April 1, 1826

All persons with claims against the estate of Edward Beaver, deceased, of Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to William Sylvester, Adm.

All persons with claims against the estate of James Bruce, deceased, of Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to Anna B. Bruce, Extrix.

$50 Reward for return of William Hudson, Negro man, age about 35 years from near Maysville, Mason Co. KY. On 10 Oct, he was in the neighborhood of Brown Co. Ohio, heading north. Walter Leake.

April 6, 1826

Married 30th ult. by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Jacob Shafer to Mrs. Sarah Lessley, all of this place.

May 11, 1826

Taken up by Anthony Franklin in Brushcreek Twp. a Grey Horse, appraised by Samuel Knisely and Jacob Knisley.

Sheriff of Highland Co. will sell Lot No. 100 in Greenfield, property of Alexander Elliott at the suit of James P. Ramsey.

All property, goods and chattels of Michael Buskirk, absent debtor, will be sold.

Sheriff’s Sale of 173½ acres part of David Scott’s land No. 5086, bounded by heirs of James Daniel’s land, Thomas Robert’s land, Abel Roberts and Jas. Forsythe’s, to be sold as property of Joseph Kerr.

May 25

Purchasers of sale of Ruth Carson held May last are informed that notes became due the 27th ult and are now in the hands of Moses Carothers.

May 27

Aaron Johnson, Sheriff of Fayette Co. will sell 100 acres at the suit of John Boyd, Pierce Evans against Thomas Pendergrass, one lot in Washington, taken as property of Peter Gay.

All persons with claims against the estate of Jonathan Pickering, deceased, of Fairfield Twp., Highland Co., are to present them to Jonathan Pickering, Exr.

John Jones, Sheriff will sell real estate to satisfy mortgage judgment in favor of Reuben Shepherd and Claybourn Lee on assignment of Oliver Harris as property of Moses Hutchinson; land bounded by Shedrach Stafford, John Cook, John Matthews, being part of survey of 1000 acres for James Baytop, No. 2326.

G.R. Fitzgerald, Adm. of estate of Dr. Cyrus Trimble, deceased, will sell real estate of 410 1/4 acres, part of 2000 acres entered by Thomas Streshley No. 2508 and patented to James Trimble, deceased.

Common Pleas: Augustus Brown and Elizabeth Clifton, Adm. of Charles N. Clifton, deceased, vs. Mary Fortenburgh, (non-resident), Betsey Clifton, Matthew A. Clifton, Sarah Clifton, Hester Clifton, Phinetta Clifton, heirs of Charles N. Clifton, deceased. Petition to sell real estate.

Sheriff’s Sale on May 17 of 175 acres, being part of survey from Buckley to Nathaniel Massie on 28 October 1811 No. 2769 and patented to Daniel Buckely 12 May 1800; levied upon as property of Elizabeth Massie, Nathaniel Massie, Richard Kidder Massie, Nancy Massie and Henry Massie heirs of Nathaniel Massie, deceased.

June 1, 1826

Six 1/4 cents reward for runaway indented boy, John Beasley, age 15 years offered by Edward Byram of Madison Twp.

June 8, 1826

Married Thursday last by Adam Shafer, Esq., Mr. William Stroup to Miss Elizabeth d/o James Thompson, deceased, all of this county.

Taken up by Darthick D. Hewitt in Paint Twp. a light bay mare, appraised by John Cowgill and Isaac Stewart.

June 15, 1826

Married Thurs. last at the house of Joseph Woodrow in this place by George Shinn, Esq., Mr. Henry Wells, late of Virginia to Miss Abigail Flood, formerly of Kentucky..

Receipts and Expenditures of Highland Co. from 8 June 1825 to 9 June 1826.

To John Main for extra work on the jail

To John Smith for Stationary for clerk’s office

To Joseph Woodrow for making plat of Hillsborough

To John S. Jones for repairing hearths in courthouse.

