased, deposes at Herbert's Ferry in Wythe County, 11th July, 1798, that Robert was employed in 1770 to go to Clinch. Robert together with Rachel's father, William Hayes, went to Clinch and settled at a spring. Copy of William Herbert's will dated 28th May, 1776, proved in Fincastle County Court, 3d September, 1776. Certified as of the records of Montgomery County, 24th February, 1796, to wife, Sarah, plantation called Poplar Camp, and slaves; to eldest son, William, plantation on Reed Island, where Joseph Barren, Jr., is now living; to youngest son, Thomas, plantation where Josiah Hamilton lives; to eldest daughter, Martha, to youngest daughter, Joanna. William's father and mother are alive and living with him. Certain moneys due him by a Mr. Ozborn, iron mongers in West Street, without Lawful Gale Bristol in Old England. |
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5 | Vol 1: 128 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. X. | Page (197) | 1766 | Edward Cowan, William Cowan | Aug 19, 1766 Stephen Trigg and Wm. Simpson, greatest creditors, qualified administrators of Henry Fields. William and Edward Cowen, appraisers. |
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11 | Vol 1: 433 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1749 | Francis McCown, John McCowen | Francis McCown (Cowen)', of etc. William McCanless, John McCowen recognize before Robert Campbell, as justice, 11th April, 1749, that Francis shall appear at the next May Court on 3d Wednesday of the month. |
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18 | Vol 2: 148 | CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." JUDGMENTS. | -- | 1779 | Henry Cowan, Mary Cowen, | "Henton vs. Henton--O. S. 178; N. S. 63--Complainants are, viz: William and Evan Henton, and Jacob
Laswell and Sarah, his wife, late Henton, say that William Henton, grandfather of orators, died in
1779 testate (will in Rockingham), devised land to son William and, after death of his wife, to his
son Thomas and daughters, Mary and Rebecca. Before his death, William had contracted to sell part of
his land to Ingle Bowyer. After William died George Henton and Ingle Bowyer entered a caveat in
General Court. William's heir-at-law was Joseph Henton, who removed to Kentucky in 1780 and was
killed by Indians, leaving Thomas Henton, his oldest son and heir, an infant of tender years. Mary
Henton, a devisee, died in May, 1787, testate (will in Rockingham) and devised her estate to her
brothers, Peter and Thomas. William Henton, Jr., died testate (will in Rockingham) and devised his
estate to orator and oratrix. Thomas Henton is heir-at-law of Joseph Henton, who was heir-at-law of
William Henton, Sr. Rebecca Henton has married Joseph Grider and resides in Kentucky. One James
Henton and Asher Waterman have located a survey on the land, and Peter Henton, devisee of Mary, and
also as purchase from Ingle Bowyer. Orators and oratrix are children of Evan Henton, who went away
from Virginia. Orator William lives in Kentucky. Will of William Henton of Rockingham, blacksmith,
dated 17th December, 1779. Recorded in Rockingham. Estate to be kept together until son Thomas
arrives at age. Wife, Mary; sons, William, Joseph, Evan, Peter; daughters, Mary and Rebeckah;
executors, wife and Michael Warren. Will of Mary Henton of Rockingham, dated 13th May, 1787. Mother,
Mary Henton; sister, Rebeckah; devise, brother Peter Henton, brother Thomas. Recorded in Rockingham.
Will of William Henton of Rockingham. Legatee, Mary Cowan; legatee, Henry Cowan; cousin, Sarah
Henton, daughter of brother Evin Henton; cousin, William and Evin Henton, sons of brother Evin
Henton. Dated 1st October, 1802. Recorded in Rockingham, 21st June, 1803. Deed 1st August, 1801.
James Henton and Elizabeth, his wife, of Rockingham to Asher Waterman, 117 acres on Smith's Creek,
patented to James, 1801. Recorded in Rockingham, December, 1801. Deed 31st July, 1805. Asher
Waterman and Sally to William Henton of Shelby County, Ky., conveys above. Recorded in Rockingham,
September, 1805. Conveyance by Thomas Henton of Shelby County, Ky., to William Henton of same place.
Tract on Smith's Creek decreed to Thomas's grandfather by the General Court, 12th September, 1804.
