Kanawha Co VA Court Notes
The following is several notes and extractions from microfilm film # 250039, historic records survey, Box 67. Also included are some extractions, from film #464951. These are films of the LDS Church which can be ordered from a Family History Center.
WILLS, INVENTORIES & APPRAISEMENTS
(Name) (Volume)-(Page) (Year) (What?)
Bibby, Joseph . 4-293 1893 Aprsmt. Bill
Bibby, Joseph . 4-374 1894 Inventory
Cox, William R. 1-317 1843 Will
Cox, William R. 1-322 1843 Aprsmt. Bill
Cox, William R. 1-327 1843 Dower Assignment
Cox, Isaac P 1-404 1848 Aprsmt Bill
Cox, George M 1-551 1853 Aprsmt Bill
Cox, Mary J 2-127 1865 Aprsmt Bill
Cox, Elizabeth V 4-131 1890 Will
Hughes, Edward 1-266 1839 Will
Hughes, Edward 1-269 1839 Aprsmt Bill
Hughes, Edward 1-308 1839 Aprsmt Bill
Hughes, Edward 1-312 1839 Aprsmt Bill
Hughes, Edward 1-313 1840 Sale Bill
Nicholas, Geo W 1-380 1847 Aprsmt Bill
Nicholas, Geo W 1-380 1847 Sale Bill
Nicholas, John M 3-209 1880 Aprsmt Apt & Apr Bill
Nicholas, Geo H 4-147 1891 Aprsmt Bill
Nicholas, Mary S 4-354 1893 Will
Nicholas, Drucilla F 4-536 1896 Will
Warth, John 2-558 1874 Will
Testator: Warth, Jacob. Will was probated in 1837
Devisees were Drucilla Warth, Wife (later written as Priscilla). Rebecca Michael, Maria Louisa Michael, Pricilla Harriet Warth, Juliana Warth, Geo. H Warth, Trustee for daughter Rachel Radcliffe, George H Warth, son. John A Warth, son.
Witnesses were George, Robert and Ruth Warth.
From Will book 3 page 273: Testator was Sarah Neal. Will was probated in 1881
Devisees were John C Neal, adopted son and Alice Underwood
Witnesses were I.T. Brodt and Charles W. Brown.
Thomas Hughes date of probate 6-27-1784
sons Edward and Thomas devisees
witnessed by William Morris, Samuel White and Michael Baker.
Formation of Kanawha County and Its Offices on October 5, 1789.
At a court held for Kanawha County October 6, 1789: Ordered that William Hughes, be appointed constable in the bounds of Captian John Morris's company, Thomas Asberry on Cole River and Abraham Baker at Clendenin's station.
Feb 1790 court mentioned William Boggs, Thomas Lewis and William Hughes.
George Clendenin, William Morris and David Robinson view a way for a road beginning at the State Road at William Hughes from there down to the East side of Kanawha River to the mouth of Elk....
3rd May 1790 Thomas Teas, plf, against William Hughes, def, case continued.
later: Thomas Pease Trespass , continued.
March 6th 1792. Ordered that William Morris and Edward Hughes be summoned to the next Court as garnishees to declare what of the estate of William Hughes is in their hands to satisfy an attachment of Pheasant (Pleasant?) Wade in behalf of Joseph Dickinson against William Hughes.
April 2nd 1792 William Morris and Edward Hughes summoned as garnishees to declare what of the estate of William Hughes was in their hands, etc.
Court for Aug. 5, 1793... Suit: Thomas Tease Vs. William Hughes.
Court held for Kanawha County October 7, 1793. Ordered that Jonathan Windsor, Allen RIne, and Joseph Climer, being first duly sworn, etc. before a Justice of the Peace do appraise the slaves (if any) and the personal estate of Rowland Wheeler and return appraisement to next court.
The last will and testament of Thomas Hughes dec'd was proved by the oath of Edward Hughes and Robert Hughes two of the executors therein named the same is ordered to be recorded, and on motion of Edward Hughes, one of the Ex'ors therein named (etc) certificate is granted for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, Robert Hughes the other executor named in the said will having refused to serve.
many mentions of William Ingles, also mention of "and wife"
Nov 6th 1793 William Miller vs Patrick McCoole. Dismissed at Defendants costs.