To John Smith for glass tumbler, pitcher for commissioner’s office and linen for back of large map

To Moses Carothers for stationary and notice concerning road tax

To Moses H. Kirby, Esq. for services as prosecuting attorney

To John Smith, Treasurer

To Rich’d H. Boyer for blanks for auditor and assessor

To John Ellis for boarding prisoners

To Samuel Bell, Esq., his annual salary ($60.00)

To John W. Sparger for enclosing public ground

To Thos. M. Sanders for services as assessor, 1825

To. Dr. A. Farquhar for medical attendance on prisoners in jail

To A. Doggett for work at judges writing table

To Wm. A. Johnson, deputy assessor, 1825

To Wm. Keys, county auditor

To Joseph Woodrow for lock for commissioners office and red ink powder

To J.H. Mitchell for repairing judge’s table

To Thos Carothers for shade trees for public square

To Jacob Strickell for machine for impressing county seal

To John Jones, Sheriff

To Thos. M. Sanders, Esq. for listing taxable property of 1826

To Moses H. Gregg for running lines of Paint Twp.

Six cents reward for apprentice to cabinet and joiner business, John Hicks, age 19 years, ran away from James M’Connell in Greenfield, Highland Co. on 4th inst.

Taken up by Owen Rees in Green Twp, Fayette Co. Twp. a chestnut mare, appraised by George Knedler and John How.

July 6, 1826

Married Thursday last by Rev. A.B. Gilleland, Mr. Henry Turner, merchant, of Bainbridge, Ross Co. to Miss Maria Boyd, daughter of Dr. John Boyd of this county.

Caution: All persons warned against trading or taking an assignment on note of hand given by subscriber, Isaac Parker to John Iler in Oct last.

Taken up by Nancy Branchen in Brushcreek Twp. a grey horse, appraised by Joel Butler and Jonathan Bereman.

Taken up by John Bundy in Jackson Twp., a bay mare, appraised by John Wademore and William Moore.

July 13

Taken up by Frederick Curp in Jackson Twp., a bay mare, appraised by Jacob Knisley and Samuel Knisley.

Married Tues. last by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Jacob Tomlinson to Miss Sally, d/o John West, all of this county.

July 20

John Donoho lost an umbrella June 20 in Hillsborough.

August 3

Married by Rev. A.B. Gilleland, Mr. James R. Patton of Indiana to Miss Betsey Patton daughter of Joseph Patton, of this county.

All persons with claims against the estate of John Richards, deceased, of Highland Co. Co., are hereby notified to present them to William Richards and Reuben Richards, Executors.

Sheriff’s Sale on 16 Sept. of Lot No. 6 and Lot No. 23 in Sinking Spring, property of Seavern D. Conner at the suit of John S. Dougan.

Sheriff’s Sale of two saddles and silver watch, property of Morris R. Chew at suit of Robert Stuart.

James Morrow lost pocketbook 31 July at Hillsborough containing note in favor of John Sinthin against John Frayzur; favor of James Morrow against John Garrett.

Sheriff’s Sale: 300 acres east fork of Brushcreek levied upon as property of heirs of John Beasly, deceased, at the suit of Thomas Massie and David Massie.

Taken up by Elihu Long in New Market, a bay mare, appraised by D.H. Murphey and Hiram M’Quiety.

August 10, 1826

All persons with claims against the estate of John Summers, deceased, of New Market Twp. Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to Lucy Summers and James Morrow, Adms.

All persons with claims against the estate of Asa Hunt, deceased, of Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to Libini Hunt, Extrx., by August 17 next.

Attachment of goods and chattels of Stephen Stoops and Samuel McManany, two absconded debtors.

Daniel Nichols, age about 15 years, ran away from Caleb Sumner, Jr. Reward.

Richard Cherry vs. Sarah Ellen Cherry (non-resident) and Mary Cherry (non-resident), heirs and legal representatives of William Cherry, deceased, for sum of $100.00.

John Fenner, guardian of minor heirs of Jeremiah Lane, deceased, presented account for settlement.

All persons with claims against the estate of James Barrett, deceased, of New Market Twp, Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to Thomas Barrett, Sen. and Martha Barrett, Adms.

Aaron Johnson, Sheriff of Fayette Co. will sell 150 acres levied on property of Charles Beaty at suit of Samuel Swearingen, bounded by Elijah Beaty’s land being part of John Core’s survey No. 6097.