Power attorney by Jacob Gryder and Rebekah Gryder, formerly Henton, of Rockingham County, but now of
Baron County, Ky., to friend and kinsman, William Henton, of Shelby County, Ky. Rebekah is daughter
of William Henton, September, 1804." | Person:Henry Cowan (5)
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14 | Vol 1: 469 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1746 | James Cowan | Hughes vs. Sawyers and Cowan We jointly and severally promise to pay William Hughes, etc., for value received January 1, 1746, and when said money is paid, said Hughes is to return to William Sawyers one silver watch which he leaves in his hands to counter secure the aforesaid sum. (Signed) William Sawyers, James Cowan. Test, Andrew Kenny. Received from William Hughes, after the perfection of the above note, Capt. John Smith's note, payable to Patrick Dowdall, deceased, for £1, which sum I promise to pay said Hughes, or order, on demand, or return the said note. Witness my hand. (Signed) William Sawyers. January 1, 1746. |
| 25 | Vol 2: 434 | AUGUSTA PARISH VESTRY BOOK. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | Page 17 | 1748 | James Cowan | James Fulton and John Mitchell make returns, viz: 1748, 26th March, processioned for Samuel Doak, present Samuel Braford; processioned for John Mitchell, present Samuel Doak; processioned for Samuel Braford, present Samuel Doak; processioned for John Buchanan, present James Cowen; processioned for Martha Mitchell (widow), present John Buchanan; processioned for James Cowen, present David Mitchell; processioned for David Moor, present Jas. Cowan; processioned for Robert Wilson, present Andrew Alexander; processioned for Andrew Alexander, present Robert Wilson; processioned for Patrick Campbell, present Joseph Reed; processioned for Joseph Reeds, present Chas. Campbell; processioned for Chas. Campbell, present Pat. Campbell; processioned for Patrick Hays, present Wm. Robinson; processioned for Robert Alexander, present Robert Ramsey; processioned for Robt. Ramsey, present Pat. Hays; processioned for Sarah Ramsey (widow), present Robt. Ramsey; processioned for John Lockhart, present Pat. Hays; processioned for Thos. Beard, present John Lockhart; processioned for Samuel Wilson, present Robert Wilson; processioned for David Doak, present Samuel Wilson; processioned for Eleanor Mitchell (widow), present Robert Wilson; processioned for John Teats, present Thos. Beard; processioned for James Linn, present Samuel Doak; processioned for John Brownlee, present Wm. Smith; processioned for George Breckinridge, present, ---- Breckenridge; processioned for James Robinson, present Anthony Black; processioned for Anthony Black, present Jas. Robinson; processioned for Wm. Robinson, present ---- Robinson; processioned for Jas. Fulton, present Alex. Brownlee; processioned for Samuel Steel, present John Fulton. |
| 32 | Vol 3: 18 | ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK NO. 1. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 275 | 1750 | James Cowin | 15th September, 1750. John Greer's nuncupative will--Debts to be paid to William Long, William Nul, John Kennedy, Nathaniel Patterson; son Alexander to be bound to a trade; one child to be bound to John Mitchell; one child to be bound to S D; oldest girl to go to some descent woman to learn housewifery. Executors, John Mitchell and Samuel Doak. Teste: James Cowin, Jno. Mitchell, Saml. Doak, Francis Beatey. Proved, 28th November, 1750, by Cowin and Beatey. |
| 61 | Vol 3: 303 | DEED BOOK NO. 4. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 272 | 1752 | James Cowan | 20th March, 1752. John Buchanan, miller, to Samuel Braford, planter, 410 acres. In Beverley Manor on head Christian's Creek; corner James Cowan. Patrick Campbell's line; John Mitchel's corner. Teste: Charles Campbell, John Kerr. |
| 28 | Vol 2: 444 | AUGUSTA PARISH VESTRY BOOK. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | Page 176 | 1756 | James Cowan | 1756: Processioned by John Tate and Samuel Doak, in Cap. James Mitchell's Company, viz: For Widow Mitchell, for Wm. Thompson, for James Robinson, for Charles Campbell, for Saml. Brawford, for John Mitchell, for Saml. Doak, for Widow Fulton, for Robt. Alexander, for Nathl. and Robt. Steele, for David Hays, for Helen Mitchell and Jno. Tate, for David Doak, for James Cowan, for Robert Sayers, for John Campbell, for Pat. Campbell, for John Ward, for Widow McTyre, for John and Alex. Brownlee, for Saml. Steele, for Patrick Hays, for John Fulton, for Thomas Tate, for Robert Willson. |
| 34 | Vol 3: 54 | ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 323 | 1759 | James Cowin | 14th August, 1759. Martha Mitchell's appraisement, by John Mitchell, Jas. Cowan, Wm. Ledgerwood. |
| 35 | Vol 3: 67 | ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK NO. 3. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 102 | 1761 | James Cowin | 10th November, 1761. Wm. Reed's estate, appraised by James Cowin, Thos. Brown, Andrew Alexander. |