Aug 4, 1794...... tithables..."and Edward Hughes with those on Peters Creek settlement with the balance of the tithables on Gauley and Kanawha do oversee the siad road and keep the same in repair;.... appraisement bill of Thomas Hughes, dec'd is orderred recorded.
James Lewis
William Miller
April 5th 1796 paid to Robert Hughes for one wolf scalp $4.17
August 1796 Edward Hughes and Robert Lewis were jurors
Lewis ran ferries over the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers.
Pt. Pleasant and Ohio River is this jurisdiction.
May 1, 1797 ordered that Joel Buffington, WIlliam Buffington, Elijah and Samuel Tanner be appointed to view Roads from the banks of the Ohio at Belville out to WIlliam Engles, and Joel Downings inhabitants settled and from Belville and that athey make report of the conveniences and inconveniences thereof to the next court.
William Miller
pages 77 and 78 mentions the many little districts of the county.
April 12 1798 Ordered that Edward Hughes be appointed overseer of the poor from Gauley Mountain to Edward McClung's improvements.
June 12, 1798. A deed of conveyance from Peter LeFuqua to Joseph Babbe have been presented and is ordered to be recorded.
June 13, 1798 William Miller on Jury
David Bombgardner on jury.
Sept 13, 1798 Henry Montgomery against Abner Lewis, def.
William Prior plf against Zachariah Stanley, def.
William Price plf against Zachariah Stanley, def.
John Cook who was summoned as a witness by David Cook against Benjamin Johnston proved 3 days attendance
Suits: David Bomgardner plf against John Cavender.
Apr 10, 1799 A deed of conveyance from David Robinson to John Patterson have been presented in Court etc and ordered recorded.
Samuel Shrewsberry
James Roberts 2 wolf scalps 4.16
Joseph Parsons 1 wolf Scalp 2.8
William Buffinton 1 wolf Scalp 2.8
Augustin Frund 1 wolf Scalp 2.8
Andrew Frund 1 wolf Scalp 2.8
Augustin Frund 1 wolf Scalp 2.8
William Owens assee of Aug. Frund 1 wolf Scalp 2.8
Priscilla Van Meter (wife of Absolom who is son of Henry ??) deed of conveyance
Samuel Vance
Aug 99? William Pickering plf against John Carter def on petition
Sept 99 Commonwealth plf against Zephanieah Nickels def. continued
Ordered that James Stitt and Isaac Foster be exempted from the payment of county and parish levies for the future.
James Boggs and James Foster appointed constables in this county.
11 Sep 1799. Deed from Thomas Wilson to Jeremiah Van Ransalier and James Caldwell (then from them by their attorney to Thomas Wilson)
Samuel Vance plf vs. Jimima Clendenin def.
12 Sep 1799 Andrew Alexander
Jamima Clendenin admin, etc of George Clendenin deceased.
Nov 1999 Stephen Tease plf against William Pickering and George Alderson, def.
The Commonwealth,plf against Zephaniah Nicholas, def.
Apr 1800 William Miller
Larence Nichols, Robert Martain and Mary Martain and George Fitzwater proved one days attendance as witness for Deft.
May 13, 18-- from the Mouth of Cole River to the house of Joseph Climers in Teases Valley, made their report in these words (to wit) the road must follow the Kanawha Bottom about one and a half miles, and leave the same and coross Scarey Creek about 2 miles up said creek, & along a ridge to the old trail & nearly with the same to Climers,...
May 1800 Zephaniah Nukels one old woolf scalp $2.50
Josiah Carpenter one old woolf scalp $2.50
George Blake against James Fleeharty and John Franks.
June 4 1800 Samuel Vance Edward Tupper William Hix
Robert Lewis
Sept 1800 Jeremiah White agnst Thomas and Hugh Alexander Atty in debt.
page 209 14 Oct 1800 Upon the petition of Thomas Buffington and a nuber of other inhabitants of the same neighborhood. It is ordered that James V Bobber, John Miller, Robert McKee and Henry Hampton appointed to view way for road from the rock on Mud river to the Mouth of Big Guyandotte and from thence to the mouth of big Sandy and report.