Eleazer Huff vs. Joseph Lynn (non-resident). Debt for $200. Highland Co., July Term.

John Florence vs. Thomas S. Foot, Richard Elzy Tutt, Matilda C. Tutt, George W. Bosler and Elizabeth, his wife (non-resident) regarding property in Highland Co.

Peter Shoemaker vs. Anthony Franklin and Daniel Call. (non-resident), Exr. and devisee in trust of John Means, deceased. July Term.

August 24, 1826

Married 10th inst. by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Levi Miller to Miss Lahami Summers, daughter of Mr. Lewis Summers.

Married 10th inst. Mr. Rolly Richards to Miss Ruth Beaty daughter of Mrs. Beaty.

Married 10th inst. Mr. Abner St. Clark to Miss Elizabeth Fenner.

Married 16th inst. Mr. Joseph Skean to Miss Rachel Leaverton daughter of Mr. John Foster Leaverton, all of this county.

Daniel Nichols, about 15 years old, runaway apprentice, absconded from the subscriber 18 June last. Caleb Sumner, Jnr.

John Fenner, guardian of the minor heirs of Jeremiah Lane, deceased, presented his account for settlement.

Attachment on goods and chattels of Purnial Truett, absentee debtor.

$200 Reward for Rowsley Peyton, 22 year old Negro, 6’ tall and very black. He and his brother broke open a house, stole two horses and $100 worth of goods. Rowsley was raised by Mr. Kendall of Stafford Co. Virginia - can write and will no doubt forge a pass. Edward Stone, Bourbon Co. Kentucky - August 24, 1826.

On 16 Sept. William and Reuben Richards will sell goods and chattels of John Richards, deceased, of Liberty Twp.

On 24 August Frederick Kesler was appointed administrator of Jacob Fishbeck, deceased.

Sheriff’s Sale in Fayette Co. on 23 Sept. to sell property of Charles Beaty at suit of Samuel Swearingin.

Highland Co. Court of Common Pleas:

Eleazer Huff vs. Joseph Lynn (non-resident) Attachment for debt.

John Florence, complainant vs. Thomas S. Foot and others. Richard Elzy Tutt, Matilda C. Tutt, George W. Bosler and wife are non-residents.

Peter Shoemaker vs. Anthony Franklin and Daniel Call, (non-resident) Exr. and devisee in trust of John Means, deceased.

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Sinking Spring Ohio, which if not taken out in three months, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.

August 31

Married Thursday last by Rev. A.B. Gilleland, Mr. Hugh Evans to Miss Elizabeth Bernard, daughter of Capt. Richard Bernard, all of this county.

Elizabeth Davidson, Admix. of estate of Joseph Davidson requests exhibit of claims made against the estate.

Elijah Capps has taken up two sorrel horses in Fairfield Twp. Appraised by Goudin Walker and Thomas Hobbs.

Aaron Insley has taken up a sorrel horse in Fairfield Twp. Appraised by Obediah A. Borum and William Hiatt, Elihu Hiatt, J.P.

Joseph Patton will sell first rate wagon.

Taken up by Anna Bassett of Byrd Twp., Brown Co., a sorrel mare. Appraised by Caleb Shreve and R.T. Fowler. Thomas Mifford, J.P.

September 7

Married Thursday evening last by John Ferguson, Esq., Mr. John Cokenhour, late of Virginia to Miss Esther d/o Moses Burris, Sen. of Highland County.

Married 28th ult. by Elihu Hiatt, Esq., Mr. Edward Bruce to Miss Harriet Martin, both of Leesburg.

Married 30th ult. in Society of Friends at Fairfield Meeting, Mr. Samuel Pike, merchant of Leesburg and Miss Elizabeth L. Pope, daughter of Wm. Pope, all of this county.