| 10 | Vol 1: 362 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1766 | James Cowan, Andrew Cowan, David Cowan, | 'Cowan vs. Cowan Letter of Andrew Cowan to David Cowan, living in Albemarle, dated January 13, 1766. Loving Brother: This comes to let you know that we are all in good health at present, blessed be God for his mercies. Hoping that these few lines will find you in the same, I desire that you will go to James Cowans and ask him for a note of mine that lies in my little trunk--a note of 2 pounds and five shillings, which William Teas(?) is due me against March 25, and get the money. for I am going to Carolina. I have nothing material to write you, but desire to be remembered to you all. |
| 6 | Vol 1: 139 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XI. | Page (265) | 1767 | James Cowan | aug 24, 1767. James Cowan, returned no inhabitant. |
| 29 | Vol 2: 455 | AUGUSTA PARISH VESTRY BOOK. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | Page 441 | 1767 | James Cowan | [About 1767 based on adjacent records]. Processioners' returns, by Thos. Shields and Jas. Meteire, viz: For Patt. Campbell, for Wm. Campbell, for Robt. Willson, for Thos. Brown, for Wm. Thompson, for Pat. Hays, for John Ward, for Wm. Purrens (Purvens), for James Henry, for Nathl. Steele, for Geo. Bright, for Roben Mitchel, for Robt. Alexander, for Wm. Walker, for Roben Willson, for John Mitchell, for James Mitchell, for John Buchanan, for David Cunningham, for Wm. Campbell, for Thomas Mitchell, for James Meteire, for Hugh Hays, for Reuben Steele, for Thomas Steele, for Thomas Shields, for David Doake, for John Teate, for Samuel Doake, for Samuel Brawford, for James Cowan, for Saml. McCutchen, for Alex. Campbell, for James Moffett, for Wm. Cunningham, for David Doake, for Hugh Fulton and James Fulton, for Saml. Steele, for Alex. Brownlee, for John Brownlee. |
| 24 | Vol 2: 420 | DELINQUENTS. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | -- | 1767 | James Cowan, Samuel Cowan | 1767--Col. Preston's list: Geo. Alexander, Jno. Bradley, Henry Carter, runaway; Joseph Barker, runaway; James Crawford, Peter Cutright, runaway; Walter Carrick, runaway; Jno. Clark, Sam'l Cowan, Henry Dooley, Jno. Ager, Jas. Gilliland, runaway; Thos. Howell, runaway; Wm. Herbison, Jr., wrong named; Jno. Kirkland, Wm. Longly, Jno. Lowry, Jno. and Thos. Martin, Abraham Moon, Jno. Potts, Wm. Robinson, Benj. Robottom, runaway; Thos. Scott, Wm. Terry, Jas. Wattson, James Alexander, Elias Barker, runaway; Thos. and Wm. Brown, James Clark, John Cantly, Daniel Campbell, James Cowan, runaway; Alex. Covit, Wm. Devin, runaway; John Dunn, Alex. Forbus, runaway; Joseph Glading, Wm. Hungate, no inhabitant; Geo. Inglebird, Lemuel Sanders, Thomas Lewis, Philip Love, David Magee, Jno. Neilly, doctor; Drury Puckett, Rich'd Reed, Nicholas Smith, runaway; Jno. Taylor, Edw'd Wilson. |
| 7 | Vol 1: 151 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XII. | Page (353) | 1768 | James Cowan, Jr. | Aug 28, 1768. James Cowan, Jr., appointed Constable, vice John Hunter. |
| 67 | Vol 3: 484 | DEED BOOK NO. 15. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 377 | 1769 | James Cowan | 17th April, 1769. Thomas Vance and Jenat ( ) to John Campbell, £35, 148 acres on North Branch of James; corner Mr. Thomas Vance's plantation. Teste: James Cowan, John Alison, Charles Campbell, John Shields, Jr. Delivered: Thos. Vance, 26th July, 1774. |
| 68 | Vol 3: 489 | DEED BOOK NO. 16. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 21 | 1769 | James Cowan | 16th August, 1769. John Campbell to Arthur Campbell, £100, 240 acres called the Royal Oak, on Holston or Indian River, patented to John Buchanan, gent., 22d August, 1753, and conveyed to John Campbell, 2d March, 1769. Teste: Pat. and Alex. Buchanan, James Cowan. Delivered David Campbell, May, 1771. |
| 38 | Vol 3: 146 | ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. WILL BOOK NO. V. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 483 | 1770 | James Cowan | 11th December, 1770. James Robinson's will, yeoman--To sons, George and David, plantation (bounded by widow Black's field); to wife, Jane; to oldest son, William; to son, James, to son, Joseph; to son, John; to daughter, Sarah McMullan. Executors, James Cowan, Samuel Hunter. Teste: John Black, John Wilson, Wm. Campbell. Proved, 20th August, 1776, by John Black, and on 18th March, 1777, by Wilson. |
| 71 | Vol 3: 521 | DEED BOOK NO. 18. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 292 | 1771 | James Cowan | 25th May, 1771. Mary ( ) Edmiston, of Philadelphia, Penna., widow, one of the devisees named in will of David Moore, of Virginia, deceased, to Samuel Hunter, yeoman, £17, on head waters of Christie's Creek in Beverley Manor adjoining lands of William Thompson, James Cowan, William Hays and Robert Wilson, 94 1/2 acres. Teste: William Hutcheson, John Adudell, James Alexander, Benjamin McMechan, Alexander ( ) Thompson. | Person:James Cowan (13)
| 39 | Vol 3: 150 | WILL BOOK NO. VI. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 3 | 1778 | James Cowan | 17th February, 1778 (March?). Recorded. John Hays' appraisement by Robert Wilson, Wm. Thompson, Thomas Shields, James Cowan. |