9 Dec 1800. Thomas Lewis, dec'd.
10 Mar 1801. Deed from WIlliam Miller and Elizabeth his wife to Alexander Dubois.
Many Jackson and Nichols against John Rousch Administr of John Brewbaker dec.
Summons & Pet.
Barnabas Vandwener v. Lewin Nikols. Summons & Pet.
Benjamin Lewis
William Sterratt
John P Duval
April 16 1801 Samm Rind agnst Benjamin Lamaster. In Debt.
page 243 9 June 1801 Phillip Buffington 1 wolf head $2.50
Abraham Buffington 1 wolf head $2.50
Henry Roberts 1 wolf head $2.50
11 Aug 1801 ...viewing means for road from Jeremiah Wards, To Thomas Buffington, at the Mouth of the Guyandotte and report to our next court...
8 Sept 1801 A Deed from Jeremiah Ward to Thomas Ward was presented in Court and Proven in part etc. continued for further proof.
Presentment against the Overseer of the road from the House of Thomas Balantine to the Town of Point Pleasant on the North East of Kanawha River for not keeping the same in repair.
Page 262 At a Court Continued and held for Kanawha County the 10th day of September 1801
A Deed of Bargain & Sale from Thomas Hogg to Anselm V Sickle (Van Sickle) was presented in Court etc. and is ordered to be recorded.
A Deed of Bargain & Sale from George Welch & Hannah his wife to James Welch, was presented in Court & Certified by the Clerk of Greenbrier & further proved by the oath of Levi Welch & Isaac Welch witnesses thereto & Ordered to be recorded & that a Commission issue to take the examination of the said Hannah touching her right of Dower in the Premises.
A Deed of Bargain & Sale from George Welch & Hannah his Wife to James Welch was presented in Court & being certified by the Clerk of Greenbrier County Court, & further proved by the Oaths of Levi Welch & Isaac Welch witnesses thereto & Ordered to be recorded etc.
Ordered that the Surveyor of this County meet the Surveyor of Wood County & Proceed to run the dividing Line Between said COunties & make return thereof according to Law.
Ordered that Joseph Parsins Joseph Smith Joseph Cox & Jesse Carpenter or any three thereof Proceed to view & mark a way for a Road from Rights Mill on Mill Creek to meet a Road which is Opened from Belville down the dividing line of Kanawha & Wood counties & make report thereof according to law.
Ordered that John Henderson Benjamin Johnson & William Hall proceed to view and make a way for a Road from Samuel Henderson, at the mouth of Kanawha River, to Zachariah Bayans on Ohio river & make report thereof to the next Court.
A Deed from Peter Hogg & Patsey his wife to Jesse Bennett was presented in Court etc. and ordered to be recorded.
Allyn Prior, plf against Jesse V Bebber, def, in debt.
Ordered that George D Avery William Sterrett David Ruffner & William Clendenin or any three of them be appointed Commission to State Settle & examine the accounts of William Graham decd & make report thereof etc.
Suit Rezin Beal, plf against William Clendenin, def, in debt.
John Galbraith, plf against Francis Watkins, plf, in debt.
page 267 11 Sept 1801. Andrew Donnally Senr. plf against Anselm Tupper, def, in case.
Nicholas Chinnith, plf against Joseph Hilyard, def, in case.
David Robinson, plf against Benjamin Lamasters, def, in case.
Ordered David Robinson pay unto Mary Martin, Two Dollars and twelve Cents, for four days attendance as a witness for David Robinson.
Ordered David Robinson pay unto Rebecca Nichols One Dollar and fifty nine cents for three days attendance as a witness for said Robinson against Benjamin Lamasters.
Ordered Benjamin Lamasters pay unto Thomas Bails, Mary Boggs, and Mary Bails, two Dollars and twelve Cents for four Days attendance as witness for the said Benjamin Lamasters against Davis Robinson.
Ordered Nicholas Chinnith pay unto William Hewit Two Dollars & Twelve Cents for four days attendance as a Witness for said Chinnith agst. Joseph Hilyard.
Ordered Joseph Hilyard pay unto William Hewitt four Dollars & Twenty Cents, for eight days attendance as witness for said Joseph Hilyard agst Nicholas Chinnith.
Ordered Joseph Hilyard pay unto Robert Johns four Dollars & Twenty Cents, for eight days attendance as witness for said Joseph Hilyard against Nicholas Chinnith.