John Jones, Adm. of estate of John Warson, deceased, will sell 14 October real estate at public sale; 300 acres bounded by John Watts Survey #647, the farm where said Watson Douglas now resides and the farm usually called Jacob Mitchell’s; also all the land conveyed to Douglas by Allen Trimble and William Creighton on 17 June 1818 not in dispute between heirs of George Douglas and not sold by said Watson Douglas to Wm. Douglas, being part of Burgess Ball’s survey #648 and to include farm and implements of Watson Douglas with the reservation of 157 acres conveyed by said Watson Douglas to Thomas Wallace and relinquished by John Smith who held mortgage; to satisfy judgment in favor of Allen Trimble and two in favor of James A. and John A. Trimble.

Sheriff’s Sale 9 October on In-lot #100 in Greenfield, property of Alexander Elliot, at suit of James P. Ramsey.

Russel Adkins, of Perry Twp. has taken up bay mare. Appraised by Edward Boyle and Peter Lane. Ebenezer Davis, J.P.

September 14, 1826

Married Thursday evening last by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. John Fidler to Miss Sally Manker, daughter of Jacob Manker of this vicinity.

List of Letters Left at the Hillsboro, Post Office 30 Sept. 1826.

List of Letters Left at Leesburg, Ohio 30 Sept. 1826

October 12, 1826

Horse escaped from stable of Ambrose Emry.

Thomas Ratcliff found a pocketbook 11th inst. in between Hills and Paris in Clinton Co.

John Shockley found a horse whip 3 miles from Hillsboro.

October 26, 1826

Married Thur. last by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Edward Chaney to Miss Sarah Fenner, d/o Mrs. Fenner, all of this town.

Wm. H. Allen has returned to Hillsboro where he will continue business.

Samuel Smithson of Fairfield Twp. found Morocco Pocketbook 18th inst.

Sept. Term: Samuel Buck vs. James Buck, Jane Buck, Robert Buck (non-resident), John Buck, (non-resident), Wm M. Buck, Charles Buck (non-resident), Wasson Buck and David Buck.

Mary Hueston, Extrix. and John Smith, Exr. of Robert Hueston, deceased, will sell dwelling and property on Sugartree Ridge in Concord Twp. 10 November

November 2, 1826

Married Thursday last by Elihu Hiatt, Esq., Mr. William Chalfont, jun. to Miss Sally Arthur, d/o Pleasant Arthur, all of this county.

November 16, 1826

$5.00 Reward for stolen mare. Abel Wood.

 November 23, 1826

Married Thursday last, by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Andrew Bradney of Adams Co. to Miss Susan Stockwell, daughter of Isaac Stockwell of Highland Co.

 December 21, 1826

Married Sat. last by Rev. Jacob Lamon, the Rev. Mr. Hezekiah Johnson to Miss Eliza S. Harris daughter of Mr. Oliver Harris, of this county.

 David Grim of Highland Co. will never pay claims or demands upon any contract by Casper Devault pretended to be in partnership with me.

 Asa Widemeyer found small amount of money on road from Hillsboro to Miller’s Mill.

 Chas. W. Conway will sell house and property 2 January next at Lexington, Highland Co.

 Sheriff’s Sale on 20 Jan. of property of Joseph Spencer and Peter Spencer as a result of suit of John Clark.

 Thomas Kephart will sell 286 acres; being part of survey entered in the name of Cornelius Skinner, No. 1553.

 December 26, 1826

Sheriff’s Sale 20th Jan for 136 1/4 acres bounded by Wm. McCulley’s tract, Robert Creed’s former tract, Jeremiah Smith’s tract, property of Henry Miller by suit of Joseph Watkins and David Henderson, Adm. of James Henderson, deceased.

                   Alexander Buntain, Coroner, Highland Co.

February 15, 1827

Private Resolutions of Legislature

For relief of Ebenezer Goodrich.

Divorce: Martha B. Wilson from husband, Stephen R. Wilson.

Relief of Harlchigh Sage.

Repealed act for relief of Ansalem Harris.

Divorce: Mary Teabolt, otherwise called Mary Gassaway, from her husband, Godfrey Teabolt.

For the relief of Horatio Maxy, Joseph Woodring, Henry Magner, James Johnson, John Beckett, John Matthews, George Jackson, Benjamin Sells and Samuel Thompson.