| 75 | Vol 3: 557 | DEED BOOK NO. 22. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 485 | 1778 | James Cowan of Rockingham | 19th November, 1778. James Cowan, of Rockingham, to Anthony Gholston. Delivered: Stephen Beck, May, 1780. |
| 41 | Vol 3: 189 | WILL BOOK NO. VII. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 244 | 1789 | James Cowan father of Robert Cowan, Francis McCown son of Henry McCown | 12 June 1789. List of book debts due Thomas Stuart--By John Allison (Middle River); James Bates, Jr.; Manis Burgey; James Buchanan (near John Tate's); ditto (Burden's Land); John Bell, son to the widow; Wm. Burbridge; Wm. Barnett (Rockfish); John Caldwell (son Samuel); John Cock (Mason); Jno. Campbell (son to Henry); Robt. Campbell (son to widow);Robt. Cowan (son to James); William Campbell (Sander's son); Robt. Campbell (Smith); Alex. Elliot (son to George); William Fulton (Bigham's son-in-law); James Frazer (Scotchman); ditto (Long Meadow); William Fulton (schoolmaster); James Henry (son to Samuel); Robt. Hamilton (Doctor); John Henderson (shoemaker); Samuel Hays (blacksmith); Wm. Jamison (son to Robert); ditto (Christian's Creek); Wm. Johnston (Brushy (Brusley?) Neck); John Kilpatrick (son to Thomas); James Kilpatrick (Thomas' son); John Lyle (widow's son); Joseph Long (Forks); Edward Long (taylor); John Montgomery (wagonmaker); Jno. Moore (Abney's place); Robert Mitchell (John's son); James McCroscery (John's son); William Moore (D. brother); Alex. Moore (D. brother); James McClung (John's son); James McCown (Frank's son); Alex. Montgomery (son to John); James Moore (son to widow); Wm. McClenachan (Doctor); James McClure (owned A. Reed's place); Mr. ---- Oglebay (son to James Brady); Wm. Poage (Holston); Robert Patterson (carpenter); Wm. Reed (taylor); John Robertson (Providence); James Stuart (Providence); Samuel Steel (Providence); Charles Stuart (millwright); widow Stuart (Burden's Land); John Stuart (taylor); John Sinters (Suinters) (Patrick Martin's son); Robert Stuart (Pastures); John Shields (son to John); William Stuart (schoolmaster); John Thompson (wheelwright); John Thompson (son to James); Thomas Wilson (Caylor's town); John Walker (Forks); Samuel Wilson (James' brother); Thomas Welson (Chesnut Ridge); John Weir (Smith's cousin); Alex. Walker (farmer); John Wilson (Robert's son); James Weir (Jeremiah Teford's father-in-law); Edward Walton; John Weir (Hugh's brother); Hugh Weir (Smith); John Weir (Robert's son); George Taylor (Botetourt); David Steel (Robert's son); James Walker (son to John); David Robertson (Providence); Jno. Starling (Botetourt); Christopher Migrons; Wm. Napper; Jno. Long (Holston). |
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50 | Vol 3: 273 | DEED BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 212 | 1749 | John Cowan | 5th April, 1749. Wm. Beverley to Thomas Shields, 202 acres in Beverley Manor. Corner Wm. Robinson and Col. James Patton's mill place. Place surveyed for Maj. Brooks. Francis Beaty's line. Corner John Cowan. |
| 52 | Vol 3: 275 | DEED BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 330 | 1749 | John Cowan | 13th October, 1749. William Beverley to John Shields, 225 acres in Beverley Manor. Corner Thomas Brown, John Cowan's line. Corner Robert Christian. Corner Moffett's land. Teste: Thomas Shields, John Cowan, Samuel Brawford. | Person:John Cowan (36)
| 49 | Vol 3: 273 | DEED BOOK NO. 2. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 207 | 1749 | John Cowen | 5th April, 1749. William Beverley to John Cowan, 202 acres in Beverley Manor. Thomas Shield's corner in Co. Co., James Patton's line, Francis Beaty's line, Robert Christian's line. Teste: John Wilson. |
| 58 | Vol 3: 292 | DEED BOOK NO. 3. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 148 | 1750.2 | John Cowan | 26th February, 1750-51. John Cowan, yeoman, to Saml. Lusk, farmer, 202 acres; Thomas Shield's corner in Col. Patton's line; Andrew Alexander's line; corner Robert Christian, Jennet, wife of John. Teste: Edward Erwin, Hugh Campbell, George Anderson. | Person:John Cowan (36)
| 21 | Vol 2: 363 | MEMORANDUM OF MARRIAGES FOR 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, 1795. RECORD OF MARRIAGES IN AUGUSTA COUNTY BEGINNING 15TH MARCH, 1785. | -- | 1796 | John Cowan | 1796--March 22d, John Shaw and Sallie Paxton; May 10th, John Cowan and Margaret Weir; June 2d, Hugh Rhea and Rebecca Smiley. |