Ordered all Suits at issue and not tryed be continued untill Court in Course.
Suit: John Reynolds, plf, against Joseph Ruffner, Senr., def, in debts.
Ordered this Court adjourn untill Court in Course. Signed David Ruffner.
(Page 268) At a Court helf for Kanawha the 13th day of October 1801.
Present Leonard Morris, George Alderson, John Rousch, and Obediah Fuqua Gentlemen
A commission from under the hand of his Excellency James Monroe Esquire Governor of Virginia with the seal of the said COmmonwealth thereto affixed appointing William Morris Senr. Gentleman a Sheriff for the County of Kanawha who thereupon came into Court and took the oath prescribed by Law and together with Stephen Teaze, Nehemiah Wood, Allyn Prior, John Reynolds, Robert McKee & Fleming Cobb, his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the Panelty of Thirty thousand Dollars condition_according to Law, Likewise two other bonds in the Penalty of Two thousand Dollars each conditon _ as the Law directs whereupon the said William Morris Senr is made Sheriff of this County.
On the motion of William Morris Sheriff of this County Carroll Morris is appointed his Deputy whereupon the said Carroll Morris came into Court and took the Oath prescribed by Law.
Isaac Robinson and William Bridges persons appointed to view a way for a Road from Point Pleasant to Rights Mill, who made their Report in those wors (Viz) That a good way may be had, by crossing Crooked Creek at Captain John V Bebber's and passing WIlliam Allen and from thence, over the three Mile, thence up tht same, to go out at the left hand fork, of the said Creeek, thence up the same to tkae the Dividing Ridge Between Tumblestons Run and the ten Mile Creek, to the fork of little Mile Creek up the left hand fork of the same, taking the Dividing Ridge; between little Mill Creek, and Big Mill Creek, and down to Rites Mill, and suppose the distance not more than Sixteen miles. On Consideration whereof It is Ordered that the Road so laid off be established. Whereupon Allyn Prior is appointed Surveyor of the same. And It is Ordered that the Male labouring Tithables from Point Pleasant, up the Ohio to the ten Mile Creek, & up the Kanawha River, on both sides thereof to Rock Castle, do attend & Assist the said Surveyor in Clearing & reparing the said Road when thereinto required.
Joseph Parson, Joseph Smith, & Joseph Cox, persons appointed to view a way for a Road from Rights Mill, to meet the Road from Belville at the County Line, made their report in these words (Viz) That on the Twenty eightth Day of Sept., review the Road which will cross big and little Sandy Creeek, about four miles up from their mouth to the line between said Counties. Whereupon William Parsons is appointed Surveyor, etc.
A Deed of Trust from Philip Hall to Thomas Bails and Lewis Tackett was Presented in COurt etc. continued for further Proof.
A Deed from Rezin Beall to John Beall was presented in Court. Certified by John Read Magindes Junr. Clerk of the Court of Prince George County & State of Maryland, which this Court- Sufficient Testimorny & the same is ordered to be recorded.
A Deed Joshua Fry & Peachey his wife to Jeremiah ward was presented in Court etc & same is Ordered recorded.
Ordered Frances Boggs, Samuel Hutchinson, & James Maze be appointed to view a way for a road from the dividing waters between Peters Creek & Mumbletipegg to the widow Maze in Strouds Coutny & make report thereof to the next Court.
12 Jan 1802 Barnabus Vandwender against Leven Nichols. on petition.
John Comer gainst Matthew Douthat on petition.
Alexander Boyd against William Carroll on petition.
Patrick Boyd against Andrew Donally. on petition.
Patrick Boyd against Daniel Devinny on petition.
9 Mar 1802 A deed from David Robinson and Miriam his Wife to Leven Nickels was presented in Court & proven in part... continued for further proof.
13 Apr 1802. William Merritt, John Rupell, Jonathan Buffington & Thomas Buffington, or any three of them being first sworn, view a way for a road from Merits Mill to James V Bebbers Ferry on the Ohio River on the upper side of Guyandott, & report to next court.
Page 288. 15 April 1802 Ordered that William Henry pay unto Samuel Shrewsbury one hundred & fifty nine Dents for three days attendance as a witness for said Henry against James Given.
