PrinceWilliamCountyVirginia
1890 - 1891
Court Minutes
Ronald Ray Turner
Court Minute Book - 1890
January Term 1890
Jeremiah Lucas to W. W. Thornton, died of trust, conveying real estate, was received January 2nd 1890 with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.
C. A. Hopkins & wife to C. E. Nicol, deed of trust, conveying real estate was received December 18th 1889, acknowledged by Grantors and admitted to record.
P. G. Douglas to R. C. Florence, bill of sale, was received December 26th 1889, with certify. annexed and admitted to record.
G. W. Hunter dec’d to John Clarke & others, deed of release conveying real estate, with certificate annexed; was received December 28th 1889 & admitted to record.
F. T. Forbes & etc. to William A. Whimsatt, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received December 28th 1889 and admitted to record.
John Clarke & wife to L. A. Clarke, conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was received December 28th 1889 and admitted to record.
W. E. Lipscomb comms. to W. P. Stoddard, deed conveying real estate was received December 30th 1889, acknowledged by Grantor and admitted to record.
G. W. Tansill sheriff & etc. to E. L. Cockrell, deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed was received December 30th 1889 and admitted to record.
E. L. Cockrell to Love & Green, deed of trust conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received December 30th 1889 and admitted to record.
C. L. Hynson & etc. to H. B. Lewis, deed of release conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was rec’d December 31st 1889 & admitted to record.
W. W. Giles & wife to C. E. Nicol, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Dec. 31st 1889, and admitted to record.
E. W. Moore & wife to J. B. Moore, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received Jan. 3rd 1890, and was admitted to record.
Wm. E. Lipscomb to Matthew Spittle & etc, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, & ordered to be recorded.
W. E. Lipscomb Comm. to School trustees, Dist. No. 6 Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and was ordered to be recorded.
Jacob Payne to Willis Crouch, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and was ordered to be recorded.
E. B. Reid to John _ Reid, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.
P. T. Weedon, Foreman, R. Foster, H. A. Keys, J. A. Tolson, A. L. Lynn, J. R. Sullivan, & C. M. Copen who were sworn a special Grand Jury of inquest, in and for the body of this county and having received their charge withdrew and after some time returned into Court, and presented an Indictment against Chas. Smith for a Felony. “A true bill”, an indictment against Chas. Smith for a Misdemeanor “A true bill”, and the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present, were discharged.
W. L. Elliott, is this day released from road duty on account of bodily infirmity.
Hynson vs Houchens and Houchens vs Hynson - Continued until 2nd day of next term.
Commonwealth vs Jno. Davis on Indict: for misdemeanor.
This day came the attorney for the Commonwealth and the Defendant, being solemnly called, came not, therefore came a jury to wit: J. H. Rennoe, S. R. Lowe, Jas. Russell, Thos. Holmes, J. L. Keys, F. M. Herndon, Newman Payne, Jack Payne, I. C. Reid, Saml. Herndon, E. H. Patten and J. T. Syncox who were sworn the truth of, and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict, in these words, “We the jury find the Defendant guilty as charged in the indictment & fix the term of his imprisonment in the County jail at 30 days. Therefor it is considered by the court, that the said Jno. Davis be confined in the County jail for 20 days the period by the jurors in their verdict ascertained & that the commonwealth recover against the defendant the cost of this prosecution.
In the matter of the Thoroughfare Bridge - The report of Commission is this day returned and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. R. Tillett the contractor the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars in full of amount due for constructing said bridge.
R. H. Hooe assessor of Lands in Dist. No. 1 with the assert of the Court, made choice of Westwood Hutchison, as Deputy Assessor, who thereupon qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.
J. M. Barbee assessor of Lands in Dist. No. 2 with the assert of the Court, made choice of J. R. Davis as Deputy Assessor, who thereupon qualified by taking the oaths prescribed by law.
Commonwealth vs Charles Smith - Felony
The prisoner was led to the bar, in custody of the sheriff of this county and being arraigned, pleaded “not guilty”. to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally, and thereupon came a jury to wit., Robert Molair, M. C. Holmes, W. A. Clark, C. H. Brigg, J. E. Smith, J. W. Arnold, J. B. Perry, B. S. Stork, L. P. Maphis, Mark Florence, R. H. Keys, Mortimor Arnold, who were elected, tried and sworn the truth of and upon the premises to speak, and after hearing the evidence, and arguments of counsel, returned, a verdict in these words, “We the jury find the prisoner guilty, and fix his penalty at two years in the penitentiary,” and the prisoner was remanded to jail.