| 15 | Vol 1: 520 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XXIV. | -- | 1796 | John Cowan | Court of Rockbridge vs. Steel List of delinquents in County Levy with the District of Hawkins Windell, Commissioner, for the year 1796: Lasty F. Ayten, Frenchbroad; Eden Bales, Kentucky; James Bales, Kentucky; James Buckerage, Cumberland; John Cowan, Cumberland; James Curry, removed; John Collins, Holsteen; John Duff, Tennessee; Samuel Aires, Bath County; Mark Biggs, runaway; John Brown, Botetourt; Caleb Beggs, Botetourt; Jacob Collier, Pennsylvania; Samuel Corwen, Botetourt; James Caul, removed; Jesse Dolter, Augusta; Adam Dickey, dead; George Gabbert, Greenbrier; Cutlip Gabbert, Augusta; James Henton, Rockingham; John Hamilton, Kentucky; Joseph Hanmin, Botetourt; James McGill, Roanoke; Jacob Oyler, Botetourt; George Rule, Botetourt; Joseph Snodgrass and Benjamin Snodgrass, Kentucky; Henry Standoff, Bath County; Anthony Watson, Tennessee; John Miller (shoemaker), runaway; Humphrey Ellis, Botetourt; Armstrong Ellis, Botetourt; William Gill, Botetourt; Jean Henry, Clinch; David Henry, Pennsylvania; John Jinkins, runaway; Mark Morris, Jr., Roanoke (Botetourt); Wm. Reid, runaway; James Sewell, Kentucky; Wm. Stuart, removed; Nicholas Lusong, Tennessee; John Varner, Botetourt; Jacob Way, runaway; Robert Shields, Tennessee. | Person:John Cowan (36)
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Joseph
42 | Vol 3: 215 | WILL BOOK NO. VIII. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 339 | 1798 | Joseph Cowan | 17th July, 1798. Subscribers form themselves into a fire company--James Edmonson, Wm. Breckinridge, J. Bowyer, Michael Garber, Sr.; Peter Elliott, Joseph Dickey, John Gorden, Robt. McCullock, Geo. Grant McIntosh, John McCausland, Vincent Tapp, Abraham Teebo, Jacob Leas, Philip Hopkins, David Griener, John Moore, John Fackler, Alex. St. Clair, H. Paul, Jacob Swoope, Samuel Clarke, W. Herren, W. Chambers, Geo. Mitchell, Thos. Barry, David Parry, Joseph Cowan, Hamp Keyes, Cornelius Baldwin, Smith Thompson, John Backenstoe, Jno. Wayt, Jno. Johnston, Robt. McDowell, Jno. Wise, James McGongal, Joseph Points, Ro. B. St. Clair, Andrew Haveouf, Jno. McDowell, Jacob Kinney. |
| 20 | Vol 2: 332 | MARRIAGE LICENSES, MARRIAGE BONDS, AND MARRIAGES. 1793-1794. | -- | 1799 | Joseph Cowan | 1799--September 26, Joseph Cowan and Thos. Barry, surety. Joseph Cowan and Mary Griffin, of age. |
| 44 | Vol 3: 236 | WILL BOOK No. X. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 390 | 1808 | Joseph Cowan | -- ----, 1808. Joseph Parks' will--To son, James; grandsons, Joseph, Thomas, and John Parks; children of son, Thomas, deceased, infants; to son, Joseph; son, William; son, David; daughter, Ann Wilson; daughter, Rebecca Finley. Executors, (son) Joseph Parks and Joseph Cowan. Teste: Richard, Reuben, Fanny Holt, Jas. Kennerley, Jr.; Andrew Barry. Proved, 24th September, 1810. Cowan refuses. Parks qualifies. |
| 43 | Vol 3: 236 | WILL BOOK No. X. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 364 | 1809 | Joseph Cowan | 22d May, 1809. William Chambers' will--To wife; son, Thomas; daughter, Catherine H. Levier (Lewin); to son, Mustoe Chambers; daughter, Margaret; daughter, Ann; to son, Jacob Kinney Chambers; daughter, Jean; son, William; to young daughter, Harriet Maria; wife's mother to be provided for for life. Executors, wife, Ann; sons, Thomas and Mustoe. Teste: Samuel Clarke, Geo. G. McIntosh, Wm. Boys, Joseph Cowan. Proved, 30th May, 1801. Widow and Mustoe qualify. |
| 73 | Vol 3: 556 | DEED BOOK NO. 22. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 391 | 1778 | Mary Cowan wife of Andrew Cowan, William Cowan | 20th November, 1778. Andrew ( ) Cowan, Sr., and Mary ( ) to David Kerr and Robert Donaldson, plantation that Andrew and William Cowan lived on. |
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Mary
18 | Vol 2: 148 | CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." JUDGMENTS. | -- | 1779 | Mary Cowen, Henry Cowan | "Henton vs. Henton--O. S. 178; N. S. 63--Complainants are, viz: William and Evan Henton, and Jacob
Laswell and Sarah, his wife, late Henton, say that William Henton, grandfather of orators, died in
1779 testate (will in Rockingham), devised land to son William and, after death of his wife, to his
son Thomas and daughters, Mary and Rebecca. Before his death, William had contracted to sell part of
his land to Ingle Bowyer. After William died George Henton and Ingle Bowyer entered a caveat in
General Court. William's heir-at-law was Joseph Henton, who removed to Kentucky in 1780 and was
killed by Indians, leaving Thomas Henton, his oldest son and heir, an infant of tender years. Mary
Henton, a devisee, died in May, 1787, testate (will in Rockingham) and devised her estate to her
brothers, Peter and Thomas. William Henton, Jr., died testate (will in Rockingham) and devised his
estate to orator and oratrix. Thomas Henton is heir-at-law of Joseph Henton, who was heir-at-law of
William Henton, Sr. Rebecca Henton has married Joseph Grider and resides in Kentucky. One James
Henton and Asher Waterman have located a survey on the land, and Peter Henton, devisee of Mary, and
also as purchase from Ingle Bowyer. Orators and oratrix are children of Evan Henton, who went away
from Virginia. Orator William lives in Kentucky. Will of William Henton of Rockingham, blacksmith,
dated 17th December, 1779. Recorded in Rockingham. Estate to be kept together until son Thomas
arrives at age. Wife, Mary; sons, William, Joseph, Evan, Peter; daughters, Mary and Rebeckah;
executors, wife and Michael Warren. Will of Mary Henton of Rockingham, dated 13th May, 1787. Mother,
Mary Henton; sister, Rebeckah; devise, brother Peter Henton, brother Thomas. Recorded in Rockingham.