Married 7th inst. by Rev. William Baldridge, Mr. John Hutsonpiller of Highland Co. to Martha Montgomery of Adams Co.

Wm. Hulit will hold a private sale at his residence in Paint Twp. on 2 April.

Sheriff’s Sale in Adams Co. 12 March of 300 acres, property of heirs of John Beasly, deceased, at the suit of Thomas and David Massie.

Sheriff’s Sale in Adams Co. 15 February of bay mare, property of Abraham Fitz Miers at the suit of William Armstrong and Abraham Hollingsworth, Adms. estate of Joseph Coonrod.

Hananah Bareman, late of New Market Twp, deceased. All those indebted to the estate are requested to pay within one year; all those with legitimate claims should present them. William Joslin & John Bereman, Adms. 25 Jan. 1827.

Jesse Barrett will sell 262 acres on Hardin’s Creek.

Sheriff’s Sale on 3 March of Lot No. 100 in Greenfield, Highland Co., property of Alexander Elliot at the suit of James P. Ramsey.

Sheriff’s Sale on 31 March of Lot No. 6 and Lot No. 25, property in Sinking Creek of Soverign D. Conner at the suit of James S. Dugan.

Rumor circulating in Clinton & Highland Cos. that Samuel Rogers was indicted for horse stealing some 2-3 years since in Cincinnati, Court of Common Pleas, is false. A certificate has been produced by the Clerk of Court in Hamilton Co. showing no case where Samuel Rogers was defendant. John Bowman signed with a mark that he did not say Samuel Rogers stole a horse and he could prove it. Attested by Robert M’Coy and John Fenner.

Court of Common Pleas: John Bareman, Joel Bareman, Thomas Bareman, Zerviah Reeves, late Zerviah Bareman, Oliver Harris vs. John Sperry & Sally, his wife, late Sally Johnson, Joel Johnson, Abraham Medsker, guardian of Joel S. Bareman, legal representative of Sarah Bowen, deceased, and legal representative of Mary Welch, deceased, heirs and legal representatives of Jonathan Bareman, deceased. Petition for partition of real estate in New Market, Highland Co. Assignment of right of dower of widow who has since died. Petition granted that, except for Oliver Harris, each to have 1/7; Harris to have 1/3 of 1/7 set off for him.

February 22, 1827

Married 13th inst. at Daniel Tripplett’s in Franklin Co. by John Davis, Esq., Col. Nelson Franklin to Miss Martha Triplett (daughter of Capt. Jno Tripplett of this place), both formerly of this place.

Dissolution of partnership by mutual consent: Samuel Pike & Joel Wright.

March 1

Taken up by Thomas Dick, Jackson Twp, a chestnut mare; appraised by David Hilton and Edward Burnet. Zadock Bundy, J.P.

March 15

Married 6th inst. by Rev. Jonh[sic] Dewitt, Mr. Jesse Turner to Miss Christena Countryman.

Married "on Thursday last" by Rev. D. M’Conaughy, Mr. Samuel E. Hibber, Merchant, Hillsboro, Highland Co., to Miss Margaret Galloway, daughter of Mr. John Galloway of this borough. From Gettysburg Compiler, March 7.

Married 1st inst by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Miles Hart to Miss Ann Chaney, d/o Benjamin Chaney, deceased, both of this county.

Married 7th inst by Rev. Mr. Dickey, Mr. Benjamin Mackerly, of this county, to Miss Margaret M. Wells of Ross Co.

Writ of Attachment to the goods and chattels of Jacob Easter, Jr, an absconded debtor.

March 29, 1827

Ann B. Bruce, Exr. will sell, on 18 May, house and lot in the town of Monroe, property of James Bruce, deceased, now occupied by Capt. O. Dowden.

Persons cautioned against taking assignment or trading for note given to Jeremiah Fenner. Determined not to pay, the same being fraudulently obtained. Jacob Graybill.

John Timberlake, late of Highland Co., deceased. All those indebted to the estate are requested to pay within one year; all those with legitimate claims should present them. Richard Timberlake and William A. Johnson, Exrs. March 29, 1827.