Commonwealth vs Charles Smith - Misdemeanor
This day came as the atty: for the Commonwealth as the Deft: and the Deft. pleaded “Not Guilty” to which the atty: for the Commonwealth replied generally, & therefor came a jury to wit” (same jury as above) who being sworn the the truth of and upon the premises to speak, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict in these words, “ We the jury find the deft: guilty as charged in the indictment, and fix the time of his imprisonment in the County jail at 15 days, and the prisoner was remanded to jail.
Commonwealth vs Dean - Misdemeanor - Dismissed no cost of Defendant.
Mitchells Appl. to open road
Report of Comms. was this day returned and ordered to be filed; and it is ordered that the owners of land through which said road passes, be summoned to appear here on the first day of next term, to show cause if any they can, why the road should be opened according to said report.
J. D. Bleights Application to open road.
Ordered that John L. Reid, R. L. Lynn, & W. Fletcher be appointed to review a route for a public road beginning at a point, where the road leading from the John Bleights farm, strikes Jno. Dulany, and thence through said Dulany’s farm to the turnpike, & report the convenience, and inconvenience, that will result as well to individuals as to the public, and especially whether
any yard, garden, or orchard, on any part, thereof will have to be taken in case the said road is opened as proposed.
In the matter of Beaver Dam Bridge
The report of Commission was this day filed, and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to E. L. Lindsley the contractor, the sum of $5. in full of repairs on said bridge.
In the matter of Tebbs dale Bridge
The report of Commission was this day filed, and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to E. L. Lindsley the contractor, the sum of $5 in full of repairs on said bridge.
In the matter of Long Branch Bridge
The report of Commission was this day filed, and it is ordered that the Treasurer pay to E. L. Lindsley the contractor, the sum of $30 in full of repairs on said bridge.
In the matter of Cabin Branch Bridge
The Court doth appoint Lewis Liming, a Comms. to make specifications for said bridge, and let to contract to the lowest bidder, for the construction of the same and to superintend the building, and to substitute stone abutments for trestle work & report to the Court.
On the motion of Jesse Patterson & W. B. Marshall they are released from Capitation tax, on account of age and bodily infirmity.
The Court doth allow J. E. Herrell, Jno L. Reid 7 T. J. Chew the sum of $5 each for services as Comms. at Thoroughfare Gap bridge over Broad Run.
Ordered that the treasurer pay to J. T. Syncox, the sum of two dollars for services as Comms. in Cabin Branch and Long Bridges.
Ordered that the treasurer pay to E. E. Conner the sum of three dollars for services as comms.Primms appl. to open road.
Ordered that the treasurer pay W. W. Kincheloe the sum of $13.50 for coal furnished Court House.
F. P. Weeks Const. presented to the Court, an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $3.88 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to audition of Public Accounts for payment.
W. T. Allen J.P. presented to the court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $6.00 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to Auditor of Public Accounts for payment.
J. F. Dowling presented to the Court a plat, and survey of a tract of land sold for delinquent taxes, which is ordered to be recorded.
Commonwealth vs John Davis - The defendant John Davis having been duly warned & not appearing on motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth it is considered by the court that the Commonwealth of Virginia may have examination against the goods chattled lands & tomorrow of the said defendant for the sum of $200 in the __ aforesaid specified.
Commonwealth vs Kincheloe
On the motion of Jas J. Davis the prosecution in this case, the same is continued until the next term, & on motion of said Davis the surveyor of this county is ordered to convey the division line between W. W. Kincheloe and said Davis & report to this county at the next term.
On the matter of Blandsford Bridge road,
It being suggested that the route laid down on the diagram this day filed, would make a shorter and better road, and less intrusive, it is ordered that the report made by the Comms. dated the day of (blank) be recommitted to the Comms. with instructions to report upon the said new route, as shown on the said diagram.
On the motion of F. J. Conner, and it appearing to the court, that all of the parties in entrust, have had legal notice of this application. It is ordered that W. W. Thornton __ and he is hereby substituted trustee in the room and stead of W. E. Lipscomb, (who declines to act.) in a deed of trust executed by C. E. Brawner & wife and dated the 7th day of April 1882, and of record in Liber 34 page 141 of the records of Prince William County with all the rights, duties and privileges, & responsibilities was was vested in said Lipscomb by said deed of trust.
The Judge of this Court, being so situated as to render it improper in his judgment to preside at the trial of this notice. A. W. Sinclair an attry. practicing in this court, was selected by the parties interested, and with the consent of the said Judge, presided at the trial of said motion.
Ordered that the Court be adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
signed by - Wm. E. Lipscomb
At County Court, continued, and held for Prince William County
on Tuesday the 7th day of January, A.D. 1890
Present Hon. William E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.