Ordered that William Henry pay unto Wvan Price four days attendance as a witness for said Henry against James Given.
John Rousch, plf, against Edward Graham Admr. of W. Graham Decd, def. in debt.
Daniel Rousch, plf, agaisnt Edward Graham Admr. W. Graham Decd, def, in debt.
John Galvraith, plf against Obediah Fuqua, def, in debt.
Ordered that the Ordinary rates in this county be as follows to wit:
Lodging P Night $1.00 8 1/2
Breakfast Dinner & Supper each 00 25
Oats or corn P Gallon 00 10
Hay or Fodder for a horse P Night 17
Pasturage P Night 12 1/2
Whisky P Half Pint 10
Peach Brandy P Ditto 12 1/2
Beer & Cider P Quart 10
Wine P Quart 33
Rum or french Brandy 40
A Deed from John Reynolds, Maurice Reynolds, John Greenlee, James V Beeber, & Hugh Gilmore, to Silas Reynolds was presented in Court by said John Reynolds, Maurice Reynolds, John Greenlee, & James V Bebber, & Ordered to be certified to the Clerk of Botetourt County.
Ordered that this Court adjourn untill Tomorrow 8 O Clock Signed David Ruffner
8 June 1802 John Davis Amrx & John Stuart, Admr, plf against Jesse Carpenter, def, in debt.
Jane Davis Admrx & John Stuart Admr, plf, against Jesse Carpenter, def, in debt
A Deed of Bargain & Sale from John Lewis & Andrew Lewis to Charles Lewis was presented in Court & Ordered to be Certified.
George Blake, plf, against Fleahart & al, def, in debt.
Palser Butcher asse to William Cathy Wolf Scalp $250
Jacob Bucher assee of Daniel Ruffner Wolf Scalp $2.50
A Deed from John Finne & Lewis Luckheart to Andrew Nicholl was presented certified by George Brock Clerk of Woodford Co. KY.
John Harrison, plf against Zephaniah Nichels, def, on motion
Jacob Kenny, assee of James Bell, plf against Allyn Prior, def, in debt.
Page 299 13 July 1802 Deed... Robert Hughs and Susanna Hughs his wife and others. Heirs of Samuel Purviance. Certified by clerk of court in KY.
Thomas Ward appointed to celebrate rite of matrimony in this county.
17 Sept 1802 Thomas Hannan 1 wolf head 2.50
William Parsons 1 wolf head 2.50
Jesse Hughs 1 wolf head 2.50
Peter Rock 1 wolf head 2.50
Joseph Hayns, plf against Samuel Hutchinson, def, in debt.
James Given, plf, against William Miller, def, in case.
Page 325 April 12, 1803 A deed from Clarles Lewis and Jane his wife to Andrew Lewis was presented in court....
A part of the appraisement of the estate of Thomas Lewis decd was presented in Court & Ordered to record.
15 Apr 1803 Joseph Smith is appointed overseer of the road from Sweatmans Mill to the Middle fork of Mud river in the room of James Thomas And it is Ordered that the Male labouring tithables in that bounds do attend and assist the said Overseer in repairing said Road when required.
14 June 1803
Elijah Stots (Staats) 2 old wolf scalps $5.00
Samuel Tanner 1 old wolf scalp $2.50
Henry V Meter 1 old wolf scalp $2.50
John Allen asse of Joseph Parsons 1 old wolf scalp $2.50
John Allen asse of Elijah Runner 2 old wolf scalp $5.00
John Allen assee of Joseph Parsons who was assee of Jesse Carpenter 1 old wolf scalp $2.50
Thomas Hannan assee of James Workman 2 old wolf scalp $5.00
Thomas Hannan 4 old wolf scalp $10.00
Page 335. June 15, 1803 Thomas Harraman, among others, is constable.
14 July 1803. This day Thomas Buffington, came into Court, executed a Bond for keeping a Ferry across Guyandott and Ohio according to Law, & It is ordered that he have one Tithable exempted from County & Parish Levy to keep said Ferry.
14 Sept 1803 On motion of the record Edward Hughes producing credentials of his regular commission with the Baptist Church leave is granted him to celebrate the rites of matrimony between persons properly applying in the county.
Page 364 Lewis info. Nov 1803
Bargain & Sale from Piggy Lewis to Elizabeth Lewis.