Vincent Runyon, late of White Oak Twp, deceased. All those indebted to the estate are requested to pay within one year; all those with legitimate claims should present them. Peter Runyon and Amos Pettyjohn, Adms. March 29

James McConnell, late of Madison Twp, deceased. All those indebted to the estate are requested to pay within one year; all those with legitimate claims should present them. James McConnell and John R. Strain, Adms.

Public cautioned against trading Allan Farquhar of Highland Co. for note which has been justly paid; he refusing to give up the note. Catharine Wilson.

April 5

Dr. A. Farquhar expects to leave Hillsboro in a few weeks. He requests settlement of all debts.

Married 22nd ult. by Rev. Lewis Duckwall, Mr. Andrew Insely to Miss Isabela Johnson.

Married Thursday last by Rev. Lewis Duckwall, Mr. John Zink to Miss Jane Graham.

List of Letters remaining at the Post Office at Hillsboro on 1 March 1827. If not taken out within three months, will be sent to the General P.O. as dead letters.

List of Letters remaining at Post Office at Leesburg on 31 March 1827:

List of Letters remaining at Post Office at New Market 1 April 1827.

Bennett, Silas

Davidson, John (Salem)

Doty, Wm.

Davidson, John

Donoho, John

Elkins, Ephraim

Ferguson, Eli

Igo, William

Shafer, Andrew

Sterns, Ebezezor

Spigard, Geo

Tea, Benjamin

Walker, Mary

Wiley, Robt.

Wood, Charles Andrew

October 13, 1827

Alexander Edie, late of Whiteoak twp, deceased. All those with claims against the estate must make them within one year. Joseph Edie, Adm. 13 October 1827.

Dr. Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia, will sell his share of real estate of Otway Byrd, deceased, consisting of 150 acres on Rocky Fork of Paint Creek and 350 acres 11 miles from town.

A List of Letters left in the P.O. at Hillsborough 1 October 1827

Arledge, William

Brownfield, Christian

Beals,Thomas

Bradfield, John

Brouse, Adam

B--, Charles or

Daniel Deifenbash

Burris, Daniel

Barrow, Thomas

Chalfield, John

Clark, Daniel

Cowgill, Isaac

Corry, John

Cochran, John

Capps, Elijah

Crabb, Stephen

Chaney, James

Christian, Jas T.

Caplinger, John

Craig, Joseph

Calvert, Robert

Chaney, Joseph

Crum, Christian

Dryden, Joseph

Duckwall, Lewis

Deardoff, Rebecca

Doggett, Col. A

Davidson, Widow

Easter, Peter

Ewick, Jesse

Frailey, Daniel

Garritson, Isaac

Gardner, Eliza

Graham, Robert

Gailbraith, Benj’n

Gossett, Amoriah

George, Silas

Grantham, Col. Amos

Haghay, Elizabeth

Huffman, Ambrose

Huffman, Humphry

Huff, Amon

Hamilton, Elias

Hart, Absalom

Hoskins, Moses

Johnson, James

Johnson, Charles

Johnson, Nelson

Jones, John, Esq.

Jennings, Mary or

Jones, Mary

Jolly, David

Leslie, Sarah

Lucas, Samuel

Lowden, Wm.

Manlove, George

Mercer, Simon

Murdock, James

Marquis, Isaac

Massie, Simon

Morrow, Wm. or

Wm. Ferguson

Matthews, George

Mattox, John

Milligan, James

M’aster, David

Merchant, Jesse

M’Calpin, Mrs. Grizy

Nelson, Thomas

Pitzer, Jacob

Pope, Nathan

Pierce, Benj’n

Rockhold, John

Streighthoof, Francis

Savill, Joseph

Seal, Elizabeth

Shockley, John

Sanderson, John

Sanders, Thomas

Strain, Phebe

Smith, James or Wm.

Stafford, Charles

Stokesbury, David

Teboe, Coonrod

Thomas, Thomas S.

Thompson, Catharine

Thompson, Balsam

Todhunter, John

Thurman, David or James

Thurman, Joel

Tomlinson, Moses

Urmston, Ann

Underwood, James

Wilkerson, Richard

Wilkerson, Mary

Walton, Solomon

Wilson, James

Wright, Sam’l

Wade, Zephaniah

Winegar, Andrew

Young, John

                      Jno A. Trimble, P.M.