Will of William Henton of Rockingham. Legatee, Mary Cowan; legatee, Henry Cowan; cousin, Sarah
Henton, daughter of brother Evin Henton; cousin, William and Evin Henton, sons of brother Evin
Henton. Dated 1st October, 1802. Recorded in Rockingham, 21st June, 1803. Deed 1st August, 1801.
James Henton and Elizabeth, his wife, of Rockingham to Asher Waterman, 117 acres on Smith's Creek,
patented to James, 1801. Recorded in Rockingham, December, 1801. Deed 31st July, 1805. Asher
Waterman and Sally to William Henton of Shelby County, Ky., conveys above. Recorded in Rockingham,
September, 1805. Conveyance by Thomas Henton of Shelby County, Ky., to William Henton of same place.
Tract on Smith's Creek decreed to Thomas's grandfather by the General Court, 12th September, 1804.
Power attorney by Jacob Gryder and Rebekah Gryder, formerly Henton, of Rockingham County, but now of
Baron County, Ky., to friend and kinsman, William Henton, of Shelby County, Ky. Rebekah is daughter
of William Henton, September, 1804." |
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62 | Vol 3: 353 | DEED BOOK NO. 8. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 58 | 1758 | Robt. Cowan | 11th November, 1758. William ( ) Hall and Jane ( ) to Andrew Hall, £100, 280 acres on North Branch James in Borden's tract, and conveyed by Borden, 8th April, 1743. Teste: Geo. Campbell, Robt. Cowan. Delivered: Wm. Hall, 1762. |
| 66 | Vol 3: 465 | DEED BOOK NO. 14. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 256 | 1768 | Robert Cowan | 2d February, 1768. Jacob ( ) Lorton and Lydia ( ) to James Bane, £100, 560 acres by deed from James Patton 2d February, 1754, on Toms Creek, a pine by the Beaver Dams; corner Jacob Harmon's land; corner to the Price's land. Teste: William Preston, Robert Lusk, George Dair, Thomas Tosh, Daniel McNeill, Robert Cowan, John Buchanan, Francis Smith, Robert Breckinridge, Thomas Loyd, Peter Wright. Delivered: Jacob Sciler, 29th March, 1773. |
| 41 | Vol 3: 189 | WILL BOOK NO. VII. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 244 | 1789 | Robert Cowan son of James Cowan, Francis McCown son of Henry McCown | 12 June 1789. List of book debts due Thomas Stuart--By John Allison (Middle River); James Bates, Jr.; Manis Burgey; James Buchanan (near John Tate's); ditto (Burden's Land); John Bell, son to the widow; Wm. Burbridge; Wm. Barnett (Rockfish); John Caldwell (son Samuel); John Cock (Mason); Jno. Campbell (son to Henry); Robt. Campbell (son to widow);Robt. Cowan (son to James); William Campbell (Sander's son); Robt. Campbell (Smith); Alex. Elliot (son to George); William Fulton (Bigham's son-in-law); James Frazer (Scotchman); ditto (Long Meadow); William Fulton (schoolmaster); James Henry (son to Samuel); Robt. Hamilton (Doctor); John Henderson (shoemaker); Samuel Hays (blacksmith); Wm. Jamison (son to Robert); ditto (Christian's Creek); Wm. Johnston (Brushy (Brusley?) Neck); John Kilpatrick (son to Thomas); James Kilpatrick (Thomas' son); John Lyle (widow's son); Joseph Long (Forks); Edward Long (taylor); John Montgomery (wagonmaker); Jno. Moore (Abney's place); Robert Mitchell (John's son); James McCroscery (John's son); William Moore (D. brother); Alex. Moore (D. brother); James McClung (John's son); James McCown (Frank's son); Alex. Montgomery (son to John); James Moore (son to widow); Wm. McClenachan (Doctor); James McClure (owned A. Reed's place); Mr. ---- Oglebay (son to James Brady); Wm. Poage (Holston); Robert Patterson (carpenter); Wm. Reed (taylor); John Robertson (Providence); James Stuart (Providence); Samuel Steel (Providence); Charles Stuart (millwright); widow Stuart (Burden's Land); John Stuart (taylor); John Sinters (Suinters) (Patrick Martin's son); Robert Stuart (Pastures); John Shields (son to John); William Stuart (schoolmaster); John Thompson (wheelwright); John Thompson (son to James); Thomas Wilson (Caylor's town); John Walker (Forks); Samuel Wilson (James' brother); Thomas Welson (Chesnut Ridge); John Weir (Smith's cousin); Alex. Walker (farmer); John Wilson (Robert's son); James Weir (Jeremiah Teford's father-in-law); Edward Walton; John Weir (Hugh's brother); Hugh Weir (Smith); John Weir (Robert's son); George Taylor (Botetourt); David Steel (Robert's son); James Walker (son to John); David Robertson (Providence); Jno. Starling (Botetourt); Christopher Migrons; Wm. Napper; Jno. Long (Holston). |