Charles Lewis deceased.
A deed from Charles Lewis & Julius G Lewis his wife.
LAND RECORDS AND TITHABLES KANAWHA COUNTY
Land Records 1791 include Thomas Chenoweth, John Chenowith, Josiah Hews & others, John Ward, Jeremiah Ward, Andrew Lewis, George Lewis.
Land Taxes list for 1791 on Page 74 includes Thomas Augustin, Josiah Hews & others, John Ward, Jaramiah Ward, Andrew Lewis, and George Lewis.
Land Records 1792 include Thomas Augustin, Josiah Hews & others, John Hamilton, John Ward, Jeremiah Ward, Andrew Lewis.
Tithables 1792 include Daniel Boone, Jessie Boone, Abraham Baker, David Brown, John Bukley, Thomas Lewis, Andrew Lewis, Robert Lewis, Daniel Northup, and Samuel White.
Tax Records for 1793 including Joseph Clinns, Thomas Hughes, Daniel Northup, Allen Rin, Edward Hughes, Thomas Lewis and Samuel White.
Tithables 1793 include Daniel Boone, Jessie Boone, Joseph Climer, Edward Hughes, Thomas Hughes, Andrew Lewis, Thomas Lewis, William Smith.
Tithables List 1794 includes Daniel Boon, Abraham Baker, Michael Baker, Joseph Clymer, Thomas Lewis, Abner Lewis, WIlliam Miller.
Land List for 1795 includes Josiah Hughs.
Land Taxes (no date on original but probably 1795) Thomas Augustin, John Hammelton, Josiah Hughes & others, William Miller, Andrew Lewis and Susana Ward.
Land Taxes for 1795 includes Susana Ward, Andrew Lewis, Josiah Hughes & others, Mordica Ward, John Hamilton, William Miller and Auguston Thomas.
Tithables list for 1796 includes John Alexander, David Bumbarner, Francis Boid, John Lewis, Thomas Lewis, Robert Lewis, Jacob Cocus, Edward Hughs, Thomas Hughs, Robert Hughs, WIdow Hughs, and William Miller.
Tithables for 1796 include James Nicholas, Elisha Nicholas, Levin Nicholas, Joseph Nicles.
Land records for 1807 include Francis Boggs, James Boggs, John Boggs, Thomas Buffington, Jonathan Buffington, Joel Buffington, Charles Brown, Henry Brown, Joseph Clymer, Benjamin Cook, heirs of John P Duvall, Edward Hughes, John Lewis, Thomas Lewis Warner Lewis, David Miller and L. Warner, James Nicholas, Leven Nicholas, Andrew Nicholas, Wilson Nicholas, Dorsey Pentecost, James Parson, John Shrewsbury, Webb Tumbleston.
Land records for 1808 include Joel Buffington, Joseph Hughes, Webb Tumblestone, Joseph Cliner, John Hamilton.
Land reocrds for 1808 or 1809 (hard to read) Benjamin Cook, Edward Hughes, Thomas Hughes, Edward Hughes, John Lewis, Warner Lewis, Thomas Lewis, James Nicholas, Leven Nicholas, Andrew Bicholas, Webb Tumbleston, John Patterson, Edward Tupper, Jesse Waller.
Land Taxes for 1810 include Berry Cook, Edward Hughes, Thomas Hughs, James Parsons, David Parsons, Webb Tumblston, James Nicholas, Levin Nicholas, Andrew Nicholas.
Land Taxes for 1811 include John Austin, Joseph Cymer, Benjamin Cook, Edward Hughes, James Nicholas, Levin Nichols, Andrew Nichols, James Boggs, John Spangler, Webb Tumbleston, BP Waller.
Land taxes for 1812-13 include Benjamin Cook.
MARRIAGES
Daniel L Cox to Minerva J Tinsley Dec 21, 1871 solomized by Wm J Claughton
James R Cox to ELizabeth Franklin Jan 20, 1874 by H Clay Linn.
This is not even 1% of what is available to you of Kanawha county records. A number of original records, and typed copies of originals have been microfilmed by the LDS Church. They can be found by following the link to the the Family History Library Catalogue on my home page.
If you would like a link to more Kanawha County information, a good starting place would be the Kanawha County genweb site.