Letters remaining at the Post Office, Leesburg, Highland Co.. Ohio, on 1 October 1827.

Adams, Peter

Antrim, Zachariah

Brown, Augustus

Boots, John

Brady, Willis

Burgess, J.C.

Bennegar, George

Crispin, John

Draper, Thomas or

William Aden or

Robert Antrim

Davis, David

Darnell, James

Goodrick, William

Harenden, Avaline

Hinshaw, Elias

Jobe, Charity

Johnson, Hezekiah

Mason, William

Merchant, William

Millum, James

M’Kee, Rebecca

Nunn, Worten

Posegate,Charles

Rees, Evan

Sanders, Thomas

Smith, Thos. S.

Stinson, John or David

          Samuel Sanders, P.M.

David Creamer, living in Hillsboro, offers reward for strayed two year old colt raised in Fayette Co.

Taken up by Joseph Swim, Salem Twp, 1 year old mare; appraised by Elison G. Keys and Andrew Murphey. John Colvin, J.P.

Taken up by Charles Hambleton, a roan mare branded J.S.; appraised by Alex Buntain and Wm. C. Scott. Joseph Dryden, J.P.

Mease Smith, one of the heirs and legal representative of Thomas Parker, deceased, will sell residue of land belonging to estate in New Market.

October 27, 1827

Married Thur. last by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Tara Templin, Jun. to Miss Rachel Johnson, both of this county.

Samuel Litler, late of Highland Co., deceased. All those with claims against the estate must make them within one year. Sarah Litler, Admix.

June 14, 1828

Bodies of Dr. Cooper, his wife and daughter were found near Manchester, Adams Co. Ohio on 6 May. They left Wheeling last February in a skiff. Two horrid stab wounds were found in the body of Dr. Cooper. Inquest brought verdict of "willful murder."

Died 24 February last, after short illness at Lima, Mr. James Cooley, State of Ohio, charge d’Affairs of United States in Peru.

Samuel Bell and Richard Collins, defendants, vs. Benjamin Tutt, James Hirons, Ezek’l Hirons, Hugh Wardlow, Robert Davidson, Marlin Gats and John Florence, defendants. Petition for partition of two tracts of land; Entry No. 1016 and Entry No. 3316 supposed to be altogether about 1516 acres.

Richard Cherry, Adm. of estate of William Cherry, deceased, will sell real estate 12 July next.

Taken up in Salem Twp, by Elijah Faris, a stray black mare; appraised by James S. Busick and Joseph Swaim. John Colvin, J.P.

Taken up in Fairfield Twp, by Elijah C. Wilkmon, an iron gray mare; appraised by David and Daniel Hixson. David Terrell, J.P.

Dr. George J. Hardy, of Baltimore, late of Boonsborough, Washington Co. Maryland, has located in Petersburg to practice medicine, surgery and midwifery.

Jesse Willis, late of Paint Twp, deceased. All those with claims against the estate must make them within one year. Demsey Overman, Adm. April 9, 1828.

Thomas Moon, late of Green Twp, Fayette Co., deceased. All those with claims against the estate must make them within one year. David Moon, Exr.

Chancery Court: John Smith & William Wright, complainants vs. Solomon Beeding & Jane, his wife & George Hodson, defendants. Dispute over 100 acres situated in Highland Co. on east fork of Little Miami, the right that was in said Jane Beeding.

Common Pleas: Hastings Marks, complainant vs. William and Polly Moore. John Marks, by his last will and testament executed, proved and appealed in Wilkes Co. GA. devised to complainant 1000 acres of land received by him, said Marks for services in the Revolutionary War and 4000 acres located between Scioto and Little Miami River; survey No. 1520 & 1521. Defendant William Moore fraudulently obtained patent in name of Polly Moore as heir at law of said John Marks and has refused to convey same to complainant.

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Hillsborough, Ohio on 1 October 1833 which if not taken out in three months will be forwarded to the General P.O. as dead letters.

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