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Samuel
22 | Vol 2: 403 | FEE BOOKS OF AUGUSTA COURT. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | -- | 1767 | Samuel Cowen Roanoke | 1767--Page 2, James Davis, Forks; page 3, John Thompson, Forks; Samuel Cowen, Rone Oak; page 4, John Miller, Shenando; John Adams, R. Creek; page 7, John Young, Forks, recording Young's deeds to you; page 8, Andrew McClure, M. River; William Kerr, M. River; page 11, William Robinson, Borden Land; John Thompson, Buffalo; page 12, John Allison, Borden Land; page 13, Joseph McClung, Pastures; page 17, Thomas Paxton, Forks; page 18, John Berry, Jr., Culpeper; Philip Cheef, Culpeper; Michael O'Neal, Culpeper; Philip Stover, Culpeper; Wm. Thompson, North River; page 19, Joseph Blair, Forks; James Gamble, Middle River; page 21, Thomas Black, Weaver; page 23, James Campbell, Argyle; page 24, John Stuart, Staunton; John Grayham, Crooked; William Ramsey, Forks, Reynold's deeds to you, (May); page 25, Thomas Carpenter, Jockey; Robert Campbell, cutler; page 26, John Parks, Borden's Land; Doctor Robert Hamilton; page 31, Robert Young, Forks; page 38, John Stuart, Middle River; page 39, Peter Harmon, Gr. man; page 41, Wm. Wilson, Albemarle; page 44, John Ramsey, South River; Wm. Graham, R. Oak; page 48, Wm Long, South River; page 49, William Hughes, Forks; page 53, Wm. Thompson, Borden Land; Wm. Davis, Philadelphia; page 54, James McAfee, James River; page 57, John McClure, James River; John Hill, North River; Wm. Robinson, Long Meadow; page 62, John Thompson, Carr's Creek; page 72, John Craig, Cub Run; page 73, John Williams, Pastures; John Cunningham, Staunton; page 75, William Fleming, joiner; page 76, John Campbell, Pastures; page 78, James Patterson, taylor; page 79, Edward Price, Forks; page 81, John McClure, North River Shenandoah; Samuel Moore, Staunton; page 82, David Robinson, wheelwright; Charles Campbell, Borden Land; page 83, James Anderson, Long Meadow; page 98, James Buchanan, Borden Land; page 91, Wm. McCutchen, Merchant; page 93, James Campbell, Big James; page 94, John Willey, Carr's Creek; Samuel Henderson, Borden Land; John Dunlap, Calf Pasture; page 95, John Stewart, Borden's Land; James Stewart, Borden's Land; page 97, John Henderson, Middle River; page 98, Capt. Wm. Christian, R. Oak; William Graham, Hallifax, (May), Neeley's Bill Sale to you; page 102, John Campbell, Borden's Land; John Handley, son of William; page 103, James Moore, Walker's Creek; page 107, John Davidson, Bull Pasture; page 108, Henry Long, Forks; page 110, William Davis, South Branch; page 112, George Gibson, Widow's son; Richard Woods, Albemarle; page 113, William Christian, C. Creek; page 114, Samuel Wilson, Pastures; page 115, John Thompson, Roanoke; page 119, John White, Forks; Thomas Paxton, Borden's Land; Herbert McClure, Jr., Borden's Land; page 120, Alex. Walker, Borden's Land; Alex. Walker, wheelwright, Borden's Land; page 121, James Patterson, South River; James Montgomery, Ro. Oak; James Stuart, Pastures; page 122, Robert Campbell, Stone Meeting House; James Cloyd, hunter; John Stevenson, Pastures; Hamilton's deeds to you, (August); page 123, Michael Thorn, and Anthony Reger, Hampshire; page 124, James Beard, North River; John Graham, C. Creek; page 125, Ann Clendenning, (M. John Rogers?); page 128, William Wilson, Jackson's River; Capt. Israel Christian, deeds to your daughter Rosanna, (November); page 129, James Crow, weaver; page 131, John Craig, Middle River; page 133, John Givens, Middle River; page 134, Eliz. Jones, Rob. Jones; page 136, Hugh Murphy, Hampshire; page 