The minutes of yesterday were read and signed.
The appraisement list of the personal property of C. Whiting, deed was presented to the court and was ordered to be recorded.
The Estate Account of M. Keys, decd was presented to the Court and ordered to lie for exceptions.
John S. Tyler jailor, presented to the Court, an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $18.25 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to auditor of public accounts for payment.
John S. Tyler jailor, presented to the Court, an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $12.50 which having been sworn to was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to auditor of public accounts for payment. (long wavy line) And it being proven to the satisfaction of the Court that immediately after the commitment of said lunatic and every thirty days thereafter application was made to each of the Asylums of this State for admission, & was refused for want of room.
E. E. Meredith atty. for Commonwealth presented to the Court an account against the Commonwealth of Virginia amounting to $25.00 which having been sworn to, was examined, allowed, and ordered to be certified to Auditor of public accounts for payment.
F. C. Rorabaugh, presented to the Court, an account against the County, amounting to 1.00 Comms. on road at Broad Run Bridge, which is ordered to be paid by County Treasurer.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay to J. B. Reid the sum of $5.00 for ice, furnished during the year 1889.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay to Geo. Ritenour, one dollar for services as Comms. in Primms. appl. to open road.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay A. P. Davis the sum of $8.00 for repairing stove & etc. in Court House.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay W. A. Clark the sum of $1.00 for Comms. in Mitchells appl. to open road.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay to E. Wilson the sum of $72.40 for account against the County.
Ordered that W. W. Kincheloe be appointed to make sale of the old lumber and iron at Kettle Run and Blandsford Bridges, and report to the Court.
Horton vs Parkins
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and by consent of all parties, it is considered by the court, that the Plaintiff recover against the Deft. the premises in the writ and proceedings mentioned, and her costs by her, in this behalf expended, and a writ of possession is awarded to cause the said plaintiff to have possession of said premises.
Bleight vs Carter
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and by consent of all parties, it is considered by the court, that the Plaintiff recover against the Deft. the premises in the writ and proceedings mentioned, and their costs, by there in this behalf expended. The execution of this order is suspended for 30 days.
On motion of Charles Rhine the estate of Ann Kankey dec’d is committed to the hands of Geo. H. Tansill, sheriff of this County.
Commonwealth vs Charles Smith - Felony.
The prisoner was again led to the bar of this Court, in custody of the jailor of this County, and it being asked of him, if any thing he had or knew to say why judgment should not now be pronounced upon him according to law, and nothing being offered or alleged in delay of judgment, it is considered by the Court, that the said Charles Smith be imprisoned, in the public jail, & penitentiary of the Commonwealth for the term of 2 years, the period by the jurors ascertained and the sheriff of this county is ordered as soon as possible after the adjournment of this court to remove, and convey the said Chas. Smith from the jail of this court to the public jail, and penitentiary house of this Commonwealth their to be kepted by law, for the term aforesaid, and the prisoner is remanded to jail.
And the Court being of opinion that it is necessary for the sheriff to have one guard, in conveying the said prisoner to the penitentiary, it is ordered that the sheriff summon one person for that purpose.
On motion of W. Lipscomb it is ordered that the estate of John Lipscomb decd, be committed to the hands of G. W. Tansill sheriff of this county, to be administered by him according to law.
At a County Court held for Prince William County
on Monday the 3rd day of February 1890.
Present Hon. William E. Lipscomb, Judge of said Court.
A list of deeds and other writings, admitted to record during the last January term, 1890, and in the Clerks Office of Prince William County since that time was laid before the Court, read to it, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes as follows. to wit.
William E. Lipscomb to Matthew Spittle & etc., Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.
William E. Lipscomb Comms. to School Dist. No. 6, Deed conveying real estate with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.
Jacob Payne to Willis Crouch, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.
E. B. Reid to Jno. N. Reid, Deed of Release, conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was presented to the Court, and ordered to be recorded.
Chas. H. Arrington & wife to Meredith Thornton, benifit of? A. Makeley, Deed of Trust conveying real estate, was received January 7, 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.
R. C. Weir trustee & etc. to John D. McPherson, Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed was received January 9, 1890, and admitted to record.
William E. Gough & wife to George W. Robinson, , Deed conveying real estate, with certificate annexed, was received the 11th January 1890, and was admitted to record.
George W. Robinson to E. Nelson, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, was received January 11th, 1890, and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record.
E. E. Meredith to Malvina Britt, Deed conveying real estate, was received and acknowledged by Grantor, and admitted to record. January 10th 1890.
Nettie P. Leary & etc. to E. E. Meredith, Deed of Trust, conveying real estate, was received January 14th, 1890, with certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.