138, Anne Moore; page 141, John Poage, Forks; page 142, Enoch Ennis, Hampshire; page 143, Samuel Caldwell, South River; William Johnston, Brushy Neck; John Johnston, Brushy Neck; Andrew Russell, Cr. Creek; page 144, John Davidson, taylor; James Gilmore, near Staunton; Robert Hamilton, Carr's Creek; page 146, John Henderson, R. Oak; Hugh Allen, James River; page 147, James Holles, R. Creek; page 148, Francis Stuart, taylor; John Buchanan, miller; Robert Steel, Borden's Land; page 150, James Bell, Sr., South River; page 152, John Cunningham, near Hart's; page 156, William Davis, Forks; page 157, Michael Thorn, Hampshire. |
| 24 | Vol 2: 420 | DELINQUENTS. ADMINISTRATORS' BONDS. | -- | 1767 | Samuel Cowan, James Cowan | 1767--Col. Preston's list: Geo. Alexander, Jno. Bradley, Henry Carter, runaway; Joseph Barker, runaway; James Crawford, Peter Cutright, runaway; Walter Carrick, runaway; Jno. Clark, Sam'l Cowan, Henry Dooley, Jno. Ager, Jas. Gilliland, runaway; Thos. Howell, runaway; Wm. Herbison, Jr., wrong named; Jno. Kirkland, Wm. Longly, Jno. Lowry, Jno. and Thos. Martin, Abraham Moon, Jno. Potts, Wm. Robinson, Benj. Robottom, runaway; Thos. Scott, Wm. Terry, Jas. Wattson, James Alexander, Elias Barker, runaway; Thos. and Wm. Brown, James Clark, John Cantly, Daniel Campbell, James Cowan, runaway; Alex. Covit, Wm. Devin, runaway; John Dunn, Alex. Forbus, runaway; Joseph Glading, Wm. Hungate, no inhabitant; Geo. Inglebird, Lemuel Sanders, Thomas Lewis, Philip Love, David Magee, Jno. Neilly, doctor; Drury Puckett, Rich'd Reed, Nicholas Smith, runaway; Jno. Taylor, Edw'd Wilson. |
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77 | Vol 3: 587 | DEED BOOK NO. 26. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 347 | 1771 | Thomas Cowan | 25th June, 1771. Henry Murray and Rosannah, of Rowan County, North Carolina, to Robert McCittrick, in Jennings Gap, 90 acres patented to said Henry, 3d May, 1763. Teste: Samuel Young, Wm. Kinkead, Andrew Hamilton, Jno. McIlvaiin, Thomas Cowan, Archibald Kinkead, Thos. Kinkead. Proved, 21st July, 1789, by Hamilton and Wm. and Archibald Kinkade. |
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5 | Vol 1: 128 | AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. X. | Page (197) | 1766 | William Cowan, Edward Cowan | Aug 19, 1766 Stephen Trigg and Wm. Simpson, greatest creditors, qualified administrators of Henry Fields. William and Edward Cowen, appraisers. |
| 37 | Vol 3: 112 | ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY VIRGINIA. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK No. 4. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 270 | 1769 | William Cowan | 3d November, 1769. David Black's will--To wife Elizabeth; to children. Executors, Saml. Black and John Bigham. Teste: John Henderson, Jno. Black, Wm. Cowan. Produced 19th December. 1769, by Samuel Black. John Bigham refuses to execute. Widow Elizabeth objected on the ground the testator was not in his right senses, but the will is declared good, and Saml. Black qualifies, with John Black and Michael Bowyer. |
| 70 | Vol 3: 515 | DEED BOOK NO. XVII. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 506 | 1771 | William Cowen | 20th November, 1771. Robert Beverley to William Cowen, £20, 200 acres in Beverley Manor joining his own land, corner Buckhanon Mrs. Teeteer's corner. Delivered: Wm. Cowen, March Court, 1774. |
| 72 | Vol 3: 555 | DEED BOOK NO. 22. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 334 | 1778 | William Cowan and wife Elizabeth, Andrew Cowan Sr., | 18th August, 1778. William Cowan and Elizabeth ( ), of Rockbridge County, to Andrew Cowan, Sr. |
| 73 | Vol 3: 556 | DEED BOOK NO. 22. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. | Page 391 | 1778 | William Cowan, Andrew Cowan Sr. and wife Mary, | 20th November, 1778. Andrew ( ) Cowan, Sr., and Mary ( ) to David Kerr and Robert Donaldson, plantation that Andrew and William Cowan lived on. |
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